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Tips, announcements, and deep dives from the BruceNode team.

Halloween Minecraft Server Ideas: Plugins, Modpacks, Maps

Five Halloween events for your Minecraft server, the plugins, datapacks, modpacks and maps that run them, and how much RAM each setup needs.

Team BruceNode·Oct 24, 2026·10 min read

MinecraftNews

Dev Update: One-Click Minecraft Modpacks and Server Software Switching

Install a Minecraft modpack on your server in a few clicks and switch between Paper, Fabric, Forge and more from the dashboard. Here's how both work.

Team BruceNode·Oct 11, 2026·4 min read

CS2Guide

CS2 Server Commands: The Admin Cheat Sheet for 2026

The CS2 server commands admins actually use: warmup, restarts, maps and game modes, bots, practice settings, and how to make your settings stick.

Team BruceNode·Oct 10, 2026·5 min read

GuideRust

How to Wipe a Rust Server: Map, Blueprints and Force Wipe

Map wipe, blueprint wipe or full wipe: which Rust server files each one deletes, when force wipe lands, and how to make wipe night a single click.

Team BruceNode·Oct 8, 2026·4 min read

GuideDiscord

How to Host a Discord Bot 24/7 (Node.js and Python)

Your bot goes offline when your PC sleeps. How to host a Discord bot 24/7 with discord.js or discord.py, from the bot token to a server that stays on.

Team BruceNode·Oct 7, 2026·5 min read

GuideNews

Dev Update: How to Upgrade Your Server Plan

You can now upgrade your server plan from the dashboard. Here's how it works, what it costs and what stays the same, plus passkeys and safer 2FA codes.

Team BruceNode·Oct 6, 2026·4 min read

GuideValheim

Valheim Server Not Showing Up? The Fix List, In Order

Crossplay servers never show in the Steam list, so start with the join code. Then check startup, password rules, game version, ports and mods, in that order.

Team BruceNode·Sep 13, 2026·6 min read

GuideValheim

Valheim Crossplay in 2026: PC, Xbox, PS5 and Switch 2 on One Server

One Valheim server can host PC, Xbox, PS5 and Switch 2 players together. Turn crossplay on, share the join code after each restart and keep mixed groups vanilla.

Team BruceNode·Sep 10, 2026·6 min read

NewsValheim

Valheim 1.0 and Deep North: What Changes for Your Dedicated Server

Valheim 1.0 adds the Deep North, PS5, Switch 2 and a new save format. Here is what it means for your server: old worlds, mods and crossplay join codes.

Team BruceNode·Sep 9, 2026·6 min read

GuidePalworld

Palworld Server Settings Explained: PalWorldSettings.ini in 2026

Where PalWorldSettings.ini lives, how to edit it without breaking the one-line format, and the settings worth changing first: capture, XP, day length, eggs and death penalty.

Team BruceNode·Sep 3, 2026·6 min read

CS2Guide

CS2 Server Plugins in 2026: Install Metamod and CounterStrikeSharp

SourceMod does not run on CS2. Install Metamod:Source and CounterStrikeSharp in the right order, verify both from the console, and keep them working after updates.

Team BruceNode·Aug 29, 2026·6 min read