Note on recent server lag

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   Hey folks!

I am aware that the game server has been performing sub-optimally over the last couple of weeks.  I wanted assure everyone that I am working diligently to improve performance in the short term, but it will also require some long term changes.

Short term -

I have suppressed some of the game's "self-maintenance" server scripts at the moment.. this should help reduce load in the short term, but these scripts need to happen regularly.

I have also increased our database disk size in response to this, as part of the maintenance "defrags" our tables.  Fortunately this wasn't a super expensive upgrade, but it is "one way", meaning I can't unwind it and we will be paying more for server fees monthly because of it.

Long term -

I will eventually try to move some of our older horse information to blob storage, which will help server performance, but this does require some front-end rewriting. But most importantly... 

As hinted at in my last message - I will be making changes to gameplay usage soon that will greatly reduce server overhead.  

If done correctly, the handful of changes I have planned will affect less than 3% of our player base and will go an exceedingly long way towards improving server performance.

I just wanted to let you know that it's not an easy nut to crack, but I'm trying over here!

Mike

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	Hey folks! I am aware that the game server has been performing sub-optimally over the last couple of weeks. I wanted assure everyone that I am working diligently to improve performance in the short term, but it will also require some long term changes. Short term - I have suppressed some of the game's "self-maintenance" server scripts at the moment.. this should help reduce load in the short term, but these scripts need to happen regularly. I have also increased our database disk size in response to this, as part of the maintenance "defrags" our tables. Fortunately this wasn't a super expensive upgrade, but it is "one way", meaning I can't unwind it and we will be paying more for server fees monthly because of it. Long term - I will eventually try to move some of our older horse information to blob storage, which will help server performance, but this does require some front-end rewriting. But most importantly... As hinted at in my last message - I will be making changes to gameplay usage soon that will greatly reduce server overhead. If done correctly, the handful of changes I have planned will affect less than 3% of our player base and will go an exceedingly long way towards improving server performance. I just wanted to let you know that it's not an easy nut to crack, but I'm trying over here! Mike