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Server Setup Instructions
By sebo
No-fuss instructions for setting up a dedicated Rend server. No need for fancy GUIs, online degree, or stuff that over complicates setting up a server.

This guide, and much of the configuration options has been put together using information that was provided to me directly from the developers.

Feel free to comment if you have any questions or need additional help and i will try to assist as best I can. However, first check out the FAQ & Troubleshooting section at the bottom.
   
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Category: Game Modes, Modding or Configuration
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Guide Index
Overview
The Basics 
Game Mode: Faction War (PvPvE) 
Game Mode: Classic (PvP) 
Game Mode: Exploration (PvE) 
Addtional Configuration 
FAQ & Troubleshooting 
Comments
The Basics
First, download SteamCMD (direct download link).

Installing SteamCMD
1. Unzip steamcmd.exe to the root of your drive and into its own folder. eg. C:\Steam\steamcmd.exe

2. Create a directory where you would like to install the server to. eg: C:\Rend Server

3. Create a windows bat file. Open notepad and add to it:
@echo off start "" C:\Steam\steamcmd.exe +login anonymous +force_install_dir "C:\Rend Server" +app_update 550790 validate +quit

4. Click File and Save as. name the file Rend_Update.bat and select "All Files" under Save as type (note: you can name the file whatever you'd like as long as it ends with .bat

5. Drag this newly created bat file into the directory where you extracted steamcmd.exe to. or you can have it on your desktop if you like for quick access.

6. Double click the bat file to begin installing the Rend server.
Note: upon first launching the bat file, SteamCMD will download some of its own files and update itself, then it proceeds to install the Rend server as seen below.

While the Rend server is installing, create and name another bat file. name it Rend_Start.bat which will be used for starting the actual server. add:
@echo off start "" "C:\Rend Server\Otherlands\Binaries\Win64\OtherlandsServer-Win64-Shipping.exe" -maxplayerslots=60 -BeaconPort=7777 -Port=15000

Adjust your command line preference. see bottom of page for additional configuration options.

After SteamCMD has finished downloading and has closed, start the server by running Rend_Start.bat
The process will quickly disappear and run in the background unless you add -log to the server startup command line which is not recommended except for troubleshooting and debugging purposes.

To update the server when there is a patch, you simply run the very first bat you created Rend_update.bat and it will automatically update the server. Once the patching/install is complete, the command window will close/disappear.

*** Important things to note ***
Once you start the server using the Rend_Start.bat file, the game will run in the background. so each time there is a patch, you should "End task" in Windows Taskmanager on the Rend process running before running Rend_update.bat. Additionally, you can add -log to the server startup command line to have the window constantly open. Although I do not recommend having logging enabled except for troubleshooting and debugging purposes.

Optionally see "FAQ & Troubleshooting" at the very bottom to create a bat file to shut down the server.

Game Modes
As of writing this, Rend has 3 game modes.
  • Faction War (PvPvE)
  • Exploration (PvE)
  • Classic (PvP)

Configuring your server settings
Browse to: C:\Rend Server\Otherlands\Saved\Config\WindowsServer

Note:if you haven't already started the server before using the Rend_Start.bat you created earlier, then the directory structure might not yet exist. simply run the server for a moment, then shut it down and it will have created the folders/files. otherwise you can manually create them.

Continue reading below once you've decided which type server game mode you'll be running. for simplicity, its been divided into three categories (see right side panel).
Game Mode: Faction War (PvPvE)
Game.ini
[/script/otherlands.serversettings] ServerName="My Rend Server" ServerDescription="My Optional description" ;Max players allowed per faction (3 factions) ;If you have a maximum player count, divide it by 3 and put it here FactionLimit=20 ;Uncomment the next line to include a server password ;ServerPassword=testpassword ;The UTC offset for the timezone of the server (example: PST = -7) ;This is used to give a server a "Local Time" for ;scheduled events (i.e Reckonings). TimeZoneUTCOffset=0 ;This is an example Reckoning wave, in this case, ;Values for days are 0-6 with Monday being 0. ;Hours use military time (0-24). Minutes are 0-60. ;With these settings, a Reckoning will occur every: ;Monday at 9:00am UTC + TimeZoneUTCOffset ;Wednesday at 7:30pm UTC + TimeZoneUTCOffset WaveScheduleDays=(DayOfWeek=2,Hour=9,Minute=0) WaveScheduleDays=(DayOfWeek=3,Hour=19,Minute=30)
Game Mode: Classic (PvP)
Game.ini
[/script/otherlands.serversettings] ServerName=[SERVER NAME] ServerDescription="Optional brief description goes here" ;Uncomment the next line to include a server password ;ServerPassword=mypassword FactionLimit=20 ServerGameMode=Classic bFactionlessClans=true bNoFactions=true bNoFactionShields=true bNoFactionVictory=true bPersonalTechTree=true GameModeFlags="NoFaction" MaximumPlayTimeForDeleteMinutes=0 MaximumDeletesPerAccount=0 bNoSafeLogoff=true bSafeLogoff=false

