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Automate your Conan Server Management with this Utility! Written using AutoIT with full Source available.

UPDATE CHECK REQUIRES THE SCRIPT CAN READ FROM http://steamcommunity.com/games/440900/rss/

• Conan Server Utility Features
  • Manage Multiple servers with multiple Utilities (See V2.2.2.0 Update)
  • Monitors for crashes and Restarts Server if process closes
  • Optionally Enable fix to close DLL error that comes up if Steam is open when starting server
  • Optionally Disable MULTIHOME to fix some connection problems
  • Optionally Check Latest Version Using SteamCMD for automatic Updates (In 5 to XX minute intervals)
  • Optionally Restart the server daily at a certain time (Up to 6 different times through the day)
  • Optionally Use Remote Restart Utility to Restart server remotely using unique passwords (Optionally set Users) and port
  • Optionally Use SteamCMD to automatically update server
  • Optionally run verification every time SteamCMD is ran
  • Optionally restart server on excessive memory use.
  • Optionally use Discord to notify channel before restart using Webhook
  • Optionally use Twitch to notify channels before restart using IRC
  • Log Excessive memory use. Set to a very large number if you don't wish to log anything
  • Set Game Name, Game IP, Game port, max players, Server Password, and Admin Password
  • Rotate X number of logs created by utility every X hours
• Conan Remote Restart Features
  • If enabled on the server, use to remotely restart the server.
  • Set Password in INI file to save, or type each time.
  • Restart using IP or Domain Name

This utility, when SteamCMD and daily restarts are enabled, will keep the server up to date on a daily basis.  You can also use  SteamCMD and remote restart to update the server anytime you send the restart request. If CheckForUpdate is enabled this utility will parse the RSS for Conan to look for PATCH headers every X minutes based on what you set.  If it finds a new header it will restart to update the server.

A few things to note. The Game Server IP will be the IP you wish to bind to. This may be a local IP if your server is behind a router.  Also, the game can take a long time to gracefully shut down. So, when the restart is initiated, the utility attempts to gracefully shut down the server. If the server will not shut down gracefully after 1 minute the process is forcefully closed. When SteamCMD is used, a full cycle from the time the command is sent to the time the server is back on line can take 10 minutes or more.  Finally, the remote restart port needs to be allowed through your firewall.

All source has been moved to GitHub. I was driving myself crazy trying to keep up with changes in a flat file format. This grew a bit more than I expected.

SOURCE ON GITHUB

NOTE! If you do not use the PuttyTel client to restart all restarts are hard restarts. The server process is closed, and it is closed when you exit the script. I have tested this, and it doesn't seem to be affecting save files, but you have been warned.

Features:

• Optional Daily Restarts
• Keep Server Alive. Restart on Crash
• Log Excessive Memory Use
• Option to Restart on Excessive Memory Use
• Option to Remotely Restart Server
• Logs restart request, current memory being used, and if the utility requested or a certain IP
• Safely shutdown the server through telnet via puttytel.exe and save server day

You can download the 7dServerUtility and 7dServerRemoteRestart compiled exe's HERE. (VirusScan)

You can download the 7dServerUtility and 7dServerRemoteRestart AutoIT Source HERE.

A special thanks to Nightmarefrom the 7 days to die forum for the telnet info!

Installation Instructions:

Place 7dServerUtility.exe in the same directory as 7DaysToDie.exe and run once. It will create a default INI file that you will need to modify for your server. Once you have modified the ini, restart the script and enjoy.

If you want to use Putty to safely shutdown the server, then visit http://www.chiark.gr...y/download.html and download puttytel.exe .

Place puttytel.exe in the same directory as 7dServerUtility.exe

Remote Restart Instructions:

Run 7dServerRemoteRestart.exe from anywhere. It will create a default INI file that you must modify. Modify the INI file and fill in the server IP and Restart Port. Optionally you can fill in the password field and it will save it so you don't have to type it each time.

