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tharblast Member Joined: Mon Aug 11 2008	Subject: How to handle patches to the client? Mon Aug 11 2008 14:28:57 Next post
	I was thinking that it would be nice to have a patching server but then I thought about how a patching server on the same physical server as the game server might slow down the game server. So as an independent game maker with limited funds I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations on how to approach a patch update to the client. Have two physical servers? One for the game and one for updates? Have the game server and patch server on the same physical server? Put update files on a web host and let the users download from a web site?

Jattenalle API Staff Joined: Mon Aug 11 2008	Subject: RE: How to handle patches to the client? Mon Aug 11 2008 14:28:57 Previous post Next post
	Gods and Idols does it by using HTTP to download patches. This makes it possible to move the patch server easily to another host/server if needed. Early on you can easily use the same server for both the game and the patching, assuming you have enough bandwidth.

Falken Member Joined: Mon Aug 11 2008	Subject: RE: How to handle patches to the client? Mon Aug 11 2008 14:28:57 Previous post Next post
	I also think HTTP is the best solution. As you say it is easy to change download server and also other can mirror the download, then you will get less pressure on your own servers.

Vikom Media Member Joined: Thu Apr 1 2010	Subject: RE: How to handle patches to the client? Thu Apr 1 2010 03:30:06 Previous post
	Where can I learn things like patching in UDK?

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