- Fixed empty caption handling in XML parameter extraction - Generated detailed startup parameters for all games from XML configs - All games now have complete troubleshooting sections - All navigation anchors working properly - 149 games successfully processed with full documentation Co-authored-by: iaretechnician <2749183+iaretechnician@users.noreply.github.com>
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<?php
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/**
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* Unreal Tournament 3 Server Documentation - Comprehensive Guide
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* General game server hosting information (not platform-specific)
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*/
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?>
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<div style="background: #1e3a5f; padding: 20px; border-left: 4px solid #3b82f6; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 4px;">
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<h3 style="color: #ffffff; margin-top: 0;">📚 Quick Navigation</h3>
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<div style="display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px;">
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<a href="#quick-info" style="background: #0f172a; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 4px; color: #a5b4fc; text-decoration: none;">Quick Info</a>
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<a href="#ports" style="background: #0f172a; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 4px; color: #a5b4fc; text-decoration: none;">🔌 Ports</a>
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<a href="#installation" style="background: #0f172a; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 4px; color: #a5b4fc; text-decoration: none;">Installation</a>
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<a href="#configuration" style="background: #0f172a; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 4px; color: #a5b4fc; text-decoration: none;">Configuration</a>
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<a href="#parameters" style="background: #0f172a; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 4px; color: #a5b4fc; text-decoration: none;">⚙️ Startup Parameters</a>
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<a href="#troubleshooting" style="background: #0f172a; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 4px; color: #a5b4fc; text-decoration: none;">🔧 Troubleshooting</a>
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<a href="#performance" style="background: #0f172a; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 4px; color: #a5b4fc; text-decoration: none;">Performance</a>
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<a href="#security" style="background: #0f172a; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 4px; color: #a5b4fc; text-decoration: none;">Security</a>
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</div>
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</div>
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<h1>Unreal Tournament 3 Server Hosting Guide</h1>
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<h2>Overview</h2>
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<p>Unreal Tournament 3 is a multiplayer game server that can be hosted on a VPS or dedicated server. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about hosting a Unreal Tournament 3 server for your community.</p>
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<h2 id="quick-info">Quick Info</h2>
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<div style="background: #1e3a5f; padding: 20px; border-left: 4px solid #3b82f6; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 4px;">
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<ul style="color: #e5e7eb; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0;">
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<li><strong style="color: #ffffff;">Default Port:</strong> <code style="background: #0f172a; padding: 2px 6px; border-radius: 3px; color: #a5b4fc;">Varies (see configuration)</code></li>
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<li><strong style="color: #ffffff;">Protocol:</strong> TCP/UDP</li>
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<li><strong style="color: #ffffff;">Minimum RAM:</strong> 1GB</li>
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<li><strong style="color: #ffffff;">Engine:</strong> Various</li>
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<li><strong style="color: #ffffff;">Steam App ID:</strong> <code style="background: #0f172a; padding: 2px 6px; border-radius: 3px; color: #a5b4fc;">N/A</code></li>
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<li><strong style="color: #ffffff;">Recommended OS:</strong> Linux (Ubuntu/Debian) or Windows Server</li>
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</ul>
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</div>
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<h2 id="ports">🔌 Network Ports</h2>
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<div style="background: #1e3a5f; padding: 20px; border-left: 4px solid #3b82f6; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 4px;">
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<h3 style="color: #ffffff; margin-top: 0;">Required Ports</h3>
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<p style="color: #e5e7eb;">The Unreal Tournament 3 server typically uses a configurable port. Check your server configuration files for the specific port settings.</p>
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<h3 style="color: #ffffff; margin-top: 20px;">Firewall Configuration</h3>
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<p style="color: #e5e7eb;">Allow server ports through your firewall:</p>
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<pre><code style="color: #a5b4fc;"># UFW (Ubuntu/Debian)
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sudo ufw allow [PORT]/tcp
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sudo ufw allow [PORT]/udp
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sudo ufw reload
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# FirewallD (CentOS/RHEL)
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sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=[PORT]/tcp
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sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=[PORT]/udp
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sudo firewall-cmd --reload
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# Windows Firewall
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netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Unreal Tournament 3 Server" dir=in action=allow protocol=TCP localport=[PORT]
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netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Unreal Tournament 3 Server" dir=in action=allow protocol=UDP localport=[PORT]
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</code></pre>
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<h3 style="color: #ffffff; margin-top: 20px;">⚠️ Port Security Notes</h3>
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<ul style="color: #fef3c7; line-height: 1.8;">
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<li>Only open ports that are necessary for the game server to function</li>
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<li>Consider using non-standard ports to reduce automated attacks</li>
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<li>If using cloud hosting, configure security groups properly</li>
