Game Tracker - Revision history

24.115.137.179: updated

2010-04-25T04:25:53Z

updated

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	The Game Tracker is a central, master server that holds a list of all current multiplayer servers.		The Game Tracker is a central, master server that holds a list of all current multiplayer servers. The tracker works on the UDP protocol and uses port 18444.

	==Method of operation==		==Method of operation==
	Upon starting a server, the server itself contacts the game tracker and sends a short packet. The game tracker detects what IP and port this packet is coming from, marks it as a server, and adds it to the list of currently running servers. When someone at the multiplayer Join Game screen queries the tracker, ~~they also send~~ a short packet requesting a list of servers. The tracker responds with a packet, or in some cases, ~~multiple~~ packets, containing a list of server IPs and ports. ~~There is one byte for~~ each octet of the IP, and two for the port, resulting in a total of 6 bytes per server. There is minimal overhead per reply (under 20 bytes). This is followed by a disconnect "handshake" by the server, and the connection is closed.		Upon starting a server, the server itself contacts the game tracker and sends a short packet. The game tracker detects what IP and port this packet is coming from, marks it as a server, and adds it to the list of currently running servers. When someone at the multiplayer Join Game screen queries the tracker, their game sends a short packet requesting a list of servers. The tracker responds with a packet, or in some cases, a series of packets, containing a list of server IPs and ports. The client acknowledges that it has received each packet.

	Game servers stay on the tracker by periodically sending ~~a "PING" to the tracker (which replies with a resounding PONG)~~. Due to the fact that the tracker will wait for a short time to pass until it removes a "dead" server (one that hasn't ~~PINGed~~), the client must send these packets every ~~one to three~~ minutes.		Game servers stay on the tracker by periodically sending an announce. Due to the fact that the tracker will wait for a short time to pass until it removes a "dead" server (one that hasn't announced recently), the client must send these packets every few minutes.

	Servers are removed from the tracker by either of two ways: Closing the server or not ~~sending~~ a ~~PING~~. Closing the server will send a server removal request packet to the tracker. Just like when a server contacts the tracker to be added to the list, the tracker reads the source IP and port of this packet and removes that server from its list. The second way, not ~~sending a PING~~, commonly occurs when a server ~~crashes~~. Since the server is no longer running, it doesn't send any ~~PINGs~~ to the tracker, which will remove that server after a period of ~~several minutes without pings~~.		Servers are removed from the tracker by either of two ways: Closing the server or not announcing for a period of time. Closing the server will send a server removal request packet to the tracker. Just like when a server contacts the tracker to be added to the list, the tracker reads the source IP and port of this packet and removes that server from its list. The second way, not announcing, commonly occurs when a server doesn't cleanly close (crash, etc). Since the server is no longer running, it doesn't send any more announces to the tracker, which will remove that server after a short period of time.

	The game tracker does not initiate any connections to clients/servers at any time. All connections are initiated by clients/servers.		The game tracker does not initiate any connections to clients/servers at any time. All connections are initiated by clients/servers.
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	==Tracker lag?==		==Tracker lag?==
	It is ''' not possible''' for the game tracker to make gameplay laggy.		It is '''not possible''' for the game tracker to make gameplay laggy.

	==Backup trackers==		==Backup trackers==

24.115.137.179: /* Backup trackers */ fsdsfdsfddf

2010-03-30T18:48:42Z

Backup trackers: fsdsfdsfddf

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	*[[Faction Files]] Backup Game Tracker - [http://rfgt.factionfiles.com [Click for info and instructions]] (Note: This tracker is the same as rfgt.nebulamods.com)		*[[Faction Files]] Backup Game Tracker - [http://rfgt.factionfiles.com [Click for info and instructions]] (Note: This tracker is the same as rfgt.nebulamods.com)
	*Run Masters Backup Game Tracker - [http://rm.servehttp.com/news.php?readmore=20#comments [Click for info and instructions]] (Note: This tracker is now synchronized with Faction Files.)		*Run Masters Backup Game Tracker - [http://rm.servehttp.com/news.php?readmore=20#comments [Click for info and instructions]] (Note: This tracker is now synchronized with Faction Files.)
	'''Note: '''The Faction Files and Run Masters game trackers are synced to each other. The servers and players are the same on ~~both~~.		'''Note: '''The NebulaMods, Faction Files, and Run Masters game trackers are synced with each other. The servers and players are the same on all three trackers.

	==External links==		==External links==
	* [http://rfgt.factionfiles.com Faction Files BACKUP Red Faction Game Tracker]		* [http://rfgt.factionfiles.com Faction Files BACKUP Red Faction Game Tracker]
	[[Category:Red Faction]]		[[Category:Red Faction]]

24.115.137.179: fixed link and deleted crap ones that dont work anymore

2010-03-29T04:15:00Z

fixed link and deleted crap ones that dont work anymore

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	==External links==		==External links==
	* [http://rfgt.~~nebulamods.com NebulaMods~~.com BACKUP Red Faction Game Tracker]		* [http://rfgt.factionfiles.com Faction Files BACKUP Red Faction Game Tracker]
	* [http://www.nebulamods.com/?section=rf&page=rfsl NebulaMods.com RF Server Browser]
	* [http://www.panjaland.com PanjaLand PanjaTracker favlist.adr loader]
	[[Category:Red Faction]]		[[Category:Red Faction]]

24.115.137.179: asdfghj

2010-03-29T04:12:52Z

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	==Backup trackers==		==Backup trackers==
	*[[Faction Files]] Backup Game Tracker - [http://rfgt.factionfiles.com [Click for info and instructions]] (Note: This tracker is the same as rfgt.nebulamods.com)		*[[Faction Files]] Backup Game Tracker - [http://rfgt.factionfiles.com [Click for info and instructions]] (Note: This tracker is the same as rfgt.nebulamods.com)
	*Run Masters Backup Game Tracker - [http://rm.servehttp.com/news.php?readmore=20#comments [Click for info and instructions]]		*Run Masters Backup Game Tracker - [http://rm.servehttp.com/news.php?readmore=20#comments [Click for info and instructions]] (Note: This tracker is now synchronized with Faction Files.)
	'''Note: '''The Faction Files and Run Masters game trackers are synced to each other. The servers and players are the same on both.		'''Note: '''The Faction Files and Run Masters game trackers are synced to each other. The servers and players are the same on both.

