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We're all going on this trip together, so grab your snack bars and pull up a chair for some important details! :3
Slash has informed me that Aywas will be embarking on its planned server move on Monday, May 28th at 12:00 AM AST/CST (that's one minute after 11:59 PM on Sunday). Prior to this time, you may use the site as normal.
At the scheduled time, Aywas will be going down and will remain down until all of the data has successfully migrated to the new server.
A new server is really exciting! This will be a tremendous help to the lag issues we've been enduring, means no more weekly crashes, give us more room to host your pretty custom pet images, and offer us just more speed, storage, and space in general.
To prevent misinformation from floating around out there, the downtime is mandatory.
While we could migrate some data in the background with a live site, because new data is constantly being added, that means most of your gameplay wouldn't be copied over to the new server and that we'd have to disable custom and breeding scripts. Even in that scenario, the site would eventually have to go down to move the database anyway.
Instead of messing with all that and risking data loss, we are simply taking the site down and moving everything at one time. Your account information will be safe and you will not lose your daily login bonus or your Xero streak. :3
Downtime does not mean glitchfixing! time. I saw some confusion over this, so I wanted to take a moment to explain that the site has to go down in order to safely move the data. It has nothing to do with going in and fixing bugs; messing with fixes while the site is being migrated would not be possible.
Due to the size of Aywas, we do not have an ETA on how long the migration will take. We will be posting updates on our Facebook page as we receive them. You should be able to see the updates even if you are not logged in or don't have an account.
If you need to directly reach me for any reason during the move, you may contact me at [email protected]. I will also try to hang out on the Aywas AIM account, which is aywasteam. The support e-mail, [email protected], will also be open.
If I get any more information or updates from Slash, I will be sure to pass them on to you! We really appreciate your patience, understanding and cooperation through this process, which will benefit everyone.
While the site is down, try to relax and enjoy your time elsewhere! Let the server team do their job. :) Aywas will be waiting for you when it comes back up. <3
- Eri
Posted by Eri & --
(#17) on Fri May 25, 2012 10:08pm
- LA's DarkFireWolf
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Posted on: Fri May 25, 2012 10:15pm
*puts things in boxes* *sniffle* Oh old server you have been the home I have grown up in, I shall miss you. *eyes new server home* Buuut, not all that much xP!
HURRAY! I look forward to the grand reopening x3.
- fairyneko
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Posted on: Fri May 25, 2012 10:16pm
Awesome~ i'm looking forward to this~ i called the site needing a new server
- fairyneko
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Posted on: Fri May 25, 2012 10:17pm
** needing a new server during the christmas event, It's pleasantly surprised we haven't needed to move since then. This current server has been a good one.
- Kyte
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Posted on: Fri May 25, 2012 10:19pm
PARTY ON FACEBOOK. I'LL BRING THE DIP!
- Eggy
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Posted on: Fri May 25, 2012 10:19pm
Oh my goodness, I'm looking forward to accessing lairs and pet pages once this is over. *Drools*
- Witaly
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Posted on: Fri May 25, 2012 10:20pm
We're all gonna dieeeeee. D: /sobs In all seriousness, though, thanks for the warning and yay we're getting a new server! :D
- Kei 🎃
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Posted on: Fri May 25, 2012 10:21pm
Yay for not loosing my Xero streak~! :D I'll play with psds and new custom images while the site is down. And read. Though I'll miss my buddies till the site comes back.
- Fuzzball
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Posted on: Fri May 25, 2012 10:22pm
Must ring addiction centre... will need therapy!!!
- MidnightSnow
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Posted on: Fri May 25, 2012 10:24pm
HighRise approves of shiny.....
Posted on: Fri May 25, 2012 10:14pm
YAY!! Good Luck As well <3