Dedicated server guide

Return to Moria

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

Recorded lifecycle pass · 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

7777/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

Review the game guide for installation, account, licensing and runtime prerequisites before setup.

Docker

Complete interactive setup and review game-specific configuration before starting the server. Review the game guide for installation, account, licensing and runtime prerequisites before setup.

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

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

Host process

Complete interactive setup and review game-specific configuration before starting the server. Review the game guide for installation, account, licensing and runtime prerequisites before setup.

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

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

This guide covers the returntomoriaserver module in AlphaGSM.

Status: PASSED on 2026-05-29 The validated Ubuntu 24.04 path is one Docker-default wine-proton lifecycle. The current Proton preference, readiness, and redacted-diagnostics correction is pending replacement GitHub CI and does not record a new pass. Both the process command wrapper and Docker container specification prefer the same Proton launch policy, so the game module does not choose a different Windows compatibility path based on the selected runtime.

Requirements

Docker
SteamCMD runtime libraries (lib32gcc-s1, lib32stdc++6)
Python packages from requirements.txt

Quick Start

Create the server:

alphagsm myreturnto create returntomoriaserver

Run setup:

alphagsm myreturnto setup

Start it:

alphagsm myreturnto start

Check it:

alphagsm myreturnto status

Stop it:

alphagsm myreturnto stop

Setup Details

Setup configures:

the game port (default 7777)
the install directory
SteamCMD downloads the server files
AlphaGSM writes MoriaServerConfig.ini before first launch and keeps ListenPort, AdvertiseAddress, and the world name aligned with the managed datastore
readiness first follows Moria/Config/status.json reporting running, with both filename casings and Moria/Saved/Config/status.json retained for Windows/Linux and legacy-build variants, then AlphaGSM validates the exact managed runtime-resolved udp port through info --json

Useful Commands

alphagsm myreturnto update
alphagsm myreturnto backup

Notes

Module name: returntomoriaserver
Default port: 7777
query, info, and info --json use generic UDP reachability on the managed game port
AlphaGSM keeps Console/Enabled enabled in its managed config because the server uses the interactive console while loading a world; the shared Xvfb runtime supplies the headless display in Docker and Status.json remains the readiness source.
the default AdvertiseAddress is local; for internet-hosted servers set it to auto or your public IP before sharing the server externally
Docker supplies a private Xvfb display for the Windows console payload; the process command stays on the same Proton launch path.
readiness failures print redacted managed-runtime diagnostics. Invite and join codes from Status.json are not retained in failure state or output.

Server variables

After create returntomoriaserver, inspect or change these with set:

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

This module does not declare schema-backed keys. set --list after create is still the live source of truth.

Developer Notes

Run File

Executable: MoriaServer.exe
Location: <install_dir>/MoriaServer.exe
Engine: Custom (SteamCMD)
SteamCMD App ID: 3349480

Server Configuration

Config files: MoriaServerConfig.ini
Runtime status file: current builds write Moria/Config/Status.json; older builds may write Moria/Saved/Config/Status.json. Smoke and integration tests accept both before validating AlphaGSM's runtime-resolved UDP health surface.
Template: See server-templates/returntomoriaserver/ 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 Return to Moria?

Recorded lifecycle pass. Review the game guide for installation, account, licensing and runtime prerequisites before setup.

Which runtimes can run Return to Moria?

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

Which ports does Return to Moria use?

7777/UDP. Named port values remain unknown; review the game guide and configuration for additional requirements.

Can I add mods to Return to Moria?

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

How should I back up Return to Moria?

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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