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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

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

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

GuideTerraria

How to Host a Terraria Server in 2026: Vanilla, tModLoader or TShock

Pick vanilla, tModLoader or TShock, size RAM for your group and mod list, and get the world settings right. The full Terraria server setup for 2026.

Team BruceNode·Aug 27, 2026·5 min read

MinecraftGuide

Minecraft Server Lag in 2026: How to Find and Fix Low TPS

Minecraft server lag is almost always the heap, view distance, entities or one bad plugin. Check TPS, profile with spark, then fix the real cause before adding RAM.

Team BruceNode·Aug 19, 2026·6 min read

MinecraftGuide

How to Add a Resource Pack to Your Minecraft Server

Set a server resource pack in three lines of server.properties. Where to find a pack, how to host it, the SHA-1 hash, and why downloads fail.

Team BruceNode·Aug 11, 2026·4 min read

MinecraftGuide

How to Install Plugins on a Minecraft Server

Run Paper, drop the jar in the plugins folder, restart. The two-minute walkthrough for installing Minecraft plugins, plus the fixes when one won't load.

Team BruceNode·Aug 7, 2026·5 min read