source deicated server (again)

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how do you get source dedicated server to run maps other than lockdown and
overwatch? I have downloaded some smaller maps to use but don`t know how to
make SS recognise them.
Many thanks..

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"Peter Lykkegaard" <polonline@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> "Martin Pick" wrote
>
>> how do you get source dedicated server to run maps other than lockdown
>> and overwatch? I have downloaded some smaller maps to use but don`t know
>> how to make SS recognise them.
>
> Can you start the darn thing with one the two Valve maps?
> There's a dedicated site for srcds
> http://www.srcds.com/db/engine.php [...] 1097362093
>
> I managed to get my srcds run with a custom map last night
> Obviously I don't have my batch/config files as I'm at work
>
> I have altered/added these files
> autoexec.cfg
> server.cfg
> motd.txt
> mapcycle.txt
> maplist.txt
>
> But if you don't find anything I'll post the setup this evening
> Hell I'll even add the darn thing to the AGHL Faq :-)
>
> - Peter
>
i`d appreciate the setup posting as i`m kinda confused as to which
directories the files go in. My version of HL2 is a steam download and i
don`t know if these files need to be in the srcds folder or the HL2mp
folder? :-/

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"Martin Pick" wrote

> i`d appreciate the setup posting as i`m kinda confused as to which
> directories the files go in. My version of HL2 is a steam download and i
> don`t know if these files need to be in the srcds folder or the HL2mp
> folder? :-/
You can get advanced info at
http://www.srcds.com/
http://www.phenylshouse.com/tutorial-2.html

Ok here goes
Main folder (eg hl2dm)
--------------------------------
Files:

motd.txt - welcome message in the <pre></pre> section
--------------------------------
Eg

<pre>
Welcome to Peters DM playground
Current playtest: dm_gasworks_aghl_alpha

CU @ AGHL
</pre>
--------------------------------

maplist.txt - list of maps to be available
--------------------------------
dm_gasworks_aghl_alpha
//dm_lockdown
//dm_overwatch
--------------------------------

mapcycle.txt - how map cycles eg frequenzy of the various maps etc
--------------------------------
dm_gasworks_aghl_alpha
//dm_lockdown
//dm_overwatch
--------------------------------

gameinfo.txt - path setup etc (don't change)

Config folder (eg hl2dm/cfg)
--------------------------------
Files:

skill.cfg
--------------------------------
Health/shield distribution
Amount of damage if shot
Eg increase/decrease damage for headshots, chest, stomach, arm, leg

server.cfg
--------------------------------
Hostname
footsteps, flashlight, gravity, playerspeed, admin password, etc
One important here
sv_region
This tells the master steam servers which area your server is based in. The
variables are: 0: US East coast, 1: US West coast, 2: South America, 3:
Europe, 4: Asia, 5: Australia, 6: Middle East, 7: Africa.

autoexec.cfg (basically command line things)
--------------------------------
map dm_gasworks_aghl_alpha
sv_password "mysecretusrloginpwd"
mp_timelimit 30
mp_teamplay 0 //(change to 1 if you want a team server)

That's just about it :-)

Oh quite forgot
batch files (just love those sobs)

updatehl2dm (paramters in one line)
--------------------------------
HldsUpdateTool.exe
-command update
-game hl2mp
-dir E:\games\srcds
-username steamid
-password somesecretsteamloginpwd
pause

hl2dm.cfg
--------------------------------
srcds.exe -console -game hl2mp -maxplayers 8 -exec autoexec.cfg -port
27015 -autoupdate



- Peter

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"Peter Lykkegaard" <polonline@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> "Martin Pick" wrote
>
>> i`d appreciate the setup posting as i`m kinda confused as to which
>> directories the files go in. My version of HL2 is a steam download and i
>> don`t know if these files need to be in the srcds folder or the HL2mp
>> folder? :-/
> You can get advanced info at
> http://www.srcds.com/
> http://www.phenylshouse.com/tutorial-2.html
>
>
Thanks peter. most helpful. :-)

