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Dedicated Server (Linux)

Installing a dedicated server is supported on 32 bit Debian 10.
Debian 11 has some packages deprecated, this method will not work as described. However you can start with Debian 10 and then later upgrade to 11.
If you have a 64 bit install you might need to execute the following as root:

dpkg --add-architecture i386
apt update
apt install lib32gcc1

Execute the following in a root shell to add the key and repository:

apt install gnupg2
curl https://deb1.ws.maxmaton.nl/debian/signing.pub | apt-key add -
echo 'deb http://deb.maxmaton.nl/debian buster main non-free' > /etc/apt/sources.list.d/maxmaton.list
apt update

On Debian 10 x64 (maybe even 9) you will also need to add non-free to each repository
(Error: empires-server:i386 : Depends: steamcmd:i386 but it is not installable)
As mentioned here: https://unix.stackexchange.com/questions/390075/install-steamcmd-on-debian-9-stretch
Do

apt edit-sources

And choose your favorite editor and add non-free to each repository

After that you can continue with:

apt update
apt install empires-server

Your server is now up and running.

You might also need to manually port forward
Ports:
UDP 27005
TCP and UDP 27015

If you also want the community provided maps, you can install the empires-server-maps-extra package (warning, takes a long time to install):

apt install empires-server-maps-extra

Opening the server console

To open the server console, execute the following command:

su - empires -c "tmux attach"

To get out of the server console, dont do CTRL + C or you will kill the server
You can do CTRL + B and then CTRL + D to detach and get out of server console
You can do CTRL + B and then page up and page down to scroll higher in console, then ESC to get out of the CTRL + B mode (tmux basics, you can google them)

Server folder is located in /var/lib/empires

You can also start or stop the empires-server service

service empires-server stop
service empires-server start

Dedicated Server (Windows)

Download and install (follow the instructions on the page): SteamCMD.
Open a command line window with elevated / local administrator privileges and browse to the location of the update tool.
Update syntax example:

steamcmd.exe +login anonymous +app_update 460040 validate +quit

to update Empires Dedicated Server follow the same procedure.

Server Extensions

There are several plugins available for use in Empires. Two extension systems are available (and can run in parallel):

SourceMod is the most common system, and is used for the majority of plugins. Handy SourceMod plugins that have been confirmed to work on Empires servers are:
- Ungrief Command Vehicle - Teleports the specified command vehicle to where you are looking. Usage: !ungrief <nf | be | imp>
- SourceBans - A free global administration and banning system for Source engine based servers.
- Kigen's Anti-Cheat (Requires Sockets 3.0.1 plugin) - An extensive anti-cheating plugin.
- For more plugins, look at the Sourcemod Plugins page.
SourceOp is less popular, but is required to run an anti-DoS plugin:
- DoS Attack Fixer - Protects against A2C_PRINT and other spam.

Both systems themselves run on MetaMod, allowing them to run in parallel.

Tips and Tricks

Customize server.cfg settings

As the server.cfg (amongst others) can be overwritten during upgrade and you may wish to have your server run in different "modes" such as password protected clan match/practice, increased resource rates for "tank wars", etc, it is best to treat your server.cfg as "read-only".

Any default settings you wish to use can be placed in a separate file such as "myserver.cfg". At the end of server.cfg, you can then add the line "exec myserver.cfg".

This way, server.cfg will then run myserver.cfg and override any server.cfg settings.

Loading various server "modes" can then be done by calling them in the server console:

rcon exec tankwars.cfg

If you want a mode to be automatically loaded after map change / server restart, you can add another line to server.cfg below the "exec myserver.cfg" entry.

As an example of custom configuration you might want to use, the following line will disable the ability to join spectators at the start of the round:

emp_allowspectators 0; wait 30000; emp_allowspectators 1

It should be put at the end of the .cfg file so as to not delay any subsequent commands. The wait command delays all further commands by the amount specified in 1/100ths of a second.