7dServerUtility.au3

#include #include <Date.au3>#include <Process.au3>;User VariablesIf FileExists("7dServerUtility.ini") Then   Local $GamePort = IniRead("7dServerUtility.ini", "GameServerPort", "GamePort", "25000")   Local $ConfigFile = IniRead("7dServerUtility.ini", "GameConfigFile", "ConfigFile", "serverconfig.xml")   Local $UseRemoteRestart = IniRead("7dServerUtility.ini", "Use_Remote_Restart?yes/no", "UseRemoteRestart", "no")   Local $g_IP = IniRead("7dServerUtility.ini", "IP_To_Listen_On", "ListenIP", "127.0.0.1")   Local $g_Port = IniRead("7dServerUtility.ini", "Port_To_Listen_On", "ListenPort", "57539")   Local $RestartCode = IniRead("7dServerUtility.ini", "Remote_Restart_Password", "RestartCode", "FVtb2DXgp8SYwj7J")   Local $RestartDaily= IniRead("7dServerUtility.ini", "Restart_Daily?yes/no", "RestartDaily", "no")   Local $HotHour = IniRead("7dServerUtility.ini", "Restart_Time_Hour?00-23", "HotHour", "00")   Local $HotMin = IniRead("7dServerUtility.ini", "Restart_Time_Minute?00-59", "HotMin", "01")   Local $ExMem = IniRead("7dServerUtility.ini", "Excessive_Memory_Amount", "ExMem", "2000000000")   Local $ExMemRestart = IniRead("7dServerUtility.ini", "Restart_On_Excessive_Mem_Use?yes/no", "ExMemRestart", "no")Else   IniWrite("7dServerUtility.ini", "GameServerPort", "GamePort", "25000")   IniWrite("7dServerUtility.ini", "GameConfigFile", "ConfigFile", "serverconfig.xml")   IniWrite("7dServerUtility.ini", "Use_Remote_Restart?yes/no", "UseRemoteRestart", "no")   IniWrite("7dServerUtility.ini", "IP_To_Listen_On", "ListenIP", "127.0.0.1")   IniWrite("7dServerUtility.ini", "Port_To_Listen_On", "ListenPort", "57539")   IniWrite("7dServerUtility.ini", "Remote_Restart_Password", "RestartCode", "FVtb2DXgp8SYwj7J")   IniWrite("7dServerUtility.ini", "Restart_Daily?yes/no", "RestartDaily", "no")   IniWrite("7dServerUtility.ini", "Restart_Time_Hour?00-23", "HotHour", "00")   IniWrite("7dServerUtility.ini", "Restart_Time_Minute?00-59", "HotMin", "01")   IniWrite("7dServerUtility.ini", "Excessive_Memory_Amount", "ExMem", "2000000000")   IniWrite("7dServerUtility.ini", "Restart_On_Excessive_Mem_Use?yes/no", "ExMemRestart", "no")   MsgBox(4096, "Default INI File Made", "Please Modify Default Values and Restart Script")   ExitEndIfOnAutoItExitRegister("CloseServer")Func CloseServer()   If FileExists(@ScriptDir & "\puttytel.exe") Then	  $PuttyPort = $GamePort+3	  Run(@ScriptDir & "\puttytel.exe -P "& $PuttyPort & " "& $g_IP)	  WinWait($g_IP &" - PuTTYtel","")	  Local $CrashCheck = WinWait("PuTTYtel Fatal Error","",5)	  If $CrashCheck = 0 Then		 ControlSend($g_IP &" - PuTTYtel", "", "", "{enter}")		 ControlSend($g_IP &" - PuTTYtel", "", "", "shutdown{enter}")		 WinWait("PuTTYtel Fatal Error","",10)		 Local $PID = ProcessExists("puttytel.exe")		 If $PID Then			ProcessClose($PID)		 EndIf	  Else 		 Local $PID = ProcessExists("puttytel.exe")		 Local $PID2 = ProcessExists("7DaysToDie.exe")			If $PID Then			   ProcessClose($PID)			EndIf			If $PID2 Then			   ProcessClose($PID2)			EndIf	  EndIf   Else      Local $PID = ProcessExists("7DaysToDie.exe")	  