This guide will show you how to configure your Blackwake server.
Setting up a dedicated server for Blackwake, the multiplayer naval FPS, is a rewarding way to customize your gameplay experience and host battles tailored to your community. Whether you're aiming for epic fleet skirmishes or tight 2v2 galleon duels, configuring your server gives you control over game modes, player settings, and performance tweaks. Whether you're hosting for friends or building a public server, this setup ensures smooth sailing.
Configuring your Blackwake Server
1. Log in to your Game Control Panel and navigate to your service.
2. Before making changes, make sure the server is stopped.
3. Navigate to Configuration Files.
4. On the Configuration Files, look for Server.cfg file and click the Text Editor.
5. Configure your server based on your preferences.
| Option | Description | Valid Value | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| serverName | Name of the game server on the Steam list | Any text string | my server |
| useIp | IP address to for game server to bind to | Local IPv4 address | <blank> |
| port | Port for game server to listen on | 1-65535 | 25001 |
| sport | Steam server port | 1-65535 | 27015 |
| hideFromList | Hide server on the Steam List | 0 (displayed) or 1 (hidden) | 0 |
| password | Game server password | Any text string | <blank> Set this! |
| restartHour | Hour to restart the game server | -1 (disabled), 0-23 | 0 |
| gamemode | Game mode | 1-7: 1: Team Death Match 16 2: Team Death Match 32 3: Unused 4: Unused 5: Team Death Match hoy 2v2 6: Team Death Match galleon 2v2 7: Fleet 3v3 8: Capture the Booty 32 |
5 |
| friendlyPlayerCollision | Friendly player collision | 0 (disabled) or 1 (enabled) | 0 |
| friendlySpreadFires | Spread fires when players collide | 0 (disabled) or 1 (enabled). Requires friendlyPlayerCollision to be enabled. | 0 |
| friendlyFire | Cause damage to friendly players with hand weapons | 0 (disabled) or 1 (enabled) | 0 |
| friendlyShipDamage | Cause damage to friendly ships with ship weapons | 0 (disabled) or 1 (enabled) | 0 |
| forceEqualFactions | Automatic team balance | 0 (disabled) or 1 (enabled) | 1 |
| shipSpeedFactor | Speed of ships based on a percentage multiplier | Valid positive number (eg. 0.5 = 50%, 1 = 100%, 2 = 200%) | 1 |
| playerUpdateRate | Times per second a players position is updated. | Valid positive number > 10. | 15 |
| allowGlobalVoice | Team chat outside of win screen. | 0 (disabled) or 1 (enabled) | 0 |
6. After you edit, click the Save button to apply the changes on your server.
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