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<\/a><\/span>VPS Hosting<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\nWhat is a Dedicated Gaming Server? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A gaming server is a dedicated server<\/a> or server cluster with the requisite amount of hardware and resources to be able to run the game fluidly. Most games, like World of Warcraft and Minecraft, will not allow a person to charge people to play the game, as the game is the property of the gaming company itself. <\/p>\n\n\n\nOn the other hand, most private servers allow you to play a version of a game that\u2019s different from the official version. So, if you want to add certain character customizations, or gameplay resections, then this is the best way to do it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can, of course, simply setup a server to play with your friends – and Godlike Host<\/a> makes that simple, fast, and lag-free. Which is what we\u2019ll dive into below.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhy Would I Use a Dedicated Gaming Server?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Well, to put it simply, these games are fun. World of Warcraft is a strategy game and Minecraft is like Legos for adults. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The more people playing, the more fun it can be, but in order to have multiple people playing these games with you, you either need to have a LAN party and a server at your house, or you need a dedicated server with that you can play with your friends no matter where they are, as long as they have their computer and an internet connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These rental servers seem like a good course of action, as you don\u2019t have to take care of any of the technical elements yourself. But, sometimes remote hosting for gaming can be sort of a headache. Sometimes the server software will be outdated, or there will be lag issues during gameplay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re looking to get the most from your online gaming experience, then setting up your own dedicated server is often the way to go. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I Want to Set Up a Gaming Server – Now What Do I Do?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Setting up a dedicated server<\/a> can get a bit technical, but the freedom of having your own online gaming environment can be quite tempting for some gamers. <\/p>\n\n\n\nThe steps for setting up your dedicated gaming server will be different based upon the actual game you want to play. We offer a few tips for getting your server setup for two of the most popular online multiplayer games, WOW and Minecraft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before we jump into creating your very own server it\u2019s important to note that you shouldn\u2019t charge people to play on your server environment. This will only get you into legal trouble. Create a private gaming server for passion, not profit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That being said, let\u2019s dive in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Setting Up a WOW Server<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
World of Warcraft is played by millions of gamers around the globe. By utilizing the power of a private server you can emulate the experience of playing online while customizing certain elements for your own enjoyment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Download Your Tools<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Before you set up your World of Warcraft server<\/a> and start customizing you need to have some basic tools. For starters, you\u2019ll need to install a tool called AC Web Ultimate Repack. For the steps below we utilized this one <\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\nYou\u2019ll also need to install the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack, which you can install from here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n2. Map Data<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Next you\u2019ll need to collect your current map data. You can get this from your existing WOW account. You need to currently have access to the game to make the private server work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Open up the WOW folder and locate the file titled '\u02dcmaps\u2019<\/em>. Now you\u2019ll need to go to '\u02dcC:\/AC Web Ultimate Repack\/ Tools\/Map Extractor enUS\u2019<\/em> and copy the '\u02dcmaps\u2019<\/em> folder and the '\u02dcad.exe\u2019<\/em> to the folder. Then, run the '\u02dcad.exe\u2019<\/em> program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n3. Configure Your Database<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Now you\u2019ll need to find the file called '\u02dcascent-logonserver.conf\u2019<\/em>, open it, and find the area that begins with, '\u02dcLogonDatabase Hostname=\u2019<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nNow, make sure you change the information, so it looks like the text below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
LogonDatabase Hostname = \"127.0.0.1\"\nUsername = \"root\"\nPassword = \"ascent\"\nName = \"logon\"\nPort = \"3306\"\nType = \"1\"<\/pre>\n\n\n\n4. Configure Ascent Realms<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Next, navigate to the file called '\u02dcascent-realms.conf\u2019<\/em>, and locate the portion that starts with '\u02dc<Realm1 Name=\u2019<\/em>. Then, change the details, so they look the same as the text below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<Realm1 Name = \"The Name of Your Server\"\nAddress = \"127.0.0.1:8129\"\nIcon = \"RP\"\nColour = \"1\"\nPopulation = \"1.0\"\nTimeZone = \"1\"><\/pre>\n\n\n\n5. Configure Your World<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Finally, it\u2019s time to start customizing certain elements of your world. To get started with this, navigate to the file called '\u02dcascent-world.conf\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With this file open you can then adjust the values under the '\u02dc<Rates Health='\u02dc section to customize the gameplay experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