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"Martin Pick" wrote

> ok, been following a tutorial off one of the websites you suggested Peter,
> but i seem to be missing a couple of files, namely srcds.exe and
> server.cfg. Where are they normally? Should i copy them from my valve
> folder? i understood most of the rest of it. Are the server settings
> already comfigured or do you have to edit/create a file for them too? any
> more help is appreciated.
Actually my fault - a litle bit :-)
I was assuming that you meant the srcds not the dedicated server you can
find in "play games"
Sorry for the inconvinience :-)
Not very easy these things, oh well

Anyway assuming that I have you hooked on the "real" stuff
Here goes

You need to get the srcds from Steam
http://www.steampowered.com/?area=getsteamnow

You need to install this program in another folder than the original Steam
installation
eg <drive>games/srcds

srcds is a _free_ server tool to set up several dedicated servers without
the need of purchasing HL2 for them all
You can create a new free Steam Account for srcds or use an existing account
I have an old HL1 only account I am using

If you'd like to continue with the "play games -> dedicated server" thing
just let me know
Some of the files needs to be altered slightly :-)
Also the path etc is somewhat different

But it's ok - I'll be glad to help you with this

rdgs/Peter

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"Martin Pick" <mpick@mpick.karoo.co.uk> wrote in message
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>
> "Peter Lykkegaard" <polonline@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:35daerF4l51bpU1@individual.net...
>> "Martin Pick" wrote
>>
>>> ok, been following a tutorial off one of the websites you suggested
>>> Peter, but i seem to be missing a couple of files, namely srcds.exe and
>>> server.cfg. Where are they normally? Should i copy them from my valve
>>> folder? i understood most of the rest of it. Are the server settings
>>> already comfigured or do you have to edit/create a file for them too?
>>> any more help is appreciated.
>> Actually my fault - a litle bit :-)
>> I was assuming that you meant the srcds not the dedicated server you can
>> find in "play games"
>> Sorry for the inconvinience :-)
>> Not very easy these things, oh well
>>
>> Anyway assuming that I have you hooked on the "real" stuff
>> Here goes
>>
>> You need to get the srcds from Steam
>> http://www.steampowered.com/?area=getsteamnow
>>
>> You need to install this program in another folder than the original
>> Steam installation
>> eg <drive>games/srcds
>>
>> srcds is a _free_ server tool to set up several dedicated servers without
>> the need of purchasing HL2 for them all
>> You can create a new free Steam Account for srcds or use an existing
>> account
>> I have an old HL1 only account I am using
>>
>> If you'd like to continue with the "play games -> dedicated server" thing
>> just let me know
>> Some of the files needs to be altered slightly :-)
>> Also the path etc is somewhat different
>>
>> But it's ok - I'll be glad to help you with this
>>
>> rdgs/Peter
>>
> thanks, peter. I`m geting there. Never bothered with this on HL1 cos never
> had a decent connection. Have got srcds.exe now, but cannot find any files
> called server.cfg. there is a file called valve.rc that i can open with
> notepad. is this where the server commands go? it has the hostname command
> in it and commands to run user autoexec`s.
>
ran it anyway and got a long list of sounds that couldn`t initialize and the
server didn`t appear on the steam network.

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"Martin Pick"

> ran it anyway and got a long list of sounds that couldn`t initialize and
> the server didn`t appear on the steam network.
Bugger

Here's the original content

------------------------------------
// load the base configuration
//exec default.cfg
// Setup custom controller
exec joystick.cfg

// run a user script file if present
exec autoexec.cfg

//
// stuff command line statements
//
stuffcmds

hostname "Half-Life 2 Deathmatch"

mp_forcerespawn 0
---------------------------------------

Select ansi coding when saving from notepad

I am also at the very early stages here, learning by doing
I'll assume that the valve.rc is a kind of base or standard configuration

HTH/Peter

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"Cannon Fodder" wrote

> It's a lot easier to just go to play games on your steam menu, go down
> to tools and start your dedicated DM server from there... Once you
> start the server you can configure the server by highlighting a line
> and click on edit... You can change map cycle, # of players, internet
> or LAN etc... Only thing they don't have is time limit for map
> cycle...
>
Compared to a single batch file and a Steam Free (tm) computer?

I have full control ...

- Peter