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Title: How to recognise a Real/Fake BFM Server.
Post by: Igor on February 02, 2008, 02:28:12 AM
There are a few differences between fake BFM servers and Real BFM servers, in this thread I shall point out some differences to help you spot them.
You can always check them on our website, on the right hand side, a Green dot means the server is up a red dot means it isn't.

 Click here for a current server IP list. (http://www.bfmracing.net)

IP's of the server your in can be found by holding F1 to bring up the score, the IP is in the bottom right hand corner.

NOTE: The servers do occasionally change IP, depending if we change hosting company or the servers location changes. You can always check this at our Home Page (http://www.bfmracing.net)


Title.
Our racing servers all have the name BFMracing.net #?
Our KOS server has the name BFM King/Oddball/Slayer
We have a British server - BFMracing.net #6 (UK)
We have a LA server - BFMracing.net #2 (LA)
We have a CTF server - BFMracing.net CTF ~No Swearing~


Our servers are 12 slot servers, meaning only 12 people can play in them at one time, this is normally a key difference between a real BFM server and a fake. The Rocket Server only holds 8 people.

When you click on the server in GameSpy lobby, along the bottom, the scrolling list of server information, It will have before the setup information "TeamRaceReg" for our racing servers. This is also something to note before entering. All of BFM's servers are also dedicated servers, and will display the relevant icon.

I shall keep this thread updated when possible, please post with any other thing to differ them and i shall add to the list.
If a Mod could sticky this it would be nice  :cop:


© Igor 2008.


Title: Re: How to recognise a Real/Fake BFM Server.
Post by: MrMxyzptlk on February 02, 2008, 07:19:50 AM


I suggest that you reference the BFM website server IP list (right-side nav bar, top) (http://bfmracing.net/) and not duplicate your work - and chances of being out of sync - here.

Having one source for such info will make it THE source for that info....

Mxy out!

Title: Re: How to recognise a Real/Fake BFM Server.
Post by: Igor on February 02, 2008, 07:54:12 AM
Added a link a more info on it. I double-checked them and will update them as the website IP list does, or announcements are made about it.
Title: Re: How to recognise a Real/Fake BFM Server.
Post by: BFM_Hydra on February 02, 2008, 10:38:14 PM
It's good and easy to read.

Mxy - lotsa ppl don't know the IPs are there ::)
Title: Re: How to recognise a Real/Fake BFM Server.
Post by: MrMxyzptlk on February 02, 2008, 11:19:40 PM
It's good and easy to read.

Mxy - lotsa ppl don't know the IPs are there ::)


Um, ya... that's why you'd put a reference (link to it) HERE!  :doh:

DEFINITION: Hyperlink: a copy... without making a copy!

 ;D

Title: Re: How to recognise a Real/Fake BFM Server.
Post by: AR~Archon on February 03, 2008, 12:38:39 AM
lotsa ppl don't know the IPs are there

 :o  I use them all the time!  And the handy server query too.
Title: Re: How to recognise a Real/Fake BFM Server.
Post by: Igor on February 03, 2008, 03:00:59 PM
Stickied - Higher rank feel free to unsticky if you see fit - Igor
Title: Re: How to recognise a Real/Fake BFM Server.
Post by: jeff on February 05, 2008, 06:49:18 AM
another thing to note at least for the race servers is that the "game" is called TeamRaceReg (the thingy that scrolls across the lobby)
Title: Re: How to recognise a Real/Fake BFM Server.
Post by: Jimmy on February 08, 2008, 05:09:54 PM
There no need to worry about this going out of date Mr Mxy.

I have a thread a lot like this in the BFM section and keep it updated with many ways. The BFM Home page, BFM halo server guery webpage, and not a big one but i also use xfire favourites.

Usually when a new server comes into play an officer just gives it a little moddify and change or adds the server.

