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Field notes

Before you set off

Short guides about the tech and the people side of squad games. Every note links to the games it talks about.

Guide · 3 Oct 2026Should your squad rent a dedicated server?When hosting from a player's PC is enough, and when a server that is always on is worth it.Read the note →
Feature · 26 Sep 2026Scout, medic, builder: the roles every squad ends up withEven games without classes create roles. Knowing them makes nights smoother. Guide · 18 Sep 2026The first night in a survival game: a squad checklistFive things to agree on before your crew drops into Valheim, Don't Starve Together or Project Zomboid. Guide · 10 Sep 2026Crossplay explained for PC squadsWhat it means when a Steam game says crossplay, and what to check before your crew buys.