From 7daf42eb50949d24f41eeea0beaaa8197634cba7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Myra Date: Sun, 22 Sep 2024 15:17:01 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Hosting lvl 0: Making the modification warning bigger People keep trying to modify the server resources folder. The warning is now red, explicitly says support is void at any attempt, what you can modify and how to create your own server build if your intention is to have your own content. --- .../setup/server-hosting-tutorial.md | 13 +++++++------ 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-) diff --git a/src/en/general-development/setup/server-hosting-tutorial.md b/src/en/general-development/setup/server-hosting-tutorial.md index 5a190477..00d9c2d9 100644 --- a/src/en/general-development/setup/server-hosting-tutorial.md +++ b/src/en/general-development/setup/server-hosting-tutorial.md @@ -4,8 +4,14 @@ Hosting a local sandbox server for playing around is easy, but setting up a larg ## Level 0: Local Sandbox Server +```admonish danger title="DO NOT MODIFY THE RESOURCES FOLDER FOR PRE-PACKAGED SERVER BUILD" +Really don't, it wont work. Attempting to do so anyway will **void your support**. +The only modifications you can do to a packaged server build is with the ``server_config.toml`` file. +If you wish to modify your server to add your own content. You will need a [proper development environment](./setting-up-a-development-environment.md) with your changes and then [package your own custom build.](#level-2-server-with-custom-code). +``` + 1. Download and install the [.NET 8 Runtime](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/8.0). You only need "x64" under "run console apps" not "hosting bundle" from the downloads page. -2. Download the latest version of the server from [our builds page](https://wizards.cdn.spacestation14.com/fork/wizards), for your operating system. If you are looking for another fork, ask that fork if they have a server builds page. Otherwise refer to the [Custom Code](#custom-code) section below. +2. Download the latest version of the server from [our builds page](https://wizards.cdn.spacestation14.com/fork/wizards), for your operating system. If you are looking for another fork, ask that fork if they have a server builds page. Otherwise refer to the [Custom Code](#level-2-server-with-custom-code) section below. 3. Extract that to a directory somewhere. 4. Run `run_server.bat` (Windows) or `Robust.Server` [via terminal on macOS/Linux](#running-the-server-on-macos-or-linux)) 5. Open your Space Station 14 Launcher and click on ``Direct Connect To Server`` and type in ``localhost`` and click connect. You can also add it as a favorite if you click the ``Add Favorite`` button. @@ -13,11 +19,6 @@ Hosting a local sandbox server for playing around is easy, but setting up a larg If you prefer video guides, [here is one](https://youtu.be/IDBqrAGZ3cA)! -```admonish info -If you ever wish to develop for the game. You will need a [proper development environment](./setting-up-a-development-environment.md). You cannot use the premade server for this use case. -``` - - ## Level 1: Invite Your Friends You will need to do some extra steps if you want other people to be able to connect and play.