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I know this is an odd question, probably only the staff can answer but I was wondering who hosts server?

I'm just making a server for me and my buds and some of us are in different time zones so when I'm off they can't play. 

Many thanks.

 
Hectrim said:
I know this is an odd question, probably only the staff can answer but I was wondering who hosts server?

I'm just making a server for me and my buds and some of us are in different time zones so when I'm off they can't play. 

Many thanks.
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It would appear that Server 1 is hosted by OVH. www.ovh.com they're a pretty well known server hosing company. There are plenty of companies out there providing game server hosting, some with very easy to set-up control panels, but it all depends on the kind of Arma server you want to setup. Your best bet is to set one up on your computer first so you know and understand what it takes to configure and set up the server before you start paying money for one.

It's not (always) as simple as clicking 'Set-up Arma 3 Life/Exile/Whatever Server'.

 
If your wanting to host your own server manually, you may be interested in looking into SteamCMD which I believe is used to host the servers 

 
shambala12 said:
If your wanting to host your own server manually, you may be interested in looking into SteamCMD which I believe is used to host the servers 
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That's only LAN isn't it?

Zeito said:
It would appear that Server 1 is hosted by OVH. www.ovh.com they're a pretty well known server hosing company. There are plenty of companies out there providing game server hosting, some with very easy to set-up control panels, but it all depends on the kind of Arma server you want to setup. Your best bet is to set one up on your computer first so you know and understand what it takes to configure and set up the server before you start paying money for one.

It's not (always) as simple as clicking 'Set-up Arma 3 Life/Exile/Whatever Server'.
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By setting it up on my computer do you mean using programs like TADST?

 
Hectrim said:
That's only LAN isn't it?

By setting it up on my computer do you mean using programs like TADST?
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SteamCMD is used to download and install the Dedicated Server Package. Technically, all servers will be hosted on the LAN they're connected to, you would need to do some network configuration and port forwarding to allow your server to be accessible on the internet.

You can use TADST to configure certian parameters such as the mods the server laods etc, but you still need to configure those mods yourself, there isnt really a one-click tool that i know of to set up a full Arma 3 server.

I set up and run an exile server on a box I have at home for myself, some friends, and I made it open to the internet too. Even with a guide, all the mod resoruces etc. there's still a GOOD lots of configuration you need to do to make sure it works and is balanced etc. It's not a case of download, run and hey-presto you're done. It takes a lot of config, management etc. even if it is just for you and your mates.

I suggest before you look at external dedicated hosts like OVH, you spend a significant amount of time setting up a server on your own computer, read all the guides and resources for whatever mod it is you want to configure. Bear in mind, some mods do not release their server-side mod and you can only rent servers from the mod eveloper themselves such as BattleRoyale.

Exile is a very fun mod for a few mates to play when configured with some AI missions etc. and it isn't impossibly difficult to setup yourself, I'm not sure about Arma 3 Life though i imagine it's somewhat the same as you will need to configure both the game server, and a database to store the data in etc. If it's for other mods like TDM or whatever, you need to consult the appropriate resources.

 
I'm just running an altis life server. Whenever I run it like this 

Host server - choose mission - load - and spawning. 

They get stuck on waiting for client for ages and when I spawn I spawn on the spawn island.

I know I sound like a dummy but I haven't done any of this before. I have all the scripts and files there.

 
Hectrim said:
I'm just running an altis life server. Whenever I run it like this 

Host server - choose mission - load - and spawning. 

They get stuck on waiting for client for ages and when I spawn I spawn on the spawn island.

I know I sound like a dummy but I haven't done any of this before. I have all the scripts and files there.
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I suggest you head over to the mods own development forums and see what help you can get there. Don't pay money for a server that you cant get successfully working first, otherwise you're just throwing money away :)

 
Zeito said:
I suggest you head over to the mods own development forums and see what help you can get there. Don't pay money for a server that you cant get successfully working first, otherwise you're just throwing money away :)
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OK will do. I appreciate the help!

 
Hectrim said:
I'm just running an altis life server. Whenever I run it like this 

Host server - choose mission - load - and spawning. 

They get stuck on waiting for client for ages and when I spawn I spawn on the spawn island.

I know I sound like a dummy but I haven't done any of this before. I have all the scripts and files there.
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Have you installed the database connector, set up the schema and put in the details for your MySQL server into the extDB config file?

 
Ciaran said:
Have you installed the database connector, set up the schema and put in the details for your MySQL server into the extDB config file?
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I mainly downloaded tonics files which came with the DB and that's fine and dandy. But the rest I'm unsure of 

 
Hectrim said:
OK greato! So do I just need to follow the steps and I'll be good?
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Theoretically, if they have written the guide well, then yes. I've never ever used this guide to set one up since this guide was only first written 26 days ago, so your mileage may vary, yet, it looks like it should cover everything you will need.

 
Ciaran said:
Theoretically, if they have written the guide well, then yes. I've never ever used this guide to set one up since this guide was only first written 26 days ago, so your mileage may vary, yet, it looks like it should cover everything you will need.
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Thank you man! Do you recommend any othere tools/general information at all for running a server?

 
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I've got it all working except from being able to get the virtual inventory working.. Any ideas why? 

 
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