how do i make a make a dedicated server?

[player999]

i know there are alot of threads out there about dedicated servers

I used to be able to make a dedicated server with my dial up connection no problem but now i have broadband but i can only host on lan how do i host on internet

i read the tutorial but i have no server.cfg

[Pulverizer]

Hi. Here's a minimal server.cfg:

hostname="Test";
maxPlayers = 64;
reportingIP="master.gamespy.com";
password=""; // password to join server
passwordAdmin="123"; // password to login as admin
voteTreshold=0.334;

motd[]=
{
"Welcome",
"message"
};
motdInterval = 5;

class Missions
{
};

and a server_flashpoint.cfg for bandwidth settings:

MinErrorToSend=0.00500;
MaxMsgSend=512;
MaxSizeGuaranteed=256;
MaxSizeNonguaranteed=128;
MinBandwidth=3072000;
MaxBandwidth=4608000;
MaxCustomFileSize=1024000;


Product="Resistance";
Language="English";
HW_Type="Direct3D HW T&L";
Adapter=0;
3D_Performance="10714";
CPU_Benchmark=10714;
Resolution_W="1920";
Resolution_H="1080";
Resolution_Bpp="32";
LOD=7.500000;
Limit_LOD=0.000000;
Shadows_LOD=10.000000;
MaxObjects=256;
Cockpit_Textures=1024;
Landscape_Textures=1024;
Object_Textures=1024;
Animated_Textures=256;
Textures_Drop_Down=4;
Texture_Heap="16";
File_Heap="16";
Total_Memory="1728";
MaxLights=32;
Light_Explo=1;
Light_Missile=1;
Light_Static=1;
Frame_Rate_Pref=500;
Quality_Pref=500;
refresh=59;

If you don't have the deddy exe just use the normal one like:
C:\Games\OFP\FLASHPOINTRESISTANCE.EXE -nomap -server -config=server.cfg -cfg=server_flashpoint.cfg

[player999]

-nomap -server -config=server.cfg -cfg=server_flashpoint.cfg

where do i add that on the ofp exe?

[Zulu1]

Just download the server file. There is a sample config in the zip file. Basicly you launch it from a short cut like running an OFP mod folder.

ftp://www.flashpoint1985.com/flashpo...erver_196c.zip

[player999]

ok i give up ive tryed everything but server never shows up on the internet only lan or on my ip when i enter into the romote section and i dled the ofp 1.96c server and on lan it shows that its 1.95!

Can somebody pm me exact steps or something please.

[Pulverizer]

When you are on the same IP as the server, you only see it on LAN but others will see it on the Internet.

[player999]

I clicked on the server.exe and it gave me error message : No entry 'Flashpoint.cfg.3D_Performance'.

[Zulu1]

@999

Did you even bother the read the documentation or examine the server files?

I suggested that you download the latest server pack, I guess you didin't.

If you did you would find these 3 files:

OFPR_Server.bat
OFPR_Server.exe
sample.cfg

You need to modify the "OFPR_Server.bat" and "sample.cfg" for your particular server setup. The server is launched by "OFPR_Server.bat", not directly "server.exe ".

[player999]

@999
I suggested that you download the latest server pack, I guess you didin't.
but i am wrong because you have
you have these 3 files:

OFPR_Server.bat
OFPR_Server.exe
sample.cfg

You need to modify the "OFPR_Server.bat" and "sample.cfg" for your particular server setup. The server is launched by "OFPR_Server.bat", not directly "server.exe ".

I have done all of that this below is what my sample.cfg looks like


hostname="Player 999s server";
maxPlayers = 5;
reportingIP="master.gamespy.com";
password=""; // password to join server
passwordAdmin=LOL u thought you were going to find out
voteTreshold=0.334;

motd[]=
{
"Welcome",
"message"
};
motdInterval = 5;

class Missions
{
};

and how on earth is it possible to modify batch files?

I clicked on the bat it started the server but i cannot see it on ofp monitor so its not on the internet

[Zulu1]

You wont see it there. You can use ofpwatch and enter you local lan number...like 10.0.0.4 or go into the game in the MP screen and select LAN insted of internet and you'll see it there.

To make sure others can see you, you need to unblock firewalls, antivirus programs or anything else that restricts program access as well as unblock ports 2302 and 2303.

At least you have this:

reportingIP="master.gamespy.com";

So your IP will show up on gamespy.

123 is not a good password and you've just told it to the whole world.