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Windrose GuidesHow to Host a Windrose Dedicated Server
Two paths to a Windrose dedicated server: DIY on your own Windows PC via SteamCMD, or managed hosting that's live in seconds.
Windrose GuidesHow Much RAM Does a Windrose Server Need?
Official dev RAM recommendations for Windrose dedicated servers, our practical guidance, and what drives RAM usage as your world grows.
ARK: Survival Evolved GuidesHow Much RAM Does an ARK Server Need? Complete Guide
Find out how much RAM your ARK server actually needs. Covers vanilla, modded, and cluster setups with recommendations by player count and map.
ARK: Survival Evolved GuidesHow to Set Up an ARK: Survival Evolved Dedicated Server
Complete guide to running an ARK dedicated server. Covers RAM requirements, maps, configuration, mods, crossplay, clusters, and common issues.
Hytale GuidesHytale Mods and Server Customization: The Complete Guide
How Hytale's server-side modding works, what mod types exist, how to install them, and why server owners control the entire experience.
Minecraft GuidesHow to Set Up a Pixelmon Server
Set up a Pixelmon server with the right mod loader, Java version, RAM, and config settings. Covers NeoForge requirements, spawns, and community building.
Minecraft GuidesATM10 Server Setup: RAM, Java 21 & Performance
Set up an All the Mods 10 server with the right Java version, RAM allocation, and performance settings. Covers installation, tuning, and troubleshooting.
7 Days to Die GuidesBest 7 Days to Die Server Settings for 2026
Practical serverconfig.xml guide for 7 Days to Die V2.5. Settings organized by playstyle - PvE casual, PvE hardcore, PvP, and blood moon focused.
7 Days to Die Guides7 Days to Die Crossplay Server Guide: PC, PS5, and Xbox
How 7DTD crossplay works on dedicated servers. Covers requirements, the mods tradeoff, connection steps for each platform, and common issues.
7 Days to Die Guides7 Days to Die Blood Moon: How to Optimize Server Performance
Fix blood moon lag on your 7DTD server. Covers BloodMoonEnemyCount, MaxSpawnedZombies, corpse cleanup, scheduled restarts, and CPU optimization.
7 Days to Die GuidesHow Much RAM Does a 7 Days to Die Server Need?
RAM recommendations for 7 Days to Die servers by setup type. Covers vanilla, modded, crossplay, and blood moon performance with V2.5 specs.
SCP: Secret Laboratory GuidesBest EXILED Plugins for Your SCP:SL Server in 2026
Best EXILED plugins for SCP:SL servers. Covers admin tools, custom factions, gameplay mods, quality of life, and installation.
SCP: Secret Laboratory GuidesHow Much RAM Does an SCP: Secret Laboratory Server Need?
RAM recommendations for SCP:SL servers based on player count and plugins. Why SCP:SL is different from other games and when to upgrade.
SCP: Secret Laboratory GuidesSCP: Secret Laboratory Server Settings That Actually Matter
SCP:SL server settings that matter, grouped by server type. Casual, competitive, and roleplay configs plus Remote Admin setup.
Minecraft GuidesMinecraft 26.1: What's New in Tiny Takeover
Minecraft 26.1 Tiny Takeover is out. Here's what's changed, what's new, and how to update your server to the latest version.
How Much RAM Does an Enshrouded Server Need?
Enshrouded server RAM recommendations by player count. 4GB minimum for small groups, 8GB recommended for most servers, 12-16GB for large worlds with mods.
Enshrouded Server Settings Guide: Difficulty, Player Slots & Performance
Complete Enshrouded server settings reference. Configure difficulty, player slots, day/night cycle, and performance in enshrouded_server.json.
Palworld GuidesBest Palworld Server Settings for 2026
Recommended Palworld server settings for breeding, XP rates, base camps, PvP, and performance. Copy-paste configs for casual, balanced, and hardcore servers.
Palworld GuidesPalworld Crossplay Server Setup: Steam, Xbox, PS5, and Mac
How Palworld crossplay works across Steam, Xbox, PS5, and Mac. Platform limitations, what changed in v0.5.0, and how to host a crossplay server.
Palworld GuidesHow to Set Up a Palworld Dedicated Server
Set up a Palworld dedicated server - self-hosted or managed. Covers hardware requirements, port forwarding, configuration, and the fastest way to get playing.
