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What might really be happening in Russia? Now, let’s talk about what might really be causing this issue. As you can imagine, this isn’t just a "random bug." The truth is, it’s very likely connected to internet censorship in Russia. The IP 188.165.54.189 is very close to certain IP ranges that Russia has been actively trying to block. These blocks are likely targeted at restricting access to Western services and platforms that don't comply with their government policies. Unfortunately, it seems like our community got caught in the crossfire of this censorship. But let’s be real here… gamers have always been above this kind of nonsense. Over the years, we’ve seen restrictions, obstacles, and blocks, but we’ve always found ways to overcome them. Whether it’s using VPNs, finding new routes, or just outsmarting the system, we gamers are masters at adapting. And let’s be honest, their "gatekeeping" feels a lot like playground-level politics. We’re here to remind everyone that gaming unites people, whether you’re in Russia, Europe, the US, or anywhere else in the world. These kinds of tricks won’t stop us from coming together and thriving as a community. Because at the end of the day, we play by our own rules – not theirs.

Hey everyone! You might have noticed that we recently changed the IP of our servers. So... why the change? Don’t worry, we’re here to explain it all (and in plain French English, promise)! The Problem with the Old IP (188.165.54.189) For the past few days, some of our players (especially our Russian friends ) have been struggling to connect to our servers. After some testing, we discovered that traffic going to our old IP 188.165.54.189 was being... blocked. Yep, BLOCKED. Like a CT camping at spawn – just sitting there and doing nothing. After investigating further, we found out that the issue was caused by a network equipment in Russia that decided to drop (block) traffic midway, making it impossible for players in that region to connect. To give you an idea, here’s a snippet of traceroute (a magical command to track the path of network traffic): traceroute -p 27015 188.165.54.189 1 mshome.net (172.25.96.1) 0.354 ms 0.369 ms 0.291 ms 2 10.2.0.1 (10.2.0.1) 59.266 ms 3 176.96.226.241 (176.96.226.241) 59.187 ms 4 * * * 5 * * * Translation: After the 3rd hop, the traffic stops, and the connection gets stuck somewhere. Safe to say, our servers were having a bad time with the old IP. The Solution: New IP, New Start! To fix this issue once and for all (because we care about you ), we decided to migrate all our servers to a shiny new IP: 46.105.73.18 . New Server Addresses Here’s where you can find us now: Zombie Escape : css.nide.gg:27015 Zombie Revival : css.nide.gg:27065 Protip: We strongly recommend saving css.nide.gg instead of the raw IP address. It’s much easier to remember (and it won’t change if the IP ever changes in the future ). Steam favorites will handle the rest with their magic. Sorry for the inconvenience, and thanks for your patience! We know it's never fun when a server goes down, so thanks for sticking with us. The migration is now complete, and everything should be running smoothly again. If you’re still having trouble or have questions, hit us up – we’re here for you! Now… go out there and slay some zombies like never before. Happy fragging (and to the trolls, we see you )!

When hosting a game server, especially one as demanding as Counter-Strike with a high player count like NiDE, it's crucial to ensure your server is running at peak performance. Some hosting providers, like OVH, might sometimes limit the CPU frequency for energy-saving reasons . While this is beneficial from a power consumption standpoint, it can impact your server's performance. Fortunately, tools like cpufrequtils exist, allowing you to monitor and manage your CPU's frequency. Let's dive into how to install and use it on Ubuntu. System Update It's always wise to start by updating your system to ensure compatibility and security: sudo apt update sudo apt upgrade Installation of cpufrequtils After updating your system, proceed with the installation of cpufrequtils: sudo apt install cpufrequtils Using cpufrequtils Here are some steps to get you familiar with the tool: Displaying CPU frequency information: cpufreq-info Configuring the frequency for optimal performance: sudo cpufreq-set -c 0 -g performance Note: -c 0 refers to the first CPU core. Adjust this number based on which core you wish to configure. see cat /proc/cpuinfo |grep processor Gets the currently used cpufreq policy: cpufreq-info -p Understanding performance vs. powersave When managing your CPU frequency with cpufrequtils, you'll come across different policies that dictate how your CPU behaves. Two of the most commonly used policies are performance and powersave. Let's break them down: Performance : As the name suggests, the performance policy makes your CPU run at its maximum frequency. This ensures that you're getting the best possible performance out of your processor. Use Case: This policy is especially beneficial when your server is hosting a full 64-player ZE and every millisecond counts. You'll want all the processing power you can muster to ensure smooth gameplay. Powersave : The powersave policy, on the other hand, is all about conserving energy. It adjusts the CPU frequency down to its lowest setting, which in turn reduces power consumption and heat generation. Use Case: If your server is idling or performing less intensive tasks, the powersave mode can be a great way to reduce energy costs and prolong the life of your hardware.

+1 for me, active in the community. He is a Français and normally Français should be automatically accepted.

Hey gamers! Just a quick heads-up: we've got some exciting updates coming your way! Tomorrow, sharp at 11 am Paris time, we'll be taking (migrate css ZE server to new CS2 engine) a short server break. But don't worry, it's all for a great reason! Here's what's on the update list: Upgrading Sourcemod to version 12. Refreshing those Sourcemod extensions. Giving Stripper of Sourcemod a makeover: transitioning to a plugin version and integrating its Discord API. Leveling up with a Linux update. Sprucing things up with a Docker update. And, to top it all off, an update to Kubernetes. We're making all these changes to ensure you have the best possible NiDE gaming experience. We know it's a bit inconvenient, but we promise it'll be worth the wait! Thanks for understanding and being patient with us. Gear up to experience an even more powerful server after the update! See you tomorrow, and in the meantime, happy fragging! Cheers,

PTDR

@ Dolly

How do you want to know there's a problem if no one tells us... You have access to my discord to know that I received the message and ignore it ? For proof I just fixed the problem, it took just 1 minute for fix it.. Enjoy,

Hello, We didn't know there was a problem with the server ZR and torchlight, we will look at those problems. You think that Nide is my employer and that he pays my apartment at the end of the month ? We have a personal life... If you see any other problem just open a topic on the forum it will be easier to deal with it. Regards,

I take note of your insult ? now you will be my slave on the server until you apologize for insulting me.

Unfortunately @Vasiliy , the russians don’t live in Berlin or Paris, where participation in a protest gets you lots of pats on the back. You can end up with a concussion, or spend the night in jail, or be required to remove your underwear (for a cavity search ?), or possibly have a felony case opened against you. Given the current situation, we can’t exclude the possibility that protests will eventually be punishable by 20-year prison sentences or the death penalty for russians people. ? Russians will get nothing out of this war, they will lose in the most monstrous possible way, it will be an immense catastrophe for the Russia, all he Russian will get is global hatred, a destroyed economy, a crushed society, and possibly a defeated army. If you need to bring family in security to France contact me. All european countries is with you. The bravery of Ukrainians is a lesson to the world, never forget it. ??

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@VeNoM Give me a traceroute please. i think it's a trouble in russian ISP network routing, not nide. https://www.hellotech.com/guide/for/how-to-run-a-traceroute-windows-10