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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 — vanilla, plugins, and modpacks — with the reasoning behind each number.

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