> -----Original Message----- > From: hlds_linux-boun...@list.valvesoftware.com [mailto:hlds_linux- > boun...@list.valvesoftware.com] On Behalf Of Richard GrosJean > Sent: 17 November 2009 19:07 > To: Half-Life dedicated Linux server mailing list > Subject: Re: [hlds_linux] Left 4 Dead 2 Dedicated Server Available > > I'm unable to open the console in the lobby but you can edit things > like > mm_dedicated_force_servers in the main menu anyway and it won't > dissapear. > > I wish there were an easier way to do this for the end user, in > particular > steamgroup members who want to use the lobby system and a steamgroup > server.
THIS. Shouldn't need to much about with search keys and mm_force_dedicated, if lobby leaders could specify a steam group things would be sooo much more user-friendly Only issue would be if, between starting the lobby and starting to look for a server, the last unreserved server for that steamgroup got taken - in which case, it would make sense to punt the people back to the lobby so the leader can select another steam group / set search key / go with j.random server Alternatively, if valve want us to use search_key, can THAT be added to the UI? I firmly believe the lobby system (you assemble your friends before going on-server, and have control over gametype/campaign) makes sense for the low-player-count, long-gameplay-session l4d games, as opposed to the traditional drop-in-for-20-mins-then-leave-again server browser system of more traditional multiplayer FPS games, but better ways for lobby leaders to be able to select known-good dedicated servers from the UI need to be added _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds_linux
