I've been getting a lot of email and text messages about the server being down. The server is down because of hardware issues. The company I lease it from, is working hard to rebuild the server machine it runs from. I would have expected it to have been done by now, but as soon as it is fixed, we will be operating on updated equipment. This should been more reliable and smoother game play. I have extended the lease on the server untill February, so please be patient. It should be up and running soon! ~AmBusH~

The company we lease our Ventrilo server had some issues and made some changes. Therefore you will not be able to connect to the new Ventrilo server until you change your settings to the new port. The new port is: 4531

Hello everyone. I have some bad news, and some GREAT news concerning Armbitter's Killers Cafe.
First the bad news. Killer's Cafe has been slipping backwards in game rank. And we have noticed a severe decrease in players lately. I am the only one to blame for this. Because Of my busy schedule, and amount of projects I have on my plate, I have been completely neglectful towards this server. As a matter of fact, I don't think I've even visited it in months. All I can say is, thank god for my fine admins that have been working to keep this server afloat during my absence.
Now the GREAT news. {AFB}JohnDoe will be taking over Killers Cafe. Why is this good news? {AFB}JohnDoe is one of the hardest working server owners I know. And I am confident that with his knowledge of mods concerning Anti-Cheats, forum pages, and stats sites, that he will breath new life into this server. He also has map making projects and other fun stuff that he is working on now, that (in my opinion) will return Killers Cafe back to the success it once was.
I want everyone to know, that my main concern is, that all my loyal players have a safe and fun place to play. And my belief in life has always been, if you can't provide a service that's top shelf. Then it's time to step down and let someone else who can take over. That's exactly what this is all about!
To answer the burning question. What about SniperS Cafe? SniperS, with the help of my admin, is a self running server that still holds a fantastic game rank. I will remain the sole operator of this server untill HL2 is no longer running, or it slips into the same shape Killer's has. At which time I will try to do the same thing as I did for Killers, so our players have a place to call home.
Lastly, I am so confident that this move so much the right thing to do, that if I'm wrong. I will eat your keyboard on YouTube for millions to watch! LOL
Below is a statement of commitment from {AFB}JohnDoe.
Thank you,
~AmBusH


Dear Armbitter's admin and Players,
Beginning Sunday March 14th 2010 with Ambush’s approval I will be taking over the “Armbitter's Killers Café” server. All server settings will remain the same. All Armbitter's admin will retain their admin status as it looks today. All players that are currently banned will remain banned. All server rules will remain the same. IP address will be change to 68.232.174.179:27015 The server will remain hosted in Chicago .
The server name will remain the same for the time being.
Any questions or concerns please contact me at johndoe5828@yahoo.com
Thank You
JohnDoe

Ventrilo Server
Those who are familiar or already have ventrilo, here is the Host/IP and Port for the server.
HostName= vent18.gameservers.com
Port= 4531

If you are new to Ventrilo it is basically a way to communicate with other players/people, across a voice server instead of the game server you are on. This way you can communicate with those on a different server or those playing a different game. You run Ventrilo before starting up your game and leave it running in the background with zero effect on gameplay.
Instructions: Video or Steps

-I recommend following the steps in this video. Use the Hostname and Port above to connect to this server.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGcOkitd6CA&feature=fvw

-Step by Step breakdown
1. Download the Ventrilo Client Program that suits your system from
http://www.ventrilo.com/download.php
2. Install the program (will create a desktop shortcut)
3. Run Ventrilo
4. Create a new UserName (Your Steam name is fine)
5. Create a server profile. (name, host/ip, port)
6. Go to Setup on the right hand side, check off all 4 boxes.
7. Set up your hotkey by clicking inside the box, then pressing the key you wish to use to speak in Ventrilo. Make sure to choose a different key from the one you use in-game.
8. Connect to the server and join any Channel that has a blue/turquoise (+) or (-) symbol by double clicking on it.