CrespoGuard Tier Reference¶
Tiering controls player caps and paid server-side capabilities. The neutral Community launcher package stays server-neutral and uses manual package updates by default.
Tier Overview¶
| Tier | Price | Max Players | Key Additions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community | Free | 50 | Launcher, self-hosted relay, IP bans/rate limiting, manual updates |
| Guard | $15/mo | 50 | Dashboard, HWID bans, combat features, server IP masking |
| Shield | $30/mo | 200 | Multi-zone proxy, file logging |
| Fortress | $50-75/mo | 500 | Edge relay mode, PROXY protocol, health check endpoint |
Community¶
Community is the neutral base lane for server owners starting with CrespoGuard:
- Launcher/operator kit with templates.
modules.jsonis created by the operator and encrypted intoSystem\Launcher\Config\config.bin.- Manual package updates by default.
- Self-hosted relay path for encrypted login, IP bans, and rate limiting.
- No server-specific config is included in the base operator kit.
Guard¶
Guard adds paid management and enforcement capabilities:
- Relay dashboard.
- HWID ban enforcement.
- Announcements and admin actions.
- Paid client-side combat features where configured.
- Server IP masking through the configured relay path.
Shield¶
Shield is for larger deployments that need more network and logging controls:
- Higher player cap.
- Multi-zone proxy support.
- File logging.
Fortress¶
Fortress is for larger or geographically distributed deployments:
- Highest published player cap.
- Edge relay mode.
- PROXY protocol v1.
- Health check endpoint.
Choosing Your Tier¶
| Your Situation | Recommended Tier |
|---|---|
| Small community, neutral launcher package, manual updates | Community |
| Need HWID bans, dashboard, or combat features | Guard |
| Need 50-200 players or multi-zone proxy/logging | Shield |
| Need 200+ players, edge relays, or load-balancer integration | Fortress |
Activation¶
- Purchase a subscription from CrespoGuard if you need a paid tier.
- Receive an activation code.
- Run activation on the relevant server component.
- Restart the server component so the tier is applied.
No player-facing archive should include plaintext modules.json; distribute the generated config.bin only.