Always On Servers

[ThaCoolDad]

I really like the concept of creating and hosting private servers vs open servers. Having the options to play only with friends, or leave it open for anyone to join. However, there are a couple inconveniences that I have found with it. Playing survival games is always fun with other when looting, crafting, building, etc. But to have to wait for them to be ONLINE to play in the server you want is a major INCONVENIENCE. And to add to that, if your done playing for the day and your buddies want to continue on they are forced kicked from the server as it closes once the host quits.

Strict solo players are fine with this, but those community of friends who like to be able to come and go as they please are unable to do so. I would really like to see Always on Servers so friends can play in their community private servers whenever they want, not only when the host is online. Even make the servers password protected if need be to allow this. I really hope the devs act on this as this would be a HUGE upside to continuous play among friends!

[TabatumBA!]

This is indeed a very important question and a big problem! I was very surprised when I found out how it works. This creates big problems for playing with people who find it difficult to get everyone together at the same time. I really hope that the situation will change. Thank you!

[ThaCoolDad]

Originally posted by ТабатумБА!:

This is indeed a very important question and a big problem! I was very surprised when I found out how it works. This creates big problems for playing with people who find it difficult to get everyone together at the same time. I really hope that the situation will change. Thank you!

I as well hope to see this coming on the next update. Let us be heard Devs!! 😎

[Coalition]

Originally posted by ThaCoolDad:

I really like the concept of creating and hosting private servers vs open servers. Having the options to play only with friends, or leave it open for anyone to join. However, there are a couple inconveniences that I have found with it. Playing survival games is always fun with other when looting, crafting, building, etc. But to have to wait for them to be ONLINE to play in the server you want is a major INCONVENIENCE. And to add to that, if your done playing for the day and your buddies want to continue on they are forced kicked from the server as it closes once the host quits.

Strict solo players are fine with this, but those community of friends who like to be able to come and go as they please are unable to do so. I would really like to see Always on Servers so friends can play in their community private servers whenever they want, not only when the host is online. Even make the servers password protected if need be to allow this. I really hope the devs act on this as this would be a HUGE upside to continuous play among friends!

yeah the game isn't supposed to play like Valheim or other games with servers, in SotF you just host a game and others join.

that's not gonna change I'm afraid

[Jrm]

They are able to make dedicated server files, but they are likely waiting until they optimize it a little bit more. The game runs good in single player or up to 3-4 players. If you have ever played in a full 8 person server or a modded one with more than 8, the server has very low FPS and can dip in the 20's even if The host has a $5000 computer and you do as well. The server providers would have to adjust the pricing and the game would be expensive to host even an 8 player server. Even if you hosted on your own Hardware at its current performance level, you would need a beefy rig.

[_TillyTony_]

This is what me and my friends are waiting for. Its also another reason why getting item respawn right is so important.

Originally posted by Coalition:

Originally posted by ThaCoolDad:

I really like the concept of creating and hosting private servers vs open servers. Having the options to play only with friends, or leave it open for anyone to join. However, there are a couple inconveniences that I have found with it. Playing survival games is always fun with other when looting, crafting, building, etc. But to have to wait for them to be ONLINE to play in the server you want is a major INCONVENIENCE. And to add to that, if your done playing for the day and your buddies want to continue on they are forced kicked from the server as it closes once the host quits.

Strict solo players are fine with this, but those community of friends who like to be able to come and go as they please are unable to do so. I would really like to see Always on Servers so friends can play in their community private servers whenever they want, not only when the host is online. Even make the servers password protected if need be to allow this. I really hope the devs act on this as this would be a HUGE upside to continuous play among friends!

yeah the game isn't supposed to play like Valheim or other games with servers, in SotF you just host a game and others join.

that's not gonna change I'm afraid

They had dedicated servers in the first game and have said they are coming back!
It has and will happen!