Legacy MacroQuest2 (Test server) 2021-12-15

[LorDeth]

I’m just running an epic while I wait. I was trying to do the shaman pre-quest but it is turning out to be faster to actually do the 1.0. I guess it will depend what fear looks like but I think I can get an AoC so there will be no issues.

yep thats the dandy thing on test, if the static zone name isnt up, you can pop the instance using the AoC..

 

[Sic]

FYI - update from eqmule

 

[tmplatten]

Why is it so slow to patch mq2 for test?

 

[Sic]

Any estimate on when Test server will be patched?

Why is it so slow to patch mq2 for test?

so I just noticed you two posted in the "testing posts area", in what i assume is a thought that it was for the test server. I went ahead and moved your replies to the Test Server Thread.




EQmule, one of the lead devs for MQ2, posted out a msg yesterday (which i updated this thread with) saying that updating test is still a work in progress at the moment due to the recent updates.


Once MQ2 is updated then RedGuides can rebuild it with all of the Very Vanilla flavoring, but we can't do that until MQ2 is updated.

 

[jande]

Why is it so slow to patch mq2 for test?

Test patches changes offsets, memory data structures. mq2 devs have to manually find new offsets, decipher from compile code what the data structures looks like (not an easy task). When live is patched it is a matter of confirming that changes detected during test patch is the same/ That is reason why test is slow, live is faster on release.

Recently it sounds like each test patch there is some major changes being made to the client.

 

[Naeeldar]

Test patches changes offsets, memory data structures. mq2 devs have to manually find new offsets, decipher from compile code what the data structures looks like (not an easy task). When live is patched it is a matter of confirming that changes detected during test patch is the same/ That is reason why test is slow, live is faster on release.

Recently it sounds like each test patch there is some major changes being made to the client.

So I have to admit coming back to EQ and then VV a month ago I was a bit curious about the recent patches. I know two patches ago had major changes and after expansions they tend to start some of the big structure changes for the year but I was curious if if this is typical or not. I’m assuming we’ll get a few more patches l Ike this and then hopefully it will slow down until summer.

Just curious (not complaining) more than anything as I’ve been debating starting back up another group on Live, FV probably, if it’s typically 5 days or so in between.I could probably keep one group really up to date on FV during the downtime. I’ve been away from pc gaming for about 2 years so been trying to figure out what to do during downtime SC2 isn’t holding my interest. Might go back to MOBA played Heroes of Newerth back in the day not sure what to play in the downtime is all.

 

[Lemons]

Typically Test patches just as quickly as Live (within 24 hours). Last two patches are unique situations.

 

[Naeeldar]

Typically Test patches just as quickly as Live (within 24 hours). Last two patches are unique situations.

Cool thats what I remembered but wasn't sure how normal it was these days.

 

[tmplatten]

ok thanks it's been like 5 days now

 

[Sic]

ok thanks it's been like 5 days now

yup like lemons said - its pretty unusual situation with the last couple of patches - hopefully back to normal after this

 

[remix2010]

An update for those interested...
Im on the Actuall macroquest discord aswell and Eqmule is projecting a ETA of tommorow ( 15th) for MQ update

 

[Saetanis]

An update for those interested...
Im on the Actuall macroquest discord aswell and Eqmule is projecting a ETA of tommorow ( 15th) for MQ update

Rats... this was a 4 day weekend.

Sadface.


Thanks to those who are working on it.

 

[remix2010]

haha same here, Last weekend off before i start back work was hoping get some last 8-12hour grinds in haha, 15% from 115 :P,

 

[tmplatten]

MQ2 TEST Still not Working. Hi when will mq2 work on test? It has been days now

am i doing something wrong? Or have you still not been able to update mq2 to work on test server?
It's been days and I hope you can fix it soon.
thanks

 

[Sic]

MQ2 TEST Still not Working. Hi when will mq2 work on test? It has been days now

am i doing something wrong? Or have you still not been able to update mq2 to work on test server?
It's been days and I hope you can fix it soon.
thanks

howdy tmplatten

eqmule (one of the lead devs for mq2) said possible that mq2 would be rebuilt today - and that would mean that RedGuides VeryVanilla (that's us) could be rebuilt after that.

you can read the above few posts in the thread and see that dbg has done some updates which has made additional work for the mq2 devs

 

[tmplatten]

Thanks I'm very excited to get it working

 

[tmplatten]

An update for those interested...
Im on the Actuall macroquest discord aswell and Eqmule is projecting a ETA of tommorow ( 15th) for MQ update

That is very exciting news! What is the discord channel so I can keep up with what's happening.
Thank I appreciate all your help.

 

[Naeeldar]

That is very exciting news! What is the discord channel so I can keep up with what's happening.
Thank I appreciate all your help.

At the top of the page it says Discord follow that.

