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Question Multiplay Price

Discussion in 'Game Server Hosting' started by atmuc, Sep 22, 2022.

  1. atmuc

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    Can you confirm this calculation/info?

    I assume I need the following machine for my game;

    2 CPU core
    4 GB RAM

    For CPU
    2 x 0.038 x 24 = $1.824 / day
    For RAM
    4 x 0.0051 x 24 = $0.4896 / day

    I assume this resource is enough to run 10 game instances (room). There will be 4 players in a room.

    I should keep that machine running 7x24 to be available for my players. Even if no one plays my game, I will pay for CPU, RAM, and Storage. I can set scale rules and new server instances can run. I pay for new instances as long as they run. I need at least one running instance to make my game available for the players.

    I have an $800 credit for 6 months (~$133 / month). After 6 months there will be no free tier for Multiply.

    When I use Multiplay I need Matchmaking service, don't need relay service.

    Storage is just for my build and local files for my game. It is not for the OS files.
     
    atmuc, Sep 22, 2022
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  2. justinbo

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    Hey atmuc,

    That is roughly correct for CPU and RAM pricing calculations. However, you will also need to include pricing estimates for Licensing (Windows only, No fee for Linux), Network, and Storage. Storage would be for the server binary as well as accompanying build files hosted on the server machine. If the server build is setup to generate local game logs, that would go into the calculation as well. Network pricing is set on egress traffic only which will accumulate as you receive more user traffic from the server binary to the user's client.

    As I'm sure you've seen there is a full breakdown on our docs page below including regional pricing differences depending on where you choose to host the server.
    https://docs.unity.com/game-server-hosting/concepts/pricing.html

    Given the obvious potential for variance in usage, please do review your billing estimates as you go to avoid any unforeseen expenses.
    https://dashboard.unity3d.com/metered-billing/usage
     
    justinbo, Sep 22, 2022
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  3. Claytonious

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    Claytonious, Sep 23, 2022
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  4. atmuc

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    Hey @justinbo

    is price calculation per project or per organization? For example, there is a free tier limit. Is this limit per project or per organization or per unity ID?
     
    atmuc, Sep 24, 2022
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  5. justinbo

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    justinbo, Sep 26, 2022
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  6. justinbo

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    Hey atmuc,
    The price calculation is per organization. The promotional credit will be applied on the organizational level across all enabled projects.
     
    justinbo, Sep 26, 2022
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