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Ahh, so the world reboots as well. I thought I had read something about that no longer being the case for new alphas going forward, but I must have misunderstood. Interesting. Time to export my favorite base, methinks. I have no objection to starting over, I was just curious!

Update: I tweaked the settings as suggested by PortFoward support, and no joy. It occurs to me that my network has an extender, to which my machine has a wired connection. Is that a factor? The specific error I’m getting when I try to join is “Connection to server failed: Could not retrieve server information.” I checked the server log file, and there aren’t any logins. If it’s any help at all, I’ve attached a screenshot of the last part of the server console/log file.

So, what happens to our various skills and perks when A21 hits? Will we be starting characters from scratch in the world we’ve already fortified?

I did set up a static IP, and when I selected 7D2Dserver in the PF software, it set the range to 26900 through 26902, yeah. I’ve been chatting with their support, and he’s pointed to me to something I need to tweak, so we’ll see if that does it. I’ll check the log! Questions: -What is an admin file and where will I find it? Do I need to edit it to include the names of myself and the other player? -I already back up my saves, but I had no idea I needed to back up my config file. Once the server is up and running, though, will there be further need for me to edit it? -That may be related to advice I got from someone a while back… I was going to investigate it. He said I should change the name of the serverconfig.xml file so it never gets overwritten. I assumed he meant as a backup, because surely the server won’t function without a file of that name. Or not? -The batch file you mentioned. I can follow the process for creating it, but what does it, er, do? Many thanks!

Ah, I see! Well, I did find a .bat file and clicking on it did the trick. No editing required, luckily, because I had no idea what to change, lol. Progress has been made! The server is running and discoverable, but not joinable. I think it’s because my port forwarding didn’t work… I bought the software recommended above, but there are a number of steps where it could be hanging up. It’s detecting port 26900 as not open, unless the server is running, then it says it’s in use by an application. Port monitoring shows the server on 26900, 26902, and somewhere in the 5000s. I chose “7 Days to Die Server” as the program to allow, but “7 Days to Die - PC” and “7 Days to Die - Steam” were also options. I’ll need to get in touch with support.

Got it! So, for the folders, if I want to leave them as-is, there's no need to uncomment them at all, then. Final question before the first test, then, I guess... how do I launch the darn thing? Thanks once again!

I just realized I edited my last comment, so you might not have seen it, lol.

LOL. Questions: Should I change ServerMaxWorldTransferSpeedKiBs from 512? Can you talk me through AdminFileName, UserDataFolder, and SaveGameFolder? Finally, when I get finished editing, might you be willing to give the .xml file a once-over?

Quick question. I’m editing the .xml now, and I see you mentioned disabling EAC. Does that mean setting the value to “false?”

Thanks, guys! I’ll work on it and report back.

Thanks! I’m glad to know there are defaults, that was one of my concerns. So, what does “uncomment the entry” mean? Okay, will do. Before I start editing, is there anything in the .xml file that needs to be adjusted to accommodate the impending imported world?

Gotcha. Okay, well, I’ve been reading the guide at https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/7_Days_to_Die_Dedicated_Server and the steps seem pretty followable. I’ll give it a go. If I run into trouble, could I perhaps message you for aid? EDIT: Right, so far, so good. I’ve got SteamCMD up and running with a Steam account created specifically for this purpose. I’ve updated to the latest 7D2D Dedicated Server Alpha build (294420). The next step appears to be editing the serverconfig.xml file, but *not* startdedicated.bat. I need to update the various values according to those at the link, is that right? I’ve been going over the sections one by one, though, and there are many that are a complete mystery to me. I mean, I can name the sever and set a password, etc, but that’s about the limit of my understanding. For instance, it mentions adding a website URL for the server… how and why would I do this? And this: UserDataFolder absolute path Use this to override where the server stores all generated data, including RWG generated worlds. Do not forget to uncomment the entry! Total mystery. Might as well be Klingon. So I’m a little lost as to what to do next. If it helps to know the intended use of the server, I’m going to import an existing world that a friend and I have been playing on, and it’ll be just the two of us using the server.

Thanks for the reply. Okay, SteamCMD it is. Out of curiosity, why is using Steam a bad idea? Sadly, Linux is out of the question for me right now, though I might be able to revisit the idea later. Ah, I see… So, how does one open and/or forward the ports in question?

