Arma2 dedicated server howto

[kripzu]

What is not working?

If you've extracted the zip file, you'd have your profile file. ArmA2 does not need to create a new profile file. Just edit the file to your liking.

I've prepared a pack for those who want to create their own server. This is a checked working set.
http://cross.kellys-heroes.eu/public...yTestServer.7z

1-Extract to Arma2 folder
2-Edit the mytestserver.bat file (rightclick>edit). Make sure the arma2server.exe path is correct. Even if you prefer to create a shortcut you can see the start up line in this batch file.
3-Edit the profile file under MyTestServer>Users to your liking. Remove "read-only" property if needed.
4-Run the batch file to start the server.

Well i did all what you said execpt i deleted the arma2.cfg file ...
The server starts , host name password etc. works fine... but the damn profilefile wont work Cant change the visibility..
"C:\Program Files\Bohemia Interactive\ArmA 2\arma2server.exe" -port=2302 -mod=@CBA;@ACE;@ACEX;@VopSound_2.1 -config=MyTestServer\Server.cfg -profiles=MyTestServer -name=MyTestServer
OS is windows 7 home premium and arma2 latest 1.05 patch

[Cross]

Well i did all what you said execpt i deleted the arma2.cfg file ...
The server starts , host name password etc. works fine... but the damn profilefile wont work Cant change the visibility..
"C:\Program Files\Bohemia Interactive\ArmA 2\arma2server.exe" -port=2302 -mod=@CBA;@ACE;@ACEX;@VopSound_2.1 -config=MyTestServer\Server.cfg -profiles=MyTestServer -name=MyTestServer
OS is windows 7 home premium and arma2 latest 1.05 patch

Probably the mission you are using has viewdistance setting that overrides server's VD.

Set works fine.

[kripzu]

Probably the mission you are using has viewdistance setting that overrides server's VD.

Set works fine.

The mission is made by me with editor and i dont know from where to set mission visibility.. so i dont think its missions fault.

when i was first time trying to do a dedicated server, i somehow managed to create the servers profile file in C:\users\documents\arma2 Other Profiles (or was it in arma2?) the profile file was inside a folder which i had given name by -name command.. But that time i wasnt able to get the server.cfg file to work properly.. And i think the profilefile would been worked.

Someone know how to CREATE servers profilefile via arma2server.exe command line?

[Karvanoppa]

I have problem with warfare server. Any idea where is problem? After some hours Arma2 just crash.

Server:
Quad core Xeon
8gb
100mb
Linux Ubuntu
Arma 1.5 mods Ace, Acex, Ace_pla, cba, GL4

I'm tryed to change server.cfg, but i don't know really what i'm doing with that.

server.cfg

// These options are created by default
language="English";
adapter=-1;
3D_Performance=1.000000;
Resolution_W=800;
Resolution_H=600;
Resolution_Bpp=32;

// These options are important for performance tuning

MinBandwidth = 50000000; //* Bandwidth the server is guaranteed to have (in bps). This value helps server to estimate bandwidth available. Increasing it to too optimistic values can increase $
MaxBandwidth = 1000000000; //Bandwidth the server is guaranteed to never have. This value helps the server to estimate bandwidth available.

MaxMsgSend = 1024; //* Maximum number of messages that can be sent in one simulation cycle. Increasing this value can decrease lag on high upload bandwidth servers. Default: 128
MaxSizeGuaranteed = 512; //Maximum size of guaranteed packet in bytes (without headers). Small messages are packed to larger frames. Guaranteed messages are used for non-repetitive events lik$
MaxSizeNonguaranteed = 256; //Maximum size of non-guaranteed packet in bytes (without headers). Non-guaranteed messages are used for repetitive updates like soldier or vehicle position. Increasi$

MinErrorToSend = 0.007; //Minimal error to send updates across network. Using a smaller value can make units observed by binoculars or sniper rifle to move smoother. Default: 0.01

MaxCustomFileSize = 1600000; //Users with custom face or custom sound larger than this size are kicked when trying to connect.

In game monitor showing FPS less than 10 and my server traffic monitor show it use only about 1-5mt/s broadband and less than 250% of 400% CPU.

In game players been about 10.

Thanks

[kripzu]

Well it seems i cant get working that damn profilefile :/

Somebody know how to change non-dedicated servers default viewdistance?