If $PID Then		 ProcessClose($PID)	  EndIf   EndIfEndFuncFunc _TCP_Server_ClientIP($hSocket)   Local $pSocketAddress, $aReturn   $pSocketAddress = DllStructCreate("short;ushort;uint;char[8]")   $aReturn = DllCall("ws2_32.dll", "int", "getpeername", "int", $hSocket, "ptr", DllStructGetPtr($pSocketAddress), "int*", DllStructGetSize($pSocketAddress))   If @error Or $aReturn[0] <> 0 Then Return $hSocket	  $aReturn = DllCall("ws2_32.dll", "str", "inet_ntoa", "int", DllStructGetData($pSocketAddress, 3))   If @error Then Return $hSocket	  $pSocketAddress = 0   Return $aReturn[0] EndFunc ;==>_TCP_Server_ClientIPIf $UseRemoteRestart = "yes" Then; Start The TCP ServicesTCPStartup()Local $MainSocket = TCPListen($g_IP, $g_Port, 100)If $MainSocket = -1 Then ExitEndIfwhile True	if WinExists("Oops!") Then		ControlSend("Oops!", "", "", "{enter}")		Sleep (10000)	EndIfIf $UseRemoteRestart = "yes" ThenLocal $ConnectedSocket = TCPAccept($MainSocket)If $ConnectedSocket >= 0 Then;TrayTip("Connected","Someone connected to server.",3)$Count = 0While $Count < 30$RECV = TCPRecv($ConnectedSocket,512)   If $RECV = $RestartCode Then   Local $PID = ProcessExists("7DaysToDie.exe") ; Will return the PID or 0 if the process isn't found.   	  If $PID Then		 $IP = _TCP_Server_ClientIP($ConnectedSocket)		 Local $MEM = ProcessGetStats($PID, 0)		 FileWriteLine(@ScriptDir & "\7dServerUtility_RestartLog.txt", @MON &"-"& @MDAY &"-"& @YEAR &" "& @HOUR &":"& @MIN &" --Work Memory:"& $MEM[0] & _		 " --Peak Memory:"& $MEM[1] &" Restart Requested by Remote Host: "& $IP)		 ;ProcessClose($PID)		 CloseServer()		 Sleep (10000)		 ExitLoop	  EndIf   EndIf$Count += 1Sleep (1000)WEndIf $ConnectedSocket <> -1 Then TCPCloseSocket($ConnectedSocket)EndIfEndIfLocal $PID = ProcessExists("7DaysToDie.exe")If $PID = 0 Then   Run(@ScriptDir & "\7DaysToDie.exe -quit -batchmode -nographics -configfile="& $ConfigFile &" -dedicated")   Sleep (70000)Else    Local $MEM = ProcessGetStats($PID, 0)   If $MEM[0] > $ExMem And $ExMemRestart = "no" Then	  FileWriteLine(@ScriptDir & "\7dServerUtility_ExcessiveMemoryLog.txt", @MON &"-"& @MDAY &"-"& @YEAR &" "& @HOUR &":"& @MIN &" --Work Memory:"& $MEM[0] & _        " --Peak Memory:"& $MEM[1])	  Sleep (10000)   ElseIf $MEM[0] > $ExMem And $ExMemRestart = "yes" Then	  FileWriteLine(@ScriptDir & "\7dServerUtility_RestartLog.txt", @MON &"-"& @MDAY &"-"& @YEAR &" "& @HOUR &":"& @MIN &" --Work Memory:"& $MEM[0] & _	  " --Peak Memory:"& $MEM[1] &" Excessive Memory Use - Restart Requested by 7dServerUtility Script")	  ;ProcessClose($PID)	  CloseServer()	  Sleep (10000)   EndIfEndIf       If @HOUR = $HotHour And @MIN = $HotMin And $RestartDaily = "yes" Then    Local $PID = ProcessExists("7DaysToDie.exe")	  If $PID Then		 Local $MEM = ProcessGetStats($PID, 0)		 FileWriteLine(@ScriptDir & "\7dServerUtility_RestartLog.txt", @MON &"-"& @MDAY &"-"& @YEAR &" "& @HOUR &":"& @MIN &" --Work Memory:"& $MEM[0] & _		 " --Peak Memory:"& $MEM[1] &" Daily Restart Requested by 7dServerUtility Script")		 ;ProcessClose($PID)		 CloseServer()	  EndIf   Sleep (10000)    EndIfSleep (500)WEnd  

