Dedicated server software?

[Joseph16]

I need a way to host a server reliably on a local computer that has the ability to use subgames. Any ideas? Also I want to host two worlds at the same time; a survival and a creative super flat. Any ideas on that? Thanks for your time!

[MineYoshi]

Using a dedicated Ubuntu server can be a good idea for maxing out the power of your computer, minetest is avaible in Ubuntu, so there should not be any problem if you know how to set up everything. If you have more knowledge and you think you are ready, you can use a Debian server, which is more complex, but has more advantages if you know how to use them.

[lisacvuk]

Windows:
1. Open notepad.
2. Type

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@echo off
minetest.exe --server --config server1.conf --worldid world1 --port 30000

And save as server1.bat
3. Open notepad again, type

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@echo off
minetest.exe --server --config server2.conf --worldid world2 --port 30001

And save as server2.bat
4. Open notepad, write your configs for both servers (example).
5. Forward your ports (depends upon your modem model)
6. Make new worlds in Minetest, world1 and world2.
7. Double click server1.bat and server2.bat
8. ??
9. Profit.
Linux:
1. Open your shell.
2. Type

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minetest --server --worldid world1 --config server1.conf --port 30000

3. Continue with Windows tutorial. Without double clicking. And opening notepad.
Of course, that is overly simplified. You'll probably need a day if you never worked with Linux before, and you choose a terminal-only distro. Also, you quit vim with :wq!

[rubenwardy]

also see: http://wiki.minetest.net/Setting_up_a_server

for a guide on other things, like opening your server to the public, how to add your server to the serverlist, and how to protect from accidental and malicious damage (griefing)

[Mineminer]

And of course as a game service your going to need DDoS protection. You may not need it now but you will thank me later when someone "rage quit" or get banned and wants "revenge".

[Joseph16]

Thanks for everyone’s ideas! I got a server working a long time ago, I just forgot about this post.

[Linuxdirk]

Also, you quit vim with :wq!

Actually you write-quit-force with this. Better use :x for writing and quitting because it does not force anything and nicely stops when something does not work as expected.

[amadin]

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