# \[COMPLETED\] Extended Downtime Notification - 2020/06/18 **URL:** \ **Category:** Announcements\ **Tags:** official\ **Created:** [June 18, 2020, 9:43am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/completed-extended-downtime-notification-2020-06-18/249792 "2020-06-18T09:43:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![CCP\_Dopamine](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/ccp_dopamine/32/280835_2.png) [@CCP\_Dopamine](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/CCP_Dopamine)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2020, 11:23am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/completed-extended-downtime-notification-2020-06-18/249792/61 "2020-06-18T11:23:40Z")
Things are going well. We are starting up Tranquility in VIP mode to perform a few additional checks. Not long now ๐Ÿ™‚ ---
**Author:** ![TubBizar\_Severasse](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/tubbizar_severasse/32/337783_2.png) [@TubBizar\_Severasse](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/TubBizar_Severasse)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2020, 11:24am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/completed-extended-downtime-notification-2020-06-18/249792/62 "2020-06-18T11:24:16Z")
Past 2 weeks or something i experience disconnections 2-5 times a day on 2 accounts leaving me in awkward situations sometimes ๐Ÿ˜’ ---
**Author:** ![Devo\_Scytheblade\_Steiner](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/devo_scytheblade_steiner/32/381631_2.png) [@Devo\_Scytheblade\_Steiner](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Devo_Scytheblade_Steiner)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2020, 11:24am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/completed-extended-downtime-notification-2020-06-18/249792/63 "2020-06-18T11:24:34Z")
is vip mode like, for ccp employees only?? iv never heard of that before. sounds cool ๐Ÿ˜› ---
**Author:** ![Magnus\_Carta](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/magnus_carta/32/210653_2.png) [@Magnus\_Carta](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Magnus_Carta)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2020, 11:24am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/completed-extended-downtime-notification-2020-06-18/249792/64 "2020-06-18T11:24:35Z")
I have to say I really like the in game message up front, warning us of an extended down time. I donโ€™t know how much extra work that creates for you guys but itโ€™s a very welcome addition. ---
**Author:** ![warrior\_Olacar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/warrior_olacar/32/252286_2.png) [@warrior\_Olacar](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/warrior_Olacar)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2020, 11:24am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/completed-extended-downtime-notification-2020-06-18/249792/65 "2020-06-18T11:24:40Z")
me too XD ---
**Author:** ![Erroneous\_II](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/erroneous_ii/32/213578_2.png) [@Erroneous\_II](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Erroneous_II)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2020, 11:24am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/completed-extended-downtime-notification-2020-06-18/249792/66 "2020-06-18T11:24:52Z")
Probably depends on the VPN. I know I had good luck during the massive DDoS in 2019 by using a VPN. ---
**Author:** ![Devo\_Scytheblade\_Steiner](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/devo_scytheblade_steiner/32/381631_2.png) [@Devo\_Scytheblade\_Steiner](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Devo_Scytheblade_Steiner)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2020, 11:25am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/completed-extended-downtime-notification-2020-06-18/249792/67 "2020-06-18T11:25:47Z")
i tried nord premium once, didnt work for me sadly, i just play normally now as i dont really care XD ---
**Author:** ![Harley-1998\_Davidson](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/harley-1998_davidson/32/390884_2.png) [@Harley-1998\_Davidson](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Harley-1998_Davidson)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2020, 11:25am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/completed-extended-downtime-notification-2020-06-18/249792/68 "2020-06-18T11:25:55Z")
I verify the cache files after DT, it takes a min or to to do ---
**Author:** ![Zythean\_Tamerlane](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/zythean_tamerlane/32/279910_2.png) [@Zythean\_Tamerlane](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Zythean_Tamerlane)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2020, 11:26am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/completed-extended-downtime-notification-2020-06-18/249792/69 "2020-06-18T11:26:00Z")
I have played with ExpressVPN enabled (and UDP protocol) at first, but with this enabled I got about 3x more disconnects than without ๐Ÿ˜• ---
**Author:** ![CCP\_Dopamine](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/ccp_dopamine/32/280835_2.png) [@CCP\_Dopamine](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/CCP_Dopamine)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2020, 11:27am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/completed-extended-downtime-notification-2020-06-18/249792/70 "2020-06-18T11:27:04Z")
Glad to hear! That is now a part of our standard process when informing players about Extended Downtimes. ---
