Where do I start?

I'm confident and determined to start my own DayZ Epoch server. I wan't a good server, not one just made up as quickly as possible. I want to properly learn how to script everything in and get this to be professional. I never scripted before really, but I am a quick learner.

I was wanting to know, where do I start? When I get the server up and I want to be able to add missions and God Mode Traders to my server, Do I just get the scripts right? Not sure where to start really.

Thanks for the help!
 
Give me 10min and I post a guide for you to follow,

To start with downlaod epoch server and client files from there website if you haven't already, also download notepad++ and pbo manager (google it )
 
THIS IS A LOCAL SETUP NOT THRU A HOST

(no offenese meant by the basic instructions but im not sure what you already have setup)
ok first follow this guide to get a clean epoch server up and running

1. First install/update your Visual C++ x86 Redistributable Packages for Visual Studio 2013 from http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=40784 The file is called "vcredist_x86.exe".

2. Download both client and server epoch files and extract to the root "Arma 2 Operation Arrowhead" folder.
Example: "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Arma 2 Operation Arrowhead".

(assuming your running chernarus map)
3. copy "DayZ_Epoch_instance_11_Chernarus.bat" (located in Config-Examples folder) to the root "Arma 2 Operation Arrowhead" folder.
also copy the folder "instance_11_Chernarus" to the root "Arma 2 Operation Arrowhead" folder.

4. create a new blank text file and paste this into it
Code:
start  Expansion\beta\arma2oa.exe -mod=@Dayz_Epoch; -beta=Expansion\beta;Expansion\beta\Expansion
save the file as DayZ_Epoch_client.bat (must be a .bat file) make sure its saved to the root "Arma 2 Operation Arrowhead" folder.

MYSQL
5. download and install Xampp
http://downloads.sourceforge.net/project/xampp/XAMPP Windows/1.8.3/xampp-win32-1.8.3-4-VC11-installer.exe

6. start Xampp control panel (there should be a shortcut on your desktop) now click the Start buttons for Apache and MySql

7. click the admin button for Apache (wait for it to be highlighted in green before clicking) it will open a internet browser window (choose your preferred language)

8. you should now be at the Welcome to XAMPP for Windows screen, on the right hand side click phpMyAdmin

9. click on the Databases tab at the top, next under the text "Create database" enter dayz_epoch and click create

10. click on the Users tab at the top then click on add user

(these you can change but for this tut ill use the below)
11. fill in the fields like so
User name: dayz
host: localhost
Password: 123456

now next to the text Global Privileges click the "Check All" box
then in the bottom left click the "Go" button

12. on the left hand side click on dayz_epoch
13. click the import tab at the top then click "Choose File" and browse to Arma 2 Operation Arrowhead\SQL
import the SQL files in this order click the "Go" button after choosing the file (do for each file)
add_recommended_mysql_events
epoch
1.0.5_Updates

close the browser window and start your new server up!
to start it double click the BAT files
DayZ_Epoch_client.bat
DayZ_Epoch_instance_11_Chernarus.bat

you will also need to make sure XAMPP is running and that MySql is started (no need to start Apache as its only to manage the Database)

in game click multiplayer then down the bottom right click Internet (it should change to LAN)
double click on your server to join!

Thats it you have have a epoch server up and running! next ill show you how to add scripts and begin customsing your server!

If you have any issue following my instructions post here and let me know which step your having issues with
 
Ok heres part 2 - add a custom script!

you will need the following
Notepad++
http://download.tuxfamily.org/notepadplus/6.6.7/npp.6.6.7.Installer.exe
PBO Manager - (not used in this tut but will be needed for future tuts!)
http://arma3.fr/files/get/arma_2/misc_utilities/pbo_manager_v14.7z

first we will add a very basic Client side script (no server file editing)

for this tut i will use this script (godmode for traders + more see post for full details)
http://opendayz.net/threads/release-community-agn.20272/

download this (also available in the release thread)
http://www.mediafire.com/download/smiie72x2d6iczk/CAGN.zip

now lets get started!

1. open your Mission folder
Example: "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Arma 2 Operation Arrowhead\MPMissions\DayZ_Epoch_11.Chernarus".

