Neg plane observation for Dev.

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Last eve myself along with 3 of others went and paid Neg plane a visit. All went well with the server at first as we had the upper hand. We were under attack by a number of mobs but they were spread out as were we. We were there for about 15 minutes before all 4 of us got ourselves dead and had to respawn. All was still well with the server.

We headed back. The server was still doing ok. This time on the second trip back, right in the first zone, we found ourselves swarmed. That's when the server crashed. The number of mobs wasn't any higher than before. The only difference this time was that us players and mobs were packed together.

When the server reset, we got out safely and made a third attempt. Unfortunately we started to get swarmed again. Rather than see if we could be successful we transed back out on neg plane before the mob scene would cause another crash.

In the past, I personally have been to neg plane with other parties. Which had the same end result. The crash seems to happen when pc's are in a tight group and multiple mobs are inbound. (three or more) Fewer than three mobs attacks of if players are spread out the server stays stable.

It also seems as if the crash happens when the fire giants get into the act as well. Almost on the instant that they being their attack, a second or two later "crash". If only the Death Archers, Xeg-Ye, Ozoo and "axe fighters" are involved. The server holds.

I hope this info helps.