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A Soulmask server online while you sleep: done with the PC left on

Par Benjamin D. · PDG

· Lecture 5 min

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It's 2 a.m., a friend wants to work on the camp's forge, but your PC is off, and the server with it. Every group that self-hosts knows this scenario. The underlying problem is simple: tying the life of your Soulmask server to that of your personal computer. Here's how to solve it with a hosted Soulmask server.

The four ceilings of self-hosting

  • Availability: the server only lives when your PC is on. You sleep, no one plays.
  • Machine seized: since Soulmask is very demanding, the server monopolises RAM and CPU: it's impossible to play comfortably alongside it on the same rig.
  • Running cost: a powerful machine running night and day means very real electricity and wear.
  • Exposure: without Anti-DDoS, your personal IP is on the front line.

Move the server onto a machine built for it

Dedicated hosting cuts the link between your PC and your server. The game runs on infrastructure online 24/7, sized for this demanding game. At Fly-Serv, concretely:

  • Server delivered instantly and kept online permanently.
  • Ryzen 9 7950X3D hardware and generous RAM to hold up to ~50 players.
  • Anti-DDoS included: your personal IP is never exposed.
  • Remote control via FlyPanel: startup, configuration, saves.
Do the math honestly: add up the electricity of a powerful PC left running continuously, its wear and the impossibility of using it. Against that total, €11.99/month for a dedicated machine is no longer an expense, it's a saving.

Taking action

To keep your world accessible without ever leaving your computer running, opt for a Soulmask server hosted at Fly-Serv, online 24/7 from €11.99/month. Just starting out? First see how to create a Soulmask server, then invite your tribe thanks to our guide to joining a Soulmask server.