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== Dedicated Server (Linux) ==
== Dedicated Server (Linux) ==
Installing a dedicated server is supported on [https://www.debian.org/CD/netinst/ 32 bit Debian 10]. If you have a 64 bit install you might need to execute the following as root:
Installing a dedicated server is supported on [https://www.debian.org/CD/netinst/ 32 bit Debian 10]. <br>
 
Debian 11 has some packages deprecated, this method will not work as described. However you can start with Debian 10 and then later upgrade to 11. <br>
29-01-2022 update: Ideally start with Debian 10 x64 (11 will be a trouble as some stuff is deprecated)
If you have a 64 bit install you might need to execute the following as root: <br>


  dpkg --add-architecture i386
  dpkg --add-architecture i386
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  apt install lib32gcc1
  apt install lib32gcc1


To install the server, execute the following in a root shell:
Execute the following in a root shell to add the key and repository:


  apt-key add - <<-KEY
  apt install gnupg2
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  echo 'deb http://deb.maxmaton.nl/debian buster main non-free' > /etc/apt/sources.list.d/maxmaton.list
  echo 'deb http://deb.maxmaton.nl/debian buster main non-free' > /etc/apt/sources.list.d/maxmaton.list
  apt update --allow-insecure-repositories
  apt update
apt install empires-server


Note:
On Debian 10 x64 (maybe even 9) you will also need to add non-free to each repository <br>
--allow-insecure-repositories is a temporary measure (Need to update this)
''(Error: empires-server:i386 : Depends: steamcmd:i386 but it is not installable)'' <br>
 
As mentioned here: https://unix.stackexchange.com/questions/390075/install-steamcmd-on-debian-9-stretch <br>
On Debian 10 x64 (maybe even 9) you will also need to add non-free to each repository
As mentioned here: https://unix.stackexchange.com/questions/390075/install-steamcmd-on-debian-9-stretch
Do
Do
  apt edit-sources
  apt edit-sources
And choose your favorite editor and add non-free to each repository
And choose your favorite editor and add non-free to each repository <br>
{|
|-
|[[File:Dedicated_server_nonfree.png|600px|thumb|left|Example]]
|-
|}
After that you can continue with:
After that you can continue with:
  apt update --allow-insecure-repositories
  apt update
  apt install empires-server
  apt install empires-server
You might also need to manually port forward (it should be automatic with UFW, but on last try 29-01-2022 it was not for some reason)
'''Your server is now up and running.''' <br>
Ports:
<br>
UDP 27005
You might also need to manually port forward <br>
TCP and UDP 27015
Ports: <br>
 
UDP 27005 <br>
TCP and UDP 27015 <br>
<br>
If you also want the community provided maps, you can install the empires-server-maps-extra package (warning, takes a long time to install):
If you also want the community provided maps, you can install the empires-server-maps-extra package (warning, takes a long time to install):


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  su - empires -c "tmux attach"
  su - empires -c "tmux attach"


To get out of the server console, dont do CTRL + C or you will kill the server
To get out of the server console, dont do CTRL + C or you will kill the server <br>
You can do CTRL + B and then CTRL + D to detach and get out of server console
You can do CTRL + B and then CTRL + D to detach and get out of server console <br>
You can do CTRL + B and then page up and page down to scroll higher in console, then ESC to get out of the CTRL + B mode (tmux basics, you can google them)
You can do CTRL + B and then page up and page down to scroll higher in console, then ESC to get out of the CTRL + B mode (tmux basics, you can google them) <br>
 
Server folder is located in /var/lib/empires


You can also start or stop the empires-server service
You can also start or stop the empires-server service

Revision as of 23:46, 28 April 2022

Home > Dedicated Server Setup

Dedicated Server (Linux)