Palworld GuidesPalworld Server Performance: Fix Lag and Crashes
Fix Palworld server lag, memory leaks, and crashes. RAM recommendations by player count, the bEnableInvaderEnemy fix, restart schedules, and when to upgrade.
Project Zomboid GuidesHow to Set Up a Project Zomboid Build 42 Multiplayer Server
Step-by-step guide to setting up a Project Zomboid Build 42 multiplayer server. Covers hosted and self-hosted setup, RAM, settings, and game modes.
Project Zomboid GuidesHow Much RAM Does a Project Zomboid Server Need?
Build 42 changed the game. Here's how much RAM your PZ server actually needs by player count, mod load, and zombie settings.
Project Zomboid GuidesProject Zomboid Server Settings Explained (B42)
Complete guide to Project Zomboid server settings. Covers servertest.ini, SandboxVars, zombie behavior, loot rarity, and new Build 42 options.
Satisfactory GuidesBest Mods for Your Satisfactory Server in 2026
Best Satisfactory mods that work on dedicated servers. Covers installation, client vs server requirements, and Update 1.1 compatibility.
Satisfactory GuidesSatisfactory Multiplayer: Dedicated Server vs Co-op vs Hosting
Honest comparison of Satisfactory multiplayer options: listen servers, dedicated servers, managed hosting, console limits, and what desync looks like.
Satisfactory GuidesSatisfactory Server Performance: How to Fix Lag and Optimize
How to diagnose and fix Satisfactory dedicated server lag. Covers TPS, single-threaded CPU limits, memory leaks, factory optimization, and restarts.
Satisfactory GuidesHow Much RAM Does a Satisfactory Server Need?
Real-world RAM recommendations for Satisfactory dedicated servers. Covers early game through mega-factories, memory leaks, autosave spikes, and when to upgrade.
Satisfactory GuidesSatisfactory Server Settings That Actually Matter
Server settings that matter for your Satisfactory dedicated server. Covers auto-pause, autosave tuning, player limits, ports, and what to ignore.
Valheim GuidesValheim Server RAM Guide: Vanilla, Modded & Crossplay
Real hosting data on how much RAM your Valheim server actually needs. Covers vanilla, BepInEx modded, crossplay, and heavy modpacks.
Valheim GuidesValheim Crossplay Server: How to Play Across Xbox, PC & Game Pass
How Valheim crossplay works on dedicated servers. Covers enabling crossplay, connecting from each platform, the mods tradeoff, and common issues.
Valheim GuidesValheim Server Settings That Actually Matter
A practical guide to Valheim server configuration. Covers world modifiers, admin commands, performance settings, and startup parameters worth knowing.
Minecraft GuidesWhat Is Paper and Why Most Minecraft Servers Use It
Paper is the most popular Minecraft server software for a reason. Here's what it does, how it compares to vanilla and Spigot, and when to use something else.
Hytale GuidesWhat Hytale Adventure Mode Actually Is (And Why It's Not in Early Access)
Hytale's January 13 launch includes Exploration Mode, not the quest-driven Adventure Mode from the 2018 trailer. Here's the difference.
Hytale GuidesShould You Pre-Order Hytale? A Realistic Look at Early Access
Hytale launches January 13 in early access. The founders admit it's rough, but it's $20 with modding from day one. Here's what to consider before buying.
Hytale GuidesWhat We Know About Hytale Server Hosting (And What We Don't)
Hytale launches January 13, 2026. Here's what's confirmed about server requirements, what's speculation, and how to choose hosting for early access.
Hytale GuidesHytale Server Hosting: Hardware, Mods & What to Expect
CPU matters more than RAM, mods deliver server-side automatically, and view distance is the biggest performance lever. Based on official Hypixel Studios info.
Minecraft GuidesWhy 'Dedicated CPU Cores' Doesn't Mean What You Think for Minecraft Servers
Hosts advertise CPU cores differently. Here's what dedicated cores vs fair usage actually means for Minecraft server performance - and what to ask.
Vintage Story GuidesHow Much RAM Do I Need for a Vintage Story Server?
The official formula plus real hosting data to help you pick the right server size. Covers vanilla, modded, and scaling recommendations.