Getting ready to flip the switch

... or change the dns, whichever you prefer. We are almost constantly working toward streamlining TG, as well as removing potential "Bottle Necks". The most recent project we are working on, consists of migrating some servers to an another facility with a bigger pipe to the internet, as well as having more complete backup power possibilities. There are some upgrades in the background as well, faster servers, cleaner code and we will soon thereafter, be releasing the latest version of TG, v10. Some of you are already using this version, yet there are even more updates in the latest version.

Preceding the switchover, Rodger will be releasing a patch for the V8 Console, this small patch will be aware of the new servers, which will hopefully minimize any interuptions in your game play.

As always, we welcome your feedback. We want everyone to enjoy TG, and expect that your suggestions will only make TG Better.

eric
http:/www.tournamentgames.com

Lessons learned this week

1. just cause its plugged in, does not mean that it's plugged in.
2. when it looks like all the (old) dll's are being reloaded, they probably are.


A power outage a couple days ago caused a problem with one of our servers, the previous day, we migrated our DNS. After getting the server back online, we had some complaints that they could not connect via the Tournament Console. I thought at first it was the DNS migration. Turns out that my Vista machine at home could not connect via the console either, but I could get to the website, just not, using https://. Hmm, (All the other guys at tg were ok, but none of them are running Vista).



--------what i thought earlier----------------------------
For some reason, there is a problem with some computers viewing our https (SSL) pages. I am not sure how to go about fixing this, as we have most of our players online with no problems. Somehow, it must be an issue with caching and internet explorer. I made some changes here just now, and going to see if that helps. If it is a caching problem, it should resolve itself. I am afraid to admit, I dont know when! Keep us posted via the support link

what it was:
the system repair (from power outage) replaced a SSL file with an older one, this older one was not compatable with "newer" browsers. After reloading the latest Service Pack, the files were back up to date. This also fixed another "fresh cropped" problem with another service on the machine.

So, I learned, always make sure you have the latest "Stable" update to any of your softwares! Make it a point to have a Check day, where you go through your computer(s) manually and freshen everything up:)

Sorry this took so long to find and squash. -ej

Jack at Large

The little brown box :)

Well, yesterday I thought, there might be something in the mail. I walked out to the box to check, and the UPS guy drove up. "You Tournament Games?", yup... He went back into his van and brought to me a little brown box that had the words Cracker Barrel on it. Glory Be!. I told Rodger about it as soon as I walked back in. I am going to send Carla And Jack, theirs. Now it is up to Carla to locate a Cracker Barrel in their neck-o-the-woods.

I Called Gerald and told him. Oh, he was happy. Shoot, it's Cracker Barrel! I am going to attempt to get pictures of everyone enjoying the gifts. Most of us are dis-conjoined in our offices right now, so it may not be all at the same exact time




Thanks everyone!
Most Especially DaintydanaSA, Brad Montgomery, Innuendo44, MeAngie, Ladyria, & Shadooby too!


checking the mail, you should be..
(o_0)
yoda
tournamentgames.com

New Servers, Busy as Bees

We are currently building up our new network, replicating everything we have, and testing, testing and more testing. The new server facility as a much bigger pipe to the internet, plus the servers are stronger. We hope this results in a faster, more fun experience for all you players. We should be ready for beta testing in the upcoming weeks.