[Notice] - Scheduled Downtime - Mar 03, 2024 @ 2300 UFP Time

Jess · Posted Thu 22 Feb, 2024 10:01 PM

UPDATE:

Due to finding several blockers that would prevent a successful upgrade, we've decided to push the maintenance back by a week. The new maintenance date is Sunday March 3. 2024 at 2300 UFP Time

Thank you!

In an effort to ensure the UFP remains up to date on all security updates for our server, we will be taking the server offline on Sunday 25th February 2024 @ 23:00 UFP Time to perform necessary upgrades.

During this time, the website and Teamspeak will be unavailable. Discord will remain available, and updates will be provided via Discord whenever possible during the maintenance. At this time, there will be no changes made to the forums or the overall website. This maintenance is only to resolve certain high priority update items and ensure we continue to receive security patches.

Additionally, at the conclusion of the maintenance, the Teamspeak server will be retired. Over the coming days leading up to the maintenance, we will be updating the Teamspeak block next to the Who's Online list to reflect Discord members currently online.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and we thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to ensure the UFP remains a safe place for everyone.

Sincerely,

Rear Admiral Jess
Deputy Head of Technical Services

Chris Wilkinson · Posted Thu 22 Feb, 2024 10:11 PM

Thanks for letting us know Jess

Josh Broughm · Posted Thu 22 Feb, 2024 11:18 PM

Can I ask why TS is being retired?

Three of Seven · Posted Thu 22 Feb, 2024 11:35 PM

Originally Posted by Josh Broughm

Can I ask why TS is being retired?

Hi Josh,

The decision to retire TeamSpeak is due to the developers behind the software not keeping up with the current generation of internet users. The feature set lags behind Discord, and as such, it has become more of a relic of a bygone era. This decision was taken with the full consent of all CL4, CL5, and CL6 users, which after 28 votes to retire TeamSpeak, only 1 voted against, 5 abstained, and 22 voted in favour.

While the voice quality on Discord is inferior to TeamSpeak, and we don't have control of the data, we can still make efforts to moderate it effectively, and impliment bots that can add a layer of protection. Discord also allows users to share their screen, something which can be very valuable, the mobile app is free, and it can also be used via a web browser, making it very accessible.

Personally, I love TeamSpeak, I would rather keep it, but even at this point, I must concede that it is a relic, and to continue the growth of the UFP, we must adapt with the ever changing landscape.

I hope this answers your questions, and if you have anything further, I shall try my best to answer them.

Regards,
Three of Seven - Fleet Admiral

LegateImperator · Posted Fri 23 Feb, 2024 5:41 AM

Thanks for the heads up!

Mack · Posted Fri 23 Feb, 2024 6:12 AM

I'm sad to see this go, as despite being superior in voice quality - TS3 is indeed obsolete.

The teamspeak has several relic and historical files in our file browsers, funny recordings, and so forth.

Will this be back-up?

Jess · Posted Fri 23 Feb, 2024 10:09 AM

Originally Posted by Mack

I'm sad to see this go, as despite being superior in voice quality - TS3 is indeed obsolete.

The teamspeak has several relic and historical files in our file browsers, funny recordings, and so forth.

Will this be back-up?

Hello Mack,

Yes, those files will be backed up and stored securely. At this point, all that’s being done is shutting down the Teamspeak server.

Bedders · Posted Fri 23 Feb, 2024 11:35 AM

Thanks for the heads-up, and good luck with the maintenance Jess!

RavenSplat · Posted Fri 23 Feb, 2024 12:25 PM

Hey Jess. Thanks for the heads up and I hope all the updates go smoothly and don't take too much time and I appreciate that updates will be provided through discord.

WoorLord · Posted Fri 23 Feb, 2024 5:41 PM

Thanks Jess - I hope things go without a hitch.

Jess · Posted Sat 24 Feb, 2024 9:41 PM

UPDATE:

Due to finding several blockers that would prevent a successful upgrade, we've decided to push the maintenance back by a week. The new maintenance date is Sunday March 3. 2024 at 2300 UFP Time

Thank you!

Josh Broughm · Posted Sat 24 Feb, 2024 11:05 PM

Originally Posted by Three of Seven

Hi Josh,

The decision to retire TeamSpeak is due to the developers behind the software not keeping up with the current generation of internet users. The feature set lags behind Discord, and as such, it has become more of a relic of a bygone era. This decision was taken with the full consent of all CL4, CL5, and CL6 users, which after 28 votes to retire TeamSpeak, only 1 voted against, 5 abstained, and 22 voted in favour.

While the voice quality on Discord is inferior to TeamSpeak, and we don't have control of the data, we can still make efforts to moderate it effectively, and impliment bots that can add a layer of protection. Discord also allows users to share their screen, something which can be very valuable, the mobile app is free, and it can also be used via a web browser, making it very accessible.

Personally, I love TeamSpeak, I would rather keep it, but even at this point, I must concede that it is a relic, and to continue the growth of the UFP, we must adapt with the ever changing landscape.

I hope this answers your questions, and if you have anything further, I shall try my best to answer them.

Regards,
Three of Seven - Fleet Admiral

Tanks Three!

MaxwellBurke · Posted Mon 26 Feb, 2024 7:29 AM

*uninstalls teamspeak after installing it specifically for UFP*

Jess · Posted Sat 02 Mar, 2024 6:49 AM

This is just a reminder that scheduled maintenance will proceed on Sunday March 3, 2024 at 2300 UFP Time. During this time, the website will not be available. Updates will be posted on Discord.

Jess · Posted Mon 04 Mar, 2024 3:13 AM

The maintenance has been completed without any issues. If you are experiencing any problems with the site, please submit a request using this form: https://ufplanets.com/forumdisplay.p...vices-Requests

Thank you for your patience and understanding!

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