Implementing Steamworks.NET with dedicated server

Unity Engine
1

Hello!

I’m currently working on my game’s multiplayer player experience. I’ve used multiple references and documentations but am still uncertain with the proper execution.

My goal is to set up a dedicated server that is registered with Steam as a server for people to join.

Here is my code to start the server:

        //Get references
        ServerConfiguration settings = ServerManager.GetConfig();
        CraftingDeadManager craftingDead = CraftingDeadManager.singleton;

        //Convert string address to uint for steam
        uint add1 = System.BitConverter.ToUInt32(System.Net.IPAddress.Parse(settings.address).GetAddressBytes(), 0);

        //Init steam connection. Not really sure if this works or etc. Still reading API doc
        bool initalized = GameServer.Init(add1, (ushort) settings.portSteam, (ushort) settings.port, (ushort) settings.portQuery, EServerMode.eServerModeAuthentication, craftingDead.buildVersion);

        if(initalized == false) {
            ServerManager.Log("Game Server FAILED to Initialize");
            return;
        }

        SteamGameServer.SetProduct("CraftingDead");
        SteamGameServer.SetGameDescription("Crafting Dead");

        SteamGameServer.SetDedicatedServer(true);
        SteamGameServer.SetServerName(settings.name);
        SteamGameServer.SetMaxPlayerCount(settings.slots);
        SteamGameServer.LogOnAnonymous();
        SteamGameServer.EnableHeartbeats(true);

        //Start the server with Unity
        StartServer();

My question is:
Is this the proper way to start it or am I missing specific details?

Currently it isn’t initializing.

2

I suggest switching to Facepunch’s Steamworks lib. Better support. Better maintained and easier to use.

However, since you are trying to login without a steam account. You need SteamCMD. Make sure that is installed properly.