AMS2 Dedicated Server Tool / SteamCMD Support

Hi everyone, do you think I can install a dedicated server on a miniPC with these characteristics?

Mini PC
8 GB DDR4L
128GB M.2 SSD
Intel Celeron J4125 (up to 2.7 GHz) Windows 10 Pro

If I may, how many connections could it manage (connected users)?

 

There is no info about the DS requirements, buf I had a similar specs computer as DS of PCARS2 up 20 users. From my experience, it's more important a low latency connection (server and 1st player who logs), than the CPU performance.

 

Ok, I'll try as soon as ... Thanks!

 

good news.... i've tested online server with my miniPC (see spec above) and it's work!!! the test running with 24 slot, 12 reserved humans and 1 only connected (me!!!), the other 11 filled by AI.
if i looked carefully the CPU was at 6-8% but tomorrow i will try with my friends....
Meanwhile i have another question....
I launch the dedicated server and change settings via browser... but the setting I set is not written to server.cfg; is there a method to solve it?

 

basically the server.cfg and the browser config are 2 different things, the server.cfg specifies the settings that the server loads on starting the dedicated server, the browser config allows you to adjust the settings, but only for that or the next session.

if you want it to start with a certain configuration by default, you need to edit the server.cfg

 

All clear, thanks

 

Good morning everyone.
I have another question: is there a list of commands that can be used on the server by writing them in text chat (as happens in ACC)?
and then how do I log in as admin from within AMS2 so that it recognizes me as such?
I tried to look for an answer but I couldn't find anything, the document attached to the dedicated server is of no help

oh, I forgot... are the AI cars managed by the PC on which the server runs? Or are they managed by the PC of the first user who enters? (or another way that I don't know?)

 

you cannot control the server by text input
AI is controlled by the host who is the first on the server.
The DS is just a kind of template generateor for sessions and communications relais.
Not an active server like in AC or others

 

thanks so much for the detailed explanation...

but then what is the difference between having a dedicated server and a gaming host?

If I connect first I have almost all the load on my PC except synchronization.

What advantage do I have in having a dedicated server rather than a host launched by AMS2?

 

sorry for the many questions but I haven't found a complete and clear documentation/manual, if you know where to find it I would be grateful!!!!

 

There is no difference between DS and a player host session. It's not a client/server architecture and still works as P2P with the first player logged acting as a host. The performance is also the same.

The main advantage of using DS is that you have all parameters under control and ever will be the same (up you change it). The in-game interface always changes things depending your last session and you have to check every parameters each time you start a new session.

I use it specially for training in my comunity, programing a practice session of 2 hours and a race of 1 lap. That allows people to practice for the oficial race, that uses a different DS instance.
Other advantage of using DS is that you can use the logs of the sessions for reports and statistics.

About the documentation, you have a sample of the CFG and LUA files with comments, and you can query the DS via Web browser for specific parameters.

 

thanks for the explanation, now I understand the difference!!!!

 

Is there a way to add a newline to the MOTD? I'd like to add a description of the session over 3-4 lines.

 

Ah was hoping it'd be easier than that but thanks, I extended the mod to handle multiple lines. Thanks for the direction.

 

good morning community, can I start a dedicated server with some Mods (cars and tracks)? The server is on a PC without the game and without Steam...

 

you can, but you only have full control from the game with "-selectDS" in Steam launch parametrs.
Its not possible to add mods via server.cfg, lua programming or web

 

clear, thanks!!!

 

Hi,
Does someone maybe know a possible reason for AI Skill not to be implemented in-game?
Tried various levels of AI Skill but nothing changes. Looks like AI is stuck at 70% in-game, which is no fun at all.
See picture attached.

 

Hi

Hey,

you can manage server trough web browser at http://your.server.ip:9000
login and password are set in server.cfg

Also you can manage server trough web api at http://your.server.ip:9000/api