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       #Post#: 5724--------------------------------------------------
       Server down for updates
       By: Chad Brown Date: January 15, 2018, 3:09 pm
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       S397 have released a new build for their dedicated server
       software. This should address the join server lag we have been
       experiencing. The servers have been pulled dow for the update
       and will be back up shortly.
       Build notes:
       5/01/2018
       Steam Build ID 2438696
       Dedicated server SteamCMD Build ID 2438698
       Fixed join lag in multiplayer.
       Updated language files (to avoid crashing when the LSI screen
       was active).
       Fixed wipers on/off in replay.
       Fixed rain in cockpit in MP sessions.
       Fixed V-sync software with 'custom resolution'
       (Config_DX11.ini).
       Fixed TCP Matchmaker error message in the dedicated server UI.
       Added an all new ambient undercar shadow: more stable, reliable,
       and clearly visible even at night. The shadows can no longer
       clip through the ground, nor are they visible on the ground
       below a bridge when a car drives over that bridge. This new tech
       requires no intervention from content creators. We automatically
       remove the current undercar art and replace it with the new
       system. On subsequent updates, content creators can remove the
       old artwork.
       #Post#: 5731--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Server down for updates
       By: Chad Brown Date: January 16, 2018, 12:39 am
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       So it would seem the update released on the 15th is causing some
       major CPU problems. Usually the CPU on the server is barely
       working with 3 instances and now, with 2 instances running it is
       sitting at about 60% usage across all 4 cores. It is interesting
       to see all the cores in use so that may be a good thing, But the
       high CPU usage, especially when there are no drivers on the
       servers, is a bit worrisome.
       Hope to have better news and a hotfix before Sunday.
       #Post#: 5732--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Server down for updates
       By: Chad Brown Date: January 16, 2018, 1:04 am
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       It was recommended that the dedicated server be completely and
       freshly installed on the server to get rid of any possible
       lingering problems. So I will be doing this over the next few
       hours. The servers will be down until this process is complete.
       I expect it should take about 2 hours unless some other major
       issue comes up. IT is fun (Not).
       #Post#: 5733--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Server down for updates
       By: Chad Brown Date: January 16, 2018, 2:11 am
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       Fresh install completed and servers are back up and running.
       High CPU usage is still happening. Hopefully Marcel and the boys
       are working on this today.
       #Post#: 5747--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Server down for updates
       By: Chad Brown Date: January 16, 2018, 4:43 pm
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       A new Server hotfix has been applied and the high CPU usage
       problem has been fixed. THe servers are back up and running with
       the new hotfix applied.
       #Post#: 5748--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Server down for updates
       By: Gerry Sweetland Date: January 16, 2018, 4:47 pm
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       [quote author=Chad Brown link=topic=490.msg5747#msg5747
       date=1516142624]
       A new Server hotfix has been applied and the high CPU usage
       problem has been fixed. THe servers are back up and running with
       the new hotfix applied.
       [/quote]
       Thanks Chad!
       #Post#: 5757--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Server down for updates
       By: Chad Brown Date: January 16, 2018, 8:28 pm
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       NP Gerry. With the Points Series opening race coming up on
       Sunday I am trying to make sure we are in the best position to
       make it an enjoyable race for everyone who participates.
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