Can't play when host is offline.

[vu]

I'm new to this game didn't play the first. I'm also new to gaming so I don't know if I'm missing some technical information that might be common but it seems pretty ridiculous that I can't play in our world/server when host is offline. I've had to create my own server to play when my friend is offline but I'd rather spend time building the base and contributing to our world rather than killing time on my server. Seems pretty weird and it's extremely irritating. Idk if others feel the same.

[tkarenko]

Because there are no dedicated servers yet. Every multiplayer game is hosted by a player.

[vu]

okay, so this will be changing in the future. thanks for response.

[tkarenko]

Originally posted by vu:

okay, so this will be changing in the future. thanks for response.

I think there's a 100% chance dedicated servers will become available.

[m4rcus]

Originally posted by vu:

it seems pretty ridiculous that I can't play in our world/server when host is offline.

nope, its very common. i also wouldnt hold my breath for dedicated servers. devs have a lot of stuff on their hands and i wouldnt expect it before they go full release. your friend could share his savegame with you but then you would play his character etc..

to be honest there isnt too much in this game to even justify dedicated servers. there isnt too much todo right now and there are way better games if you just want to build creativly together.

[ericknirvana]

Originally posted by vu:

I'm new to this game didn't play the first. I'm also new to gaming so I don't know if I'm missing some technical information that might be common but it seems pretty ridiculous that I can't play in our world/server when host is offline. I've had to create my own server to play when my friend is offline but I'd rather spend time building the base and contributing to our world rather than killing time on my server. Seems pretty weird and it's extremely irritating. Idk if others feel the same.

who ever plays the most, is on the most, or can just leave the game on should be the host. if possible

[Zalzany]

Yeah I never saw any one promise dedicated once for this. I don't even recall last one getting it. I would not hold my breath. These kind of games tend to not even bother it saves them ton of money and work as get this not every team member is fluent in every thing. I know its crazy the guy who went to school for texturing has no idea how to do dedicated server, same with guy who focuses on coding for the base building lol.

In really life you decide all this crap out before you ever get to EA launch and would included it from day one when it was just game design document so they know to hire some one and put it in the base code sigh..

[ONSLAUGHT]

No need a dedicated server, but a way to share the saved game with other players like Grounded

[xavier434]

Originally posted by ONSLAUGHT:

No need a dedicated server, but a way to share the saved game with other players like Grounded

This is a much more practical solution imo at least for the time being. Most likely a lot cheaper and less chance of bugs. Perfect for a smaller dev team like Endnight.

I say make this a thing. Get the rest of the features, bug fixes, and performance improvements worked out, and finally consider if dedicated servers are even necessary afterwards.

[Caduryn]

Originally posted by Zalzany:

Yeah I never saw any one promise dedicated once for this. I don't even recall last one getting it. I would not hold my breath. These kind of games tend to not even bother it saves them ton of money and work as get this not every team member is fluent in every thing. I know its crazy the guy who went to school for texturing has no idea how to do dedicated server, same with guy who focuses on coding for the base building lol.

In really life you decide all this crap out before you ever get to EA launch and would included it from day one when it was just game design document so they know to hire some one and put it in the base code sigh..

Ofc the last on got is.... and this one will too

[tkarenko]

Originally posted by Zalzany:

Yeah I never saw any one promise dedicated once for this. I don't even recall last one getting it. I would not hold my breath. These kind of games tend to not even bother it saves them ton of money and work as get this not every team member is fluent in every thing. I know its crazy the guy who went to school for texturing has no idea how to do dedicated server, same with guy who focuses on coding for the base building lol.

In really life you decide all this crap out before you ever get to EA launch and would included it from day one when it was just game design document so they know to hire some one and put it in the base code sigh..

The first game did get dedicated servers at some point.