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Talk:How to install a SRCDS

2011-09-14T06:50:52Z

Mooga:

I'm going to do a write-up on installed a SRCDS server and then making it work with FF. I'll also post a link to SRCDS.com since that site is an AMAZING tool. It's a shame that Server Installs are rarely well-documented. --[[User:Mooga|Mooga]] 17:36, 9 March 2008 (CDT)

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hldsupdatetool.exe -command update -game hl2dm -dir C:\ff-server

Should hl2dm not be hl2mp? - Opty

No, it should be hl2mp. If you run a list command (hldsupdatetool.exe -command update -game list) you will see that the game option is hl2mp. We've also listed them all nicely in the [http://forums.srcds.com/viewtopic/7553 srcds.com forum FAQ section]. (I've also uinstalled a HL2DM server before with this command). --[[User:Mooga|Mooga]] 10:36, 19 September 2008 (CDT)

Ye, that was what I was asking, the page said hl2dm at the point when i posted that. It was fixed shortly afterwards. --[[User:Opty|Opty]] 14:25, 19 September 2008 (CDT)

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I made some minor tweaks and updates to this article. Took out references of version numbers and make the script a little cleaner. Fixed some minor grammar. --[[User:Mooga|Mooga]] 23:50, 13 September 2011 (PDT)

How to install a SRCDS

2011-09-14T06:48:53Z

Mooga: /* HLDSUpdatetool */

[[Category:Tutorials]]
[[Category:0-Star_Articles]]

==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. Since SRCDS is for a Dedicated Server, you can not play on the same computer that your Dedicated Server is running on. To play and host on the same computer, create a listen server from in-game.

===What does this guide 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.exe
* Fortress Forever Server
* 7-Zip/WinZip/WinRar/Ect.

==Walk Through==
===HLDSUpdatetool===
To start off, you need to download HLDSUpdatetool installer. This can be downloaded directly from steam [http://www.steampowered.com/download/hldsupdatetool.exe here]. Once downloaded, double click on the installer and install it to '''c:\hldsupdatetool'''. This will make it easy to find when you need it again.

===HL2DM Install===
First we need to find our way over to the installer. Start by opening a command line. This can be done by going to Start --> Run and then typing cmd. There are a few things you want to do. First you want to move to your C drive. Then create a folder for your server. Then move into your installer folder. Use the following commands:
cd c:\
mkdir \ff-server
cd \hldsupdatetool
Now that you are in the hldsupdatetool folder, run this command to install HL2DM:
hldsupdatetool.exe -command update -game hl2mp -dir c:\ff-server
You should see tons of text scroll by as the correct files are downloaded directly from the Steam servers to your server. Congrats! You have installed a HL2DM server!

===FF Server Install===
Download the most recent Fortress Forever FULL [SERVER]. This can be downloaded [[Downloads#Files_for_server_operators |here]].

Now unzip the whole FULL server to C:\ff-server.

===Adding Your server.cfg File===
In the C:\ff-server\fortressforever\cfg folder, create a new file with notepad called "server.cfg". Make sure there is NOT a .txt at the end or the config will not run. Add this to that file and customize at will:

//Standard SERVER.CFG

hostname "My Fortress Forever Server!" // Put your server's name in quotes here.

sv_password "" // Put a password here to lock your server.
rcon_password "rcon123abc" // Put an RCON password here for remote server administration (HLSW, client, etc.)

mp_timelimit 30 // Map time limit, in minutes.
mp_friendlyfire 0 // Friendly fire. 1 = On. 0 = Off.

//====================================================
// Class limits. Set to -1 to disable the class. 0 for unlimited.
cr_scout 0 // Scout class limit.
cr_sniper 0 // Sniper class limit.
cr_soldier 0 // Soldier class limit.
cr_demoman 0 // Demoman class limit.
cr_medic 0 // Medic class limit.
cr_hwguy 0 // HWGuy class limit.
cr_pyro 0 // Pyro class limit.
cr_spy 0 // Spy class limit.
cr_engineer 0 // Engineer class limit.

sv_rcon_maxfailures 3 // How many times an RCON password can be entered incorrectly before banning the user.
sv_alltalk 0 // Alltalk enables voice comms between all teams/players.
sv_voiceenable 1 // Enables voice chat. Use 0 for no voice.

mp_allowspectators 1 // Allows players to spectate.
mp_footsteps 0 // Footstep sounds. 0 = Off, 1 = On
sv_mincmdrate 0 // Minimum cl_cmdrate
sv_maxcmdrate 100 // Maximum cl_cmdrate
sv_minupdaterate 10 // Minimum cl_updaterate
sv_maxupdaterate 100 // Maximum cl_updaterate
sv_minrate 2000 // Minimum rate
sv_maxrate 20000 // Maximum rate
sv_unlag 1 // Lag compensation.
sv_maxunlag 0.3
sv_spectatorchat 1 // Allows spectators to chat.
sv_cheats 0 // Turns cheat cvars off.
sv_allowupload 1 // Allow uploading of files to server. (For sprays)
sv_allowdownload 1 // Allow downloading from server.
sv_voicecodec vaudio_speex // The server's audio codec.
sv_specaccelerate 5 // How quickly spectators accelerate when moving around the map.
sv_specspeed 2 // Spectator max speed.

log on // enable or disable server logging. on is on / off is off
sv_logbans 1 // Log server bans in the server logs
sv_logecho 1 // Echo log information to the console. 0 is off 1 is on
sv_logfile 1 // Log server information in the log file. 0 is off 1 is on
sv_log_onefile 1 // log everything in one file

exec banned_user.cfg // A list of all bans, in case the server crashes.

===Starting Your FF Server===
To make your life easier, here is a windows batch script to automatically run your server. It will also automatically re-start the server if it gets sent a quit or exit command. Create a new file in notepad and save it as "SRCDS Guardian 3.bat". Make sure there is NOT a .txt at the end or the script will not run. Add this to that file:

::=======================::
:: SRCDS Guardian 3.0 ::
:: Mooga ::
:: SRCDS.com ::
::=======================::

::=========================================================::
:: Thanks To Black-Sky & Drocona for making SRCDS Guardian ::
:: This script is open source. Feel free to edit at will. ::
:: ::
:: This version was written for use with Fortress Forever. ::
:: Please visit fortress-forever.com for more information. ::
:: ::
:: This script was writen for the use of the srcds.com ::
:: online community. If you are interested in running a ::
:: Source Dedicated Server or need help, drop by our ::
:: forums at... http://forums.srcds.com ::
::=========================================================::

::=======================::
:: SET YOUR VARIABLES! ::
::=======================::

::=======================::
:: Window and Log name ::
:: Replace "My FF Server"::
::=======================::
set servername=My FF Server

::=======================::
:: Your start command ::
:: Replace after = ::
::=======================::
set runcmd=C:\ff-server\srcds.exe -console -game fortressforever -maxplayers 22 +fps_max 200 -port 27015 +map ff_2fort -tickrate 66

::=======================::
:: End of variables ::
::=======================::

:: This will keep the window clean and easy to read
@echo off

:: Sets the title of the window
title SRCDS Guardian 3.0 %servername%

:: Clears the window incase there is anything there
cls

:: Prints to the window what we are doing
echo SRCDS Guardian 3.0 has been started!
echo.
echo *************************************************************************
echo To close the server, close this window and type exit in the server window
echo *************************************************************************
echo.
echo.
echo %servername% is now starting...
>> "%servername%.log" echo.
>> "%servername%.log" echo.
>> "%servername%.log" echo (%date%)(%time%) SRCDS Guardian 3.0 has been started!
>> "%servername%.log" echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now starting...

:: This is a return point in case the server crashes or is closed
:restart

echo.
echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now ONLINE
echo Watching %servername% for crashes...
>> "%servername%.log" echo.
>> "%servername%.log" echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now ONLINE
>> "%servername%.log" echo (%date%)(%time%) Watching %servername% for crashes...

::Start the actual server
start /wait %runcmd%

echo.
echo (%date%)(%time%) Crash or Close detected!
echo %servername% is now restarting...
>> "%servername%.log" echo.
>> "%servername%.log" echo (%date%)(%time%) Crash or Close detected!
>> "%servername%.log" echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now restarting...

::Server crashed or closed, so we point it to the return point to start the server again
goto restart

==Links==
Here are some useful links for running a SRCDS.

[http://www.srcds.com srcds.com] - The best and only dedicated community for running a Source Dedicated Server

[http://forums.srcds.com srcds.com forums] - srcds.com's forums with many experienced admins willing to help. There are several active Fortress Forever forum member who are also active on this forum.

How to install a SRCDS

2011-09-14T06:48:15Z

Mooga:

[[Category:Tutorials]]
[[Category:0-Star_Articles]]

==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. Since SRCDS is for a Dedicated Server, you can not play on the same computer that your Dedicated Server is running on. To play and host on the same computer, create a listen server from in-game.

===What does this guide 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.exe
* Fortress Forever Server
* 7-Zip/WinZip/WinRar/Ect.

==Walk Through==
===HLDSUpdatetool===
To start off, you need to download HLDSUpdatetool installer. This can be downloaded directly from steam [http://www.steampowered.com/download/hldsupdatetool.exe here]. Once downloaded, double click on the installer and install it to '''c:\hldsupdatetool'''. This will make it easy to find it you ever need it again.
===HL2DM Install===
First we need to find our way over to the installer. Start by opening a command line. This can be done by going to Start --> Run and then typing cmd. There are a few things you want to do. First you want to move to your C drive. Then create a folder for your server. Then move into your installer folder. Use the following commands:
cd c:\
mkdir \ff-server
cd \hldsupdatetool
Now that you are in the hldsupdatetool folder, run this command to install HL2DM:
hldsupdatetool.exe -command update -game hl2mp -dir c:\ff-server
You should see tons of text scroll by as the correct files are downloaded directly from the Steam servers to your server. Congrats! You have installed a HL2DM server!

===FF Server Install===
Download the most recent Fortress Forever FULL [SERVER]. This can be downloaded [[Downloads#Files_for_server_operators |here]].

Now unzip the whole FULL server to C:\ff-server.

===Adding Your server.cfg File===
In the C:\ff-server\fortressforever\cfg folder, create a new file with notepad called "server.cfg". Make sure there is NOT a .txt at the end or the config will not run. Add this to that file and customize at will:

//Standard SERVER.CFG

hostname "My Fortress Forever Server!" // Put your server's name in quotes here.

sv_password "" // Put a password here to lock your server.
rcon_password "rcon123abc" // Put an RCON password here for remote server administration (HLSW, client, etc.)

mp_timelimit 30 // Map time limit, in minutes.
mp_friendlyfire 0 // Friendly fire. 1 = On. 0 = Off.

//====================================================
// Class limits. Set to -1 to disable the class. 0 for unlimited.
cr_scout 0 // Scout class limit.
cr_sniper 0 // Sniper class limit.
cr_soldier 0 // Soldier class limit.
cr_demoman 0 // Demoman class limit.
cr_medic 0 // Medic class limit.
cr_hwguy 0 // HWGuy class limit.
cr_pyro 0 // Pyro class limit.
cr_spy 0 // Spy class limit.
cr_engineer 0 // Engineer class limit.

sv_rcon_maxfailures 3 // How many times an RCON password can be entered incorrectly before banning the user.
sv_alltalk 0 // Alltalk enables voice comms between all teams/players.
sv_voiceenable 1 // Enables voice chat. Use 0 for no voice.

mp_allowspectators 1 // Allows players to spectate.
mp_footsteps 0 // Footstep sounds. 0 = Off, 1 = On
sv_mincmdrate 0 // Minimum cl_cmdrate
sv_maxcmdrate 100 // Maximum cl_cmdrate
sv_minupdaterate 10 // Minimum cl_updaterate
sv_maxupdaterate 100 // Maximum cl_updaterate
sv_minrate 2000 // Minimum rate
sv_maxrate 20000 // Maximum rate
sv_unlag 1 // Lag compensation.
sv_maxunlag 0.3
sv_spectatorchat 1 // Allows spectators to chat.
sv_cheats 0 // Turns cheat cvars off.
sv_allowupload 1 // Allow uploading of files to server. (For sprays)
sv_allowdownload 1 // Allow downloading from server.
sv_voicecodec vaudio_speex // The server's audio codec.
sv_specaccelerate 5 // How quickly spectators accelerate when moving around the map.
sv_specspeed 2 // Spectator max speed.

log on // enable or disable server logging. on is on / off is off
sv_logbans 1 // Log server bans in the server logs
sv_logecho 1 // Echo log information to the console. 0 is off 1 is on
sv_logfile 1 // Log server information in the log file. 0 is off 1 is on
sv_log_onefile 1 // log everything in one file

exec banned_user.cfg // A list of all bans, in case the server crashes.

===Starting Your FF Server===
To make your life easier, here is a windows batch script to automatically run your server. It will also automatically re-start the server if it gets sent a quit or exit command. Create a new file in notepad and save it as "SRCDS Guardian 3.bat". Make sure there is NOT a .txt at the end or the script will not run. Add this to that file:

::=======================::
:: SRCDS Guardian 3.0 ::
:: Mooga ::
:: SRCDS.com ::
::=======================::

::=========================================================::
:: Thanks To Black-Sky & Drocona for making SRCDS Guardian ::
:: This script is open source. Feel free to edit at will. ::
:: ::
:: This version was written for use with Fortress Forever. ::
:: Please visit fortress-forever.com for more information. ::
:: ::
:: This script was writen for the use of the srcds.com ::
:: online community. If you are interested in running a ::
:: Source Dedicated Server or need help, drop by our ::
:: forums at... http://forums.srcds.com ::
::=========================================================::

::=======================::
:: SET YOUR VARIABLES! ::
::=======================::

::=======================::
:: Window and Log name ::
:: Replace "My FF Server"::
::=======================::
set servername=My FF Server

::=======================::
:: Your start command ::
:: Replace after = ::
::=======================::
set runcmd=C:\ff-server\srcds.exe -console -game fortressforever -maxplayers 22 +fps_max 200 -port 27015 +map ff_2fort -tickrate 66

::=======================::
:: End of variables ::
::=======================::

:: This will keep the window clean and easy to read
@echo off

:: Sets the title of the window
title SRCDS Guardian 3.0 %servername%

:: Clears the window incase there is anything there
cls

:: Prints to the window what we are doing
echo SRCDS Guardian 3.0 has been started!
echo.
echo *************************************************************************
echo To close the server, close this window and type exit in the server window
echo *************************************************************************
echo.
echo.
echo %servername% is now starting...
>> "%servername%.log" echo.
>> "%servername%.log" echo.
>> "%servername%.log" echo (%date%)(%time%) SRCDS Guardian 3.0 has been started!
>> "%servername%.log" echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now starting...

