Dedicated Server HOW-TO

[Ataros]

Originally Posted by Jiri-Fojtasek

Click the shortcut and HL automaticaly start the dedicated server and register itself with last game server configuration ...

Thank you for your fantastic program and for detailed explanation.

Could you tell how HL starts CloD dedi server? Does it run this command line or a different one?
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\il-2 sturmovik cliffs of dover\Launcher.exe" -server
Can the way HL starts the server be edited in some config file?

I am asking because Repka servers are run 100% automatically with AutoIt scripts and scripted telnet.

[Jiri-Fojtasek]

Originally Posted by Ataros

Thank you for your fantastic program and for detailed explanation.

Could you tell how HL starts CloD dedi server? Does it run this command line or a different one?
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\il-2 sturmovik cliffs of dover\Launcher.exe" -server
Can the way HL starts the server be edited in some config file?

I am asking because Repka servers are run 100% automatically with AutoIt scripts and scripted telnet.

It starting server with that commandline. HL ATM Changing sconf.ini file items:

[NET]
serverName=
serverDescription=
localPort=

[BOB]
difficulty=

But it can be subject of change.

[ATAG_Bliss]

Jiri,

Thanks for your work with HL and getting it working for IL2COD. I just donated $100. Hope it helps to cover some of the costs. I know it can't be cheap.

Thanks again

[Troll2k]

I am trying to password protect a dedicated server.

I started the server using the desktop shortcut to the launcher.I used the parameters -server -pwd.

The dos box opens and I can start a mission but I see no place to insert a password.The help list does not mention and password commands.


I also tried using Hyperlobby.I clicked in the top slot of an open mission.I checked the dedicated server box and the password box.Then click save info.I then clicked the blue button and made sure dedicated server and password were both checked and then I clicked on start game.I then got the dos box.Once again I saw nowhere to enter a password.

I started the server and it showed in the left column under "games in progress".However the name of the server(text not ping) showed in green.I expected it to show in red.Also when I clicked on the server the info box said it was dedicated and password protected.A friend was able to join without any password.

So how do you set a password for a dedicated server?

On a side note I was able to set a password for just hosting a game in HL.It did show in the left column in red text.

[Dangerousdave26]

Originally Posted by Troll2k

I started the server using the desktop shortcut to the launcher.I used the parameters -server -pwd.

I think all you are missing is the password in the start up command.

-server -pwd {somepassword}

[gec]

in sturmovik we have server.cmd file that is run automatically with server start.

is that possible with CLOD?

thx

[Vyper]

This weekend wanting to test the latest beta, I installed all the files and the hotfix.

While I haven't had issues before and have had a test sever run for weeks for myself and squad mates to play with....what I started getting now is a message box in steam saying Steam logging server off.

I can run the server, I can join it behind my router as lan, but steam just fails to "post" the server, and no one can join even when trying directly (which I'm assuming has to be controlled via steam also).


Ports are open, router is working, 2nd computer is hardwired to router, 2nd account is connected and running steam as required.


Anyone have any ideas what changed or what is happening?


Thanks.

[O_TaipaN]

Has anyone got it to work with -server command without buying a second copy of CloD?

When I try with launcher.exe -server I get the error

"4)Failed to load Steam Service
ServiceStart: failed to start"

Even though I have a blank steam account logged into steam in the background.

Do we need to buy CloD another copy for the server?