6. Alter the realmlist.wtf File <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Now go back to the WOW directory and find the file called '\u02dcrealm list.wtf\u2019. Delete the contents of the file and replace it with '\u02dcset realm list 127.0.0.1\u2019. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can then start your server by running '\u02dcControl Panel.exe\u2019 within your '\u02dcSC Web Ultimate Repack\u2019 directory. Once that runs, click on the first three buttons that appear and your server will be live, and you\u2019ll be ready to game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Setting Up a Minecraft Server<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Running a Minecraft server is much easier than a WOW server, so if the tutorial above overwhelmed you, then give the Minecraft server a try. The steps below are for those who are running Windows machines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re interested in setting up a server on your MacOS machine, then check out this post for the full tutorial<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n1. Check Your Machine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The first thing you\u2019ll need to do is ensure your machine is setup to host a personal server. For starters you\u2019ll need enough RAM. The common requirement is 1GB of RAM for every four to five players you\u2019re going to host on your server. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To test your machine you can use the tool called CanIHostaMinecraftServer.com. This will tell you how many players your current system can support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Update Java<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
You\u2019ll need to have the latest version of Java installed for your server to work properly. Navigate to this page<\/a> and install the latest version if need be. <\/p>\n\n\n\n3. Download the Server<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Next, you\u2019ll need to download the server file from this website<\/a>. Once you download the file it\u2019s a good idea to create a folder on your site where you\u2019ll store all of the necessary server files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n4. Install the Server<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Now all you have to do is open the .jar file you downloaded and the program will install all of the necessary files for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The final step you\u2019ll need to do is locate a file called '\u02dceula.txt\u2019<\/em>, and change the value '\u02dceula=false\u2019 to '\u02dceula=true\u2019<\/em>, then save the file.<\/p>\n\n\n\nNow your server is ready to rock. For a full list of Minecraft customization tweaks you can check out the guide here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\nOf course, the games highlighted above are only the beginning. Many gamers are also getting back into playing older games due to recent nostalgia levels rising, so now is a great time to take advantage of those gaming skills you cultivated as a child. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you can get over the technical hurdle running your own dedicated gaming server is a great way to play the exact version of the game, whenever you want to play it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/span>Dedicated Servers<\/a><\/li><\/a><\/span>VPS Hosting<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\nWhat is a Dedicated Gaming Server? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A gaming server is a dedicated server<\/a> or server cluster with the requisite amount of hardware and resources to be able to run the game fluidly. Most games, like World of Warcraft and Minecraft, will not allow a person to charge people to play the game, as the game is the property of the gaming company itself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n On the other hand, most private servers allow you to play a version of a game that\u2019s different from the official version. So, if you want to add certain character customizations, or gameplay resections, then this is the best way to do it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You can, of course, simply setup a server to play with your friends – and Godlike Host<\/a> makes that simple, fast, and lag-free. Which is what we\u2019ll dive into below.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Well, to put it simply, these games are fun. World of Warcraft is a strategy game and Minecraft is like Legos for adults. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The more people playing, the more fun it can be, but in order to have multiple people playing these games with you, you either need to have a LAN party and a server at your house, or you need a dedicated server with that you can play with your friends no matter where they are, as long as they have their computer and an internet connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These rental servers seem like a good course of action, as you don\u2019t have to take care of any of the technical elements yourself. But, sometimes remote hosting for gaming can be sort of a headache. Sometimes the server software will be outdated, or there will be lag issues during gameplay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re looking to get the most from your online gaming experience, then setting up your own dedicated server is often the way to go. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Setting up a dedicated server<\/a> can get a bit technical, but the freedom of having your own online gaming environment can be quite tempting for some gamers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The steps for setting up your dedicated gaming server will be different based upon the actual game you want to play. We offer a few tips for getting your server setup for two of the most popular online multiplayer games, WOW and Minecraft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before we jump into creating your very own server it\u2019s important to note that you shouldn\u2019t charge people to play on your server environment. This will only get you into legal trouble. Create a private gaming server for passion, not profit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n That being said, let\u2019s dive in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n World of Warcraft is played by millions of gamers around the globe. By utilizing the power of a private server you can emulate the experience of playing online while customizing certain elements for your own enjoyment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Before