Dedicated server guide

Subsistence

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

Recorded lifecycle pass · Support evidence: 2026-10-16.

Runtime familywine-proton

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

Network bindings

queryport/UDP, 27015/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-subsistenceserver create subsistenceserver
Complete interactive setup ./alphagsm-docker my-subsistenceserver setup
Start the game server ./alphagsm-docker my-subsistenceserver start
Check the instance status ./alphagsm-docker my-subsistenceserver status

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

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

This guide covers the subsistenceserver module in AlphaGSM.

subsistenceserver is currently PASSED on the documented Ubuntu 24.04 Linux baseline. The checked-in GitHub validation path for this server is Docker-first through the shared wine-proton runtime, with A2S query / info on the managed queryport.

Requirements

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Wine or Proton-GE on Linux hosts
SteamCMD runtime libraries (lib32gcc-s1, lib32stdc++6)
Python packages from requirements.txt

Quick Start

Create the server:

alphagsm mysubsiste create subsistenceserver

Run setup:

alphagsm mysubsiste setup

Start it:

alphagsm mysubsiste start

Check it:

alphagsm mysubsiste status

Stop it:

alphagsm mysubsiste stop

Setup Details

Setup configures:

the game port (default 27015)
the A2S query port (default 27016)
the max players value (default 10)
the install directory
SteamCMD downloads the Windows dedicated server files

Useful Commands

alphagsm mysubsiste update
alphagsm mysubsiste backup

Notes

Module name: subsistenceserver
Default game port: 27015
Default query port: 27016

Server variables

After create subsistenceserver, 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: Binaries/Win64/UDK.exe
Location: <install_dir>/Binaries/Win64/UDK.exe
Engine: UE3 Windows dedicated server via Wine/Proton
SteamCMD App ID: 1362640

Current validation status: passed on the shared Docker wine-proton runtime. The current supported Linux lane uses the upstream Binaries/Win64/UDK.exe launcher with AlphaGSM-managed UDK config sync. The dedicated server answers query, info, and info --json over A2S on the managed queryport.

Server Configuration

Config files:
- <install_dir>/UDKGame/Config/UDKEngine.ini
- <install_dir>/UDKGame/Config/DefaultEngine.ini
- <install_dir>/UDKGame/Config/DefaultEngineUDK.ini
- <install_dir>/UDKGame/Config/UDKDedServerSettings.ini
- <install_dir>/UDKGame/Config/DefaultDedServerSettings.ini
Max players: 10
Template: See server-templates/subsistenceserver/ 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 Subsistence?

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

Which runtimes can run Subsistence?

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

Which ports does Subsistence use?

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

Can I add mods to Subsistence?

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

How should I back up Subsistence?

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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