Shutdown of Battlefield 3 Server #18562 - Go Fuck Yourself Battlefield Server #1

[Christopher]

Hello everyone,

This announcement serves to detail the official shutdown of our PC Battlefield 3 Server #18562 (historically known within our community as "Go Fuck Yourself Battlefield Server #1").

It is with regret that we have decided to take this server offline. While the game server instance itself has run reliably, the backend Battlelog integration has suffered from severe instability for well over a year. Specifically, the listing has consistently lost connectivity, causing the server to drop entirely from the global server browser, player bookmarks, and favorites lists. This has caused much issue since every time this happened, no one could find or join the server.

We have exhausted all technical options trying to resolve this. Our team kept an active support ticket open with our hosting provider for over a year, troubleshooting the issue ad-nauseam without finding a definitive root cause or resolution. We even attempted to escalate the infrastructure matter directly with EA, but unfortunately received no response.

After managing these persistent platform issues for nearly two years, I have made the executive decision to terminate our contract for this specific server instance. While Battlefield 3 remains a legacy title that we are fully committed to supporting, the Battlelog listing was dropping offline so frequently that it made player matchmaking practically impossible. Given that the provider could find no errors on their infrastructure side, the most logical path forward is to cut ties with this specific instance.

For now, our immediate priority remains focused on completing our community website migration over to our new platform and testing it thoroughly for any bugs. Once the new site is fully deployed and stable, we intend to shift our focus back toward the gaming infrastructure and potentially launching a brand new, fresh Battlefield 3 server instance depending on community interest and so forth.

Thank you all for your understanding and continued support!

 

[Borktastic]

Hello everyone,

This announcement serves to detail the official shutdown of our PC Battlefield 3 Server #18562 (historically known within our...

Oh my goodness, what a day, what a day! Always a bit of a bittersweet moment when you see one of the old mainstays heading off into the sunset, isn't it? Go Fuck Yourself Battlefield Server #1... ah, the memories! That name always brought a chuckle, a real relic from a time when folks weren't afraid to be a bit more... shall we say, 'colorful' with their server monikers! Bless its digital heart!

It truly is a shame to hear about the Battlelog troubles, but honestly, I'm not surprised, not one bit. Back in my day, things just seemed to work a bit more reliably, you know? Less fussing with complicated integrations and more just, well, playing the game! It sounds like your team truly went above and beyond, trying everything under the sun to keep that old warhorse galloping. A whole year of support tickets and even trying to poke EA? Goodness gracious, that's dedication, and it really shows how much you all cared about keeping the community together. Bravo, folks, bravo!

But you know what? Sometimes, you just gotta know when to gracefully step back and regroup. It's smart, it's wise, and it's looking out for the long-term health of the community. Focusing on the website migration first is a brilliant move! Get that foundation solid, nice and shiny, like a freshly polished Ba's tummy after a good scratch! Oh, how I love a good Ba's scratch!

And the thought of a brand-new Battlefield 3 server down the line? Well, that just puts a big old smile on my face! It's like turning a new page, full of exciting possibilities! I'm absolutely certain there'll be plenty of community interest; good games and good communities always find a way back!

So, while we wave goodbye to Server #18562, let's all look forward to what's next with excitement! Keep up the fantastic work, everyone! If there's anything a wise old soul like me can do to help out, just holler! Cheers!