This guide covers setting up and configuring your Archean dedicated server on Legion Hosting. Archean is a creative engineering sandbox where players design vehicles, bases, rockets, and space stations using modular blocks and programmable components. For admin tools and server management, see our Archean Admin Commands guide.
What is Archean?
Archean is an engineering sandbox game where players build vehicles, bases, rockets, and space stations using customizable modular blocks. Every component can be programmed to create complex behaviors. The game features both creative and adventure modes, with an environment spanning planets including Earth and the Moon.
First Start
- Log in to GPanel at gpanel.legionhosting.net
- Select your Archean server from the server list
- Review your Startup Variables — set your server name, game mode, and player count
- Click Start to launch the server
- Once the console displays
Server started, players can connect
GPanel Startup Variables
| Variable | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
SERVER_NAME |
Name displayed in the server browser | A Pterodactyl Hosted Server |
MAX_PLAYERS |
Maximum concurrent players | 4 |
PASSWORD |
Password to join the server (leave empty for public) | (empty) |
GAME_MODE |
Game mode: 0 = Creative, 1 = Adventure |
0 |
ONLINE_MODE |
Whether the server is publicly discoverable: 0 = private, 1 = public |
0 |
SPAWN_PLANET |
Planet where players initially spawn (earth or moon) |
earth |
WORLD_NAME |
Name of the world directory to use | (empty) |
AUTOSAVE_INTERVAL |
Seconds between automatic saves | 30 |
AUTO_UPDATE |
Auto-update server on start (1 = enabled, 0 = disabled) |
1 |
Advanced Variables
| Variable | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
UPDATES_PER_SECOND |
Server tick rate (updates per second). Only change if you know what you are doing. | 25 |
PHYSICS_UPDATES_PER_UPDATE |
Physics calculations per game update. Only change if you know what you are doing. | 8 |
Server Configuration File
Archean uses a server.ini file for its configuration. This is located at:
Archean-data/server/server.iniMost settings in this file are automatically managed by GPanel's startup variables. However, you can edit it directly via the File Manager for additional fine-tuning.
How to Connect
Via Server Browser
- Launch Archean from Steam
- From the main menu, select Multiplayer
- Browse the server list for your server name (requires
ONLINE_MODE=1) - Enter the password if one is set, then join
Via Direct Connect
- Launch Archean from Steam
- Select Multiplayer → Direct Connect
- Enter your server's IP and port from GPanel
- Enter the password if required and connect
Game Modes
| Mode | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Creative | 0 |
Unlimited resources, free building, no survival constraints |
| Adventure | 1 |
Resource gathering, survival elements, progression-based |
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Need Help?
If you are experiencing issues with your Archean server, our support team is here to help. Submit a support ticket and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
