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Dedicated Server Setup

2006-05-16T14:40:39Z

Wanda2794: /* Starting */

{{Sitenav|Dedicated Server Setup}}

== Dedicated Server (Windows) ==
=== Downloading ===
First of all you need the [http://steampowered.com/download/hldsupdatetool.exe HLDS Update Tool]. This is what we use to update/download the server. You will also need Empires Dedicated Server from the [http://empiresmod.com/download.php Empires Download Page].

If you want to use [http://www.mani-admin-plugin.com/ Mani Admin Plugin], make sure you download it before going any further.

=== Installing ===
* First we need to download the SDS (Source Dedicated Server). To download we open up hldsupdatetool.exe and download the tool to an arbitrary location on your machine, for example:
C:\HL2DS
* When you have finished installing the update tool open the install folder in a command prompt and type:
hldsupdatetool.exe -command update -game "hl2mp" -dir C:\HL2DS

* If that doesnt work or your stuck or having trouble getting hl2mp then you can go [http://www.srcds.com/db/engine.php?subaction=showfull&id=1097362093&archive= HERE] for a more indepth tutorial on how to get it.

{{Tip|Make sure you replace C:\HL2DS with your install path if it's different.}}

This will download all files necessary to host a Half-Life 2 Deathmatch server (and Empires). And remember to "Go get yourself a cup of coffee." as valve said, this will take some time

* Install the Empires Dedicated Server files to "C:\HL2DS\empires" (use your own install path).
* Create a shortcut of '''srcds.exe''' and place it where you want then go to properties of the shortcut. Add the following to the end of the shortcut target:
-game empires +maxplayers 14 -port 27015 -console +map emp_canyon -autoupdate
It sould look like this;
srcds.exe -game empires +maxplayers 14 -port 27015 -console +map emp_canyon -autoupdate
{{Tip|You can adjust your port and maxplayers via the shortcut or the ''server.cfg'' file.}}

=== Configuration ===
Next, edit your mapcycle.txt and server.cfg files to your liking.
{{Warning|When editing your server.cfg remember to change your '''rcon_password''' and '''hostname''' directives!}}
rcon_password "pass" //Your rcon password
hostname "Servername" //The name of your server

These are the most important settings to change, there are more in the cfg so test around what is best for you.

=== Starting ===
You should now be able to double-click your server shortcut, which will start up your dedicated server.

== Dedicated Server (Linux) ==
=== Downloading ===
First of all you need the [http://storefront.steampowered.com/download/hldsupdatetool.bin HLDS Update Tool]. This is what we use to update/download the server. You will also need Empires Dedicated Server from the [http://empiresmod.com/download.php Empires Download Page].

=== Installing SDS ===
Now we have to extract the HLDS-Update-Tool.
* Go to the homedir of the user who is designated to run the HL2-Server and create a subdir.
hl2usr@hl2srv ~ # mkdir hl2
* Copy the HLDS-Update-Tool into your new subdir and chmod it to make it executable:
hl2usr@hl2srv ~/hl2 # chmod +x hldsupdatetool.bin
* Run the binary:
hl2usr@hl2srv ~/hl2 # ./hldsupdatetool.bin
* Now that you have finished extracting the Update-Tool you can use it to download all required files:
hl2usr@hl2srv ~/hl2 # ./steam -command update -game "hl2mp" -dir .
Get yourself a cup of tea, coffee, soda, etc., and have a rest. Depending on your connection speed this can take some time

=== Installing Empires ===
Next, we have to extract the previously downloaded Empires-Server.
* Copy the zip-file (something like empires_v1xxx_server.zip) to the folder where the HLDS-Update-Tool resides (''~/hl2'' in this example) and extract it:
hl2usr@hl2srv ~/hl2 # unzip empires_v1xxx_server.zip
This command created a subdir ''empires'' and extracted all needed files into it.

