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The Ephemeris · a journal of observations

Field guides, dated and filed.

Practical notes on running game servers well, written by the people who keep them in orbit. New entries with every survey.

Entry No. 003

August 2, 2026

Palworld

On settling new worlds: setting up a Palworld dedicated server

Why a dedicated Palworld server beats co-op hosting, the settings worth changing, and the memory appetite nobody warns you about.

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Entry No. 002

August 1, 2026

Rust

On the first Thursday: a field guide to Rust force wipe

What force wipe actually wipes, why it exists, and how server owners prepare: schedules, blueprints, and the launch-hour rush.

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Entry No. 001

August 1, 2026

Minecraft

On the allocation of memory: how much RAM does a Minecraft server need?

A practical table of Minecraft server memory requirements for vanilla, plugins, and modpacks, with the reasoning behind each number.

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