[hlds] TS2 Not Updating: WinSock Error 10054 Connection reset by peer
Hello all, I see many have been having trouble with TF2 update. I'm having the same. I've tried about 7 times today already on the same server without success. I have tried with the normal update which doesn't complete. When I try to start the server I get some errors. I tried with the -verify_all switch a few times and keep getting this error: Connection Reset, WinSock Error 10054 Connection reset by peer So it doesn't complete the verification of files or the update. Valve folks what is the solution for this ? Please let me know I have customers that need to get on their game servers. Thank you very much for your helpful suggestions. LB __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
[hlds] TF2 Lag issues still, Dual Xeon 2.8Ghz
I have been trying to get this problem sorted out for a while. I tried the suggestions people gave on this list before and none have helped. System specs: Win 2003 Server Dual Xeon 2.8Ghz (not dual core) 4GB memory Server load: CPU, memory and network utilization aren't an issue from what I have seen from hours of looking. I have been trying to sort this problem out for several days now. I have seen the issue on several different server machines so it's not isolated to just one server box. I have tried running the servers at both 66 and 100 tick, boosting the FPS to 600, fps_max 600 I have tried running them at the default rate settings and also these that were suggested: sv_minrate 4000 sv_maxrate 2 sv_maxupdaterate 85 sv_minupdaterate 10 sv_maxcmdrate 66 Description of Problem: When above more than 14 or so players join the server, This is the description of the problem: stuttering across the map, rockets were skipping etc. Others were complaining too. This is definately not the users end since they say they can play on other servers without this problem. As I said I have been trying to get this problem sorted out for several days and so far have been unable to. The strange thing is I have never had a problem with CSS, DODS, or INS servers at all just TF2. I would appreciate any helpful feedback. Thanks much for your help, LB __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
Re: [hlds] TF2 Server laggy above 20 players
Yes, mine is a Dual Xeon 2.8Ghz P4 not core2. What problems have been cropping up with P4's exactly ? I tried Tony's suggestions for server.cfg settings but don't have any confirmation if anything was fixed yet from the players. Thanks for any further info on this problem and for everyone's suggestions. - LB Message: 6 Date: Wed, 24 Oct 2007 12:22:28 +0100 From: fishy [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: hlds@list.valvesoftware.com Subject: Re: [hlds] TF2 Server laggy above 20 players Reply-To: hlds@list.valvesoftware.com I believe it would help this list if you guys would be abit more specific with your xeons, a P4 based xeon is not even vaguely similar to a core2 based xeon, and most of the problems seem to be cropping up with the P4s. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
[hlds] TF2 Server laggy above 20 players
Hello, I am hoping someone will have some good input about this issue I am having on one of my servers. The server is dual zeon 2.8ghz. CPU usage 30% or less at full load. Memory is non-issue Network Less than 19% capacity I have ruled this out as neither a hardware issue or network problem. What happens is when 20 or more people join this 24 man server it gets really laggy and people start complaining that it's unplayable. The server is running at 66 tickrate with these rate settings in server.cfg: sv_minrate 4000 sv_maxrate 2 sv_maxupdaterate 66 This is a windows 2003 server not that it makes a difference. It does have Beetlesmod current version on it. Alright, I think that's all my details. The hardware should be able to handle this no problem and it's not a hardware load issue at all. I spent about 2 hours monitoring this tonight to verify that with feedback from people playing. Searching the net I have found several people complaining about lag issues on TF2 servers also. I haven't seen any solution in this thread yet unless I over looked it. Can someone provide a helpful solution to this problem ? Thanks very much for your help, LB __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
Re: [hlds] TF2 Sample server.cfg ? anyone? (Kåre W. Christensen)
I appreciate your reply. I tried using a server.cfg I use for CSS servers with sv_maxrate etc. the same it seems to work ok as far as I can tell. It would be great for valve to post a sample suggested server.cfg. I think it's strange that with all the files that were loaded from steam in the /cfg folder including some for xbox they left out a default server.cfg - LB Message: 5 Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2007 11:35:29 +0200 From: =?ISO-8859-1?Q?=22K=E5re_W=2E_Christensen=22?= [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: hlds@list.valvesoftware.com Subject: Re: [hlds] TF2 Sample server.cfg ? anyone? Reply-To: hlds@list.valvesoftware.com Hi Leo, leo bounds skrev: Can someone post a sample TF2 server.cfg since steam didn't bring a default one ? Any help would be appreciated. This works for me. I first tried with explicit variables in server.cfg, but after some testing it seems to work better with default values. Place in install_dir\OrangeBox\TF\cfg hostname Server name rcon_password sv_password sv_lan 0 sv_region 0 log on -- K=E5re W. Christensen Pinpoint customers who are looking for what you sell. http://searchmarketing.yahoo.com/ ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
[hlds] TF2 Server.cfg ?
