Guide: Core Keeper (Draft)

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+title = "Setting up a Core Keeper server on Linux"
+tags = ["Core Keeper", "guide"]
+description_file = "descriptions/corekeeper-linux.txt"
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+
+## Installing SteamCMD
+
+### Server
+For this to work, we will be using [SteamCMD](https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD) - here's how to set it up.
+We will be using Ubuntu Server 26.04 for this portion of the guide.
+From your terminal, enter these commands - to install SteamCMD, the multiverse repository and x86 packages must be enabled.
+
+**Ubuntu**
+```bash
+sudo add-apt-repository multiverse; sudo dpkg --add-architecture i386; sudo apt update
+sudo apt install steamcmd
+```
+
+For other distributions, please refer to the instructions for your specific setup
+
+### Setup
+You need a place to store the server - create a new directory, for example `corekeeper`
+```bash
+mkdir ~/corekeeper
+```
+
+Start installing the server from [SteamCMD](https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD) using this command:
+```bash
+/usr/games/steamcmd +force_install_dir ~/corekeeper +login anonymous +app_update 1963720 validate +quit
+```
+This will tell SteamCMD to start installing the corekeeper server inside of `~/corekeeper`.
+
+> If you get `ERROR! Failed to install app '1963720' (Missing configuration)`, you should try adding `+@sSteamCmdForcePlatformType linux` to the command:
+
+```bash
+/usr/games/steamcmd +@sSteamCmdForcePlatformType linux +force_install_dir ~/corekeeper +login anonymous +app_update 1963720 validate +quit
+```
+
+## Create the tunnel
+
+* **Type:** UDP
+* **Local IP:** 127.0.0.1
+* **Port:** NULL
+
+After the tunnel is created, set the local port to the tunnel's public facing port (`41272`)
+
+{{< image src="post-img/corekeeper-tunnelconfig.png" alt="Tunnel Configuration on playit" >}}
+
+{{< image src="post-img/corekeeper-originconfig.png" alt="Origin Configuration on playit" >}}
+
+
+## Test running the server
+
+Go into the `corekeeper` folder, and run `_launch.sh`. Set the `-port` to the port on the tunnel.
+
+```bash
+sudo bash _launch.sh -password playit -worldname "playit.gg" -port 41272
+```
+
+For first launch, it will download dependencies required to run the server.
+
+## Notes
+```text
+No GameID found. Creating new GameID for the session.
+
+Allowed platforms: All
+Steam GameID: vcuZVam7DKibEH3
+Local IP: 0.0.0.0
+Public IP: 32.64.128.254
+Port: 41272
+Password: playit
+
+Paste to ip-field in "join via IP" menu to easily fill all values
+32.64.128.254;41272;;playit
+```
+
+The IP address in this block is **your ISP's address**, not playit.gg. Please check your tunnel information for the IP address.
+
+## Joining the game
+
+You'll have to join with IP. Do this by entering the dropdown menu.
+
+{{< image src="post-img/corekeeper-joinwithip-menu.png" alt="Join With IP" >}}
+
+Paste the tunnel's IP address and port. Enter the server's password.
+
+{{< image src="post-img/corekeeper-joinwithip.png" alt="Join With IP" >}}
+
+After waiting a few moments, you should be loaded into the server.
+
+{{< image src="post-img/corekeeper-gameplay.png" alt="Core Keeper on playit.gg" >}}

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+title = "Setting up a Core Keeper server on Windows"
+tags = ["Core Keeper", "guide"]
+description_file = "descriptions/corekeeper-windows.txt"
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+
+## Setting Everything Up
+
+Assuming you already own Core Keeper on Steam, you already have access to the dedicated server software.
+
+1. Open your **Steam Library**
+2. Search for **Core Keeper** (the server is usually hidden until searched)
+3. Install **Core Keeper Dedicated Server**
+
+After installing the game server, you can immediately open the server within Steam, however we need to set some things up.
+
+## Create the tunnel
+
+* **Type:** UDP
+* **Local IP:** 127.0.0.1
+* **Port:** NULL
+
+After the tunnel is created, set the local port to the tunnel's public facing port (`41272`)
+
+{{< image src="post-img/corekeeper-tunnelconfig.png" alt="Tunnel Configuration on playit" >}}
+
+{{< image src="post-img/corekeeper-originconfig.png" alt="Origin Configuration on playit" >}}
+
+Right click **Core Keeper Dedicated Server**, and then go to **Properties**.
+
+{{< image src="post-img/corekeeper-properties-steam.png" alt="Core Keeper on Steam" >}}
+
+Here's our launch arguments, please modify these values to match your port
+
+{{< image src="post-img/corekeeper-launchoptions-steam.png" alt="Core Keeper Launch Options" >}}
+
+```text
+-password playit -port 41272 -worldname "playit.gg server"
+```
+
+You can now launch the server through Steam.
+
+{{< image src="post-img/corekeeper-launch-steam.png" alt="Steam Launch Dedicated Server" >}}
+
+## Joining the game
+
+You'll have to join with IP. Do this by entering the dropdown menu.
+
+{{< image src="post-img/corekeeper-joinwithip-menu.png" alt="Join With IP" >}}
+
+Paste the tunnel's IP address and port. Enter the server's password.
+
+{{< image src="post-img/corekeeper-joinwithip.png" alt="Join With IP" >}}
+
+After waiting a few moments, you should be loaded into the server.
+
+{{< image src="post-img/corekeeper-gameplay.png" alt="Core Keeper on playit.gg" >}}

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+title = "Setting up a Core Keeper server"
+tags = ["Core Keeper", "guide"]
+description_file = "descriptions/corekeeper.txt"
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+
+There are two versions of this guide, depending on the type of operating system you are using.
+
+## Platform Guides
+ - Windows: {{< link "corekeeper-windows.md" >}}
+ - Linux: {{< link "corekeeper-linux.md" >}}

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+This guide will walk you through how to set up a Core Keeper server on Linux

descriptions/corekeeper-windows.txt

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+This guide will walk you through how to set up a Core Keeper server on Windows

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+This guide will walk you through how to set up a Core Keeper server