2. extract the CAGN.zip into it so you should end up with a new folder in there called CAGN
(open the CAGN folder and make sure it has files in it and not another CAGN folder, if it does open it and move the files to the first CAGN folder)

3. in your Mission folder open init.sqf with Notepad++ (or your text editor of choice)
at the VERY BOTTOM of the file paste this
Code:
if (!isDedicated) then {
       [] execVM 'CAGN\initiate.sqf';
};

what this does is execute the file initiate.sqf located in your CAGN folder.

thats it you have just added CAGN to your server!

now fire up your server and go to a trader to test out your new godmode!
 
THIS IS A LOCAL SETUP NOT THRU A HOST

(no offenese meant by the basic instructions but im not sure what you already have setup)
ok first follow this guide to get a clean epoch server up and running

1. First install/update your Visual C++ x86 Redistributable Packages for Visual Studio 2013 from http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=40784 The file is called "vcredist_x86.exe".

2. Download both client and server epoch files and extract to the root "Arma 2 Operation Arrowhead" folder.
Example: "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Arma 2 Operation Arrowhead".

(assuming your running chernarus map)
3. copy "DayZ_Epoch_instance_11_Chernarus.bat" (located in Config-Examples folder) to the root "Arma 2 Operation Arrowhead" folder.
also copy the folder "instance_11_Chernarus" to the root "Arma 2 Operation Arrowhead" folder.

4. create a new blank text file and paste this into it
Code:
start  Expansion\beta\arma2oa.exe -mod=@Dayz_Epoch; -beta=Expansion\beta;Expansion\beta\Expansion
save the file as DayZ_Epoch_client.bat (must be a .bat file) make sure its saved to the root "Arma 2 Operation Arrowhead" folder.

MYSQL
5. download and install Xampp
http://downloads.sourceforge.net/project/xampp/XAMPP Windows/1.8.3/xampp-win32-1.8.3-4-VC11-installer.exe

6. start Xampp control panel (there should be a shortcut on your desktop) now click the Start buttons for Apache and MySql

7. click the admin button for Apache (wait for it to be highlighted in green before clicking) it will open a internet browser window (choose your preferred language)

8. you should now be at the Welcome to XAMPP for Windows screen, on the right hand side click phpMyAdmin

9. click on the Databases tab at the top, next under the text "Create database" enter dayz_epoch and click create

10. click on the Users tab at the top then click on add user

(these you can change but for this tut ill use the below)
11. fill in the fields like so
User name: dayz
host: localhost
Password: 123456

now next to the text Global Privileges click the "Check All" box
then in the bottom left click the "Go" button

12. on the left hand side click on dayz_epoch
13. click the import tab at the top then click "Choose File" and browse to Arma 2 Operation Arrowhead\SQL
import the SQL files in this order click the "Go" button after choosing the file (do for each file)
add_recommended_mysql_events
epoch
1.0.5_Updates

close the browser window and start your new server up!
to start it double click the BAT files
DayZ_Epoch_client.bat
DayZ_Epoch_instance_11_Chernarus.bat

you will also need to make sure XAMPP is running and that MySql is started (no need to start Apache as its only to manage the Database)

in game click multiplayer then down the bottom right click Internet (it should change to LAN)
double click on your server to join!

Thats it you have have a epoch server up and running! next ill show you how to add scripts and begin customsing your server!

If you have any issue following my instructions post here and let me know which step your having issues with

is this instructions on how to set up a server from my own computer, or after I got one from a server provider?
 
Ok heres part 2 - add a custom script!

you will need the following
Notepad++
http://download.tuxfamily.org/notepadplus/6.6.7/npp.6.6.7.Installer.exe
PBO Manager - (not used in this tut but will be needed for future tuts!)
http://arma3.fr/files/get/arma_2/misc_utilities/pbo_manager_v14.7z

first we will add a very basic Client side script (no server file editing)

for this tut i will use this script (godmode for traders + more see post for full details)
http://opendayz.net/threads/release-community-agn.20272/

download this (also available in the release thread)
http://www.mediafire.com/download/smiie72x2d6iczk/CAGN.zip

now lets get started!

1. open your Mission folder
Example: "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Arma 2 Operation Arrowhead\MPMissions\DayZ_Epoch_11.Chernarus".

2. extract the CAGN.zip into it so you should end up with a new folder in there called CAGN
(open the CAGN folder and make sure it has files in it and not another CAGN folder, if it does open it and move the files to the first CAGN folder)

3. in your Mission folder open init.sqf with Notepad++ (or your text editor of choice)
at the VERY BOTTOM of the file paste this
Code:
if (!isDedicated) then {
       [] execVM 'CAGN\initiate.sqf';
};

what this does is execute the file initiate.sqf located in your CAGN folder.

thats it you have just added CAGN to your server!

now fire up your server and go to a trader to test out your new godmode!

