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VPS server not blocking/blocked by Russia for TF2 server
Greetings!
I am looking for a VPS capable of hosting my TF2 server, that is both small enough to be overlooked by whatever governing body Russia has that blocks connections, and chill enough to not block Russians.
Some of the mainstays in my current server - a Norwegian managed host - are Russian, however requests have popped up for a plugin that requires a Linux server, while my managed host is using Windows. (+41 ammo bug and all)
This, alongside me having grown more comfortable using Linux to host a game server, means I am now ready to move to a VPS.
I originally tried Hetzner due to it earlier having hosted a sourcemod for me, the CPX21 package to my recollection, but either they block Russia or Russia blocks them. Or both.
Desirable specs otherwise:
2 vCPU or one really fast vCPU
4GB RAM
40-50GB of storage (Enough for TF2 server itself and custom maps)
Enough bandwidth to handle a sprays enabled TF2 server with LateDL for 24 players
A Linux OS that does not fight me installing 32-bit binaries SteamCMD wants
Location: Somewhere in Europe so the otherwise European playerbase can get decent ping. Netherlands, Germany, Poland, Baltics... Somewhere around that belt.
Budget: Somewhere along the lines of 20-25 Euro a month
A managed TF2 host is a no-go for me. My current managed host has really good and quick support, which gave me privilege escalation to install .dll and .so files for the anticheat I put in, which is far from guaranteed elsewhere.
However, since I would be SSH-ing into the new VPS, all I need is decent reliability and maintenance to happen outside of the evening playtime.
I pre-emptively thank you for your time and information, and if there are any specific questions you wish me to answer then you need only to ask.
Yours truly
Konagoat
