Dear Martians,
One of the most popular community requests is to have PVE and Private servers available as an option in Memories of Mars. During the next season, besides the official PVP servers, players will have the option to join official "PVE with PVP events" servers.
But what exactly does "PVE with PVP events" servers actually mean? On these servers there is no base raiding or player combat except around FLOP events. When these FLOP events trigger, they will display an area around them where a player can enter. In that area, PVP action will be allowed. To avoid exploits, there will be a "cooldown" effect in place therefore you will be in PVP mode for some time when you leave the area so watch out!
How will the “cooldown” effect work: The cooldown effect is based on distance not a certain amount of time. How it works is that there are borders surrounding the FLOP events the inner (blue hexagon dome that is visible to the player) and an outer border which is invisible to the player.
When entering PvP mode: When a player is going to an event they pass through the outer (invisible) border and they are still safe. When they enter the inner (visible hexagon) border they are in PvP mode.
When exiting PvP mode: When a player goes to leave an event, they will leave the inner (visible hexagon) border but will not be safe until they pass through the outer (invisible) border.
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1454995871
For Private servers, there will be 3 options:
1) Dedicated server were the player can host their own server. With this option players can host a server on their end with a PC of their choice. We'll be providing a handbook to support this.
2) Private Server with 3rd party: The player can setup a server with a 3rd party server hosting of their choice. While this is an option, it will require some technical skills from the player. It's not recommended for new players but rather individuals that have the technical skills to implement it.
3) Official Partner Hosting: Players can rent a server through https://www.g-portal.com/ . Gportal will be implementing a user-friendly interface for players wishing to opt with this solution.
We'll be communicating more in-depth information in the coming days in regards to the above.
Thank you,
505 Games & Limbic Entertainment.
P.S: More Season 2 related info you might want to check:
MEMORIES OF MARS - All about Season 2
https://steamcommunity.com/games/644290/announcements/detail/1725327263068883345
MEMORIES OF MARS - The Emergency Capsule!
https://steamcommunity.com/games/644290/announcements/detail/1725327263062747716
MEMORIES OF MARS - Season 2 Weapon Info
https://steamcommunity.com/games/644290/announcements/detail/1725327263101028730
MEMORIES OF MARS - Vehicles in Season 2
https://steamcommunity.com/games/644290/announcements/detail/1725327263070659062
MEMORIES OF MARS - The "Bug Hunter Squad" Skin
https://steamcommunity.com/games/644290/announcements/detail/1725327263077809362