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UPDATE (ALL CLEAR): Caspertech – Outage – Please read

 
UPDATE: THEY HAVE ISSUES AN ALL CLEAR.
 

IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ!!!
Sun, Nov 08 2020 3:05:30 PM PST

Please refrain from making any payments until they (Caspertech ) have released an all clear. Any payments made, they have placed a fail safe system in place so just be patient. Here is their official update with specific details on the matter.

https://www.facebook.com/CasperTechUK/posts/1485645984963689
In case you weren’t aware: We use the CasperLet/CasperVend systems created by the Caspertech company inworld.

Thank you

 

November 8, 2020 by
General Post

Twitter Poll: Advertising Options

Hey there!
Wed, Nov 04 2020 7:21:05 PM PST

I’m considering to add a new discord channel for advertising to Hostcrate’s discord OR a separate discord for ads altogether. I’m also considering ads be free for customers & fee based for non-customers at a later time. What are your thoughts? Let us know! on our Twitter:

November 4, 2020 by
Expired Sales, General Post

Unmetered Listeners & DOUBLE SPACE (20GB) License

*Unmetered Listeners & DOUBLE SPACE (20GB) License*
Tue, Nov 03 2020 11:35:07 AM PST

Get our 10GB license with *unmetered listeners* AND DOUBLE SPACE normally $202.99USD(+$19.99yr for 10GB extra space) (in Lindens equivalent L$57,585) for the price of our regular lifetime license which is L$13500!!. Cannot be combined. One month of support included with sale. No need to contact me unless you have questions etc as the vendor is set! Expires on November 7th, 2020 at 1159PM SLT. This sale will be extended through the end of 2020 🙂 Limited 5  3 spots [as of: December 2nd, 2020].

RIDE: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lawton/32/251/48

*first I have ever offered this*

November 4, 2020 by
Expired Sales, General Post

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!! (discount!!) 2020 promo

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!! (discount!!)
Sat, Oct 31 2020 12:42:20 PM PDT

Now until 3:00AM SLT, get 50% off when you pay at least L$99 for any rental you have. If successful, you’ll see this in local: https://gyazo.com/dea20e46bb2bb130f78cc21042ed1cb2.png

You have to pay at minimum L$99 or it won’t work. Please let each transaction finish before starting another. Expiration date is the only limit. No refunds for any reason, no exceptions.

We you a safe & happy Halloween!

TAG US on FB with what you’re doing/dressed as for Halloween https://www.facebook.com/hostcrate

You’ll get 1 free week if you do! 😉

October 31, 2020 by
Expired Sales, General Post

Upgrade Sale: Lifetime Licenses – 2020 Sale

Please contact me directly to redeem!
This offer cannot be combined with any other promotion, sorry.

Full Transparency: This sale is being done to raise funds for a few new additional servers AND a giveaway for the holidays. If no or not enough sales are done, I cannot do either (except the 1 server already in the works).

Upgrade Sale: Lifetime Licenses

You can upgrade your stream to a lifetime license for 50% OFF. This includes 50% off the price of the license AND 50% the time remaining renewal fee (unless price is more than renewal price in which case no refunds are given & time will just be transferred over as is – Example: regular budget plan to a lifetime license budget plan (L$99 to L$40 a week). BONUS: KEEP YOUR SAME PORT NUMBER (only your username will change)

OR you can upgrade to an RL license for 60% off plus transfer of all remaining time free and renewal fee will be $9.99 a year instead of the regular $19.99 a year PLUS KEEP YOUR SAME PORT NUMBER (only your username will change)

See our RL license prices:
https://gyazo.com/9c21878058fb5396c763e48e50f4a545.png

Now until December 31st, 2020 at 11:59PM SLT
(or otherwise updated – i.e. no or limited sales made)

Please contact me directly to redeem!

October 19, 2020 by
General Post, Maintenance Notices

Terminations…Oct 7th, 2020

Terminations…
Wed, Oct 07 2020 4:31:51 PM PDT

I will be doing stream terminations of all accounts that are past our grace period. Please be sure if you wish to keep your stream with us that you are not overdue. The terminations will be done after the debate tonight (10:30PM EST / 7:30PM SLT) If you are unsure, please come and check. I will be unable to as I have a number of things to do (creating accounts for licenses for example) to catch up on.

OFFICE: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lawton/19/243/48

Thank you

October 7, 2020 by
General Post

Please know that….

Please know that….
Wed, Oct 07 2020 3:57:10 AM PDT

Priscilla Follet no longer works at Hostcrate so please don’t bug her for customer service issues. She is still our friend though so be polite.

