Question For You Techies

Monk · Posted: Sun May 12, 2002 9:25 pm Post subject: Question For You Techies

I am just curious. What exactly do you need to set up a server?
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Robert E. Lee · Registered User Joined: 18 Jul 2001 Posts: 2904

What kind of server? I'm assuming you mean a TFC server. If so, you need at least a P3 500 w 256/mb RAM or better. With a stable OS such as W2K or Linux. Next you need a fast line, preferably a T1, but anything with a 512kb UPLOAD or higher should do.
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hoaxie · Posted: Sun May 12, 2002 9:35 pm Post subject:

If you rent the space, all you need is money.

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Monk · Posted: Sun May 12, 2002 9:37 pm Post subject:

Well, I my dad has what he calls a server set up for hosting websites. I was just curious if I could turn it into a TFC server.

I have all that, how do I set one up?
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Robert E. Lee · Registered User Joined: 18 Jul 2001 Posts: 2904

Just download the server software and install it. I beleive it's around 115mb. You should be able to get it at Fileplanet.

You also realize that if your server is full, the websites will crawl because the server will eat 75-90% of the processor. Unless of course you have dual procesors or a REALLY fast cpu.
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Monk · Posted: Sun May 12, 2002 10:15 pm Post subject:

So basically you can do it with any computer? All you have to do is download the software and install it?

cool

What is the name of the software I have to download? I couldn't find anything that looked right.
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bobins · Posted: Mon May 13, 2002 11:46 am Post subject:

it just seems like a lot of hastl to me

i would prefer to just play on a good -- well known server -- like one of the ville.org servers

Dahak · Posted: Mon May 13, 2002 11:53 am Post subject:

you already have a dedicated server included with yuour HL installation.. you don't need to d/l it

in your half-life folder, there's HLDS.exe.. there ya go, a server

The Nanite · Posted: Mon May 13, 2002 1:34 pm Post subject:

That's all well and good for the basic server setup. What I can't figure out and can't find is how the ville servers do the neat stuff like:
thetime
nextmap
timeleft
glow

I can't find anything on line or in any text files on my hard drive. Setting up a server is something I've been looking at too. The box I have has dual Pentium III 1 Ghz with 1 Gig RAM. I'll probably set it up on the T1 here at the office, that means it will only be online from 6pm edt to 8am edt and all weekend and holidays. I was thinking of calling it NaniteFog's The Ville.org Tribute Server

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ToRaK · Posted: Mon May 13, 2002 2:19 pm Post subject:

Be careful and double check with Rob before using the Ville name. I know that he is very protective of his baby.

Oh, and what your looking for is adminmod. Get it here.
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The Nanite · Posted: Mon May 13, 2002 2:38 pm Post subject:

Yeah, I wouldn't put it up with that name without checking with him. It was just a thought. I figured I would put it out there and see what people had to say. If Rob doesn't post on this thread I'll PM him about it.
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Monk · Posted: Mon May 13, 2002 8:46 pm Post subject:

Dahak · Posted: Mon May 13, 2002 8:55 pm Post subject:

first of all, you need to set up the server configuration file to what you want. for example....

// Use this file to configure your DEDICATED server.
// This config file is executed everytime the server changes levels.

//----------
// IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT LOGGING!: if you want to enable logging
// on your server do NOT do it in this file. Instead, do it in
// autoexec.cfg. Putting "log on" in this file can mess up your
// log files. E-mail hlds@valvesoftware.com with questions.
//---------

decalfrequency 30

sv_maxrate 6000

filterban 1
sv_rcon_minfailures 6
sv_rcon_minfailuretime 60
sv_rcon_banpenalty 0
sv_cheats 0

maxplayers 18

// disable autoaim
sv_aim 0

// player bounding boxes (collisions, not clipping)
sv_clienttrace 3.5

// disable clients' ability to pause the server
pausable 0

// default server name. Change to "Bob's Server", etc.
hostname "Rogue Element - Al's Dirty Secret"

// maximum client movement speed
sv_maxspeed 500

// Set up teamplay variables
mp_teamplay 21

// 30 minute timelimit
mp_timelimit 30

tfc_spectchat 1

// footsteps off
mp_footsteps 0

// Turn off autoteam
tfc_autoteam 0

// Turn on a prematch
tfc_clanbattle 0
tfc_clanbattle_prematch 0
tfc_balance_teams 0
tfc_balance_scores 0

//password
rcon_password "*****"

//server protected password
sv_password ""

sv_allowupload 1
sv_allowdownload 1

//spam stuff
//tfc_spam_limit 0
//tfc_spam_penalty1 0
//tfc_spam_penalty2 0

//logaddress 12.220.244.58 27001
//log on

//limited classes
cr_sniper 2
cr_hwguy 1
cr_engineer 0

put this server.cfg file into your half-life directory

Next, you need to make a shortcut to hlds.exe. Right click on it, and select make shortcut. Then go to the properties of the shortcut, and add the following:

-game tfc -maxplayers 12 (or whatever maxplayers you want)

just double click the shortcut, and you should be set. Type map avanti in the "console" to start a map.

Chan

To be completly off point cause the problem is solved, this is what you need

CASH

GIANT GOBS OF FILTHY CASH!

You willl also need a waffle iron to keep the server warm in the winter and a big ice cube tray to keep it cold in the summer.

Hey kiddies dont try this at home
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ToRaK · Posted: Tue May 14, 2002 9:43 am Post subject:

All this information assumes you are running and Microsoft based server...
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