I've been toying around with "sv_search_key"... it seems to work only if the servers are empty, of course... If the server could be set to only allow clients with the search_key, I'd be set... oh well. Grr!
On Thu, Nov 6, 2008 at 1:19 PM, Joseph Laws <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Then I hope VALVe likes hosting all servers themselves. Without clients > able to use their OWN server then they will not rent from professional > hosts. In that case, professional hosts wouldn't bother with the game > and you'd be left with VALVe alone hosting this game. > Nick Olsen wrote: >> nope, your forced into match making >> >> >> Pete wrote: >> >>> I shoudl think you will be able to go on fried server or just enter the IP >>> etc >>> There will be a way to play with your friends and the server you want >>> >>> 2008/11/6 Nick Olsen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: >>> >>> >>>> Are we going to beable to play on our own server? >>>> Lets say I run a l4d server in my colo and am 1ms away from it. >>>> I would want to play on that server. Can me and 3 friends connect to my >>>> server by IP or do we HAVE to use the matchmaking system and just get >>>> put on a random box? >>>> >>>> >>>> Eric Smith wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>>> You'll setup the MOTD and banner ad by editing the attached .txt files >>>>> (which are in the Left4Dead folder) to point at your images. >>>>> >>>>> -Eric >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Matt Lyons >>>>> Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2008 5:35 PM >>>>> To: Half-Life dedicated Win32 server mailing list >>>>> Subject: Re: [hlds] Left 4 Dead -Matchmaking >>>>> >>>>> Can we get some specs on the banner please? >>>>> >>>>> Size, file type, size restrictions etc... >>>>> >>>>> Eric Smith wrote: >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> Left 4 Dead will use the new matchmaking system we've been working >>>>>> on. >>>>>> >>>>>> The new matchmaking system replaces the traditional server browser. >>>>>> By running a public dedicated server your server will be added to a >>>>>> list of servers available for clients to use when playing. Games are >>>>>> started from a Game Lobby by clients, who are then connected to a >>>>>> dedicated server when they start the game. When they're done, your >>>>>> server is added back to the list of available servers. Clients will >>>>>> be able to "Quick Match", "Play Online", and "Play With Friends" when >>>>>> they want to play a game. >>>>>> >>>>>> You will still have access to the traditional Message of the Day for >>>>>> your server. For Left 4 Dead, we've added a banner ad you can create >>>>>> that will be displayed to clients when they're playing on your >>>>>> server. There is also a ranking system to show the popularity of >>>>>> your server. >>>>>> >>>>>> This is the first version of what we've been working on, and we're >>>>>> going to want feedback from all of you once things start turning up >>>>>> tomorrow. >>>>>> >>>>>> -Eric >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, edit >>>>>> your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: >>>>>> http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> Matt Lyons (Bsc CS & Soft Eng) >>>>> Content Administrator, Internode Systems >>>>> 150 Grenfell St, Adelaide SA 5000 >>>>> Ph: (08) 8228 2877 >>>>> E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>>> WWW: www.internode.com.au >>>>> "In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice; In >>>>> practice, there is." >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> 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_linux >>>>> >>>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, >>>> please visit: >>>> http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds_linux >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, >>> please visit: >>> http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds_linux >>> >>> >> _______________________________________________ >> To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, >> please visit: >> http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds_linux >> >> > > > _______________________________________________ > To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please > visit: > http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds_linux > _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds_linux
