10-08-2007, 06:44 PM | #1 |
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Costs etc. associated with a server?
I am thinking about setting up a FF server, 22 slots (24 when the game supports it ofc).
What would the associated costs with it be? I know there are sites where I could just get a server already set up for FF, but I know a bit about working with servers and the Internets so I think I could do it myself. What do I need to run a server? I already have an account open with GoDaddy, so keeping things in context of that site would be helpful. And how exactly does one set it up? I have never actually ran a game server before (aside from starting one using my computer via the dedicated server tool).
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10-08-2007, 06:55 PM | #2 |
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id' also take a look at some admin mods... god knows we all need voting (esp votekick)
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10-09-2007, 12:59 AM | #3 |
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I'm not sure about any servers related to godaddy.
But in case you might be interested, i have some friends who have a dod server from http://mammothgames.com/policies_payment.htm And i think they run source games now. Click on the "buy here" to get the prices for slots. Also, i think the server is done sort of like ftp, a little bit. So after they install your game onto the server and once you have files that you want to upload/change such as plugins, you make the necessary changes then upload the file/plugins to their respective directories, and restart the server from the control panel on their website. I think the setup is similar to the hlds server from your computer. Not the listen server, but the dedicated server. They have a fairly good support system from what i've been told, and respond within 1~2 days most times. Hope that helps. |
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10-09-2007, 02:16 AM | #4 |
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I just got 2 servers for FF. One from www.RaptorServers.com and the newest one(today) from www.gameservers.com
Gameservers: 22 slot public - $32.95 + tax Gameservers: 22 slot private - $21.95 + tax Their servers are ok, but they could be better. Raptorservers: 20 slot server - $25.00 + tax If you get it from here then submit a support ticket asking them to make the server an FF server. These servers are better than Gameservers, but I don't like how they do somethings. Hope that helps |
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10-09-2007, 09:03 AM | #5 |
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Does anyone run their own servers anymore? lol
I would prefer not to have to go the route of using a third party company to run my server if I can - I would prefer to manage the files and stuff myself. I just do not know how to do it. ):
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10-09-2007, 12:35 PM | #6 | |
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Or Rent a dedicated server for a monthly fee. such as http://steadfast.net/ It can be expensive either way. |
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10-09-2007, 01:42 PM | #7 | |
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If you're looking for a simple admin tool (with votekick), look at Basic Admin Tool, the metamod plugin. |
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10-09-2007, 03:02 PM | #9 |
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Well thing is (as I have said) I have an account already established with GoDaddy.
Looking at prices though I might end up going with an external service... bah. So, how do these things work? You ask them to set up a box for you, they do it, and then you have FTP access to the thing? I assume it is cheaper this way?
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10-09-2007, 05:19 PM | #12 | |
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But it probably will need to be a bit powerful, may be core duo-ish cpus to keep the server running smoothly w/o that sudden lag spike. The server would almost be like your ds-tool made server, except you'd be using other programs instead of through steam. The sticky on the server forum is a good starting place. I think that's what you mean right? |
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10-09-2007, 05:41 PM | #13 | |
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Why is it that I can not install the FF server on there and run it off of that? I would have 100GB disk space and I would have 1,000 GB of bandwidth a month. I am missing something here?
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well i might host a server for a week or something off my spare pc (3.6 p4) to host my map when its done god knows it doesn't do much now but render things that take forever, it will be a blessing when its time to compile the map though, it sucks being without a pc lol
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10-09-2007, 07:47 PM | #17 | |
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If not, I can always upgrade. That is the great thing about GoDaddy. If I am on a plan that charges me $4 a month and I pay for a year, it costs me $8 for the year. If I need MOAR POWA and I want to upgrade to a $7 a year plan and three months have passed, I would just get charged $27 to upgrade ($7 - $4 I already paid = $3 x 9 remaining months). So if the plan I have picked out is not enough, I can upgrade. Maybe I can run a low playerslot server until I have the cash or something ololol. d:
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10-16-2007, 12:53 PM | #18 |
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Okay, so I looked into sites like GameServers. They have this issue where their game servers do not have MySQL on them, and I will be running a plugin that requires MySQL on the game server. If I want the plugin (and I do), it looks like I will have to get a dedicated server from a company and do it that way.
So, how much bandwidth does a server use per player roughly at 33 tickrate? Moreover, is there anything else I need to check with a company before I go ahead and get the server? Like if I have x amount of bandwidth a month, are there any catches like how much data is allowed to go through at one time?
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10-16-2007, 03:52 PM | #20 | |
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I am already getting a web server. I used to have one, but I lost my account due to a bank screwup (they processed a deposit to my checking account two days late). I am going to have a web server along with the game server. Basically to run a MySQL based plugin, I would need MySQL on the webserver and the game server, correct?
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