Installing a dedicated server is supported on 32 bit Debian 10.
Debian 11 has some packages deprecated, this method will not work as described. However you can start with Debian 10 and then later upgrade to 11.
If you have a 64 bit install you might need to execute the following as root:

dpkg --add-architecture i386
apt update
apt install lib32gcc1

Execute the following in a root shell to add the key and repository:

apt install gnupg2
curl https://deb1.ws.maxmaton.nl/debian/signing.pub | apt-key add -
echo 'deb http://deb.maxmaton.nl/debian buster main non-free' > /etc/apt/sources.list.d/maxmaton.list
apt update

On Debian 10 x64 (maybe even 9) you will also need to add non-free to each repository
(Error: empires-server:i386 : Depends: steamcmd:i386 but it is not installable)
As mentioned here: https://unix.stackexchange.com/questions/390075/install-steamcmd-on-debian-9-stretch
Do

apt edit-sources

And choose your favorite editor and add non-free to each repository

Example

After that you can continue with:

apt update
apt install empires-server

Your server is now up and running.

You might also need to manually port forward
Ports:
UDP 27005
TCP and UDP 27015

If you also want the community provided maps, you can install the empires-server-maps-extra package (warning, takes a long time to install):

apt install empires-server-maps-extra

Opening the server console

To open the server console, execute the following command:

su - empires -c "tmux attach"

To get out of the server console, dont do CTRL + C or you will kill the server
You can do CTRL + B and then CTRL + D to detach and get out of server console
You can do CTRL + B and then page up and page down to scroll higher in console, then ESC to get out of the CTRL + B mode (tmux basics, you can google them)

Server folder is located in /var/lib/empires

You can also start or stop the empires-server service

service empires-server stop
service empires-server start

Dedicated Server (Windows)

  • Download and install (follow the instructions on the page): SteamCMD.
  • Open a command line window with elevated / local administrator privileges and browse to the location of the update tool.
  • Update syntax example:
steamcmd.exe +login anonymous +app_update 460040 validate +quit
  • to update Empires Dedicated Server follow the same procedure.


Server Extensions

There are several plugins available for use in Empires. Two extension systems are available (and can run in parallel):

  • SourceMod is the most common system, and is used for the majority of plugins. Handy SourceMod plugins that have been confirmed to work on Empires servers are:
    • Ungrief Command Vehicle - Teleports the specified command vehicle to where you are looking. Usage: !ungrief <nf | be | imp>
    • SourceBans - A free global administration and banning system for Source engine based servers.
    • Kigen's Anti-Cheat (Requires Sockets 3.0.1 plugin) - An extensive anti-cheating plugin.
    • For more plugins, look at the Sourcemod Plugins page.
  • SourceOp is less popular, but is required to run an anti-DoS plugin:

Both systems themselves run on MetaMod, allowing them to run in parallel.

Tips and Tricks

Customize server.cfg settings

As the server.cfg (amongst others) can be overwritten during upgrade and you may wish to have your server run in different "modes" such as password protected clan match/practice, increased resource rates for "tank wars", etc, it is best to treat your server.cfg as "read-only".

Any default settings you wish to use can be placed in a separate file such as "myserver.cfg". At the end of server.cfg, you can then add the line "exec myserver.cfg".

This way, server.cfg will then run myserver.cfg and override any server.cfg settings.

Loading various server "modes" can then be done by calling them in the server console:

rcon exec tankwars.cfg

If you want a mode to be automatically loaded after map change / server restart, you can add another line to server.cfg below the "exec myserver.cfg" entry.

As an example of custom configuration you might want to use, the following line will disable the ability to join spectators at the start of the round:

emp_allowspectators 0; wait 30000; emp_allowspectators 1

It should be put at the end of the .cfg file so as to not delay any subsequent commands. The wait command delays all further commands by the amount specified in 1/100ths of a second.

Running a beta server

Running a beta server is just like a normal server, with the desired steam branch mentioned when downloading the server package.

steamcmd.exe +login anonymous +app_update 460040 -beta beta validate +quit

See this link for more info on automating server creation, and on switching to specific steam branches. https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD#Automating_SteamCMD

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