Fof Server HostingFistful of Frags Server Hosting
Peacemakers, dual revolvers and dust: a SourceMod-ready Fistful of Frags dedicated server in Istanbul for the free Wild West shooter.
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Select from our wide range of optimized game servers. Each server is configured for maximum performance and comes with DDoS protection.
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Bronze 4GB
Silver 6GB
Gold 8GB
Platinum 10GB
Diamond 12GB
Emerald 16GB
Xtreme 32GB
Which Fof Plan Is Right for You?
Compare recommended use, plan hardware and monthly prices.
| Plan | Recommended for | Hardware | Monthly price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze 4GB | Up to 32 players, bots + SourceMod (recommended)A Source server uses little memory; the right plan for most Fistful of Frags communities. | 4 vCore Ryzen 9950X · 4 GB DDR5 6000MHz · 50 GB NVMe SSD Samsung 990 PRO | ₺240.00/mo |
| Silver 6GB | Plugin-heavy server with stat trackingExtra margin for database-backed plugins and a high bot ratio. | 4 vCore Ryzen 9950X · 6 GB DDR5 6000MHz · 60 GB NVMe SSD Samsung 990 PRO | ₺345.00/mo |
| Gold 8GB | More than Fistful of Frags needsExtra memory adds no game performance; you mainly gain disk space for a map archive. | 4 vCore Ryzen 9950X · 8 GB DDR5 6000MHz · 70 GB NVMe SSD Samsung 990 PRO | ₺440.00/mo |
| Platinum 10GB | Not recommendedSame 4 vCores as Bronze; a single-threaded Source load does not benefit from more RAM. | 4 vCore Ryzen 9950X · 10 GB DDR5 6000MHz · 100 GB NVMe SSD Samsung 990 PRO | ₺530.00/mo |
| Diamond 12GB | Not recommendedMost of the 12 GB would simply sit unused in this game. | 4 vCore Ryzen 9950X · 12 GB DDR5 6000MHz · 110 GB NVMe SSD Samsung 990 PRO | ₺617.50/mo |
| Emerald 16GB | Not recommended, extra cores go unnoticedThe Source main loop runs on one core, so six vCores make no real difference. | 6 vCore Ryzen 9950X · 16 GB DDR5 6000MHz · 120 GB NVMe SSD Samsung 990 PRO | ₺840.00/mo |
| Xtreme 32GB | Pointless for Fistful of FragsAimed at heavily modded games; far too large for a Western Source server. | 12 vCore Ryzen 9950X · 32 GB DDR5 6000MHz · 200 GB NVMe SSD Samsung 990 PRO | ₺1520.00/mo |
Why TheCrewHost for Fof?
The tools you need to run a Source-based Western server, alongside Fistful of Frags' own settings.
Mode Control via fof_sv_currentmode
Shootout, team modes or Break Bad: choose what the server plays with fof_sv_currentmode, and raise the number of teams to as many as four with fof_sv_maxteams.
SourceMod and Metamod:Source
SourceMod ships with gamedata for Fistful of Frags, so the admin menu, votes and community plugins work as soon as you upload them to the addons folder.
Built-In Bot Settings
fof_sv_bot_slotpct sets the share of slots bots occupy and fof_sv_bot_dynamicjoin makes them join dynamically, so the server never looks deserted off-peak.
Console and RCON Control
Run Source commands like changelevel, kick or exec from the panel console instantly, and set rcon_password to manage the server remotely from inside the game.
Single-Core Speed for Source
A Source server processes game logic on one core. The Ryzen 9 9950X's high clock speed keeps the tick steady even at the busiest moment of a firefight.
Support Whenever You Need It
Stuck on a SourceMod install, the map cycle or a port issue? Get help 24/7 by ticket, Discord, WhatsApp, phone or live chat.
Fistful of Frags server hosting at TheCrewHost starts at ₺240.00 per month ($6.00), and the 4 GB Bronze plan runs a full Wild West server, bots included, without strain. Setup for this free Source-engine shooter is automatic after payment; you then set the mode, time and frag limits and bot ratio in fof/cfg/server.cfg. Upload Metamod:Source and SourceMod over SFTP and give your server its own character with community plugins like Fistful of Zombies or GunGame. Hosted in our Istanbul datacenter, the server keeps ping low for gunslingers in Türkiye, which is what keeps one-shot duels fair.
What game modes can a Fistful of Frags server run?
A Fistful of Frags server can run Shootout, a free-for-all; Team Shootout with up to four teams; team objective maps built around zone capture or pushing a cart; and Break Bad. The game started life as a Half-Life 2 mod and became a free, standalone Wild West shooter on Steam, built on the Source engine. Being free removes the biggest barrier to getting a group together.
