Hello Everyone!
Today I released an update that has you activate Game Server Toolbox. You will receive a product key to activate Game Server Toolbox with so you do not need Steam running to use the software. This was a huge downfall for people that use the same Steam Account they purchased Game Server Toolbox with to Play on their servers. It would say they need to quit Steam on the other system to play. So now you do not need Steam to be running to use Game Server Toolbox. You will still need to launch Steam to download updates but other than that, you do not need Steam running.
This is a very simple process. All you need to do to create a Sector Byte Solutions Account is enter your email address and create a password in the activation window. Your account will be created and the Game Server Toolbox product key will be added to your account. The key will then automatically be copied to the Product Key field for activation. You will also receive an email with the product key for your records.
Another huge benefit of registering is you will then have access to free 24/7 support within your account. Simply email [email protected] or open a ticket from your Account. Support dose not cost anything but only covers our products and services (Game Server Toolbox) and not game/configuration support.
Now if you’re like me, I would be asking, well, what would happen if SectorByte Solutions ever disappeared or decide to stop the activation service? Will I be locked out of my purchase??? Simple, if there is ever a time where we need to shut down our online servers or go out of business, we would release an EOL patch that would address that. So, rest assured you will always have access to the software as long as Steam is around.
So, with all that out of the way. What’s next? Very exciting stuff actually. I am in the process of making it possible to create game servers for game that are not supported natively by allowing someone to create a custom server. This will allow you to use Game Server Toolbox to host game servers that are not on Steam. You will need to enter in some details manually for it to work but this just makes it possible to create game servers for games that Steam dose not have a dedicated server tool for.
That’s all I have for you now. Please let me know if you encounter any issues with the activation system so I can help you out. [email protected]