=== Configuration ===
Before you can start your new Dedicated Server the servers config files have to be altered to satisfy your needs.
* cd to the ''"empires"'' subdir
* Edit the file ''mapcycle.txt'' with your prefered text editor and add/remove the maps you like/don't like in your mapcycle
* cd to the config dir of your Empires installation (''~/hl2/empires/cfg'' in this example)
* Edit the ''server.cfg'' to your liking
{{Warning|When editing your server.cfg remember to change your '''rcon_password''' and '''hostname''' directives!}}
rcon_password "pass" //Your rcon password
hostname "Servername" //The name of your server

=== Starting ===
Now your server should be ready for startup
* cd to your Dedicated-Servers basedir (''~/hl2'' in this example)
* Start the Server:
hl2usr@hl2srv ~/hl2 # ./srcds_run -game empires +maxplayers 14 -port 27015 -console +map emp_canyon -autoupdate
{{Tip|Use a terminal multiplexer like [http://www.gnu.org/software/screen/ Screen] to be able to detach the HL2-Server Console and disconnect from your servers shell without terminating the HL2-Daemon}}
* You can create a Bash-File in your Dedicated-Servers basedir to easily start your Empires-Server in a virtual Screen-Terminal:
{{ Box File|empires.sh|
<pre>
#! /bin/bash
screen -d -m -S empires -t empires ./srcds_run -game empires +maxplayers 14 -port 27015 -console +map emp_canyon -autoupdate
</pre>
}}
* Now make the Bash-File executable and run it:
hl2usr@hl2srv ~/hl2 # chmod +x empires.sh
hl2usr@hl2srv ~/hl2 # ./empires.sh
The Dedicated-Server now runs in the background. You can attach to the Screen-Terminal by typing:
hl2usr@hl2srv ~/hl2 # screen -r empires

== Related Links ==
* [http://server.counter-strike.net/server.php?cmd=cmdall General HL2 Directives/Commands]
* [http://www.mani-admin-plugin.com/ Mani Admin Plugin]

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2006-05-15T14:50:57Z

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Dedicated Server Setup

2006-05-15T14:17:59Z

Wanda2794:

{{Sitenav|Dedicated Server Setup}}

== Dedicated Server (Windows) ==
=== Downloading ===
First of all you need the [http://steampowered.com/download/hldsupdatetool.exe HLDS Update Tool]. This is what we use to update/download the server. You will also need Empires Dedicated Server from the [http://empiresmod.com/download.php Empires Download Page].

If you want to use [http://www.mani-admin-plugin.com/ Mani Admin Plugin], make sure you download it before going any further.

=== Installing ===
* First we need to download the SDS (Source Dedicated Server). To download we open up hldsupdatetool.exe and download the tool to an arbitrary location on your machine, for example:
C:\HL2DS
* When you have finished installing the update tool open the install folder in a command prompt and type:
hldsupdatetool.exe -command update -game "hl2mp" -dir C:\HL2DS

* If that doesnt work or your stuck or having trouble getting hl2mp then you can go [http://www.srcds.com/db/engine.php?subaction=showfull&id=1097362093&archive= HERE] for a more indepth tutorial on how to get it.

{{Tip|Make sure you replace C:\HL2DS with your install path if it's different.}}

This will download all files necessary to host a Half-Life 2 Deathmatch server (and Empires). And remember to "Go get yourself a cup of coffee." as valve said, this will take some time

* Install the Empires Dedicated Server files to "C:\HL2DS\empires" (use your own install path).
* Create a shortcut of '''srcds.exe''' and place it where you want then go to properties of the shortcut. Add the following to the end of the shortcut target:
-game empires +maxplayers 14 -port 27015 -console +map emp_canyon -autoupdate
It sould look like this;
srcds.exe -game empires +maxplayers 14 -port 27015 -console +map emp_canyon -autoupdate
{{Tip|You can adjust your port and maxplayers via the shortcut or the ''server.cfg'' file.}}

=== Configuration ===
Next, edit your mapcycle.txt and server.cfg files to your liking.
{{Warning|When editing your server.cfg remember to change your '''rcon_password''' and '''hostname''' directives!}}
rcon_password "pass" //Your rcon password
hostname "Servername" //The name of your server

These are the most important settings to change, there are more in the cfg so test around what is best for you.

=== Starting ===
You should now be able to double-click your server shortcut, which will start up your dedicated server.

== Dedicated Server (Linux) ==
=== Downloading ===
First of all you need the [http://storefront.steampowered.com/download/hldsupdatetool.bin HLDS Update Tool]. This is what we use to update/download the server. You will also need Empires Dedicated Server from the [http://empiresmod.com/download.php Empires Download Page].