I see Igor a lot on vent so anything new will be updated within the 24 hours of change
Title: Re: How to recognise a Real/Fake BFM Server.
Post by: Igor on March 01, 2008, 02:14:52 PM
Updated 1/03/2008 dd/mm/yyyy
Title: Re: How to recognise a Real/Fake BFM Server.
Post by: Igor on March 25, 2008, 04:02:33 PM
Updated 25/03/2008.
Title: Re: How to recognise a Real/Fake BFM Server.
Post by: BFM_Octane on March 25, 2008, 04:37:30 PM
Nice work.

Really dont wish to put your work down matey but i do wonder if making any issue out of such a minor problem by stickying a thread on how to "combat" it in the public forum is a good idea in that it may attract more attention from the people who do it. Your personal BFM-perplexed  "griefers" (bullies) in this case do lurk around the forums, awaiting your response over what they do which will then determine what they do next. That being them reading up this thread and correcting their servers with an easy tutorial you are laying out and updating.

As i personally think the best way to avoid these servers is common sense and simply reading the server info first. Such mistakes are rare and explained upon query (or sophisticated kicking and screaming as it frequently goes lol) anyhow. And if they aint queried or cried, then they aint too bothered about the clan nor what server they joined anyway.

Tis all very nice and colourful though!  :winkgrin:
Title: Re: How to recognise a Real/Fake BFM Server.
Post by: Jimmy on March 27, 2008, 02:44:31 AM
Thank you for your concern Railziel, there a good argument here now and i love arguing.

the reason igor got this started is to give out a brief warning to our guest and an easy copy and paste ip list. Maybe a few people who do this fake server stuff will learn and change their fake server. but i think in the long run that having this here is for the better of our guests and their safety in our server.

Thanks for the advice ill talk to igor about it

See you on the track
Jimmy
Title: Re: How to recognise a Real/Fake BFM Server.
Post by: Banshee on March 27, 2008, 08:03:35 PM
thanks ill remeber that cause i see alot of bfms that i dont see in fourms
Title: Re: How to recognise a Real/Fake BFM Server.
Post by: Sprite on March 30, 2008, 07:22:00 AM
spam.... sry but it had to be done!! :siderofl:
Title: Re: How to recognise a Real/Fake BFM Server.
Post by: Draucus on April 30, 2008, 05:43:25 PM
Isn't the KOS server back up?
I can't remember...
Title: Re: How to recognise a Real/Fake BFM Server.
Post by: Igor on April 30, 2008, 11:34:39 PM
The old #7 is now KOS, List is updated.
Title: Re: How to recognise a Real/Fake BFM Server.
Post by: Jimmy on May 22, 2008, 05:28:26 AM
sry ive been buzy ill be updating/checking all IP's this weekend
Title: Re: How to recognise a Real/Fake BFM Server.
Post by: Igor on May 23, 2008, 01:38:51 AM
Updated, Server 1. 4 & 6 have now changed IP's
Title: Re: How to recognise a Real/Fake BFM Server.
Post by: Chevizzer on June 11, 2008, 12:40:29 PM
I suppose this is the board to post this...
This may be a moot point soon, but I noticed a new BFM #8 server up last night. When I asked some clan members about this today, some said it is a fake server and some said it was legitimate. I did notice that BFM_Jam was in the #8 last night, and it makes me curious. (If this server is a fake server and someone is possibly impersonating a BFM member, I just thought BFM should know.) Thanks.   :siren: :chief: :siren:
Title: Re: How to recognise a Real/Fake BFM Server.
Post by: BFM_Hydra on June 11, 2008, 09:39:23 PM
This is a REAL server. The IPs of the servers have been changing much lately and once we stop moving them around we will update the list here. Thanks for asking, Chev. :)
Title: Re: How to recognise a Real/Fake BFM Server.
Post by: CivilHero on July 09, 2008, 09:06:30 AM
I noticed there's a BFMracing.net #6 server. Which isn't the (UK) one.

Had people saying it was a fake.

There was an admin BFM_'Medic. A guy told him to kick me, instead of a warning, he bans me. There was constant swearing on the server but Medic did not spam the Profanity rule.

I noticed the map rotation was different from the real BFM servers. It went Danger canyon, Gerphobia (Whatever that map is called) and then went to Infinity.

