## notes
-- use this app to control which ow2 servers you play on
-- **my simple use case:** when i want to play on na west coast, i block na east coast. i don't block any other servers
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+- not affiliated with blizzard
+- twitter: [@stormyy_ow](https://twitter.com/stormyy_ow/)
## how to use
-1. download and open the app. it's a portable `.exe` file and doesn't install anything.
-2. select the servers you wish to block. that's it, read the warnings section.
- - you do not need to keep the app open once servers are blocked.
-3. if you block certain servers, **they will remain blocked forever** until you unblock them
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download and open the app after reading the warnings below
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deselect the servers you wish to block
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deselected servers are permanently blocked until you allow them again
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+ pinning this app to your taskbar for quick access is a good idea
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+ how to pin
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+ ```yml
+1: open app
+2: find app in your taskbar (bottom of your monitor) and right click > pin to taskbar
+ ```
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| type | description |
| -- | -- |
-|  | **allow** - All servers are allowed by default. These are the servers you wish to play on |
-|  | **block** - Set to blocked when you don't want to connect to this server |
-|  | **gonna block** - Servers can't be blocked while you are playing the game. Please restart your game with the app open |
+|  | **allow** - all servers are allowed by default, OW2 may connect to them |
+|  | **block** - OW2 will not connect to blocked servers |
+|  | **gonna block** - servers can't be blocked while you are playing the game. please restart your game with the app open |
-## media
-with game closed | with game open
-:-------------------------:|:-------------------------:
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+## disconnect warnings
+1. **do not queue with other people** unless they have the same servers blocked as you do
+2. keep in mind this app does also affect **unranked** and **custom games**
-## is it safe?
-- this program is safe. **read the warnings** and nothing bad will happen.
-- all the source code is above and the `.exe` is automatically generated [here](https://github.com/stowmyy/dropship-test/actions).
- - you can compile it yourself too, since it's open source.
+## if you are having trouble connecting
+ - _quickly_ open this app and unblock servers or you may time out and disconnect
+ - this _should_ never happen if you follow the warnings but please keep it in mind or you may get disconnected and recieve a temporary competitive ban
+ - blocking OW2 servers can unintentionally affect other games. a fix is being worked on and will be available in a future update
-## warnings
-1. **do not queue with other people unless they have the same servers blocked as you do**
- - you may connect to a server you have blocked and time out unless you open this app and unblock it
-2. **if you are connecting to a server for longer than 5 seconds:**
- - _quickly_ open this app and unblock servers or you will time out and disconnect
- - if this happens please let me know on twitter so i can fix it - it means the ow2 servers were changed and i have to update the app.
- - this bug has not happened to me in a very long time but you always must remember to do this or you will get disconnected and a temporary competitive ban
-#### HOW TO HELP
- - If you ever get DC'd you can help by letting me know through [discord](https://discord.stormy.gg/) or [twitter](https://twitter.stormy.gg/) and i'll push a hotfix
- - Please ask questions and give suggestions there too
+## FAQ
+question | answer
+:-------------------------|:-------------------------
+do i need to keep the app open? | no, deselecting servers will block them permanently until you select them again
+what does a grayed out server mean? | the app could not ping the server, you can still block it
+how do i uninstall? | allow all servers and then delete the `.exe` - a proper `uninstall` button is being worked on
+does this app install anything? | this app is a portable `.exe` file and does not install anything
+how do i update this app? | this app updates automatically when you open it
+why does the app not open? | it should - please let me know on twitter and i can try to fix it for you
+does this app have a virus? | no, all the source code is above and `dropship.exe` is generated [here](https://github.com/stowmyy/dropship-test/actions)
+## technical support
+ - if you ever get disconnected this means the OW2 servers were changed and i need to update the app - please let me know through [discord](https://discord.stormy.gg/) or [twitter](https://twitter.stormy.gg/) so i can fix it
+ - if this app does not work for you, please reach out
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+## media
-## acknowledgements
-- [foryVERX/Overwatch-Server-Selector](https://github.com/foryVERX/Overwatch-Server-Selector/)
- - please also take a look at this program. it is very similar but is more battle tested and has a community around it.
- - they did all the hard work for finding server ips. i just wanted to make my own version that was more lightweight and portable.
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+with game closed | with game open
+:-------------------------:|:-------------------------:
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+## acknowledgements
+- [foryVERX/Overwatch-Server-Selector](https://github.com/foryVERX/Overwatch-Server-Selector/)
+ - this app is very similar with a larger community around it
+ - dropship shares the same server ips as this app
+ - dropship should be seen as a simplified, lightweight, and portable alternative