Re: [Freeciv] metaserver

[Reinier Post <rp@xxxxxxxxxx>]

> I started up a FreeCiv server at a local computer, but did not see it in the
> metaserver list. The server duely reported this:
> 
> 1: Sending info to metaserver[platinum.daimi.aau.dk 12245]
> 
> After waiting a few minutes, I checked the metaserver list through the client
> and web interface, but still was not listed. Is this a common problem?

Unfortunately, yes.  Often, the metaserver itself (platinum) is down, while
the WWW server reporting the results is working normally.  The result is a
stale report.  This may last for 48 hours or more; I don't think the
maintainer plays Freeciv anymore.

If the #freeciv channels weren't empty most of the time, they could be used
to synchronise players.  Also, the new WWW pages are supposed to contain
an announcemnent board.

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Reinier