I have a Battlefield 3 Server, Game Mode (Team Death Match 64players). I chose 64 players for my server,
thinking that the more players the better. I noticed that there more "32players TDM Servers" that are
filled up than "64players TDM Servers". Could it be that "64players TDM Servers" are more overwhelming
than "32players TDM Servers" and people choose servers with less players because the gameplay is a lot
more stable, and suitable for the players that way. Please share your opinions on this.

voen888 wrote:
I have a Battlefield 3 Server, Game Mode (Team Death Match 64players). I chose 64 players for my server,
thinking that the more players the better. I noticed that there more "32players TDM Servers" that are
filled up than "64players TDM Servers". Could it be that "64players TDM Servers" are more overwhelming
than "32players TDM Servers" and people choose servers with less players because the gameplay is a lot
more stable, and suitable for the players that way. Please share your opinions on this.
voen888, it could be a number of variables but yes typically infantry based gameplay modes like TDM & Squad Rush typically are designed for 24 players since it is focused on tight infantry portions of regular maps.

You can however change the max players value to 24 or 32 although it's a 64 Slot server.

I run Procon, a BF3 admin application that allows you to make such changes on the fly without having to go in and make edits to your server-side config file. It also offers some neat plugins to add more functionality to your server.

Along with that I'm sure your aware of the many facets of promoting and keeping your sever populated. That part honestly doesn't come easy but with experience and effort you'll be fine. Good Luck.

Thank you for suggesting the Procon. I am aware of the options that I'm able to change in my server. I was looking for an opinion on what people think is a more suitable Player count for TDM.

markdh1 wrote:
voen888 wrote:
I have a Battlefield 3 Server, Game Mode (Team Death Match 64players). I chose 64 players for my server,
thinking that the more players the better. I noticed that there more "32players TDM Servers" that are
filled up than "64players TDM Servers". Could it be that "64players TDM Servers" are more overwhelming
than "32players TDM Servers" and people choose servers with less players because the gameplay is a lot
more stable, and suitable for the players that way. Please share your opinions on this.
voen888, it could be a number of variables but yes typically infantry based gameplay modes like TDM & Squad Rush typically are designed for 24 players since it is focused on tight infantry portions of regular maps.

You can however change the max players value to 24 or 32 although it's a 64 Slot server.

I run Procon, a BF3 admin application that allows you to make such changes on the fly without having to go in and make edits to your server-side config file. It also offers some neat plugins to add more functionality to your server.

Along with that I'm sure your aware of the many facets of promoting and keeping your sever populated. That part honestly doesn't come easy but with experience and effort you'll be fine. Good Luck.



Thank you for suggesting the Procon. I am aware of the options that I'm able to change in my server. I was looking for an opinion on what people think is a more suitable Player count for TDM.