Server Randomly Dropping Connection to a Portion of Currently Connected Players
Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2023 9:07 am
Recently, there seems to be a recurring issue where the server drops connections to some but not all players currently connected to it. Booted players are unable to reconnect for a few minutes after this occurs. Attempting to open a new client just gets stuck on the connecting stage. This can result in in-game repercussion such as player death. I am unsure of the underlying cause for this; it seems to be occurring at random. Following are times where I've observed it occurring:
Dreamtheater states that it seems to occur approximately every 4-5 days, always preceded by lag. However, the lag doesn't seem to occur for everyone.
No hypothesized that the selective nature of the disconnects may be somehow related to the map each player is currently on. (e.g. main world map versus vinesweeper area)
- March 18, 2023 ~6:20 AM UTC
- March 23, 2023 ~8:35 AM UTC
- April 23, 2023 ~8:34 AM UTC
- April 23, 2023 ~8:53 AM UTC
- June 11, 2023 ~3:24 PM UTC
Dreamtheater states that it seems to occur approximately every 4-5 days, always preceded by lag. However, the lag doesn't seem to occur for everyone.
No hypothesized that the selective nature of the disconnects may be somehow related to the map each player is currently on. (e.g. main world map versus vinesweeper area)