Game Server Hosting Blog

Guides, tips, and insights for running the perfect game server

Our Mission: Gaming With Purpose

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Discover who we are and what drives us. Learn about Ilyssa Hosting's commitment to honest hosting, environmental responsibility, and human-centred support.

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Overselling Explained: Why Your Game Server Lags at Peak Hours

8 min read

Learn what overselling means in game server hosting, how to detect if your host oversells, and why dedicated resources prevent peak-hour lag.

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Valheim Dedicated Server Hosting: The Complete Guide for 2026

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Everything you need to know about hosting a Valheim dedicated server. Hardware requirements, performance tips, self-hosting vs managed hosting, and how to choose a provider.

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How to Self-Host a Movie Battles II Server: Complete Setup Guide

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Complete guide to self-hosting a Movie Battles II server. Learn what to download, where to place files, and how to get your MBII server online from scratch.

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Movie Battles II Server Configuration: server.cfg and RCON Commands

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Complete guide to configuring your MBII server. Learn server.cfg settings, RCON commands, player management, and admin controls for Jedi Academy servers.

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RTVRTM Guide: Map Voting for Movie Battles II Servers

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Complete guide to setting up Rock The Vote and map rotation on MBII servers. Configure rtvrtm.cfg, manage map lists, and let players vote for their favourite maps.

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Advanced MBII Server Features with Ilyssa Hosting

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Explore advanced Movie Battles II hosting features: Discord integration, Yoda bot anti-cheat, smart impostor detection, VPN management, and automated server moderation.

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How to Choose a Minecraft Server Host: Complete Guide

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Learn what to look for when choosing a Minecraft server host, including dedicated resources, mod support, and performance considerations for vanilla and modded servers.

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Why Dedicated Resources Matter for Game Servers

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Understand the difference between oversold budget hosting and true dedicated resources, and why it matters for your game server performance and player experience.

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Modded Minecraft Server Hosting: Complete Setup Guide

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Everything you need to know about hosting modded Minecraft servers, including Forge, Fabric, resource requirements, and optimization tips for popular modpacks.

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