Setting up reserved slots on a WARDOGS server ensures that community founders, moderators, and VIP members can always bypass long server queues during peak playtimes. This guaranteed access is crucial for maintaining active moderation, as admins can immediately drop into the 100-player sandbox to handle griefing or rule disputes on the frontline. It also provides a valuable incentive structure, allowing servers to reward their most dedicated community members with priority access.
How to Reserve Player Slots on a WARDOGS Server (RCON Panel)
1. Log in to the BisectHosting Starbase panel.
2. Start the server.
3. Under Manage your Server, choose Open WARDOGS RCON Panel.
Note: Learn how to access the RCON panel here.
4. Go to the Server Administration tab.
5. Select Configuration.
6. Choose Active Config.
7. In the Maximum Reserved Slots field, input the desired max.
8. Press the Apply button.
9. Go to the Player Administration tab.
10. Under Reserved Slots, configure the desired slots.
How to Reserve Player Slots on a WARDOGS Server (Config)
1. Log in to the BisectHosting Starbase panel.
2. Stop the server.
3. Select the Settings tab and choose Server Settings.
4. Next to the MaxReservedSlots= line, change the value to the desired max.
5. Under ; Enter the reserved players here, paste the following in a new line: +DefaultReservedPlayerIds=SteamID64
Note: Duplicate the line for multiple reserved players. Learn how to find the SteamID64 here.
6. Press the Save button.
7. Start the server.
8. Go to the Console tab.
9. Run the following command: reservedlist