=== Installing SDS ===
Now we have to extract the HLDS-Update-Tool.
* Go to the homedir of the user who is designated to run the HL2-Server and create a subdir.
hl2usr@hl2srv ~ # mkdir hl2
* Copy the HLDS-Update-Tool into your new subdir and chmod it to make it executable:
hl2usr@hl2srv ~/hl2 # chmod +x hldsupdatetool.bin
* Run the binary:
hl2usr@hl2srv ~/hl2 # ./hldsupdatetool.bin
* Now that you have finished extracting the Update-Tool you can use it to download all required files:
hl2usr@hl2srv ~/hl2 # ./steam -command update -game "hl2mp" -dir .
Get yourself a cup of tea, coffee, soda, etc., and have a rest. Depending on your connection speed this can take some time

=== Installing Empires ===
Next, we have to extract the previously downloaded Empires-Server.
* Copy the zip-file (something like empires_v1xxx_server.zip) to the folder where the HLDS-Update-Tool resides (''~/hl2'' in this example) and extract it:
hl2usr@hl2srv ~/hl2 # unzip empires_v1xxx_server.zip
This command created a subdir ''empires'' and extracted all needed files into it.

=== Configuration ===
Before you can start your new Dedicated Server the servers config files have to be altered to satisfy your needs.
* cd to the ''"empires"'' subdir
* Edit the file ''mapcycle.txt'' with your prefered text editor and add/remove the maps you like/don't like in your mapcycle
* cd to the config dir of your Empires installation (''~/hl2/empires/cfg'' in this example)
* Edit the ''server.cfg'' to your liking
{{Warning|When editing your server.cfg remember to change your '''rcon_password''' and '''hostname''' directives!}}
rcon_password "pass" //Your rcon password
hostname "Servername" //The name of your server

=== Starting ===
Now your server should be ready for startup
* cd to your Dedicated-Servers basedir (''~/hl2'' in this example)
* Start the Server:
./srcds_run -game empires +maxplayers 14 -port 27015 -console +map emp_canyon -autoupdate
{{Tip|Use a terminal multiplexer like [http://www.gnu.org/software/screen/ Screen] to be able to detach the HL2-Server Console and disconnect from your servers shell without terminating the HL2-Daemon}}
* You can create a Bash-File in your Dedicated-Servers basedir to easily start your Empires-Server in a virtual Screen-Terminal:
{{ Box File|empires.sh|
<pre>
#! /bin/bash
screen -d -m -S empires -t empires ./srcds_run -game empires +maxplayers 14 -port 27015 -console +map emp_canyon -autoupdate
</pre>
}}
* Now make the Bash-File executable and run it:
hl2usr@hl2srv ~/hl2 # chmod +x empires.sh
hl2usr@hl2srv ~/hl2 # ./empires.sh
The Dedicated-Server now runs in the background. You can attach to the Screen-Terminal by typing:
hl2usr@hl2srv ~/hl2 # screen -r empires

== Related Links ==
* [http://server.counter-strike.net/server.php?cmd=cmdall General HL2 Directives/Commands]
* [http://www.mani-admin-plugin.com/ Mani Admin Plugin]

Dedicated Server Setup

2006-05-15T14:08:27Z

Wanda2794: Added "Dedicated Server Setup (Linux)"

{{Sitenav|Dedicated Server Setup}}

== Dedicated Server (Windows) ==
=== Downloading ===
First of all you need the [http://steampowered.com/download/hldsupdatetool.exe HLDS Update Tool]. This is what we use to update/download the server. You will also need Empires Dedicated Server from the [http://empiresmod.com/download.php Empires Download Page].

If you want to use [http://www.mani-admin-plugin.com/ Mani Admin Plugin], make sure you download it before going any further.

=== Installing ===
* First we need to download the SDS (Source Dedicated Server). To download we open up hldsupdatetool.exe and download the tool to an arbitrary location on your machine, for example:
C:\HL2DS
* When you have finished installing the update tool open the install folder in a command prompt and type:
hldsupdatetool.exe -command update -game "hl2mp" -dir C:\HL2DS

* If that doesnt work or your stuck or having trouble getting hl2mp then you can go [http://www.srcds.com/db/engine.php?subaction=showfull&id=1097362093&archive= HERE] for a more indepth tutorial on how to get it.

