Core building blocks
- Community: the shared space for players, servers, and discussions
- Server: a dedicated game server instance that players join
- Node: the machine that runs one or more servers
- Agent: the PlayDST service installed on a node to connect it to the platform
- Roles: permissions that control who can host, moderate, and manage infrastructure
Basic use case
Follow a community, join a public server, and participate in discussions once you become a member.Advanced use case
Operate a community with multiple nodes, delegate responsibilities with roles, and run several servers across regions.Next steps
- Learn how communities work in Communities.
- Understand server lifecycle in Servers.
- Connect infrastructure in Nodes.