Just out of interest i want wondering what people want out of a game server host? I've spoken to gamers and seems to be quite a mixed recognition as to what they want.

MODs: Please note I'm not a host nor some market research person, I'm a software developer.

You want a srever that allows editing of maps, ability to control via control panel and or have a good ping, i know this as i am a host of these such servers.

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Good ping from host
Able to restart via CP
FTP / File Manager via CP
1 click installation for popular mods via CP
Ability to handle your TS or Vent server via CP
Ability to kick/ban unban players via CP
Ability to change map via CP
Ability to edit server settings without reading a config file via CP

Everytime I have bought a game server I prefer quality. I am willing to pay more if:
-The server is in a high performance datacenter - not your standard ThePlanet, Softlayer, etc.
-Pings are low
-Servers are not overcrowded. (This is why they charge more)

So there is clients out there who pay more for quality, I thought the industry got to a point it was so over saturated that. Then again i guess its more of the younger age groups who run the game servers who don't want to spend their pocket money's worth or mummy and daddy's credit cards and want everything for nothing.

So there is clients out there who pay more for quality, I thought the industry got to a point it was so over saturated that. Then again i guess its more of the younger age groups who run the game servers who don't want to spend their pocket money's worth or mummy and daddy's credit cards and want everything for nothing.

Definitely. You are right, it definitely depends on the age of the client. Keep in mind that nowadays, gamers come in all ages. World of Warcraft for example - You would think it would be a bunch of 15 year olds playing it(which there are quite a few of them), but every guild that I have been in everyone has been 18+...and I have ran into plenty of people in their late twenties to mid thirties.
Obviously you can't host a WoW server, I was just using that as in example.

What I am trying to say is that there are definitely people old enough to understand that you need to pay more in order to get more. Here is a company that every gamer knows about and they charge quite a lot - GameDaemons. They became well known even though they charge more than all the companies out there because they offer a superior product.

What I am trying to say is that there are definitely people old enough to understand that you need to pay more in order to get more. Here is a company that every gamer knows about and they charge quite a lot - GameDaemons. They became well known even though they charge more than all the companies out there because they offer a superior product.

I don't necessarily agree GameDaemons is as well known as they used to be, not to this new revolution of gamers (the demand more, pay less ones). At one point, yes, GameDaemons was up there amongst the most well known and popular. I just don't hear their name that much anymore, which is another indication of the ever changing game hosting market.

I don't necessarily agree GameDaemons is as well known as they used to be, not to this new revolution of gamers (the demand more, pay less ones). At one point, yes, GameDaemons was up there amongst the most well known and popular. I just don't hear their name that much anymore, which is another indication of the ever changing game hosting market.


So how is the gaming market? Everyone keeps saying its changed or changing.

But has everyone just got themselves a 360 or a PS3?

Cheers

Chang

But has everyone just got themselves a 360 or a PS3?



yes but that doesnt mean they play pc games any less and/or stop playing pc games all together. I still play pc games anyway hehe.

yes but that doesnt mean they play pc games any less and/or stop playing pc games all together. I still play pc games anyway hehe.

I also play both I am really enjoying getting in to BattleField 2 again. Runs like a dream on a modern PC and the servers are still pretty busy.

I also play both I am really enjoying getting in to BattleField 2 again. Runs like a dream on a modern PC and the servers are still pretty busy.

battlefield 2.... not played that game in ages. there are people who still play it? been about for a while that game hehe.

battlefield 2.... not played that game in ages. there are people who still play it? been about for a while that game hehe.


OK not as many oas CS or COD but in general they are a very friendly bunch. As you said its a old game so I can run it full rez no problem. :)

Good ping from host
Able to restart via CP
FTP / File Manager via CP
1 click installation for popular mods via CP
Ability to handle your TS or Vent server via CP
Ability to kick/ban unban players via CP
Ability to change map via CP
Ability to edit server settings without reading a config file via CP

You hit it on the spot.

Everytime I have bought a game server I prefer quality. I am willing to pay more if:
-The server is in a high performance datacenter - not your standard ThePlanet, Softlayer, etc.
-Pings are low
-Servers are not overcrowded. (This is why they charge more)

Could you give me an example of a high performance DataCenter provider and explain why Softlayer are not good please?

Thanks

Chang

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I was actually interested to see what DHD-Nick had to say.

Thanks

Chang

Thank's for the helpful post everyone

Being both a provider and consumer in my past I can tell you that the biggest problem I've come across is overselling the servers.

You guys must have been on a server that was great at first. Ping is low, FPS is good. No stuttering or lag.

Then after a month or 2 it all start to get worse. Maybe the ping stays the same, but the server performs horribly.

Not because of mods, any cached files, or "too many log files". But because more accounts are stuffed into that one server.

Being a GSP can be a struggle to make profit, however, luckily the prices for better server hardware and the more popular online FirstPerson Shooters' requirements staying the same it is becoming easier.

So I look for no overselling/overloading/overtaxing.

Good ping from host
Able to restart via CP
FTP / File Manager via CP
1 click installation for popular mods via CP
24 hours support
friendly control panel