:: This is a return point in case the server crashes or is closed
:restart

echo.
echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now ONLINE
echo Watching %servername% for crashes...
>> "%servername%.log" echo.
>> "%servername%.log" echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now ONLINE
>> "%servername%.log" echo (%date%)(%time%) Watching %servername% for crashes...

::Start the actual server
start /wait %runcmd%

echo.
echo (%date%)(%time%) Crash or Close detected!
echo %servername% is now restarting...
>> "%servername%.log" echo.
>> "%servername%.log" echo (%date%)(%time%) Crash or Close detected!
>> "%servername%.log" echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now restarting...

::Server crashed or closed, so we point it to the return point to start the server again
goto restart

==Links==
Here are some useful links for running a SRCDS.

[http://www.srcds.com srcds.com] - The best and only dedicated community for running a Source Dedicated Server

[http://forums.srcds.com srcds.com forums] - srcds.com's forums with many experienced admins willing to help. There are several active Fortress Forever forum member who are also active on this forum.

How to install a SRCDS

2010-02-26T21:42:10Z

Mooga: /* Starting Your FF Server */

[[Category:Tutorials]]
[[Category:0-Star_Articles]]

==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. Since SRCDS is for a Dedicated Server, you can not play on the same computer that your Dedicated Server is running on. To play and host on the same computer, create a listen server from in-game.

===What does this guide 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.exe
* Fortress Forever Server
* 7-Zip/WinZip/WinRar/Ect.

==Walk Through==
===HLDSUpdatetool===
To start off, you need to download HLDSUpdatetool installer. This can be downloaded directly from steam [http://www.steampowered.com/download/hldsupdatetool.exe here]. Once downloaded, double click on the installer and install it to c:\hldsupdatetool. This will make it easy to find it you ever need it again.
===HL2DM Install===
First we need to find our way over to the installer. Start by opening a command line. This can be done by going to Start --> Run and then typing cmd. There are a few things you want to do. First you want to move to your C drive. Then create a folder for your server. Then move into your installer folder. Use the following commands:
c:
mkdir \ff-server
cd \hldsupdatetool
Now that you are in the hldsupdatetool folder, run this command to install HL2DM:
hldsupdatetool -command update -game hl2mp -dir c:\ff-server
You should see tons of text scroll by as the correct files are downloaded directly from the Steam servers to your server. Congrats! You have installed a HL2DM server!

===FF Server Install===
Download the Fortress Forever 2.41 FULL [SERVER]. This can be downloaded [[Downloads#Files_for_server_operators |here]].

Now unzip the whole 2.41 FULL server to C:\ff-server.

===Adding Your server.cfg File===
In the C:\ff-server\fortressforever\cfg folder, create a new file with notepad called "server.cfg". Make sure there is NOT a .txt at the end or the config will not run. Add this to that file and customize at will:

//Standard SERVER.CFG

hostname "My Fortress Forever Server!" // Put your server's name in quotes here.

sv_password "" // Put a password here to lock your server.
rcon_password "rcon123abc" // Put an RCON password here for remote server administration (HLSW, client, etc.)

mp_timelimit 30 // Map time limit, in minutes.
mp_friendlyfire 0 // Friendly fire. 1 = On. 0 = Off.

//====================================================
// Class limits. Set to -1 to disable the class. 0 for unlimited.
cr_scout 0 // Scout class limit.
cr_sniper 0 // Sniper class limit.
cr_soldier 0 // Soldier class limit.
cr_demoman 0 // Demoman class limit.
cr_medic 0 // Medic class limit.
cr_hwguy 0 // HWGuy class limit.
cr_pyro 0 // Pyro class limit.
cr_spy 0 // Spy class limit.
cr_engineer 0 // Engineer class limit.

sv_rcon_maxfailures 3 // How many times an RCON password can be entered incorrectly before banning the user.
sv_alltalk 0 // Alltalk enables voice comms between all teams/players.
sv_voiceenable 1 // Enables voice chat. Use 0 for no voice.

mp_allowspectators 1 // Allows players to spectate.
mp_footsteps 0 // Footstep sounds. 0 = Off, 1 = On
sv_mincmdrate 0 // Minimum cl_cmdrate
sv_maxcmdrate 100 // Maximum cl_cmdrate
sv_minupdaterate 10 // Minimum cl_updaterate
sv_maxupdaterate 100 // Maximum cl_updaterate
sv_minrate 2000 // Minimum rate
sv_maxrate 20000 // Maximum rate
sv_unlag 1 // Lag compensation.
sv_maxunlag 0.3
sv_spectatorchat 1 // Allows spectators to chat.
sv_cheats 0 // Turns cheat cvars off.
sv_allowupload 1 // Allow uploading of files to server. (For sprays)
sv_allowdownload 1 // Allow downloading from server.
sv_voicecodec vaudio_speex // The server's audio codec.
sv_specaccelerate 5 // How quickly spectators accelerate when moving around the map.
sv_specspeed 2 // Spectator max speed.

log on // enable or disable server logging. on is on / off is off
sv_logbans 1 // Log server bans in the server logs
sv_logecho 1 // Echo log information to the console. 0 is off 1 is on
sv_logfile 1 // Log server information in the log file. 0 is off 1 is on
sv_log_onefile 1 // log everything in one file

exec banned_user.cfg // A list of all bans, in case the server crashes.

===Starting Your FF Server===
To make your life easier, here is a windows batch script to automatically run your server. It will also automatically re-start the server if it gets sent a quit or exit command. Create a new file in notepad and save it as "SRCDS Guardian 2.bat". Make sure there is NOT a .txt at the end or the script will not run. Add this to that file:

::=======================::
:: SRCDS Guardian 3.0 ::
:: Mooga ::
:: SRCDS.com ::
::=======================::

::=========================================================::
:: Thanks To Black-Sky & Drocona for making SRCDS Guardian ::
:: This script is open source. Feel free to edit at will. ::
:: ::
:: This script was writen for the use of the srcds.com ::
:: online community. If you are interested in running a ::
:: Source Dedicated Server or need help, drop by our ::
:: forums at... http://forums.srcds.com ::
::=========================================================::

::=======================::
:: SET YOUR VARIABLES! ::
::=======================::

::=======================::
:: Window and Log name ::
:: Replace "My Server" ::
::=======================::
set servername=My Server

::=======================::
:: Your start command ::
:: Replace after = ::
::=======================::
set runcmd=C:\ff-server\srcds.exe -console -game fortressforever -maxplayers 22 +fps_max 200 -port 27015 +map ff_2fort -tickrate 66

::=======================::
:: End of variables ::
::=======================::

:: This will keep the window clean and easy to read
@echo off

:: Sets the title of the window
title SRCDS Guardian 3.0 %servername%

:: Clears the window incase there is anything there
cls

:: Prints to the window what we are doing
echo SRCDS Guardian 3.0 has been started!
echo.
echo *************************************************************************
echo To close the server, close this window and type exit in the server window
echo *************************************************************************
echo.
echo.
echo %servername% is now starting...
>> "%servername%.log" echo.
>> "%servername%.log" echo.
>> "%servername%.log" echo (%date%)(%time%) SRCDS Guardian 2.0 has been started!
>> "%servername%.log" echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now starting...

:: This is a return point in case the server crashes or is closed
:restart

echo.
echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now ONLINE
echo Watching %servername% for crashes...
>> "%servername%.log" echo.
>> "%servername%.log" echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now ONLINE
>> "%servername%.log" echo (%date%)(%time%) Watching %servername% for crashes...

::Start the actual server
start /wait %runcmd%

echo.
echo (%date%)(%time%) Crash or Close detected!
echo %servername% is now restarting...
>> "%servername%.log" echo.
>> "%servername%.log" echo (%date%)(%time%) Crash or Close detected!
>> "%servername%.log" echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now restarting...

::Server crashed or closed, so we point it to the return point to start the server again
goto restart

==Links==
Here are some useful links for running a SRCDS.

[http://www.srcds.com srcds.com] - The best and only dedicated community for running a Source Dedicated Server

[http://forums.srcds.com srcds.com forums] - srcds.com's forums with many experienced admins willing to help. Active Fortress Forever member, Mooga, is a Moderator for the forums.

How to install a SRCDS

2010-02-26T21:41:12Z

Mooga: /* Starting Your FF Server */

[[Category:Tutorials]]
[[Category:0-Star_Articles]]

==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. Since SRCDS is for a Dedicated Server, you can not play on the same computer that your Dedicated Server is running on. To play and host on the same computer, create a listen server from in-game.

===What does this guide 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.exe
* Fortress Forever Server
* 7-Zip/WinZip/WinRar/Ect.

==Walk Through==
===HLDSUpdatetool===
To start off, you need to download HLDSUpdatetool installer. This can be downloaded directly from steam [http://www.steampowered.com/download/hldsupdatetool.exe here]. Once downloaded, double click on the installer and install it to c:\hldsupdatetool. This will make it easy to find it you ever need it again.
===HL2DM Install===
First we need to find our way over to the installer. Start by opening a command line. This can be done by going to Start --> Run and then typing cmd. There are a few things you want to do. First you want to move to your C drive. Then create a folder for your server. Then move into your installer folder. Use the following commands:
c:
mkdir \ff-server
cd \hldsupdatetool
Now that you are in the hldsupdatetool folder, run this command to install HL2DM:
hldsupdatetool -command update -game hl2mp -dir c:\ff-server
You should see tons of text scroll by as the correct files are downloaded directly from the Steam servers to your server. Congrats! You have installed a HL2DM server!

===FF Server Install===
Download the Fortress Forever 2.41 FULL [SERVER]. This can be downloaded [[Downloads#Files_for_server_operators |here]].

Now unzip the whole 2.41 FULL server to C:\ff-server.

===Adding Your server.cfg File===
In the C:\ff-server\fortressforever\cfg folder, create a new file with notepad called "server.cfg". Make sure there is NOT a .txt at the end or the config will not run. Add this to that file and customize at will:

//Standard SERVER.CFG

hostname "My Fortress Forever Server!" // Put your server's name in quotes here.

sv_password "" // Put a password here to lock your server.
rcon_password "rcon123abc" // Put an RCON password here for remote server administration (HLSW, client, etc.)

mp_timelimit 30 // Map time limit, in minutes.
mp_friendlyfire 0 // Friendly fire. 1 = On. 0 = Off.

//====================================================
// Class limits. Set to -1 to disable the class. 0 for unlimited.
cr_scout 0 // Scout class limit.
cr_sniper 0 // Sniper class limit.
cr_soldier 0 // Soldier class limit.
cr_demoman 0 // Demoman class limit.
cr_medic 0 // Medic class limit.
cr_hwguy 0 // HWGuy class limit.
cr_pyro 0 // Pyro class limit.
cr_spy 0 // Spy class limit.
cr_engineer 0 // Engineer class limit.

sv_rcon_maxfailures 3 // How many times an RCON password can be entered incorrectly before banning the user.
sv_alltalk 0 // Alltalk enables voice comms between all teams/players.
sv_voiceenable 1 // Enables voice chat. Use 0 for no voice.

mp_allowspectators 1 // Allows players to spectate.
mp_footsteps 0 // Footstep sounds. 0 = Off, 1 = On
sv_mincmdrate 0 // Minimum cl_cmdrate
sv_maxcmdrate 100 // Maximum cl_cmdrate
sv_minupdaterate 10 // Minimum cl_updaterate
sv_maxupdaterate 100 // Maximum cl_updaterate
sv_minrate 2000 // Minimum rate
sv_maxrate 20000 // Maximum rate
sv_unlag 1 // Lag compensation.
sv_maxunlag 0.3
sv_spectatorchat 1 // Allows spectators to chat.
sv_cheats 0 // Turns cheat cvars off.
sv_allowupload 1 // Allow uploading of files to server. (For sprays)
sv_allowdownload 1 // Allow downloading from server.
sv_voicecodec vaudio_speex // The server's audio codec.
sv_specaccelerate 5 // How quickly spectators accelerate when moving around the map.
sv_specspeed 2 // Spectator max speed.

log on // enable or disable server logging. on is on / off is off
sv_logbans 1 // Log server bans in the server logs
sv_logecho 1 // Echo log information to the console. 0 is off 1 is on
sv_logfile 1 // Log server information in the log file. 0 is off 1 is on
sv_log_onefile 1 // log everything in one file

exec banned_user.cfg // A list of all bans, in case the server crashes.

===Starting Your FF Server===
To make your life easier, here is a windows batch script to automatically run your server. It will also automatically re-start the server if it gets sent a quit or exit command. Create a new file in notepad and save it as "SRCDS Guardian 2.bat". Make sure there is NOT a .txt at the end or the script will not run. Add this to that file:

::=======================::
:: SRCDS Guardian 3.0 ::
:: Mooga ::
:: SRCDS.com ::
::=======================::

::=========================================================::
:: Thanks To Black-Sky & Drocona for making SRCDS Guardian ::
:: This script is open source. Feel free to edit at will. ::
:: ::
:: This script was writen for the use of the srcds.com ::
:: online community. If you are interested in running a ::
:: Source Dedicated Server or need help, drop by our ::
:: forums at... http://forums.srcds.com ::
::=========================================================::

::=======================::
:: SET YOUR VARIABLES! ::
::=======================::

::=======================::
:: Window and Log name ::
:: Replace "My Server" ::
::=======================::
set servername=My Server

::=======================::
:: Your start command ::
:: Replace after = ::
::=======================::
set runcmd=C:\ff-server\srcds.exe -console -game fortressforever -maxplayers 22 +fps_max 200 -port 27015 +map ff_2fort -tickrate 66

::=======================::
:: End of variables ::
::=======================::

:: This will keep the window clean and easy to read
@echo off

:: Sets the title of the window
title SRCDS Guardian 3.0 %servername%

:: Clears the window incase there is anything there
cls

:: Prints to the window what we are doing
echo SRCDS Guardian 3.0 has been started!
echo.
echo *************************************************************************
echo To close the server, close this window and type exit in the server window
echo *************************************************************************
echo.
echo.
echo %servername% is now starting...
>> "%servername%.log" echo.
>> "%servername%.log" echo.
>> "%servername%.log" echo (%date%)(%time%) SRCDS Guardian 2.0 has been started!
>> "%servername%.log" echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now starting...

