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00:00:00 – 00:11:01
The video tutorial focuses on setting up a free dedicated server for playing Paladins with friends or in case official servers go down. Viewers are guided through the process of downloading and installing the server, customizing server settings, setting up firewall rules, and forwarding ports for TCP and UDP connections. Key points include creating a new server folder, editing server settings, port forwarding, and sharing external IP addresses for connectivity. Overall, the tutorial emphasizes the ease and cost-effectiveness of running a dedicated server for multiplayer gameplay.
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In this segment of the video, the narrator explains how to set up a free dedicated server for Paladins to play with friends or in case official servers go down. The process involves downloading and installing the dedicated server either through Steam if you own the game, or using Steam CMD if you don’t. Detailed steps include creating a new folder for the server, setting up a batch file with commands to start the server, and updating the server to ensure compatibility with players.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker demonstrates how to customize server settings by editing the default pal world settings.ini file. The process involves copying commands from the demo file to the server’s configuration folder, adjusting settings such as the max number of players, server name, admin password, and server password. After saving the changes, the server can be launched by running start.bat. Players can join the server through Steam, entering the default IP address (127.0.0.1) if running the server on the same computer. The speaker advises on setting up firewalls and exceptions to allow server access.
00:06:00
In this part of the video, the speaker demonstrates how to set up firewall rules for a game server. They highlight the importance of copying specific commands related to ports for Steam and the game server. The process involves running Powershell as an administrator, obtaining the local IP address, and setting up port forwarding on the router settings to allow other users to connect. The tutorial also touches on the significance of selecting UDP protocol and pointing the ports to the local IP running the server. Setting up port forwarding for ports like 27015 is crucial for players to connect to the server successfully.
00:09:00
In this segment of the video, the narrator explains how to forward ports for a game server, ensuring proper TCP and UDP settings. By properly configuring the destination for both TCP and UDP, players can join the server over the Internet. The narrator emphasizes the need to share the external IP with others to allow them to connect. Multiple routers in the network require port forwarding at each hop to establish a direct line to the PC. It is highlighted that the server must remain open to allow gameplay, and it can be run on the same computer or a separate one. To restart the server, users can simply run start.bat. The tutorial concludes with the assurance that running the server is free and easy to set up.