# What is Torch?
Torch is the successor to SE Server Extender and gives server admins the tools they need to keep their Space Engineers servers running smoothly. It features a user interface with live management tools and a plugin system so you can run your server exactly how you'd like. Torch is still in early development so there may be bugs and incomplete features.

## Torch.Server

### Features
* WPF-based user interface
* Chat: interact with the game chat and run commands without having to join the game.
* Entity manager: realtime modification of ingame entities such as stopping grids and changing block settings without having to join the game
* Organized, easy to use configuration editor
* Extensible using the Torch plugin system

### Fork Difference
* .NET 8.0 runtime
* Optimized in-game scripts (also newer compiler & language versions)
* Better configuration via cli arguments, environment variables or xml config
* Designed to run multiple instance from same install directory without having you to waste disk space 
* Mostly compatible with original torch's plugins

### Discord

If you have any questions or issues please join our discord

[![](https://dcbadge.vercel.app/api/server/VAb2zgXHAN)](https://discord.gg/VAb2zgXHAN)

### Installation

* Unzip the Torch release into its own directory and run the executable. It will automatically download the SE DS and generate the other necessary files.
  - If you already have a DS installed you can:
    * Unzip the Torch files into the folder that contains the DedicatedServer64 folder.
    * Pass path to game files using config parameter `gamePath`

# Building

As a regular dotnet project with cli by running `dotnet build Torch.Server/Torch.Server.csproj`, with VS 2022 or higher or JB Rider.

If you have a more enjoyable server experience because of Torch, please consider supporting us on Patreon. (https://www.patreon.com/TorchSE)