GoDaddy offer file backups but charge a fee for that. You can have managed or fully managed options and their servers are based in US but with some presence worldwide. There is an uptime guarantee of There is less server RAM in their basic package though compared to some other options, despite being at the higher end of the pricing. KnownHost are a privately-owned hosting company set in the US, that focus especially on managed dedicated hosting and managed VPS hosting.
It has been around for about 15 years and it has a sister company, RocketVPS who offers unmanaged VPS hosting and then a recent acquisition Uberhost that deals more with the Shared hosting. So rather than one brand offering all types of hosting as is the usual with online hosting platforms, they have spread it out between the three of them. Here is a closer look;. This makes this an ideal option for users wanting dedicated game server hosting services who are new to it, or not technically proficient.
They have a Uptime is a really important part of who you want to go with for your dedicated server. You can upgrade your server with more RAM, drive space or bandwidth at additional costs. There is no money back guarantee offered to dedicated server users though and no phone support.
However their email support is fast and helpful. Also their ticket support is good with users reporting it taking as little as as ten to fifteen minutes for someone to respond when there is a problem. KnownHost do not do the usual enticement of new buyers by putting the first month or three at a special offer.
It is focused on dedicated server users so it has the expertise to deal with any queries. It is not one of the more popular or well-known options for dedicated servers, but those who do try are positive in general about their experiences.
There really seems to be a mixed bag of reviews for GameServers. Some praise the support they offer and the server responses, and some are critical. If you like the look of this platform for hosting your dedicated servers perhaps because of the higher server RAM, be aware there is no uptime promise that I could find. They are though certainly a more affordable option so perhaps worth trying out. There are 4 plans for dedicated game servers, E the cheapest, Ev3, Ev5 and Ev3. Here is a closer look at those plans;.
There is a mixed bag of reviews though and I could find no uptime guarantee. It is the most affordable option for dedicated game server hosting but unclear whether that necessarily makes it the best dedicated game server hosting service. Something I do like about them though is that you can see the different games they offer, they have a clear map of where their worldwide locations are and the choice of voice servers, Teamspeak, Mumble and Ventrilo are very clear to see and learn more about.
Whereas other companies feel more like hosting services in general, this one feels like it knows what gamers want. A2Hosting are a lesser known hosting platform that have something to offer people looking for dedicated game servers.
There are actually four plans and three management levels with their high performance servers. This is to meet the needs of the two different types of users that want dedicated servers. There are those with some technical know-how who are confident in their abilities and want the control for unmanaged options. There are then those who want managed servers where the worry is taken care of and there is no work, or very little work, to be done. Within each option are three plans called Sprint, Exceed and Mach.
When you click on each one, they then each have those more specific plans. Basically giving you a choice between 12 options. They also offer a They include cPanel in their price that can sometimes come with an extra fee and have an anytime money back guarantee. Be sure you really do know what you are doing if you opt for a plan that gives you control.
Also be sure you have the time to spend on those things, it will after all take up some of your gaming time. LiquidWeb is on my list of the best dedicated game server hosting services because of its speed, reliability and affordability. It is a good hosting provider and is especially suited to those with no time or skill with managing the servers, it is all done for you. This service provider splits their plans between single processor servers and dual processor servers.
There are 4 plans for single processor servers and 3 for dual processors. Other promising things about this server host are they do not charge setup fees and their high RAM means they can easily handle the popular multiplayer games such as Counter-Strike, WOW or Minecraft. They do offer savings with a discount for new users on their first 3 months. They also have great support promises with a 59 second guarantee on live chat or the phone, or half an hour via email or ticket.
However their usual prices are one of the higher in this 10 best of list. If you do not know how to cover the costs for your server, this is not the best option. A million users agree with me. Their dedicated s ervers are designed specifically for gaming mean you can have access to voice chat, host the most popular games and do it securely with DDoS protection. This is certainly on the more affordable end of what other host providers offer, though there are extras and configurations that come with extra fees to look out for.
However the more than 50 configurations might make this hosting platform a bit too complicated for anyone with just basic knowledge. They stand by what they offer still. They have other types of hosting options as well as the dedicated gamer server hosting like shared and VPS and are committed to offering powerful and user friendly dedicated hardware.
In each type there are 4 plans. It is worth checking for additional costs when you look into them. In these HDD plans you get;. It is a European company and servers are found there but there are some worldwide. There are automatic backups going back 6 days should you need it and they promise faster loading times. They offer a control panel for managing but you do not have to administrator the server itself. They also have DDoS protection in place for top security.
They do also offer a discount on the first 3 months for new users. The old adage you get what you pay for is true sometimes. That is why it became such a well known saying! When it comes to dedicated game server hosting it can be true, but there are actually good deals out there to be found with reliable hosts.
Dedicated servers are the top in terms of performance and power in the hosting options and they are the most private. You should not have to worry about someone eating up your storage or about lag. So here are 7 tips to consider as you look at the top ten hosts above. Look at things like type of storage, bandwidth, operating system, memory, CPU and disk space, make an estimate on the growth you think you will see over the next couple of years and choose something that can meet those needs.