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<li>Monitor connection attempts and unusual traffic patterns</li>
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</ul>
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</div>
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<h2 id="installation">Installation & Setup</h2>
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<h3>System Requirements</h3>
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<ul>
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<li><strong>OS:</strong> Linux (Ubuntu 20.04+ or Debian 11+ recommended) or Windows Server 2019+</li>
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<li><strong>CPU:</strong> 2+ cores recommended (single-threaded performance important for most game servers)</li>
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<li><strong>RAM:</strong> 1GB minimum (more for larger player counts)</li>
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<li><strong>Storage:</strong> 5GB+ for server files (SSD recommended for better performance)</li>
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<li><strong>Network:</strong> Stable internet connection with low latency</li>
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</ul>
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<h3>Installation Steps</h3>
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<h4>Linux (Ubuntu/Debian)</h4>
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<pre><code># Update system packages
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sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
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# Create server directory
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mkdir -p ~/gameserver
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cd ~/gameserver
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# Download server files (method varies by game)
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# Check official documentation for download links
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</code></pre>
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<h4>Windows Server</h4>
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<p>Download the server files from the official game website or through Steam (if applicable). Extract to a dedicated folder and run the server executable.</p>
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<h3>Manual Installation</h3>
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<p>This game requires manual download. Check the official game website or Steam store page for dedicated server downloads.</p>
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<h2 id="configuration">Server Configuration</h2>
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<p>After installation, you'll need to configure your server. Here's where to find the configuration files and what settings you can change.</p>
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<h3>Essential Settings</h3>
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<ul>
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<li><strong>Server Name:</strong> Set a descriptive name for your server</li>
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<li><strong>Max Players:</strong> Configure based on your server's resources</li>
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<li><strong>Password:</strong> Optional password protection for private servers</li>
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<li><strong>Admin/RCON Password:</strong> Set a strong password for remote administration</li>
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<li><strong>Game Mode:</strong> Configure game-specific modes and settings</li>
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</ul>
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<h3>Server Commands</h3>
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<p>Common administrative commands (access via console or RCON):</p>
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<pre><code># Kick player
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kick [player_name]
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# Ban player
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ban [player_name]
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# Change map/level (syntax varies by game)
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changelevel [map_name]
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# Set admin password (if supported)
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setadminpassword [password]
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</code></pre>
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<h2 id="parameters">⚙️ Startup Parameters</h2>
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<h3>Command Line Template</h3>
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<p>The server uses the following command line template:</p>
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<pre><code>server %MAP%%MOD%%PLAYERS%?mutator=%MUTATOR1%%MUTATOR2%%MUTATOR3%%MUTATOR4%%MUTATOR5%%MUTATOR6%%MUTATOR7%%MUTATOR8%%MUTATOR9%%MUTATOR10%%MUTATOR11%%MUTATOR12%%ADMINPASS%%SVRPASS%?bIsDedicated=True %IP% %PORT% %QUERY_PORT% -log=../ut3.log -nohomedir %LOGIN% %PASSWORD% -unattended</code></pre>
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<h3>Available Startup Parameters</h3>
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<p>The following parameters can be configured when starting the server:</p>
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<div style="margin-bottom: 20px; padding-bottom: 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #374151;">
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<h4 style="color: #ffffff; margin-top: 0;">
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<code style="background: #0f172a; padding: 4px 8px; border-radius: 3px; color: #a5b4fc;">?Game=</code>
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<span style="color: #e5e7eb; font-weight: normal; font-size: 0.9em;"> - Game Type</span>
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</h4>
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<p style="color: #e5e7eb; margin: 10px 0;">Starts the server with the Game</p>
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<p style="color: #e5e7eb;"><strong>Options:</strong></p>
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<ul style="color: #e5e7eb; margin-left: 20px;">
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<li><code style="background: #0f172a; padding: 2px 6px; border-radius: 3px; color: #a5b4fc;">UTGame.UTDeathmatch</code> - Deathmatch</li>
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<li><code style="background: #0f172a; padding: 2px 6px; border-radius: 3px; color: #a5b4fc;">UTGame.UTTeamGame</code> - Team DeatMatch</li>
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<li><code style="background: #0f172a; padding: 2px 6px; border-radius: 3px; color: #a5b4fc;">UTGame.UTDuelGame</code> - Duel</li>
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<li><code style="background: #0f172a; padding: 2px 6px; border-radius: 3px; color: #a5b4fc;">UTGameContent.UTCTFGame_Content</code> - Capture the Flag</li>
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<li><code style="background: #0f172a; padding: 2px 6px; border-radius: 3px; color: #a5b4fc;">UTGameContent.UTOnslaughtGame_Content</code> - Warfare</li>
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<li><code style="background: #0f172a; padding: 2px 6px; border-radius: 3px; color: #a5b4fc;">UTGameContent.UTVehicleCTFGame_Content</code> - Vehicle Capture the Flag</li>
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</ul>