:: This is a return point in case the server crashes or is closed
:restart

echo.
echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now ONLINE
echo Watching %servername% for crashes...
>> "%servername%.log" echo.
>> "%servername%.log" echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now ONLINE
>> "%servername%.log" echo (%date%)(%time%) Watching %servername% for crashes...

::Start the actual server
start /wait %runcmd%

echo.
echo (%date%)(%time%) Crash or Close detected!
echo %servername% is now restarting...
>> "%servername%.log" echo.
>> "%servername%.log" echo (%date%)(%time%) Crash or Close detected!
>> "%servername%.log" echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now restarting...

::Server crashed or closed, so we point it to the return point to start the server again
goto restart

==Links==
Here are some useful links for running a SRCDS.

[http://www.srcds.com srcds.com] - The best and only dedicated community for running a Source Dedicated Server

[http://forums.srcds.com srcds.com forums] - srcds.com's forums with many experienced admins willing to help. Active Fortress Forever member, Mooga, is a Moderator for the forums.

How to install a SRCDS

2010-02-26T21:33:56Z

Mooga: /* FF Server Install */

[[Category:Tutorials]]
[[Category:0-Star_Articles]]

==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. Since SRCDS is for a Dedicated Server, you can not play on the same computer that your Dedicated Server is running on. To play and host on the same computer, create a listen server from in-game.

===What does this guide 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.exe
* Fortress Forever Server
* 7-Zip/WinZip/WinRar/Ect.

==Walk Through==
===HLDSUpdatetool===
To start off, you need to download HLDSUpdatetool installer. This can be downloaded directly from steam [http://www.steampowered.com/download/hldsupdatetool.exe here]. Once downloaded, double click on the installer and install it to c:\hldsupdatetool. This will make it easy to find it you ever need it again.
===HL2DM Install===
First we need to find our way over to the installer. Start by opening a command line. This can be done by going to Start --> Run and then typing cmd. There are a few things you want to do. First you want to move to your C drive. Then create a folder for your server. Then move into your installer folder. Use the following commands:
c:
mkdir \ff-server
cd \hldsupdatetool
Now that you are in the hldsupdatetool folder, run this command to install HL2DM:
hldsupdatetool -command update -game hl2mp -dir c:\ff-server
You should see tons of text scroll by as the correct files are downloaded directly from the Steam servers to your server. Congrats! You have installed a HL2DM server!

===FF Server Install===
Download the Fortress Forever 2.41 FULL [SERVER]. This can be downloaded [[Downloads#Files_for_server_operators |here]].

Now unzip the whole 2.41 FULL server to C:\ff-server.

===Adding Your server.cfg File===
In the C:\ff-server\fortressforever\cfg folder, create a new file with notepad called "server.cfg". Make sure there is NOT a .txt at the end or the config will not run. Add this to that file and customize at will:

//Standard SERVER.CFG

hostname "My Fortress Forever Server!" // Put your server's name in quotes here.

sv_password "" // Put a password here to lock your server.
rcon_password "rcon123abc" // Put an RCON password here for remote server administration (HLSW, client, etc.)

mp_timelimit 30 // Map time limit, in minutes.
mp_friendlyfire 0 // Friendly fire. 1 = On. 0 = Off.

//====================================================
// Class limits. Set to -1 to disable the class. 0 for unlimited.
cr_scout 0 // Scout class limit.
cr_sniper 0 // Sniper class limit.
cr_soldier 0 // Soldier class limit.
cr_demoman 0 // Demoman class limit.
cr_medic 0 // Medic class limit.
cr_hwguy 0 // HWGuy class limit.
cr_pyro 0 // Pyro class limit.
cr_spy 0 // Spy class limit.
cr_engineer 0 // Engineer class limit.

sv_rcon_maxfailures 3 // How many times an RCON password can be entered incorrectly before banning the user.
sv_alltalk 0 // Alltalk enables voice comms between all teams/players.
sv_voiceenable 1 // Enables voice chat. Use 0 for no voice.

mp_allowspectators 1 // Allows players to spectate.
mp_footsteps 0 // Footstep sounds. 0 = Off, 1 = On
sv_mincmdrate 0 // Minimum cl_cmdrate
sv_maxcmdrate 100 // Maximum cl_cmdrate
sv_minupdaterate 10 // Minimum cl_updaterate
sv_maxupdaterate 100 // Maximum cl_updaterate
sv_minrate 2000 // Minimum rate
sv_maxrate 20000 // Maximum rate
sv_unlag 1 // Lag compensation.
sv_maxunlag 0.3
sv_spectatorchat 1 // Allows spectators to chat.
sv_cheats 0 // Turns cheat cvars off.
sv_allowupload 1 // Allow uploading of files to server. (For sprays)
sv_allowdownload 1 // Allow downloading from server.
sv_voicecodec vaudio_speex // The server's audio codec.
sv_specaccelerate 5 // How quickly spectators accelerate when moving around the map.
sv_specspeed 2 // Spectator max speed.

log on // enable or disable server logging. on is on / off is off
sv_logbans 1 // Log server bans in the server logs
sv_logecho 1 // Echo log information to the console. 0 is off 1 is on
sv_logfile 1 // Log server information in the log file. 0 is off 1 is on
sv_log_onefile 1 // log everything in one file

exec banned_user.cfg // A list of all bans, in case the server crashes.

===Starting Your FF Server===
To make your life easier, here is a windows batch script to automatically run your server. It will also automatically re-start the server if it gets sent a quit or exit command. Create a new file in notepad and save it as "SRCDS Guardian 2.bat". Make sure there is NOT a .txt at the end or the script will not run. Add this to that file:

::=======================::
:: SRCDS Guardian 2.0 ::
:: Mooga ::
:: srcds.com ::
::=======================::

::=========================================================::
:: Thanks To Black-Sky & Drocona for making SRCDS Guardian ::
:: This script is open source. Feel free to edit at will. ::
:: ::
:: This script was writen for the use of the srcds.com ::
:: online community. If you are interested in running a ::
:: Source Dedicated Server or need help, drop by our ::
:: forums at... http://forums.srcds.com ::
::=========================================================::

:: This will keep the window clean and easy to read
@echo off

::=======================::
:: SET YOUR VARIABLES! ::
::=======================::

::=======================::
:: Window and Log name ::
:: Replace "My Server" ::
::=======================::
set servername="My FF Server"

::=======================::
:: Your start command ::
::=======================::
set runcmd=C:\ff-server\srcds.exe -console -game fortressforever -maxplayers 22 +fps_max 200 -port 27015 +map ff_2fort -tickrate 66

:: Sets the title of the window
title SRCDS Guardian 2.0 %servername%

:: Clears the window incase there is anything there
cls

:: Prints to the window what we are doing
echo SRCDS Guardian 2.0 has been started!
echo.
echo **************************************************************************
echo To close the server, close this windows and type exit in the server window
echo **************************************************************************
echo.
echo.

>> %servername%_Guardian.log echo.
>> %servername%_Guardian.log echo (%date%)(%time%) SRCDS Guardian 2.0 has been started!

echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now starting...
>> %servername%_Guardian.log echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now starting...

:: This is a return point in case the server crashes or is closed
:restart

echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now online
>> %servername%_Guardian.log echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now online

echo Watching %servername% for crashes...
>> %servername%_Guardian.log echo (%date%)(%time%) Watching %servername% for crashes...

::Start the actual server
start /wait %runcmd%

echo (%date%)(%time%) Crash or Close detected!
>> %servername%_Guardian.log echo (%date%)(%time%) Crash or Close detected!

echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now restarting...
>> %servername%_Guardian.log echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now restarting...

::Server crashed or closed, so we point it to the return point to start the server again
goto restart

==Links==
Here are some useful links for running a SRCDS.

[http://www.srcds.com srcds.com] - The best and only dedicated community for running a Source Dedicated Server

[http://forums.srcds.com srcds.com forums] - srcds.com's forums with many experienced admins willing to help. Active Fortress Forever member, Mooga, is a Moderator for the forums.

How to make a server

2009-05-12T22:55:38Z

Mooga: /* See Also */

[[Category:Tutorials]]
[[Category:0-Star_Articles]]

==Overview==
===What is a server?===

A server is a portal that allows other online players to play the game.

There are 4 types of servers to choose from:

'''Listen Server'''

This type of [[How_to_make_a_server#What is a server?|server]] may be started in-game by selecting the Create Server option. Listen Servers are ideal for small LAN games (this type of server is not intended to be used as a public server).

'''Steam Dedicated Server'''

This type of [[How_to_make_a_server#What is a server?|server]] may be started through [http://www.steampowered.com/v/index.php Steam] by selecting a server application to run under the Tools tab. Steam Dedicated Servers require more system resources than the [[How_to_make_a_server#Stand-Alone Dedicated Server|Stand-Alone Dedicated Server]] and cannot be started automatically when your computer is booted up.

'''Stand-Alone Dedicated Server'''

This type of [[How_to_make_a_server#What is a server?|server]] is intended for advanced users who intend to run the dedicated server software to host internet games. Stand-Alone Dedicated Servers offer the best performance and configuration options, however, you must use a console interface to manage the server. Also check out [[How to install a SRCDS]].

'''Linux Dedicated Server'''

The Linux Dedicated Server is a variant of the [[How_to_make_a_server#Stand-Alone Dedicated Server|Stand-Alone Dedicated Server]] designed to run on Linux.

==Getting Started==

===What programs do I need?===

Before you even start the server install you really need to have several programs which are necessary tools that will enable you to configure/update and manage your server.

Listed below are the programs that are recommended you have installed and are somewhat familiar with before you start putting together your server.

'''FTP - File Transfer Protocol Program'''

In order to upload your server’s files from your computer to the remote server that runs your ff server and vise versa you must have an FTP or File Transfer Protocol Program. Many hosting companies offer file access through your browser and it is useful for a quick update if you are not on your primary computer. However, an actual FTP client is much more stable and faster to use.

There are lots of free FTP programs available on the Internet but almost all of them have limitations, nag screens or are supported by ads. We recommend the following FTP clients which are widely used, fully functional and completely free:

[http://www.coreftp.com/ Coreftp]

[http://winscp.net/eng/index.php WinSCP]

'''Compression Utility Program'''

In order to conserve hard drive space, extract compressed files (of various formats) and to create .bz2 files if you utilize the [[How_to_make_a_server#Creating a Fast Downloads Server|fast download feature]] for your web site you need to have a compression utility program.

There are lots of free compression utility programs available on the Internet but almost all of them have limitations, nag screens or are supported by ads. We recommend using the following compression utility program which is widely used, fully functional and completely free:

[http://www.7-zip.org/ 7-zip]

'''Server Management Program'''

In order to manage your server, test configuration variables and check on it’s status one must have a server management program.

There are lots of free server management programs available on the Internet but a lot of them have limitations, nag screens, are supported by ads . We recommend using the following server management utility which is widely used, fully functional and completely free:

[http://www.hlsw.org/ HLSW Gameserver Tool]

[[Image:Note.png]] '''Note(s):'''

'''A)''' Download and use the “Official Download” for the most stable version.

'''B)''' You do not need to utilize the built steam log in part of HLSW to effectively manage your server. It is only required if you want to be able to log into it and utilize Steam functions like chat. Just click on “Offline Mode” to manage you server.

===Installing the Mod===

Most game server companies are willing to download and install mods for you so give them the link for the [[Downloads| Downloads Section]] and ask them to download and install the latest release for you.

If they are not willing to do this you will need to use one of the [[How_to_make_a_server#FTP - File Transfer Protocol Program| FTP Programs]] above and extract the [[Downloads| Latest Version]] of Fortress Forever to your Half Life 2 Based Server.

[[Image:Note.png]] '''Note(s):'''

'''A)''' You must be running a Half Life 2 based server for Fortress Forever to run.

'''B)''' You may need to create a new FortressForever file in your server's core files. You will need to consult your server company for suggestions on how to do this.

==Help==

Altough we have tried our hardest to be as detailed and helpful as possible, we all know that there is no way we can possibly answer all your questions. So if you feel your in need of some major help, please feel free to contact someon via the portals below:

'''[AE] on TeamSpeak'''

The [[AssEater_Clan|<nowiki>[AE]</nowiki>Clan]] has offered and setup an outlet to give people assistance with setting up their server using the voice communication program Team Speak. To utilize this resource you must have the program installed. The program is completely free and user friendly, not to mention easy to use. It can be downloaded from: [http://www.goteamspeak.com The Teamspeak Web-Site]

To get server help from the [[AssEater_Clan|<nowiki>[AE]</nowiki>Clan]]; download and install Team Speak the then copy and paste the following line into your browser:

<tt>teamspeak://63.209.37.155:8822/nickname=FF_Help</tt>

When you click on the link you will get a message asking if you want to launch an associated program which you will need to accept in order for the link to automatically launch the Team Speak program and put you in the [AE] clan’s communication server.

[[Image:Note.png]] '''Note(s):'''

'''A)''' Once you enter the server if someone doesn’t join the channel and make contact you with you within 3-5 minutes click on an [AE] player’s name that is in another channel and send them a text message requesting assistance.

'''B)''' Please be patient while waiting for someone to assist you as they may have to stop playing FF and then join you in the channel to provide you assistance.

'''IRC'''

'''See discussion page'''

'''Email'''

If you can not find what your looking for please feel free to email us at <tt>FortressForeverHelp@gmail.com</tt> and we will assist you the best we can.

Please use descriptive titles in the "subject" line as to assure that your email is sent to the right box and checked by the appropriate person(s).

