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Suggestion Name: Split different servers into regions based on map regions Suggestion Description: Instead of having multiple servers meant for playing across the whole of Europe, divide each server into suggested map regions around Europe for people to choose a server based on where they want to drive. What I mean is that each map region will have a corresponding server to gather as many people as possible driving in each specific region. The whole of TMP ETS EU would be divided into 5 server regions. Here's a picture to demonstrate my idea: TMP EU Server Regions. Any example images: Why should it be added?: The reason why this would be a great change and addition to TMP, is that it would allow players to gather in each of the major regions of the ETS map. Right now, if you drive to the outer regions of the map, there will be very few people to meet. Especially south in France and south-east. With 5 servers that have corresponding map regions, people can make a stop at a truck stop or gas station to change into the server that corresponds with the region you want to drive in. Increasing the amount of people you will meet along those roads. If people somewhat follow this system, everyone will be more likely to meet many more fellow truckers along the roads. Another reason to supports this idea, is that it can be tested without affecting either players or admins too much. It does not require any extra coding or changes to the MP codes, as it is just an option for people to do. The only change would be an informational post, and server name changes. Yes, technically you can still drive across EU on any of the 5 servers if you really want to, but if you want to drive alongside as many others as possible, you will be stopping and swapping servers as you go. At least I would do that if it meant more people to meet and drive alongside. Even if people don't follow the map regions as much at first, then it's not necessarily a huge problem either. As long as it increases the amount of players in each (of the outer) regions, then we have already got an improvement. While it might not immediately make a difference, I think it quickly will become pretty popular across the whole of TMP network as it doesn't limit people from driving in any area, but it gives people a great option to gather more people where they want to drive. Final argument to try this out. Imagine all 5 servers, with 2000-2500 player limit on each (to compensate for the increased density of drivers in each region). If all servers are maxed and people are somewhat using the servers properly and choosing server based on map region, you will basically be driving amongst 10-12k other drivers at peak hours. My first impression of this idea didn't convince me at all, however after thinking about it while driving from Scandinavia, through Going East and finally enter Vive La France, the idea grew a lot on me. I think it would be a very interesting thing to try out. Please share your thoughts, and thanks for reading.