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</div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: 20px; padding-bottom: 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #374151;">
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<h4 style="color: #ffffff; margin-top: 0;">
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<code style="background: #0f172a; padding: 4px 8px; border-radius: 3px; color: #a5b4fc;">-login=</code>
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<span style="color: #e5e7eb; font-weight: normal; font-size: 0.9em;"> - Login</span>
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</h4>
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<p style="color: #e5e7eb; margin: 10px 0;">This login has to be created via the client "Create Profile". You can create multiple profiles under the same email address but you must use the same password for each if you do so.</p>
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</div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: 20px; padding-bottom: 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #374151;">
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<h4 style="color: #ffffff; margin-top: 0;">
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<code style="background: #0f172a; padding: 4px 8px; border-radius: 3px; color: #a5b4fc;">-password=</code>
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<span style="color: #e5e7eb; font-weight: normal; font-size: 0.9em;"> - Password</span>
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</h4>
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<p style="color: #e5e7eb; margin: 10px 0;">Profile Password.</p>
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</div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: 20px; padding-bottom: 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #374151;">
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<h4 style="color: #ffffff; margin-top: 0;">
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<code style="background: #0f172a; padding: 4px 8px; border-radius: 3px; color: #a5b4fc;">UTGame.UTMutator_Instagib</code>
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<span style="color: #e5e7eb; font-weight: normal; font-size: 0.9em;"> - Instagib</span>
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</h4>
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<p style="color: #e5e7eb; margin: 10px 0;">Enable Instagib Mutator.</p>
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</div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: 20px; padding-bottom: 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #374151;">
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<h4 style="color: #ffffff; margin-top: 0;">
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<code style="background: #0f172a; padding: 4px 8px; border-radius: 3px; color: #a5b4fc;">,UTGame.UTMutator_BigHead</code>
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<span style="color: #e5e7eb; font-weight: normal; font-size: 0.9em;"> - BigHead</span>
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</h4>
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<p style="color: #e5e7eb; margin: 10px 0;">Enable BigHead Mutator.</p>
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</div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: 20px; padding-bottom: 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #374151;">
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<h4 style="color: #ffffff; margin-top: 0;">
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<code style="background: #0f172a; padding: 4px 8px; border-radius: 3px; color: #a5b4fc;">,UTGame.UTMutator_LowGrav</code>
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<span style="color: #e5e7eb; font-weight: normal; font-size: 0.9em;"> - Low Gravity</span>
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</h4>
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<p style="color: #e5e7eb; margin: 10px 0;">Enable Low Gravity Mutator.</p>
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</div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: 20px; padding-bottom: 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #374151;">
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<h4 style="color: #ffffff; margin-top: 0;">
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<code style="background: #0f172a; padding: 4px 8px; border-radius: 3px; color: #a5b4fc;">,UTGame.UTMutator_SuperBerserk</code>
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<span style="color: #e5e7eb; font-weight: normal; font-size: 0.9em;"> - Super Berserk</span>
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</h4>
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<p style="color: #e5e7eb; margin: 10px 0;">Enable Super Berserk Mutator.</p>
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</div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: 20px; padding-bottom: 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #374151;">
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<h4 style="color: #ffffff; margin-top: 0;">
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<code style="background: #0f172a; padding: 4px 8px; border-radius: 3px; color: #a5b4fc;">,UTGame.UTMutator_FriendlyFire</code>
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<span style="color: #e5e7eb; font-weight: normal; font-size: 0.9em;"> - Friendly Fire</span>
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</h4>
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<p style="color: #e5e7eb; margin: 10px 0;">Enable Friendly Fire Mutator.</p>
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</div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: 20px; padding-bottom: 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #374151;">
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<h4 style="color: #ffffff; margin-top: 0;">
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<code style="background: #0f172a; padding: 4px 8px; border-radius: 3px; color: #a5b4fc;">,UTGame.UTMutator_NoTranslocator</code>
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<span style="color: #e5e7eb; font-weight: normal; font-size: 0.9em;"> - No Translocator</span>
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</h4>
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<p style="color: #e5e7eb; margin: 10px 0;">Enable No Translocator Mutator.</p>
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</div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: 20px; padding-bottom: 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #374151;">
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<h4 style="color: #ffffff; margin-top: 0;">
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<code style="background: #0f172a; padding: 4px 8px; border-radius: 3px; color: #a5b4fc;">,UTGame.UTMutator_SpeedFreak</code>
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<span style="color: #e5e7eb; font-weight: normal; font-size: 0.9em;"> - Speed Freak</span>
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</h4>
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<p style="color: #e5e7eb; margin: 10px 0;">Enable Speed Freak Mutator.</p>
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</div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: 20px; padding-bottom: 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #374151;">
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<h4 style="color: #ffffff; margin-top: 0;">
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<code style="background: #0f172a; padding: 4px 8px; border-radius: 3px; color: #a5b4fc;">,UTGame.UTMutator_Handicap</code>
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<span style="color: #e5e7eb; font-weight: normal; font-size: 0.9em;"> - Handicap</span>
