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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]. If you have a 64 bit install you might need to execute the following as root:
{{Warning|Half of this guide is wrong as empires is now downloadable through steamcmd instead.}}
{{See|[http://forums.empiresmod.com/showthread.php?t=17103 Forum thread with instructions on how to download empires server]
==== Server Files ====
* 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].


=== Installing ===
dpkg --add-architecture i386
* 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:
  apt update
  C:\HL2DS
  apt install lib32gcc1
* 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 doesn't work, are stuck or are having trouble getting orangebox, then you can go [http://www.srcds.com/db/engine.php?subaction=showfull&id=1097362093&archive= HERE] for a more in-depth tutorial on how to install it.
To install the server, execute the following in a root shell:


{{Tip|Make sure you replace C:\HL2DS with your install path if it's different.}}
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echo 'deb http://deb.maxmaton.nl/debian buster main non-free' > /etc/apt/sources.list.d/maxmaton.list
apt update
apt install empires-server


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


* Install the Empires Dedicated Server files to "C:\HL2DS\orangebox\empires" (use your own install path).
apt install empires-server-maps-extra


{{Warning|If you are planning on adding server extensions to your game server, the Empires folder '''has to be lowercase'''. That is, "C:\HL2DS\orangebox\Empires" is '''incorrect''', "C:\HL2DS\orangebox\empires" is '''correct'''.}}
=== Opening the server console ===
To open the server console, execute the following command:


* Create a shortcut of '''srcds.exe''' and place it where you want. Then go to the properties of the shortcut. Add the following to the end of the shortcut target:
  su - empires -c "tmux attach"
  -game empires +maxplayers 14 -port 27015 -console +map emp_canyon -autoupdate
It should 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].}}
== Dedicated Server (Windows) ==


=== Configuration ===
*Download and install (follow the instructions on the page): [https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD SteamCMD].
Next, edit your mapcycle.txt and server.cfg files to your liking.  
*Open a command line window with elevated / local administrator privileges and browse to the location of the update tool.
{{Warning|When editing your server.cfg remember to change your '''rcon_password''' and '''hostname''' directives!}}
*Update syntax example:
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.
<pre>
steamcmd.exe +login anonymous +app_update 460040 validate +quit
</pre>


=== Starting ===
*to update Empires Dedicated Server follow the same procedure.
You should now be able to double-click your server shortcut, which will start up your dedicated server.


== Dedicated Server (Linux) ==
Linux server is unfortunately unsupported. Valve's version of the Source 2007 engine for Linux is too slow to handle any decent amount of players, and becomes unstable very, very quickly.


== Server Extensions ==
== Server Extensions ==
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** [http://www.sourcebans.net/ SourceBans] - A free global administration and banning system for Source engine based servers.
** [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.
** [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/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.
** [http://www.sourceop.com/modules.php?name=Downloads&d_op=viewdownload&cid=9 DoS Attack Fixer] - Protects against A2C_PRINT and other spam.
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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.
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 ==
== Related Links ==
* [http://server.counter-strike.net/server.php?cmd=cmdall General HL2 Directives/Commands]
* [http://server.counter-strike.net/server.php?cmd=cmdall General HL2 Directives/Commands]
* [http://www.sourcemod.net/ SourceMod]
* [http://www.sourcemod.net/ SourceMod]
* https://pastebin.com/SXsp0r2F

Revision as of 05:25, 26 February 2019

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Dedicated Server (Linux)

Installing a dedicated server is supported on 32 bit Debian 10. 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

To install the server, execute the following in a root shell:

apt-key add - <<-KEY
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echo 'deb http://deb.maxmaton.nl/debian buster main non-free' > /etc/apt/sources.list.d/maxmaton.list
apt update
apt install empires-server

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"

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:

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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