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Subject: I note one thing

Doing refresh (F5) on the main page is slow. clicking on the "Main page" link is much faster. Why, I can't guess, they should be the same.

15. May 2011, 18:37:53

Subject: Re: it is still a form of upgrading.

coan.net: Thanks for your post. My friend has managed to get into the site and play games now. However he is getting lots of problems where pages are not loading properly.

This is NOT a complaint but more of an observation. I too am finding that pages are not downloading properly and I get the long pause with just a white page and sometimes the page is distorted. As long as I am able to play the games it does not bother me.

15. May 2011, 18:20:39

happyjuggler0

Subject: Re: it is still a form of upgrading.

Modified by happyjuggler0 (15. May 2011, 18:26:40)

coan.net: "Cleaning cache" can mean different things to different people. When I decide to clear cache I have several options which I can choose to delete or not delete.

Cookies for example. I usually keep the cookies of the sites that I more or less trust, such as BK, while deleting the cookies from all other sites.

Today just now I cleared cookies for BK, something I haven't done in many months. The site is now loading much faster than it was before, noting that I am one of the people who had problems with the loading speed of the site very recently.

*edit: I also want to note that I clear my cache every day, at least once a day actually. After clearing what I want to clear, I then individually pick out which cookies to delete.

It could be something else I suppose. I also rebooted, then installed a flash reader update, then rebooted again. I know nothing of computers really, maybe that had something to do with it instead, I have no idea.

15. May 2011, 16:32:16

coan.net

Subject: Re: it is still a form of upgrading.

Modified by coan.net (15. May 2011, 17:16:06)

crosseyed: Sorry I don't have any suggestions since "everything" has already been done on the users side.

With a site change, when the IP address moves with the site there should be even less issues - but something issues with Cache pointing to the "old" place can cause issues with a site only 1/2 working... but with that already done, I guess that will not work.

Also using different browsers to see if the issue is with the browser and not the site or computer would be another suggestion - but since that was already done, I guess that was not it.

Also having the user log in from a different computer (if possible) to see if the issue is with the account or computer is another suggestion - but since that was already done, I guess that was not it.

And of course the suggestion already made to try to log in to a BrainKing domain they normally do not use (which will hopefully be "new" to the DNS and retrieve all the new & correct information to the computer.)

... it's hard to try to help once everything has already been tried.

15. May 2011, 14:11:28

Subject: Re: it is still a form of upgrading.

Fencer: Ok I accept that. My friend said he sent you message through the site so that confirms there is problem if you did not get it.

By the way I was not 'complaining' I was asking for your help on behalf of my friend.

15. May 2011, 14:07:00

Subject: Re: it is still a form of upgrading.

crosseyed: Actually, I've got messages from you only and nobody else is complaining. Anyway, if you don't get an instant response, it usually means that I am either too busy at the moment or I don't know the response yet.

15. May 2011, 14:02:39

Subject: Re: it is still a form of upgrading.

Fencer: Thank you. My friend can get into the site sometimes but can't make play any games. He told me has sent you a message.

I sent you two message regarding this problem to keep off this board. No doubt you are being sent 100's mesages and can't get through them.

15. May 2011, 13:57:21

Mort

Subject: Re: it is still a form of upgrading.

crosseyed: When it comes to computers, the difference between moving a site and upgrading a site can make a big difference in where a problem can be regarding access. This is not arguing, it is a fact of the computer age and of the www.

This is why I say "everything?" as sometimes (as I recall from past problems) a simple yet overlooked fix at your friends end could be affecting access.

As to be a know all.. no. Just someone (as with many people here) who knows how finicky computers and the web are.

15. May 2011, 13:56:24

Subject: Re: it is still a form of upgrading.

crosseyed: As I have said, our tests prove that BrainKing is not to blame. However, I can investigate and ask some network gurus if they come up with new ideas. That's all I can promise.

15. May 2011, 13:49:45

Subject: Re: it is still a form of upgrading.

(V): I am not arguing with you as it is obvious you are know all who is looking for an argument.

I am concerned for my friend and others who cannot get into site and I would like to think that someone would do the same for me if I could not get into the site.

15. May 2011, 13:42:49

Mort

Subject: Re: it is still a form of upgrading.

crosseyed: No it isn't.

... everything? That is a term that involves some relativity.

15. May 2011, 13:40:39

Subject: Re: I and you are the lucky ones that can sign in and play games.

