Server Crash

[Riddim]

Ok we suffer a server crash with this lag:

Server Crash Report
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RunUO Version 2.0, Build 2357.32527
Operating System: Microsoft Windows NT 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2
.NET Framework: 2.0.50727.42
Time: 23/09/2006 7:00:17 PM
Mobiles: 3206
Items: 152762
Clients:
- Count: 5
+ 67.190.6.128: (account = Aregentine) (mobile = 0x748 'Halo')
+ 71.159.219.247: (account = linkness) (mobile = 0x122B 'Link*GM*')
+ 70.233.148.61: (account = saffell) (mobile = 0x502 's a x')
+ 12.215.194.215: (account = ryudragon) (mobile = 0x11DE 'Ryudragon')
+ 71.159.219.247: (account = rosie) (mobile = 0x1259 'Stephanie')

Exception:
System.ArgumentException: Illegal characters in path.
at System.Security.Permissions.FileIOPermission.HasIl legalCharacters(String[] str)
at System.Security.Permissions.FileIOPermission.AddPa thList(FileIOPermissionAccess access, AccessControlActions control, String[] pathListOrig, Boolean checkForDuplicates, Boolean needFullPath, Boolean copyPathList)
at System.Security.Permissions.FileIOPermission..ctor (FileIOPermissionAccess access, AccessControlActions control, String[] pathList, Boolean checkForDuplicates, Boolean needFullPath)
at System.IO.FileStream.Init(String path, FileMode mode, FileAccess access, Int32 rights, Boolean useRights, FileShare share, Int32 bufferSize, FileOptions options, SECURITY_ATTRIBUTES secAttrs, String msgPath, Boolean bFromProxy)
at System.IO.FileStream..ctor(String path, FileMode mode, FileAccess access, FileShare share, Int32 bufferSize, FileOptions options)
at System.IO.StreamWriter.CreateFile(String path, Boolean append)
at System.IO.StreamWriter..ctor(String path, Boolean append, Encoding encoding, Int32 bufferSize)
at System.IO.StreamWriter..ctor(String path)
at Server.Engines.Reports.HtmlRenderer.RenderSingle(P ersistableObject obj)
at Server.Engines.Reports.HtmlRenderer.Render()
at Server.Engines.Reports.Reports.UpdateOutput(Object state)
at System.Threading._ThreadPoolWaitCallback.WaitCallb ack_Context(Object state)
at System.Threading.ExecutionContext.Run(ExecutionCon text executionContext, ContextCallback callback, Object state)
at System.Threading._ThreadPoolWaitCallback.PerformWa itCallback(Object state)


It says Illegal characters... is that the fault?

[TMSTKSBK]

It means you have characters that the file system can't interpret. This could be :, \, /, or any other drive-related character.

[Thistle]

character name = Link*GM* ???

Just a wild guess but was it after this character changed their name?

[Riddim]

I believe someone type who and went to the person and it crash. This is the 3rd one. I will change the names and check! Thanks for the fast responces people i post it like 2 minutes ago or less appreciate it.

[Lord_Greywolf]

can not have * or ? in names - will screw things up big time - they are considered wild card letters

also should not use ^ & $ # @ ! ( ) : ; " / \ | < > or even just , or any other symbols

[Riddim]

Ok does letters like this cause a crash? (just some examples) "ÀÆÖçäìõũŦťť ĵØŜĦטà"

[daat99]

Originally Posted by Riddim

Ok does letters like this cause a crash? (just some examples) "ÀÆÖçäìõũŦťť ĵØŜĦטà"

They could, I suggest that you won't take any chances and just use normal english letters/numbers.
Just to be on the safe side

[Riddim]

(sorry if i seem anoying just trying to make a crash free shard) Does adding <bodytext''color''> to name cause any problems?

[daat99]

Originally Posted by Riddim

(sorry if i seem anoying just trying to make a crash free shard) Does adding <bodytext''color''> to name cause any problems?

Why would you want a name like that for a file/class???
I stand by my suggestion, just use normal english letters/numbers to be 100% sure.

[Riddim]

Wondering because a staff did it.... And i wont allow them to if it causes problems....

[daat99]

Originally Posted by Riddim

Wondering because a staff did it.... And i wont allow them to if it causes problems....

I don't think there's anyone here that can be 100% sure about this answer so just tell them not to and be sure it won't cause a crash.

[Riddim]

Do you know how to change an item background... well i mean the item name background?