This guide covers setting up and configuring your Aska dedicated server on Legion Hosting. Aska is a Viking-themed co-op survival game where players build settlements, summon intelligent NPC villagers, and survive in unspoiled lands. For admin tools and server management, see our Aska Admin Commands guide.
What is Aska?
Aska is a cooperative survival settlement builder set in a Viking world. Players claim unspoiled lands, craft the ultimate settlement solo or with up to 3 friends, and summon intelligent NPC villagers using the Eye of Odin. The NPCs provide camaraderie and help with the challenges of survival, from gathering resources to defending against threats.
Prerequisites
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First Start
- Log in to GPanel at gpanel.legionhosting.net
- Select your Aska server from the server list
- Go to the Startup tab and enter your
STEAM_GSLTtoken - Set your server name, display name, and region
- Click Start to launch the server
- Once the console displays
Activating game state: GameState_Boot, the server is initializing
GPanel Startup Variables
| Variable | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
DISPLAY_NAME |
Session display name in the session list (for new saves; old saves use their own name) | A Pterodactyl Server |
SERVER_NAME |
Override for the host name displayed in the session list | A Pterodactyl Server |
SERVER_PASSWORD |
Session password (leave empty for public, max 20 characters) | (empty) |
SERVER_REGION |
Server region (see region list below) | default |
STEAM_GSLT |
Game Server Login Token from Steam (required) | (empty) |
KEEP_SERVER_WORLD_ALIVE |
Keep the world running even without players (true/false) |
false |
AUTO_UPDATE |
Auto-update server on start (1 = enabled) |
1 |
Available Server Regions
| Region Value |
|---|
default (auto-select best) |
usa east |
usa west |
usa south central |
europe |
asia |
japan |
south korea |
australia |
canada east |
south america |
hong kong |
india |
turkey |
united arab emirates |
Configuration File
Aska uses a server properties.txt file for configuration. This file is located in the server root directory and is managed automatically by GPanel's startup variables.
# server properties.txt
display name = My Aska Server
server name = My Aska Server
password =
region = default
keep server world alive = false
authentication token = YOUR_GSLT_TOKEN_HEREserver properties.txt. If a setting is not behaving as expected, check your startup variables first.
How to Connect
- Launch Aska from Steam
- From the main menu, select Multiplayer
- Browse the session list for your server name
- Enter the password if one is set, then join
World Persistence
The KEEP_SERVER_WORLD_ALIVE setting controls world simulation behavior:
false(default) — The world loads when the first player joins and unloads when the last player leaves. Uses fewer resources when empty.true— The world stays active and NPCs continue their routines even when no players are connected. Uses server resources continuously.
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Need Help?
If you are experiencing issues with your Aska server, our support team is here to help. Submit a support ticket and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
