Server files

[Aki]

Ok, so you are going to be on Steam. And here goes the question.

 

How will be server software provided? With the game after purchase or will it be available for any Steam user as a Tool for game? Or maybe it will be downloadable from the website. Or maybe it won't be available separately from the game?

 

And I mean just the server files. Not game itself.

[koonschi]

We're probably going to ship it together with the game via Steam. Not sure about the full details yet.

[Aki]

If you don't mind I would strongly suggest to release dedicated server separately as a tool on Steam (a lot of games do that, actually). It will help server hosters in updating and managing Avorion servers (making it easier even for normal person) which may possibly result in bigger amount of servers leading to easier popularity gain.

[koonschi]

That sounds like a good idea yes. A separate server software is desired. Please keep in mind that I won't make any promises any more before I know all the details.