Running a beta server

Running a beta server is just like a normal server, with the desired steam branch mentioned when downloading the server package.

steamcmd.exe +login anonymous +app_update 460040 -beta beta validate +quit

See this link for more info on automating server creation, and on switching to specific steam branches. https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD#Automating_SteamCMD

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-== Dedicated Server (Windows) ==
+== Dedicated Server (Linux) ==
-=== Downloading ===
+Installing a dedicated server is supported on [https://www.debian.org/CD/netinst/ 32 bit Debian 10]. <br>
-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://www.empiresmod.com/drupal/node/14 Download Page].
+Debian 11 has some packages deprecated, this method will not work as described. However you can start with Debian 10 and then later upgrade to 11. <br>
+If you have a 64 bit install you might need to execute the following as root: <br>
-If you want to use [http://www.sourcemod.net/ SourceMod], make sure you download it before going any further.
+ dpkg --add-architecture i386
+ apt update
+ apt install lib32gcc1
-=== Installing ===
+Execute the following in a root shell to add the key and repository:
-* 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 "orangebox" -dir C:\HL2DS
-* If that doesnt work or your stuck or having trouble getting orangebox 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.
+ apt install gnupg2
+ curl https://deb1.ws.maxmaton.nl/debian/signing.pub | apt-key add -
+ echo 'deb http://deb.maxmaton.nl/debian buster main non-free' > /etc/apt/sources.list.d/maxmaton.list
+ apt update
-{{Tip|Make sure you replace C:\HL2DS with your install path if it's different.}}
+On Debian 10 x64 (maybe even 9) you will also need to add non-free to each repository <br>
+''(Error: empires-server:i386 : Depends: steamcmd:i386 but it is not installable)'' <br>
+As mentioned here: https://unix.stackexchange.com/questions/390075/install-steamcmd-on-debian-9-stretch <br>
+Do
+ apt edit-sources
+And choose your favorite editor and add non-free to each repository <br>
+{|
+|-
+|[[File:Dedicated_server_nonfree.png|600px|thumb|left|Example]]
+|-
+|}
+After that you can continue with:
+ apt update
+ apt install empires-server
+'''Your server is now up and running.''' <br>
+<br>
+You might also need to manually port forward <br>
+Ports: <br>
+UDP 27005 <br>
+TCP and UDP 27015 <br>
+<br>
+If you also want the community provided maps, you can install the empires-server-maps-extra package (warning, takes a long time to install):
-This will download all files necessary to host an orange box server (and Empires). And remember to "Go get yourself a cup of coffee." as valve said, this will take some time
+ apt install empires-server-maps-extra
-* Install the Empires Dedicated Server files to "C:\HL2DS\orangebox\empires" (use your own install path).
+=== Opening the server console ===
-* 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:
+To open the server console, execute the following command:
- -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.}}
-{{Tip|More command-line options are available at the [https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Command_Line_Options#Source_Dedicated_Server Valve Developer Community Wiki].}}
+ su - empires -c "tmux attach"
-=== Configuration ===
+To get out of the server console, dont do CTRL + C or you will kill the server <br>
-Next, edit your mapcycle.txt and server.cfg files to your liking.
+You can do CTRL + B and then CTRL + D to detach and get out of server console <br>
-{{Warning|When editing your server.cfg remember to change your '''rcon_password''' and '''hostname''' directives!}}
+You can do CTRL + B and then page up and page down to scroll higher in console, then ESC to get out of the CTRL + B mode (tmux basics, you can google them) <br>
- 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.
+Server folder is located in /var/lib/empires
-=== Starting ===
+You can also start or stop the empires-server service
-You should now be able to double-click your server shortcut, which will start up your dedicated server.
+ service empires-server stop
+ service empires-server start
-== Dedicated Server (Linux) ==
+== Dedicated Server (Windows) ==
-Linux server is unsupported. Valve's version of Source 2007 engine for Linux is too slow to handle any decent amount of players.
-== Tip and Tricks ==
