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For those interested, it is now possible to host Dedicated Servers in SFX.
To start one, simply direct your web browser to:
http://Dedicated.XvsSF.com
Once you have confirmed that the game is loading, simply minimize the browser window and "walk away". The Dedicated Server will start automatically. It will also configure and tailor itselto your Internet connection and computer specifications, as well as auto-update and/or restart as needed.
Since a Dedicated Server displays no 3D graphics, its performance will be depended directly on the CPU of the computer where it is hosted. As such, it is recommended that your run the server on a 2GHZ+ system with a wired (I.E.: non-wireless) Internet connection. (The graphical performance of your computer does NOT matter. Even if you can only run the game in the "Lowest" quality setting, this should be more than enough for a Dedicated host).
Since the purpose of a Dedicated Server is to provide a stable multiplayer environment for other players, the best performance can only be achieved on a high-speed Internet connection with an approximate upload rate of 2mbits (~200KBytes/sec) for a 10 player game, and roughly 1mbit upload (~100KBytes/sec) for a 6 player game. Running a server in a shared and/or wireless environment with frequent file downloads or video streaming is NOT advised (since any extra bandwidth usage inside your network will most likely create Lag-Spikes for the players who have joined your server).
If you are sure that your computer and Internet specifications meet the above requirements (or better yet, if you have already proven yourself to be able to host a stable 8-10 player game for hours on end), then running a Dedicated Server could be right for you.
Note that the first time you run the game in Dedicated mode your Max Player limit will be set to 4, but after a few hours of lag-free hosting your Dedicated Server will be automatically upgraded to host 6, 8 and 10 player games (assuming that your Internet connection is able to handle it).
Next Up: More Dedicated features (such as remote-control of the server by it’s designated owner). However, such features can only be implemented once the stability of the Dedicated hosting has been proven by multiple users.
Questions? Comments? Post them here
Find your maximum upload speed:
http://www.speedtest.net/index.php
To start one, simply direct your web browser to:
http://Dedicated.XvsSF.com
Once you have confirmed that the game is loading, simply minimize the browser window and "walk away". The Dedicated Server will start automatically. It will also configure and tailor itselto your Internet connection and computer specifications, as well as auto-update and/or restart as needed.
Since a Dedicated Server displays no 3D graphics, its performance will be depended directly on the CPU of the computer where it is hosted. As such, it is recommended that your run the server on a 2GHZ+ system with a wired (I.E.: non-wireless) Internet connection. (The graphical performance of your computer does NOT matter. Even if you can only run the game in the "Lowest" quality setting, this should be more than enough for a Dedicated host).
Since the purpose of a Dedicated Server is to provide a stable multiplayer environment for other players, the best performance can only be achieved on a high-speed Internet connection with an approximate upload rate of 2mbits (~200KBytes/sec) for a 10 player game, and roughly 1mbit upload (~100KBytes/sec) for a 6 player game. Running a server in a shared and/or wireless environment with frequent file downloads or video streaming is NOT advised (since any extra bandwidth usage inside your network will most likely create Lag-Spikes for the players who have joined your server).
If you are sure that your computer and Internet specifications meet the above requirements (or better yet, if you have already proven yourself to be able to host a stable 8-10 player game for hours on end), then running a Dedicated Server could be right for you.
Note that the first time you run the game in Dedicated mode your Max Player limit will be set to 4, but after a few hours of lag-free hosting your Dedicated Server will be automatically upgraded to host 6, 8 and 10 player games (assuming that your Internet connection is able to handle it).
Next Up: More Dedicated features (such as remote-control of the server by it’s designated owner). However, such features can only be implemented once the stability of the Dedicated hosting has been proven by multiple users.
Questions? Comments? Post them here
Find your maximum upload speed:
http://www.speedtest.net/index.php
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