==See Also==
===Source Dedicated Servers===
*[[How_to_install_a_SRCDS|How to install a SRCDS]]

===Customizing Your Server===

Once you have your server set up, you will probably want to customize your server. There are several things you can do to customize your server. However we have broken it down into two groups to make things simpler.
*[[Basic_Server_Customizations|Basic Server Customizations]]

*[[Advanced_Server_Customizations|Advanced Server Customizations]]

==References==

===Web-Sites===

[[How_to_make_a_server#What is a server?|What is a server:]] [http://support.steampowered.com/cgi-bin/steampowered.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=181&p_created=1093570699&p_sid=Gs2APcWi&p_lva=&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPTEmcF9zb3J0X2J5PSZwX2dyaWRzb3J0PSZwX3Jvd19jbnQ9MzI0JnBfcHJvZHM9MCZwX2NhdHM9MCZwX3B2PSZwX2N2PSZwX3NlYXJjaF90eXBlPWFuc3dlcnMuc2VhcmNoX25sJnBfcGFnZT0xJnBfc2VhcmNoX3RleHQ9aGwyIHNlcnZlciBzZXR0aW5ncw**&p_li=&p_topview=1#types www.steampowered.com]

[[How_to_make_a_server#Configuring Your Server|Configuring Your Server:]] [http://support.steampowered.com/cgi-bin/steampowered.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=140&p_created=1093311485&p_sid=Gs2APcWi&p_lva=&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPTEmcF9zb3J0X2J5PSZwX2dyaWRzb3J0PSZwX3Jvd19jbnQ9MTEmcF9wcm9kcz0mcF9jYXRzPSZwX3B2PSZwX2N2PSZwX3NlYXJjaF90eXBlPWFuc3dlcnMuc2VhcmNoX25sJnBfcGFnZT0xJnBfc2VhcmNoX3RleHQ9RmFzdCBETA**&p_li=&p_topview=1 www.steampowered.com]

[[Category:Tutorials]]

How to install a SRCDS

2009-03-30T01:04:27Z

Mooga: /* FF Server Install */

[[Category:Tutorials]]
[[Category:0-Star_Articles]]

==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. Since SRCDS is for a Dedicated Server, you can not play on the same computer that your Dedicated Server is running on. To play and host on the same computer, create a listen server from in-game.

===What does this guide 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.exe
* Fortress Forever Server
* 7-Zip/WinZip/WinRar/Ect.

==Walk Through==
===HLDSUpdatetool===
To start off, you need to download HLDSUpdatetool installer. This can be downloaded directly from steam [http://www.steampowered.com/download/hldsupdatetool.exe here]. Once downloaded, double click on the installer and install it to c:\hldsupdatetool. This will make it easy to find it you ever need it again.
===HL2DM Install===
First we need to find our way over to the installer. Start by opening a command line. This can be done by going to Start --> Run and then typing cmd. There are a few things you want to do. First you want to move to your C drive. Then create a folder for your server. Then move into your installer folder. Use the following commands:
c:
mkdir \ff-server
cd \hldsupdatetool
Now that you are in the hldsupdatetool folder, run this command to install HL2DM:
hldsupdatetool -command update -game hl2mp -dir c:\ff-server
You should see tons of text scroll by as the correct files are downloaded directly from the Steam servers to your server. Congrats! You have installed a HL2DM server!

===FF Server Install===
Download the Fortress Forever 2.2 FULL [SERVER] and Fortress Forever 2.2 to 2.3 UPDATE [SERVER]. This can be downloaded [[Downloads#Files_for_server_operators |here]].

Now unzip the whole 2.2 FULL server to C:\ff-server.
Then unzip the 2.3 UPDATE to C:\ff-server. Make sure you overwrite all.

===Adding Your server.cfg File===
In the C:\ff-server\fortressforever\cfg folder, create a new file with notepad called "server.cfg". Make sure there is NOT a .txt at the end or the config will not run. Add this to that file and customize at will:

//Standard SERVER.CFG

hostname "My Fortress Forever Server!" // Put your server's name in quotes here.

sv_password "" // Put a password here to lock your server.
rcon_password "rcon123abc" // Put an RCON password here for remote server administration (HLSW, client, etc.)

mp_timelimit 30 // Map time limit, in minutes.
mp_friendlyfire 0 // Friendly fire. 1 = On. 0 = Off.

//====================================================
// Class limits. Set to -1 to disable the class. 0 for unlimited.
cr_scout 0 // Scout class limit.
cr_sniper 0 // Sniper class limit.
cr_soldier 0 // Soldier class limit.
cr_demoman 0 // Demoman class limit.
cr_medic 0 // Medic class limit.
cr_hwguy 0 // HWGuy class limit.
cr_pyro 0 // Pyro class limit.
cr_spy 0 // Spy class limit.
cr_engineer 0 // Engineer class limit.

sv_rcon_maxfailures 3 // How many times an RCON password can be entered incorrectly before banning the user.
sv_alltalk 0 // Alltalk enables voice comms between all teams/players.
sv_voiceenable 1 // Enables voice chat. Use 0 for no voice.

mp_allowspectators 1 // Allows players to spectate.
mp_footsteps 0 // Footstep sounds. 0 = Off, 1 = On
sv_mincmdrate 0 // Minimum cl_cmdrate
sv_maxcmdrate 100 // Maximum cl_cmdrate
sv_minupdaterate 10 // Minimum cl_updaterate
sv_maxupdaterate 100 // Maximum cl_updaterate
sv_minrate 2000 // Minimum rate
sv_maxrate 20000 // Maximum rate
sv_unlag 1 // Lag compensation.
sv_maxunlag 0.3
sv_spectatorchat 1 // Allows spectators to chat.
sv_cheats 0 // Turns cheat cvars off.
sv_allowupload 1 // Allow uploading of files to server. (For sprays)
sv_allowdownload 1 // Allow downloading from server.
sv_voicecodec vaudio_speex // The server's audio codec.
sv_specaccelerate 5 // How quickly spectators accelerate when moving around the map.
sv_specspeed 2 // Spectator max speed.

log on // enable or disable server logging. on is on / off is off
sv_logbans 1 // Log server bans in the server logs
sv_logecho 1 // Echo log information to the console. 0 is off 1 is on
sv_logfile 1 // Log server information in the log file. 0 is off 1 is on
sv_log_onefile 1 // log everything in one file

exec banned_user.cfg // A list of all bans, in case the server crashes.

===Starting Your FF Server===
To make your life easier, here is a windows batch script to automatically run your server. It will also automatically re-start the server if it gets sent a quit or exit command. Create a new file in notepad and save it as "SRCDS Guardian 2.bat". Make sure there is NOT a .txt at the end or the script will not run. Add this to that file:

::=======================::
:: SRCDS Guardian 2.0 ::
:: Mooga ::
:: srcds.com ::
::=======================::

::=========================================================::
:: Thanks To Black-Sky & Drocona for making SRCDS Guardian ::
:: This script is open source. Feel free to edit at will. ::
:: ::
:: This script was writen for the use of the srcds.com ::
:: online community. If you are interested in running a ::
:: Source Dedicated Server or need help, drop by our ::
:: forums at... http://forums.srcds.com ::
::=========================================================::

:: This will keep the window clean and easy to read
@echo off

::=======================::
:: SET YOUR VARIABLES! ::
::=======================::

::=======================::
:: Window and Log name ::
:: Replace "My Server" ::
::=======================::
set servername="My FF Server"

::=======================::
:: Your start command ::
::=======================::
set runcmd=C:\ff-server\srcds.exe -console -game fortressforever -maxplayers 22 +fps_max 200 -port 27015 +map ff_2fort -tickrate 66

:: Sets the title of the window
title SRCDS Guardian 2.0 %servername%

:: Clears the window incase there is anything there
cls

:: Prints to the window what we are doing
echo SRCDS Guardian 2.0 has been started!
echo.
echo **************************************************************************
echo To close the server, close this windows and type exit in the server window
echo **************************************************************************
echo.
echo.

>> %servername%_Guardian.log echo.
>> %servername%_Guardian.log echo (%date%)(%time%) SRCDS Guardian 2.0 has been started!

echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now starting...
>> %servername%_Guardian.log echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now starting...

:: This is a return point in case the server crashes or is closed
:restart

echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now online
>> %servername%_Guardian.log echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now online

echo Watching %servername% for crashes...
>> %servername%_Guardian.log echo (%date%)(%time%) Watching %servername% for crashes...

::Start the actual server
start /wait %runcmd%

echo (%date%)(%time%) Crash or Close detected!
>> %servername%_Guardian.log echo (%date%)(%time%) Crash or Close detected!

echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now restarting...
>> %servername%_Guardian.log echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now restarting...

::Server crashed or closed, so we point it to the return point to start the server again
goto restart

==Links==
Here are some useful links for running a SRCDS.

[http://www.srcds.com srcds.com] - The best and only dedicated community for running a Source Dedicated Server

[http://forums.srcds.com srcds.com forums] - srcds.com's forums with many experienced admins willing to help. Active Fortress Forever member, Mooga, is a Moderator for the forums.

How to install a SRCDS

2008-09-19T15:37:39Z

Mooga: /* Links */

[[Category:Tutorials]]
[[Category:0-Star_Articles]]

==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. Since SRCDS is for a Dedicated Server, you can not play on the same computer that your Dedicated Server is running on. To play and host on the same computer, create a listen server from in-game.

===What does this guide 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.exe
* Fortress Forever Server
* 7-Zip/WinZip/WinRar/Ect.

==Walk Through==
===HLDSUpdatetool===
To start off, you need to download HLDSUpdatetool installer. This can be downloaded directly from steam [http://www.steampowered.com/download/hldsupdatetool.exe here]. Once downloaded, double click on the installer and install it to c:\hldsupdatetool. This will make it easy to find it you ever need it again.
===HL2DM Install===
First we need to find our way over to the installer. Start by opening a command line. This can be done by going to Start --> Run and then typing cmd. There are a few things you want to do. First you want to move to your C drive. Then create a folder for your server. Then move into your installer folder. Use the following commands:
c:
mkdir \ff-server
cd \hldsupdatetool
Now that you are in the hldsupdatetool folder, run this command to install HL2DM:
hldsupdatetool -command update -game hl2mp -dir c:\ff-server
You should see tons of text scroll by as the correct files are downloaded directly from the Steam servers to your server. Congrats! You have installed a HL2DM server!

===FF Server Install===
Download the Fortress Forever 2.1 FULL (Windows Only) [SERVER]. This can be downloaded [[Downloads#Files_for_server_operators |here]].

Now unzip the whole file to C:\ff-server.

===Adding Your server.cfg File===
In the C:\ff-server\fortressforever\cfg folder, create a new file with notepad called "server.cfg". Make sure there is NOT a .txt at the end or the config will not run. Add this to that file and customize at will:

//Standard SERVER.CFG

hostname "My Fortress Forever Server!" // Put your server's name in quotes here.

sv_password "" // Put a password here to lock your server.
rcon_password "rcon123abc" // Put an RCON password here for remote server administration (HLSW, client, etc.)

mp_timelimit 30 // Map time limit, in minutes.
mp_friendlyfire 0 // Friendly fire. 1 = On. 0 = Off.

//====================================================
// Class limits. Set to -1 to disable the class. 0 for unlimited.
cr_scout 0 // Scout class limit.
cr_sniper 0 // Sniper class limit.
cr_soldier 0 // Soldier class limit.
cr_demoman 0 // Demoman class limit.
cr_medic 0 // Medic class limit.
cr_hwguy 0 // HWGuy class limit.
cr_pyro 0 // Pyro class limit.
cr_spy 0 // Spy class limit.
cr_engineer 0 // Engineer class limit.

sv_rcon_maxfailures 3 // How many times an RCON password can be entered incorrectly before banning the user.
sv_alltalk 0 // Alltalk enables voice comms between all teams/players.
sv_voiceenable 1 // Enables voice chat. Use 0 for no voice.

mp_allowspectators 1 // Allows players to spectate.
mp_footsteps 0 // Footstep sounds. 0 = Off, 1 = On
sv_mincmdrate 0 // Minimum cl_cmdrate
sv_maxcmdrate 100 // Maximum cl_cmdrate
sv_minupdaterate 10 // Minimum cl_updaterate
sv_maxupdaterate 100 // Maximum cl_updaterate
sv_minrate 2000 // Minimum rate
sv_maxrate 20000 // Maximum rate
sv_unlag 1 // Lag compensation.
sv_maxunlag 0.3
sv_spectatorchat 1 // Allows spectators to chat.
sv_cheats 0 // Turns cheat cvars off.
sv_allowupload 1 // Allow uploading of files to server. (For sprays)
sv_allowdownload 1 // Allow downloading from server.
sv_voicecodec vaudio_speex // The server's audio codec.
sv_specaccelerate 5 // How quickly spectators accelerate when moving around the map.
sv_specspeed 2 // Spectator max speed.

log on // enable or disable server logging. on is on / off is off
sv_logbans 1 // Log server bans in the server logs
sv_logecho 1 // Echo log information to the console. 0 is off 1 is on
sv_logfile 1 // Log server information in the log file. 0 is off 1 is on
sv_log_onefile 1 // log everything in one file

exec banned_user.cfg // A list of all bans, in case the server crashes.

===Starting Your FF Server===
To make your life easier, here is a windows batch script to automatically run your server. It will also automatically re-start the server if it gets sent a quit or exit command. Create a new file in notepad and save it as "SRCDS Guardian 2.bat". Make sure there is NOT a .txt at the end or the script will not run. Add this to that file:

::=======================::
:: SRCDS Guardian 2.0 ::
:: Mooga ::
:: srcds.com ::
::=======================::

::=========================================================::
:: Thanks To Black-Sky & Drocona for making SRCDS Guardian ::
:: This script is open source. Feel free to edit at will. ::
:: ::
:: This script was writen for the use of the srcds.com ::
:: online community. If you are interested in running a ::
:: Source Dedicated Server or need help, drop by our ::
:: forums at... http://forums.srcds.com ::
::=========================================================::

:: This will keep the window clean and easy to read
@echo off

::=======================::
:: SET YOUR VARIABLES! ::
::=======================::

::=======================::
:: Window and Log name ::
:: Replace "My Server" ::
::=======================::
set servername="My FF Server"

::=======================::
:: Your start command ::
::=======================::
set runcmd=C:\ff-server\srcds.exe -console -game fortressforever -maxplayers 22 +fps_max 200 -port 27015 +map ff_2fort -tickrate 66

:: Sets the title of the window
title SRCDS Guardian 2.0 %servername%

:: Clears the window incase there is anything there
cls

:: Prints to the window what we are doing
echo SRCDS Guardian 2.0 has been started!
echo.
echo **************************************************************************
echo To close the server, close this windows and type exit in the server window
echo **************************************************************************
echo.
echo.

>> %servername%_Guardian.log echo.
>> %servername%_Guardian.log echo (%date%)(%time%) SRCDS Guardian 2.0 has been started!

echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now starting...
>> %servername%_Guardian.log echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now starting...

:: This is a return point in case the server crashes or is closed
:restart

echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now online
>> %servername%_Guardian.log echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now online

echo Watching %servername% for crashes...
>> %servername%_Guardian.log echo (%date%)(%time%) Watching %servername% for crashes...

::Start the actual server
start /wait %runcmd%

echo (%date%)(%time%) Crash or Close detected!
>> %servername%_Guardian.log echo (%date%)(%time%) Crash or Close detected!

echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now restarting...
>> %servername%_Guardian.log echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now restarting...

