Server down?

[Hook2727]

I second that. It was going great for a bit no doubt you guys will handle it. THANKS!




Artorius Drakkarr'' Shaman of the Coven of Darkness

[Valeron]

While we wait, I figure I will go ahead and start the thank yous to the DMs that are managing more then their share of work right now. With out you all this game would be a forgotten memory of games past. Most of us would be playing Neverwinter online wishing we could go back to the days of depth to are characters. Also, I would like to thank the seasoned players that are like older siblings by helping with lore, mechanics of the games, and sounding boards for our own character development.

Without the community this game wouldn't feel... well like a community. So thank you all.


*also would like to add to the tech department. I am sure they tire of doing so much work also*

I completely agree with you. Thank you DMs for all of your hard work and thanks to the other players who help fill my virtual home.

[Steve]

Is there anything that non-Staff can do to prevent or protect BGTSCC from getting attacked? There is a whole community here, with resources I'm sure, and that would be more than willing to support BGTSCC get onto solid, stable footing.

[Storm Munin]

Looks promising for server now.

Close but no cigar yet though.


Edit: in.

[krimsondaddy]

Server is up

[ShadowFiend]

As soon as the server comes back, we'll divide people into groups to reduce lag for the mega event. I'll be next to the Fugue recruitment drive sign. Look me up. Once in a lifetime opportunity.

Wait what ? BloodLust is involved ?

https://youtu.be/wSmYSZGMZj0?t=42s

lol XD

[Storm Munin]

Out

[Gwiston]

i am starting to get vexed

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSBmi9axlR0

[DM Golem]

Is there anything that non-Staff can do to prevent or protect BGTSCC from getting attacked? There is a whole community here, with resources I'm sure, and that would be more than willing to support BGTSCC get onto solid, stable footing.

Unfortunately not at the moment, but we will be sure to ask if that changes.

[DM Golem]

Server down again, it looks like our attacker doesn't have much to do tonight.

Working on getting it back up.

[Hook2727]

getting hot under the collar


Artorius Drakkarr'' super goof

[krimsondaddy]

DDOS vs DOS Education. And how to prevet it

DOS
The most easily executed type of DoS attack is one that is launched from a single origin. In this attack, a single machine somewhere on the Internet issues a barrage of network requests against a targeted victim machine.

DDOS (IE Bot-Net)
Where does an attacker even get thousands of machines to launch a DDoS? Distributed Denial of Service attacks are executed by a so-called botnet – a collection of computers around the world infected with an attacker's malware.

Malware infections can install silent software on a victim machine which places it under the control of a remote attacker. Successful botnets can be comprised of hundreds of thousands of infected machines, typically without the owners' knowledge. There big money in creating botnets – among other things, botnet creators rent out their creations to criminal enterprises who can use them to launch a DDoS.

Large-scale DDoS attacks are not random. The perpetrators choose their victim deliberately, either due to a grudge, revenge, or an attempt to bully them into meeting some demands – possibly including paying extortion. Renting a botnot to launch a DDoS can cost about $100 per day, so the duration of an attack is partially dependent on how well-funded the attacker.

Can a DDoS be stopped?

Let's start with the bad news: It is very difficult to defend against a sophisticated DDoS attack launched by a determined adversary.

Many organizations struck by a DDoS are left to scramble in an effort to stop the attack once it has already begun. Sometimes this requires coordination with the ISP that provides network access. This is especially true when an ISP is forced to "null route" a victim – meaning that to protect other customers, the ISP routes traffic intended for the victim into the trash. This of course effectively prevents all access, including from legitimate users.

Pretty much, as we sit here lets all think about the last time we updated and scaned our computers (or servers) for maleware. Does you granny have a computer that shes never updated. Are you (like me) one of the people that hates virus protection programs cause it slows down your gaming rig. Basically its like the global warming crisis. A ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

Reference
http://www.esecurityplanet.com/network- ... tacks.html

[ctothep]

...

Renting a botnot to launch a DDoS can cost about $100 per day, so the duration of an attack is partially dependent on how well-funded the attacker.

...

wow if that is true this guy must have paid a lot of money considering he does this for more than half a year now?

what a waste lol

[Altonmyr]

sigh... i just wanted to play a little bit since i just got off work.

[Inappropriate word edited out by DM Ghost]

[DM Golem]

Down again, working on getting it back up.

Just think of all the effort this is taking someone!

Anyone who was in the event and missed out on denouement XP PM me