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[[File:Server_Console_0.7.0.4.jpg|Server console in Windows 10, Eco version 0.7.0.4|thumb|600px]] | |||
A [[server]] is an [[Eco]] world that is generated by a local or remote computer. To play Eco, you must join a server or start your own. Each server is a distinct world. | |||
A [[server]] is an Eco world that is generated by a local or remote computer. To play Eco, you must join a server or start your own. Each server is a distinct world. | |||
Players can also configure a locally hosted server to be visible to the public on the in-game server browser. Even non-listed servers can also be found by players that know the server IP address and port. | Players can also configure a locally hosted server to be visible to the public on the in-game server browser. Even non-listed servers can also be found by players that know the server IP address and port. | ||
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The Eco server can be run through Steam directly. Go to Library -> Tools -> Eco Server to download and launch the server. Note that the server is also included in the Steam client download, so players wishing to play single-player don't need to download the server separately. | The Eco server can be run through Steam directly. Go to Library -> Tools -> Eco Server to download and launch the server. Note that the server is also included in the Steam client download, so players wishing to play single-player don't need to download the server separately. | ||
Steam is not required to run an Eco server. The server can also be downloaded directly from the [ | Steam is not required to run an Eco server. The server can also be downloaded directly from the [http://www.strangeloopgames.com/eco/ Strange Loop Games website] | ||
Since running an Eco server is demanding for computer hardware, and the server must always be running to be playable, many players choose to rent dedicated servers from hosting services. | Since running an Eco server is demanding for computer hardware, and the server must always be running to be playable, many players choose to rent dedicated servers from hosting services. | ||
== Server Browser == | == Server Browser == | ||
{{Main|Server Browser}} | {{Main|Server Browser}} | ||
An improved [[Server Browser]] was introduced in Eco Beta release 7. Clicking "New Game" in the main menu will bring it up. The browser allows players to select between several types of worlds, as well as browse all available servers. | An improved [[Server Browser]] was introduced in Eco Beta release 7. Clicking "New Game" in the main menu will bring it up. The browser allows players to select between several types of worlds, as well as browse all available servers. | ||
Players can also choose to host solo or private worlds, though it is not recommended, especially for new players. | Players can also choose to host solo or private worlds, though it is not recommended, especially for new players. | ||
== Guides == | == Guides == | ||
* [[System Requirements]] for a server. (Located at the bottom of the page following the link) | * [[System Requirements]] for a server. (Located at the bottom of the page following the link) | ||
* [[Setting Up a Server]] for a basic guide to downloading, running, and updating the server. | * [[Setting Up a Server]] for a basic guide to downloading, running, and updating the server. | ||
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* [[Server Configuration]] for a guide to configuring and modding the server. | * [[Server Configuration]] for a guide to configuring and modding the server. | ||
* [[Chat Commands]] for a list of admin-only commands that can be used in the game client. | * [[Chat Commands]] for a list of admin-only commands that can be used in the game client. | ||
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[[Category: Guide Pages]] | [[Category: Guide Pages]] | ||
[[Category: Server management| ]] | [[Category: Server management| ]] |