::Server crashed or closed, so we point it to the return point to start the server again
goto restart

==Links==
Here are some useful links for running a SRCDS.

[http://www.srcds.com srcds.com] - The best and only dedicated community for running a Source Dedicated Server

[http://forums.srcds.com srcds.com forums] - srcds.com's forums with many experienced admins willing to help. Active Fortress Forever member, Mooga, is a Moderator for the forums.

Talk:How to install a SRCDS

2008-09-19T15:36:27Z

Mooga:

How to install a SRCDS

2008-09-14T05:10:35Z

Mooga: /* Starting Your FF Server */

[[Category:Tutorials]]
[[Category:0-Star_Articles]]

==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. Since SRCDS is for a Dedicated Server, you can not play on the same computer that your Dedicated Server is running on. To play and host on the same computer, create a listen server from in-game.

===What 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.exe
* Fortress Forever Server
* 7-Zip/WinZip/WinRar/Ect.

==Walk Through==
===HLDSUpdatetool===
To start off, you need to download HLDSUpdatetool installer. This can be downloaded directly from steam [http://www.steampowered.com/download/hldsupdatetool.exe here]. Once downloaded, double click on the installer and install it to c:\hldsupdatetool. This will make it easy to find it you ever need it again.
===HL2MP Install===
First we need to find out way over to the installer. Start by opening a command line. This can be done by going to Start --> Run and then typing cmd. There are a few things you want to do. First you want to move to your C drive. Then create a folder for your server. Then move into your installer folder. Use the following commands:
cd c:\
mkdir ff-server
cd c:\hldsupdatetool
Now that you are in the hldsupdatetool folder, run this command to install HL2MP
hldsupdatetool.exe -command update -game hl2dm -dir C:\ff-server
You should see tons of text scroll by as the correct files are downloaded directly from the steam servers to your server. Congrates! You have installed a HL2MP server!
===FF Server Install===
Download the Fortress Forever 2.1 FULL (Windows Only) [SERVER]. This can be downloaded [[Downloads#Files_for_server_operators |here]].

Now unzip the whole file to C:\ff-server.

===Adding Your server.cfg File===
In the C:\ff-server\fortressforever\cfg folder, create a new file with notepad called "server.cfg". Make sure there is NOT a .txt at the end or the config will not run. Add this to that file and customize at will:

//Standard SERVER.CFG

hostname "My Fortress Forever Server!" // Put your server's name in quotes here.

sv_password "" // Put a password here to lock your server.
rcon_password "rcon123abc" // Put an RCON password here for remote server administration (HLSW, client, etc.)

mp_timelimit 30 // Map time limit, in minutes.
mp_friendlyfire 0 // Friendly fire. 1 = On. 0 = Off.

//====================================================
// Class limits. Set to -1 to disable the class. 0 for unlimited.
cr_scout 0 // Scout class limit.
cr_sniper 0 // Sniper class limit.
cr_soldier 0 // Soldier class limit.
cr_demoman 0 // Demoman class limit.
cr_medic 0 // Medic class limit.
cr_hwguy 0 // HWGuy class limit.
cr_pyro 0 // Pyro class limit.
cr_spy 0 // Spy class limit.
cr_engineer 0 // Engineer class limit.

sv_rcon_maxfailures 3 // How many times an RCON password can be entered incorrectly before banning the user.
sv_alltalk 0 // Alltalk enables voice comms between all teams/players.
sv_voiceenable 1 // Enables voice chat. Use 0 for no voice.

mp_allowspectators 1 // Allows players to spectate.
mp_footsteps 0 // Footstep sounds. 0 = Off, 1 = On
sv_mincmdrate 0 // Minimum cl_cmdrate
sv_maxcmdrate 100 // Maximum cl_cmdrate
sv_minupdaterate 10 // Minimum cl_updaterate
sv_maxupdaterate 100 // Maximum cl_updaterate
sv_minrate 2000 // Minimum rate
sv_maxrate 20000 // Maximum rate
sv_unlag 1 // Lag compensation.
sv_maxunlag 0.3
sv_spectatorchat 1 // Allows spectators to chat.
sv_cheats 0 // Turns cheat cvars off.
sv_allowupload 1 // Allow uploading of files to server. (For sprays)
sv_allowdownload 1 // Allow downloading from server.
sv_voicecodec vaudio_speex // The server's audio codec.
sv_specaccelerate 5 // How quickly spectators accelerate when moving around the map.
sv_specspeed 2 // Spectator max speed.

log on // enable or disable server logging. on is on / off is off
sv_logbans 1 // Log server bans in the server logs
sv_logecho 1 // Echo log information to the console. 0 is off 1 is on
sv_logfile 1 // Log server information in the log file. 0 is off 1 is on
sv_log_onefile 1 // log everything in one file

exec banned_user.cfg // A list of all bans, in case the server crashes.

===Starting Your FF Server===
To make your life easier, here is a windows batch script to automatically run your server. It will also automatically re-start the server if it gets sent a quit or exit command. Create a new file in notepad and save it as "SRCDS Guardian 2.bat". Make sure there is NOT a .txt at the end or the script will not run. Add this to that file:

::=======================::
:: SRCDS Guardian 2.0 ::
:: Mooga ::
:: srcds.com ::
::=======================::

::=========================================================::
:: Thanks To Black-Sky & Drocona for making SRCDS Guardian ::
:: This script is open source. Feel free to edit at will. ::
:: ::
:: This script was writen for the use of the srcds.com ::
:: online community. If you are interested in running a ::
:: Source Dedicated Server or need help, drop by our ::
:: forums at... http://forums.srcds.com ::
::=========================================================::

:: This will keep the window clean and easy to read
@echo off

::=======================::
:: SET YOUR VARIABLES! ::
::=======================::

::=======================::
:: Window and Log name ::
:: Replace "My Server" ::
::=======================::
set servername="My FF Server"

::=======================::
:: Your start command ::
::=======================::
set runcmd=C:\ff-server\srcds.exe -console -game fortressforever -maxplayers 22 +fps_max 200 -port 27015 +map ff_2fort -tickrate 66

:: Sets the title of the window
title SRCDS Guardian 2.0 %servername%

:: Clears the window incase there is anything there
cls

:: Prints to the window what we are doing
echo SRCDS Guardian 2.0 has been started!
echo.
echo **************************************************************************
echo To close the server, close this windows and type exit in the server window
echo **************************************************************************
echo.
echo.

>> %servername%_Guardian.log echo.
>> %servername%_Guardian.log echo (%date%)(%time%) SRCDS Guardian 2.0 has been started!

echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now starting...
>> %servername%_Guardian.log echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now starting...

:: This is a return point in case the server crashes or is closed
:restart

echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now online
>> %servername%_Guardian.log echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now online

echo Watching %servername% for crashes...
>> %servername%_Guardian.log echo (%date%)(%time%) Watching %servername% for crashes...

::Start the actual server
start /wait %runcmd%

echo (%date%)(%time%) Crash or Close detected!
>> %servername%_Guardian.log echo (%date%)(%time%) Crash or Close detected!

echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now restarting...
>> %servername%_Guardian.log echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now restarting...

::Server crashed or closed, so we point it to the return point to start the server again
goto restart

==Links==
Here are some useful links for running a SRCDS.
[http://www.srcds.com srcds.com] - The best and only dedicated community for running a Source Dedicated Server
[http://forums.srcds.com srcds.com forums] - srcds.com's forums with many experienced admins willing to help. Active Fortress Forever member, Mooga, is a Moderator for the forums.

How to install a SRCDS

2008-09-14T05:09:28Z

Mooga: /* Adding Your server.cfg File */

[[Category:Tutorials]]
[[Category:0-Star_Articles]]

==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. Since SRCDS is for a Dedicated Server, you can not play on the same computer that your Dedicated Server is running on. To play and host on the same computer, create a listen server from in-game.

===What 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.exe
* Fortress Forever Server
* 7-Zip/WinZip/WinRar/Ect.

==Walk Through==
===HLDSUpdatetool===
To start off, you need to download HLDSUpdatetool installer. This can be downloaded directly from steam [http://www.steampowered.com/download/hldsupdatetool.exe here]. Once downloaded, double click on the installer and install it to c:\hldsupdatetool. This will make it easy to find it you ever need it again.
===HL2MP Install===
First we need to find out way over to the installer. Start by opening a command line. This can be done by going to Start --> Run and then typing cmd. There are a few things you want to do. First you want to move to your C drive. Then create a folder for your server. Then move into your installer folder. Use the following commands:
cd c:\
mkdir ff-server
cd c:\hldsupdatetool
Now that you are in the hldsupdatetool folder, run this command to install HL2MP
hldsupdatetool.exe -command update -game hl2dm -dir C:\ff-server
You should see tons of text scroll by as the correct files are downloaded directly from the steam servers to your server. Congrates! You have installed a HL2MP server!
===FF Server Install===
Download the Fortress Forever 2.1 FULL (Windows Only) [SERVER]. This can be downloaded [[Downloads#Files_for_server_operators |here]].

Now unzip the whole file to C:\ff-server.

===Adding Your server.cfg File===
In the C:\ff-server\fortressforever\cfg folder, create a new file with notepad called "server.cfg". Make sure there is NOT a .txt at the end or the config will not run. Add this to that file and customize at will:

//Standard SERVER.CFG

hostname "My Fortress Forever Server!" // Put your server's name in quotes here.

sv_password "" // Put a password here to lock your server.
rcon_password "rcon123abc" // Put an RCON password here for remote server administration (HLSW, client, etc.)

mp_timelimit 30 // Map time limit, in minutes.
mp_friendlyfire 0 // Friendly fire. 1 = On. 0 = Off.

//====================================================
// Class limits. Set to -1 to disable the class. 0 for unlimited.
cr_scout 0 // Scout class limit.
cr_sniper 0 // Sniper class limit.
cr_soldier 0 // Soldier class limit.
cr_demoman 0 // Demoman class limit.
cr_medic 0 // Medic class limit.
cr_hwguy 0 // HWGuy class limit.
cr_pyro 0 // Pyro class limit.
cr_spy 0 // Spy class limit.
cr_engineer 0 // Engineer class limit.

sv_rcon_maxfailures 3 // How many times an RCON password can be entered incorrectly before banning the user.
sv_alltalk 0 // Alltalk enables voice comms between all teams/players.
sv_voiceenable 1 // Enables voice chat. Use 0 for no voice.

mp_allowspectators 1 // Allows players to spectate.
mp_footsteps 0 // Footstep sounds. 0 = Off, 1 = On
sv_mincmdrate 0 // Minimum cl_cmdrate
sv_maxcmdrate 100 // Maximum cl_cmdrate
sv_minupdaterate 10 // Minimum cl_updaterate
sv_maxupdaterate 100 // Maximum cl_updaterate
sv_minrate 2000 // Minimum rate
sv_maxrate 20000 // Maximum rate
sv_unlag 1 // Lag compensation.
sv_maxunlag 0.3
sv_spectatorchat 1 // Allows spectators to chat.
sv_cheats 0 // Turns cheat cvars off.
sv_allowupload 1 // Allow uploading of files to server. (For sprays)
sv_allowdownload 1 // Allow downloading from server.
sv_voicecodec vaudio_speex // The server's audio codec.
sv_specaccelerate 5 // How quickly spectators accelerate when moving around the map.
sv_specspeed 2 // Spectator max speed.

log on // enable or disable server logging. on is on / off is off
sv_logbans 1 // Log server bans in the server logs
sv_logecho 1 // Echo log information to the console. 0 is off 1 is on
sv_logfile 1 // Log server information in the log file. 0 is off 1 is on
sv_log_onefile 1 // log everything in one file

exec banned_user.cfg // A list of all bans, in case the server crashes.

===Starting Your FF Server===
To make your life easier, here is a windows batch script to automatically run your server. It will also automatically re-start the server if it gets sent a quit or exit command. Create a new file in notepad and save it as "SRCDS Guardian 2.bat". Make sure there is NOT a .txt at the end or the script will not run. Add this to that file:

::=======================::
:: SRCDS Guardian 2.0 ::
:: Mooga ::
:: srcds.com ::
::=======================::

::=========================================================::
:: Thanks To Black-Sky & Drocona for making SRCDS Guardian ::
:: This script is open source. Feel free to edit at will. ::
:: ::
:: This script was writen for the use of the srcds.com ::
:: online community. If you are interested in running a ::
:: Source Dedicated Server or need help, drop by our ::
:: forums at... http://forums.srcds.com ::
::=========================================================::

:: This will keep the window clean and easy to read
@echo off

::=======================::
:: SET YOUR VARIABLES! ::
::=======================::

::=======================::
:: Window and Log name ::
:: Replace "My Server" ::
::=======================::
set servername="My FF Server"

::=======================::
:: Your start command ::
::=======================::
set runcmd=C:\ff-server\srcds.exe -console -game fortressforever -maxplayers 22 +fps_max 200 -port 27015 +map ff_2fort -tickrate 66

:: Sets the title of the window
title SRCDS Guardian 2.0 %servername%

:: Clears the window incase there is anything there
cls

:: Prints to the window what we are doing
echo SRCDS Guardian 2.0 has been started!
echo.
echo **************************************************************************
echo To close the server, close this windows and type exit in the server window
echo **************************************************************************
echo.
echo.

>> %servername%_Guardian.log echo.
>> %servername%_Guardian.log echo (%date%)(%time%) SRCDS Guardian 2.0 has been started!

echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now starting...
>> %servername%_Guardian.log echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now starting...

:: This is a return point in case the server crashes or is closed
:restart

echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now online
>> %servername%_Guardian.log echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now online

echo Watching %servername% for crashes...
>> %servername%_Guardian.log echo (%date%)(%time%) Watching %servername% for crashes...

::Start the actual server
start /wait %runcmd%

echo (%date%)(%time%) Crash or Close detected!
>> %servername%_Guardian.log echo (%date%)(%time%) Crash or Close detected!

echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now restarting...
>> %servername%_Guardian.log echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now restarting...

::Server crashed or closed, so we point it to the return point to start the server again
goto restart

==Links==
Here are some useful links for running a SRCDS.
[http://www.srcds.com srcds.com] - The best and only dedicated community for running a Source Dedicated Server
[http://forums.srcds.com srcds.com forums] - srcds.com's forums with many experienced admins willing to help. Active Fortress Forever member, Mooga, is a Moderator for the forums.

