What makes placing a server challenging?
What makes placing a server challenging?
I explain the process for setting up a server, its difficulty level, and the associated costs.
The cost of setting up a server in your area. It seems there might be a need to concentrate on other aspects of the map instead of Africa. They could be aiming to address different priorities on their list before they can focus on your issue—possibly even before they fully understand what you're concerned about. They might already be coordinating with relevant authorities, as government and legislative bodies will likely play a role in infrastructure development. The challenge could stem from insufficient staff or the restrictions caused by remote work limiting the spread of infrastructure projects.
If you're really curious about the difficulty, the straightforward response is that it's challenging because no single organization is responsible for coordinating before you access the server. In reality, many parties are involved, with significant commitments and approvals required.
This discussion is specifically about servers for globally recognized games, not standard home setups.
On one hand, this is Riot Games. I don’t really think they’ll deliver on their promises.
However, for a more realistic perspective, beyond being able to operate in the country without proper permissions, you still face several challenges:
Securing a location with stable internet access
Locating a suitable building to accommodate everything
Assessing the expenses related to utilities
Purchasing the necessary hardware to build and maintain servers
Recruiting staff to oversee the server operations
And finally, you need to explain why investing such resources would be worthwhile.
If market analysis indicates that South Africa—or even the broader African continent—won’t generate sufficient revenue, then major decision-makers are likely to abandon any plans.