I have a lot of questions about setting up and running my own ftb server, but I don't know where to ask them. Also, don't point me in the direction of the instructions on the ftb website about servers, I've read through everything, and it does not answer my questions.
Server questions... where to post?
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I am thinking about hosting a small server for roleplay purposes using the new Colony modpack by Type1Ninja. I have hosted a mc bukkit server on my computer before, but I had to use free 3rd party communication software called Evolve to use a virtual ip, since my internet service provider only provides me with dynamic ip's which changes every time my computer goes online (which is practically everytime I start up the computer since it is almost always online.). I can't afford to rent a server because i have very limited income and only occasionally have extra money to spend on things like stuff for my YouTube and twitch channels, and the purchase of games; however that does not happen that often, and it is happening alot less now than it happened in the past since I live on my own now and my expenses have gone up.
So the questions are: Can i set up a small server with a virtual ip on teamspeak (which is more well known and more widely used than Evolve) for an FTB modpack, and how would I go about doing that. I have more questions, but I can't think of them right now, and those two are the most pertinent.
So the questions are: Can i set up a small server with a virtual ip on teamspeak (which is more well known and more widely used than Evolve) for an FTB modpack, and how would I go about doing that. I have more questions, but I can't think of them right now, and those two are the most pertinent.
Ok, first off, as far as I am aware, TeamSpeak is a voice chat application rather than a network virtualisation one. It's not something I use often, so there may be a facet that I'm unaware of, though.
As far as running servers go, I'm assuming that you have a direct internet connection (as opposed to the more common router, or other always-on based connection), in which case you've got a few options:
1. Network virtualisation. You've used it before, there's not really much difference (from a network perspective) between vanilla and modded minecraft.
2. Dynamic ip direct connection. Assuming that your ISP doesn't block any traffic, you could set up your server on your machine, and just tell your friends the IP at the beginning of each session. It's a pain, but if you have a thread/group message, it's not beyond reason.
3. Dynamic DNS. There are servers that give you a fixed domain name (for free versions, usually a sub-domain of their primary one), and install an application which continually updates that domain with your current ip. It's a little more heavy on the setup, but if you can get it running, probably the easier route in the long run.
As far as running servers go, I'm assuming that you have a direct internet connection (as opposed to the more common router, or other always-on based connection), in which case you've got a few options:
1. Network virtualisation. You've used it before, there's not really much difference (from a network perspective) between vanilla and modded minecraft.
2. Dynamic ip direct connection. Assuming that your ISP doesn't block any traffic, you could set up your server on your machine, and just tell your friends the IP at the beginning of each session. It's a pain, but if you have a thread/group message, it's not beyond reason.
3. Dynamic DNS. There are servers that give you a fixed domain name (for free versions, usually a sub-domain of their primary one), and install an application which continually updates that domain with your current ip. It's a little more heavy on the setup, but if you can get it running, probably the easier route in the long run.
Not to undermine Bibbles help, but in the future there is a subforum for these things
http://forum.feed-the-beast.com/forum/server-admin-area.41/
You probably get more specialised and precise help there.
As I said, I didn't know where to put this question. Thank you anyway.
As far as how my computer is connected, I am not sure. I think I may have to find out from my service provider.
As far as how my computer is connected, I am not sure. I think I may have to find out from my service provider.