trihxeen 0 Posted October 6, 2014 I have been trying to find information on how I could host a DayZ server. I have the hardware and capability, but everything i find here either has links that do not work, or I some how get routed to the dayz mod stuff. Any help is much appreciated! Also, I am posting here, since I cant seem to find a forum for questions like this. Thanks, TrihXeen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seannnn 10 Posted October 6, 2014 These are a couple companies you can rent DayZ servers from. Multiplay GameServers Vilayer 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trihxeen 0 Posted October 6, 2014 I dont want to rent, they are over priced, especially for a game in alpha. I have a server that is equally capable of hosting, with no limit on bandwidth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Max Planck 7174 Posted October 6, 2014 I dont want to rent, they are over priced, especially for a game in alpha. I have a server that is equally capable of hosting, with no limit on bandwidth. In time you might be able to host DayZ SA on it, but at this moment in time it isn't possible.You could make a DayZ mod server though, if you can't wait. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trihxeen 0 Posted October 8, 2014 I can wait, I just don't want to pay so much. It's no biggie. I just couldn't find any info on SA servers. Thanks for the respond Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Valdenburg 200 Posted October 8, 2014 Most likely it will not be possible to host Servers your own while in alpha/beta. There are several reasons that it could be "never" the case.There is almost no reason to have server files opened for users to host themselfes. So why should BI do it? So people that got no money can host? There are enough Servers out there allrdy! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trihxeen 0 Posted October 8, 2014 I would gladly pay for the software to run a server, don't get me wrong. I'm part of a community that is considering renting a server, who also has experience in running other server software. Just because I don't want to pay 80+ a month doesn't mean I don't have the funds. In my eyes that price would make sense in a full release with say 100+ slots on a server, and minimal lag. I have played on a lot of the servers out there, and quiet a few of them are a lag fest. Which, the option of hosting myself, would mean less people connecting to a server farm, and less traffic trying to go in and out of one area. It makes complete sense to allow user hosting(at some point) for this exact reason. It opens up servers in less popular areas giving people more options for connections, and takes the load off of server farms in popular areas. I completely understand why they wouldn't/aren't allowing it right now. From optimization to bugs/issues and servers that don't follow the rules. Honestly, most issues with hacking could be solved with background programs(like BattleEye) running checks on file integrity/tampering, which if detected, can easily ban the server. People should be thinking about the good this can do, and not focusing on the negative reasons why it shouldn't be done. While, yes there are people that just want to watch the world burn, there are even more of us that want to do the right thing and create an enjoyable experience for friends and others. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Depletion 0 Posted October 10, 2014 Im having a hard time understanding how websites can host the DayZ standalone servers but we the people dont have access to do it. Why? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Max Planck 7174 Posted October 10, 2014 Im having a hard time understanding how websites can host the DayZ standalone servers but we the people dont have access to do it. Why? I'm not sure I understand your question correctly.What do you mean by 'websites can host DayZ servers'? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kichilron 8550 Posted October 10, 2014 Im having a hard time understanding how websites can host the DayZ standalone servers but we the people dont have access to do it. Why? I don't think you understand how the Internet works. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Depletion 0 Posted October 11, 2014 (edited) I don't think you understand how the Internet works. Long long ago perhaps I may have :/ Perhaps you can enlighten me on the issue of server hosting for the people? Edited October 11, 2014 by Depletion Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Depletion 0 Posted October 11, 2014 I'm not sure I understand your question correctly.What do you mean by 'websites can host DayZ servers'? you can rent dayz standalone servers from websites like gameservers.com they can host the servers and you rent them but we cant? Im not understanding how they are able to do so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kichilron 8550 Posted October 11, 2014 Perhaps you can enlighten me on the issue of server hosting for the people? you can rent dayz standalone servers from websites like gameservers.com they can host the servers and you rent them but we cant? Im not understanding how they are able to do so. The thing you don't seem to understand here is that they're not just some website. They are primarily companies, trusted companies at that, and they're bound to cerain serverhostingrules by contract. Bohemia has made contracts with these serverproviders prior to release to ensure the availability is given. These trusted companies aren't allowed to give their customers full access to the serverfiels as well as not allowed to give the files out to anyone. This is due to safte reasons, to ensure the hacks aren't going rmpage as well as ensuring that their are no random servers popping up trying to change the gameplay with 100x as much loot, etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Valdenburg 200 Posted October 13, 2014 Pretty funny this discussion actually :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
