[Custom Server tutorial]

A few people have been asking about this, so I thought I'd do a basic, step by step tutorial on how to build a server for you custom modpack. To make it even easier, I have done the tricky stuff for you!

Step One

Grab the base server files from here (These files are Bukkit-enabled too, plugins will work as normal):

1.7.2

1.6.4

1.6.2

1.5.2

1.4.7

(More versions coming)

Unzip the file, create a new folder called 'MyServerNameHere'. Copy the unzipped files into the new folder.

Step Two

So you got your pack right? What you need from it are the mods, coremods and config folders. If you have Flan's mod, you need the Flans folder as well. Copy them over into the 'MyServerNameHere' folder. It should now look like this:

Reminder! In 1.6+ NO mods go in the coremods folder! Everything goes in the mods folder!

For this, I have used the example of my pack, Yogcraft Extreme.

Step Three

This is an important step. You MUST delete all client side mods from the coremods and mods folders. This includes any NEI plugins from mods, any Voxel mods and Inventory Tweaks. This also includes Dynamic Lights, Custom LAN Ports, Optifine, any minimap mods and GUI API. Only mods that actually add content to the game need to be included. Otherwise, bin it!

Step Four

The pack is now done! Just run the launch.bat file and hey presto, it all works!

Errors

Most errors when running the server or playing the server can be fixed with a simple update. A common problem with Voxel Mods is if another mod is out of date, it will crash upon disconnecting from the server. Whatever that mod is, update it to its latest version for the version of MC you are using.

I intend to update this as necessary, so if you have any other bugs/errors, post them below and I will endeavour to help you.

 

What kind of server is the 1.5.2? Is it Bukkit, Vanilla with FML + Bukkit? I need to know so i know what to change my server setup to for treepuncher,