// Server donations
Support the servers
This community is a passion project. Everything we run (servers, paid mods, maintenance and events) is funded out of pocket by members of the crew, and supported by you, the community.
If you simply play here, you are already supporting the community.
// To be absolutely clear
- We do not want anyone donating if they can't afford it.
- We do not expect donations.
- We do not rely on donations.
- We do not want anyone to feel pressured to donate.
// Donation policy
Donations do NOT provide
- Special treatment
- In-game items or currency
- Gameplay advantages
- Priority support
- Reserved slots
- Exclusive content
- Staff influence
- Any perks whatsoever
// Terms
The fine print
- Donations are voluntary
- Donations are considered gifts
- Donations are non-refundable
- Donations come with no expectations
- Donations do not purchase services
- Donations do not grant benefits
By donating, you acknowledge you are simply helping with server expenses.
// Where it goes
Donations only cover
- Server hosting
- Mod licensing and development
- Backend tools
- Infrastructure costs
- Maintenance
Donations help offset costs. They never fund profits.
// Financial transparency
What it actually costs
We believe in being fully transparent about where money goes. These are the real costs of the infrastructure behind our servers.
Invested in hardware$1,853.58One-time, paid out of pocket
Monthly running cost~$83Power, connection, CFTools
Yearly running cost~$996Covered personally by members
Initial infrastructureOne-time hardware
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| CPU (Intel Core Ultra 9 285K) | $412.67 |
| Memory (64 GB total) | $397.22 |
| SSD storage | $280.00 |
| Motherboard | $188.70 |
| Case | $150.00 |
| Server licensing | $120.00 |
| Power supply | $89.99 |
| Cooling fans | $80.00 |
| CPU cooler | $75.00 |
| Networking equipment | $60.00 |
| Total personal investment | $1,853.58 |
Monthly operatingRecurring
| Item | Per month |
|---|---|
| Dedicated 1 Gigabit connection | $60 |
| Utilities (power / infrastructure) | ~$15 |
| CFTools subscription | $8 |
| Total | ~$83 |
| Estimated per year | ~$996 |
All monthly costs are currently covered personally by members of the crew.
Transparency note
We share these numbers strictly for transparency, not as a request or expectation of donations. The servers keep running whether donations happen or not.