Deploying Red Eclipse 2

Introduction

Red Eclipse 2 is a free, open-source arena shooter featuring fast-paced multiplayer combat with unique parkour-style movement mechanics. Players can wall-run, impulse boost, and perform acrobatic maneuvers while engaging in classic arena shooter gameplay.

Key features of Red Eclipse 2 include:

Parkour Movement: Wall-running, sliding, and impulse jumps
Multiple Game Modes: Deathmatch, CTF, Defend and Control, and more
Varied Weapons: Classic arena shooter arsenal
Map Editor: Built-in level editing tools
Bots: AI players for practice or filling servers
Cross-Platform: Windows, Linux, and macOS clients
Modding Support: Customizable gameplay and content
Active Community: Regular updates and community maps

This guide walks through deploying a Red Eclipse 2 game server on Klutch.sh using Docker.

Prerequisites

Before deploying Red Eclipse 2 on Klutch.sh, ensure you have:

A Klutch.sh account
A GitHub account with a repository for your Red Eclipse 2 configuration
Basic familiarity with Docker and game server administration

Deploying Red Eclipse 2 on Klutch.sh

Create Your Dockerfile

Create a Dockerfile in your repository:

FROM ubuntu:22.04

# Install dependencies
RUN apt-get update && apt-get install -y \
    wget \
    unzip \
    libgl1-mesa-glx \
    libsdl2-2.0-0 \
    libsdl2-image-2.0-0 \
    libsdl2-mixer-2.0-0 \
    && rm -rf /var/lib/apt/lists/*

# Download and install Red Eclipse 2
WORKDIR /opt
RUN wget -q https://github.com/redeclipse/base/releases/download/v2.0.0/redeclipse_2.0.0_linux.tar.bz2 \
    && tar -xjf redeclipse_2.0.0_linux.tar.bz2 \
    && rm redeclipse_2.0.0_linux.tar.bz2 \
    && mv redeclipse-* redeclipse

WORKDIR /opt/redeclipse

# Copy server configuration
COPY servinit.cfg /opt/redeclipse/config/servinit.cfg

# Expose game ports
EXPOSE 28801/udp
EXPOSE 28802/udp

# Volume for configuration and data
VOLUME /opt/redeclipse/config

# Start the server
CMD ["./redeclipse_server.sh"]

Create Server Configuration

Create a servinit.cfg file:

// Red Eclipse 2 Server Configuration

// Server name shown in server browser
sv_servername "My Klutch.sh Server"

// Server description
sv_serverdesc "Hosted on Klutch.sh"

// Admin password
sv_adminpass "your-admin-password"

// Maximum players
sv_maxplayers 16

// Default game mode (0=editing, 1=deathmatch, etc.)
sv_defaultmode 1

// Default map
sv_defaultmap "fortitude"

// Enable bots
sv_botbalance 4

Push Your Repository to GitHub

Commit and push your files to your GitHub repository.

Create a New Project on Klutch.sh

Navigate to the Klutch.sh dashboard and create a new project named “red-eclipse-2”.

Create a New App

Create a new app within your project and connect your GitHub repository.

Configure UDP Traffic

Red Eclipse 2 uses UDP for game traffic:

Select UDP as the traffic type
Set the internal port to 28801

Set Environment Variables

Configure the following environment variables:

Variable	Value
`SERVER_NAME`	Your server name
`ADMIN_PASS`	Admin password
`MAX_PLAYERS`	Maximum player count

Attach Persistent Volumes

Add persistent storage:

Mount Path	Recommended Size	Purpose
`/opt/redeclipse/config`	1 GB	Server configuration

Deploy Your Application

Click Deploy to build and start your Red Eclipse 2 server.

Connect to Your Server

Players can connect by:

Opening Red Eclipse 2 client
Going to Multiplayer > Connect
Entering your server address

Game Modes

Red Eclipse 2 supports various game modes:

Deathmatch: Free-for-all combat
Team Deathmatch: Team-based combat
Capture the Flag: Classic CTF gameplay
Defend and Control: Territory control
Bomber Ball: Football-style objective mode
Race: Parkour racing courses

Additional Resources

Conclusion

Deploying Red Eclipse 2 on Klutch.sh provides a reliable game server with automatic builds, persistent storage, and always-on availability. Host multiplayer matches and enjoy parkour-style arena combat with friends and the community.