Dedicated server howto

[Karl]

Read the wiki page in its' entirety before making a post in this thread:

http://wiki.altitudegame.com/index.p...=Server_Manual

[Karl]

The memory cap for the server launcher is set to 128MB (mega bytes) of ram.

[yoshi]

Whenever I try to launch a server, I always get an error. Can anyone help me with this?
I read the log, it errors here

ERROR [2009-04-17 19:17:52,270] [main]: java.net.BindException: Address already in use: Cannot bind
java.net.BindException: Address already in use: Cannot bind

Does anyone know how to fix this?

[lamster]

That error means something is already bound to one of the ports you're trying to use. You will need to use a different port for the game (default 27272), server updater (default 27275), and each game server. Try launching the server configurator and changing both the "Update UDP Port" and the game server ports (Edit Server -> Port) to new values that aren't in use by other programs.

[ridonkulous]

how do i make myself a admin on my server????

[Karl]

Originally Posted by ridonkulous

how do i make myself a admin on my server????

When configuring your server

1. set an rcon password
   1. type /rconPassword <password> in chat to login to your server as an admin
2. add your account id (Options->Account->Account ID) to the admins field

[Karl]

added a dedicated server section for windows. lets you turn server_launcher.exe into a Windows Service that starts when the computer starts.

[ridonkulous]

i got all my ports open i dont get it please help

[16 Sep 2009 23:26:35,594] INFO: Loading ServerLauncher config: /Applications/Altitude/servers/launcher_config.xml
[16 Sep 2009 23:26:35,641] INFO: Loading ban list: /Applications/Altitude/servers/ban_list.xml
[16 Sep 2009 23:26:35,657] INFO: Resolving update server vapor.nimblygames.com
[16 Sep 2009 23:26:35,681] INFO: Update server is 205.234.203.34:31383
[16 Sep 2009 23:26:35,687] INFO: Initializing update module on local UDP port 27275
[16 Sep 2009 23:26:35,842] INFO: Initial update check result: LOCAL_VERSION_IS_UP_TO_DATE
[16 Sep 2009 23:26:35,896] INFO: Initializing 'Ridonkulous's And Friends!' on UDP port 27279
[16 Sep 2009 23:26:35,902] INFO: Starting server on port 27279
[16 Sep 2009 23:26:36,186] INFO: Changing map: download/ffa_tutorial
[16 Sep 2009 23:26:37,129] INFO: FPM: initializing bot on port 1
[16 Sep 2009 23:26:37,164] INFO: FPM: initializing bot on port 2
[16 Sep 2009 23:26:37,184] INFO: FPM: initializing bot on port 3
[16 Sep 2009 23:26:37,201] INFO: FPM: initializing bot on port 4
[16 Sep 2009 23:26:37,261] INFO: FPM: initializing bot on port 5
[16 Sep 2009 23:26:37,730] INFO: Starting 1 game servers
[16 Sep 2009 23:26:37,735] INFO: Starting update poller
[16 Sep 2009 23:26:37,737] INFO: [Data Transfer Since Launch] Outgoing: 0.000 GB, Incoming: 0.000 GB
[16 Sep 2009 23:26:37,744] INFO: Handling join request from 0.0.0.0:1 -> tx@1f<vaporId=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000, nickName=Bot 1, loggedIn=true, ip=0.0.0.0:1, sessionId=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000>
[16 Sep 2009 23:26:37,758] INFO: Adding client 'Bot 1' from 0.0.0.0:1, playerId=0
[16 Sep 2009 23:26:37,761] INFO: Handling join request from 0.0.0.0:2 -> tx@1f<vaporId=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000, nickName=Bot 2, loggedIn=true, ip=0.0.0.0:2, sessionId=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000>
[16 Sep 2009 23:26:37,762] INFO: Adding client 'Bot 2' from 0.0.0.0:2, playerId=1
[16 Sep 2009 23:26:37,763] INFO: Handling join request from 0.0.0.0:3 -> tx@1f<vaporId=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000, nickName=Bot 3, loggedIn=true, ip=0.0.0.0:3, sessionId=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000>
[16 Sep 2009 23:26:37,763] INFO: Adding client 'Bot 3' from 0.0.0.0:3, playerId=2
[16 Sep 2009 23:26:37,764] INFO: Handling join request from 0.0.0.0:4 -> tx@1f<vaporId=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000, nickName=Bot 4, loggedIn=true, ip=0.0.0.0:4, sessionId=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000>
[16 Sep 2009 23:26:37,765] INFO: Adding client 'Bot 4' from 0.0.0.0:4, playerId=3
[16 Sep 2009 23:26:37,766] INFO: Handling join request from 0.0.0.0:5 -> tx@1f<vaporId=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000, nickName=Bot 5, loggedIn=true, ip=0.0.0.0:5, sessionId=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000>
[16 Sep 2009 23:26:37,766] INFO: Adding client 'Bot 5' from 0.0.0.0:5, playerId=4
[16 Sep 2009 23:26:37,896] INFO: Update check result: LOCAL_VERSION_IS_UP_TO_DATE, free memory: 36.9 / 61.4 MB
[16 Sep 2009 23:26:38,354] INFO: valid server hello response; remote IP is 72.226.38.129:27279
[16 Sep 2009 23:28:37,901] INFO: [Data Transfer Since Launch] Outgoing: 0.000 GB, Incoming: 0.000 GB
[16 Sep 2009 23:28:38,007] INFO: Update check result: LOCAL_VERSION_IS_UP_TO_DATE, free memory: 32.5 / 61.4 MB

