This guide covers everything you need to know about setting up and configuring your Necesse dedicated server on Legion Hosting. Necesse is a cooperative action RPG with survival elements featuring exploration, crafting, base building, and settlement management across procedurally generated islands. For managing your server once it is running, see our Necesse Admin Commands guide.

What is Necesse?

Necesse is a top-down action RPG survival game where players explore procedurally generated worlds, gather resources, craft equipment, build bases, and manage NPC settlements. The game features a progression system that takes players through multiple biomes, increasingly challenging bosses, and deeper dungeon exploration. Multiplayer supports up to 250 players on a single server, making it ideal for large community servers as well as small friend groups.

Key features include:

• Exploration — Travel between procedurally generated islands across multiple biomes
• Combat — Fight increasingly difficult enemies and bosses with a variety of weapons and armor
• Crafting & Building — Extensive crafting system with base construction and decoration
• Settlement Management — Recruit NPCs, assign jobs, and build thriving settlements
• Multiplayer — Cooperative gameplay with friends on dedicated servers

First Start

When your Necesse server is provisioned on Legion Hosting, it comes pre-configured and ready to start. To get your server running for the first time:

1. Log in to GPanel at gpanel.legionhosting.net
2. Select your Necesse server from the server list
3. Click Start to launch the server
4. The server will generate the default world and configuration files on first boot
5. Once the console displays that the server is ready, players can connect

GPanel Startup Variables

GPanel provides startup variables under the Startup tab that let you configure key server parameters without editing files directly. Changes require a server restart to take effect.

Server Configuration (server.cfg)

The main server configuration is stored in server.cfg. On your GPanel server, you can find this file in the File Manager under the cfg/ directory. The file uses a structured format with settings enclosed in a SERVER = { } block.

Here is the complete list of server.cfg settings:

SERVER = {
    port = 14159,           // [0 - 65535] Server port
    slots = 10,             // [1 - 250] Maximum player slots
    password = "",          // Leave blank for no password
    maxClientLatencySeconds = 30,  // Max allowed client latency
    pauseWhenEmpty = true,  // Pause world when no players online
    giveClientsPower = true, // Client-side hit detection (anti-cheat)
    logging = true,         // Create log files for each server start
    language = en,          // Server language
    zipSaves = true,        // Compress save files
    MOTD = ""               // Message of the day
}

Setting Descriptions

World Settings (worldSettings.cfg)

World-specific settings are stored in a separate file called worldSettings.cfg, located inside the world's save folder (e.g., saves/YourWorldName/worldSettings.cfg). These settings control gameplay mechanics and can be changed at any time.

Difficulty Levels

Death Penalty Options

How to Connect

Once your server is running, players can connect using the following steps:

1. Launch Necesse from Steam
2. From the main menu, click Multiplayer
3. Click Direct Connect (or Join Server if the server appears in the list)
4. Enter your server's IP address and port in the format IP:Port (e.g., 192.168.1.100:14159)
5. If the server has a password, enter it when prompted
6. Click Connect

Save Management

Necesse stores world data and player data in the saves/ directory on your server. Understanding the save structure helps with backups and world management.

Save File Structure

saves/
  YourWorldName/
    worldSettings.cfg      <-- World configuration
    world/                 <-- World data (islands, structures)
    players/               <-- Player character data
    settlements/           <-- Settlement information

Backup Recommendations

• Use GPanel's built-in backup feature to create snapshots before major changes
• You can also download the entire saves/ folder via SFTP for local backups
• The server automatically saves periodically, but you can trigger a manual save using the /save command in the console

Resetting the World

To start with a fresh world:

1. Stop the server in GPanel
2. Open the File Manager
3. Navigate to the saves/ directory
4. Delete or rename the world folder you want to reset
5. Start the server — a new world will be generated automatically

Related Articles

• Necesse Admin Commands
• How to Find Your Server IP and Port
• How to Upload Files via SFTP
• Getting Started with Your New Server

Need Help?

If you are experiencing issues with your Necesse server or need further assistance, our support team is here to help. Submit a support ticket and we will get back to you as soon as possible.