WARDOGS Early Access Server Updates and Backups
Early Access means the server contract can change alongside the game. Treat every update as a maintenance event until the operator tooling proves that it is safe to roll forward automatically.
Patch-day routine
- Announce the maintenance window in Discord and on the server description.
- Record the current server build, config and plugin/mod state.
- Stop cleanly and create a recoverable backup.
- Apply the update and read the first startup logs.
- Run a private match before reopening the full community.
Rollback record
| Record | Why |
|---|---|
| Previous build | Lets support identify the last known-good state. |
| Config and rules | Prevents a patch from silently changing the community contract. |
| Backup timestamp | Defines the recovery point. |
| Post-update test | Shows whether the failure is technical or gameplay-related. |
Do not promise rollback mechanics until the official server package documents them. Promise the operational discipline: backup, test, communicate.
See the launch checklist and WARDOGS hosting.