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    Need advice hosting a server

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by nick2124, Aug 15, 2007.

  1. nick2124

    nick2124 Notebook Consultant

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    Hello,

    I need some advice.

    I am going to Asia for a while for work and am buying a gaming laptop so I can play FEAR demo. (I don't like the full.)

    There was an asian server in FEAR demo which all people in countries Australia, New Zealend, Malaysia, India, Japan etc etc could play on with pings of about 150... which is pretty good.

    Sadly, this server has shutdown, and the only servers available now are US servers that are laggy for everyone who's outside the US!

    SO, I'm wanting to host a server based in Hong Kong that runs 24/7 - Any ideas on how I can go about doing this?
     
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    nick2124 Notebook Consultant

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    *Hong Kong or Japan
     
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    panteedropper, Aug 17, 2007
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    nick2124 Notebook Consultant

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    that's the problem... the part of SouthEast China Im staying at only has mediocre internet... I personally cannot host the server. What are you saying?

    nice specs btw.
     
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    You have one of 2 options. Host a dedicated server on your own, and hope your system/ISP provides the muscle power needed to host web based games (unlikely). Or pay for a dedicated host of the game of your choice in the area of your choice. Those are your only 2 choices. If the net at your place of residence/business isn't capable of hosting a server, then you're limited to paying a provider to host a server for you. Otherwise, wait until someone else ponies up the money in the region and does it for you.
     
    Sucka, Aug 18, 2007
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