[Birdseye]

When running a server, does somebody know how to get rid of the default multiplayer maps like deatmatch, detector, superpowers, etc.... on a dedicated server?
I would like to see it with only the maps which are in the mpmissions directory.

[BloodxGusher]

Try the following and replace MyServer with the folder path that you want the server cfg files to sit in

"C:\Program Files\Bohemia Interactive\ArmA\arma2_server.exe" -port=2302 -name=MyServer -config=MyServer\Server.cfg -cfg=MyServer\Arma2.cfg -profiles=MyServer


The 'server.cfg' should contain something like the following:

// password = "";  // password to protect server access
passwordAdmin = ""; // password to protect admin access
hostname="MyServer Name";  // This is the server name that will appear in gamespy

motd[]=
{
	"This is a welcome message",
        "This is a welcome message",

}; // Welcome message

motdInterval=50;  // period between motd rotation 


voteThreshold=1.5;  
maxPlayers=80;
reportingIP="arma2.master.gamespy.com";
voteMissionPlayers=1; // start voting when 1 players connect
logfile = "MyServer.log";

class Missions
{
};

kickduplicate=1; // do not allow duplicate id
equalModRequired=0; // require equal mod
disableVoN=1;  
vonCodecQuality=7;
VonID=1;

timeStampFormat=full;

NetStats=1;
DeathMessages=1;
persistent=0;
BattlEye=0;
regularcheck="{}";

verifySignatures=1;

The 'Arma2.cfg' should contain something like the following:

language="English";
adapter=-1;
3D_Performance=8021.000000;
Resolution_W=160;
Resolution_H=120;
Resolution_Bpp=32;
viewDistance=10000;
terrainGrid=10.000000;
MinBandwidth = 15000000;
MaxBandwidth = 100000000;
MaxMsgSend = 1024;
MaxSizeGuaranteed = 1024;
MaxSizeNonguaranteed = 64;
MinErrorToSend = 0.0025;
MaxCustomFileSize=0;


//-----------BIS Suggestions------------

//MinBandwidth = 320000;
//* Bandwidth the server is guaranteed to have (in bps). This value helps server to estimate bandwidth available. Increasing it to too optimistic values can increase lag and CPU load, as too many messages will be sent but discarded. Default: 131072

//MaxBandwidth = 10000000000;
//*Bandwidth the server is guaranteed to never have. This value helps the server to estimate bandwidth available.

//MaxMsgSend = 256;
//* Maximum number of messages that can be sent in one simulation cycle. Increasing this value can decrease lag on high upload bandwidth servers. Default: 128

//MaxSizeGuaranteed = 1024;
//*Maximum size of guaranteed packet in bytes (without headers). Small messages are packed to larger frames. Guaranteed messages are used for non-repetitive events like shooting. Default: 512

//MaxSizeNonguaranteed = 64;
//*Maximum size of non-guaranteed packet in bytes (without headers). Non-guaranteed messages are used for repetitive updates like soldier or vehicle position. Increasing this value may improve bandwidth requirement, but it may increase lag. Default: 256

//MinErrorToSend = 0.005;
//*Minimal error to send updates across network. Using a smaller value can make units observed by binoculars or sniper rifle to move smoother. Default: 0.01

//MaxCustomFileSize = 0;
//*Users with custom face or custom sound larger than this size are kicked when trying to connect.

Hey thanks for posting this.

Im looking to start hosting my own server soon. In the mean time, if I wanted to test this out on my home pc, how would I go about doing this? Would these Config and cfg files go in the directory?

[[KH]Jman]

Would these Config and cfg files go in the directory?

-name=MyServer -config=MyServer\Server.cfg -cfg=MyServer\Arma2.cfg -profiles=MyServer

Where Myserver is a sub directory in your ArmA2 install directory.

[Brandi_McCready]

ok so i have the server running and iv done the -mod= but everytime i try to connect or one of my friends does it kickes us talking about missing keys but the keys are in the key folder in are mods plus my server has a red dot how do i fix all this stuff

[[KH]Jman]

Long answer
Identify which keys you have missing on your clientside using the server's connection log and install the correct bisigns for those mods that reference the particular server keys (.bikey) in question into their respective clientside mod folders.

Short answer
Disable signature checking on the server.