Is theRPGsite in danger too?

Settembrini · May 20, 2007, 01:04:31 AM

Seems ENWorld is in serious trouble:

http://www.enworld.org/showthread.php?p=3534193

AFAIK theRPGsite is operated on the same servers, are we in danger too?

At least on the money front, we did our part. I hope this will not affect us in any way.

obryn · May 20, 2007, 01:19:16 AM

We are not on the same servers. We're on NZorak/Bullitt's server.

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Settembrini · May 20, 2007, 01:27:17 AM

Oh, I see.
That means we can start the gloat and slander?

obryn · May 20, 2007, 01:38:48 AM

No, it means that now would be a good time to pitch in to keep one of the web's largest gaming communities and a valuable online resource afloat. You know, kind of like what we just did here....?

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jeff37923 · May 20, 2007, 03:24:17 AM

Agreed. The folks at EN World are pretty cool in my book. I'll be sending some money tonight.

RPGPundit · May 20, 2007, 05:01:12 AM

I'm not welcome at ENworld, but that said, I think it is a valuable resource-site. Those server costs are shockingly high, though, I know ENWorld is obviously a much bigger site than ours, but it still strikes me as something being kind of off there, if they are costing 150% of our yearly cost PER MONTH.

So I think they need to find some kind of solution (paring down some of their features, perhaps?). I do hope they don't disappear, though, it'd be an unfortunate end to a longstanding and valuable site.

RPGPundit

PS: Just to note, as far as I know we are NOT in any kind of trouble. Our server has nothing to do with theirs. As far as I know.

HinterWelt · May 20, 2007, 09:39:47 AM

First, doesn't this happen every now and then at EnWorld? I seem to remember such a crisis going on some time in the not too distant past.

Second, their pricing is not that unreasonable if you consider a dedicated server with a T1 or possible a T3 line. Bandwidth is what really kicks you in the but. This site cannot come close to that level. EnWorld has ridiculous requirements to support their massive traffic, if I recall correctly from last time.

Bill

joewolz · May 20, 2007, 09:53:17 AM

They'll make it. I'm sure of it.

Blue Devil · May 20, 2007, 12:37:24 PM

There are cheaper server options out there, they just need to shop around and find a solution that is less expensive.

It seems like they have the traffic to justify a dedicated server, they just are paying way too much

Blue Devil · May 20, 2007, 12:50:59 PM

Quote from: joewolzThey'll make it. I'm sure of it.

Looks like you are right:

http://www.enworld.org/showthread.php?t=196969

joewolz · May 20, 2007, 01:15:54 PM

A site that popular, especially when it is combined with a few other popular sites, is not going to want for money.

Blue Devil · May 20, 2007, 01:34:22 PM

Quote from: joewolzA site that popular, especially when it is combined with a few other popular sites, is not going to want for money.

Yep. It appears they have already raised $2000 so they seem to be doing better.

HinterWelt · May 20, 2007, 03:19:25 PM

Quote from: Blue DevilThere are cheaper server options out there, they just need to shop around and find a solution that is less expensive.

It seems like they have the traffic to justify a dedicated server, they just are paying way too much

And you get what you pay for. If you need a T3 then you will be paying more. I sincerely doubt you could run EnWorld on a $4.95 a month plan.

Bill

Blue Devil · May 20, 2007, 07:14:14 PM

Quote from: HinterWeltAnd you get what you pay for. If you need a T3 then you will be paying more. I sincerely doubt you could run EnWorld on a $4.95 a month plan.

Bill

I mean cheaper dedicated servers. There is a lot of competition out there and you can find some very good services for much lower prices and not get crap service for the low price.

Zachary The First · May 20, 2007, 07:50:01 PM

Well, I'm glad to see they'll apparently make it. I don't visit there often, but I've read some great AP threads there that have given me plenty of ideas.