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</h4>
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<p style="color: #e5e7eb; margin: 10px 0;">Enable Handicap Mutator.</p>
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</div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: 20px; padding-bottom: 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #374151;">
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<h4 style="color: #ffffff; margin-top: 0;">
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<code style="background: #0f172a; padding: 4px 8px; border-radius: 3px; color: #a5b4fc;">,UTGame.UTMutator_NoPowerups</code>
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<span style="color: #e5e7eb; font-weight: normal; font-size: 0.9em;"> - No Powerups</span>
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</h4>
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<p style="color: #e5e7eb; margin: 10px 0;">Enable No Powerups Mutator.</p>
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</div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: 20px; padding-bottom: 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #374151;">
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<h4 style="color: #ffffff; margin-top: 0;">
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<code style="background: #0f172a; padding: 4px 8px; border-radius: 3px; color: #a5b4fc;">,UTGame.UTMutator_Slomo</code>
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<span style="color: #e5e7eb; font-weight: normal; font-size: 0.9em;"> - Slomo</span>
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</h4>
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<p style="color: #e5e7eb; margin: 10px 0;">Enable Slomo Mutator.</p>
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</div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: 20px; padding-bottom: 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #374151;">
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<h4 style="color: #ffffff; margin-top: 0;">
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<code style="background: #0f172a; padding: 4px 8px; border-radius: 3px; color: #a5b4fc;">,UTGame.UTMutator_WeaponReplacement</code>
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<span style="color: #e5e7eb; font-weight: normal; font-size: 0.9em;"> - Weapon Replacement</span>
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</h4>
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<p style="color: #e5e7eb; margin: 10px 0;">Enable Weapon Replacement Mutator.</p>
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</div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: 20px; padding-bottom: 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #374151;">
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<h4 style="color: #ffffff; margin-top: 0;">
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<code style="background: #0f172a; padding: 4px 8px; border-radius: 3px; color: #a5b4fc;">,UTGame.UTMutator_WeaponsRespawn</code>
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<span style="color: #e5e7eb; font-weight: normal; font-size: 0.9em;"> - Weapon Respawn</span>
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</h4>
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<p style="color: #e5e7eb; margin: 10px 0;">Enable Weapon Respawn Mutator.</p>
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</div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: 20px; padding-bottom: 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #374151;">
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<h4 style="color: #ffffff; margin-top: 0;">
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<code style="background: #0f172a; padding: 4px 8px; border-radius: 3px; color: #a5b4fc;">?AdminPassword=</code>
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<span style="color: #e5e7eb; font-weight: normal; font-size: 0.9em;"> - Admin Password</span>
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</h4>
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<p style="color: #e5e7eb; margin: 10px 0;">In-game Admin Password.</p>
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</div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: 20px; padding-bottom: 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #374151;">
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<h4 style="color: #ffffff; margin-top: 0;">
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<code style="background: #0f172a; padding: 4px 8px; border-radius: 3px; color: #a5b4fc;">?GamePassword=</code>
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<span style="color: #e5e7eb; font-weight: normal; font-size: 0.9em;"> - Server Password</span>
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</h4>
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<p style="color: #e5e7eb; margin: 10px 0;">Players must know this password to connect.</p>
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</div>
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</div>
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<h3>Creating a Start Script</h3>
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<p><strong>Linux (start.sh):</strong></p>
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<pre><code>#!/bin/bash
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cd /path/to/server
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./server_executable [parameters] 2>&1 | tee server.log
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</code></pre>
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<pre><code>chmod +x start.sh
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./start.sh
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</code></pre>
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<p><strong>Windows (start.bat):</strong></p>
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<pre><code>@echo off
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cd /d "%~dp0"
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server_executable.exe [parameters]
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pause
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</code></pre>
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<h3>Running as a Service</h3>
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<p><strong>Linux (systemd):</strong></p>
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<pre><code># Create service file: /etc/systemd/system/gameserver.service
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[Unit]
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Description=Unreal Tournament 3 Server
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After=network.target
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[Service]
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Type=simple
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User=gameserver
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WorkingDirectory=/home/gameserver/server
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ExecStart=/home/gameserver/server/start.sh
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Restart=on-failure
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RestartSec=10
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[Install]
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WantedBy=multi-user.target
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</code></pre>
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<pre><code># Enable and start service
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sudo systemctl daemon-reload
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sudo systemctl enable gameserver
