Hosting A Server (Rental Service Privders)
You can alternatively host a server at a Game Server Hosting Provider.
https://survivalservers.com/services/game_servers/arma_reforger/
Your server will be started instantly!
Server Requirements
Windows 10 or Server 2016+ & 64-Bit
Quad Core processor (requires up to 2 full cores)
Up to 16GB memory (currently uses around 4GB memory minimum)
5GB disk space (install folder)
A copy of the V Rising early access game from Steam
The Guide
Create a folder C:\ArmaReforger
Download SteamCMD for Windows: https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/client/installer/steamcmd.zip
Extract the contents of the zip to the folder
Create a file called FetchServerFiles.bat and place the following code in there:
@echo off start "" C:\Users\UserName\Desktop\ArmaReforger\steamcmd\steamcmd.exe +login anonymous anonymous +force_install_dir C:\Users\UserName\Desktop\ArmaReforger +app_update 1874900 +quit
Fetch server files from Steam by running the FetchServerFiles.bat
Starting The Server
To start the server, create a batch file called StartServer.bat with the following
cd C:\Users\UserName\Desktop\ArmaReforger\ start /wait /REALTIME ArmaReforgerServer.exe -config "C:\Users\UserName\Desktop\ArmaReforger\admin\server.json" -profile "C:\Users\UserName\Desktop\ArmaReforger\saves"
Change the above file path to where your folder/file set is located on your computer/server.
More launch lines can be found here:
https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_Reforger:Startup_Parameters#Hosting
Make sure -profile is set as it will determine where your save game is placed
Configuring Your Server
Now comes the fun part, setting up your Arma Reforger game server to your liking.
To modify game server settings you will need to create the following json file
server.json
You can create these files in your ArmaReforger\ folder
Edit the following to your liking
{ "dedicatedServerId": "ar-gm-%profilename", "region": "EU", "gameHostBindAddress": "YOUR SERVER IP", "gameHostBindPort": 2001, "gameHostRegisterBindAddress": "YOUR SERVER IP", "gameHostRegisterPort": 2001, "adminPassword" : "YOUR ADMIN PASSWORD", "game": { "name": "YOUR SERVER NAME", "scenarioId": "{59AD59368755F41A}Missions/21_GM_Eden.conf", "playerCountLimit": 16, "visible": true, "password" : "YOUR SERVER PASSWORD maybe?", "gameMode": "", "supportedGameClientTypes": [ "PLATFORM_PC" ], "gameProperties": { "serverMaxViewDistance": 1600, "battleEye": true, "fastValidation": true }, "mods": [ ] } }
The IP will be what your PC is or the dedicated server you are running this on.
If you wish to change the game mode you are playing simply change the following location:
"scenarioId": "{59AD59368755F41A}Missions/21_GM_Eden.conf",
With one of the following items.
: ''' {90F086877C27B6F6}Missions/99_Tutorial.conf (Tutorial)'''
: '''{ECC61978EDCC2B5A}Missions/23_Campaign.conf (Conflict)'''
: '''{59AD59368755F41A}Missions/21_GM_Eden.conf (Game Master - Everon) '''
Once this file is setup to your liking simply run the start bat you made above
How To Join A Server
To join your Arma Reforger server follow the below guide.
Launch the game in steam
Click the Multiplayer option in the listing
In the top right do a search by the server title you set in the server.json file
Click your server in the list and then click Join at the bottom right.
Launch the game in steam
Click the Multiplayer option in the listing
Look for and click Direct Join at the bottom of the page and click it.
Enter your IP and port you set in the server.json file
If your server does not come up you may need to port forward.
Add an incoming rule to your Windows Firewall to allow TCP/UDP port (game port) 27015, (Steam query port) 27016 (or whichever ports you decide to use)
You may additionally need to add a forwarding rule to your network router. You can use http://PortForward.com/ PortForward.com to read how to do this.
Conclusion
More options and steps coming soon as they are made available.
Source: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2809849636
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