How to install a SRCDS

2008-09-14T05:08:47Z

Mooga: /* Required Tools */

[[Category:Tutorials]]
[[Category:0-Star_Articles]]

==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. Since SRCDS is for a Dedicated Server, you can not play on the same computer that your Dedicated Server is running on. To play and host on the same computer, create a listen server from in-game.

===What 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.exe
* Fortress Forever Server
* 7-Zip/WinZip/WinRar/Ect.

==Walk Through==
===HLDSUpdatetool===
To start off, you need to download HLDSUpdatetool installer. This can be downloaded directly from steam [http://www.steampowered.com/download/hldsupdatetool.exe here]. Once downloaded, double click on the installer and install it to c:\hldsupdatetool. This will make it easy to find it you ever need it again.
===HL2MP Install===
First we need to find out way over to the installer. Start by opening a command line. This can be done by going to Start --> Run and then typing cmd. There are a few things you want to do. First you want to move to your C drive. Then create a folder for your server. Then move into your installer folder. Use the following commands:
cd c:\
mkdir ff-server
cd c:\hldsupdatetool
Now that you are in the hldsupdatetool folder, run this command to install HL2MP
hldsupdatetool.exe -command update -game hl2dm -dir C:\ff-server
You should see tons of text scroll by as the correct files are downloaded directly from the steam servers to your server. Congrates! You have installed a HL2MP server!
===FF Server Install===
Download the Fortress Forever 2.1 FULL (Windows Only) [SERVER]. This can be downloaded [[Downloads#Files_for_server_operators |here]].

Now unzip the whole file to C:\ff-server.

===Adding Your server.cfg File===
In the C:\ff-server\fortressforever\cfg folder, create a new file with notepad called "server.cfg". Make sure there is NOT a .txt at the end or the config will not run. Add this to that file and customize at will:

//Standard SERVER.CFG

hostname "My Fortress Forever Server!" // Put your server's name in quotes here.

sv_password "" // Put a password here to lock your server.
rcon_password "rcon123abc" // Put an RCON password here for remote server administration (HLSW, client, etc.)

mp_timelimit 30 // Map time limit, in minutes.
mp_friendlyfire 0 // Friendly fire. 1 = On. 0 = Off.

//====================================================
// Class limits. Set to -1 to disable the class. 0 for unlimited.
cr_scout 0 // Scout class limit.
cr_sniper 0 // Sniper class limit.
cr_soldier 0 // Soldier class limit.
cr_demoman 0 // Demoman class limit.
cr_medic 0 // Medic class limit.
cr_hwguy 0 // HWGuy class limit.
cr_pyro 0 // Pyro class limit.
cr_spy 0 // Spy class limit.
cr_engineer 0 // Engineer class limit.

sv_rcon_maxfailures 3 // How many times an RCON password can be entered incorrectly before banning the user.
sv_alltalk 0 // Alltalk enables voice comms between all teams/players.
sv_voiceenable 1 // Enables voice chat. Use 0 for no voice.

mp_allowspectators 1 // Allows players to spectate.
mp_footsteps 0 // Footstep sounds. 0 = Off, 1 = On
sv_mincmdrate 0 // Minimum cl_cmdrate
sv_maxcmdrate 100 // Maximum cl_cmdrate
sv_minupdaterate 10 // Minimum cl_updaterate
sv_maxupdaterate 100 // Maximum cl_updaterate
sv_minrate 2000 // Minimum rate
sv_maxrate 20000 // Maximum rate
sv_unlag 1 // Lag compensation.
sv_maxunlag 0.3
sv_spectatorchat 1 // Allows spectators to chat.
sv_cheats 0 // Turns cheat cvars off.
sv_allowupload 1 // Allow uploading of files to server. (For sprays)
sv_allowdownload 1 // Allow downloading from server.
sv_voicecodec vaudio_speex // The server's audio codec.
sv_specaccelerate 5 // How quickly spectators accelerate when moving around the map.
sv_specspeed 2 // Spectator max speed.

log on // enable or disable server logging. on is on / off is off
sv_logbans 1 // Log server bans in the server logs
sv_logecho 1 // Echo log information to the console. 0 is off 1 is on
sv_logfile 1 // Log server information in the log file. 0 is off 1 is on
sv_log_onefile 1 // log everything in one file

exec banned_user.cfg // A list of all bans, in case the server crashes.

===Starting Your FF Server===
To make your life easier, here is a windows batch script to automatically run your server. It will also automatically re-start the server if it gets sent a quit or exit command. Create a new file in notepad and save it as "SRCDS Guardian 2.bat". Make sure there is NOT a .txt at the end or the script will not run. Add this to that file:

::=======================::
:: SRCDS Guardian 2.0 ::
:: Mooga ::
:: srcds.com ::
::=======================::

::=========================================================::
:: Thanks To Black-Sky & Drocona for making SRCDS Guardian ::
:: This script is open source. Feel free to edit at will. ::
:: ::
:: This script was writen for the use of the srcds.com ::
:: online community. If you are interested in running a ::
:: Source Dedicated Server or need help, drop by our ::
:: forums at... http://forums.srcds.com ::
::=========================================================::

:: This will keep the window clean and easy to read
@echo off

::=======================::
:: SET YOUR VARIABLES! ::
::=======================::

::=======================::
:: Window and Log name ::
:: Replace "My Server" ::
::=======================::
set servername="My FF Server"

::=======================::
:: Your start command ::
::=======================::
set runcmd=C:\ff-server\srcds.exe -console -game fortressforever -maxplayers 22 +fps_max 200 -port 27015 +map ff_2fort -tickrate 66

:: Sets the title of the window
title SRCDS Guardian 2.0 %servername%

:: Clears the window incase there is anything there
cls

:: Prints to the window what we are doing
echo SRCDS Guardian 2.0 has been started!
echo.
echo **************************************************************************
echo To close the server, close this windows and type exit in the server window
echo **************************************************************************
echo.
echo.

>> %servername%_Guardian.log echo.
>> %servername%_Guardian.log echo (%date%)(%time%) SRCDS Guardian 2.0 has been started!

echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now starting...
>> %servername%_Guardian.log echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now starting...

:: This is a return point in case the server crashes or is closed
:restart

echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now online
>> %servername%_Guardian.log echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now online

echo Watching %servername% for crashes...
>> %servername%_Guardian.log echo (%date%)(%time%) Watching %servername% for crashes...

::Start the actual server
start /wait %runcmd%

echo (%date%)(%time%) Crash or Close detected!
>> %servername%_Guardian.log echo (%date%)(%time%) Crash or Close detected!

echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now restarting...
>> %servername%_Guardian.log echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now restarting...

::Server crashed or closed, so we point it to the return point to start the server again
goto restart

==Links==
Here are some useful links for running a SRCDS.
[http://www.srcds.com srcds.com] - The best and only dedicated community for running a Source Dedicated Server
[http://forums.srcds.com srcds.com forums] - srcds.com's forums with many experienced admins willing to help. Active Fortress Forever member, Mooga, is a Moderator for the forums.

How to install a SRCDS

2008-09-14T05:08:32Z

Mooga:

[[Category:Tutorials]]
[[Category:0-Star_Articles]]

==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. Since SRCDS is for a Dedicated Server, you can not play on the same computer that your Dedicated Server is running on. To play and host on the same computer, create a listen server from in-game.

===What 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.exe
* Fortress Forever Server
* 7-Zip/WinZip/WinRar/Ect.

==Walk Through==
===HLDSUpdatetool===
To start off, you need to download HLDSUpdatetool installer. This can be downloaded directly from steam [http://www.steampowered.com/download/hldsupdatetool.exe here]. Once downloaded, double click on the installer and install it to c:\hldsupdatetool. This will make it easy to find it you ever need it again.
===HL2MP Install===
First we need to find out way over to the installer. Start by opening a command line. This can be done by going to Start --> Run and then typing cmd. There are a few things you want to do. First you want to move to your C drive. Then create a folder for your server. Then move into your installer folder. Use the following commands:
cd c:\
mkdir ff-server
cd c:\hldsupdatetool
Now that you are in the hldsupdatetool folder, run this command to install HL2MP
hldsupdatetool.exe -command update -game hl2dm -dir C:\ff-server
You should see tons of text scroll by as the correct files are downloaded directly from the steam servers to your server. Congrates! You have installed a HL2MP server!
===FF Server Install===
Download the Fortress Forever 2.1 FULL (Windows Only) [SERVER]. This can be downloaded [[Downloads#Files_for_server_operators |here]].

Now unzip the whole file to C:\ff-server.

===Adding Your server.cfg File===
In the C:\ff-server\fortressforever\cfg folder, create a new file with notepad called "server.cfg". Make sure there is NOT a .txt at the end or the config will not run. Add this to that file and customize at will:

//Standard SERVER.CFG

hostname "My Fortress Forever Server!" // Put your server's name in quotes here.

sv_password "" // Put a password here to lock your server.
rcon_password "rcon123abc" // Put an RCON password here for remote server administration (HLSW, client, etc.)

mp_timelimit 30 // Map time limit, in minutes.
mp_friendlyfire 0 // Friendly fire. 1 = On. 0 = Off.

//====================================================
// Class limits. Set to -1 to disable the class. 0 for unlimited.
cr_scout 0 // Scout class limit.
cr_sniper 0 // Sniper class limit.
cr_soldier 0 // Soldier class limit.
cr_demoman 0 // Demoman class limit.
cr_medic 0 // Medic class limit.
cr_hwguy 0 // HWGuy class limit.
cr_pyro 0 // Pyro class limit.
cr_spy 0 // Spy class limit.
cr_engineer 0 // Engineer class limit.

sv_rcon_maxfailures 3 // How many times an RCON password can be entered incorrectly before banning the user.
sv_alltalk 0 // Alltalk enables voice comms between all teams/players.
sv_voiceenable 1 // Enables voice chat. Use 0 for no voice.

mp_allowspectators 1 // Allows players to spectate.
mp_footsteps 0 // Footstep sounds. 0 = Off, 1 = On
sv_mincmdrate 0 // Minimum cl_cmdrate
sv_maxcmdrate 100 // Maximum cl_cmdrate
sv_minupdaterate 10 // Minimum cl_updaterate
sv_maxupdaterate 100 // Maximum cl_updaterate
sv_minrate 2000 // Minimum rate
sv_maxrate 20000 // Maximum rate
sv_unlag 1 // Lag compensation.
sv_maxunlag 0.3
sv_spectatorchat 1 // Allows spectators to chat.
sv_cheats 0 // Turns cheat cvars off.
sv_allowupload 1 // Allow uploading of files to server. (For sprays)
sv_allowdownload 1 // Allow downloading from server.
sv_voicecodec vaudio_speex // The server's audio codec.
sv_specaccelerate 5 // How quickly spectators accelerate when moving around the map.
sv_specspeed 2 // Spectator max speed.

log on // enable or disable server logging. on is on / off is off
sv_logbans 1 // Log server bans in the server logs
sv_logecho 1 // Echo log information to the console. 0 is off 1 is on
sv_logfile 1 // Log server information in the log file. 0 is off 1 is on
sv_log_onefile 1 // log everything in one file

exec banned_user.cfg // A list of all bans, in case the server crashes.

===Starting Your FF Server===
To make your life easier, here is a windows batch script to automatically run your server. It will also automatically re-start the server if it gets sent a quit or exit command. Create a new file in notepad and save it as "SRCDS Guardian 2.bat". Make sure there is NOT a .txt at the end or the script will not run. Add this to that file:

::=======================::
:: SRCDS Guardian 2.0 ::
:: Mooga ::
:: srcds.com ::
::=======================::

::=========================================================::
:: Thanks To Black-Sky & Drocona for making SRCDS Guardian ::
:: This script is open source. Feel free to edit at will. ::
:: ::
:: This script was writen for the use of the srcds.com ::
:: online community. If you are interested in running a ::
:: Source Dedicated Server or need help, drop by our ::
:: forums at... http://forums.srcds.com ::
::=========================================================::

:: This will keep the window clean and easy to read
@echo off

::=======================::
:: SET YOUR VARIABLES! ::
::=======================::

::=======================::
:: Window and Log name ::
:: Replace "My Server" ::
::=======================::
set servername="My FF Server"

::=======================::
:: Your start command ::
::=======================::
set runcmd=C:\ff-server\srcds.exe -console -game fortressforever -maxplayers 22 +fps_max 200 -port 27015 +map ff_2fort -tickrate 66

:: Sets the title of the window
title SRCDS Guardian 2.0 %servername%

:: Clears the window incase there is anything there
cls

:: Prints to the window what we are doing
echo SRCDS Guardian 2.0 has been started!
echo.
echo **************************************************************************
echo To close the server, close this windows and type exit in the server window
echo **************************************************************************
echo.
echo.

>> %servername%_Guardian.log echo.
>> %servername%_Guardian.log echo (%date%)(%time%) SRCDS Guardian 2.0 has been started!

echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now starting...
>> %servername%_Guardian.log echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now starting...

:: This is a return point in case the server crashes or is closed
:restart

echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now online
>> %servername%_Guardian.log echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now online

echo Watching %servername% for crashes...
>> %servername%_Guardian.log echo (%date%)(%time%) Watching %servername% for crashes...

::Start the actual server
start /wait %runcmd%

echo (%date%)(%time%) Crash or Close detected!
>> %servername%_Guardian.log echo (%date%)(%time%) Crash or Close detected!

echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now restarting...
>> %servername%_Guardian.log echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now restarting...

::Server crashed or closed, so we point it to the return point to start the server again
goto restart

==Links==
Here are some useful links for running a SRCDS.
[http://www.srcds.com srcds.com] - The best and only dedicated community for running a Source Dedicated Server
[http://forums.srcds.com srcds.com forums] - srcds.com's forums with many experienced admins willing to help. Active Fortress Forever member, Mooga, is a Moderator for the forums.

How to install a SRCDS

2008-09-14T05:07:18Z

Mooga:

[[Category:Tutorials]]
[[Category:0-Star_Articles]]

==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. Since SRCDS is for a Dedicated Server, you can not play on the same computer that your Dedicated Server is running on. To play and host on the same computer, create a listen server from in-game.

===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.

EXPAND THIS!

