doc: added documentation about creating and managing the minecraft servers

src/procedures/minecraft.md

@@ -0,0 +1,174 @@
+# Minecraft Server
+Skynet can host many game servers, however one of the most popular (going back through teh years) is Minecraft.  
+
+## Base Templates
+The base templates for the servers are called [eggs][eggs].  
+These are basically scripts to setup and run the servers in question.
+
+These are created by laying other eggs on top of each otehr to create a single config.   
+Bit of a PITA to make.
+
+### mcsleepingserverstarter-Packwiz-Purpur-Geyser-Floodgate
+This is the core Minecraft egg and can be found [here][eggs_main].  
+It comprises of several components bodged together
+
+#### Sleeping Server Starter
+This is a core component of being able to host multiple servers for multiple Clubs/Socs as it allows us to reduce the footprint of the server when nto so many folks are using it.  
+It listens on Java and Bedrock ports as a low power process and when someone tries to connect it spins up the full server.  
+Coupled with a plugin which shuts down teh server after the last person leaves it is pretty good for keeping resourse useage low.
+
+#### Packwiz
+Packwiz is a package/plugin/mod  manager for minecraft which is compatible with source control.  
+The main repo for the plugins can be found [here][config_repo], with branches for each server configured with it
+
+It allows us to have several plugins as a base that can be used by all servers.
+
+##### Geyser and Floodgate
+These pair together to allow bedrock players to connect and play with a Java server.  
+Quite useful as this encompasses console players.
+
+##### ViaVersion
+This and its partner plugins allow people who dont have the exact right version to match the server to connect.  
+Not perfect but it works pretty well.
+
+#### Purpur
+Purpur is a minecraft server which supports plugins.  
+It is a descendant of Paper and Bukkit and can use plugins built for those.
+
+## Server - New
+### Create user account
+On the [admin page][panel_users] create an account for the Club/Soc which is getting the server.  
+Use their UL Wolves email for the email, username can be whatever as long as its descriptive of the Club/Soc.  
+Their role should be ``Server Admin``.
+
+For password use a random string (I use 42 characters) and then email it to their Wolves address.  
+We are able to reset it in the future if required.  
+
+### Server setup
+#### Config
+1. On the [config repo][config_repo] fork off of main and name it after the Club/Soc and push.
+2. Then on the web version of teh repo find that branch and teh ``pack.toml`` and click into it.
+3. In the top right hand corner of the file you will see a button called ``raw``, select that.  
+   ![Raw File Button](minecraft/raw_file.png)
+4. Copy the link of the page, will be used shortly.
+
+#### Pelican Setup
+On Pelican, on the [servers page][panel_servers] create a new server.
+
+##### Information
+###### Name
+Enter teh Club/Soc who is getting it.  
+
+###### Owner
+Select teh account you created earlier.
+
+###### Primary Allocation
+You will need to select the ``+``.  
+For ``IP Address`` select teh ``193.1.99.xyz`` address.  
+For ``Ports`` enter the minecraft port you have chosen, you can see the existing ports on [NixOS][nixos_minecraft]  
+Java ports take the form of ``255XY`` while Bedrock takes ``244XY``, with teh ``XY`` being teh same for both (makes it easier to keep track).
+
+Once ye have that chosen click on teh ``Next Step``.
+
+##### Egg Configuration
+###### Egg
+Select the ``mcsleepingserverstarter-Packwiz-Purpur-Geyser-Floodgate`` egg.  
+
+###### Packwiz URL
+Then enter teh URL you copied previously into the input.   
+
+Once ye have that chosen click on teh ``Next Step``.
+
+##### Environment Configuration
+###### Memory
+Set this to be ``Limited`` and between ``8000`` and ``12000``
+
+Once ye have that chosen click on teh ``Create Server``.
+
+#### NixOS
+In NixOS you have to create DNS entries so folks can easily connect to teh server.  
+Location is in [``minecraft.nix``][nixos_minecraft], copy the existing format.
+
+This will allow players to connect to ``minecraft.$CLUBSOC.games.skynet.ie``, although bedrock players will still need to use the port.
+
+
+### Server Configuration
+#### ``server.properties``
+
+This is to allow bedrock users to text chat
+````
+enforce-secure-profile: false
+````
+
+#### ``plugins/Geyser-Spigot/config.yml``
+Set the bedrock port
+
+```yaml
+bedrock:
+   port: 24423
+```
+
+Also set the authtype to be ``floodgate``
+```yaml
+remote:
+   auth-type: floodgate
+```
+
+#### ``sleepingSettings.yml``
+Bedrock port needs to be added to this file:
+```yaml
+bedrockPort: 24423
+```
+
+## Server - Update
+
+### Plugins Modification
+#### DevShell
+In the [config repo][config_repo] run this command to enter teh devshell which gives you access to ``packwiz``:
+
+```shell
+nix develop
+```
+
+#### Add
+Once in the devshell use the add command to add a plugin.
+
+```shell
+packwiz modrinth add $LinkToModrinthPlugin
+```
+
+Commit and push.
+
+#### Update
+To update all plugins you can use this command 
+```shell
+packwiz update --all
+```
+Commit and push.
+
+#### Remove
+To remove a plugin just delete the ``*.pw.toml``.  
+Then run the refresh command to update teh pack
+```shell
+packwiz refresh
+```
+Commit and push.
+
+### Server Update
+Now that teh pack has been updated you need to restart teh server to pull it in.
+
+1. ``Stop`` the server
+    * This stops the java server, does not start teh ``sleepingserverstarter`` server. 
+2. ``Kill`` the server
+    * This stops the ``sleepingserverstarter`` server.
+3. ``Start`` the server
+    * This restarts everything and pulls in teh updates.
+
+
+
+[eggs]: https://panel.games.skynet.ie/admin/eggs
+[eggs_main]: https://panel.games.skynet.ie/admin/eggs/22/edit?tab=-configuration-tab
+[config_repo]: https://forgejo.skynet.ie/silver/Testing_packwiz
+[panel_users]: https://panel.games.skynet.ie/admin/users
+[panel_servers]: https://panel.games.skynet.ie/admin/servers
+[nixos_minecraft]: https://forgejo.skynet.ie/Skynet/nixos/src/branch/main/applications/games/minecraft.nix#L27