How to backup

Discussion in 'Rust Discussion' started by Bildur1, Mar 6, 2015.

  1. Bildur1

    Bildur1

    After much frustration, Gameservers.com has finally responded and require a wipe in order to install C++ on the server so the plugins will work. This will devastate my population that I am working to hold on to.

    Is there a way to back up the server manually without the plugins? I am sorry I am so green at this.
    They are on standby to make the changes and are waiting for me to backup so I can give them the green light.

    I plan to use the same seed and same world size, will a backup put the buildings back?
     
    Bildur1, Mar 6, 2015
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  2. Wulf

    Wulf Community Admin

    Wipes are only done when Rust updates or when hosts do it on their own accord. The Rust world save has nothing to do with Visual C++, so it sounds like they're feeding you incorrect information. Visual C++ is only used for Lua and CSharp plugins, and if they are using the latest builds, installing Visual C++ shouldn't be needed.

    To answer your question though, you can backup your world saves and player data by copying the save and persistence folders from server/yourserveridentity and then restoring them after. Keep in mind that if the Rust server says your map is outdated, it will force a wipe anyways. Wipes are almost an everyday thing with Rust Experimental right now.
     
    Wulf, Mar 6, 2015
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