Searchkey acts like a server search preference, not a server search requirement (for example when all servers specifying that same searchkey are full it falls back to a generic server search), if you would prefer only your friends/group friends joining your server and no one else then you'll need to delist it from the master server list or otherwise clients will still get a listing and be able to join via lobby search/game search or the server browser.
-------------------------------------------------- From: "DI" <misla...@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, April 25, 2010 7:41 AM To: <hlds@list.valvesoftware.com> Subject: Re: [hlds] [L4D2] Server seems to be dropping sv_search_key afterawhile >>Guys, these configs dont/cant stop players using the built-in server >>browser >>(openserverbrowser command - custom/history tabs) to connecto and play on >>your server or players manually connecting via IP/Port if your server is >>listed on the web somewhere. Randoms can even join friend-only games using >>the server browser. >> >>I believe lobbies also check the lobby host's server history when finding >>a >>server. > > I know the configs aren't full proof, but this isn't one person > connecting and a game forming, it's anywhere between 2-8 people > joining the server (so it's an actual lobby connecting) and it happens > without fail, when i boot the server up. It's a rented server, so i > can't speak for what it's been used for previously but i doubt the IP > is overly well known. > > It just seems like right now the settings just aren't working as > intended, completely random public lobbies, with no knowledge of my > search key, nor anyone from my (very small) steamgroup being present > in the lobby are getting punted straight onto my server. > > _______________________________________________ > To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, > please visit: > http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
