Where are my Stormforge server worlds stored?

In the saves/Worlds folder, with each world in its own folder named with its ID. You can back up and restore worlds in the Savegames tab.

How much memory does a Stormforge server need?

About 1 to 1.5 GB when empty. Usage increases with more players and a larger, more explored world. You can check usage in the Statistics tab.

Stormforge: Common Issues

Learn how to fix common issues with your Stormforge game server, from startup errors and connection problems to missing progress → Find out more

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Introduction

Is your Stormforge game server not working as it should? Don’t worry—most issues are easy to fix yourself. This guide covers the most common problems, what causes them, and what you can do about them.

Server won’t start or shuts down right away

First, check your server’s console. It shows where the startup process stops.

First startup: The first time it starts, your server generates the world. This takes a little while. Wait until the message Generated world appears in the console.
Invalid settings.json: If you edited settings.json manually and made a mistake, such as leaving out a comma, your server sets the file aside as settings.json.broken and starts with the default values. You can find your changes in settings.json.broken under the Files tab. With the server stopped, copy them carefully into the new settings.json.
Invalid startup parameter: If the console shows a message containing [stormforge-config] error, one of the startup parameters has an invalid value. The message identifies the field and the allowed values.

I can’t join

Check the Overview to see whether your server is online.
In the game, always enter the IP address and port exactly as they appear in the Overview.
If you set a server password, make sure you enter it with the correct capitalization.
The game and server must be running the same version. Update the game in Steam and restart your server if an update has just been released.

Find out more in Connect to the server.

My changes aren’t taking effect

No restart: Changes to the startup parameters only take effect after a restart.
Changed a value in the file: Your server overwrites values such as the server name, password, player limit, or storm setting with the startup parameters every time it starts. Change these values there instead.
Changed the world name or world seed: Both only take effect with a new world. Learn how to start a new world in Server Configuration.

Nothing happens in the world when no one is online

This is intentional. When Pause when empty is enabled (the default), your server pauses the world while no players are connected. To keep time moving, turn this setting off in the startup parameters and restart your server.

Progress is missing after a restart

Stormforge automatically saves the world about once a minute while players are online, and whenever a player disconnects. When you stop your server through ZapX, it shuts down cleanly. In the worst case, you’ll only lose the last minute of progress.

Whenever possible, stop or restart your server through ZapX, and avoid doing so while important actions are in progress.
Back up your world regularly in the Savegames tab. Worlds are stored in the saves/Worlds folder, with each world in a folder named with its ID.

Server uses a lot of memory

An empty Stormforge server uses about 1 to 1.5 GB of memory. Usage increases as players join and explore more of the world. Keep an eye on usage in the Statistics tab. If your server keeps restarting or the game stutters, adding more memory may help.

Still can’t find a solution, or something is unclear?

Still having issues after troubleshooting? Our support team is here for you every day. Just start a support chat in your ZapX customer account and describe your issue in as much detail as possible—ideally, include an excerpt from the console. We’ll investigate as soon as possible and help you resolve it!

Conclusion

With these tips, you can fix the most common issues with your Stormforge server yourself. Our guide to Server Configuration explains how to configure your server. If you have any other questions or need help, our support team is available every day! 🙂

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Check the console. On the first startup, the server needs to generate the world. If settings.json is invalid, the server sets it aside as settings.json.broken and starts with the default values. Messages containing [stormforge-config] error point to an invalid startup parameter.

When Pause when empty is enabled (the default), the server pauses the world while no players are connected. Turn it off in the startup parameters to keep time moving.

About once a minute while players are online, and whenever a player disconnects. When you stop the server through ZapX, it shuts down cleanly.

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Stormforge: Common Issues

Introduction

Server won’t start or shuts down right away

I can’t join

My changes aren’t taking effect

Nothing happens in the world when no one is online

Progress is missing after a restart

Server uses a lot of memory

Still can’t find a solution, or something is unclear?

Conclusion

Frequently asked questions

Stormforge

Server won’t start or shuts down right away

I can’t join

My changes aren’t taking effect

Nothing happens in the world when no one is online

Progress is missing after a restart

Server uses a lot of memory

Still can’t find a solution, or something is unclear?

Conclusion

Game Server

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