you set up your World of Warcraft server<\/a> and start customizing you need to have some basic tools. For starters, you\u2019ll need to install a tool called AC Web Ultimate Repack. For the steps below we utilized this one <\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You\u2019ll also need to install the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack, which you can install from here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Next you\u2019ll need to collect your current map data. You can get this from your existing WOW account. You need to currently have access to the game to make the private server work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Open up the WOW folder and locate the file titled '\u02dcmaps\u2019<\/em>. Now you\u2019ll need to go to '\u02dcC:\/AC Web Ultimate Repack\/ Tools\/Map Extractor enUS\u2019<\/em> and copy the '\u02dcmaps\u2019<\/em> folder and the '\u02dcad.exe\u2019<\/em> to the folder. Then, run the '\u02dcad.exe\u2019<\/em> program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now you\u2019ll need to find the file called '\u02dcascent-logonserver.conf\u2019<\/em>, open it, and find the area that begins with, '\u02dcLogonDatabase Hostname=\u2019<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now, make sure you change the information, so it looks like the text below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Next, navigate to the file called '\u02dcascent-realms.conf\u2019<\/em>, and locate the portion that starts with '\u02dc<Realm1 Name=\u2019<\/em>. Then, change the details, so they look the same as the text below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finally, it\u2019s time to start customizing certain elements of your world. To get started with this, navigate to the file called '\u02dcascent-world.conf\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With this file open you can then adjust the values under the '\u02dc<Rates Health='\u02dc section to customize the gameplay experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Now go back to the WOW directory and find the file called '\u02dcrealm list.wtf\u2019. Delete the contents of the file and replace it with '\u02dcset realm list 127.0.0.1\u2019. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You can then start your server by running '\u02dcControl Panel.exe\u2019 within your '\u02dcSC Web Ultimate Repack\u2019 directory. Once that runs, click on the first three buttons that appear and your server will be live, and you\u2019ll be ready to game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Running a Minecraft server is much easier than a WOW server, so if the tutorial above overwhelmed you, then give the Minecraft server a try. The steps below are for those who are running Windows machines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re interested in setting up a server on your MacOS machine, then check out this post for the full tutorial<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The first thing you\u2019ll need to do is ensure your machine is setup to host a personal server. For starters you\u2019ll need enough RAM. The common requirement is 1GB of RAM for every four to five players you\u2019re going to host on your server. <\/p>\n\n\n\n To test your machine you can use the tool called CanIHostaMinecraftServer.com. This will tell you how many players your current system can support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You\u2019ll need to have the latest version of Java installed for your server to work properly. Navigate to this page<\/a> and install the latest version if need be. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Next, you\u2019ll need to download the server file from this website<\/a>. Once you download the file it\u2019s a good idea to create a folder on your site where you\u2019ll store all of the necessary server files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now all you have to do is open the .jar file you downloaded and the program will install all of the necessary files for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The final step you\u2019ll need to do is locate a file called '\u02dceula.txt\u2019<\/em>, and change the value '\u02dceula=false\u2019 to '\u02dceula=true\u2019<\/em>, then save the file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now your server is ready to rock. For a full list of Minecraft customization tweaks you can check out the guide here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Of course, the games highlighted above are only the beginning. Many gamers are also getting back into playing older games due to recent nostalgia levels rising, so now is a great time to take advantage of those gaming skills you cultivated as a child. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you can get over the technical hurdle running your own dedicated gaming server is a great way to play the exact version of the game, whenever you want to play it. <\/p>\n\n\n\nWhy Would I Use a Dedicated Gaming Server?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
I Want to Set Up a Gaming Server – Now What Do I Do?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Setting Up a WOW Server<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1. Download Your Tools<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
2. Map Data<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
3. Configure Your Database<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
LogonDatabase Hostname = \"127.0.0.1\"\nUsername = \"root\"\nPassword = \"ascent\"\nName = \"logon\"\nPort = \"3306\"\nType = \"1\"<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
4. Configure Ascent Realms<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<Realm1 Name = \"The Name of Your Server\"\nAddress = \"127.0.0.1:8129\"\nIcon = \"RP\"\nColour = \"1\"\nPopulation = \"1.0\"\nTimeZone = \"1\"><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
5. Configure Your World<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
6. Alter the realmlist.wtf File <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Setting Up a Minecraft Server<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1. Check Your Machine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
2. Update Java<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
3. Download the Server<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
4. Install the Server<\/h3>\n\n\n\n