**Author:** ![Davik\_Arbosa](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/davik_arbosa/32/248920_2.png) [@Davik\_Arbosa](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Davik_Arbosa)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2020, 11:27am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/completed-extended-downtime-notification-2020-06-18/249792/71 "2020-06-18T11:27:51Z")
This about the missing BPOs thing? ---
**Author:** ![Harley-1998\_Davidson](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/harley-1998_davidson/32/390884_2.png) [@Harley-1998\_Davidson](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Harley-1998_Davidson)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2020, 11:27am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/completed-extended-downtime-notification-2020-06-18/249792/72 "2020-06-18T11:27:54Z")
I can not run a VPN because of the dedicated IP i have for some of the 3D software I have it needs constant connection to run for the render farm or i might try a VPN ---
**Author:** ![Trill\_Katelo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/trill_katelo/32/213579_2.png) [@Trill\_Katelo](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Trill_Katelo)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2020, 11:28am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/completed-extended-downtime-notification-2020-06-18/249792/73 "2020-06-18T11:28:18Z")
Thank you guys so much for this awesome game ๐Ÿ™‚ Keep up the good work! ---
**Author:** ![Astro\_Agnon](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/astro_agnon/32/275463_2.png) [@Astro\_Agnon](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Astro_Agnon)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2020, 11:28am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/completed-extended-downtime-notification-2020-06-18/249792/74 "2020-06-18T11:28:29Z")
@CCP_Dopamine โ€œGlad to hear! That is now a part of our standard process when informing players about Extended Downtimes.โ€ That is good news. Letting the players know ahead of time ๐Ÿ˜ƒ Good job! ---
**Author:** ![Pr0boszcz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/pr0boszcz/32/213585_2.png) [@Pr0boszcz](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Pr0boszcz)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2020, 11:28am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/completed-extended-downtime-notification-2020-06-18/249792/75 "2020-06-18T11:28:48Z")
I have also had at least 2 daily disconnects for the past few days, but my internet was working fine the whole time. Was able to instantly re-login to Eve. ---
**Author:** ![Raclos\_Auduin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/raclos_auduin/32/256134_2.png) [@Raclos\_Auduin](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Raclos_Auduin)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2020, 11:28am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/completed-extended-downtime-notification-2020-06-18/249792/76 "2020-06-18T11:28:53Z")
you donโ€™t play it for very long time, donโ€™t you??! ---
**Author:** ![Devo\_Scytheblade\_Steiner](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/devo_scytheblade_steiner/32/381631_2.png) [@Devo\_Scytheblade\_Steiner](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Devo_Scytheblade_Steiner)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2020, 11:29am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/completed-extended-downtime-notification-2020-06-18/249792/77 "2020-06-18T11:29:03Z")
i also like the new DT msg. \<3 ---
**Author:** ![warrior\_Olacar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/warrior_olacar/32/252286_2.png) [@warrior\_Olacar](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/warrior_Olacar)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2020, 11:29am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/completed-extended-downtime-notification-2020-06-18/249792/78 "2020-06-18T11:29:22Z")
XD why skillbooks so expensive I wanna buy amarr freighter XD ---
**Author:** ![Devo\_Scytheblade\_Steiner](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/devo_scytheblade_steiner/32/381631_2.png) [@Devo\_Scytheblade\_Steiner](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Devo_Scytheblade_Steiner)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2020, 11:29am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/completed-extended-downtime-notification-2020-06-18/249792/79 "2020-06-18T11:29:50Z")
im pretty sure those will never drop price lol, they are hard to obtain. ---
**Author:** ![Erroneous\_II](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/erroneous_ii/32/213578_2.png) [@Erroneous\_II](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Erroneous_II)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2020, 11:30am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/completed-extended-downtime-notification-2020-06-18/249792/80 "2020-06-18T11:30:00Z")
If youโ€™re willing to put in some extra effort you can have your cake and eat it too by setting up routes (and probably DNS entries) for that 3D software to go through your network or for EVE to only go through the VPN [Previous page](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/completed-extended-downtime-notification-2020-06-18/249792.md?page=3) [Next page](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/completed-extended-downtime-notification-2020-06-18/249792.md?page=5)