# dopewars: Server Options

- Server reports to metaserver: If checked, then when running the dopewars server, it will report to the metaserver so that players can find your server from the dopewars website or from the New Game dialog's Metaserver tab. (If not checked, its existence will not be advertised, but people can still connect to your server if they know the hostname and port number.)

- Minimize to System Tray: (Windows only) When running the graphical server, and it is minimized, do not show the window in the normal window list, but in the System Tray (the collection of small icons in the bottom right of the screen). Clicking on the dopewars icon in the Tray will restore the window to its normal state.

- Metaserver hostname / Port: The hostname and port where the dopewars metaserver is located, used by both the server and client. You should not normally need to alter this.

- Web proxy hostname / Port: The hostname and port of an HTTP (web) proxy. If you want (or are required) to use a web proxy to access web pages such as the metaserver, then fill in its name here. If the hostname is left blank, then the metaserver will be contacted directly.

- Script path: The path and name of the webpage on the metaserver which is used to register servers or release details. (You should not normally need to alter this.)

- Comment: A description of your dopewars server, which is sent to the metaserver and can be used to tell potential clients the rough rules of your game.

- MOTD (welcome message): The message of the day, sent to clients when they connect to the server (can be used to tell them more about the setup of the game).