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Valheim Guides

Valheim 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.

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Valheim Guides

Valheim 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.

7 min
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Valheim Guides

Valheim Server Settings That Actually Matter

A practical guide to Valheim server configuration. Covers world modifiers, admin commands, performance settings, and startup parameters worth knowing.

7 min
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Minecraft Guides

What 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.

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Hytale Guides

What 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.

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Hytale Guides

Should 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.

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Hytale Guides

What 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.

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Hytale Guides

Hytale 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.

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Minecraft Guides

Why '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.

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Vintage Story Guides

How 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.

7 min
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