Let me know if that's a fake.  :)
Title: Re: How to recognise a Real/Fake BFM Server.
Post by: Igor on July 09, 2008, 09:13:57 AM
I noticed there's a BFMracing.net #6 server. Which isn't the (UK) one.

Had people saying it was a fake.

There was an admin BFM_'Medic. A guy told him to kick me, instead of a warning, he bans me. There was constant swearing on the server but Medic did not spam the Profanity rule.

I noticed the map rotation was different from the real BFM servers. It went Danger canyon, Gerphobia (Whatever that map is called) and then went to Infinity.

Let me know if that's a fake.  :)
Yup. It isn't ours.
Title: Re: How to recognise a Real/Fake BFM Server.
Post by: Vincitore on July 09, 2008, 03:29:40 PM
When you click on the server in GameSpy lobby, along the bottom, the scrolling list of server information, It will have before the setup information "TeamRaceReg" for our racing servers. This is also something to note before entering.

I saw the fake BFM server up today and it now Also says TeamRaceReg.
As well the fake server changes a lot, I have seen it go from number 6 to 3 and currently it says it is number 1.

So please have a good look before you enter a server as it will only keep the fake server up longer if people go in it.
Title: Re: How to recognise a Real/Fake BFM Server.
Post by: OFCuda on July 21, 2008, 05:29:04 PM
How do you recognize a fake/real BFM'er
BFM_Dstoyr called me an ******* for killing him(legally) then banned me for doing it again.  I was in as I believe as snot gunner in #3


[**PLEASE do NOT use foul language in the forums. I know you are just repeating what the impostor said, but please avoid repeating that sort of language on the forums in future. Thanks ~ Hlao.**]
Title: Re: How to recognise a Real/Fake BFM Server.
Post by: ToMaHaWk on July 21, 2008, 05:31:51 PM
Well, you could start by first making sure you're in a real BFM server. Once you've gotten that squared away, you can safely bet on the fact that NO BFM will EVER act in such a crude manner. That is not our style. We are a family-oriented clan and those actions simply are not tolerated whatsoever.
Title: Re: How to recognise a Real/Fake BFM Server.
Post by: OFCuda on July 21, 2008, 08:23:30 PM
then how did I get banned?  BFM_Dstryr is the one that said that he would ban me, he is the one that said threatened me with banning and the only BFM in the #3 server.  I didnt do anything wrong.  You may need to take a look at your members.  He did say what i said he said.  He knows it and i know it.  With that all being said, I would like to be unbanned from server #3.  Thank you.
Title: Re: How to recognise a Real/Fake BFM Server.
Post by: BFM_Booyah on July 21, 2008, 08:25:12 PM
Cuda before you stick you foot even further in your mouth, or go for the doubly tempting trick of fitting both feet in you mouth, please read my response to you in this thread:

http://www.bfmracing.net/forums/index.php/topic,18882.0.html
Title: Re: How to recognise a Real/Fake BFM Server.
Post by: ToMaHaWk on July 22, 2008, 07:34:41 AM
then how did I get banned?  BFM_Dstryr is the one that said that he would ban me, he is the one that said threatened me with banning and the only BFM in the #3 server.  I didnt do anything wrong.  You may need to take a look at your members.  He did say what i said he said.  He knows it and i know it.  With that all being said, I would like to be unbanned from server #3.  Thank you.

I guess you entirely missed the whole point of this thread. Had it ever occurred to you that in a fake server, there might actually be fake/impostor BFMs?
Title: Re: How to recognise a Real/Fake BFM Server.
Post by: Goalie on July 22, 2008, 10:50:56 AM
then how did I get banned?  BFM_Dstryr is the one that said that he would ban me, he is the one that said threatened me with banning and the only BFM in the #3 server.  I didnt do anything wrong.  You may need to take a look at your members.  He did say what i said he said.  He knows it and i know it.  With that all being said, I would like to be unbanned from server #3.  Thank you.

I guess you entirely missed the whole point of this thread. Had it ever occurred to you that in a fake server, there might actually be fake/impostor BFMs?

