The Problem with Traditional Hosting
Traditional game server hosting charges you for 24/7 uptime:
per month you're paying for (24 hours x 30 days)
But how much do you actually play?
Casual Group
Regular Group
Hardcore
You're paying for 650+ hours of idle time.
How Smart Sleep Works
- Server monitors player connections
- When last player leaves, server goes to sleep after 15 minutes
- When someone tries to connect, server wakes up automatically
- Wake time: under 60 seconds
Real Cost Comparison
| Usage | Traditional (24/7) | Smart Sleep |
|---|---|---|
| 20 hrs/month | ~300 kr | 49 kr |
| 50 hrs/month | ~300 kr | 99 kr |
| 150 hrs/month | ~300 kr | 249 kr |
What About World Data?
Your data is safe
Your game saves, worlds, and configurations are preserved during sleep. Only the server process stops - your data stays safe on our storage.
Is 60 Seconds Too Long?
For casual gaming groups, no. You message your friends "server is waking up" and by the time everyone launches their game, it's ready.
The 60-second wake time is a small trade-off for saving 50-70% on hosting costs.
Conclusion
If you're not running a public 24/7 server, Smart Sleep is the smarter choice. You get the reliability of a dedicated server without paying for idle time.
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