I am mulling over whether or not I should attempt to sponsor a new server.
I would prefer to play DM in a server run by SG players for SG players dedicated to the game, as opposed to a particular clan. I think Baller Bude is a good model for a U.S. based DM server. Rawhide is fine but primarily runs BR.
My knowledge of that part of computer technology is very limited, so that would be my biggest challenge. So far I have learned that servers can be rented, and you can have some choice over the location of your server. Beyond that I know almost nothing about such an endeavor, so it would be a learn as you go experience. Things like file tranfers, system configs and whatnot, are at the moment beyond my scope of experience! I am not (usually) an idiot - this is a generational thing. lol
When I select a company to rent server space, will they assist me in setting up the game? Will I be able to change or modify map rotations, voting rules, admin control etc.? I have already received some encouragement from a few players. I would hope that another server based in U.S. would be used by enough players to make it worthwhile. And I would like to know if anyone else thinks this is a good idea.