==Walk Through==
===HLDSUpdatetool===
To start off, you need to download HLDSUpdatetool installer. This can be downloaded directly from steam [http://www.steampowered.com/download/hldsupdatetool.exe here]. Once downloaded, double click on the installer and install it to c:\hldsupdatetool. This will make it easy to find it you ever need it again.
===HL2MP Install===
First we need to find out way over to the installer. Start by opening a command line. This can be done by going to Start --> Run and then typing cmd. There are a few things you want to do. First you want to move to your C drive. Then create a folder for your server. Then move into your installer folder. Use the following commands:
cd c:\
mkdir ff-server
cd c:\hldsupdatetool
Now that you are in the hldsupdatetool folder, run this command to install HL2MP
hldsupdatetool.exe -command update -game hl2dm -dir C:\ff-server
You should see tons of text scroll by as the correct files are downloaded directly from the steam servers to your server. Congrates! You have installed a HL2MP server!
===FF Server Install===
Download the Fortress Forever 2.1 FULL (Windows Only) [SERVER]. This can be downloaded [[Downloads#Files_for_server_operators |here]].

Now unzip the whole file to C:\ff-server.

===Adding Your server.cfg File===
In the C:\ff-server\fortressforever\cfg folder, create a new file with notepad called "server.cfg". Make sure there is NOT a .txt at the end or the config will not run. Add this to that file and customize at will:

//Standard SERVER.CFG

hostname "My Fortress Forever Server!" // Put your server's name in quotes here.

sv_password "" // Put a password here to lock your server.
rcon_password "rcon123abc" // Put an RCON password here for remote server administration (HLSW, client, etc.)

mp_timelimit 30 // Map time limit, in minutes.
mp_friendlyfire 0 // Friendly fire. 1 = On. 0 = Off.

//====================================================
// Class limits. Set to -1 to disable the class. 0 for unlimited.
cr_scout 0 // Scout class limit.
cr_sniper 0 // Sniper class limit.
cr_soldier 0 // Soldier class limit.
cr_demoman 0 // Demoman class limit.
cr_medic 0 // Medic class limit.
cr_hwguy 0 // HWGuy class limit.
cr_pyro 0 // Pyro class limit.
cr_spy 0 // Spy class limit.
cr_engineer 0 // Engineer class limit.

sv_rcon_maxfailures 3 // How many times an RCON password can be entered incorrectly before banning the user.
sv_alltalk 0 // Alltalk enables voice comms between all teams/players.
sv_voiceenable 1 // Enables voice chat. Use 0 for no voice.

mp_allowspectators 1 // Allows players to spectate.
mp_footsteps 0 // Footstep sounds. 0 = Off, 1 = On
sv_mincmdrate 0 // Minimum cl_cmdrate
sv_maxcmdrate 100 // Maximum cl_cmdrate
sv_minupdaterate 10 // Minimum cl_updaterate
sv_maxupdaterate 100 // Maximum cl_updaterate
sv_minrate 2000 // Minimum rate
sv_maxrate 20000 // Maximum rate
sv_unlag 1 // Lag compensation.
sv_maxunlag 0.3
sv_spectatorchat 1 // Allows spectators to chat.
sv_cheats 0 // Turns cheat cvars off.
sv_allowupload 1 // Allow uploading of files to server. (For sprays)
sv_allowdownload 1 // Allow downloading from server.
sv_voicecodec vaudio_speex // The server's audio codec.
sv_specaccelerate 5 // How quickly spectators accelerate when moving around the map.
sv_specspeed 2 // Spectator max speed.

log on // enable or disable server logging. on is on / off is off
sv_logbans 1 // Log server bans in the server logs
sv_logecho 1 // Echo log information to the console. 0 is off 1 is on
sv_logfile 1 // Log server information in the log file. 0 is off 1 is on
sv_log_onefile 1 // log everything in one file

exec banned_user.cfg // A list of all bans, in case the server crashes.

===Starting Your FF Server===
To make your life easier, here is a windows batch script to automatically run your server. It will also automatically re-start the server if it gets sent a quit or exit command. Create a new file in notepad and save it as "SRCDS Guardian 2.bat". Make sure there is NOT a .txt at the end or the script will not run. Add this to that file:

::=======================::
:: SRCDS Guardian 2.0 ::
:: Mooga ::
:: srcds.com ::
::=======================::

::=========================================================::
:: Thanks To Black-Sky & Drocona for making SRCDS Guardian ::
:: This script is open source. Feel free to edit at will. ::
:: ::
:: This script was writen for the use of the srcds.com ::
:: online community. If you are interested in running a ::
:: Source Dedicated Server or need help, drop by our ::
:: forums at... http://forums.srcds.com ::
::=========================================================::

:: This will keep the window clean and easy to read
@echo off

::=======================::
:: SET YOUR VARIABLES! ::
::=======================::

::=======================::
:: Window and Log name ::
:: Replace "My Server" ::
::=======================::
set servername="My FF Server"

::=======================::
:: Your start command ::
::=======================::
set runcmd=C:\ff-server\srcds.exe -console -game fortressforever -maxplayers 22 +fps_max 200 -port 27015 +map ff_2fort -tickrate 66

:: Sets the title of the window
title SRCDS Guardian 2.0 %servername%

:: Clears the window incase there is anything there
cls

:: Prints to the window what we are doing
echo SRCDS Guardian 2.0 has been started!
echo.
echo **************************************************************************
echo To close the server, close this windows and type exit in the server window
echo **************************************************************************
echo.
echo.

>> %servername%_Guardian.log echo.
>> %servername%_Guardian.log echo (%date%)(%time%) SRCDS Guardian 2.0 has been started!

echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now starting...
>> %servername%_Guardian.log echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now starting...

:: This is a return point in case the server crashes or is closed
:restart

echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now online
>> %servername%_Guardian.log echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now online

echo Watching %servername% for crashes...
>> %servername%_Guardian.log echo (%date%)(%time%) Watching %servername% for crashes...

::Start the actual server
start /wait %runcmd%

echo (%date%)(%time%) Crash or Close detected!
>> %servername%_Guardian.log echo (%date%)(%time%) Crash or Close detected!

echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now restarting...
>> %servername%_Guardian.log echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now restarting...

::Server crashed or closed, so we point it to the return point to start the server again
goto restart

==Links==
Here are some useful links for running a SRCDS.
[http://www.srcds.com srcds.com] - The best and only dedicated community for running a Source Dedicated Server
[http://forums.srcds.com srcds.com forums] - srcds.com's forums with many experienced admins willing to help. Active Fortress Forever member, Mooga, is a Moderator for the forums.

How to install a SRCDS

2008-09-14T05:00:08Z

Mooga: /* Adding Your server.cfg File */

[[Category:Tutorials]]
[[Category:0-Star_Articles]]

==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. Since SRCDS is for a Dedicated Server, you can not play on the same computer that your Dedicated Server is running on. To play and host on the same computer, create a listen server from in-game.

===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.

EXPAND THIS!

==Walk Through==
===HLDSUpdatetool===
To start off, you need to download HLDSUpdatetool installer. This can be downloaded directly from steam [http://www.steampowered.com/download/hldsupdatetool.exe here]. Once downloaded, double click on the installer and install it to c:\hldsupdatetool. This will make it easy to find it you ever need it again.
===HL2MP Install===
First we need to find out way over to the installer. Start by opening a command line. This can be done by going to Start --> Run and then typing cmd. There are a few things you want to do. First you want to move to your C drive. Then create a folder for your server. Then move into your installer folder. Use the following commands:
cd c:\
mkdir ff-server
cd c:\hldsupdatetool
Now that you are in the hldsupdatetool folder, run this command to install HL2MP
hldsupdatetool.exe -command update -game hl2dm -dir C:\ff-server
You should see tons of text scroll by as the correct files are downloaded directly from the steam servers to your server. Congrates! You have installed a HL2MP server!
===FF Server Install===
Download the Fortress Forever 2.1 FULL (Windows Only) [SERVER]. This can be downloaded [[Downloads#Files_for_server_operators |here]].

Now unzip the whole file to C:\ff-server.

===Adding Your server.cfg File===
In the C:\ff-server\fortressforever\cfg folder, create a new file with notepad called "server.cfg". Make sure there is NOT a .txt at the end or the config will not run. Add this to that file and customize at will:

//Standard SERVER.CFG

hostname "My Fortress Forever Server!" // Put your server's name in quotes here.

sv_password "" // Put a password here to lock your server.
rcon_password "rcon123abc" // Put an RCON password here for remote server administration (HLSW, client, etc.)

mp_timelimit 30 // Map time limit, in minutes.
mp_friendlyfire 0 // Friendly fire. 1 = On. 0 = Off.

//====================================================
// Class limits. Set to -1 to disable the class. 0 for unlimited.
cr_scout 0 // Scout class limit.
cr_sniper 0 // Sniper class limit.
cr_soldier 0 // Soldier class limit.
cr_demoman 0 // Demoman class limit.
cr_medic 0 // Medic class limit.
cr_hwguy 0 // HWGuy class limit.
cr_pyro 0 // Pyro class limit.
cr_spy 0 // Spy class limit.
cr_engineer 0 // Engineer class limit.

sv_rcon_maxfailures 3 // How many times an RCON password can be entered incorrectly before banning the user.
sv_alltalk 0 // Alltalk enables voice comms between all teams/players.
sv_voiceenable 1 // Enables voice chat. Use 0 for no voice.

mp_allowspectators 1 // Allows players to spectate.
mp_footsteps 0 // Footstep sounds. 0 = Off, 1 = On
sv_mincmdrate 0 // Minimum cl_cmdrate
sv_maxcmdrate 100 // Maximum cl_cmdrate
sv_minupdaterate 10 // Minimum cl_updaterate
sv_maxupdaterate 100 // Maximum cl_updaterate
sv_minrate 2000 // Minimum rate
sv_maxrate 20000 // Maximum rate
sv_unlag 1 // Lag compensation.
sv_maxunlag 0.3
sv_spectatorchat 1 // Allows spectators to chat.
sv_cheats 0 // Turns cheat cvars off.
sv_allowupload 1 // Allow uploading of files to server. (For sprays)
sv_allowdownload 1 // Allow downloading from server.
sv_voicecodec vaudio_speex // The server's audio codec.
sv_specaccelerate 5 // How quickly spectators accelerate when moving around the map.
sv_specspeed 2 // Spectator max speed.

log on // enable or disable server logging. on is on / off is off
sv_logbans 1 // Log server bans in the server logs
sv_logecho 1 // Echo log information to the console. 0 is off 1 is on
sv_logfile 1 // Log server information in the log file. 0 is off 1 is on
sv_log_onefile 1 // log everything in one file

exec banned_user.cfg // A list of all bans, in case the server crashes.

===Starting Your FF Server===
To make your life easier, here is a windows batch script to automatically run your server. It will also automatically re-start the server if it gets sent a quit or exit command. Create a new file in notepad and save it as "SRCDS Guardian 2.bat". Make sure there is NOT a .txt at the end or the script will not run. Add this to that file:

::=======================::
:: SRCDS Guardian 2.0 ::
:: Mooga ::
:: srcds.com ::
::=======================::

::=========================================================::
:: Thanks To Black-Sky & Drocona for making SRCDS Guardian ::
:: This script is open source. Feel free to edit at will. ::
:: ::
:: This script was writen for the use of the srcds.com ::
:: online community. If you are interested in running a ::
:: Source Dedicated Server or need help, drop by our ::
:: forums at... http://forums.srcds.com ::
::=========================================================::

:: This will keep the window clean and easy to read
@echo off

::=======================::
:: SET YOUR VARIABLES! ::
::=======================::

::=======================::
:: Window and Log name ::
:: Replace "My Server" ::
::=======================::
set servername="My FF Server"

::=======================::
:: Your start command ::
::=======================::
set runcmd=C:\ff-server\srcds.exe -console -game fortressforever -maxplayers 22 +fps_max 200 -port 27015 +map ff_2fort -tickrate 66

:: Sets the title of the window
title SRCDS Guardian 2.0 %servername%

:: Clears the window incase there is anything there
cls

:: Prints to the window what we are doing
echo SRCDS Guardian 2.0 has been started!
echo.
echo **************************************************************************
echo To close the server, close this windows and type exit in the server window
echo **************************************************************************
echo.
echo.

>> %servername%_Guardian.log echo.
>> %servername%_Guardian.log echo (%date%)(%time%) SRCDS Guardian 2.0 has been started!

echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now starting...
>> %servername%_Guardian.log echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now starting...

:: This is a return point in case the server crashes or is closed
:restart

echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now online
>> %servername%_Guardian.log echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now online

echo Watching %servername% for crashes...
>> %servername%_Guardian.log echo (%date%)(%time%) Watching %servername% for crashes...

::Start the actual server
start /wait %runcmd%

echo (%date%)(%time%) Crash or Close detected!
>> %servername%_Guardian.log echo (%date%)(%time%) Crash or Close detected!

echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now restarting...
>> %servername%_Guardian.log echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now restarting...

::Server crashed or closed, so we point it to the return point to start the server again
goto restart

How to install a SRCDS

2008-09-14T04:59:43Z

Mooga:

[[Category:Tutorials]]
[[Category:0-Star_Articles]]

==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. Since SRCDS is for a Dedicated Server, you can not play on the same computer that your Dedicated Server is running on. To play and host on the same computer, create a listen server from in-game.

===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.

EXPAND THIS!

==Walk Through==
===HLDSUpdatetool===
To start off, you need to download HLDSUpdatetool installer. This can be downloaded directly from steam [http://www.steampowered.com/download/hldsupdatetool.exe here]. Once downloaded, double click on the installer and install it to c:\hldsupdatetool. This will make it easy to find it you ever need it again.
===HL2MP Install===
First we need to find out way over to the installer. Start by opening a command line. This can be done by going to Start --> Run and then typing cmd. There are a few things you want to do. First you want to move to your C drive. Then create a folder for your server. Then move into your installer folder. Use the following commands:
cd c:\
mkdir ff-server
cd c:\hldsupdatetool
Now that you are in the hldsupdatetool folder, run this command to install HL2MP
hldsupdatetool.exe -command update -game hl2dm -dir C:\ff-server
You should see tons of text scroll by as the correct files are downloaded directly from the steam servers to your server. Congrates! You have installed a HL2MP server!
===FF Server Install===
Download the Fortress Forever 2.1 FULL (Windows Only) [SERVER]. This can be downloaded [[Downloads#Files_for_server_operators |here]].

Now unzip the whole file to C:\ff-server.

===Adding Your server.cfg File===
In the C:\ff-server\fortressforever\cfg folder, create a new file with notepad called "server.cfg". Make sure there is NOT a .txt at the end or the config will not run. Add this to that file and customize at will:

//Standard SERVER.CFG

hostname "My Fortress Forever Server!" // Put your server's name in quotes here.