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sudo systemctl start gameserver
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sudo systemctl status gameserver
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</code></pre>
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<h2 id="troubleshooting">🔧 Troubleshooting</h2>
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<h3>Server Won't Start</h3>
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<h4>Check Server Logs</h4>
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<pre><code># View recent log entries
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tail -f server.log
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# Or check system logs
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journalctl -u gameserver -f
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</code></pre>
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<h4>Port Already in Use</h4>
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<pre><code># Find what's using the port
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sudo lsof -i :[PORT]
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sudo netstat -tulpn | grep [PORT]
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# Kill the process or change server port
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</code></pre>
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<h4>Missing Dependencies</h4>
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<p>Ensure all required dependencies are installed. Check the error messages for missing libraries or packages.</p>
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<h3>Connection Issues</h3>
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<h4>Can't Connect to Server</h4>
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<ol>
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<li><strong>Verify server is running:</strong> <code>ps aux | grep server</code></li>
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<li><strong>Check port is listening:</strong> <code>netstat -an | grep [PORT]</code></li>
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<li><strong>Verify firewall rules</strong> (see Ports section above)</li>
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<li><strong>Check server IP:</strong> Use external IP, not localhost</li>
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<li><strong>Router/NAT:</strong> Ensure port forwarding is configured</li>
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</ol>
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<h4>High Latency/Lag</h4>
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<ul>
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<li>Check server resource usage (CPU, RAM, disk I/O)</li>
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<li>Verify network bandwidth is adequate</li>
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<li>Consider server location relative to players</li>
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<li>Check for background processes consuming resources</li>
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</ul>
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<h3>Performance Issues</h3>
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<h4>Server Lag</h4>
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<ol>
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<li><strong>Monitor resources:</strong> Use <code>htop</code> or <code>top</code></li>
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<li><strong>Check disk I/O:</strong> Use <code>iotop</code></li>
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<li><strong>Review server logs</strong> for errors or warnings</li>
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<li><strong>Reduce player count</strong> or increase server resources</li>
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<li><strong>Optimize configuration</strong> based on server capacity</li>
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</ol>
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<h4>Memory Leaks</h4>
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<pre><code># Monitor memory usage
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free -h
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top -p $(pgrep -f server)
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# Restart server regularly via cron if needed
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0 4 * * * /home/gameserver/restart.sh
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</code></pre>
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<h2 id="performance">Performance Optimization</h2>
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<h3>Server Tuning</h3>
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<ul>
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<li><strong>CPU:</strong> Ensure adequate CPU allocation; most game servers are single-threaded</li>
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<li><strong>RAM:</strong> Allocate sufficient memory; monitor usage and adjust as needed</li>
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<li><strong>Disk:</strong> Use SSD storage for better I/O performance</li>
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<li><strong>Network:</strong> Ensure stable, low-latency connection</li>
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</ul>
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<h3>Operating System Optimization</h3>
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<pre><code># Increase file descriptor limits
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echo "* soft nofile 65536" >> /etc/security/limits.conf
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echo "* hard nofile 65536" >> /etc/security/limits.conf
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# Network tuning
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sysctl -w net.core.rmem_max=16777216
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sysctl -w net.core.wmem_max=16777216
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sysctl -w net.ipv4.tcp_rmem="4096 87380 16777216"
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sysctl -w net.ipv4.tcp_wmem="4096 87380 16777216"
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</code></pre>
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<h3>Monitoring</h3>
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<p>Set up monitoring to track server health:</p>
|
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<ul>
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<li>CPU and memory usage</li>
|
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<li>Network traffic and latency</li>
|
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<li>Player count and activity</li>
|
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<li>Error rates and crash logs</li>
|
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</ul>
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|
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<h3>Backup Strategy</h3>
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<pre><code>#!/bin/bash
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# backup.sh - Run via cron
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DATE=$(date +%Y%m%d_%H%M%S)
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BACKUP_DIR="/backups/gameserver"
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SERVER_DIR="/home/gameserver/server"
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|
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# Create backup
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tar -czf $BACKUP_DIR/backup_$DATE.tar.gz -C $SERVER_DIR .