That's usually the case.  People generally set up servers with another clan's name not because they want to be like that clan, but because they want to give that clan a bad name.  Anybody can host a server, it's the admins that enforce the rules that determine whether it is a good server or a bad server.
So naturally, if someone wants to give the BFM clan a bad reputation, they would set up their own server (with the BFM name) where they can kick and ban at their pleasure.  And so that we know who kicked/banned us (and to have a better chance at ruining our name), they put on our clan tags on and usually imposter our admins and call it our own.
Title: Re: How to recognise a Real/Fake BFM Server.
Post by: Đstroyr on July 22, 2008, 10:56:42 AM
**This is double posted in our forum guys so sorry. BUT I will say what I need to in public so there is no confusion whatsoever.****

OFCuda I may get credited for a lot of things but I absolutely promise you or any other guest in our servers that if you violate BFM rules I will let you know about it. I do not do the cowardly things you just mentioned as an admin. I will tell you what the consequences are for violating the rules before any action is taken. Then I will give you our clan website for review of our rules just in case. I guarantee you that if I ban someone they know why & a detailed ban report is made about the incident for our members to refer to if needed.


Quote from: OFCuda on July 21, 2008, 10:33:11 PM
I went back to server #3 and i have been unbanned, so who ever did the unbanning ty



Quote from: BFM_Booyah on July 21, 2008, 10:37:06 PM
You were not unbanned....you never got banned in our server in the first place.  We have a list of IP addresses on our web site here: http://www.bfmracing.net/.  Check the IP address of the server you are in to make sure it is a real BFM server.


From the above post from BFM_Booyah I would have to logically conclude that you were on a fake BFM server originally. I suggest you follow his advice about checking our server IP addresses.

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Title: Re: How to recognise a Real/Fake BFM Server.
Post by: Lucky on August 13, 2008, 09:01:42 AM
Right now there is a fake BFM.net#10 server up, well I guess it's not "fake" because there is no "real" server #10

But just beware, its not a real BFM server :D
Title: Re: How to recognise a Real/Fake BFM Server.
Post by: Soz 0wned U on August 22, 2008, 04:47:04 AM
Another good way to spot a fake sever is that the title.. will be differnt to teh other ones.. as some have exclamation point and spaces in them , the BFM RACE#1 etc.will not be exactly like the real ones .. ***So look out for them***!!!
Title: Re: How to recognise a Real/Fake BFM Server.
Post by: Glêññ Z on October 05, 2008, 10:30:55 AM
Also all BFM servers are deticated servers so they'll have a deticated server thingy befor the game name/tytle.

   see ya later all
    Glenn [more then just a player]
Title: Re: How to recognise a Real/Fake BFM Server.
Post by: BFM_Warlord on November 14, 2008, 06:23:05 PM
bump bump in lite of recent fake servers popping up!!!!!!!   

Always check ip's as listed in our website http://www.bfmracing.net/ Thanks  ;D
Title: Re: How to recognise a Real/Fake BFM Server.
Post by: ·WídgêT· on November 14, 2008, 06:37:21 PM
My favorite one that I've seen was BFM No Rules Race (a dedicated server mind you)

...at least their honest?  :zoot:
Title: Re: How to recognise a Real/Fake BFM Server.
Post by: Filla on November 26, 2008, 07:31:57 PM
Thanks, I will make sure I join the right BFM servers.
Title: Re: How to recognise a Real/Fake BFM Server.
Post by: KuchikiZero on November 30, 2008, 06:59:53 AM
BFM - B*tt **** Monkeys... (69.108.235.140:60578) : 161ms | Map: bloodgulch | Slots: 0/12 | US

I saw this while I was trying to make a list of all of the servers earlier. It was partially censored to begin with (only one * per word). It is a 12 player race server (it called itself pistol race).

Just thought I'd mention it. The name sort of....subtly....gave it away (somebody may be upset).