Also keep in mind that some things with some providers will come with extra costs. Some hosts offer a choice between fully managed, or not managed, some even offer partially managed plans. Some of those premium things providers might offer you are;. Some providers charge a larger fee for offering those services as part of their plans. If you have the knowledge and experience you can opt for plans and hosts that allow you to take all that on. It is more work for you but it could mean you make significant savings over the long term.
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War of the Wizards is a little nerdy, and a whole lot of fun. The group games last for 90 minutes, and are facilitated over video conference by our talented host.
Learn more about War of the Wizards. You can play the game multiplayer, with three to 10 players or more if you are feeling audacious. Click image to view the game board. To play Spreadsheet Battleship, each player needs two things: a game board and the placement of ships.
You can use graph paper labelled with letters and numbers for the game board, and either randomly assign battleship placement or let each player choose where to place the ships. Here is a Google Sheets game board you can use. Spreadsheet Battleship game mechanics are a little like Go Fish. The next player then goes in sequence, which could be in order of age or geographic location.
Scavenger Hunts can be a fun way for your people to work together. Virtual scavenger hunts are more difficult to find that team spirit with. You might have game mechanics that have your team searching Google, Wikipedia, YouTube and other sites, without really working together. The solution for successful online scavenger hunts is to throw away the normal and adopt a lightning version instead. For Lightning Scavenger Hunts, fire off a rapid series of clues that have your team members dashing to find objects, solve clues and win points.
For example, you could have everyone grab their favorite mug and award points to the best mug story. The fast paced nature of Lightning Scavenger Hunts is what makes it work for team building online.
Here are more virtual scavenger hunt templates. Lexulous is one of several free team games online that is modelled after Scrabble. The main difference is that Lexulous has eight tiles in play at a time, and the value assigned to each letter is a little different.
You can easily include Lexulous in your options for online games to play with coworkers. You can keep track of points and total scores over a month, and award a Lexulous champion at the end.
Your refrigerator may be different. A fun game we could play together is Guess the Refrigerator. To play this game, everyone submits a photo of the inside of their refrigerator to one point of contact. That organizer then posts the photos to a channel where all participants can study the contents and make best guesses at which refrigerator belongs to who.
The players submit answers to the organizer, who then tallies up the scores and announces a winner. Sharing an inside view of your refrigerator takes a degree of vulnerability, which is a factor that contributes to the success of great online games for virtual teams. To play, name one person as the Describer and the other players as Artists.
The Describer must explain to the Artists how to draw an item like a sunflower, kite or calculator using only geometric terms. You can play each round for as long as you like, and three minutes is usually sufficient. At the end of each round, the Describer gets one point for each Artist that guesses the object correctly, and each Artist that guesses correctly also gets one point.
Tally up points and award cool prizes to the winner. Five Clicks Away is a logic game for online team building. To play, you select a starting topic and an ending topic, which you can decide on your own or randomly generate. For example, the starting point could be Blackbeard the Pirate and the endpoint could be grilled cheese sandwiches. Each player must start on the Wikipedia page for the starting point, and in no-more than five clicks reach the end point.
The idea is that Wikipedia has so many internal links that you should be able to follow a chain to reach the end point in less than five clicks. One of my favorite online team building games is a Typing Speed Race with friendly competition.
For the Typing Speed Race, you can use a free tool like typingtest. Then, each person posts their test results to Slack, email or another platform. The Typing Speed Race is a great way to encourage friendly competition with remote teams. You can make the experience more collaborative by doing a Typing Speed Relay, which requires forming your people into teams and then adding the cumulative score from each person to create a team total.
With the Typing Speed Race, everyone wins because typing quickly is an important skill for remote work. Chair Up! The game is played over email, messenger or conference call, and is specifically meant to counter the doom and gloom that sometimes guides conversations.
For example, you could do yoga sun-salutations, clap your hands, laugh or have a small dance party. When you work from home, taking care of your health and fitness is especially important. You can do squats and eat well, and also make sure you drink enough water.
Water Shots is a game meant to fortify your team around healthy hydration. Virtual team building games that focus on building healthy habits are a great way to support company culture and development with remote teams. Charades is one of those games that nearly everyone plays at school or home while growing up. With this proliferation of Charades, Virtual Charades has the advantages of being fairly familiar while also being fun.
To play Virtual Charades, prepare a set of links that go to Google Image pages or use a random image generator. Rinse and repeat until you are all out of fun.
Here is a random charades word generator you can use for your game:. Instead, you can play with at least two teams, a series of trivia questions, and positive attitudes. Playing pub-style trivia online is similar to the in-the-pub version, with one crucial difference: you need an easy way for people to communicate. Instead of mumbling across a table, we recommend using virtual breakout rooms so that each team can discuss the answers openly.
Each team can then submit the answers via a web-form and the host can award points as needed.
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