- Subeta

Hi everyone,

Thanks so much for bearing with us as we work to perfect this latest upgrade to the site. I know that initially it seemed like it was causing more problems than it fixed, but I promise you in the end it'll all be worth it.

To reduce the number of problems happening while we transition to this new system, we'll be scaling back on the queries that we send to the slave server, and Keith and I will be selectively picking queries that can run on the slave, rather than splitting all of them. This will solve problems that occur randomly due to timing issues, like the wizard giving out quests with insane time limits (unfortunately, that is a bug, and not just the wizard going senile).

That said, there will be some downtime (probably 15 minutes worth) tonight at midnight, Subeta time, to synchronize database servers.

-Alex

Posted by alx

01/27/09 4:25 pm Leave Comment

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Thank you for the warning, it was a real saver for me.
But, I've come across a few problem.
At about 5:40 subeta gave me a list of at least 6 different problems. It then closed itself down and I wasn't able to get on until about now. So I've come to the conclusion that trying to search shops is a bad thing for me at the moment.

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Sayonara_Baby @

Thanks for letting people know in advance about the forthcoming downtime. Much appreciated.

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Sahi @

Thank you so much for the heads up, it is always nice to know when the site is going down.

And thank you for all the hard work you are putting in, and sorry for all the bitching that has been happening

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I was wondering about that whole 39-years-to-complete-quest business. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_raspberry.gif" border="0" />

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foggster @

we love you guys! <3

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Lisa @

Thanks for the update and best of luck! Thank you for all the hard work you guys do for us! *hugsquish*

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tjsundra @

15 min = infinity
infinity = more down time

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happydorkgirl @

Thanks for the update!

...and I must say that the site has been running much more smoothly as of late. Well done!

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You're doing an awesome job and very quickly too, I might add. I know how time consuming script and bug fixes are. Thank you for your attention and I have barely noticed a lag except at peak times. Great job!! Keep up the good work.

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fab @

Man, I was really hoping they'd lock up the Wizard in a mental institute. Oh well, life's not perfect.
But I'm glad. There really has been a lot of improvements since I've joined the site, and I'm glad you guys are going to the trouble to improve more. Thanks Alex and Keith, you guys rock! 8D

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level27freak @

will quests be affected with the downtime at 12 subeta time? <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_sad.gif" border="0" />

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I've been hearing this since I joined the site... I'll believe it when I see it

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Reykur @

yay for our staff members^^
it's good to be told what is going on, so big thanks for your hard work!

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hopso_2 @

But I liked the loco Alzhiemers Wizard. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_sad.gif" border="0" /> Oh well. Thanks for the update.

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lewysgal @

Alex, You're a prince! I really appreciate the way you keep us informed! Thanks!

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Rabbit_Insanity @

can you please do it a bit AFTER midnight so the chron can reset <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_sad.gif" border="0" /> I don't want to wake up in the morning and find quests have not reset.

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Sundance @

I love the wacky Wiz times! It's all.. oh, phew, I have just under 40 years to do this. No need to rush.

Keep up ze good work! <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" />

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Jessari @

"Unfortunately, that is a bug, and not just the wizard going senile."

*falls out of her chair laughing*

Thanks for all your work, and your wonderful sense of humor! <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" />

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Tanelorn @

thanks so much for your work! :*

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Innerflame @

Thanks Alex and Keith for all the work you do!! (though it was pretty funny to see that I had 32 hours to get the quest done)

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Oh.... it was a very funny bug while it lasted. :c

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YeranceK @

LOL Ok thanks, cause yesterday Pete gave me 39 YEARS to get his quest items back to him <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" /> I found that rather interesting lol <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />

Hope everything works out <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />

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Naughty @

Alx said the Old Wiz is going senile?! <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_raspberry.gif" border="0" /> ~ Oh rereads! ~ Okay!!

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Bagheera23608 @

I want to start/join an Alx fan club, groupie type thing. Anyone else, lol?

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Krynne @

Its always a pleasure to see that a site actually cares and does something to better improve their site. Thanks for all the updates and keep up the great job.

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Kricket @

Thanks for the info. As always YAY for Master/slave servers talking correctly to eachother! At least they will be here shortly when you are done <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_wink.gif" border="0" />

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Thank you for the heads up

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Seel @

Thanks for the warning!

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Dante @

Thanks for the info and thanks for doing all of this. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />

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Simplicity @

Thank you.That a little mre helpful.

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Xenalicious @

Thanks for the info. I was wondering what was going on. ^^

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Miraa @

Thank you! <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />

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Jennifer @

Thanks!

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Hyogail @

Keep it up you guys!

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KikuRinger @

Keep up the great work!

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Midnight_916 @

Thank you for always keepting us updated! ♥

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bookish1 @

Thanks for the heads-up, and for all your hard work. With the downtime happening at midnight, is that going to affect the Wiz and other quests being reset? <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />

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Sathalan @

thank you <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" /> <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_heart.gif" border="0" />

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draithypie @

Thanks for the ever-consistent updates. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" /> It's nice to see a site so well-handled. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_wink.gif" border="0" />
Also, I've noticed a major decrease in issues I've encountered between last night and today, so that's positive!

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DaBluMeanie @

Thanks for the heads up alx --- you really do a wonderful job!

When you put the site back up could you please check the crons - I ask only because they were forgotten quite often in the past

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Suigetsu @

Thanks for keeping us imformed!

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xoxoiloveme @

Awww, I was really hoping the WIzard was going senile. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_wink.gif" border="0" />

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00MidnightSiren00 @

Dude! How much longer is this going to go on?? I keep getting gipped when I find this awesome expensive item and then there's a gateway timeout! Just how much longer is this going to take?? TT___TT

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Sugar-Tooth @

I read the warning this time ;x Thanks for putting so much effort into making the site better!

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Extract @

yep, thanks as usual for keeping the users in formed <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" /> and for all of the hard work as well.

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lull @

as always it's wonderful to be kept informed <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_happy.gif" border="0" /> thank you Alex

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PUNK @

Thanks for the heads up - and all the hard work from you and the rest of the staff to make the site run better <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />

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