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[Sakana]

Here's a note from Vogster regarding the upcoming server merge:

Hey guys,

On May 23 CrimeCraft will take a big step to improving our game play when we merge Exeter onto the Jericho server.

This is also our first step toward opening a future European realm, but the immediate payoff for our users will be more available matches for characters of all levels and improved game performance.

The merge will occur during the May 23 regularly scheduled maintenance and we expect the downtime to be about 12 to 15 hours.

We are still working out the details of what characters will be included in the merge, but we will definitely transfer all characters of level 20 and above that have been played in the last 6 months. We will announce additional active character transfers soon. If you have any doubts, be sure to log in on any alts so they will be considered active when the merge occurs. Any characters that don't make the initial cut will still be available in a database and can be transferred on a request basis. This only effects characters on Exeter, Jericho characters will be unaffected.

Unfortunately, gangs cannot be transferred. Please read the Q&A below for details.

Finally, we want to thank all of our fans for sticking with us as we make improvements to CrimeCraft!

Server Merge Q&A

Q: Will all characters be merged?
A: No. We will begin by merging all all characters level 20 and above that have been active in the last six months. We will also transfer other active characters, but we are still determining the best time frame for merging those characters. We will have a full backup of the Exeter server available, however, and any characters that are not merged will still be available at the user's request.

Q: What happens if I have three characters on each server and no open character slots?
A: All characters will be available on the merged server. However, you will not be able to create a new character unless you have purchased additional character slots or delete characters to less than the max.

Q: What happens if someone else has a character with same name as one of mine? What happens if I have characters with the same name on both servers?
A: A suffix (EXETER) will be added to the character name of any characters imported with identical names. We will provide one free name change per character in these instances. For example, characters named CapoDeiCapi exist on both servers. After the merge, the CapoDeiCapi from Exeter will be renamed CapoDeiCapiEXETER and the CapoDeiCapi character on Jericho will remain CapoDeiCapi.

Q: What about gangs? Will gangs be merged?
A: Unfortunately, gangs, including gang hideouts and clubs, cannot be transferred in the server merge. Gang leaders and members will need to get the valuable items out of their bank before the merge. Fortunately, we will be able to calculate the value of any remaining items in a gang bank and provide the gang leader with in-game cash compensation so they will be able to quickly refill the gang bank. Please note that a character cannot have more than $9,999,999 in-game cash, so players are strongly advised to empty their gang banks into their backpacks, ATMs and mail. Gang leaders will also be compensated for in-game cash spent on hideouts and clubs and Gold Bars spent on clubs. Gold Bars will be reimbursed manually and will take a little more time than the in-game cash compensation.

Q: What will happen with my ATMs and mail?
A: All ATM tabs will be transferred in the merge, however, only mail with items or money attached will be transferred.

Q: What about auctions?
A: All auctions will be transferred in the merge with no items delisted.

[Sakana]

UPDATE:

Exeter Gang's will now be transferred with only the current Gang Leader, all other members will need to join the gang again after the merge.

Character name conflicts will be looked at on a case by case basis, the character which was first created has priority. Contact support with help with this issue.

Only "Active" characters from Exeter will be transferred to Jericho, so if you have any low levels (lvl 1 - 19) that you wish to move over to Jericho, be sure to log into them before May 23rd.

Details Below:

Hey guys,

After an all-nighter by the dev team, we believe we have found a solution to the gang transfer issue that will allow us to transfer gangs including the gang name, level and achievements. After the merge, the gang will have one member, the gang leader, so round up your bangers ahead of the merge and let them know they'll need to sign back in after the merge.

Gang hideouts and clubs will still be lost, but the gang leader will be compensated with in-game cash for any items left in the gang bank and for the hideout/club. That includes the cost of the hideout, upgrades, purchased slots, vendors, etc. Gang leaders will also be compensated for GBs spent on the club, but those will be added to the gang leader's account manually after the merge.

You will still want to take out as many items as you can from your gang bank to quickly restock your new bank on Jericho.

Also, for our longtime OG players on Exeter, you will not lose your names. Where a name change is contested, we will compare character creation dates to determine who is the original gangster. More details on this to come.

Hey Guys,

As we announced Wednesday, we will be closing down Exeter on May 23 and merging with Jericho. We told you then that we would be transferring all character level 20 and up that had been active within the last 6 months as of May 23.

We'll also be transferring all characters levels 1-19 that have been active in the last month as of May 23. Active is defined by the character having been logged in at least once during the specified time frame.

If you're concerned about your alts, take the time to log in so they will be considered "active" and they will be transferred during the merge.

If you miss any characters, don't worry, we will still have the database and can do limited character transfers on a case by case basis.

[Maka]

Will the server have a new name?

Edited by Maka, 17 May 2011 - 06:53 PM.

[Sakana]

As far as I know, it will remain as 'Jericho', the merge will be moving the data from Exeter to Jericho because Jericho has the newer hardware.

[Genj]

Its a nice change considering how empty Exeter got gradually after the opening of Jericho. It was always a home to Original Gangsters but people who just joined CC found it difficult to compete with them.

[Sakana]

Looks like Vogster is taking a poll as to whether or not to allow the winner server in the upcoming Realm Wars to decide what the name of the combined server would be.

You can vote from the community page on the right side bar: http://www.crimecraf...rand-prize-poll