!FastRestart Command

[Gage]

Some of the members have been calling me out on my !fastrestart command so I wanted to clear things up.
And yes, i do know that it may lag the server.

I don't fast restart to show my might as a mod. I don't fast restart for my benefit to play another game faster.

If any of you have noticed, between games, as many as 5-10 players leave during the wait time. After a game where almost 20 people played, there are many times where only less than 10 players are left to play the second game (sometimes less than 5 players).
If our goal is to continue populating our servers and have it "bumpin", i believe that the !fastrestart command is necessary, at the expense of a little server lag. Plus it's what many of the players want between games. If we want them to add our server as their favorites, I say let's give them what they want (as much as that is allowed) so they enjoy their time on our servers.

A few also told me that I shouldn't fast restart because some are changing their class between games. If they were changing their class, they were planning to play another game. That means they WILL come back after changing their class on the main page of cod.

I have discussed this with an admin already and he said I'm allowed to fastrestart. Please don't mistake my actions as a mod when I fast restart for "flexing my power" or "for my benefit".

Also, i don't mean fast restart immediatley after the game ends. I mean wait a good 10 seconds so people can check their scores then fastrestart

 

[SoRude]

You're cute

 

[MelRose]

Is it possible to add a poll to this so we can at least take a vote on whether or not the command should be used regularly? There are some of us who truly dislike it and want to be able to make classes between rounds without having to leave and come back. It's not personal or saying anything about you 'flexing your power', some of us truly find it to be inconvenient. I've been on there, seen you use the command, and seen players leave + not come back. It goes both ways. I don't think it's about what you're allowed to do or not allowed to do- no one is questioning that you have the power.

Has anyone else noticed an increase in server population with the addition of the command being used? I'm willing to go with the flow and take one for the team if it's truly helping keep a1 going.

 

[Gage]

a poll sounds terrific

 

[Xepher]

I don't think fast restart is necessary. I guess it can be helpful at times when the server is really full with a lot of non-regulars are on but "necessary" isn't the word I'd use. The server has done fine without it in the past. All you need is a friendly atmosphere. Saying hi to people and small talk/promoting a good vibe that makes people comfortable to come back to would be a hell of a lot better than just doing a fast restart.

I personally find it annoying as hell of a command. I change my classes often. Yes I leave and come back if I want to change it. It is still annoying. Some people want to see the scoreboard at the end as well. People will leave whether you fast restart or not. There are better ways to populate the server than this and I'd rather not have the command used at all or sparingly when the server is packed house full of newcomers.

 

[Jack]

Personally, I'm not a big fan of this command, I mean I haven't seen it use much but it seems that someone only uses it whenever I want to edit my class.
I don't really see a point in using it unless everyone wants the match to start quicker, and I don't know if the 20secs in between matches has anything to do with people leaving, if they've had enough they will leave anyway. I mean anyone who has spent any time playing any cod that came out post waw is used to 40-60sec intermissions, I think the time we have between rounds is perfect.

 

[MelRose]

a poll sounds terrific

Okay but I would like to hear any feedback from anyone who has seen an improvement in population that they believe relates to the usage of the command. <~ That sounds so official But anyway.. it would just be members and forum regulars voting so it's all personal preference. My personal preference is no !fastrestart but I'll stfu and deal if it is helping a1.

 

[PaigeBoo]

I added a poll.

I also voted no. !fastrestart lags the server, which itself is frustrating but it is also very frustrating to finish a round and need to change classes and be in the middle of doing so to have the map just restart. I know for leveling up that happens A LOT (I'm doing it). I personally don't even like having to leave and comeback and search for the name in my favorites again, so I'm sure if a random came on and had to do the same... NOPE not happening.

Also for those randoms that come in and don't have our server favorited, if they have to leave to change their classes I do NOT see them looking through the full list to come back after the fact.

 

[Gage]

I added a poll.

I also voted no. !fastrestart lags the server, which itself is frustrating but it is also very frustrating to finish a round and need to change classes and be in the middle of doing so to have the map just restart. I know for leveling up that happens A LOT (I'm doing it). I personally don't even like having to leave and comeback and search for the name in my favorites again, so I'm sure if a random came on and had to do the same... NOPE not happening.

