Dedicated server guide

ASKA

Manage askaserver with AlphaGSM. Choose a runtime supported by the recorded module capabilities.

Authentication required · Support evidence: 2026-10-16.

Build setup commands

Runtime familywine-proton

Declared runtimes: Docker or a Linux host process. This module declares the Wine/Proton compatibility family.

Network bindings

Default game port: 7777. Protocols and additional port values are unknown; review the game guide.

Mods and plugins

No mod support is declared in this snapshot; review the game guide before adding mods.

Backup hook

A module-specific backup hook is declared. Review the game guide for its scope, restore procedure and shutdown requirements.

Choose a supported runtime

Linux and Docker quickstart

Authentication is required before installation; follow the game guide for credentials, ownership and login prerequisites.

Docker

Complete interactive setup and review game-specific configuration before starting the server. Authentication is required before installation; follow the game guide for credentials, ownership and login prerequisites.

Start the Docker manager ./alphagsm-docker start
Create the game instance ./alphagsm-docker my-askaserver create askaserver
Complete interactive setup ./alphagsm-docker my-askaserver setup
Start the game server ./alphagsm-docker my-askaserver start
Check the instance status ./alphagsm-docker my-askaserver status

./alphagsm-docker start
./alphagsm-docker my-askaserver create askaserver
./alphagsm-docker my-askaserver setup
./alphagsm-docker my-askaserver start
./alphagsm-docker my-askaserver status

Host process

Create the game instance ./alphagsm my-askaserver create askaserver
Complete interactive setup ./alphagsm my-askaserver setup
Check the host prerequisites ./alphagsm my-askaserver doctor
Start the game server ./alphagsm my-askaserver start
Check the instance status ./alphagsm my-askaserver status

./alphagsm my-askaserver create askaserver
./alphagsm my-askaserver setup
./alphagsm my-askaserver doctor
./alphagsm my-askaserver start
./alphagsm my-askaserver status

This guide covers the askaserver module in AlphaGSM.

askaserver is ENABLED (AUTH). The dedicated server installs anonymously, but Steam requires a game-server login token generated for ASKA app 1898300 before the server can start and appear in matchmaking.

Requirements

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SteamCMD runtime libraries (lib32gcc-s1, lib32stdc++6)
A Steam game-server login token generated for app 1898300
Python packages from requirements.txt

Quick Start

Create the server:

alphagsm myaskaserv create askaserver

Run setup:

alphagsm myaskaserv setup

Store the token, then start the server:

alphagsm myaskaserv set authenticationtoken YOUR_GSLT
alphagsm myaskaserv start

Check it:

alphagsm myaskaserv status

Stop it:

alphagsm myaskaserv stop

Setup Details

Setup configures:

the game port (default 7777)
the Steam query port (default 27015)
the install directory
SteamCMD downloads the server files

Useful Commands

alphagsm myaskaserv update
alphagsm myaskaserv backup

Notes

AlphaGSM writes the server identity, password, ports, region, and token to the upstream server properties.txt file and launches with -propertiesPath "server properties.txt".
Linux process launches require xvfb-run to provide the display used during Wine initialization. The shared Wine/Proton Docker image supplies it when using the Docker runtime.
Module name: askaserver
Default game port: 7777
Default query port: 27015

Server variables

After create askaserver, inspect or change these with set:

alphagsm myserver set --list
alphagsm myserver set KEY --describe
alphagsm myserver set KEY VALUE

Key	Aliases	Type	What it does
`authenticationtoken`	gslt	string	Steam game-server login token generated for ASKA app 1898300. Stored as a secret.
`password`	—	string	Password required to join the server. Stored as a secret.
`region`	—	string	Steam matchmaking region used to list the server.

Developer Notes

Run File

Executable: AskaServer.exe
Location: <install_dir>/AskaServer.exe
Engine: Custom (SteamCMD)
SteamCMD App ID: 3246670

Server Configuration

Config file: server properties.txt
Max players: 4
Template: See server-templates/askaserver/ if available

Maps and Mods

Map directory: Check game documentation
Mod directory: Check game documentation
Workshop support: No

Configuration templates

Reference files from this source revision. Review paths, passwords and game-specific settings before use.

Share your server

Sector Alpha server directory

When your server is ready, you can publish its connection details and community information on Sector Alpha. Review your listing and keep the information current.

Find a community

Browse the directory for game servers and their published connection details.

Browse server directory

Publish your server

Prepare a name, address and description for your listing.

Publish a server

Manual server sharing instructions

Frequently asked questions

What support evidence is recorded for ASKA?

Authentication required. Authentication is required before installation; follow the game guide for credentials, ownership and login prerequisites.

Which runtimes can run ASKA?

Declared runtimes: Docker or a Linux host process. This module declares the Wine/Proton compatibility family.

Which ports does ASKA use?

Default game port: 7777. Protocols and additional port values are unknown; review the game guide.

Can I add mods to ASKA?

No mod support is declared in this snapshot; review the game guide before adding mods.

How should I back up ASKA?

A module-specific backup hook is declared. Review the game guide for its scope, restore procedure and shutdown requirements.

Source and support evidence

This guide mirrors AlphaGSM’s upstream documentation at 32cef5ba9e03053c8e461fffa0ba133b160b528d. Commands and prerequisites can change. Check current support notes before installation.

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