 

[SomeTester]

An update for those interested...
Im on the Actuall macroquest discord aswell and Eqmule is projecting a ETA of tommorow ( 15th) for MQ update

I don't have/use discord. Any new news?

 

[Sic]

I don't have/use discord. Any new news?

nothing yet

 

[SomeTester]

nothing yet

Thanks!

 

[LorDeth]

Thanks!

Hurts the head for us ol' test addicts, eh

 

[proutos]

The damn problem, i cant play without it now...

 

[Otter620]

Don’t forget we can donate. I know it’s been a week and now with the live server patch coming to. From what it sounds like the Mule has his hands full. So let’s not complain but inspire Mule to stay motivated.

 

[Naeeldar]

Don’t forget we can donate. I know it’s been a week and now with the live server patch coming to. From what it sounds like the Mule has his hands full. So let’s not complain but inspire Mule to stay motivated.

Yep one of reasons I'll just pay monthly to keep it running.

I will say its funny though how quickly you get used to it though. I can still run my groups without it but I fin don't like to play with out the Quality of Life features (nav/follow etc...)

 

[Redbot]

Redbot updated Very Vanilla MQ2 (Test server) with a new update entry:

20210216

Feb 16 2021 by RedGuides
- New Plugin! MQ2Rand (Dewey2461, Sic) a "/random" helper for raids. Hit the start button and it gives a message to the raid, then populates a list announcing the winner.
- MQ2Autoforage (Sic, Knightly) No longer try and AutoForage while FD or Dead
- MQ2Melee (BigDorf, Knightly) fix knight's 2h bash, bug caused by Nov 2019 AA name change to "Improved Bash"

Feb 16 2021
- Updated for TEST

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[Sic]

Wahoo!

@SomeTester @tmplatten @remix2010 @Saetanis @Naeeldar @Elon

We're back! Let's get it!

 

[nezstor]

The good thing with the downtime was that I managed to do an Epic for mu baby shaman.

 

[Sic]

The good thing with the downtime was that I managed to do an Epic for mu baby shaman.

hell yeah!

 

[SomeTester]

The good thing with the downtime was that I managed to do an Epic for mu baby shaman.

Same here!

 

[SomeTester]

Hehehe. Test is locked also for the Live server patch.

 

[Redbot]

Redbot updated Very Vanilla MQ2 (Test server) with a new update entry:

20210218

Feb 18 2021 by RedGuides
- MQ2Melee (BigDorf, Knightly) fix warrior 2H bash with AA Two-Handed Bash

Feb 18 2021
- Some Label fixes - brainiac/swiftymuse

Feb 17 2021
- Updated for LIVE

Feb 16 2021 by RedGuides
- New Plugin! MQ2Rand (Dewey2461, Sic) a "/random" helper for raids. Hit the start button and it gives a message to the raid, then populates a list announcing the winner.
- Bazaar.mac (JerkChicken) Many new features added, undercut percentage, update drift, review prices after each...

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[ASmith50]

Seems test Server just crashed was down and is now Locked not sure if any updates are being pushed but will update as I find something out.

*Edit Test back up didn't have to re-patch anything

 

[taz6two]

Status: 2/19/2021 17:27 PST - We are currently investigating a issue with server: Test Server

 

[Redbot]

Redbot updated Very Vanilla MQ2 (Test server) with a new update entry:

20210222

Feb 22 2021 by RedGuides
- MQ2Melee (BigDorf, Knightly) - Stop unecessary item swaps in combat (Equip same ID from bags already in target slot)
- MQ2MoveUtils (Knightly) - Reverse Snaproll Left and Right
- Bazaar.mac (JerkChicken) - Setting your SellPriceMax to -1 will skip the item during seller updates, allowing manual pricing. Show the merchant value in BuyerReview mode. Show the Tribute value in BuyerReview mode.

Feb 22 2021
- Fix for FreeInventory (and other spots where...

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[Naeeldar]

So I know a lot is going on with the suspensions but shoudl we still see a patch for Test soon or were there a lot more changes in the live sync patch?

 

[Sic]

So I know a lot is going on with the suspensions but shoudl we still see a patch for Test soon or were there a lot more changes in the live sync patch?

Mule posted this afternoon that he was working on it.

 

[SomeTester]

Almost theere

 

[floostalregion]

I'm a new MQ2 user and I play on test.

Is it typical to have such frequent long downtimes? This is at least the third lengthy downtime in recent weeks. That's totally fine, I'm not trying to complain, but I might re evaluate what server I play on, or how I play the game, if this is routine.

 

[lowres09]

Well you’re going to get double the amount of patches if you play on Test. I would say turn around is 24-48 hours usually. Sometimes mule is working on some other stuff and it can take a few more days.

I know it’s disappointing but this too shall pass.