Hello,

Have you ever tried logging onto oldcp and finding that it won't load? It just says Connecting forever?

That is because the database server that the game server is programmed to use to check if you got your password right won't work. That means I have to come on (which could take many hours until i realise) and reboot it.

Have you ever tried to login to oldcp but it says Timed out?

That is because the server that is supposed to make it possible to talk to other penguins around the world is dead and the precautions used to tackle the server from being left dead have failed. That takes me to re-start and diagnose the issue.

Have you ever been playing oldcp, all all of a sudden it says 'Connection Lost'?

That is because the server has died during your time using it. Recently, it's most likely because of a serious problem in the code/machine that made it die. If the machine can't restart it itself, I need to do it. Which probably causes problem #2 to arise for a considerable amount of time.

Recently, all 3 of these problems have been happening ALOT especially over the last 2 days. And with the planned moderator competition this weekend, these circumstances make it virtually impossible to have fun.

In the best interest of having a great time, and realising new stuff and making new mods, we must wait until next weekend. I'm stalling again because there's still a possible problem with the database (although just before this i just started a new trick that might nail the problem forever). With problems like these, the moderator competition cannot happen.

It is very saddening to me to see these problems happen, and after countless efforts to stop them, problems that still continue can get worse and cause even more stress and difficulty.

Things have definitely improved today though, and we might even be fixed for good. The only way we can tell if we are fixed for good is if the server stays up all night, all day and forever until I restart it for a PROPER update that means more than just background maintenance to you guys.

Anyway, I am proud to announce the moderator competition will:

Begin next Week on Friday 22nd at 5PM USA, 11 PM UK (daylight saving hours)

See you then! Plenty more time to be prepared, and you might be able to make plans around the situated date too.

- Damen Spike

ok cya on friday again lol

Ok Damen! Thanks for letting us know ! I might be able to attend that one, but i don't think i will be able to go on sunday. I can go on most of the other days but i dont think sunday. Thanks for letting us know once again!

Oh yeah it's on Friday! see you on friday Lol







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damen do u mean 10:00 for UK? because UK is five hours ahead of us (of course you know) and when its five for us it wont be nine for you

I can't go unforunetly. I have to go somewhere throughout the competition so I'm sad about that but I could hopefully make it next month. Until then my co-leader is taking over the team this month while i'm gone & I might not even be able to attend while i'm gone even though I will try my best to attend but until further notice I can't attend.

see ya on friday i guess im trying to stay positive like May says whenever oldcp is down even if i have to wait another week

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damen do u mean 10:00 for UK? because UK is five hours ahead of us (of course you know) and when its five for us it wont be nine for you

I believe due to the clocks moving backward for winter it increases the gap to 6.

DAMEN PLZ FIX IT ITS GONNA STOP CONNECTING WHEN IM 98

Ok, see ya' on Friday, Damen!

Oh I can't wait.
The 22nd is gonna be the best day ever. Catching fire, start of my one week off of school, and then the mod contest! (:

damen i have a school fair on that day is it the follow in three days like : friday,saturday,and sunday or is it just friday because i was really looking forward to it

Alright, Damen I know you're trying you're best so keep working!! You might finally resolve the connection problem by then!! I think that is a excellent date for me and other fellow penguins!! Friday again the most funnest day because no school after that in tell Monday!! So, keep up the good work damen you're doing great out there!! I'm glad we have someone smart earning this site!!



~Furry On!

Sounds great, although next weekend may be a bad weekend for allot of people as it is the weekend before Thanksgiving break, but I believe I'll be able to make it.