Engine.ini
[/script/enginesettings.gamemapssettings] ServerDefaultMap=/Game/Map/NoFactionGameMode/NoFaction_Persistent.NoFaction_Persistent
Game Mode: Exploration (PvE)
Game.ini
[/script/otherlands.serversettings] ServerName=[SERVER NAME] ServerDescription="Optional brief description goes here" ;Uncomment the next line to include a server password ;ServerPassword=mypassword FactionLimit=20 ServerGameMode=Exploration bFactionlessClans=true bNoFactions=true bNoFactionShields=true bNoFactionVictory=true bPersonalTechTree=true GameModeFlags="NoFaction" MaximumPlayTimeForDeleteMinutes=0 MaximumDeletesPerAccount=0 PvpDamageMultiplier=0 PlayerSiegeDamageMultiplier=0 PetPvpIncomingDamageScalar=0 PetPvpOutgoingDamageScalar=0 bNoSafeLogoff=false bSafeLogoff=true

Engine.ini
[/script/enginesettings.gamemapssettings] ServerDefaultMap=/Game/Map/NoFactionGameMode/NoFaction_Persistent.NoFaction_Persistent
Addtional Configuration
If you're running a server where you do not need or want the anti cheat service running (say for a PvE or local server) simply add this option to your server startup file Rend_Start.bat

-NoEAC

Enable Logging
Add -log to the server startup command line to enable logging. this will also leave the command line window open while the server is running.

more to be added soon..
FAQ & Troubleshooting
Server won't show up on server list?
Allow for at least 10 minutes after starting the server for it to appear. Make sure you have the ports opened in your firewall/router. See Server still not showing up on the server list? below for the necessary ports.

In the In-Game server browser, select Filters and select Custom. this option must be enabled for private servers to appear on the list.

Server still not showing up on the server list?
Be sure to open and configure the ports necessary to be able to see the server from outside the local network.
  • port 7777 UDP
  • port 15000 TCP/UDP
After making changes to your router and restarting your server, allow 15-30 minutes for the changes to apply.

Server loads, but the Faction base is still present?
Stop the server, Browse Otherlands folder and delete the SaveGame folder and restart the server. Also verify your game configuration ini files and that nothing is getting pruned from the files once the server is started.

How do I check the server is running or stop it?
Easiest way is open Windows taskmanager and look for Rend running.


Optionally, you can also create a bat file instead to shut the server down for you. To do this, create a bat file with the following:
@echo Stopping the server .. timeout 5 taskkill /im OtherlandsServer-Win64-Shipping.exe

Can I host the server and play from it?
Yes, Although I recommended to have at least 12GB total system memory (at least 10GB RAM available). You may or may not need to change the server startup port from 7777 to a different port such as 7778.

What are the system requirements to run a server?
For solo-play, any modern CPU made in the last 5 years will do as long as you have at least 4GB RAM. If you plan on running the host and client off the same system, then you must have at least 12GB RAM minimum.
14 Comments
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Rider Death 24 Apr, 2020 @ 7:35am 
So nice, but when i try to start server I can't see it in my list of servers :(
darienn123 1 Jun, 2019 @ 7:04pm 
Having issues not being able to use the research balls. Even when I have enough I can't use them
❤ 4 May, 2019 @ 8:14pm 
can i add you ? i need some help
sebo  [author] 3 Jan, 2019 @ 2:02pm 
@MickeY, seems about right. are you able to connect or still getting no status from the server browser? the game seems to be a bit finicky when it comes to NAT/port mapping. if that doesn't work, you might have to try enabling DMZ on your local IP on your router if you still can't connect.
MickeY 2 Jan, 2019 @ 1:10pm 
Is this correct ?

https://i.imgur.com/TNwcPiN.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/NekpsRa.jpg
sebo  [author] 2 Jan, 2019 @ 9:08am 
@MickeY, that usually happens when internet traffic is being blocked by your firewall/router. check that you've opened the necessary ports, they are listed under FAQ & Troubleshooting on the guide.
MickeY 2 Jan, 2019 @ 3:09am 
Ok the server show now on the list but I can't join the server. Don't have button join server.

https://i.imgur.com/7ZIOnc9.jpg
sebo  [author] 1 Jan, 2019 @ 10:31am 
@MickeY, select Filters at the bottom of the server browser and select Custom . it may take several minutes for it to appear on the server list after starting the server. (be sure that you have properly port-forward on your router/firewall if you have one. see FAQ and Troubleshooting.
MickeY 1 Jan, 2019 @ 9:50am 
@sebo Oh ok it running on background thanks so much , But how I join to my server .
sebo  [author] 1 Jan, 2019 @ 8:16am 
@Vrfour while you can do that, 1) you need a batch file to update the server 2) you would need to install the Steam client. this is dedicated server and most people run a dedicated on a spare PC/server without the Steam client.

@ MickeY, you check the Windows task manager and look for Rend running in the background.. and when you want to stop the server. just End task on it (like when updating/patching/restarting). however this can also be done with a simple batch file, but its not necessary, the task manager is fine..