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Looking to get people into your server? Then you have to think like a gamer, there's more to just maps and modes when it comes to getting people into your BF3 server. A well written and informative title can pull a gamer's attention more than the map or mode. Include your ticket count, server features, and maybe your server's location (not needed as much since Battlelog has the location). Numbers also pull a user's attention too (what you'll see mostly is 24/7).
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Lots of information in a little bit of text.
The whole reason of running a server is to have people play in it, here's some tips from the community and things too think about when you want to start a server:
- Active admins.
- Admins that don't abuse their powers (kicking players who are better than them).
- Keep server messages to a minimum, no one wants to see the rules every five minutes.
- Keep an eye out for team-balance. Often what happens is there are high ranked players on one team and newer players on the other.
- Have a website or Teamspeak? Encourage teamwork and dedication by including their information in the chat at slow intervals (two to three times a game).
- votekick, voteban, votemap. Giving power to the players will do wonders for player retainment.
- Run a ban service like PBBans or GGC-Stream.
Running a niche server can also attract dedicated players. Niche servers include 24/7 Operation Metro servers, Hardcore servers with 3D spotting, TDM servers with no M320/RPG's. This is an easy way to build a dedicated community around your Battlefield 3 server.
While running a specialized server will retain players, it can also scare away new players. Don't change your settings too much. 3,000 tickets and 500% vehicle spawn-time is a great way to keep your server empty. Have other suggestions for Battlefield 3 servers? Leave them in the comments!
