Palworld Server Installation Script

This README explains the functionality of the install_palworld.bat script, designed for setting up a Palworld server.

Overview

The install_palworld.bat script automates the process of installing SteamCMD, setting up a Palworld server, and preparing necessary scripts for server management. The script performs several checks to ensure that redundant installations do not occur if certain components are already installed.

How It Works

1. SteamCMD Installation Check: The script first checks if SteamCMD is already installed by looking for steam.dll and crashhandler.dll in the steamcmd folder. If not found, it proceeds to install SteamCMD.

2. Palworld Installation Check: The script checks if Palworld is already installed by verifying the existence of specific directories (Engine, Pal, steamapps) and a file (tier0_s.dll) in the Palworld folder.

3. Server Installation: If Palworld is not already installed, the script creates an install_server.bat file in the Palworld folder. This batch file is then executed to install the Palworld server.

4. Server Start Script: The script also creates a start_server.bat file for running the Palworld server. This batch file performs several key functions to manage the Palworld server:

   • Set Current Directory: It sets the current working directory to the location of the batch file.
   • Backup Server Configuration: It checks for "ServerBackups" folder, creates it if not present, and backs up the server configuration.
   • Update the Server: The script updates the Palworld server using SteamCMD.
   • Update Server Settings: It copies new .ini files from the "updateSettings" folder to the server's configuration directory.
   • Start the Server: Finally, the script starts the Palworld server with specific command-line arguments for performance and server settings.

Manual SteamCMD Installation

If you prefer to manually install SteamCMD, follow these steps:

1. Download SteamCMD: Go to the SteamCMD Official Page and download the SteamCMD package.

2. Unzip and Place SteamCMD: Unzip the downloaded package and place steamcmd.exe in the same folder as the install_palworld.bat file.

3. Prepare the Batch File:

   • Copy the code for install_palworld.bat from the repository.
   • Paste it into a new text file.
   • Save the file with the name install_palworld.bat.

4. Run the Script: Double-click install_palworld.bat to start the installation process.

Repository Cloning (Alternative)

As an alternative, you can clone the entire repository which includes the install_palworld.bat file. This is useful if you want to obtain the latest version of the script along with any other related files.

Notes

• Ensure you have the necessary permissions to create directories and files in the script's location.
• The script assumes that the presence of certain files is an indication of a successful installation. Make sure these files are not manually altered or removed.