I lost my dedicated server? :( :(

K. So uh, looking for suggestions as to what's going on here or what to do...

Used to run a dedicated off my home comp without any problem at all; very strong machine and very strong connection. FOOM 1 hour brawl was a happy place.

In the last two days, though, something's changed: my server doesn't show up on the list anymore. Doesn't matter if I host it directly, use the tool, or even if I just start up a game and not make it dedicated. It just flat out won't show up anymore.

The logs don't look any different, either.

Did something change and I missed the memo? New ports required? 1 Hour Brawls must begin again! Help?

I noticed it was missing...

Well glad to hear you're still around, i was worried when i could find the server. :shock:

Did you validate/re-install and all that happy stuff?

Hmm...no. S'pose I'll try reinstalling. Was hoping to avoid that step.

Reinstall didn't correct the problem. There's no listing for my server anymore.

I seem to have this problem too - it'll be working fine and people can connect and all, then a few hours later it has just disappeared - even I cannot access it. It seems restarting the server a few times gets it working as normal.

I am having big trouble getting it to work for longer than 3-4 hours though.

Both of my servers droped off the face of the earth too. Got one to start showing up again.

I think something bit the dust on the other end

Mine's been up all day. Hoorah.

Mine's been up for days. Did your external IP address change by chance?

Nope static Ips , server is a data center different data center for each server.

They are back now , first time I had the servers crash since I put them up and I figured they where due. The have been running full 24/7 .

Although it might have been caused by windows wanting to do a update and I did not force restart the server box.

I've tried a reinstall and a restart. As far as I know, my home IP is static, but we've had repeated power outages in the area lately.

If my IP has shifted, what can I do to rectify the problem? If the IP hasn't shifted, what might I try? I miss my 1 hour brawls.

(And thanks for taking personal interest in the topic, Ekanaut.)

Nevermind. I finally figured out what ol' Ekanaut meant. The server is back up and the hourlong brawls are back on!

Who you calling old? Get off my server you kids!!

Hey listen old man! Ol' can refer to being humble and can also refer to long standing friends.

:lol:

Hey, if you want to be a real man and play an hour-long match sometime, you know where to find me, geezer. FOOM's got six.

:shock: Geezer?

*insert knee slapping laughter smiley*