Be on the look out.  :ninja:


[Added more stars, that words needs more stars. :P ~Igor]
Title: Re: How to recognise a Real/Fake BFM Server.
Post by: Igor on December 04, 2008, 02:44:18 PM
Believe it or not, that is actually another clan, for some reason they chose a name like that, but yeah, supposedly they are a real clan and not just an imposter of us.
Title: Re: How to recognise a Real/Fake BFM Server.
Post by: PÕQ~CliffDog on December 18, 2008, 11:33:04 PM
Wow...that's eye-opening!

PÕQ also has fake/imitation servers.

They actually belong to a rival clan that keeps them open as "No Banning" so all the people we have banned from our true servers...they go there...and generally misbehave with TK, cussing, and all the things that ruin the multiplayer experience.

I will make the effort to recognize by your indicators about the imitation BFM servers.

PÕQ~CliffDog
PõQ Junior Clan Leader



~Link removed.  If have questions please PM me. -NavyJHk
Title: Re: How to recognise a Real/Fake BFM Server.
Post by: DaKillr on December 22, 2008, 10:05:43 PM
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery...
Title: Re: How to recognise a Real/Fake BFM Server.
Post by: FaDe on June 19, 2009, 08:11:45 AM
nvm
Title: Re: How to recognise a Real/Fake BFM Server.
Post by: Travis on August 23, 2009, 11:40:24 PM
This thread has been inactive for a while so if you want to move my post somewhere else I wont be offended.  I was on Sun night/ Mon morning and saw 2 BFM #2's.  Only one had people in it the IP was 8.6.8.19:2302 didn't see it on the IP list here.  Don't know if the list is out of date or this is a fake, just wanted to share...
Title: Re: How to recognise a Real/Fake BFM Server.
Post by: Haunted on August 24, 2009, 12:31:13 PM
we recently got a new server 2 and the old server 2 is still up :XD:
Title: Re: How to recognise a Real/Fake BFM Server.
Post by: ·WídgêT· on September 02, 2009, 11:23:02 AM
My favorite one that I've seen was BFM No Rules Race (a dedicated server mind you)

I think they've now changed the title, so it's something along the lines of BFM Banned Players No Rules Race (still dedicated)...did we just inadvertantly form new friendships here? :P
Title: Re: How to recognise a Real/Fake BFM Server.
Post by: WEESHUGGY on November 13, 2009, 02:25:09 PM
i think theres a fake bfm server called bfm custon or somethnig on just now not sure but just sayin incase :P
Title: Re: How to recognise a Real/Fake BFM Server.
Post by: BFM_Octane on November 26, 2009, 09:33:47 AM
Quote
i think theres a fake bfm server called bfm custon or somethnig on just now not sure but just sayin incase

The Custom Race server is ours.  ;)
Title: Re: How to recognise a Real/Fake BFM Server.
Post by: PR_CONWAY24 on May 15, 2010, 09:26:33 PM
it wasnt listed but is the BFM RACING R.O.C.K.S a fake server
Title: Re: How to recognise a Real/Fake BFM Server.
Post by: BFM_Kiwi on May 15, 2010, 09:59:16 PM

Nope, that's a real BFM server.  It has a mix of Race, Oddball, CTF, King of the hill and Slayer.

Title: Re: How to recognise a Real/Fake BFM Server.
Post by: PR_CONWAY24 on May 20, 2010, 05:30:50 PM
alright lol jw
Title: Re: How to recognise a Real/Fake BFM Server.
Post by: Joel on November 06, 2010, 03:44:52 PM
 :noadd:
Title: Re: How to recognise a Real/Fake BFM Server.
Post by: TUR80 on November 28, 2010, 03:24:10 PM
Did some mention the server up that is called 'BFM no ban no rules race'
ive seen it up
Title: Re: How to recognise a Real/Fake BFM Server.
Post by: Brandon on May 12, 2011, 01:22:05 PM
wow  i didnt know servers could be duplicated
Title: Re: How to recognise a Real/Fake BFM Server.
Post by: Redeye on March 18, 2012, 08:34:39 PM
There are many clans that duplicate servers just to get players into them.