I’d like to suggest a better approach for handling **server maintenance** or downtime situations. When the server goes down, it would be great to show a **dedicated maintenance popup** — for example: > “Server Maintenance — Waiting until Oct 5, 2025, 09:09” This popup could include a **button that redirects players to the announcement channel**, so everyone can easily find updates. That way, players immediately know it’s a scheduled maintenance, not a server crash — and it prevents panic or confusion. Additionally, I recommend implementing a **forced logout mechanism** during maintenance: * Before forcing logout, display a **notice** informing players that maintenance is about to begin. * Encourage players to log out safely, since progress might not be saved properly during maintenance. * Once maintenance starts, prevent players from continuing the game until it’s completed. This kind of system is common in MMORPGs — for example, *Toram Online* handles maintenance this way. They also provide compensation when maintenance extends beyond schedule, which helps maintain player trust. You’ve already done great work so far — I hope this suggestion helps make future maintenance periods smoother and more transparent for everyone! ## Reference https://discord.com/channels/1158408201344135258/1423974399672979507 Down v2: https://discord.com/channels/1158408201344135258/1272487089472274508/1424267398378291241 Down v1: https://discord.com/channels/1158408201344135258/1272487089472274508/1423976785472651276