+*Download and install (follow the instructions on the page): [https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD SteamCMD].
-=== Modularise server.cfg settings ===
+*Open a command line window with elevated / local administrator privileges and browse to the location of the update tool.
-As the server.cfg (amongst others) can be overwritten during upgrade and you may wish to have your server run in different "modes" such as password protected clan match/practice, increase resource rates for "tank wars", etc it's best to treat your server.cfg as "read-only" and any default settings you wish to have place them in a unique filename e.g. myserver.cfg then add a single line to the end of server.cfg "exec myserver.cfg"
+*Update syntax example:
-This way server.cfg will then run myserver.cfg and override any server.cfg settings.
-For example to set your server's hostname you'd add the following to myserver.cfg
 <pre>
-hostname "My Empires Server"
+steamcmd.exe +login anonymous +app_update 460040 validate +quit
 </pre>
-In addition to myserver.cfg you can then create modified files to accommodate your various server "modes" which can either be called via
+*to update Empires Dedicated Server follow the same procedure.
+== Server Extensions ==
+There are several plugins available for use in Empires. Two extension systems are available (and can run in parallel):
+* [http://www.sourcemod.net/ SourceMod] is the most common system, and is used for the majority of plugins. Handy SourceMod plugins that have been confirmed to work on Empires servers are:
+** [http://raegquit.com/beerdude26/empires-plugins/rg_ungrief.smx Ungrief Command Vehicle] - Teleports the specified command vehicle to where you are looking. Usage: !ungrief <nf | be | imp>
+** [http://www.sourcebans.net/ SourceBans] - A free global administration and banning system for Source engine based servers.
+** [http://kigenac.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=231 Kigen's Anti-Cheat] (Requires Sockets 3.0.1 plugin) - An extensive anti-cheating plugin.
+** For more plugins, look at the [[Sourcemod Plugins]] page.
+* [http://www.sourceop.com/wiki/Installing SourceOp] is less popular, but is required to run an anti-DoS plugin:
+** [http://www.sourceop.com/modules.php?name=Downloads&d_op=viewdownload&cid=9 DoS Attack Fixer] - Protects against A2C_PRINT and other spam.
+Both systems themselves run on [http://www.sourcemm.net/ MetaMod], allowing them to run in parallel.
+== Tips and Tricks ==
+=== Customize server.cfg settings ===
+As the server.cfg (amongst others) can be overwritten during upgrade and you may wish to have your server run in different "modes" such as password protected clan match/practice, increased resource rates for "tank wars", etc, it is best to treat your server.cfg as "read-only".
+Any default settings you wish to use can be placed in a separate file such as "myserver.cfg". At the end of server.cfg, you can then add the line "exec myserver.cfg".
+This way, server.cfg will then run myserver.cfg and override any server.cfg settings.
+Loading various server "modes" can then be done by calling them in the server console:
 <pre>
 rcon exec tankwars.cfg
 </pre>
-Or if you want this mode to automatically survive a map change/server restart, add another line to server.cfg below your "exec myserver.cfg" entry.
+If you want a mode to be automatically loaded after map change / server restart, you can add another line to server.cfg below the "exec myserver.cfg" entry.
+As an example of custom configuration you might want to use, the following line will disable the ability to join spectators at the start of the round:
+<pre>
+emp_allowspectators 0; wait 30000; emp_allowspectators 1
+</pre>
+It should be put at the end of the .cfg file so as to not delay any subsequent commands. The wait command delays all further commands by the amount specified in 1/100ths of a second.
+== Running a beta server ==
+Running a beta server is just like a normal server, with the desired steam branch mentioned when downloading the server package.
+<pre>
+steamcmd.exe +login anonymous +app_update 460040 -beta beta validate +quit
+</pre>
+See this link for more info on automating server creation, and on switching to specific steam branches.
+https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD#Automating_SteamCMD
 == Related Links ==
 * [http://server.counter-strike.net/server.php?cmd=cmdall General HL2 Directives/Commands]
 * [http://www.sourcemod.net/ SourceMod]
+* https://pastebin.com/SXsp0r2F