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hldsupdatetool.exe -command update -game "hl2mp" -dir C:\HL2DS | hldsupdatetool.exe -command update -game "hl2mp" -dir C:\HL2DS | ||
{{Tip|Make sure you replace C:\HL2DS with your install path if it's different.}} | {{Tip|Make sure you replace C:\HL2DS with your install path if it's different.}} | ||
{{Tip|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}} | |||
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 | 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 | ||
Revision as of 16:05, 4 May 2006
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Dedicated Server (Windows)
Downloading
First of all you need the HLDS Update Tool. This is what we use to update/download the server. You will also need Empires Dedicated Server from the Empires Download Page.
If you want to use 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
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Tip: Make sure you replace C:\HL2DS with your install path if it's different. |
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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
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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.
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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.