----- Original Message ----- From: "Maarten van der Zwaart" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2004 8:35 AM Subject: Re: [hlcoders] Time on server resets at map change
> On Thu, 26 Aug 2004 07:35:50 -0700, Ooks Server <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > > This is something that is relatively new. At each map change, my players > > disconnect and reconnect, and their time on the server resets. It didn't > > used to do this, I used to be able to do a STATUS and see each players > > total > > time on server. Now it only shows time since the last map change. Any > > ideas > > what causes this? > > I've seen this happen when using the HTTP download feature, the client > thinks it needs a file and disconnects from the server, tries to > download it, and reconnects again. > > You can check the webserver logs to see which file it is, I've seen this > happen mostly with map overview images. > > Maarten How did this end up on the hlcoders list? I could swear I posted this to the hlds list. Mucho Apologies for sending to the wrong list. You know, I believe you are absolutely right. When they go to download, they disconnect from the server, thus resetting the time on the server. However, it seems now that everyone disconnects at each map change, even when there is nothing to download. I'm wondering if there is something in my RES files that makes the clients think they are missing a file? So, they go to download, can't find the file to download. Next map change, they disconnect, try to download a file that still isn't there, etc. Repeat at each map change. > A: Because it fouls the order in which people normally read text. > Q: Why is top-posting such a bad thing? A: People that complain about html and top posting? <gd&r> > A: Top-posting. > Q: What is the most annoying thing on usenet and in e-mail? It's a pissing contest that no one will ever win. There are those that top post because to them it is the natural order. There are those that bottom post because to them it is the natural order. Bottom posters can't figure out what is wrong with the top posters, while top posters are amused at the bottom posters fanaticism. Neither convinces the other, neither changes. Personally, I like to see the most recent posts at the top of the file so I can see the latest post now, immediately, no scrolling necessary. If the thread is already bottom posted, I can just as easily go with the flow. Now, you will say that if people would delete irrelevant posting, etc., I would not have to scroll down because it all fits on the screen. I guess in a perfect world that would be so. Almost never happens on this planet. Notice that I'm not trying to convert anyone to top posting? I don't give a rats ass one way or another. It's like religion and politics. Democrats are sure that they Republicans are evil, and Republicans just can't figure how any could be so stupid as to be a Democrat. And how many of you sick puppies have actually read this far through my blathering? :-) _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlcoders
