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Here's where Spiggot steps in with tools to create a Minecraft server that supports plugins.<br> | Here's where Spiggot steps in with tools to create a Minecraft server that supports plugins.<br> | ||
The plugins are java packages created by individuals that modify / augment the game play by adding features the vanilla game lacks.<br><br> | The plugins are java packages created by individuals that modify / augment the game play by adding features the vanilla game lacks.<br><br> | ||
Although this guide may recommend older versions of software, IT WORKS! Attempting to use | Although this guide may recommend older versions of software, IT WORKS! Attempting to use "Latest And Greatest" versions may not produce an environment in which the Spiggot BuildTools will function correctly or the server functions as expected. (Trust me! I tried this... Lubuntu 18.04 produced multiple issues. Lubuntu 16.04 just worked!)<br> | ||
{{highlight | | {{highlight | This guide assumes you are working with a computer with NO VALUABLE DATA on it. If there is anything of any value, back it up so nothing is lost.}}<br> | ||
This guide assumes you are working with a computer with NO VALUABLE DATA on it. If there is anything of any value, back it up so nothing is lost. | ==Minimal Computer Hardware== | ||
# Begin by downloading Lubuntu 16.04, 32-bit (if 4GB of RAM or less), or 64-bit if | Just running the Java Minecraft service will consume a large quantity of CPU cycles. For good game play, with two or more players, and one or two plugins, you need a processor that can "keep up", and not spend 100% of its CPU cycles "just sitting there".<br> | ||
<strong> Determine and record the following information!</strong> | |||
* The processor and its CPU Benchmark number: [http://www.cpubenchmark.net/ www.cpubenchmark.net/]<br> | |||
* Quantity of DRAM | |||
* Hard drive size | |||
We can "try and see" with just about anything, but I would recommend....<br> | |||
* Procecssor with CPU Passmark of 1,000 or more | |||
* 3GB of DRAM (or more) | |||
* 200GB or larger hard drive | |||
==Server Software - Setup & Install== | |||
# Begin by downloading <strong>Lubuntu 16.04</strong>, 32-bit (if 4GB of RAM or less), or 64-bit if than 4GB of RAM or more. [http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/lubuntu/releases/ Previous Lubuntu releases], and burn a blank DVD disk with this ISO image. | |||
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Revision as of 11:17, 31 May 2018
Bukkit Minecraft Server
An older PC may not run Windows 10 very well, but can easily power a Minecraft Server, especially if running Linux.
Although Mojang provides the latest Minecraft server as a Java application, the game play is vanilla. Nothing special, and very little is available to alter the game play.
Here's where Spiggot steps in with tools to create a Minecraft server that supports plugins.
The plugins are java packages created by individuals that modify / augment the game play by adding features the vanilla game lacks.
Although this guide may recommend older versions of software, IT WORKS! Attempting to use "Latest And Greatest" versions may not produce an environment in which the Spiggot BuildTools will function correctly or the server functions as expected. (Trust me! I tried this... Lubuntu 18.04 produced multiple issues. Lubuntu 16.04 just worked!)
{{#if:|{{#ifexpr:({{#time:U|{{{3}}}}} - {{#time:U|now}}) > 0| This guide assumes you are working with a computer with NO VALUABLE DATA on it. If there is anything of any value, back it up so nothing is lost.| This guide assumes you are working with a computer with NO VALUABLE DATA on it. If there is anything of any value, back it up so nothing is lost.}}| This guide assumes you are working with a computer with NO VALUABLE DATA on it. If there is anything of any value, back it up so nothing is lost.}}
Minimal Computer Hardware
Just running the Java Minecraft service will consume a large quantity of CPU cycles. For good game play, with two or more players, and one or two plugins, you need a processor that can "keep up", and not spend 100% of its CPU cycles "just sitting there".
Determine and record the following information!
- The processor and its CPU Benchmark number: www.cpubenchmark.net/
- Quantity of DRAM
- Hard drive size
We can "try and see" with just about anything, but I would recommend....
- Procecssor with CPU Passmark of 1,000 or more
- 3GB of DRAM (or more)
- 200GB or larger hard drive
Server Software - Setup & Install
- Begin by downloading Lubuntu 16.04, 32-bit (if 4GB of RAM or less), or 64-bit if than 4GB of RAM or more. Previous Lubuntu releases, and burn a blank DVD disk with this ISO image.