Talk:How to make a server - Revision history

DrSatan-12955 at 05:32, 2 February 2008

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Mirvinmonkey-3 at 12:43, 1 February 2008

2008-02-01T12:43:54Z

Pon at 11:20, 31 January 2008

2008-01-31T11:20:52Z

DrSatan-12955: few questions about the page added.

2008-01-20T08:37:11Z

few questions about the page added.

DrSatan-12955: Undo revision 6326 by DrSatan-12955 (Talk)

2008-01-20T07:03:29Z

Undo revision 6326 by DrSatan-12955 (Talk)

DrSatan-12955: temporary edit for zip to check out.

2008-01-20T06:57:30Z

temporary edit for zip to check out.

DrSatan-12955: New page: I am thinking about making an IRC channel for the wiki. I know that Squeek idle's in #ffwiki on gamesurge and quakenet. What do you guys think about making it an actual channel with help o...

2008-01-20T05:48:30Z

New page: I am thinking about making an IRC channel for the wiki. I know that Squeek idle's in #ffwiki on gamesurge and quakenet. What do you guys think about making it an actual channel with help o...

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I am thinking about making an IRC channel for the wiki. I know that Squeek idle's in #ffwiki on gamesurge and quakenet. What do you guys think about making it an actual channel with help options? [[User:DrSatan-12955|DrSatan-12955]] 23:48, 19 January 2008 (CST)

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	:* Maybe cut down the ammount of headings you use. For example, the types of server could just be given a short paragraph each, instead of each one with it's own heading. I think if you get the size of the contents box down a bit it might look a bit better and give the illusion that it's not such a long article --[[User:Pon\|Pon]] 05:20, 31 January 2008 (CST)		:* Maybe cut down the ammount of headings you use. For example, the types of server could just be given a short paragraph each, instead of each one with it's own heading. I think if you get the size of the contents box down a bit it might look a bit better and give the illusion that it's not such a long article --[[User:Pon\|Pon]] 05:20, 31 January 2008 (CST)
	::Agreed, a few tables would help really (e.g. for the different server types) [[User:Mirvinmonkey-3\|Mirvinmonkey-3]] 06:43, 1 February 2008 (CST)		::Agreed, a few tables would help really (e.g. for the different server types) [[User:Mirvinmonkey-3\|Mirvinmonkey-3]] 06:43, 1 February 2008 (CST)
		+	:::Great idea...I slimmed down the headings and also created a few new pages for the Basic and Advanced Customizing sections. I think it looks much better now. Thanks for the help! [[User:DrSatan-12955\|DrSatan-12955]] 23:32, 1 February 2008 (CST)

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	* Ok this is getting pretty big. Any ideas / suggestions on how I can chop this down a bit? If you guys think it looks ok then that's fine by me, but it seems to be getting rather large and I'm not sure if we want that or not. I'm sure I can make more pages to account for it and what not, but let me know if you think I need to or not! [[User:DrSatan-12955\|DrSatan-12955]] 02:37, 20 January 2008 (CST)		* Ok this is getting pretty big. Any ideas / suggestions on how I can chop this down a bit? If you guys think it looks ok then that's fine by me, but it seems to be getting rather large and I'm not sure if we want that or not. I'm sure I can make more pages to account for it and what not, but let me know if you think I need to or not! [[User:DrSatan-12955\|DrSatan-12955]] 02:37, 20 January 2008 (CST)
	:* Maybe cut down the ammount of headings you use. For example, the types of server could just be given a short paragraph each, instead of each one with it's own heading. I think if you get the size of the contents box down a bit it might look a bit better and give the illusion that it's not such a long article --[[User:Pon\|Pon]] 05:20, 31 January 2008 (CST)		:* Maybe cut down the ammount of headings you use. For example, the types of server could just be given a short paragraph each, instead of each one with it's own heading. I think if you get the size of the contents box down a bit it might look a bit better and give the illusion that it's not such a long article --[[User:Pon\|Pon]] 05:20, 31 January 2008 (CST)
		+	::Agreed, a few tables would help really (e.g. for the different server types) [[User:Mirvinmonkey-3\|Mirvinmonkey-3]] 06:43, 1 February 2008 (CST)

