Server Setup: Difference between revisions

Servers enable multiplayer fun, can improve TPS even in a single player (SP) world on the same machine, allow chunk-loaded areas to run 24/7 for passive resource production, and supports party progress in the [[Quest Book]]. They also have downsides; while running a server/client split can improve performance for SP, it's more prone to bugs and stability issues. Having machines running constantly can cause breakdowns if [[maintenance]] isn't automated or something unforeseen happens in-game. Servers are more complicated to set up than a SP instance of GT:NH and require regular technical support (restarts, backups, updates, lag-busting, etc.) An improperly secured server can leave its host machine vulnerable to DDoS attacks, becoming a bitcoin farming bot, or accessed by 3rd parties. Renting a remote hosting service is safer, but usually carries a monthly fee. If self-hosting, a second computer is usually used to run just the server which has its own cost.