Oh i just payed attention to the first thing you said sorry lol. Ya I have a server set up already. Just wanting to see how I can add content like god mode trader citys and missions. Is it difficult?
 
Ok heres part 2 - add a custom script!

you will need the following
Notepad++
http://download.tuxfamily.org/notepadplus/6.6.7/npp.6.6.7.Installer.exe
PBO Manager - (not used in this tut but will be needed for future tuts!)
http://arma3.fr/files/get/arma_2/misc_utilities/pbo_manager_v14.7z

first we will add a very basic Client side script (no server file editing)

for this tut i will use this script (godmode for traders + more see post for full details)
http://opendayz.net/threads/release-community-agn.20272/

download this (also available in the release thread)
http://www.mediafire.com/download/smiie72x2d6iczk/CAGN.zip

now lets get started!

1. open your Mission folder
Example: "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Arma 2 Operation Arrowhead\MPMissions\DayZ_Epoch_11.Chernarus".

2. extract the CAGN.zip into it so you should end up with a new folder in there called CAGN
(open the CAGN folder and make sure it has files in it and not another CAGN folder, if it does open it and move the files to the first CAGN folder)

3. in your Mission folder open init.sqf with Notepad++ (or your text editor of choice)
at the VERY BOTTOM of the file paste this
Code:
if (!isDedicated) then {
       [] execVM 'CAGN\initiate.sqf';
};

what this does is execute the file initiate.sqf located in your CAGN folder.

thats it you have just added CAGN to your server!

now fire up your server and go to a trader to test out your new godmode!

So when I extract the file i put everything IN the CAGN folder into my missions folder in DayZ_Epoch_11.Chernarus?
 
You put the whole CAGN folder into it

I think it worked, thanks you been really helpful! The only problem is I tried installing admin tool and messed up the scripts. So I had to reinstall the whole server back to default. I feel overwhelmingly discouraged now. I just realized how so many things i need to put into the server.
 
I think it worked, thanks you been really helpful! The only problem is I tried installing admin tool and messed up the scripts. So I had to reinstall the whole server back to default. I feel overwhelmingly discouraged now. I just realized how so many things i need to put into the server.
you can try my repack as it has a ton of mods in it, its a little messy in terms of coding but if you take a look in it you im sure it will help you out,

dont be discouraged i start out the same as you and look where i am now!!
 
you can try my repack as it has a ton of mods in it, its a little messy in terms of coding but if you take a look in it you im sure it will help you out,

dont be discouraged i start out the same as you and look where i am now!!

What is this repack? How may I check it out?
 
Wow, is this on how to install everything that is listed in the repack? Can you choose to not have a few content that is in the repack? Does this still only work for 1.0.4.2 and not the latest? (currently on latest verison of epoch)

it will show the basics of installing different types of scripts and what to do when to scripts conflict or tell you to change the same thing or edit the same line

the repack is for 1.0.4.2 version 0.12 is for the latest and should be available in a week or 2

as for removing stuff from the repack if you let me know what you want disabled i can show you how as almost everything in the repack can be removed
 
I dont want to take anything away from you Sheep =)

If you want to learn, start with the base install of the server files, then add 1 mod at a time =)
But before you start adding stuff, read the file(s) see how it works what it does..etc
This way if there is a problem you can fix it easy.

But then you don't want to make your server like the rest of them out there. Make it different, since you are competing with about 5000 other epoch servers.

The other thing is what type of players are playing on your server?
Are PvPers or PvEers?
Depending what your player base is, depends what you want to put on your server.
Like a PvE server I would have a good loadout, you know bandages, painkillers morphine, a bit of food and drink.
Maybe a deployable bike from spawn.
Silenced pistol, maybe a primary weapon like a Ak or M4 with a few mags.
Ai + missions.

A PvP server would be totaly different.
Loadout might be just a bandage, and a axe.
NO AI, Missions that focus on Base Building, and vehicles. Make the AI hard.
But the other thing is you need balance. I think this has being a big problem for a lot of servers out there.
You want to add armored vehicles you need something to counter these. RPG's is a good option. But you don't want them to be too common other wise it turns into wasteland.

I ranting now!
Just some shit to think about =)
 
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