How to run RLCraft Minecraft Server on a Linux Machine

Prerequisites

1. Java: RLCraft server runs on Java, so you need to have it installed on your machine. You can check if Java is installed by running java -version in your terminal. If it's not installed, you can install it by running sudo apt install openjdk-8-jre-headless.

Steps to Run the Server

1. Navigate to the directory where you extracted the RLCraft Server pack using the cd command.

2. Unzip the RLCraft Server pack by running unzip 'RLCraft Server Pack 1.12.2 - Release v2.9.3.zip'.

3. After unzipping get the forge-1.12.2-14.23.5.2860-installer.jar put in the same directory as the unzipped files

4. run java -jar forge-1.12.2-14.23.5.2860-installer.jar --installServer

5. After running you will see a forge-1.12.2-14.23.5.2860.jar run java -jar forge-1.12.2-14.23.5.2860.jar

6. Open eula.txt with a text editor (e.g., nano eula.txt) and change eula=false to eula=true to agree to the Minecraft EULA.

7. Now you can enjoy playing (and dying) in RLCraft with your friends!

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues while running the server, check the logs directory in the server folder. The latest.log file will contain detailed information about any errors or issues.

Stopping the Server

To stop the server, type stop in the server console and press enter. This will save the world and stop the server safely.

Note: Running a Minecraft server can consume a lot of resources. Make sure your machine meets the recommended requirements for running a RLCraft server.