//sv_password "" // Put a password here to lock your server.
//rcon_password "rcon123abc" // Put an RCON password here for remote server administration (HLSW, client, etc.)

mp_timelimit 30 // Map time limit, in minutes.
mp_friendlyfire 0 // Friendly fire. 1 = On. 0 = Off.

//====================================================
// Class limits. Set to -1 to disable the class. 0 for unlimited.
cr_scout 0 // Scout class limit.
cr_sniper 0 // Sniper class limit.
cr_soldier 0 // Soldier class limit.
cr_demoman 0 // Demoman class limit.
cr_medic 0 // Medic class limit.
cr_hwguy 0 // HWGuy class limit.
cr_pyro 0 // Pyro class limit.
cr_spy 0 // Spy class limit.
cr_engineer 0 // Engineer class limit.

sv_rcon_maxfailures 3 // How many times an RCON password can be entered incorrectly before banning the user.
sv_alltalk 0 // Alltalk enables voice comms between all teams/players.
sv_voiceenable 1 // Enables voice chat. Use 0 for no voice.

mp_allowspectators 1 // Allows players to spectate.
mp_footsteps 0 // Footstep sounds. 0 = Off, 1 = On
sv_mincmdrate 0 // Minimum cl_cmdrate
sv_maxcmdrate 100 // Maximum cl_cmdrate
sv_minupdaterate 10 // Minimum cl_updaterate
sv_maxupdaterate 100 // Maximum cl_updaterate
sv_minrate 2000 // Minimum rate
sv_maxrate 20000 // Maximum rate
sv_unlag 1 // Lag compensation.
sv_maxunlag 0.3
sv_spectatorchat 1 // Allows spectators to chat.
sv_cheats 0 // Turns cheat cvars off.
sv_allowupload 1 // Allow uploading of files to server. (For sprays)
sv_allowdownload 1 // Allow downloading from server.
sv_voicecodec vaudio_speex // The server's audio codec.
sv_specaccelerate 5 // How quickly spectators accelerate when moving around the map.
sv_specspeed 2 // Spectator max speed.

log on // enable or disable server logging. on is on / off is off
sv_logbans 1 // Log server bans in the server logs
sv_logecho 1 // Echo log information to the console. 0 is off 1 is on
sv_logfile 1 // Log server information in the log file. 0 is off 1 is on
sv_log_onefile 1 // log everything in one file

exec banned_user.cfg // A list of all bans, in case the server crashes.

===Starting Your FF Server===
To make your life easier, here is a windows batch script to automatically run your server. It will also automatically re-start the server if it gets sent a quit or exit command. Create a new file in notepad and save it as "SRCDS Guardian 2.bat". Make sure there is NOT a .txt at the end or the script will not run. Add this to that file:

::=======================::
:: SRCDS Guardian 2.0 ::
:: Mooga ::
:: srcds.com ::
::=======================::

::=========================================================::
:: Thanks To Black-Sky & Drocona for making SRCDS Guardian ::
:: This script is open source. Feel free to edit at will. ::
:: ::
:: This script was writen for the use of the srcds.com ::
:: online community. If you are interested in running a ::
:: Source Dedicated Server or need help, drop by our ::
:: forums at... http://forums.srcds.com ::
::=========================================================::

:: This will keep the window clean and easy to read
@echo off

::=======================::
:: SET YOUR VARIABLES! ::
::=======================::

::=======================::
:: Window and Log name ::
:: Replace "My Server" ::
::=======================::
set servername="My FF Server"

::=======================::
:: Your start command ::
::=======================::
set runcmd=C:\ff-server\srcds.exe -console -game fortressforever -maxplayers 22 +fps_max 200 -port 27015 +map ff_2fort -tickrate 66

:: Sets the title of the window
title SRCDS Guardian 2.0 %servername%

:: Clears the window incase there is anything there
cls

:: Prints to the window what we are doing
echo SRCDS Guardian 2.0 has been started!
echo.
echo **************************************************************************
echo To close the server, close this windows and type exit in the server window
echo **************************************************************************
echo.
echo.

>> %servername%_Guardian.log echo.
>> %servername%_Guardian.log echo (%date%)(%time%) SRCDS Guardian 2.0 has been started!

echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now starting...
>> %servername%_Guardian.log echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now starting...

:: This is a return point in case the server crashes or is closed
:restart

echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now online
>> %servername%_Guardian.log echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now online

echo Watching %servername% for crashes...
>> %servername%_Guardian.log echo (%date%)(%time%) Watching %servername% for crashes...

::Start the actual server
start /wait %runcmd%

echo (%date%)(%time%) Crash or Close detected!
>> %servername%_Guardian.log echo (%date%)(%time%) Crash or Close detected!

echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now restarting...
>> %servername%_Guardian.log echo (%date%)(%time%) %servername% is now restarting...

::Server crashed or closed, so we point it to the return point to start the server again
goto restart

How to install a SRCDS

2008-09-13T22:39:16Z

Mooga:

How to install a SRCDS

2008-09-13T22:31:08Z

Mooga: /* FF Server Install */

How to install a SRCDS

2008-04-22T20:00:14Z

Mooga: /* FF Server Install */

How to install a SRCDS

2008-04-22T19:59:57Z

Mooga: /* Walk through */

How to install a SRCDS

2008-04-22T19:51:17Z

Mooga: /* What is a SRCDS */

How to install a SRCDS

2008-04-22T19:48:57Z

Mooga: /* HL2MP install */

How to install a SRCDS

2008-04-22T19:46:41Z

Mooga: /* HL2MP install */

How to install a SRCDS

2008-04-22T19:46:16Z

Mooga: /* HL2MP install */

How to install a SRCDS

2008-03-10T21:16:29Z

Mooga:

==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.

EXPAND THIS!

==Walk through==
===HLDSUpdatetool===
To start off, you need to download HLDSUpdatetool installer. This can be downloaded directly from steam [http://www.steampowered.com/download/hldsupdatetool.exe here]. Once downloaded, double click on the installer and install it to c:\hldsupdatetool. This will make it easy to find it you ever need it again.
===HL2MP install===
First we need to find out way over to the installer. Start by opening a command line. This can be done by going to Start --> Run and then typing cmd. There are a few things you want to do. First you want to move to your C drive. Then create a folder for your server. Then move into your installer folder. Use the following commands:
cd c:\
mkdir ff-server
cd hldsupdatetool
Now that you are in the hldsupdatetool folder, run this command to install HL2MP
hldsupdatetool.exe -command update -game hl2dm -dir ff-server
Congrates! you are installed a HL2MP server!

THIS IS A WORK IN PROGRESS

How to install a SRCDS

2008-03-10T05:47:51Z

Mooga:

How to install a SRCDS

2008-03-09T22:48:40Z

Mooga: New page: ==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 requ...

How to make a server

2008-03-09T22:37:08Z

Mooga: /* What is a server? */ link to How to install a SRCDS

[[Category:Tutorials]]
[[Category:0-Star_Articles]]

==Overview==
===What is a server?===

A server is a portal that allows other online players to play the game.

There are 4 types of servers to choose from:

'''Listen Server'''

This type of [[How_to_make_a_server#What is a server?|server]] may be started in-game by selecting the Create Server option. Listen Servers are ideal for small LAN games (this type of server is not intended to be used as a public server).

'''Steam Dedicated Server'''

This type of [[How_to_make_a_server#What is a server?|server]] may be started through [http://www.steampowered.com/v/index.php Steam] by selecting a server application to run under the Tools tab. Steam Dedicated Servers require more system resources than the [[How_to_make_a_server#Stand-Alone Dedicated Server|Stand-Alone Dedicated Server]] and cannot be started automatically when your computer is booted up.

'''Stand-Alone Dedicated Server'''

This type of [[How_to_make_a_server#What is a server?|server]] is intended for advanced users who intend to run the dedicated server software to host internet games. Stand-Alone Dedicated Servers offer the best performance and configuration options, however, you must use a console interface to manage the server. Also check out [[How to install a SRCDS]].

'''Linux Dedicated Server'''

The Linux Dedicated Server is a variant of the [[How_to_make_a_server#Stand-Alone Dedicated Server|Stand-Alone Dedicated Server]] designed to run on Linux.

==Getting Started==

===What programs do I need?===

Before you even start the server install you really need to have several programs which are necessary tools that will enable you to configure/update and manage your server.

Listed below are the programs that are recommended you have installed and are somewhat familiar with before you start putting together your server.

'''FTP - File Transfer Protocol Program'''

In order to upload your server’s files from your computer to the remote server that runs your ff server and vise versa you must have an FTP or File Transfer Protocol Program. Many hosting companies offer file access through your browser and it is useful for a quick update if you are not on your primary computer. However, an actual FTP client is much more stable and faster to use.

There are lots of free FTP programs available on the Internet but almost all of them have limitations, nag screens or are supported by ads. We recommend the following FTP clients which are widely used, fully functional and completely free:

[http://www.coreftp.com/ Coreftp]

[http://winscp.net/eng/index.php WinSCP]

'''Compression Utility Program'''

In order to conserve hard drive space, extract compressed files (of various formats) and to create .bz2 files if you utilize the [[How_to_make_a_server#Creating a Fast Downloads Server|fast download feature]] for your web site you need to have a compression utility program.

There are lots of free compression utility programs available on the Internet but almost all of them have limitations, nag screens or are supported by ads. We recommend using the following compression utility program which is widely used, fully functional and completely free:

[http://www.7-zip.org/ 7-zip]

'''Server Management Program'''

In order to manage your server, test configuration variables and check on it’s status one must have a server management program.

There are lots of free server management programs available on the Internet but a lot of them have limitations, nag screens, are supported by ads . We recommend using the following server management utility which is widely used, fully functional and completely free:

[http://www.hlsw.org/ HLSW Gameserver Tool]

[[Image:Note.png]] '''Note(s):'''

'''A)''' Download and use the “Official Download” for the most stable version.

'''B)''' You do not need to utilize the built steam log in part of HLSW to effectively manage your server. It is only required if you want to be able to log into it and utilize Steam functions like chat. Just click on “Offline Mode” to manage you server.

===Installing the Mod===

Most game server companies are willing to download and install mods for you so give them the link for the [[Downloads| Downloads Section]] and ask them to download and install the latest release for you.

If they are not willing to do this you will need to use one of the [[How_to_make_a_server#FTP - File Transfer Protocol Program| FTP Programs]] above and extract the [[Downloads| Latest Version]] of Fortress Forever to your Half Life 2 Based Server.

[[Image:Note.png]] '''Note(s):'''

'''A)''' You must be running a Half Life 2 based server for Fortress Forever to run.

'''B)''' You may need to create a new FortressForever file in your server's core files. You will need to consult your server company for suggestions on how to do this.

==Help==

Altough we have tried our hardest to be as detailed and helpful as possible, we all know that there is no way we can possibly answer all your questions. So if you feel your in need of some major help, please feel free to contact someon via the portals below:

'''[AE] on TeamSpeak'''

The [[AssEater_Clan|<nowiki>[AE]</nowiki>Clan]] has offered and setup an outlet to give people assistance with setting up their server using the voice communication program Team Speak. To utilize this resource you must have the program installed. The program is completely free and user friendly, not to mention easy to use. It can be downloaded from: [http://www.goteamspeak.com The Teamspeak Web-Site]

To get server help from the [[AssEater_Clan|<nowiki>[AE]</nowiki>Clan]]; download and install Team Speak the then copy and paste the following line into your browser:

<tt>teamspeak://63.209.37.155:8822/nickname=FF_Help</tt>

When you click on the link you will get a message asking if you want to launch an associated program which you will need to accept in order for the link to automatically launch the Team Speak program and put you in the [AE] clan’s communication server.

[[Image:Note.png]] '''Note(s):'''

'''A)''' Once you enter the server if someone doesn’t join the channel and make contact you with you within 3-5 minutes click on an [AE] player’s name that is in another channel and send them a text message requesting assistance.

'''B)''' Please be patient while waiting for someone to assist you as they may have to stop playing FF and then join you in the channel to provide you assistance.

'''IRC'''

'''See discussion page'''

'''Email'''

If you can not find what your looking for please feel free to email us at <tt>FortressForeverHelp@gmail.com</tt> and we will assist you the best we can.

Please use descriptive titles in the "subject" line as to assure that your email is sent to the right box and checked by the appropriate person(s).

==See Also==

===Customizing Your Server===

Once you have your server set up, you will probably want to customize your server. There are several things you can do to customize your server. However we have broken it down into two groups to make things simpler.
*[[Basic_Server_Customizations|Basic Server Customizations]]

*[[Advanced_Server_Customizations|Advanced Server Customizations]]

==References==

===Web-Sites===

[[How_to_make_a_server#What is a server?|What is a server:]] [http://support.steampowered.com/cgi-bin/steampowered.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=181&p_created=1093570699&p_sid=Gs2APcWi&p_lva=&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPTEmcF9zb3J0X2J5PSZwX2dyaWRzb3J0PSZwX3Jvd19jbnQ9MzI0JnBfcHJvZHM9MCZwX2NhdHM9MCZwX3B2PSZwX2N2PSZwX3NlYXJjaF90eXBlPWFuc3dlcnMuc2VhcmNoX25sJnBfcGFnZT0xJnBfc2VhcmNoX3RleHQ9aGwyIHNlcnZlciBzZXR0aW5ncw**&p_li=&p_topview=1#types www.steampowered.com]

[[How_to_make_a_server#Configuring Your Server|Configuring Your Server:]] [http://support.steampowered.com/cgi-bin/steampowered.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=140&p_created=1093311485&p_sid=Gs2APcWi&p_lva=&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPTEmcF9zb3J0X2J5PSZwX2dyaWRzb3J0PSZwX3Jvd19jbnQ9MTEmcF9wcm9kcz0mcF9jYXRzPSZwX3B2PSZwX2N2PSZwX3NlYXJjaF90eXBlPWFuc3dlcnMuc2VhcmNoX25sJnBfcGFnZT0xJnBfc2VhcmNoX3RleHQ9RmFzdCBETA**&p_li=&p_topview=1 www.steampowered.com]

[[Category:Tutorials]]

Talk:How to install a SRCDS

2008-03-09T22:36:14Z

Mooga: New page: I'm going to do a write-up on installed a SRCDS server and then making it work with FF. I'll also post a link to SRCDS.com since that site is an AMAZING tool. It's a shame that Server In...