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Why DarkRP is the hardest Garry's Mod gamemode to run
DarkRP servers have more variables, more rule conflicts and more admin work than almost any other server. Here is what you are signing up for, and why it is worth it.
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Why ARK uses three times more resources than other game servers
ARK Survival Evolved and ARK Survival Ascended are among the heaviest game servers there are. Here is why, and what actually matters when you plan your server.
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Rust or DayZ: two kinds of survival, which suits you as an admin?
Both are survival games with dedicated communities. But running a Rust server and running a DayZ server are completely different jobs. Here is what separates them.
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FreeBSD on a VPS: when it makes sense over Linux and who uses it
FreeBSD is not Linux for people who want something unusual. It is a different operating system with real technical advantages in specific situations. Here is when it matters.
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How to move your game server to a new host without downtime
Switching hosts does not have to mean losing players or data. Here is a practical way to move that keeps your community running while you do it.
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Gaming, Storage, High Memory or High CPU VPS: what is the real difference?
Different VPS types, resources split differently. Pick the wrong one and you pay for what you do not use while missing what you need. Here is how to choose correctly.
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