Installing Vintage Story Server on Ubuntu Home Server
Hello everyone! In this tutorial, you will learn how to install Vintage Story, a popular Minecraft-like game, on your home server running Ubuntu. Whether you’re a seasoned server administrator or a newcomer to Ubuntu, this guide will help you get started with Vintage Story on your home server.
Step 1: Checking for Updates and Installing Dependencies
First, check if there are any updates by running the command sudo apt-get upgrade. Next, install curl by running sudo apt install curl. Additionally, you can install screen or byobu for managing server console and terminal tasks, and midnight Commander for managing files in a Norton Commander style.
Step 2: Installing Mono and Creating a Directory
Instead of Microsoft .NET runtime, install an alternative which is mono by running sudo apt install -y mono-complete. Create a directory for the game files and download the game from the Vintage Story website.
Step 3: Setting Up the Server
Make the downloaded file executable and create a new user for running the server. Change the necessary parameters and open firewall ports using iptables.
Step 4: Running the Server and Joining the Game
Run the server using sudo ./server.sh start and wait for the startup to finish. Then, join the server using the IP address and start playing Vintage Story.
Conclusion
And there you have it! You’ve successfully installed Vintage Story on your Ubuntu home server and are ready to start playing. The game itself is not resource-hungry and looks very nice, making it a great addition to your server. Have fun and enjoy your gaming experience!
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