[Karl]

Honestly the only thing it could be is a firewall/router blocking access to port 27279.

check out http://portforward.com to map from your remote IP 72.226.38.129:27279 to your local ip *.*.*.*:27279

[ridonkulous]

How does it look (as in the log i sent) do u want another can u see anything wrong with it ?

[Karl]

the log looks perfect:

Starting server on port 27279
...
valid server hello response; remote IP is 72.226.38.129:27279

that second line tells you that the master server also believes your port is 27279. However, this doesn't mean everything is set up fine because some routers will allow packets from someone you contacted but not from any random person which is what you need.

[ridonkulous]

I finally figured it out took me forever and u totally rock thanks for ur time and efforts

SEE U IN THE GAME

[Karl]

Originally Posted by ridonkulous

I finally figured it out took me forever and u totally rock thanks for ur time and efforts

SEE U IN THE GAME

would you mind telling us what the problem and how you solved it? the information could be beneficial to other users.

[lordhades]

I need instuctions on how to make a server.

Router_link DIR-655

[Karl]

Originally Posted by lordhades

I need instuctions on how to make a server.

Router_link DIR-655

forward your ports http://portforward.com/english/route...ilo_Server.htm

[iPlane]

Originally Posted by lordhades

I need instuctions on how to make a server.

Router_link DIR-655

Read the beginning of the thread LH. Make sure you have port forwarding configured for your router. Instructions for your router are on page 31 of your router manual. If you no longer have your manual you can download a copy here D-Link DIR 655 Manual More information on port forwarding in this post

Then launch Applications>Altitude>server_configurator, click the new server button and configure your server settings (ie fill in the blanks) then close the new server window, and then click file> exit and save on the configurator window. Once you have your settings saved launch Applications>Altitude>server_launcher. If you have done everything correctly you will have a server up and running that people can connect to.

If you haven't then post what you've done and what you're having trouble with.

[lordhades]

ok But where an I find the serverCOnfigurater

[bohica]

RTFM: Read first post please. It's all up there.

[lordhades]

ok thnx i made my server now i need to know how to become admin and how do do all that stuff

[spc]

hey i tried to make a server but when i do i am the only one who can play in it. how can i fix this?

[Loli.ta]

The link is no longer available.

[Pieface]

Originally Posted by Loli.ta

The link is no longer available.

Just fixed the link with the new address of the wiki. If there are any other places where an incorrect link is posted just let me know.

[djdigga]

Originally Posted by Karl

Read the wiki page in its' entirety before making a post in this thread:

http://nimblygames.com/wiki/index.ph..._Server_Manual

yeah... when i first read this, i was stumped on wat to do ith most of da stuff.
im posting a SERVER MAKER FOR DUMMIES in the guides section; hopefully this weekend. it will be simlpified.

plz comment on this if there are any question, concerns or insults.

