Tutorial - How to Test a Server.
January 1, 2007 1:02 AMWhat is an approved Server?
Here at XBConnect, we have a program that allows our members to have a server that is tested by the XBConnect Staff and certified being approved. With this program, all of our members can see in the server list a lightning bolt next to a servers name, showing them that the server is stable and lag free. Along with the status on the server page, the member is also " Auto Voiced " in the Game1 room, meaning their name is red and at the top of the list.
If the server has an upload speed greater than 500kbs (verified by speed test), let an operator know in the help channel so that they can verify the results. If the speed test comes back positive, you will be placed on the "Pending List".
The next step is an online game test, where one of the VOP test team members will play in your server and check for lag. The online game test consists of the following.
Halo 1:
1. You will need to have six players max. All Xbox sections must be full.
2. You can play any game Slayer, Capture the Flag, King of the hill.. But if the server lags too much it will be denied.
Halo 2: You will need a minimum of 10 players, and must play the following three games. If 2 games out of the 3 have connection problems and/or is laggy the server gets denied.
1. Snipers - Coagulation - 15 Kills - FFA
2. Swords - Lockout - 15 Kills - FFA
3. Rockets - Ivory Tower - 15 Kills - FFA
After Testing:
Come back to help and ask an op to assist you. They can take the person off of pending and add them to the VOP list.