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MokahTGS 14 Nov, 2024 @ 10:42am
Dedicated Server Clarifications
Can a developer either point me to a statement or make a statement clarifying exactly how dedicated servers will work.

Will we have to rent a server to host a private co-op game?

Will you supply the community with the server files so that we can host a game on our own dedicated machine on our own networks?

Will hosting co-op only take place via the host opening the game to other players?

Please lay it all out so that people know what to expect from the multiplayer aspect of this game.
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Originally posted by Bunny:
Hello! Please see the clarifications below:

- There will be direct peer-to-peer lobbies.
- There will be dedicated servers provided for free to players so that they can run the server locally on their machines without needing to have the game open.
- At some point, there will also be rentable servers to let players run a server continuously without needing to have their machine running.
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Pesky 14 Nov, 2024 @ 11:20am 
I cannot give answers about what the devs intend to do, but you will find a dedicated server app in the game folder. This implies that anyone who has bought the game can run their own server, without paying more money.

Of course, the devs may decide to change this before Jan 15th.

I hope you do get definitive answers to your questions.
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MokahTGS 14 Nov, 2024 @ 12:45pm 
Originally posted by Pesky:
I cannot give answers about what the devs intend to do, but you will find a dedicated server app in the game folder. This implies that anyone who has bought the game can run their own server, without paying more money.

Of course, the devs may decide to change this before Jan 15th.

I hope you do get definitive answers to your questions.

Well not a total clarification but good to know the files are out there. Hopefully we get a straight answer. For us, it's a purchase decision detail that needs to get answered.
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Bunny  [developer] 20 Nov, 2024 @ 10:47am 
Hello! Please see the clarifications below:

- There will be direct peer-to-peer lobbies.
- There will be dedicated servers provided for free to players so that they can run the server locally on their machines without needing to have the game open.
- At some point, there will also be rentable servers to let players run a server continuously without needing to have their machine running.
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MokahTGS 5 Jan @ 1:51pm 
Dash number two was the clarification I was looking for, thanks!
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dtt.scanner 6 Jan @ 10:04pm 
Originally posted by Bunny:
Hello! Please see the clarifications below:

- There will be dedicated servers provided for free to players so that they can run the server locally on their machines without needing to have the game open.

I presume you can still log in using localhost on the server computer? Will there be instructions for setting this up correctly?
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Topher 15 Jan @ 12:12pm 
Will we be able to run dedicated servers using SteamCMD? If so, what is the AppID for Aloft? I do not see it listed on the official dedicated servers list at https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Dedicated_Servers_List
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Pesky 15 Jan @ 1:13pm 
Please see the pinned discussion for everything about servers.
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Topher 15 Jan @ 2:45pm 
Originally posted by Pesky:
Please see the pinned discussion for everything about servers.

https://aloft.wiki.gg/wiki/Dedicated_Server_how-to
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Virtualburn 20 Jan @ 3:07pm 
Dedicated servers is a total failure as far as I am concerned.

No Direct to IP conenction
No Server search
GPortal servers fail to even start after setup
Nitrado servers keep resseting 'Friend Code' so nobody can join
Valid Friend codes respond with 'There is no server with this code'
Listed servers are limited in number so you can't find and manually connect
No password option so ALL servers are open to ANYBODY if they are listed
Last edited by Virtualburn; 20 Jan @ 3:08pm
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