Hey, I could invest some $ and/or hardware resources into this project. I used to run a middle-sized hosting provider years ago and still may have some strings I can pull here. I love what you and @Emca are doing on the software side of things. Unfortunately, I do not have much time to play but am willing to help. Don't hesitate to reach out if you will decide to move into this direction.
I meant that is an option — to stop exping your buffer at mid 70-ish. The pet won't give a lot of buffs. Only 6 at 65, and some support. Window buffer has much more to offer. By the way, exping in party makes rates higher. I'm not sure how rates calculates for a party on this server, but it should be something like x1.1/x1.2. But I chose both - a buffer and a pet - and I don't have any issues with it.
I played from California and Florida and didn't have any issues with ping. However, I had some freezes with FR proxy and decided to use the main one.
@Balthier, don't forget that there will be a latency between proxy and server anyways, so it may be no help. Only in case of a good peering
What provider are you using?
Hey @Emca, quick question: I started my main character a few days ago (before that — was getting familiar with a server, wanted to decide if I'll play here). But that means my character won't have newbie gear, right? Can I get this shadow gear somehow or I will have to create a new character so I'll lose my nickname?
Dear admins, do not do this at any cost! I'm a new player here, and I chose this project over official classic because of stability (without wipes) among other things.
I know, the hardware is cheap now and colo/networking as well especially in your area, but if that will be a dealbreaker for you, please let us donate. The real donation, I mean.
Я новенький, прайм тайма как такового не имею — но чаще появляюсь с понедельника по пятницу, с 4 до 7 вечера по Московскому времени. Живу в сильно далекой от Московской часовой зоны) Если чо — мне ок и не на русском.