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SRCDS stands for Source Dedicated Server. This is a free stand-alone server program created by Valve. Unlike other type of servers, SRCDS does not require steam or even a copy of Half-Life:2 to install. When installing a SRCDS, the update tool will download all the required files for the server of your choice. | SRCDS stands for Source Dedicated Server. This is a free stand-alone server program created by Valve. Unlike other type of servers, SRCDS does not require steam or even a copy of Half-Life:2 to install. When installing a SRCDS, the update tool will download all the required files for the server of your choice. | ||
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==How do I make SRCDS work with Fortress Forever== | ==How do I make SRCDS work with Fortress Forever== | ||
Since SRCDS is made to work with first-party mods (those created by Valve), the Fortress Forever server needs to add to SRCDS. This is done by installing a Half-Life:2 Death Match SRCDS and then adding the FortressForever server to the root. This will all be explained below. | Since SRCDS is made to work with first-party mods (those created by Valve), the Fortress Forever server needs to add to SRCDS. This is done by installing a Half-Life:2 Death Match SRCDS and then adding the FortressForever server to the root. This will all be explained below. | ||
Revision as of 21:47, 9 March 2008
Overview
What is a SRCDS
SRCDS stands for Source Dedicated Server. This is a free stand-alone server program created by Valve. Unlike other type of servers, SRCDS does not require steam or even a copy of Half-Life:2 to install. When installing a SRCDS, the update tool will download all the required files for the server of your choice.
What will does this guild do?
This guide will walk you through how to do a full install of SRCDS with Fortress Forever. This will also explain what you are doing so you can learn more about SRCDS.
How do I make SRCDS work with Fortress Forever
Since SRCDS is made to work with first-party mods (those created by Valve), the Fortress Forever server needs to add to SRCDS. This is done by installing a Half-Life:2 Death Match SRCDS and then adding the FortressForever server to the root. This will all be explained below.
Required Tools
The following tools are required:
- HLDSUpdatetool
- Fortress Forever Server
- 7-Zip/WinZip/WinRar/Ect.
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