Also for those randoms that come in and don't have our server favorited, if they have to leave to change their classes I do NOT see them looking through the full list to come back after the fact.

What happens if no outvotes yes? no more fastrestart ever?

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oh and when i say fast restart should be allowed, i do not mean fast restart IMMEDIATELY after the game is over. i mean wait a good 10 seconds so people can check their scores, then fast restart

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Okay but I would like to hear any feedback from anyone who has seen an improvement in population that they believe relates to the usage of the command. <~ That sounds so official But anyway.. it would just be members and forum regulars voting so it's all personal preference. My personal preference is no !fastrestart but I'll stfu and deal if it is helping a1.

I will also stand down and stop fast restarting between games if people don't want it. I only started this thread so people wouldn't misunderstand my actions as a mod.

 

[SteelHorse]

I used to use it as a Mod. But i would usually wait till about 10sec left on the timer and I don't remember anyone complaining about it lagging the server back then. I'm not saying it doesn't lag it now though. So I think if you are going to use it don't press it right after the game ends as some and idk who, have been doing lately. Also remember you as a Mod are kinda there to help others out. So even if one person asks you not to use the command you shouldn't use it out of respect of their request. And as far as populating the server? Um absolutely not lol. If someone wants to leave their going to leave. If they want to stay I think they will wait the 30 seconds it takes to start a new game. And I personally feel like a1 is doing very well with population so I don't see us needing to do tiny little things like this to try and keep ppl there anymore.

 

[Gage]

And Paige, can you reword the poll question? This thread was not intended for a poll. It was so people wouldn't misunderstand my actions as a mod. Members may look at the question and vote no because they disagree that it helps populate the server but still want it to be used regularly.
A simple: should fastrestart be allowed or be used regularly is less biased.

 

[DamageINC]

If even a few people complain or have complained about it, it probably shouldn't be used, IMO.

 

[Gage]

If even a few people complain or have complained about it, it probably shouldn't be used, IMO.

those that complained were members and mods. If this poll was open to non members but regulars on a1 that ask for fast restart, i believe there would be a huge difference between the yes and no votes.

 

[PaigeBoo]

And Paige, can you reword the poll question? This thread was not intended for a poll. It was so people wouldn't misunderstand my actions as a mod. Members may look at the question and vote no because they disagree that it helps populate the server but still want it to be used regularly.
A simple: should fastrestart be allowed or be used regularly is less biased.

You said a poll would be a terrific idea so I added one. The people on the servers also aren't the only ones that matter. The krew members, forum members, and other mods matter too.

 

[Gage]

You said a poll would be a terrific idea so I added one. The people on the servers also aren't the only ones that matter. The krew members, forum members, and other mods matter too.

i have no idea where you got from me that the interests of members and mods were less valuable than the players on our servers. Both matter to me equally. But only two mods and 1 member have called me out on my fast restart. In the big picture, (also in my opinion) the wants of those players on our servers should be more accountable because they are the ones populating our servers. They will also be the ones joining the krew and taking the positions as mods in the future when current mods leave or give up their positions.
I'm thinking long-term and seeing the bigger picture of how it could possibly help our servers and the krew in the future at the expense of a temporary server lag and a few players changing class between games.

 

[WaLLy]

Regularly? No. Once in a while, sure.

 

[MikeK]

Well, this command helps to keep a few more players on the server tho it doesn't let to edit a class what might be annoying.

So better ask if you are going to fastrestart.

And it also might cause L4G if it's used too often..

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I don't fast restart to show my might as a mod.

Better kick 'em all to show the true mod powah!

 

[Gage]

guess poll says it all. won't do it regularly then. Thanks for the votes and opinions guys.

 

[The Moment]

I use it on a normal basis, but when 3 mods are in the server and someone asks for a fast restart all 3 don't need to do it.

Mike, Animal

 

[SiloHunter]

Awww. You respect my opinion equally, that's sweet.
Don't fastrestart.