{{Tip|Make sure you replace C:\HL2DS with your install path if it's different.}}

This will download all files necessary to host a Half-Life 2 Deathmatch server (and Empires). And remember to "Go get yourself a cup of coffee." as valve said, this will take some time

* Install the Empires Dedicated Server files to "C:\HL2DS\empires" (use your own install path).
* Create a shortcut of '''srcds.exe''' and place it where you want then go to properties of the shortcut. Add the following to the end of the shortcut target:
-game empires +maxplayers 14 -port 27015 -console +map emp_canyon -autoupdate
It sould look like this;
srcds.exe -game empires +maxplayers 14 -port 27015 -console +map emp_canyon -autoupdate
{{Tip|You can adjust your port and maxplayers via the shortcut or the ''server.cfg'' file.}}

=== Configuration ===
Next, edit your mapcycle.txt and server.cfg files to your liking.
{{Warning|When editing your server.cfg remember to change your '''rcon_password''' and '''hostname''' directives!}}
rcon_password "pass" //Your rcon password
hostname "Servername" //The name of your server

These are the most important settings to change, there are more in the cfg so test around what is best for you.

=== Starting ===
You should now be able to double-click your server shortcut, which will start up your dedicated server.

== Dedicated Server (Linux) ==
=== Downloading ===
First of all you need the [http://storefront.steampowered.com/download/hldsupdatetool.bin HLDS Update Tool]. This is what we use to update/download the server. You will also need Empires Dedicated Server from the [http://empiresmod.com/download.php Empires Download Page].

=== Installing SDS ===
Now we have to extract the HLDS-Update-Tool.
* Go to the users homedir who is designated to run the HL2-Server and create a subdir.
hl2usr@hl2srv ~ # mkdir hl2
* Copy the HLDS-Update-Tool into your new subdir and chmod it to make it executable:
hl2usr@hl2srv ~/hl2 # chmod +x hldsupdatetool.bin
* Run the binary:
hl2usr@hl2srv ~/hl2 # ./hldsupdatetool.bin
* Now that you have finished extracting the Update-Tool you can use it to download all required files:
hl2usr@hl2srv ~/hl2 # ./steam -command update -game "hl2mp" -dir .
Get yourself a cup of tea, coffee, soda, etc., and have a rest. Depending on your connection speed this can take some time

=== Installing Empires ===
Next, we have to extract the previously downloaded Empires-Server.
* Copy the zip-file (something like empires_v1xxx_server.zip) to the folder where the HLDS-Update-Tool resides (''~/hl2'' in this example) and extract it:
hl2usr@hl2srv ~/hl2 # unzip empires_v1xxx_server.zip
This command created a subdir ''empires'' and extracted all needed files into it.

=== Configuration ===
Before you can start your new Dedicated Server the servers config files have to be altered to satisfy your needs.
* cd to the ''"empires"'' subdir
* Edit the file ''mapcycle.txt'' with your prefered text editor and add/remove the maps you like/don't like in your mapcycle
* cd to the config dir of your Empires installation (''~/hl2/empires/cfg'' in this example)
* Edit the ''server.cfg'' to your liking
{{Warning|When editing your server.cfg remember to change your '''rcon_password''' and '''hostname''' directives!}}
rcon_password "pass" //Your rcon password
hostname "Servername" //The name of your server

=== Starting ===
Now your server should be ready for startup
* cd to your Dedicated-Servers basedir (''~/hl2'' in this example)
* Start the Server:
./srcds_run -game empires +maxplayers 14 -port 27015 -console +map emp_canyon -autoupdate
{{Tip|Use a terminal multiplexer like [http://www.gnu.org/software/screen/ Screen] to be able to detach the HL2-Server Console and disconnect from your servers shell without terminating the HL2-Daemon}}
* You can create a Bash-File in your Dedicated-Servers basedir to easily start your Empires-Server in a virtual Screen-Terminal:
{{ Box File|empires.sh|
<pre>
#! /bin/bash
screen -d -m -S empires -t empires ./srcds_run -game empires +maxplayers 14 -port 27015 -console +map emp_canyon -autoupdate
</pre>
}}
* Now make the Bash-File executable and run it:
hl2usr@hl2srv ~/hl2 # chmod +x empires.sh
hl2usr@hl2srv ~/hl2 # ./empires.sh
The Dedicated-Server now runs in background. You can attach to the Screen-Terminal by typing:
hl2usr@hl2srv ~/hl2 # screen -r empires

== Related Links ==
* [http://server.counter-strike.net/server.php?cmd=cmdall General HL2 Directives/Commands]
* [http://www.mani-admin-plugin.com/ Mani Admin Plugin]

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