[Thranx]

Where again is that link to the configurator? It's not on the linked wiki page, and not linked anywhere on the main site.

[PWNtheon]

Hello.

I read through the info on the wiki, but could not find the info i needed. I have bought the game through steam, and enjoying it a lot, but i want to set up a dedicated server. That means on a dedicated server machine in my apartment, not my workstation computer. Where can i download the server application to set it up there? Or if applicable, which files do i need to copy from my computer to the server?

[Karl]

you can download altitude from http://altitudegame.com/download.html

or you can install it from steam and just run ~/steamapps/common/altitude/server_launcher.exe

[TheCloak]

I wonder if there are any companies that support dedicated servers for these yet.

[CCN]

Hey if I had a dedicated PC with like 2 gigs of ram, is there a way I can get the server launcher to use more of that then 128?


Regards
CCN

[lamster]

Create a file ~/Altitude/server_launcher.vmoptions in the same directory as the server_launcher executable, then add VM options (one per line)

For example, to increase the available memory from 128 MB to 512 MB the server_launcher.vmoptions file should look like this:

-Xmx512m

[Nol]

Originally Posted by lamster

Create a file ~/Altitude/server_launcher.vmoptions in the same directory as the server_launcher executable, then add VM options (one per line)

For example, to increase the available memory from 128 MB to 512 MB the server_launcher.vmoptions file should look like this:

-Xmx512m

Thanks for the response. But it doesn't work for me. I'm under Linux.
I created the file server_launcher.vmoptions in /usr/local/altitude, where server_laucher file is, but no way :

free memory: 46,2 / 63,3 MB

The main problem I have to face is when many ppl are online on the server : it crashes. I thought about a lack of memory.

Any idea ? Tks for help.

[Nol]

up !

No answer ?

[Karl]

what do the server logs say when your server crashes? If the server is out of memory in the logs you will see java.lang.OutOfMemoryException

[Nol]

Originally Posted by Karl

what do the server logs say when your server crashes? If the server is out of memory in the logs you will see java.lang.OutOfMemoryException

Hi Karl, tks for responding. The ServerLauncher.log just mention a

"Unresponsive Client [name=Nickname, IP...

for each client, and then, all clients are removed by the game server.

By default, the server works with 64MB. I thought it could be a lack of dedicated memory. If it's not a memory problem, I hope you can give me a solution to fix that.
Even if it's not a memory problem, I would like to know how to increase the RAM dedicated to the game on my server.

(Sorry for my bad english)

Thanks again.

[Karl]

are there an hs_err.pid files in the altitude directory?

[Nol]

No, no hs_err.pid file under altitude directory.

[ultimate1158]

I'm having a problem where changes I make in the server configurator aren't working, any else having that?

[MattieTK]

Originally Posted by Karl

what do the server logs say when your server crashes? If the server is out of memory in the logs you will see java.lang.OutOfMemoryException

Yes, this is exactly what I get.

I have a pretty overpowered server for this that could probably handle 500+ clients over however many servers, and I'd love to accommodate even half that, but the memory limit is crashing it after three or four instances.

[ape]

Is there a specific format that needs to be followed when creating a remote location for maps to be downloaded from? Must use http://? or no?
I'm trying to get my maps to download from a remote site so that it goes quicker. folks leave cuz the download takes to long for there short attention spans. lol

[aky1985]

Originally Posted by Nol

Hi Karl, tks for responding. The ServerLauncher.log just mention a

"Unresponsive Client [name=Nickname, IP...

for each client, and then, all clients are removed by the game server.

By default, the server works with 64MB. I thought it could be a lack of dedicated memory. If it's not a memory problem, I hope you can give me a solution to fix that.
Even if it's not a memory problem, I would like to know how to increase the RAM dedicated to the game on my server.

(Sorry for my bad english)

Thanks again.

I searched for the xmx setting and I found it in the server_launcher script. The server now shows the following value: "free memory: 229.3 / 253.2 MB"

[kimx3710]

I have opened all the ports as i have been told like 27275 27276 and i have made my firewall accept it but it still say im unde a firewall or router and even if i deactivate my firewall it still say im under a firewall or router pls help me with router ?