Server Status
This hopefully, will be the last time we update you on the “situation” we’ve been having on the servers which started back in early November. Veritas has worked extra hard, and put in a plethora of hours working on the servers with multiple VPS companies trying to solve the issues we’ve been having. We have finally come to a solution it seems, and found a very capable, and dependable host – Virpus! Virpus has not only proved to be a reliable host for our RPG-X servers, but they’ve also saved, and will continue to save us money.
Throughout the entire server ordeal, the Council voted to start up emergency backup Linode Servers, which while much more expensive, are very reliable. This bought the time needed to find Virpus, though it did drain our reserves slightly more than usual. (See the “Financial Report” for more information!)
Though we’re fairly certain you shouldn’t experience anymore issues, if you do, please post in our Engineering Forum, or contact our Technical Head, Veritas, via whatever way you prefer. (All those ways can be found in his profile!)
Financial Report
There was only one donation for the month of December – $19.62 from Griffiths. Thanks Griff! As a reminder, due to costs incurred in previous months, we’ve had to make far more expenditures in November and December than we generally do. This shouldn’t continue into the new year, however, we really appreciate any support given.
Financial information at a glance:
Our current balance is $153.22 USD
Costs this month were $37.62 USD ($15.00 servers + $19.62 backup servers + $3 webhosting)
Costs from January forward should be roughly $18.00 per month.
We currently have enough standing funds to operate for another eight months, or another three months without going significantly below $100 in funds. We are still waiting on a refund from a failed hosting provider, and will keep you updated.
Thanks again to all who have donated – we appreciate your support!
Divisional Updates
With the server situation resolved, RPG-X activity has boosted on the servers and returned to its normal level! Star Trek: Apocalypse is scheduled to debut January 14th with Episode 1: “These are the Voyages…”! Star Trek: Frontlines continues with its usual level of popularity among TLO! (Grizz is even willing to skip Sherlock Series 2 to attend!!) Lastly, the next scheduled episode of Star Trek: Dauntless is scheduled for January 6th, sure to be a hit no doubt. Oh! Gametracker now correctly displays the server statuses on the site!
The STO Division continues to move forward, looking forward to F2P, when it’s expected a great number of new members will flood in. Griffiths’ Marvelous Costume Contest concluded just a week ago, with Pupbenny winning, congratulations Pupbenny! Stay on the lookout for new members, and lots more events as F2P rolls in, and the STO Division grows stronger than ever!
Looking to the Future
As you’ve all seen, TLO will be moving into Star Wars: The Old Republic, Star Trek: Armada II, Star Trek: Elite Force 2, and Minecraft! The Council is looking for sub-division coordinators, so be sure to apply! For more information, see these threads: http://last-outpost.net/forum/viewforum.php?f=36
TLO’s publication is still in progress, but will be finished soon! Be on the lookout for updates from Editor Nancy Turton!
As you may have read in the Council Meeting Minutes, the Council is working on a new Leadership plan. Please be aware we will be revealing this to you all soon (probably early February), and welcome your comments! We’ll be taking them then, and will edit our plan again before voting.
Thanks for reading, and Happy New Year!
Griffiths & The Council