What sets it apart from other Source shooters is how weighty the weapons feel: revolvers fired shot by shot, rifles with long reloads, dual wielding, and fists and kicks up close. Matches reward patient aim and good timing rather than spray. One constraint every admin should know: modes cannot be mixed on a single server. Instead of blending deathmatch and objective maps into one rotation, you build a separate setup for each mode. Most community servers run team-based modes, while Shootout is great for short, fast sessions.
How much RAM does a Fistful of Frags server need?
The 4 GB Bronze plan is more than enough for a 32-player Fistful of Frags server with a handful of SourceMod plugins. A Source dedicated server draws no graphics; memory goes to the map, player data and plugins, and that total stays far below a few gigabytes.
What really determines performance is that the engine runs game logic on a single core. In a crowded team match, every bullet, physics object and bot decision lands on that one core, and the Ryzen 9 9950X's high clock speed is where the difference shows. A high bot ratio raises CPU usage, so tune fof_sv_bot_slotpct to how full your server actually gets. For a community server running many plugins, a stats database and custom modes, Silver adds a safety margin. Gold and above are simply unused resources for Fistful of Frags; the budget is better spent on custom maps and events.
How do you install SourceMod and plugins?
Fistful of Frags is one of the games SourceMod officially supports, and the SourceMod package ships with the gamedata it needs. Installation has two layers: Metamod:Source hooks into the engine first, then SourceMod adds the plugin environment and admin system on top. Upload both packages into the fof folder over SFTP or the file manager so that an addons directory is created there.
Admins are defined by Steam ID in addons/sourcemod/configs/admins_simple.ini, and in-game the sm_admin menu opens kick, ban, map change and voting tools. Plugins are .smx files that go into addons/sourcemod/plugins. Standouts written specifically for Fistful of Frags include Fistful of Zombies, which adds a zombie survival mode, and a weapon-progression GunGame. The plugin ecosystem is smaller than for more popular Source titles; most generic SourceMod plugins work, but make a habit of testing yours after every game update.
Server config, map cycle and updates
Server settings live in fof/cfg/server.cfg. hostname sets the name in the server list, sv_password an optional join password and rcon_password the remote admin password. mp_timelimit, mp_fraglimit and mp_friendlyfire cover the match rules. A catch for team modes: writing mp_teamplay 1 in server.cfg alone may not be enough; for the server to show up as Team Shootout in the list, the value also needs to be in the launch parameters or in autoexec.cfg.
Map order is kept in mapcycle.txt, and the cycle should only contain maps that suit the mode you picked. Custom maps go into the maps folder as .bsp files, and setting a FastDL address with sv_downloadurl lets players fetch them quickly. When the game updates through Steam, the server needs updating too, or players will not be able to connect. Before any update, use the panel's backup tool to secure your cfg and addons folders.
How do players join a Fistful of Frags server?
Players find your server by name in Steam's or the game's server browser, or open the console and type connect with the IP and port. Source games default to port 27015; your server's assigned port is shown in the control panel, and that is the address to share. Joining through the Steam friends list also works, so anyone can hop in from the profile of a friend who is already playing.
For a special event or a duel night, set sv_password and give it only to the participants. If the server does not appear in the Steam list, check the console for errors first, then confirm the hostname and port are correct. From Istanbul, the server gives players in Türkiye low latency; in duels decided by a single bullet, that shrinks the gap between pulling the trigger and the hit registering. Players joining from the Middle East and the Caucasus get a balanced connection too.
How to Set Up a Fof Server
- 1
Choose the Bronze plan
Fistful of Frags is a light Source game; the 4 GB Bronze plan comfortably carries a full server with bots and a few SourceMod plugins.
- 2
Let automatic setup finish after payment
Once payment is confirmed the server installs itself. Open the control panel and check the console to see it start without errors.
- 3
Set the mode and rules in server.cfg
In fof/cfg/server.cfg set hostname, rcon_password, fof_sv_currentmode and the time limits; for team modes, add mp_teamplay to autoexec.cfg as well.
- 4
Upload Metamod:Source and SourceMod
Upload both packages into the fof folder over SFTP, add your Steam ID to admins_simple.ini and drop the .smx plugins you want into the plugins folder.
- 5
Build your map cycle
List maps that match your chosen mode in mapcycle.txt, add custom .bsp maps to the maps folder and restart the server.
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Call your posse into town
Share the server name or IP:port. Players join from the Steam server browser or connect directly with the connect command.
Frequently Asked Questions
What people ask before starting a Fistful of Frags server: plans, SourceMod, modes, bots and connecting.
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