24.115.137.179: a note

2010-03-16T20:43:50Z

a note

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	==Backup trackers==		==Backup trackers==
	*[[Faction Files]] Backup Game Tracker - [http://rfgt.factionfiles.com [Click for info and instructions]]		*[[Faction Files]] Backup Game Tracker - [http://rfgt.factionfiles.com [Click for info and instructions]] (Note: This tracker is the same as rfgt.nebulamods.com)
	*Run Masters Backup Game Tracker - [http://rm.servehttp.com/news.php?readmore=20#comments [Click for info and instructions]]		*Run Masters Backup Game Tracker - [http://rm.servehttp.com/news.php?readmore=20#comments [Click for info and instructions]]
	'''Note: '''The Faction Files and Run Masters game trackers are synced to each other. The servers and players are the same on both.		'''Note: '''The Faction Files and Run Masters game trackers are synced to each other. The servers and players are the same on both.

24.115.137.179: new links, and deleted other useless trackers

2010-03-16T20:43:22Z

new links, and deleted other useless trackers

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	==Backup trackers==		==Backup trackers==
	~~Multiple backup trackers have been made. The most commonly-known ones are as follows:~~		*[[Faction Files]] Backup Game Tracker - [http://rfgt.factionfiles.com [Click for info and instructions]]
	*[[~~FactionFiles]] RFGT - Hosted by [[FactionFiles\|FactionFiles.com~~]] - [http://rfgt.factionfiles.com [Click for info]]		*Run Masters Backup Game Tracker - [http://rm.servehttp.com/news.php?readmore=20#comments [Click for info and instructions]]
	*~~(Name unknown)~~ - ~~Previously hosted by RedFactionNet~~.com ~~- Written by Matmas - OFFLINE as of early 2009~~		'''Note: '''The Faction Files and Run Masters game trackers are synced to each other. The servers and players are the same on both.
	*(No name) - Unknown if ever hosted - Written by +Wub+ - OFFLINE
	*(No name) - Hosted temporarily - Written by SnipedDragon - OFFLINE
	*PanjaTracker - Hosted by PanjaLand - Written by ctrl_freq (Not a true game ~~tracker) - OFFLINE as of early 2009~~

	==External links==		==External links==

142.163.159.182 at 19:15, 16 March 2010

2010-03-16T19:15:52Z

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	* [http://www.panjaland.com PanjaLand PanjaTracker favlist.adr loader]		* [http://www.panjaland.com PanjaLand PanjaTracker favlist.adr loader]
	[[Category:Red Faction]]		[[Category:Red Faction]]


	~~noobs~~

142.163.159.182 at 19:14, 16 March 2010

2010-03-16T19:14:45Z

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	==Tracker lag?==		==Tracker lag?==
	It is ''' not possible''' for the game tracker to make gameplay laggy.		It is ''' not possible''' for the game tracker to make gameplay laggy.

			==Backup trackers==
			Multiple backup trackers have been made. The most commonly-known ones are as follows:
			*[[FactionFiles]] RFGT - Hosted by [[FactionFiles\|FactionFiles.com]] - [http://rfgt.factionfiles.com [Click for info]]
			*(Name unknown) - Previously hosted by RedFactionNet.com - Written by Matmas - OFFLINE as of early 2009
			*(No name) - Unknown if ever hosted - Written by +Wub+ - OFFLINE
			*(No name) - Hosted temporarily - Written by SnipedDragon - OFFLINE
			*PanjaTracker - Hosted by PanjaLand - Written by ctrl_freq (Not a true game tracker) - OFFLINE as of early 2009

	==External links==		==External links==

89.75.45.52: /* External links */

2009-12-12T19:52:03Z

External links

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	* [http://www.panjaland.com PanjaLand PanjaTracker favlist.adr loader]		* [http://www.panjaland.com PanjaLand PanjaTracker favlist.adr loader]
	[[Category:Red Faction]]		[[Category:Red Faction]]


			noobs

89.75.45.52: /* Backup trackers */

2009-12-12T19:51:54Z

Backup trackers

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	==Tracker lag?==		==Tracker lag?==
	It is ''' not possible''' for the game tracker to make gameplay laggy.		It is ''' not possible''' for the game tracker to make gameplay laggy.

	~~==Backup trackers==~~
	~~Multiple backup trackers have been made. The most commonly-known ones are as follows:~~
	*[[NebulaRFGT]] - Currently hosted by [[NebulaMods\|NebulaMods.com]] - [http://rfgt.nebulamods.com [Click for info]]
	*(Name unknown) - Currently hosted by RedFactionNet.com - Written by Matmas - OFFLINE as of early 2009
	*(No name) - Unknown if ever hosted - Written by +Wub+ - OFFLINE
	*(No name) - Hosted temporarily - Written by SnipedDragon - OFFLINE
	*PanjaTracker - Hosted by PanjaLand - Written by ctrl_freq (Not a true game tracker) - OFFLINE as of early 2009

	==External links==		==External links==