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Servers for Best Game Play

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Online gaming can be separated into two categories: Online and LAN. The quality of the whole gaming experience depends on a number of factors but none is more important than the server that hosts the game. The servers need to have different specifications, depending upon the type of use they would be put to. Some vital characteristics that determine the quality of the server include smooth gameplay with minimal lag, extremely low latencies, reliability in operation and

LAN gaming doesn’t require any internet connection. A basic setup could consist of just a PC that is capable of running the game and LAN cables to connect the server pc with other computers. This is enough in most cases, but this article will try and focus on how one can get the best possible setup that provides a flawless gaming experience.

The first question that needs answering is how many people will game on the server? More the number of people playing on the server, the more powerful the servers have to be. Like a normal pc, a server also requires some basic components to work. The processor should be one of the multicore models available in the market. Both AMD and Intel have viable options to consider. A quad-core core i5 should be more than enough. The GPU and RAM depend on the game itself. For example a demanding game would need a high-end GPU and greater RAM. HD6870 from AMD is a popular choice. For optimal performance, a multi hard disk configuration is recommended, as this would prevent any type of slowdowns from occurring.

Moving on, the server should have access to a high speed network. Wired networks are always preferred over wireless ones due to their reliability. They also provide lower latencies which result in smoother gameplay. For the optimal network, a capable network card should be installed.

As for the operating system, it should be the latest installment of windows, i.e. Windows 7. The OS should be kept updated and fully patched for maximum reliability. Make sure that your system settings are configured according to the game that will be played taking into account any specific instructions provided by the game.

Now if you want your server to possess the ability to play online as well, then a few additional details need to be taken care off. A fast internet connection is a must. To ensure low pings and lag free gameplay anything ranging from a 10-20 Mbps connection is acceptable. Keep in mind that if the connection of the server is not fast enough, all the players playing will be affected. Also the distance from the server can affect the quality of gaming. The closer a player is to the location of the host server, the lower the ping will be.

Lastly installing a server monitoring software would allow you to manage your server and its configurations. They also provide remote access capabilities allowing one to keep the server up and running whilst being in a different place.

Creating your own Counterstrike 1.6 server

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A first-person shooter game, counter strike was developed by Valve Corporation. Since its release the game has expanded itself into many different series starting from Counter Strike Condition-zero to counter strike: Global offensive. It is a strategy game which consists of two parties pitted against each other with a series of rounds; one of the team is a terrorist and the other a counter-terrorist. The player proceeds to the next round by accomplishing the objective of the given mission or by eliminating its opponent team. Many different versions have been released with version 1.6 being the latest released on 15th September 2003.

As the game itself is so attractive you might want to set up your own server. However, you might be thinking that setting up a server is a tricky job when in reality it is not.  Going into the bandwidth requirements, you will first be requiring a bandwidth server of as little as 256-384kbps. This means the DSL you are currently using is enough for this purpose. Your bandwidth requirement depends on the size of the server that you want. 6KB per player slot is enough; however this depends on how you adjust the CVARS in HL/CS.

Next follows the hardware requirements. An insufficient hardware is equal to low bandwidth for your server. Because of the advent of Steam, the system requirements have increased too. However hardware requirement also depends on the size of the server you are planning to make. You will need sufficient hardware space because the server performs heavy loads and low hard disk would result in slower response time.

Moving on to the method of creating your own server, get hlds_v1120.exe by downloading it, scan it and make sure that it contains no viruses. After this, click on it and install it in your counter strike 1.6 folder. After this, go into the HLServer. There you will find ClientRegistry.blob. Delete it. After this, just copy the hlds.exe file to your HLServer folder and shift it to your desktop.

There are a lot of pros and cons attached to home servers, such as you will need to keep your server open for 24 hours. If you are downloading something, your server will slow down because the internet speed will be effected causing the server to lag. Also, when you are not using a static Ip, your players will not be able to save your IP address.

It is better to order your server from companies who offer game hosting because they have more advantages than disadvantages. The disadvantages are that it’s not free and you don’t have a control over your content, you manage your server through file transfer protocol (FTP server). Therefore, looking at the pros and cons of both, you are equipped enough to decide which server would result being the best for you. So you need to be a bit careful in the selection and once you are at the right track just start playing and enjoy the ever exciting experience.