Private Hive/server.

[NicholaiGinovaef 5]

Hello, could anyone explain what a private server is exactly, does it need a password and what not?

[Firemac 41]

A private server (hive) is a server which is separated from the DayZ database, meaning that everything you do outside the server stays outside, whatever you do inside that specific server stays in that server.

Some of them have whitelists/passwords. The main reason for HIVES is to avoid hackers, as I have understood it.

[byrgesen 1341]

Private server:

NOT connected to the official HIVE database. It runs its own HIVE

Some private hives (vilayer for example) have several servers connected.

It can be passworded, most private servers have theyre own forums to register to get acces.

Admins have "unlimited" powers

Official servers:

They must follow the guidelines by DayZ staff.

ALL servers are connected the official HIVE

NO servers can be passworded.

Admin powers are heavily restricted

The main reasons people are using private HIVE now is:

Its easier to control hacking, either by active admins or password.

Banning and kicking doesnt have to be justifyed to anyone

Admins want to control the server they own.

Another major plus:

The creation of all the private hives have "lightened" the weight on Rocket and the official HIVE, so it has gotten more stabil aswell. And now Rocket can focus on other stuff aswell :)

Edited September 24, 2012 by Byrgesen