Download the and extract its contents to your C:\ drive.

: Open ascent-realms.conf . You can change the Name field to your desired server name.

Set the realm name and ensure the IP matches your local address ( 127.0.0.1 ) if you are playing solo. 5. Running the Server

Even with a perfect guide, things break. Here is the diagnosis:

Before starting, ensure you have the following software installed:

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