How come there was no file called server.cfg downloaded by default ? Does anyone have an example server.cfg of what it should be ? thank you for info.. Looking for a deal? Find great prices on flights and hotels with Yahoo! FareChase. http://farechase.yahoo.com/ ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
[hlds] TF2 Sample server.cfg ? anyone?
Can someone post a sample TF2 server.cfg since steam didn't bring a default one ? Any help would be appreciated. thank you. - LB Take the Internet to Go: Yahoo!Go puts the Internet in your pocket: mail, news, photos more. http://mobile.yahoo.com/go?refer=1GNXIC ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
[hlds] Lag with Bots on 100 Tick CSS ?
I have been spending allot of time trying to figure out a problem so far I haven't been able to find a solution. The problem is when bots are added to a 100 tick cs:source server it starts to lag and players complain about in game performance. The server rates are set correctly for 100 tick. This is not a cpu/memory load issue and not any network ping related issue. I also have moved this to a brand new server box with the same symptoms. Is there some issue with adding bots to 100 tick servers (10 to 15 or so bots) that causes performance issues for the connected players in the game ? Thank you very much for any helpful suggestions and info. - LB __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
[hlds] Need Help with CZ sv_downloadurl
Hello, I Need some help from you guys.. (*Please*) I have setup sv_downloadurl but part of it doesn't seem to be working. When I first connect to server I can see it is looking on the website during the verifying resources because the Content Provided by box is blank. Meaning it doesn't say Content provided by Valve I have created a .res file for fy_streets but when I connect to the server it is not downloading from the website (tries to take 10 mins starting to download from game server) In the server.cfg I have entered: sv_downloadurl http://www.MyClanWebsite/czero; sv_download 1 sv_allowupload 1 in fy_streets.res on the game server it shows: maps/fy_streets.bsp maps/fy_streets.nav maps/fy_streets.txt I have verified that the maps and files are in place on http://www.MyClanWebsite.com/czero in all the correct folders /czero/maps etc. What could I be missing that won't allow fy_streets.bsp to download from the website ? If you can help me figure this out that would be awesome. We already have spent a large amount of time looking into it ourselves. Thank you very much for any assistance/Tips, LB The fish are biting. Get more visitors on your site using Yahoo! Search Marketing. http://searchmarketing.yahoo.com/arp/sponsoredsearch_v2.php ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
[hlds] Re: Need Help with CZ sv_downloadurl
Thanks to those that offered ideas. I found the problem. It was that sv_download was in the server.cfg when it should have been sv_allowdownload 1. Someone had changed that in my friends server.cfg thanks again for your ideas, LB Don't pick lemons. See all the new 2007 cars at Yahoo! Autos. http://autos.yahoo.com/new_cars.html ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
[hlds] Re: Question about .res files and custom models
Thanks to those that replied about my .res files and custom models question. I think I have it all set now. Thanks again. - LB Need Mail bonding? Go to the Yahoo! Mail QA for great tips from Yahoo! Answers users. http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/?link=listsid=396546091 ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
[hlds] Question about .res files and custom models
Hello all, I have a fairly simple question I'm sure someone here knows the answer but I have been unable to find it online. I know that .res files need to be created for custom maps when using the sv_download or web redirect but do I need to create some kind of .res file to make the connected gamer download custom models as well ? If so what would the .res file name be for the custom models ? I know say if I have a custom map I would make a .res file named de_superdust.res but what for a custom model file called superduper.mdl ? superduper.res ? (those aren't real file names of course in example) I need to know about custom model files and .res file names or if .res are even needed for custom model files. Please let me know and thanks much for your help, LB Looking for earth-friendly autos? Browse Top Cars by Green Rating at Yahoo! Autos' Green Center. http://autos.yahoo.com/green_center/ ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
[hlds] HLTV issue