; Start The TCP Services    ;==============================================    TCPStartup()   ; Set Some reusable info   ;--------------------------   Local $ConnectedSocket, $szDataIf FileExists("7dServerRemoteRestart.ini") Then   Local $szIPADDRESS = IniRead("7dServerRemoteRestart.ini", "GameServerIP", "szIPADDRESS", "127.0.0.1")   Local $nPORT = IniRead("7dServerRemoteRestart.ini", "RestartServerPort", "nPORT", "57539")   Local $RPassword = IniRead("7dServerRemoteRestart.ini", "DefaultRestartPassword", "RPassword", "")Else   IniWrite("7dServerRemoteRestart.ini", "GameServerIP", "szIPADDRESS", "127.0.0.1")   IniWrite("7dServerRemoteRestart.ini", "RestartServerPort", "nPORT", "57539")   IniWrite("7dServerRemoteRestart.ini", "DefaultRestartPassword", "RPassword", "")   MsgBox(4096, "Default INI File Made", "Please Modify Default Values and Restart Script")   ExitEndIf    ; Initialize a variable to represent a connection    ;==============================================    $ConnectedSocket = -1    ;Attempt to connect to SERVER at its IP and PORT 57539    ;=======================================================    $ConnectedSocket = TCPConnect($szIPADDRESS, $nPORT)    ; If there is an error... show it    If @error Then	    MsgBox(4112, "Error", "TCPConnect failed with WSA error: " & @error)	    ; If there is no error loop an inputbox for data	    ;   to send to the SERVER.    Else	    ;Loop forever asking for data to send to the SERVER	    While 1		    ; InputBox for data to transmit		    $szData = InputBox("Reset The 7 Days to Die Server", @LF & @LF & "Enter the code to Reset The 7 Days to Die Server:",$RPassword)		    ; If they cancel the InputBox or leave it blank we exit our forever loop		    If @error Or $szData = "" Then ExitLoop		    ; We should have data in $szData... lets attempt to send it through our connected socket.		    ; convert AutoIt native UTF-16 to UTF-8		    TCPSend($ConnectedSocket, StringToBinary($szData, 4))            ExitLoop		    ; If the send failed with @error then the socket has disconnected		    ;----------------------------------------------------------------		    If @error Then ExitLoop	    WEnd     EndIfIf $ConnectedSocket <> -1 Then TCPCloseSocket($ConnectedSocket)TCPShutdown()

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Nothing SUPER high end, but here goes:
 

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Ryzen 3 1200

ASRock AB350M Pro 4

8 GB DDR4

WD Blue 1TB

GTX 1050ti

 

It's pretty solid with upgrade options in the future.  And with that, I have joined the "PC Master Race". I put that in quotes because in doing so, I also remembered why I prefer consoles. Got everything built, set it all up and hit the power button.  3 beeps...Re-seated everything, same thing. After an hour, found it to be a bad stick of RAM. So at this point, I'm only running 4GB. Gotta setup an RMA with Newegg to get a new stick. Hopefully they don't require me to send both back since it came in a set. That would suck. Still need to finish up software installs, updates, etc. I'm pretty excited.

