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zOMG Musings... by Z
Random thoughts on the experiences I've racked up whilst playing zOMG. :3
Running Log of zOMG Loading Habits
I'm sure I'm not the only one who's experienced this problem. While loading on Firefox, zOMG will suddenly halt to a stop, and stay there no matter what [unless I decide to dust off Chrome and risk epic buttonmash lag]. I know it isn't my connection being bad, since I'm the only one on the home router, and the router itself is five meters away at most [minimal interference due to doors and such, too]. Under normal conditions, it only takes zOMG a minute or two to load, and the bars progress smoothly [as in, the rate per time interval is the same, as certain pars prefer loading in chunks and others filling up pixel by pixel].

However, I can leave zOMG to "load" for more than 5 minutes, and no matter what, a stuck bar will always stay stuck. Regardless of refreshing, clearing cache, and what have you, it just refuses to work on Firefox.

So, this journal entry will chronicle times when I log onto zOMG from now on. Why? I've noticed irregularities in the problem, too. At times, I'll be playing just fine, and then switch areas only to fall in the trap. Other times I'll just be out from the get-go. And the rest, zOMG goes like nothing's wrong at all. So I'll check to see if it's a daily thing, something to do with the servers, or problems with the particular build.

[And if you're curious, I've got a pipelined build of Firefox 3.6.3 - if you don't know what pipelining is, see Jan's guide out in the zOMG forum.]

Wall of text, starting nao.


Template:
[Build ID]

[Date]
Test:
- [Area observed] [Time] - [Point of failure, if applicable]
Server:
- [Servers online at time of observation]

*Note, all times are PST.

S48379
Monday, 6/14/2010
- Zen Garden [9:17pm] Feathered Coatl - Loading Monsters, 0%
- Zen Garden [9:50pm] Deathmine - No problems
Tuesday, 6/15/2010
- Otami Ruins [8:18am] Feathered Coatl - No problems
Server:
- Feathered Coatl
- Flying Giftbox
- Deathmine

S48782
Thursday, 6/17.2010
- Null Chamber [6:57pm] Alarmskeeter - No problems
- Gold Beach [8:20pm] Alarmskeeter - No problems
Server:
- Alarmskeeter
- Anchor Bug
- Air Fluff

Friday, 6/18/2010
- Otami Ruins [3:05pm] Brain Clam - No problems
- Old Aqueduct [10:26pm] Brain Clam - No problems
Saturday, 6/19/2010
- Zen Garden [3:55pm] Brain Clam - No problems
- Zen Garden [7:24pm] Bootsnake - No problems
Sunday, 6/20/2010
- [1:09pm] Brain Clam, Null Chamber: No problems
- [2:39pm] Brain Clam, Gold Beach: No problems
Monday, 6/21/2010
- [6:14pm] Carrion Flower, Bass'ken Lake: Loading Monsters, 60%
- [6:23pm] Carrion Flower, Null Chamber: Loading Player Data, 60%
- [7:47pm] Otami Ruins Buzz Saw - No problems
Tuesday, 6/22/2010
- [4:48pm] Buzz Saw, Null Chamber: No problems
Wednesday, 6/23/2010
- [2:12pm] Buzz Saw, Barton Town: No problems
- [2:21pm] Buzz Saw, Village Greens: Loading Monsters, 60%
- [7:33pm] Feathered Coatl, Village Greens: No problems
- [8:13pm] Feathered Coatl, Bass'ken Lake: No problems
Thursday, 6/24/2010
- [11:10am] Feathered Coatl, Zen Garden: No problems
- [11:17am] Feathered Coatl, Barton Town: No problems
Friday, 6/25/2010
- [11:59am] Alarmskeeter, Zen Garden: No problems
- [5:37pm] Alarmskeeter, Bass'ken Lake: No problems
- [11:04pm] Alarmskeeter, Zen Garden: No problems






User Comments: [1]
Mizz Faith
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Fri Jun 18, 2010 @ 02:23am


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Interesting. I too run a pipelined version of Firefox and have similiar errors (since I've started playing again.) I figured it was just my internet connection (DSL) or my ancient computer. Keep us updated on your findings!

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