Thunder and lightning

[Gandalf]

Some times life is complicated. But when you get lemons, make lemonade.
Due to unforseen circumstances we are experiencing downtime, as thsoe of who who actually attempt to go in game might have noticed.
For those who only frequent the forum: we are experiencing some downtime. 

Now for what caused it and why all scripters and server leaders are running around is something that we will not tire you with. Just be assured that anyone who claims it as a hack or attack is lying though their teeth and should not be taken seriously on any word they say, present past or future.

The downtime has had an effect that we have had time to sit together and discuss the current situation on SA:MP. And the result is that rather than keep players suspended in between not knowing what to do in RS4 as anything acquired will be lost and being unsure about RS5 we will do what we planned before the beta release.
When we bring SA:MP up, it will be on a RS5 server. It will be a sunrise period, meaning that you can expect some bugs and frequently needed updates. However that shows the active work of the scirpting team that has been mostly hidden this year.
The sunrise period means you have time to learn how to use and abuse the script, and the HQ will watch you like a hawk. The abuses that need to be closed will be.

As for our other servers, business will resume, however there may be minor side effects of the downtime that we hope will be removed in short time.

Watch this board for information about the progress.

[Pingster]

So expected this. D: And this is definitely what's needed to actually kick RS5 off, there's hardly anyone on RS5 Beta anymore.

Now, while we wait for servers to possibly be back, enjoy your Friday with a beer or two, unless you're 13 in which case I suggest you don't.

Anyhow, what's the estimated time of return of the servers?

[Antonio.]

So SA-MP is going to be an incomplete, bugged version? Will everything be saved on this new server or what?

[Axison]

Glad to hear!

[Void]

As for our other servers, business will resume, however there may be minor side effects of the downtime that we hope will be removed in short time.

Watch this board for information about the progress.

Good to hear some news. Thank you for the update, Gandalf.

[Slavik]

Enjoy your Friday with a beer or two.

So going to do that 

[Bundy]

Don't consume alcoholic beverages, it's unhealthy and haram.

[Afyea]

I hope the money and cars will be saved.. Atlest till the full full RS5 is ready..

[Kostas]

This is the best thing I have heard till now.
But.

When we bring SA:MP up, it will be on a RS5 server. It will be a sunrise period, meaning that you can expect some bugs and frequently needed updates. However that shows the active work of the scirpting team that has been mostly hidden this year.

Mind defining the word "some" ? I remember at the first days of the beta server when the bugged parts were by far more than the actual working ones. The thing is that if there are some bugs and probably unable us from some tasks it is okay . But when that server opens will people be abled to have fun on it or not? Because if not , this is not a very good move from yourside .

[Sam..]

Some times life is complicated. But when you get lemons, make lemonade.
Due to unforseen circumstances we are experiencing downtime, as thsoe of who who actually attempt to go in game might have noticed.
For those who only frequent the forum: we are experiencing some downtime. 

Now for what caused it and why all scripters and server leaders are running around is something that we will not tire you with. Just be assured that anyone who claims it as a hack or attack is lying though their teeth and should not be taken seriously on any word they say, present past or future.

The downtime has had an effect that we have had time to sit together and discuss the current situation on SA:MP. And the result is that rather than keep players suspended in between not knowing what to do in RS4 as anything acquired will be lost and being unsure about RS5 we will do what we planned before the beta release.
When we bring SA:MP up, it will be on a RS5 server. It will be a sunrise period, meaning that you can expect some bugs and frequently needed updates. However that shows the active work of the scirpting team that has been mostly hidden this year.
The sunrise period means you have time to learn how to use and abuse the script, and the HQ will watch you like a hawk. The abuses that need to be closed will be.

As for our other servers, business will resume, however there may be minor side effects of the downtime that we hope will be removed in short time.

Watch this board for information about the progress.

  Can you give a rough idea when will the server be opened back? i know it will be rs5

[Monty yate]

Thanks for giving a such a great news..

[Ethan.]

sheeeit

[eymas]

I will be patiently awaiting the return of our services, as well as the dawn of a new day upon RS5.
It's time to move on and so we shall.

[TiMoN]

Some times life is complicated. But when you get lemons, make lemonade.

You been playing Portal 2 didn't you?

[SugarD]

Anyhow, what's the estimated time of return of the servers?

As soon as possible. The entire Argo HQ is working diligently to try and get everything back to where it needs to be. We are also looking into new methods to prevent future issues like this from happening again.

So SA-MP is going to be an incomplete, bugged version? Will everything be saved on this new server or what?

SA:MP RS5, as Gandalf mentioned, would take over from the start. Now whether that means a reset from the previous test server or not has not yet been released. To put it simply, SA:MP RS4.1 is gone from player accessibility. SA:MP RS5 will be the new server, bugs or not. Think of it as a public beta testing period, but without SA:MP RS4.1 to fall back on. The more people playing and reporting the bugs, the faster they get fixed, and the more fun people will have. This will also allow SA:MP's Developers to quickly get back to adding new features to make things even more enjoyable.