(V): He has done everything possible and there is no need to nit pick it is still a form of upgrading.

15. May 2011, 13:37:10

Mort

Subject: Re: I and you are the lucky ones that can sign in and play games.

crosseyed: Not really, depends on your ISP and it's relation to the new server. Has your friend cleaned cookies, cache's etc?

He didn't upgrade he moved it.

15. May 2011, 13:32:32

Subject: Re: Faulty site.

Modified by crosseyed_uk (15. May 2011, 13:33:39)

(V): Or that there is actually a problem with this site. I and you are the lucky ones that can sign in and play games. I am sure there are many more than just my friend who can't get in that we don't know about.

It is odd that since Fencer changed things that some of us are getting problems with this site. I keep getting the long white page and the page take ages to download and other strange things happening with the site.

However even if it is Global it only happened when Fencer upgraded this site.

15. May 2011, 13:30:38

Mort

eg.. yesterday morning downloading demo's onto the xbox360 was terrible. But.... on other times besides Saturday morning it's been fine. Lotta people must have been on the site.

15. May 2011, 13:25:07

Mort

Subject: Re: Faulty site.

crosseyed: No, but that you can get in and your friend cannot suggests it's your friends end!!

15. May 2011, 13:18:59

Subject: Re: Faulty site.

crosseyed: Are my posts invisible?

15. May 2011, 12:58:37

Subject: Re: very very slow here

MadMonkey: I keep it in mind.

15. May 2011, 12:57:29

Bottom line:

As I have mentioned in the Server News, we are still in a process of tuning some servers parameters, just to make sure that everything is balanced to the best performance. However, it is very unlikely that if a problem occurs and it is actually caused by the site, it would affect only a few users. In 10 years of our existence, we had solved many bad situations and all of them had been caused by global issues - affecting the whole site.

By the way, I never said that I am the best programmer in the world who can solve every possible problem. If a buggy situation just happens and, after trying my best, I find out that I am out of ideas and no solution works, well, we must learn to live with it.

I have a 30 Mbps cable connection at home and although it is a very fast line, there are still many sites that work incredibly slow for me. I don't complain, I take it as a fact.

15. May 2011, 12:57:26

MadMonkey

Subject: Re: very very slow here

Fencer: My computer didn't make my breakfast this morning............must be your fault

Oh, still doesn't 'Move and go to next team Match' game

Happy Sunday Boss

15. May 2011, 12:45:37

Subject: Re: very very slow here

Dalmatiner: I've just checked your account, to make sure nothing is wrong with it. Logged in within a fraction of second, opened some games, browsed through various pages. No problems at all.

15. May 2011, 12:42:49

Guys, please. What do you want from me, miracles?

As you can see, there are many people who confirm that BrainKing is accessible and fast for them, as usual. Our internal tests that are running continuously show that all functions work normally, there is no overload and data throughput is smooth, showing no anomalies.

I don't say that people who has problems are idiots or don't know how to use their computers. On the contrary, it is quite possible that BrainKing is slow for some of them, because that's how the web works, naturally. My duty is to keep the site alive and, if a problem shows up, try to solve it. From our perspective, nothing unusual happens here and something wrong happens outside the server, we can hardly do anything about it.

15. May 2011, 12:28:36

Dalmatiner

Subject: very very slow here

tried 4 computers, three browsers and did all the usual things like empty cache etc. Took me 42 minutes from entering brainking to finally come here. Not nice indeed!

15. May 2011, 12:27:04

Subject: Re: Faulty site.

Modified by crosseyed_uk (15. May 2011, 12:38:56)

crosseyed: Fencer my friend still cannot get into this site to play games. When he can sign in he can't do anything. I sent you two messages and you have not responded to them. Did you get them? I suspect there are lots of other people who can't get into this site.

15. May 2011, 11:11:58

Mort

Subject: Re: brand new computer as of yesterday and this site is very slow loading

Bernice: Probably your computer then, unless you've cleaned it up.

15. May 2011, 11:06:52

Mort

BK seems fine... though any difference I can't say is BK as I've just upgrading to Firefox 4.

15. May 2011, 09:04:40

ellieoop

Subject: Re:

rod03801: me too, it's very fast.

15. May 2011, 07:06:17

rod03801

Subject: Re:

coan.net: Completely normal and fast for me as well.

