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 6.0 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

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, with JB Rider or Fleet.

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