[Q] Updating your server

[Vee2099]

I recently downloaded the files for making a server which I really appreciate the uploader for those files. As some of you may know the issues with the latest stabled revision and the inventory bug that makes your deleted items come back. There is a section in the ascent files thread that says something like this:

- Ascent Rev 2456 (Archived) - Mail System updated for 2.3.
- Ascent Rev 2438 (Archived) - Mobs now don't de-agro in instances.
- Ascent Rev 2432 (Archived) - Swimming bug fixed.
- Ascent Rev 2421 (Archived) - Inventory item deletion fixed.

Does this mean that I have to download a revision and make a server all over again? How do I get these fixes into my database without having to use just one with a whole new server?

Thanks :zoo_fox_3

[MentaL]

[tanro]

You can replace your core without replaceing your database. I hope your understand what I mean. If not just ask and I will try and explain.

[Vee2099]

No I have no idea lol. Could you explain to me the difference and how to update the server with all the fixes listed?

[808lostboy]

download the repack you want then copy your realms.config, logonserver.config, ascent.config and maps folder and paste them in the new repack copying over the old config files. that should do it.

[Vee2099]

What if I want all of the fixes?

[Silverback761]

OK, so just copying those files updates you to that version but don't you lose all the changes you made? Like right now I need to fix the swimming as I just run on the ground in the water and no breathing required. Currently I'm running Ascent Rev2554 so does that mean I already have ALL of the current updates or just the newest fix and I need to go through each and every Rev version to pick out the fixes I need. Also, if that is the case how do I pick out just that fix so i don't have to lose everything I've changed in my world all over again because I noticed the Rev versions are just another whole copy of what I have when all I need is that one fix. I really new to this as of 3 day ago and I'm moving along pretty well but this update thing is confusing the hell out of me along with causing alot of aggrivation. How do I keep all my changes but get all the new fixes? Sorry for the long post but I'm a noob...D'OH I am having a ton of fun though with my own server :-) Keep up the great work & thanks for any help provided. MERRY CHRiSTMAS!!!

[Espionage724]

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Database = Thing where all server information is placed
Server = Server emulation. Uses database to load up the world and stuff
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You should have 2 databases called "world" and "character"
Character = place where login information, accounts, and characters are stored
World = place where all items, npcs, quest, etc are stored
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The world database will have to be updated more then the character database
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I usually just wipe the world database on each update.
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Character database doesn't need to be deleted on each update. Just run SQL updates.
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I heard the swimming glitch has been present on the more up to date versions of ascent. not sure if it still exists with the newer ones (2.6 and up)
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Ascent 2.6-Trunk r2659
NCDB r713
(Thats what I'm running my server on now. Works great.)
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You can also update your world database with "changesets" but I never did nor do i know how
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Downloading the latest revision usually includes all the fixes from the previous ones and the new fixes (not the case sometimes, aka: swimming)
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Hope that helps.