In Starbound, two teams compete for a combat-based objective. In the game's storyline, the teams are composed of mercenaries hired by two feuding brothers to protect the company assets belonging to one brother while trying to destroy those of the other; the teams are thus represented by the names of these companies: Reliable Excavation & Demolition (RED) and Builders League United (BLU). Players can choose to play as one of nine character classes in these teams, each with his own unique strengths, weaknesses, and weapons. In order to accomplish objectives efficiently, a balance of these classes is required due to how these strengths and weaknesses interact with each other in a team-based environment. Although the abilities of a number of classes have changed from earlier Team Fortress incarnations, the basic elements of each class have remained, that being one primary weapon, one secondary weapon, and one melee weapon. The game was released with six official maps, although over 100 maps have since been included in subsequent updates, including competitive remakes of older maps and community-assembled maps. When players choose a gamemode for the first time, an introductory video shows how to complete its objectives. During matches, the "Administrator",[13] a woman voiced by Ellen McLain, announces various game events over loudspeakers.The player limit is 16 on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. On the PC, in 2008 Valve updated the game to include a server variable that allows up to 32 players.
Below are some of the factors to consider before renting a Starbound server host.
Starbound is a Multiplayer Game
This the sole point of getting a Starbound server in the first place. Starbound can be hard and frustrating! Or what else do you expect it's a post-apocalyptic survival game. Therefore if you are a new Starbound player you have to play the single-player and get the hang of it first before considering the multiplayer mode and renting a server. You get the hang of how to build a decent base, explore the map, and pick up some survival, crafting, and hunting strategies.
you'd need to figure out the best tricks to use in order to survive. So that in case you playing with friends you won't be the laughing stock all the time.
But once you’ve survived your first few challenges and you’ve got some good building ideas, multiplayer makes Starbound a lot more fun! So playing on a public server means you have no control of your stuff when you are offline. people can delete trash or even stealing your lot. so this factors in the need for renting a private Starbound server which you can share with friends and monitor who has access to what by setting rules and permissions.
XgamingServer has made it easier to control that by creating a custom game server control panel
1. Size of your Starbound Community or players.
Before you rent a game server you have to consider the number of players that will join the game server. Most game hosting server providers sell game by game slots. more slots will cost you more money. But this is not the case with us. At Xgamingserver we sale dedicated resources for your game server. The video below would clearly explain our pricing model.
So before you get a server hosting for your Starbound consider the number of players who will join the server you. you can check out our Starbound pricing here. With a 2 day free trial.
Plain vanilla Starbound can be boring. You would need a server hosting provider that will let you add mods to your server. I explained how you can install Starbound Mods to your server in our previous post.
Not all game servers support mods! If you don’t want to restrict your server to Vanilla Starbound in the future, or you know you want to create a modded Starbound server, then you need to check that your potential server host supports mod installation.
Some server control panels offer a one-click mod install system. If you’re sure you want the freedom of adding mods then this is the easiest option. You will be able to install addons from their built-in mod manager or take advantage of the range of mods available through the Steam Workshop. This generally means less messing around with the control panel and more game time. Some game server hosts support mods but you need to use FTP to install the mods yourself. Other companies offer a drop-down menu with a limited number of the most popular mods, like Starvation, Darkness Falls, and War of the Walkers. The ability to add mods sometimes comes at an extra cost.
3.Ping (latency)
this is the time it takes to transmit a small data set from your computer to the server and back to your computer. Normally measured in milliseconds. The ping time is a very important indicator for online games. Therefore the location of the gaming servers plays a critical role in the fluidity of your gameplay. Lower pings means that your Starbound game will be smooth.
At Xgamingserver we have tow server locations United states and in Europe. Those are our major client locations currently but we hope to expand to more locations in the next six months.
4. Platform of Choice playing Starbound
Starbound servers can run on consoles, PC, and Linux. At the moment console server gaming for Starbound is limited so for the best experience we advise using PC gaming. Which supports both multiplayer: Survival (both randomly generated and standard) and Creative modes.
So running Starbound on a PC? Let's hook you up with server hosting and enjoy multiplayer with you Starbound community
5. Type of Game Control Panel
This is an important factor when it comes to choosing your game server control panel. Most gaming server companies use the TCadmin or multicraft panels which are not customized. At Xgamingserver we've based our Starbound game control panel on the Pterodactyl panel.
Which the developers prioritize security, and the control panel includes password hashing, two-factor authentication, and HTTPS as standard. One of the most interesting design and security decisions made by the developers is Docker support. All game servers run in Docker containers, providing excellent control over resources, improved security, and environments tailored to the needs of each game.
6. DDoS Protection
The online gaming and e-sports sector is one of the main targets of DDoS attacks. As a result, it is essential for hosting platforms to be permanently protected against these frequent, massive threats. So when choosing your game hosting provider for Starbound, It is important to ensure that their servers are protected for DDos attacks. At xgamingserver, all our servers are DDOS protected so you don't have to worry about that.
7. Price of the Starbound servers
Price is an important factor when selecting a game server. Expensive servers do not necessarily mean good performance. At Xgamingserver we sell game servers according to dedicated resources. You pay what you get.
9.Customer Support
Good customer support is essential when choosing a host for your Starbound server. At some point, you're guaranteed to need to contact them with an issue of some kind. Before you sign up with them, it helps to know how responsive they are to customer inquiries. Check their website for contact options to make sure there is a contact method that suits you. In addition to the usual ticket system, do they offer chat services or email support? Maybe they have a Discord server you can join? You could even try contacting them to ask a few questions and judge their professionalism and response time before signing up.
10.Refund Policy
If you’re new to game server hosting, or you're not sure your potential host offers the services you need, it might be worthwhile asking them if they'll create a test server for you to trial. Hosts won't always advertise the possibility of a trial, but if you contact them you might be surprised by their willingness to provide a test service. If a trial isn't possible, you need to be clear on their refund policy (often called “money back guarantee”).
Conclusion
To sum up the factors to consider before you
1.Size of your Starbound Community or players.
2.Ability to add mods to your Starbound server
3.Ping (latency)
4. Platform of Choice
5. Type of Game Control Panel
6. DDoS Protection
7. Price of the Starbound servers
8. Customer Support
9.Refund Policy
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