Dedicated server guide

Blade Symphony

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

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

Runtime familysteamcmd-linux

Declared runtimes: Docker or a Linux host process.

Network bindings

27015/UDP, 27015/TCP, clientport/UDP, sourcetvport/UDP. Named port values remain unknown; review the game guide and configuration for additional requirements.

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-bsserver create bsserver
Complete interactive setup ./alphagsm-docker my-bsserver setup
Start the game server ./alphagsm-docker my-bsserver start
Check the instance status ./alphagsm-docker my-bsserver status

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

Host process

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

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

This guide covers the bsserver module in AlphaGSM.

Status

bsserver is currently ENABLED (AUTH).

Before start, authenticate Steam or SteamCMD with an account entitled to Blade Symphony so the shared berimbau content depot installs alongside the dedicated server tool.

Requirements

Docker or a compatible local runtime for the steamcmd-linux family
SteamCMD runtime libraries when using the host/process lane
Python packages from requirements.txt

Quick Start

Create the server:

alphagsm mybsserver create bsserver

Run setup:

alphagsm mybsserver setup

If anonymous setup finishes but start reports that berimbau/GameInfo.txt is missing, install with authenticated Steam or SteamCMD access for an owned Blade Symphony account, or stage a full owned berimbau/ content tree into the install directory before starting again.

Start it:

alphagsm mybsserver start

Check it:

alphagsm mybsserver status

Stop it:

alphagsm mybsserver stop

Setup Details

Setup configures:

the game port (default 27015)
the install directory
the executable name
SteamCMD downloads the dedicated server tool app 228780

Authenticated installs may still need the owned Blade Symphony app content so the shared depot that contains berimbau/GameInfo.txt and the wider berimbau/ content tree is present.

Useful Commands

alphagsm mybsserver update
alphagsm mybsserver backup

Notes

Module name: bsserver
Default port: 27015

Server variables

After create bsserver, 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
`map`	gamemap, startmap, level, worldname	string	The currently selected map or level. Example: `duel_winter`.
`maxplayers`	users	integer	Maximum number of player slots. Example: `16`.
`port`	gameport	integer	The primary game port. Example: `27015`.
`rconpassword`	rconpass, querypassword, query_administrator_password	string	Remote console password for administrative access. Stored as a secret.
`servername`	hostname, name	string	The server's public name shown to players. Example: `AlphaGSM Blade Symphony`.
`serverpassword`	sv_password, password	string	Password required for players to join the server. Stored as a secret.

Developer Notes

Run File

Executable: bin/srcds_run.sh
Location: <install_dir>/bin/srcds_run.sh
Engine: Source
SteamCMD App ID: 228780

Server Configuration

Config file: berimbau/cfg/server.cfg
Key settings:
- hostname - Server name
- rcon_password - Remote console password
- sv_password - Join password
Default port: 27015
Default map: duel_winter
Max players: 16
Ports:
- Game port: 27015 (UDP)
- Client port: 27005 (UDP)
- SourceTV port: 27020 (UDP)

Maps and Mods

Map directory: berimbau/maps/
Mod directory: berimbau/addons/
Workshop support: No
Mod notes: AlphaGSM supports manifest, direct archive url, gamebanana, and moddb addon sources for this server through the shared Source addon flow once the owned berimbau content tree is present.

Configuration templates

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

server.cfg

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 Blade Symphony?

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

Which runtimes can run Blade Symphony?

Declared runtimes: Docker or a Linux host process.

Which ports does Blade Symphony use?

27015/UDP, 27015/TCP, clientport/UDP, sourcetvport/UDP. Named port values remain unknown; review the game guide and configuration for additional requirements.

Can I add mods to Blade Symphony?

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

How should I back up Blade Symphony?

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.

All game guides