Hey dear Last Epoch Team,
I’ve been thoroughly enjoying my time in Eterra since the game’s release last week, and I’ve got a suggestion that I think could enhance the experience for many players: player-hosted servers.
Currently, when the official servers experience downtime, we can still play in offline mode, which is fantastic. However, I believe introducing the ability for players to host their own servers, can nullify any server issue in the future. If the server is a linux binary(doesnt need to be open source or something) for example, people would probably also put up their own packages so people can just get it from the repos via apt-get or whatever.
Not only would this provide a solution for times when the official servers are down, but it would also allow us to tailor our gaming experience to our preferences. From adjusting difficulty settings to experimenting with mods, the possibilities are endless.
I understand that implementing player-hosted servers might come with its own set of challenges, but I believe the benefits far outweigh the obstacles. It would foster a stronger sense of community within the game and give players more control over their gameplay experience.
What are your thoughts on this suggestion?
Thank you for your time.