Needed to run a dedicated Trem server.

[Viperix]

A friend and I want to try setting up our own dedicated Trem server, more as an experiment than anything else, and we were wondering whats required to run a decent server with around 12-16 players. This includes, how powerful does the PC need to be(CPU, RAM, HDD, etc), and how fast a connection we'll need(including up/down speeds). Actual connection speeds would be appriciated, not just "Cable or T1". Cus cable can run anywhere from 256kDown/28kUp to 5MDown/512kUp, and many wireless connections are synchronis up/down.

Again, this is just an experiment, so we don't want to spend muh(if any, weve got a fair amount of hardware lying around). So don't go telling me to just rent. If I have to rent, I don't want to set it up. Also, keep in mind, it'll be a PC running just a Trem server and nothing else.

Any help is appriciated, thanks.

[Aziere]

I'd say: If you don't have at least 10mbit upload, don't bother. Will lag too much for everyone if it's larger than like 8 players.

[[db@]Megabite]

To have a lag-free experience with decent (playerside-) netsettings you will have to get about 56-64kbit/s up and 56-64kbit/s down per player.

Meaning on a 512kbit/s upstream connection you may host up to 9 internet-players, 8 if you want it really stable.

Mind that it only works for 8-9 people if nothing else is running on that line.
I have some experience with hosting dsl-servers on a 512kbit/s line as I did so for 3on3 clanwars (moh:aa, cod) in the past.

In Germany it is possible to rent decent linux root-servers (Athlon 3000+, 1GB RAM, 1TB traffic included) for 39EUR/month. We have up to 4 tremulous servers (50 player slots) running on such a machine without lags.

Danny

[OneEyedTrouserSnake]

This exchange might be useful.  I don't think I'm going to host a server on here yet, but I thought someone else here might:

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Ok I can setup a server but you will need to get a cfg to run server.Also it
will $1.50 a slot, so for 24 man it will be $36 a month due on or before the
1st.Please let me know if you want it at that price and I start getting
files.I have a paypal account for you to send payments to.Just need to know
if you want it still.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Danny" <danny@skinnersbox.com>
To: "'Awe'" <awe@carolinakillerz.com>
Sent: Sunday, May 14, 2006 6:03 AM
Subject: RE: About some server hosting


> I'm sorry it's http://www.tremulous.net/, it's a standalone game based on
> the quake III source.  It used to be a quake III mod until the source came
> out.  It would be maybe a 24 slot server.
>
> Oh, I don't think I know you.  I play on the Yankee server (I think it's
> OTH
> clan) as DaRn, and I suck : )
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Awe [mailto:awe@carolinakillerz.com]
> Sent: Saturday, May 13, 2006 9:13 PM
> To: Danny
> Subject: Re: About some server hosting
>
> Cant find anything at the add you sent.As far as price would have to know
> game specs and how many slots you are interested in.Also as far as cost of
> what I spend has no meaning to this,either you are or aren't
> interested.What
>
> do you as screen name in q3? do I know you?
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Danny" <danny@skinnersbox.com>
> To: <awe@carolinakillerz.com>
> Sent: Friday, May 12, 2006 10:55 PM
> Subject: About some server hosting
>
>
>>I saw the little ad on the OTH quake III UFreeze mod server about getting
>> some game server space.  Are you renting one of those 300/month servers
>> and
>> looking to get some people on board to help defray the costs?
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>> I was thinking about getting a tremulous server (www.tremulous.com).
>> What
>> is your pricing?
>>
>> Thanks
>> --Danny
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[tjw]

This exchange might be useful.  I don't think I'm going to host a server on here yet, but I thought someone else here might:

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Ok I can setup a server but you will need to get a cfg to run server.Also it
will $1.50 a slot, so for 24 man it will be $36 a month due on or before the
1st.

In my opinion, that price seems reasonable.  By comparison you could spend $65/month on renting a dedicated linux server capable of running probably two 24 player trem servers.  Although you would have to do all the system administration yourself.

[Aziere]

I agree with tjw. If you know someone with linux knowledge, and that is trustable, join up with him for hiring a linux box. He could have the calls on the system, and you could have the calls on the server.

[Paradox]

I am setting up a guide to running a tremulous server.
http://tremulous.net/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=694

If you need any help, you get the box set up, and ill do the rest when you have that done.

PM me