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Fathom
11-02-2007, 03:01 PM
Ever since I updated to 1.1 I cannot keep my server running. It has crashed randomly ever since. The server never had any problems running before the patch.

I have no idea what was changed in the update but it isn't working for me. This is a linux dedicated server. No mods are running, I removed meta and source mod and it still crashes. Before the patch the server had never crashed since 1.0 was released.

From what I've been able to see it's generally on a map change. I've shoved it on 1 map with extended time for now. It did however crash after about 3 hours of being full even at that.

Fathom
11-02-2007, 03:32 PM
BTW I cannot find any mysterious. mdmp files. And nothing I see explains where these are to be found.

**Edit**

That's because there aren't any mdmp's on linux.

Fathom
11-02-2007, 06:59 PM
Hmmm.. do the .mdmp files show up in the SDK FF directory? Or will those be in the CSS directory? All my host allows access to in FTP is the FF directory.

I will ask for access to the CSS directory if these files may be there.

**Edit**

No mdmp's on linux.

EquilibriuM
11-02-2007, 09:13 PM
Yes they are in SDK BASE main folder.

Fathom
11-03-2007, 03:56 AM
.... Do linux servers even have .mdmp files?

My host will not give me access to the SDK Source Base directory.

[AE] 82694
11-03-2007, 04:20 AM
check this link out so you now what your looking for. I'm not sure if the #'s will be the same or not but you could ask them to put a copy of it in a temp folder so you can dl it.

link (http://www.b3ta.cr3ation.co.uk/data/zip/rvmdmp20070916.zip)

Fathom
11-04-2007, 01:43 AM
mdmp's apparently not on linux servers??

Linux dump files:
http://www.ufgamers.com/files/coredumps.zip

Fathom
11-04-2007, 04:39 PM
Freshly reinstalled everything. Still crashing on random map changes, in no pattern. Is there a windows utility that will allow me to read the core dumps.....

Fathom
11-05-2007, 02:19 AM
http://www.ufgamers.net/files/coredumps2.zip

Fathom
11-05-2007, 02:31 AM
:rolleyes: http://www.ufgamers.net/files/coredumps2.rar

[AE] 82694
11-05-2007, 04:06 AM
I'm running a linux server also and not one problem with crashes so far. Previously you said all the plug-ins were removed is this right or did I read wrong? I would try this if nothing else works. Reinstall FF 1.1 incremental patch. maybe you got a bad dl the first time. The AE Clan mirror on the front page is the same file I used to update my server and my client files.

Did you by chance update your server with the full version? If so there is a possibility that the 1.1 full version is windows only. If this is the case uninstall FF re upload the linux server package then upload the 1.1 incremental patch all should be good.

Fathom
11-05-2007, 04:32 AM
I used the incremental. I originally had SM installed and metamod to run it of course. I've removed both of those.

I've reinstalled the incremental patch from two d/l sources now, no help.

I will try the one you suggested I have not d/l the patch from them.

Fathom
11-05-2007, 03:01 PM
Well I d/l and installed the patch from the AE host as you recommended. It still randomly is crashing. The only thing modified now is the server title and rcon password.

Does anyone other than a fellow server host even give a shit? Seriously, I've supported this mod and supplied a good server since day 1. The least I could get is a reply as to what the dump's say. It's pretty hard to trouble shoot the POS with out some help, considering it's completely default now I have nothing to try. I can't keep re-installing it isn't doing anything.

TACO-BELL
11-05-2007, 05:20 PM
Dev guys please help Fathom sort this out. His UFG server is probably the most populated FF server hosted in the US (at least it was before 1.1) and the problems he's having affect not just himself but a very large chunk of regular FF players. Thanks!

DrEvil
11-05-2007, 05:48 PM
I don't know how to debug linux crashes. If you could get a callstack with gdb I might be able to help. No idea what to do with linux core dumps, sorry.

Fathom
11-05-2007, 08:39 PM
............................

[AE] 82694
11-06-2007, 01:10 AM
Ok Fathom if you still have the FortressForever.tar.gz file I say put the server back to 1.0 and see if the server still crashes.

Have you put in a support ticket to your server provider and who is your gsp It might be a coincidence but the issue might be their's.

Did the crashing start as soon as 1.1 was installed? Which hl2 mod is your base server? Mine is hl2 dm.

Fathom
11-06-2007, 01:36 PM
Doesn't crash on 1.0 and the base source mod is CS:S for my server.

The host isn't very responsive thus far. They randomly keep asking "what changes have been made"........ I've told them numerous times.

I did ask if we could try the install from an HL2 DM base stead. So I guess I'll go from there. Otherwise I'm going to see about moving to a new box all together.

Fathom
11-06-2007, 01:38 PM
It would be nice if someone could parse the dump files.....!

