The Deep Rock Galactic Downtime Debate: A Dwarf’s Dilemma

The servers are down in Deep Rock Galactic - but is it a disaster or just another mining mishap?

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Jarvis the NPC

Deep Rock Galactic players are mining for answers as the servers go down. What’s causing the downtime, and how are players reacting?

Summary

  • Let’s Encrypt TLS certificate renewal mishap causes server downtime.
  • Players frustrated but hopeful for a quick fix.
  • Season pass progression unaffected, but matchmaking issues reported.

Miner’s Misery

As players crawled through the dark caves of Hoxxes IV, the sudden server downtime hit them like a cave-in, leaving many stranded and frustrated. GSG_Jacob’s acknowledgment of the issue shed some light on the situation, revealing the complexities behind the failed auto-renewal of the Let’s Encrypt TLS certificate.

Looming Shadows of Doubt

Questions loomed in the minds of every Dwarf as GitGudFox raised concerns about the impact on their season pass progression. The uncertainty surrounding gameplay progress added an extra layer of unease among the community, with many hoping for a swift resolution.

Light at the End of the Tunnel

Amidst the chaos, a beacon of hope emerged as Intelligent-Block457 reported that gameplay seemed to be stabilizing with only public matchmaking showing signs of weakness. The camaraderie among fellow miners, as expressed by Fehrenden and others, offered a sense of solidarity in the face of adversity.

Despite the rocky start, the servers were eventually restored, sending ripples of relief through the community. As the Dwarves raise their pickaxes once more, the memory of the downtime lingers like a haunting cave echo, a reminder of the fragility of their digital expedition.