How to Host a The Ship Server

Hello Dev! Are you interested in hosting your own The Ship server? This guide will walk you through the steps to get one up and running. Hosting a server will allow you to customize game modes, maps, and settings. Let’s get started on this new journey of yours.

Requirements

Before we dive into the steps to host a The Ship server, let’s first take a look at what you’ll need.

Setting Up the Server

Now let’s move on to setting up the server. Follow these steps carefully to ensure a successful setup.

Step 1: Install The Ship Dedicated Server Tool

The first step to setup a The Ship server is to install The Ship Dedicated Server Tool. It can be downloaded for free on Steam. Once you have downloaded it, install it on your computer.

Step 2: Create a Server Configuration File

You’ll need to create a server configuration file before you can start the server. This file will contain all the server settings that you want to use. You can create this file using a text editor like Notepad, and save it with a .cfg extension. Here is an example configuration file:

// basic server settingshostname "My The Ship Server"sv_password ""sv_maxplayers 12rcon_password "myrconpassword"// round settingsmp_roundlimit 5mp_timelimit 20// custom mapssv_allowdownload 1sv_allowupload 1sv_downloadurl "http://example.com/theship"

These settings can be adjusted to your liking. Once you have created the configuration file, save it in the “cfg” folder of the The Ship Dedicated Server installation directory.

Step 3: Start the Server

To start the server, navigate to the The Ship Dedicated Server Tool installation directory and run the “srcds.exe” file. This will open a console window. Type the following command to start the server:

srcds -console -game ship -port 27015 +maxplayers 12 +map ship_test

The “-console” parameter tells the server to display the console window. The “-game” parameter specifies which game to run. The “-port” parameter specifies the port number to use. The “+maxplayers” parameter defines the maximum number of players that can join the server. The “+map” parameter specifies the map to load when the server starts.

Your server should now be running and players should be able to connect to it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I change the server settings?

A: You can change the server settings by editing the server configuration file. Make sure to save the changes and restart the server for the new settings to take effect.

Q: How do I add custom maps?

A: You can add custom maps by placing them in the “maps” folder of the The Ship Dedicated Server installation directory. You’ll also need to add the maps to the server configuration file.

Q: Can I ban players from my server?

A: Yes, you can ban players by using the “ban” command in the console window. You can also add their Steam ID to the “banned_user.cfg” file.

Q: How do I access the server console?

A: You can access the server console by pressing the tilde (~) key in the game or in the console window.

Q: How do I update the server?

A: To update the server, you’ll need to download the latest version of The Ship Dedicated Server Tool and install it over the existing installation.

Conclusion

Congratulations Dev! You now know how to host a The Ship server. Remember to keep the server updated and maintain good server settings. Hosting a server can be a lot of fun, especially when you’re playing with friends. Good luck!