Announce when the game performs an autosave.

[Baboo]

Could we get an in-game notification when the server creates a save point? We've experienced some instability lately, with rollbacks forcing us to repeat actions 1-2 times 5-6 times because progress wasn't saved. It would be helpful to know when progress has been backed up.

 

 

Edited May 20 by Baboo
Repeating same actions 1-2 times is now closer to 6 times.

[DrJeff_Linux]

I think it's a good plan. However, depending on the autosave rate (which I am unaware of, correct me if I am wrong pls), the more frequently it autosaves the less it would be practical/acceptable for some folks.

Announcing through chat can pose the issue of chat contamination. F1 console seems like a good idea, but I find scenarios in my head that make me see people complaining about it. I guess it's all depending on frequency.

 

- KJ

[Baboo]

Just a basic message to let you know server has made a backup.
Even just a reply here to let me know what the actual save frequency is. 10 mins, 20 mins? I asked a few times during the crashes a few days ago and only told it backs up at restart.
Time spent wiring / piping etc only to find none if it saved and had to do it again and again.
I have switched over to AU server for the rest of wipe to avoid these issues. 

[DrJeff_Linux]

On 5/24/2025 at 11:40 PM, Baboo said:

Just a basic message to let you know server has made a backup.
Even just a reply here to let me know what the actual save frequency is. 10 mins, 20 mins? I asked a few times during the crashes a few days ago and only told it backs up at restart.
Time spent wiring / piping etc only to find none if it saved and had to do it again and again.
I have switched over to AU server for the rest of wipe to avoid these issues. 

Wow that screenshot. Makes sense restart triggers backup. If that's the only point at which backups are made, then it'd be kinda pointless IMO.

Otherwise if my suspicions are correct then it's on a timer/cron job/something of sorts.

Edited May 27 by DrJeff_Linux