15. May 2011, 04:30:01

Bernice

I just couldnt get in thru log in...had to go to guest log in and get in that way...not happy Jan :(

15. May 2011, 02:20:04

coan.net

For me, I haven't seen any slowness.

15. May 2011, 01:04:05

happyjuggler0

Subject: slow

Ok, I'll chime in too. The site has been unusually slow for me today too.

15. May 2011, 01:03:32

Mélusine

For me, it's different : when I use my laptop,it's rather slow but when I use my familial pc, it's very fast. I think it comes from the pc. On my familial pc, I've put a very powerful graphic card and that helps, I think.

15. May 2011, 00:56:03

Bernice

Modified by Bernice (15. May 2011, 00:56:32)

well I have a brand new computer as of yesterday and this site is very slow loading...first I get a plain white page and then only half the page comes up and very slowly the rest decides to appear

14. May 2011, 19:04:32

Modified by crosseyed_uk (14. May 2011, 21:33:36)

Ok thanks Fencer I will pass that on. Thanks for the quick response. I have not had any problems and have been in the site several times today. The only thing I have noticed sometimes is the pages goes white and slow when I click to make my moves.

I have sent you a message with his reply to what you told me to tell them, to keep away from this board.

PS. My friend can sign in but can't do anything else.

14. May 2011, 18:58:37

Subject: Re: No access for some players.

crosseyed: From a user's point of view, nothing has actually changed, even the server's IP address is still the same. Host tracker confirms that BrainKing is accessible from everywhere.
As temporary workaround, ask them to try another domain, e.g. BrainKing.cz, BrainKing.de etc., just in case it is a local DNS problem.

14. May 2011, 18:51:01

Subject: No access for some players.

Some people are having problems getting to the site. Is there anything I can suggest to the player I know that can't get in?

13. May 2011, 21:22:30

Deb4858

Subject: Re: New Players

MadMonkey:
Thank you!

13. May 2011, 21:19:09

MadMonkey

Subject: Re: New Players

Deb4858: The points are not really for anything...they are more of a personal challenge. Fencer (who owns BrainKing) has come up with a lot of different challenges (or goals if you like) that you can try and reach. For everyone you reach you get a certain amount of points.

Here is the page that tells you who has the most ----> Achievements

If you go to your profile, and click on the last Tab, you can look through all the achievements, and see which ones you would like to aim for

13. May 2011, 21:10:02

Deb4858

Subject: Re: New Players

MadMonkey:
I am a member of your fellowship. Actually, alot of fellowships invited me. What are achievment points used for?

13. May 2011, 21:04:29

MadMonkey

Subject: Re: New Players

Deb4858: Well, not exactly Deb

Feel free to chat on any of the Public ones -----> Discussion Boards

If you have any particular game questions, every game here has its own Discussion Board. Anything to do with BrainKing itself can be asked here (or the General or Members boards).

Also you are in a few fellowships (including my Madhouse lol), someone will always reply to you in those

13. May 2011, 20:55:17

Deb4858

Subject: New Players

Is there a Discussion Board for new players?

10. May 2011, 20:40:33

Mort

Subject: Re: Sniff

rabbitoid: Maybe next time

10. May 2011, 09:29:16

Mournblade

She's probably allergic to rabbits

10. May 2011, 09:05:43

rabbitoid

Subject: Sniff

I didn't receive any mail from linda.

What did I do to deserve this cruel treatment? buuuuuh

10. May 2011, 00:56:03

rod03801

Subject: Re: linda1

*Bright Eyes*:It was taken care of days ago.

7. May 2011, 13:20:44

SL-Mark

Subject: Re: Championship world BK 2011

hoky: Great!
But what is the difference between England and Great Britain? And where are my wins for Scotland?

6. May 2011, 19:31:29

hoky

Subject: Championship world BK 2011

Mistrovství světa BK 2011

Medails sequence nation after 16 games:

1. Czech Republic 7 - 8 - 9
2. England 2 - 0 - 0
3. Netherlands 1 - 2 - 0
4. Italy 1 - 1 - 0
5. USA 1 - 0 - 1
6. - 7. Bavaria and Russia 1 - 0 - 0
8. Germany 0 - 2 - 1
9. Brunei Darussalam 0 - 1 - 1
10. Slovakia 0 - 1 - 0
11. Great Britain 0 - 0 - 4
12. - 13. Finland and Spain 0 - 0 - 1
--------------------------
without nationality 2 - 1 - 0

6. May 2011, 01:41:58

El Cid