UPDATE:

Well shit. Because they came in a set, I have to send them both back. Just shit....Luckily Mario Odyssey comes out tomorrow and I'll have that to keep me occupied while I wait. But still....SHIT!

I'm sure there will be lots more in this thread soon enough lol

Radeon Rx 460

I kind of like this one as it'll run me $110-$120. Powerful with a choice of 2gb or 4gb. This may be first option out.

GTX 1050 ti 4gb

This card has slot of power compared to the 460. This'll run me no more than $140-150. A good 4gb card. I understand there are more budget cards. But , I will not settle for anything less than 3gb worth of VRAM.

Prices are fine I just need help in choosing between the two GPUs. Video below 

Some reviewers are talking like this is the worst thing ever, but others are praising it. None give it super high marks versus the original trilogy, but I enjoyed 3 much more than most too. 

CPU : INTEL I5-6400

Mobo : MSI B150M Pro-VD LGA 1151 Intel B150 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.1 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard

Memory : Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory

Storage : Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive

GPU : EVGA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB SSC GAMING ACX 3.0 Video Card

PSU : EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply 

Optical Drive : Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer

OS : Windows 10 Home 64 Bit 

Also I through in a mouse and keyboard set for $20 and I already have monitor.

I think I did fairly well with this build.

If you find me a good case please do ! 

It's a non PVP server at the moment, with 20 slots, and open to the public. Damn, 10 people using it now.

Just a reminder. We DO have a discord, though it's quiet because we use Teamspeak.

No hoops to jump through. Just straight up free.

So, I officially don't understand how commerce works.

Shipped and sold by Amazon. $10 cheaper than the digital download code directly from them.

I present. A boxed digital download. lol. WTF

Game Modes

• Explorers can now decide to play with different rule sets, across three game modes:
• Normal mode is the original chilled exploration experience
• Creative mode allows players to explore the universe without limits, and build a huge base
• Survival mode really changes the game, creating a much more challenging endurance experience

And MUCH MUCH MORE!

http://www.no-mans-sky.com/foundation-update/

Got to say, the Creative mode is probably going to see me reinstalling this game! Glad they are making good on their game.

Cpu - Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor

Cpu Cooling Fan - CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler

Mobo - MSI B150M ECO Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard

Memory - Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory

Storage - Seagate Barracuda 250GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive

Gpu - EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB FTW ACX 2.0+ Video Card

Case - Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case

PSU - EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply

Optical Drive - Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer

OS - Microsoft Windows 7 Professional Full 32/64-bit

Case Fan - Corsair Air Series White 2 pack 52.2 CFM 120mm Fan

Monitor - Acer S220HQLAbd 21.5" 60Hz Monitor

External Storage - Toshiba Canvio Basics 1TB External Hard Drive

All Of This Will Run Me $939.38. So Yeah Just Under $1000. Including Mouse + Keyboard. Please If You See Something Wrong Or Something That Should Not Be There Point It Out. If You Think I Can Get This Rig For Cheaper Please Say So As The Goal Is To Save Money.

Looking very forward to this and cannot wait to see the trailer this Thursday!

Specs:

CPU: i7 5820k

Graphics: EVGA GTX980ti

RAM: Corsair Vengeance 8GB DDR4 - 2400MHz

Mobo: Asus x99-Pro

If this is too pricy I want you guys to let me know. I'm really only buying PC because a lot of the old cod's are being played again. But , I would also love to play with any of you guys in the forums. Really don't have too much experience playing fps or any game on PC so this should be fun lol

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If you haven't played this yet, now is the time. $49.99 for a great game with 100s of hours. 

https://www.gog.com/the_witcher_3_goty_edition

Doesn't look like they changed a thing graphically, but I'm excited!  Looks like it should be another fun installment.

http://www.techspot.com/news/64634-deus-ex-mankind-divded-new-six-minute-trailer.html