Piqueserver is an open-source server that allows users to host their own Ace of Spades game. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Piqueserver on Ubuntu Server Latest.
Before we begin, you'll need the following:
Run the following command to update your package lists:
sudo apt-get update
Now install the necessary dependencies:
sudo apt-get install python3-dev python3-pip zlib1g-dev libssl-dev
Run the following command to install Piqueserver:
pip3 install piqueserver
To configure your Piqueserver, you will need to create a configuration file. You can do this by running the following command:
nano piqueserver.cfg
This will open up the Nano text editor. Copy and paste the following into the editor:
[server]
name=Your Server Name
port=32887
password=Your Password Here
motd=Your Message of the Day Here
max-players=16
Edit the information in the file to fit your preferences.
Save and close the file by pressing Ctrl + X, Y, then Enter.
To start Piqueserver, navigate to the directory where you installed it and run the following command:
piqueserver
If everything was successful, your server should start running.
To connect to your server, open up the Ace of Spades game and select "Direct Connect". Enter your server's IP address and port number (default is 32887).
In this tutorial, we showed you how to install and configure Piqueserver on Ubuntu Server Latest. You're now ready to host your own Ace of Spades game!
If you want to self-host in an easy, hands free way, need an external IP address, or simply want your data in your own hands, give IPv6.rs a try!
Alternatively, for the best virtual desktop, try Shells!