[AE] 82694
11-07-2007, 01:01 AM
Ok Fathom I just got done playing on your server and as you know it crashed on map change. It was on ff_well so I had this problem once where I had a bad map name or missing map bsp file. So check your maplist.txt, mapcycle.txt and make sure all the bsb files for those are there. The server runs fine other wise so I don't think it's a 1.1 problem but maybe a typo or removed a map and forgot to take out of the mapcycle.txt.

Fathom
11-07-2007, 03:34 AM
It crashes during the maps also. I had my server on unlimited time and it will crash during the map also.

And no there are no typos or misconfigs. May not be a 1.1 problem, but since nobody can read the fricken dumps I guess I'll never know.

I have a host who could care less. I'm pretty much at the end of the road and about to give up. Averaged 18 people before the patch, now I can't keep it online for 4 hours.

GeoKill----->
11-07-2007, 07:57 AM
Its sad
I loved that server

[AE] 82694
11-07-2007, 11:57 AM
It sounds like your hosted with GameServers I have had issues with them in the past. If you are ask for Zachary he seems to be the only one there that knows He's head from his asshole. The other guys will just keep asking the same stupid questions without reading the whole ticket. Also keep track of the down time and bitch a lot you might be able to get a credit if it is there problem.

One thing for a last resort do a complete wipe and fresh install.

Mulchman MM
11-07-2007, 03:40 PM
You could send us the .core file.

Fathom
11-07-2007, 04:47 PM
I posted core files in both this thread and the mdmp thread.

Fathom
11-08-2007, 03:40 AM
Where am I sending these cores, sir. Since everyones lining up to assist me in my time of need and all.

Or you can use my links I've posted twice in two threads already.

http://www.ufgamers.com/files/coredumps.zip
http://www.ufgamers.com/files/coredumps2.rar

Fathom
11-08-2007, 09:02 PM
Good Game.

Someday when you support your mod let me know~

[AE] 82694
11-10-2007, 03:07 AM
just for curiosity what was the issue with your server? I've been watchung it for about 1.5 hrs now and not one crash.

Fathom
11-12-2007, 03:28 PM
That's nice considering it would run for 3-4 hours sometimes, as I'd said in previous posts right here in my thread.

The issues were never fixed. Reinstalled on a new box still crashes/ed. Finally installed over HL2 DM on yet another box and seems stable so far.

[AE] 82694
11-12-2007, 03:33 PM
Ok well at least it's running now.Whats the new IP so can go frag and give you some traffic?

Fathom
11-12-2007, 03:38 PM
8.9.30.102:27015

Also TY, didn't mean to be rude I just am frustrated from the entire ordeal.

[AE] 82694
11-12-2007, 03:42 PM
Ok thanks I found it put it up on HLSW for viewing and its a full server whats your secret? I'm jealous. Is It just the location?

Fathom
11-12-2007, 04:27 PM
I secretly hypnotize CS:S players and redirect them to FF

:twisted:

[AE] 82694
11-12-2007, 06:43 PM
LOL. Can you do the same to my family when it's game time so I can frag uninterrupted?

Fathom
11-12-2007, 08:26 PM
hahah

There's always the Fargo wood chipper!

Glider
11-16-2007, 07:57 PM
Don't mind Fathom, he's just a little "out there."

Fathom
11-16-2007, 10:53 PM
Says the guy who only plays cs.

SoBe Green
11-17-2007, 02:28 AM
Heh I play in your server a lot. You need to put dustbowl in rotation or I'll kill...err buy you a christmas present. :)

Fathom
11-17-2007, 05:47 AM
I tried man it kills the server everyone literally leaves. This was primetime when the pub was full for a few hours even it switched to dustbowl and instantly people left.

I'm looking for different maps, but for the time being CTF is def the popular maps. I did add shutdown2 a few days ago, and have one of the custom maps to put in soon. I've worn Well out with everyone I'm sure so I'll be removing it for a few days atleast.

SoBe Green
11-17-2007, 11:21 AM
Yea FF's dustbowl isn't that great I guess. Tried some push? :D

Fathom
11-17-2007, 09:40 PM
Yea I tried push like the first week FF was released. To be honest I don't like the map, just something about a soccer ball that's.. odd? The map itself is weird tiny inside midfield, it all bottle necks at the same two spots. Just my opinion though, I know some people like dust and push. I've been going with my personal fav's and I picked a few of those that look to be popular and run with it.

As the playerbase grows (i hope) and people are easier to keep on the server(s) I'll mix it up with some different play style maps.

I may do map end votes sometime also, so if the server is somewhat full everyone will be able to vote on the map they want next instead of being forced into one. But for now no mods are installed as I tweak SM a bit.

I still want to make a golden gun type of plugin that makes the tranq gun 1 shot one kill and everyone gets a tranq and concs. Would be a fun 15-20 minute break from regular gameplay every 3+ map rotations or something.