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|
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# Keep only last 7 days
|
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find $BACKUP_DIR -name "backup_*.tar.gz" -mtime +7 -delete
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</code></pre>
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|
|
<h2 id="security">Security Best Practices</h2>
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<h3>Firewall Configuration</h3>
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<pre><code># Minimal firewall - only allow necessary ports
|
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sudo ufw default deny incoming
|
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sudo ufw default allow outgoing
|
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sudo ufw allow [SERVER_PORT]/tcp
|
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sudo ufw allow [SERVER_PORT]/udp
|
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sudo ufw allow 22/tcp # SSH
|
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sudo ufw enable
|
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</code></pre>
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|
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<h3>Strong Passwords</h3>
|
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<ul>
|
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<li>Use strong, unique passwords for admin/RCON access</li>
|
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<li>Never use default passwords</li>
|
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<li>Change passwords regularly</li>
|
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<li>Don't share admin credentials unnecessarily</li>
|
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</ul>
|
|
|
|
<h3>Regular Updates</h3>
|
|
<ul>
|
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<li>Keep server software updated to the latest stable version</li>
|
|
<li>Update operating system and dependencies regularly</li>
|
|
<li>Subscribe to security advisories for your game</li>
|
|
<li>Test updates on a staging server before production deployment</li>
|
|
</ul>
|
|
|
|
<h3>Access Control</h3>
|
|
<ul>
|
|
<li>Limit SSH access to specific IPs if possible</li>
|
|
<li>Use SSH keys instead of passwords</li>
|
|
<li>Disable root login via SSH</li>
|
|
<li>Implement fail2ban or similar intrusion prevention</li>
|
|
</ul>
|
|
|
|
<h3>DDoS Protection</h3>
|
|
<ul>
|
|
<li>Consider DDoS protection services (Cloudflare, OVH, etc.)</li>
|
|
<li>Implement rate limiting where supported</li>
|
|
<li>Monitor for unusual traffic patterns</li>
|
|
<li>Have an incident response plan</li>
|
|
</ul>
|
|
|
|
<h2>Additional Resources</h2>
|
|
<ul>
|
|
<li>Official Unreal Tournament 3 documentation and forums</li>
|
|
<li>Community wikis and guides</li>
|
|
<li>Game-specific Discord or Reddit communities</li>
|
|
<li>Server hosting provider documentation</li>
|
|
</ul>
|
|
|
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<h3 style="color: #ffffff; margin-top: 0;"><i class="fas fa-exclamation-triangle" style="color: #fbbf24; margin-right: 8px;"></i>Important Notes</h3>
|
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<ul style="color: #fef3c7; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0;">
|
|
<li>Always make backups before making configuration changes</li>
|
|
<li>Keep your server and dependencies updated</li>
|
|
<li>Monitor server resources and player activity</li>
|
|
<li>Follow the game's End User License Agreement (EULA) and Terms of Service</li>
|
|
<li>Join community forums for support and best practices</li>
|
|
</ul>
|
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</div>
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<p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 30px; color: #666;">
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<em>Last updated: November 2025 | For Unreal Tournament 3 server hosting</em>
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</p>
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