How to get players to join? Help :(

[Kingen50cent]

So what i'm asking for is how do i get players to join my server,
there must be a way of getting loads of players to their server,
i mean there's a server which i'm very jealous of that has their spots full every day and it's exactly like mine a TTT server,
i wanna get my server that populated or a bit less, like 7-8 players daily & active would be great.

I just wanna know how? :(

[Cush]

You basically need to keep it full with friends and such as much as possible...After you get quite a few players in, people will start joining randomly from the list, then from there its a case of getting it on peoples favourites and making sure it is filled at least at peak times, so people keep coming back.

[GrayScare0]

You basically need to keep it full with friends and such as much as possible...After you get quite a few players in, people will start joining randomly from the list, then from there its a case of getting it on peoples favourites and making sure it is filled at least at peak times, so people keep coming back.

This exactly.  I started a pretty solid community all of a sudden after I decided one day to join with my brother, prompting random people to join (many of which are still regulars today).  People like to join servers that have players in them, but you don't have to have 19 people or something ridiculous like that--many TTT players prefer small servers.

[Handy_man]

This exactly.  I started a pretty solid community all of a sudden after I decided one day to join with my brother, prompting random people to join (many of which are still regulars today).  People like to join servers that have players in them, but you don't have to have 19 people or something ridiculous like that--many TTT players prefer small servers.

I would have to disagree people enjoy a multitude of different sizes, as i am sure you are aware @ ECG we have a 30 man TTT server its always busy busier then our standard 16 man server, its not all about the player limit.

Its about the content, the community, the admins and your friends basically you all need to make the community work get a good base, make sure you stay on top of admins and for the love of god don't sell it.

[GrayScare0]

I would have to disagree people enjoy a multitude of different sizes, as i am sure you are aware @ ECG we have a 30 man TTT server its always busy busier then our standard 16 man server, its not all about the player limit.

Its about the content, the community, the admins and your friends basically you all need to make the community work get a good base, make sure you stay on top of admins and for the love of god don't sell it.

I said many players.  Just saying that it's not necessary to have a huge number of people in order to have people play or become regulars.

[Kingen50cent]

I heard people doesn't like customs, they overpower the whole game,
My server is a normal TTT server just like the others with no customs.

[Handy_man]

I heard people doesn't like customs, they overpower the whole game,
My server is a normal TTT server just like the others with no customs.

Just an FYI we call servers with no customization to the server a "vanilla" server you know like the ice cream.

[GrayScare0]

I heard people doesn't like customs

Obviously quite a few people like it.  I don't, but how else would custom servers thrive?  But, on the other hand, you're right--quite a few people don't like customs.

Keep in mind that some servers, while advertised as vanilla (meaning no additional weapons or core modifications), have custom elements.  Examples include masks and (excessive) non-default CVARs.  A lot of people also don't regard higher player limits as part of the vanilla experience, as I have already covered, while others prefer them.  It really comes down to what type of crowd you're trying to attract.

We really can't tell you how you should set your server up without bias derived from personal preference.  Just do what you want and attract good, regular players.  Then you'll be fine.

[Kingen50cent]

So customs isnt needed to get players to stay and play my server? Thanks in case.

[Mustang]

I'll always support a vanilla server, what's your info?

[Kingen50cent]

Thanks mustang,
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[Mustang]

I joined for a little while today, and the server seems to have a bit of a lag problem. All my actions like opening doors or going up/down ladders take a few seconds to actually happen, and my walking seems to stutter a lot. I'm not sure if this is a server issue or if it was the guy with 300 ping, but if it's a consistent issue it'll probably keep the server empty as it's very annoying to play with

[Kingen50cent]

Mustang, my server is running on Xenonservers, theres a guy called forgotten he runs his server there and it averages about 18 players with no lag at all so i don't think my server would do it too as it's only TTT with no custom content.

So it has to be that guy with 300 ping.

[NaPStone2]

I thought we got past the "That guy has 3 bazzilion ping he must be the cause of our lag." phase.

Oh well, also

Xenon Servers

I'm sorry.

[Kingen50cent]

Whats your point NaP what are you trying to say?

[Mustang]

I thought we got past the "That guy has 3 bazzilion ping he must be the cause of our lag." phase.

Oh well, also
I'm sorry.

It was the only visible anomaly that I could come up with

[NaPStone2]

Whats your point NaP what are you trying to say?

I'm saying we had Xenon for a while, shitsucked
Switched servers.

Notingsucked.

[Kingen50cent]

So what server should i switch too any ideas..

[phoenixf129]

Try GamingDeluxe. They are bloody great!

[sniperduck]

I prefer small servers, it gives me a sense of being noticed and that goes for other people who join. That feeling makes us have (usually) a sense communication and liking of the server thus giving a good impression.

Also i like modded servers because it can give the game a twist you didn't think of it gives you the ability to work your traitor or detective round in different ways you usually couldn't do.