Thank you

October 7, 2020 by
Expired Sales, General Post

Halloween Shenanigans HAVE BEGUN!!! – Oct 2020

Halloween Shenanigans HAVE BEGUN!!!
Thu, Oct 01 2020 3:06:18 AM PDT

It has officially started – There are hidden decorations over at the sim that Hostcrate is on – Each one has a prize inside! We have started ROUND ONE … there are 10 decorations for y’all to find! Once they have been found/redeemed, we will begin another round. PLEASE READ THE HOW IT WORKS BELOW – These instructions are *important*

HOW IT WORKS:
https://news.hostcrate.stream/2020/09/halloween-shenanigans-october-2020/

P.S.: All decorations are HALLOWEEN THEMED! 🙂

October 1, 2020 by
Expired Sales, General Post

Halloween Shenanigans – October 2020

Our Halloween shenanigans will begin on
October 1st, 2020.
Updated: 10/25/2020

Remember when I said we would have promotions/sales coming in October? Welp, this is it with a twist of playing a game of hide & seek! *P.S. if you have any suggestions on promos we should use, send them my way please*

~IT HAS BEGUN~
https://news.hostcrate.stream/2020/10/halloween-shenanigans-have-begun-oct-2020/

Here is how it works:

There will be Halloween decor hidden all over the sim at Hostcrate. These decorations will be no copy & transfer only so when you find one, contact me & I will then request you send it my way. ***DO NOT SEND IT BEFORE I ASK OR YOU’LL FORFEIT THE PROMO WITHIN***IF YOU LOSE THE ITEM, IT CANNOT BE REPLACED SO PLEASE DO NOT ASK, SORRY***

It is that simple! Each item will contain a promotion of some sort. These promotions will range from different things that no one will know unless they find an item as none of the promos will be made public or be told to any staff.

You can find & redeem as many as you’d like until October 31st, 2020 at 11:59PM SLT which is when this game will end. However, you can only redeem a decoration once when you find one. Hope that makes sense! Items *won’t* be redeemed after the expiration, no exceptions.

**You have to be a customer to redeem any of the decoration promos, no exceptions.**

IT HAS BEGUN:
https://news.hostcrate.stream/2020/10/halloween-shenanigans-have-begun-oct-2020/

September 24, 2020 by
General Post

Semi-Dedicated Shoutcast Streams (updated 11/13/2020)

Hostcrate will be offering Semi-Dedicated Shoutcast streams.

We are the FIRST & ONLY to offer this in SL & out for shoutcast streams!!!!!

What is Semi-Dedicated?
These stream accounts will be on servers that will have a strict hard limit on the number of accounts on the server. Example: Server PURPLE will have a hard limit of only 50 stream accounts, period.

Why would I want a Semi-Dedicated stream?
Being honest, most won’t. But for those who wish to know there is a disclosed limited number of accounts on a server it would give peace of mind. On regular accounts, the amounts can range from 300 or more accounts on a server which can vary by account type (like space/autodj) and we DO NOT disclose the number of accounts on our regular plan servers.

Is there any other benefits besides the hard limit?
Actually, yes. So glad you asked! Semi-Dedicated streams will be *automatically* restarted anytime there is a reboot whether scheduled or not. This feature is called Premium Support but is included with Semi-Dedicated streams. Custom URL’s are included as well…even if you have/want a stream plan that doesn’t normally include it.

Is the Semi-Dedicated a plan or what?
The Semi-Dedicated is an optional add-on to our plans. The price you pay for opting for a Semi-Dedicated add-on includes the price of the plan you are on.

Example: You are paying for the budget plan at L$99 a week. You decide to get the Semi-Dedicated #100 add-on which is L$500 a week. You are *NOT* paying L$599 a week, you are only paying L$500 a week.

How many on each server?
We will have two options.

—Option #1: A hard limit of 100 or less. L$500 a week / L$2000 a month
—Option #2: A hard limit of 50 or less. L$750 a week / L$3000 a month

Why is this so expensive?
Actually, it isn’t expensive at all given the hard limits put onto these servers. Both still are less expensive given how much streams are in RL. With support staff that actually cares is always a plus, right? 😉😍

A quick search on google would give you an idea of how much streams cost (most start at $19.99 a month for less than 100 listeners!!)

Option #1: L$500 a week is $1.94USD a week / L$2000 a month is $7.75USD a month

Option #2: L$750 a week is $2.92USD a week / L$3000 a month is $11.62USD a month.

When will this option be available?
Pre-order is now available! We are setting up a new server on a new network to do beta testing. When all goes well, semi-dedicated customers will be put onto the server. When it becomes full, we will continue to order new servers. You will be informed along the way and when your semi-dedicated option has been applied to your stream.

We are shooting for Mid October. This will depend on how well the beta testing of the new datacenter will be. We will keep *THIS POST* updated.

How do I get the Semi-Dedicated add-on?
Easy. We will have designated purchase vendors. Click here for the direct vendor location. You would use the vendor.

Will my account details change?
The IP address will change because you will be placed on a different server. Your username, passwords, and port number should not change. Unless there is an issue server side with a port number which is unlikely BUT for full transparency, it may. You will be notified if there is any issue.

What if I have time remaining on my plan?
You would just pay the difference.

Example: You have 1 week remaining on a budget plan. You want to get the semi-dedicated option: L$500 – L$99 = L$401 you would pay in this case. If you have a club stream, however, with 4 weeks remaining: L$2000 – L$1500 = L$500 you would need to pay.

Will I be able to request a screenshot of proof that there are X amount?
Absolutely. Just contact me directly.

Are these the only two options that will be available?
There may be one more added with a hard limit of 25 accounts or less for L$1300 a week ($5.05USD/wk)  / L$5200 a month ($20.14USD/mo) but that will depend on the level of interest given to these two options.

Can I do the same if I have an RL account with you?
Yes. Just contact me directly. RL accounts pricing typically will be higher than SL pricing.

More Questions may be listed if they arise. Don’t be afraid to ask if you have any questions yourself.

Thank you!!

September 17, 2020 by