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	* Ok this is getting pretty big. Any ideas / suggestions on how I can chop this down a bit? If you guys think it looks ok then that's fine by me, but it seems to be getting rather large and I'm not sure if we want that or not. I'm sure I can make more pages to account for it and what not, but let me know if you think I need to or not! [[User:DrSatan-12955\|DrSatan-12955]] 02:37, 20 January 2008 (CST)		* Ok this is getting pretty big. Any ideas / suggestions on how I can chop this down a bit? If you guys think it looks ok then that's fine by me, but it seems to be getting rather large and I'm not sure if we want that or not. I'm sure I can make more pages to account for it and what not, but let me know if you think I need to or not! [[User:DrSatan-12955\|DrSatan-12955]] 02:37, 20 January 2008 (CST)
		+	:* Maybe cut down the ammount of headings you use. For example, the types of server could just be given a short paragraph each, instead of each one with it's own heading. I think if you get the size of the contents box down a bit it might look a bit better and give the illusion that it's not such a long article --[[User:Pon\|Pon]] 05:20, 31 January 2008 (CST)

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−	I am thinking about making an IRC channel for the wiki. I know that Squeek idle's in #ffwiki on gamesurge and quakenet. What do you guys think about making it an actual channel with help options? [[User:DrSatan-12955\|DrSatan-12955]] 23:48, 19 January 2008 (CST)	+	*I am thinking about making an IRC channel for the wiki. I know that Squeek idle's in #ffwiki on gamesurge and quakenet. What do you guys think about making it an actual channel with help options? [[User:DrSatan-12955\|DrSatan-12955]] 23:48, 19 January 2008 (CST)
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		+	* Ok this is getting pretty big. Any ideas / suggestions on how I can chop this down a bit? If you guys think it looks ok then that's fine by me, but it seems to be getting rather large and I'm not sure if we want that or not. I'm sure I can make more pages to account for it and what not, but let me know if you think I need to or not! [[User:DrSatan-12955\|DrSatan-12955]] 02:37, 20 January 2008 (CST)

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	I am thinking about making an IRC channel for the wiki. I know that Squeek idle's in #ffwiki on gamesurge and quakenet. What do you guys think about making it an actual channel with help options? [[User:DrSatan-12955\|DrSatan-12955]] 23:48, 19 January 2008 (CST)		I am thinking about making an IRC channel for the wiki. I know that Squeek idle's in #ffwiki on gamesurge and quakenet. What do you guys think about making it an actual channel with help options? [[User:DrSatan-12955\|DrSatan-12955]] 23:48, 19 January 2008 (CST)
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−	~~==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 to [[How_to_make_a_server#Basic_Server_Customizations\|Basic Server Customizations]] and [[How_to_make_a_server#Advanced_Server_Customizations\|Advanced Server Customizations]]. To make things simpler.
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−	~~===Basic Server Customizations===~~
−
−	~~This section will cover some of the more basic changes you may want to implement on your server.~~
−
−	~~Such as:~~
−	* [[How_to_make_a_server#Changing_Your_Server's_Name\|Changing Your Server's Name]]
−	* [[How_to_make_a_server#Creating_a_Custom_Mapcycle\|Creating a Custom Mapcycle]]
−	* [[How_to_make_a_server#Customizing Your Message of the Day - MOTD\|Customizing Your Message of the Day - MOTD]]
−	* [[How_to_make_a_server#Uploading_Maps\|Uploading Maps]]
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−	~~====Changing Your Server's Name====~~
−
−	~~====Creating a Custom Mapcycle====~~
−
−	~~====Customizing Your Message of the Day====~~
−
−	~~====Uploading Maps====~~
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−	~~===Advanced Server Customizations===~~
−
−	~~This section will cover some of the more basic changes you may want to implement on your server.~~
−
−	~~Such as:~~
−	*[[How_to_make_a_server#Adding External Plugins\|Adding External Plugins]]
−	*[[How_to_make_a_server#Creating a Fast Downloads Server\|Creating a Fast Downloads Server]]
−	*[[How_to_make_a_server#Installing_MetaMod:Source\|Installing MetaMod:Source]]
−
−
−	~~====Adding External Plugins====~~
−
−	~~====Creating a Fast Downloads Server====~~
−
−	~~====Installing MetaMod:Source====~~
−
−	Metamod:Source is an advanced plugin system for Half-Life 2. Plugins for Metamod:Source are written in C++ (not to be confused with "SourceMod"). It is similar to Valve's plugin layer, but much more advanced. It is coupled with SourceHook, an expansive API layer for intercepting and hooking individual virtual functions. Metamod:Source greatly simplifies otherwise hacky tasks and provides safe ways for multiple plugins to hook the same object.
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−	It is recommended that you never download a <i>beta version</i> of anything if you are planning on using your server for public games. Most companies will have a <i>released version</i> and a <i>beta version</i>. Generally you are going to have problems if you download / upload a beta version. So again, you may want to download / upload the latest <u><i>released</i> version</u>. This will make your install a lot easier, especially if you are not familar with your server files.
−	~~You will also need to know what operating system (OS) you have for your server. Windows, or Linux 32 or 64 bit for the installer to install the proper files.~~
−	~~For more details on how to install MetaMod:Source you might want to read through the [http://www.sourcemm.net/ MetaMod:Source Web-Site]~~