I got a HLTV issue that has me stumped. I've run HLTV on a bunch of CS / CZ servers before with the same config with no problem. Here's my problem: HLTV connects to the server fine and you can see it's a connected. However, when you go to the game and type: connect (followed by HLTV IP) it will not connect it gives a Failed to connect to game server message. I don't understand what the problem could be. It is running on the correct IP/Port I try to connect to. I can see it connected in the console. Can anyone give me a clue as to what could be the problem ? Below is a very basic HLTV.cfg. I can't see where there would be a problem there. Thanks for any helpful suggestions, LB // set HLTV proxy name as shown in score board name HLTV // set HLTV name, how it should appear in game server browsers hostname HLTV // set offline info text clients will see as reject reason if HLTV isn't broadcasting yet offlinetext Sorry, game is delayed. Please try again later. // delays broadcasting for 30 seconds delay 180 // allow 3.5 KByte/sec as client rate. This is good a value // for internet broadcasts. On LAN you may set this value to 1 maxrate 3500 // local chatting for HLTV spectators enabled chatmode 1 // if game server is password protected, enable this line serverpassword blah // proxy's adim password for rcon, commentator etc. adminpassword asdasdasdewie // show message for 5 seconds each 60 seconds in center of X axis (-1) and // above help text bar (0.85). Color given as hexadecimal RGBA . loopcmd 1 60 localmsg You're watching HLTV - #ETGameHosting 5 -1 0.9 00FF00FF // hltv.tga will be shown instead of the default HLTV logo in spectator GUI // bannerfile hltv.tga // these commands will be executed on connecting spectator client and may be used // to adjust settings for HLTV (for example voice parameters) signoncommands voice_scale 2; voice_overdrive 16; volume 0.5; echo Voice adjusted for HLTV maxclients 20 // don't allow any spectator clients rate 35000 // maximum data rate nomaster 1// don't register at master servers Sponsored Link Free Uniden 5.8GHz Phone System with Packet8 Internet Phone Service http://www.getpacket8.net/yahoo2 ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
[hlds] CS Source Update released (server still out of date problem)
Anyone having problems after updating CS Source tonight with the server still not saying updated in Steam ? In the server console it no longer shows Your Server is Out of Date since I ran the update tool and restarted however if you find the server in Steam and try to join it says This server is out of Date and will not allow you to join. You can join directly from the game console by typing in the IP. I'm a bit stumped. I re-ran the update 3 times including deleting the .blob files to let them come down again. Any helpful info would be appreciated. Thank you. - LB __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
[hlds] VAC secure mode disabled. Could not establish connection to Steam
I restarted a few servers today and found that they did not become VAC secured again at restart. Servers were on different machines in different parts of the US. Nothing in my config or setup has changed. Getting that good ol' message of: Could not establish connection to Steam servers. VAC secure mode disabled. Anyone else ? Is there a problem with VAC today ? - LB __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
Re: [hlds] hackers in dod source server
The only thing they seemed to be able to do was to change the map at will and annoy the server admin and other people trying to play on the server in chat. As I said before, at first the server was running manimod and eventscripts. I stopped the server, removed the mod temporarily, changed the RCON pass and restarted. They still were able to change the map somehow when they wanted bothering people that were trying to play the game. They just kept changing the map over and over. I then banned them both by Steam ID and IP address. That kept them out but I still don't know exactly how they were doing that in the first place. I looked through the logs and I couldn't find anything unusual. It wasn't a real server crash just map restarts. Here's their Steam IDs and IP addresses if you manage ban lists feel free to add them: STEAM_0:1:1060248 STEAM_0:0:419184 24.166.85.223 65.185.65.168 - LB __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
[hlds] hackers in dod source server
I had an admin complaining about someone that had somehow got control over his DOD:Source server and was harrassing the admins in game and restarting the server at will by changing maps. Running on the server at the time were manimod and eventscripts. I shut down the server and restarted it with no mods and changed the RCON password as well. Still this person seems to be able to keep changing the maps. Has anyone heard of any DOD Source Exploit like this ? Please let me know if you have. It is very annoying. Thank you. LB __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
[hlds] Re: VAC Problems
