Guides

How to pick an ARK Survival Evolved or Ascended private server in 2026 — clusters, PvE vs PvP, rates, mod load, and how to avoid hosts that crash every weekend.

How to pick a FiveM RP server in 2026 — whitelist vs open, serious RP vs casual, framework differences (QBCore, ESX, qb-core, OX), and red flags.

How to pick a private Minecraft server in 2026 — vanilla, modded, SMP, anarchy, and roleplay categories explained, with what to look for in each.

A short guide for server owners — what we approve, what gets rejected, and how to write a listing that earns clicks.

How to pick a private RuneScape server in 2026 — Pre-EoC, OSRS, RSPS classics, custom economies, and what 'eco' really means before you commit hours.

How to pick a Rust private server in 2026 — vanilla, modded, monthly vs weekly wipe, 2x/3x/5x rates, solo / duo / trio / group, and what 'noob friendly' actually means.

A practical checklist for picking a private server — what to look for, what to avoid, and how to spot a dying community before you install anything.

A plain-English definition of private game servers — how they differ from official servers, why people run them, and what's legal.