[Thee_oddball]

Originally Posted by ZaltysZ

I think "-applauch" does not work anymore (removed by Steam update some time ago). Use "-gameidlauch" instead. I.e.:

steam.exe -silent -login username password -gameidlaunch 63950 -server

This will launch a server. By the way, you can omit "-silent" and "-login" (if you have made Steam remember your login before).

applaunch still works