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GameSpy is going down :( ... (UT Master Server)
Apr 9th, 2014 at 5:12pm
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GameSpy is going down Sad ... (UT Master Server)

Yet another master server leaves UT99 May 31, 2014 ...
http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/214700/GameSpy_ceasing_all_hosted_services_th...

GameSpy is all that was left I think. (the last master server)
GameSpy is actually the only Master Server that really works with the UT browser - try it, or read about it at links Below.
Nelsona tested and tested and found that GameSpy is actually the only one that really works with the UT browser.

Now, we will have 333Networks! Smiley (and possibly others will use 333Net's coding?)

So all is not lost!
Read More GOOD News here... (main place of posting)
http://hooksutplace.freeforums.org/333networks-news-site-servers-master-server-f...
Better READ up!
The above area is his main place of posting - so keep it bookmarked! Cool

New Players? - this is the main problem.
We are working on that also... (a patch maybe? - Server side? - and also lots of Advertising to update browsers! - Both!)
  

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Re: GameSpy is going down :( ... (UT Master Server)
Reply #1 - Apr 12th, 2014 at 3:30am
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Massively bad news. It will be hard to get new players. We could all post a free download of the game with a pre-configured ini.

I did those networks333 updates, so I'm on there now, thanks for posting that.
  

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Reply #2 - Apr 12th, 2014 at 6:11am
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Helen wrote on Apr 12th, 2014 at 3:30am:
Massively bad news. It will be hard to get new players. We could all post a free download of the game with a pre-configured ini.

I did those networks333 updates, so I'm on there now, thanks for posting that.


I make that as soon as I observed all work with old master down and 333 (or and other ) takes well the relay.
  
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Reply #3 - Apr 14th, 2014 at 6:28pm
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medor is correct - wait until all is settled and done.

For now, we should include 333Network's Master, as you have done Helen.

If not the whole game, we are thinking of a patch also.
We should also just post the ini or mainly just the section to change or add in the ini file, for now anyway.

Also, EPIC sounds like they are going to be fixing their own Master Server - we'll see on that one.

We'll get through it! Smiley
  

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Reply #4 - Apr 29th, 2014 at 6:01pm
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Some More UT Master Server News...

OK - We have Started a New thread over in Darkelarious's 333Networks Section at HUTP.
(see Link below)
Here, or rather there, we are Addressing Questions asked that we find out in the UT Community, and even just things we think that people may be just wondering about the New UT Master Servers.
We sincerely hope that this will help Calm UT Community people's fears, worries and wondering concerning the New Master Servers.

Take a look and take heart...

Link HERE: :arrow: 333Networks Master Server - FEARS? ... (FAQ) (a work/thread in progress)

The above FAQ is over in Darkelarious's 333Networks Section at HUTP
Link HERE: :arrow: Darkelarious's 333Networks Section at HUTP
  

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Reply #5 - Apr 30th, 2014 at 6:08pm
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EPIC Games Master Server is Back UP!!!

YES, as of Yesterday 4/29/2014...
EPIC Game's Master Server for UT99 was RE-Instated!

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Yes, the "old" EPIC Master Server for UT99 is UP and Running.

Additionally, as reported by dragon, "Yes, Ut2004 and UT3 will be moved as well"
(Master Servers moved in-house to EPIC Games)

As I understand it, there is NO need to alter your UT.ini file for the New EPIC Master Server.
The New EPIC Master Server is the Same Address as the old address in your UT.ini files.
This is the icing on the cake and is very important.
Having the same old address will keep New Players with New installs of UT being able to play online right out of the box.

Caveats ...
We do not know how long EPIC will provide this Master Server in the future, although I would think for at least a few more years. (maybe longer? - shorter?)
So, we STILL need to provide Alternate Masters Servers, such as the long trusted and Standard Master Server provided by  Darkelarious and 333Networks.
Also, we need 333Network's Masters Servers for other Unreal Engine Games that maybe EPIC does not provide for.
Also, a good point is that it appears that the 333Networks Master Server is not only Faster, it seems to be much Superior to EPIC's newly reinstated master. Shocked Hmmmm
... Using BOTH is BEST!

Anyway, VERY GOOD NEWS all around I think!
This day, April 29th 2014, will go down in UT history as one of the great days for UT  Cheesy
Now, let's Keep EPIC interested and PUMP UP the Playing on our Servers, and introduce as many NEW PLAYERS as we can from here on out.   Smiley
Also we must keep working on and updating our 333Networks Master Server!  Wink
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Reply #6 - May 1st, 2014 at 12:10am
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Um, wow, that is amazing! I guess not all corporations are evil!
Seriously, that's great news as far as making it easier for new players to roll in.
  

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Reply #7 - May 13th, 2014 at 2:49pm
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Yes, EPIC now has their UT Master Server Back UP!
We also have some New Community based 333Networks Master Servers.

PLAYERS (Clients) ...
Actually, for Players (clients), you do Not need to edit your UnrealTournament.ini file.
EPIC changes it Automatically when you play online.
Also, BOTH EPIC Masters URLs work - unreal.epicgames.com and utmaster.epicgames.com !!! Cheesy
IF Players want to use the 333Networks Master also, you Will have to add that one.
See how over at Hook's UT Place...
http://hooksutplace.freeforums.org/update-your-master-servers-ut-clients-players...
OR, at 333Networks http://www.333networks.com

SERVERS ...
So, Servers will only need to Add 333Networks Master Server to their Uplink list ...
ServerActors=IpServer.UdpServerUplink MasterServerAddress=master.333networks.com MasterServerPort=27900
OR, if you use SecureValidate ...
ServerActors=SecureValidate.SVUdpServerUplink MasterServerAddress=master.333networks.com MasterServerPort=27900

See how over at Hook's UT Place...
http://hooksutplace.freeforums.org/update-your-master-servers-ut-server-admins-t...
OR, at 333Networks http://www.333networks.com

Enjoy! Smiley
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