Hi, all. I’ve got a gaming PC I’m going to turn into a dedicated server, and I’m researching how to do it. I’ve read the Support FAQ, various threads here, the page on the Valve Developer Community, and threads at the Steam forums, and I’ve ended up with a lot of information. Some is perfectly straightforward, some is outside my range of expertise, and some is contradictory. So, I’m starting over and pleading for assistance from a patient person who can talk me through the process like I’ve never seen a computer before. This is where I’m starting, from the Support FAQ: “Here is a simple guide to installing the dedicated server on Windows using SteamCMD. (Easy to do on a dedicated box without Steam installed.) https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/7_Days_to_Die. For local install, you can just install the server via your Steam client from the Library > Tools menu. Then you'll follow a similar configuration as is laid out in the above link for SteamCMD. Don't forget to open/forward your ports in your modem/router if you are hosting a local dedi.” From that, I’ve already got two questions. 1.) I’ve already got Steam installed, so am I just installing locally? Or should I install SteamCMD? 2.) What does it mean to open/forward my ports? Thanks in advance to anyone willing to help out!

Interesting! Additional biomes are something I’ve been fervently hoping for. Swamp, for instance. And, of course, irradiated.

Biomes were removed at some point? What were they?

Hear me, O Pimps: More Fancy Stuff, please. I build creepy Victorian and gothic bases, and I would love more items I can add to my pointlessly elaborate buildings. Antique couches, grandfather clocks, end tables with oil lamps, candelabra, heavy curtains, balloon chairs, more colors of shutters, a door type that looks like a bookcase, blocks for fireplaces, that kind of thing. Maybe some cobwebs. More than anything, I wish there were a dark wood texture other than the crown molding, as the ridges make it a little weird to apply to walls and floors. I beg you for, like, mahogany. I’m also hoping for an update the deco on the lamps that can be accessed in creative mode. I love that I can change the light color and make ‘em flicker, but the current model is designed to look like it has a white bulb in it. I’d buy a haunted house-building DLC pack in a second. #mahogany

I would absolutely buy that. Can’t make a haunted house without a grandfather clock.

I'm hesitant to post a list of stuff I’d like to see in the game, but it looks like it's not considered rude, so I'm gonna risk it. I'm guessing there are going to be many more construction items added to the game before it's complete, but I would like to humbly request something, O Pimps: More Fancy Stuff. I build creepy Victorian and gothic bases, and I would love to see more items I can add to my pointlessly elaborate buildings. Antique couches, grandfather clocks, end tables with oil lamps, candelabra, heavy curtains, balloon chairs, more colors of shutters, that kind of thing. Maybe some cobwebs. More than anything, I wish there were a dark wood texture other than the crown molding, as the ridges make it a little weird to apply to walls and floors. I beg you for mahogany. Ooo, and are you maybe going to update the deco on the lamps that can be accessed in creative mode? I love that I can change the light color and make ‘em flicker, but the model stubbornly continues to look like it has a white bulb in it. These things I beseech. I feel like I’m being a little entitled right now, lol. Apologies. #mahogany

What's wrong with Jen's model?

Thanks for the recommendation! Ah, I was unaware of the need for server tools. I asked the folks at Supercraft hosting about backing up and they said I’d be able to go into my filesystem and download WORLD.ZIP to backup my save daily. Can I ask what else server tools are for? I don’t plan to run any mods.

Does anyone have any specific suggestions for services to patronize or avoid? Do any of them back up the saves every night, for instance?

Thanks! I understand most of those words, if not the specific order they're arranged in. It's a little outside my skill set, but I'll look into it!

I was using a very speedy ethernet connection. I'm not there anymore, so I don't have access to the log file, but I suspect the problem may renew itself when I go back in September, so I'll probably bring this thread back from the dead then. Thanks, though!

So, I'm out of town right now and I tried to join the same server I always do for a quick session. I don't have my usual player profile with me, but it's the same Steam account, so I wasn't expecting any issues. I can't join, though... It hangs up at "joining server" for several minutes, then gives up. There's no error code, just something along the lines of "server ended connection attempt." To be clear, the server in question is being hosted by a friend and is set up so only he and I can join. Thoughts? Thanks!