I'm pleased to announce that we're starting a new game server to play with the community -- the first since we launched Vergecraft back in 2012. Our Minecraft server was retired last year, but we're ready to play with you all again. This time, we're playing the early access game Rust.

Rust is a (post-apocalyptic?) survival game in the vein of Minecraft that lets players harvest resources, hunt, build settlements, and go to war with other players and tribes. Starting tonight at 8PM, our server will be open for a 48-hour scenario. Think... The Rock.

We've spent the past few days building what might be an impenetrable base. It's heavily armored and deadly -- and it's your job to destroy it. Yes, that means you and everyone who joins tonight and this weekend will need to work together to defeat us using any means necessary (except hacking). Will you build your own opposing fortress? Will you throw yourselves at the gates? Or will you devise a cunning raid and sneak through our defenses? We'll see.

What do I need to play?

You need a Mac or PC that meets the minimum system requirements, and a copy of Rust. It's $19.99 on Steam.

How do I play Rust?



Here's a good beginner's guide.

How do I join the server?

When you launch Rust, you can search for our server by clicking on the "Play" tab. The Verge's server is in the "Modded" category.

The server name is: TheVerge.10x.24/7.

What are the rules?

There are no rules, except for the obvious: no hacking or glitch exploits. The players will win if they can successfully find and destroy the beds in The Verge's base. (Yes, the beds.)

How difficult will it be?

I don't know, you tell me.

What will happen after this weekend?

After this event is finished, we'll switch to a larger map and start fresh for a permanent game. If there's a lot of interest from players, we'll consider increasing the server size beyond 50 players.



Is there anything else I need to know?

Our server runs the Rust Experimental build and several mods designed to speed up the pace of the game. Natural resources are more abundant, harvesting yields are increased, and crafting speed is increased.

Finally, the map is a small, deathmatch-style island. You can see a live map here.

Good luck.