private server not starting (windows) (can't find wsserver.exe)

[Duckforceone]

So i have been trying to install the private server.

And when i run the standard bat file that comes along with the steamcmd download, it doesn't work. When i run it as admin, it says it cannot find WSServer.exe. Even if i edit the bat file and full directory point it towards it, it then just tells me that it can't find Level101_Main.

anyone know how to fix this?

[Maggie_Soulmask]

we've swiftly compiled a guide. We hope it will be of assistance for you: https://soulmask.fandom.com/wiki/Private_Server

[LEGALIZE_KEMP]

Do not run the .bat as admin - fix

[SavingPvtBrian]

i had the same issue, had to have steam actually running to get it to launch

[Arbadacarba]

So we can for sure run a local server and play solo if we’d like?
Also, please integrate this like V-Rising in the future ;)

[DEX]

You need to copy the dll that was downloaded into the server folder, there are about 6 of them. Then copy it to Windows system32. This should resolve

[Jinxster]

u need to do the following

Originally posted by Duckforceone:

So i have been trying to install the private server.

And when i run the standard bat file that comes along with the steamcmd download, it doesn't work. When i run it as admin, it says it cannot find WSServer.exe. Even if i edit the bat file and full directory point it towards it, it then just tells me that it can't find Level101_Main.

anyone know how to fix this?

@echo off

start WSServer.exe Level01_Main -server -Silent -MaxPlayers=50 -backup=900 -saving=600 -SteamServerName="name of server"(use quotes if name has spaces) -PSW=your password -adminpsw=password to use command line -pve or pvp -log -UTF8Output -MULTIHOME=0.0.0.0 -Port=7777 -QueryPort=27015 -EchoPort=18888 -online=Steam -forcepassthrough
proc_result=$?
echo $proc_result
proc_serial=$((proc_serial + 1))
done

exit /B

spaces after each command and commands start with -

[Byron]

Originally posted by Jinxster:

u need to do the following

Originally posted by Duckforceone:

So i have been trying to install the private server.

And when i run the standard bat file that comes along with the steamcmd download, it doesn't work. When i run it as admin, it says it cannot find WSServer.exe. Even if i edit the bat file and full directory point it towards it, it then just tells me that it can't find Level101_Main.

anyone know how to fix this?

@echo off

start WSServer.exe Level01_Main -server -Silent -MaxPlayers=50 -backup=900 -saving=600 -SteamServerName="name of server"(use quotes if name has spaces) -PSW=your password -adminpsw=password to use command line -pve or pvp -log -UTF8Output -MULTIHOME=0.0.0.0 -Port=7777 -QueryPort=27015 -EchoPort=18888 -online=Steam -forcepassthrough
proc_result=$?
echo $proc_result
proc_serial=$((proc_serial + 1))
done

exit /B

spaces after each command and commands start with -

I am having the same issue as OP and sadly this method did not work.

[Gooby]

any resolution? Does having steam open work?

[Button Mash]

i have the same problam double clic StartServer.bat and cannot open... try run as administrator and say cannot find WSServer.exe (this file is present to the same folder with StartServer.bat. Im trying to original StartServer.bat and try with Jynxter post command...

[Tenacious]

Originally posted by 321:

You need to copy the dll that was downloaded into the server folder, there are about 6 of them. Then copy it to Windows system32. This should resolve

This fixed it for me :) thank you 321!

[glaurung]

I have the same problem. Nothing helps. The guides are vague and mysterious, dancing with a tambourine is ineffective

[Garit Jax]

Having the same problem here guys with no joy at all... says "Windows could not find WSServer" yet it's right there in the same folder. Trying to launch using "WSServer" dose not work.
Tried wiping and re-downloading and still no joy.
So i'm stuck atm... any help. ?

[Garit Jax]

Don't know if there's still players out there that still have this problem but i did some rooting around and found this....
https://steamcommunity.com/app/2646460/discussions/0/4330853251139145693/

A guy call "AnkhNeter" solved it for me...
"Anyway, to fix the dedicated startup error COPY from the root installation

steamclient64.dll
tier0_s64.dll
vstdlib_s64.dll
crashhandler64.dll

and PASTE them into
...\WS\Binaries\Win64
(there is currently only 2 files in there, steam_appid.txt and WSServer-Win64-Shipping.exe)

your server should start without the need of installing steam on your dedicated host machine."

So copy those 4 .dll files from your Steam install and paste them into C:\Steam CMD\steamapps\common\Soulmask Dedicated Server For Windows\Engine\Binaries\Win64
I don't know if it needed "crashhandler64.dll as well but i did add it and it works.

And the server should load... it worked for me. ;)

[Sonja Babs]

Originally posted by Garit Jax:

Don't know if there's still players out there that still have this problem but i did some rooting around and found this....
https://steamcommunity.com/app/2646460/discussions/0/4330853251139145693/

A guy call "AnkhNeter" solved it for me...
"Anyway, to fix the dedicated startup error COPY from the root installation

steamclient64.dll
tier0_s64.dll
vstdlib_s64.dll
crashhandler64.dll

and PASTE them into
...\WS\Binaries\Win64
(there is currently only 2 files in there, steam_appid.txt and WSServer-Win64-Shipping.exe)

your server should start without the need of installing steam on your dedicated host machine."

So copy those 4 .dll files from your Steam install and paste them into C:\Steam CMD\steamapps\common\Soulmask Dedicated Server For Windows\Engine\Binaries\Win64
I don't know if it needed "crashhandler64.dll as well but i did add it and it works.

And the server should load... it worked for me. ;)

SAVIOR!

[Garit Jax]

Savior.... LOL hardly, all i did was post another guys post here... i did nothing, "AnkhNeter" on the other hand... he's your Savior and mine. ;D