piqueserver

Piqueserver is an open-source reimplementation of the Ace of Spades 0.75 game server, continued from PySnip. It provides a modern Python 3-based server that is compatible with 0.75 clients and includes administration, scripting, and web status endpoints.

Key Features

• Compatibility with Ace of Spades 0.75 clients and OpenSpades
• Extensive administrator commands and remote console access (SSH manhole)
• Map management: rotation, metadata, map generator, map extensions, and rollback
• Server-side scripts and new gamemodes (e.g., deathmatch, runningman) and gameplay features (airstrikes, melee pickaxe, dirt grenades)
• JSON query webserver and a status server with map overview for monitoring
• Built-in tools for banning/ban subscription and IRC integration for server management
• Distributable via pip, prebuilt wheels for common platforms, and Docker support

Use Cases

• Hosting private or public Ace of Spades 0.75 game servers for communities
• Running custom game modes and scripted server-side gameplay mechanics
• Integrating server status into external dashboards via the JSON status API

Limitations and Considerations

• Official compatibility target is the 0.75 protocol; support for newer client protocol versions is not provided by default
• Requires Python 3.10 or newer; some platforms may need a recent C/C++ compiler to build native components
• Optional features (SSH manhole, geolocation commands) require extra dependencies and enabling during installation

Piqueserver is suitable for server operators who want a feature-rich, scriptable Ace of Spades 0.75 server implemented in Python. It emphasizes compatibility with classic clients while providing modern tooling for administration and monitoring.