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	I am thinking about making an IRC channel for the wiki. I know that Squeek idle's in #ffwiki on gamesurge and quakenet. What do you guys think about making it an actual channel with help options? [[User:DrSatan-12955\|DrSatan-12955]] 23:48, 19 January 2008 (CST)		I am thinking about making an IRC channel for the wiki. I know that Squeek idle's in #ffwiki on gamesurge and quakenet. What do you guys think about making it an actual channel with help options? [[User:DrSatan-12955\|DrSatan-12955]] 23:48, 19 January 2008 (CST)
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		+	==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 to [[How_to_make_a_server#Basic_Server_Customizations\|Basic Server Customizations]] and [[How_to_make_a_server#Advanced_Server_Customizations\|Advanced Server Customizations]]. To make things simpler.
		+
		+	===Basic Server Customizations===
		+
		+	This section will cover some of the more basic changes you may want to implement on your server.
		+
		+	Such as:
		+	* [[How_to_make_a_server#Changing_Your_Server's_Name\|Changing Your Server's Name]]
		+	* [[How_to_make_a_server#Creating_a_Custom_Mapcycle\|Creating a Custom Mapcycle]]
		+	* [[How_to_make_a_server#Customizing Your Message of the Day - MOTD\|Customizing Your Message of the Day - MOTD]]
		+	* [[How_to_make_a_server#Uploading_Maps\|Uploading Maps]]
		+
		+	====Changing Your Server's Name====
		+
		+	====Creating a Custom Mapcycle====
		+
		+	====Customizing Your Message of the Day====
		+
		+	====Uploading Maps====
		+
		+	===Advanced Server Customizations===
		+
		+	This section will cover some of the more basic changes you may want to implement on your server.
		+
		+	Such as:
		+	*[[How_to_make_a_server#Adding External Plugins\|Adding External Plugins]]
		+	*[[How_to_make_a_server#Creating a Fast Downloads Server\|Creating a Fast Downloads Server]]
		+	*[[How_to_make_a_server#Installing_MetaMod:Source\|Installing MetaMod:Source]]
		+
		+
		+	====Adding External Plugins====
		+
		+	====Creating a Fast Downloads Server====
		+
		+	====Installing MetaMod:Source====
		+
		+	Metamod:Source is an advanced plugin system for Half-Life 2. Plugins for Metamod:Source are written in C++ (not to be confused with "SourceMod"). It is similar to Valve's plugin layer, but much more advanced. It is coupled with SourceHook, an expansive API layer for intercepting and hooking individual virtual functions. Metamod:Source greatly simplifies otherwise hacky tasks and provides safe ways for multiple plugins to hook the same object.
		+
		+	It is recommended that you never download a <i>beta version</i> of anything if you are planning on using your server for public games. Most companies will have a <i>released version</i> and a <i>beta version</i>. Generally you are going to have problems if you download / upload a beta version. So again, you may want to download / upload the latest <u><i>released</i> version</u>. This will make your install a lot easier, especially if you are not familar with your server files.
		+	You will also need to know what operating system (OS) you have for your server. Windows, or Linux 32 or 64 bit for the installer to install the proper files.
		+	For more details on how to install MetaMod:Source you might want to read through the [http://www.sourcemm.net/ MetaMod:Source Web-Site]