I'm having problems in the US on some of my servers as well. This is what it shows in the server console: Connection to Steam servers successful (SU). status version : 1.0.0.4/7 2707 insecure (secure mode enabled, disconnected from Steam3) - LB __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
[hlds] Problem with CS 1.6 Server: Error: BAD: 103:svc_bad
I have a random problem on a CS 1.6 Server I hope someone can shed some light on. I have had some players randomly dropping for a while to this server. It does not seem to be a specific problem with certain players or specific map running. Someone finally captured the error and gave it to me which shows: Error: server failed to transmit file 'AYSY' Last 32 messages parsed. 138754 0109 svc_pings 138754 0151 svc_voicedata 138756 0008 svc_time 138756 0013 svc_clientdata 138756 0033 svc_deltapacketentities 138756 0113 svc_pings 138758 0008 ScoreAttrib 138758 0011 ScoreAttrib 138758 0014 ScoreAttrib 138758 0017 ScoreAttrib 138758 0020 ScoreAttrib 138758 0023 ScoreAttrib 138758 0026 ScoreAttrib 138758 0029 ScoreAttrib 138758 0032 ScoreAttrib 138758 0035 ScoreAttrib 138758 0038 ScoreAttrib 138758 0041 ScoreAttrib 138758 0044 ScoreAttrib 138758 0047 Money 138758 0053 svc_setview 138758 0056 NVGToggle 138758 0058 ScoreAttrib 138758 0061 ScreenFade 138758 0072 RoundTime 138758 0075 ScoreAttrib 138758 0078 ScoreAttrib 138758 0081 svc_event_reliable 138758 0084 CurWeapon 138758 0088 CurWeapon 138758 0092 svc_filetxferfailed BAD: 103:svc_bad Host_Error: CL_ParseServerMessage: I Then some players get dropped. Anyone have any idea on this ? Please let me know your suggestions. It doesn't seem to be specific to any maps. Thank you much for any tips and or info. - LB __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
[hlds] Dual Xeon Issue HL1 Engine (CZ File request)
Does anyone have available the pre-march CZ files I could download somewhere ? I need the files that are current enough to be VAC secured. Someone had posted a link to some files for CS a week or so ago but I need the ones for CZ. I just need the CZ .dlls I guess and some of the engine files. Can anyone help with this ? I suppose there is still no ETA on the fix from Valve yet on this one ? Arg.. this is not good at all. Thank you for any help, LB __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
[hlds] HL1 Issues on Dual Xeon Servers
Hello, A week or so ago about 3 people posted on this list about having strange lag issues on HL1 servers that were not due to server load or network performance. They found the solution was to roll back to the next to last HL1 engine update files and someone posted the files for download here. So at this point has this issue been addressed by Valve that it is going to be fixed ? Someone told me that this has been posted in the list however I have been watching it closely and have not seen this. All my servers start with a server management tool that sets affinity to use Both CPUs when HLDS starts so my issue is not the same as the one people have been talking about the problem of CS only being bound to one CPU. The bottom line for my question is has valve said anything about fixing the issue in the last HL1 update for dual xeon systems that already have set on startup bound to both CPUs. Symptom of problem: Strange lag.. pings will be normal 30-40ms or whatever then all of a sudden pings go through the roof.. 300ms above or whatever. This is not related to CPU, system resource usage or network related. This only seems to be seen on HL1 servers that have had the newest update. I would very much appreciate a clear answer about this problem. Thank you for your assistance, LB __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
[hlds] Re: HLDS performance issues
Did we ever get an official statement from valve about the performance issues that seemed to be caused by the last update for HL1 based servers that a few people have mentioned here on the list ? I know the rollback seemed to fix the issue but was there any official fix or statement about this problem ? - LB __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
[hlds] New VAC Problems
I have some VAC problems today that I haven't had before with updated HL1 based servers. The message I see when I start servers is: Connection to Steam Servers Successful (SU) VAC Secure mode not available status shows: insecure (secure mod enabled, disconnected from Steam3) If I have had problems in the past I have been able to fix them either by an -sport switch or making sure my files are updated. Neither of those are working for me today and I have this issue on several server machines. The Steam VAC error message also seems different. Has anyone else had this problem lately and know a solution ? These are windows servers. Thank you for any helpful info or suggestions, LB __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
[hlds] Problem since last CSS Update
My servers were updated properly and are no longer showing the Server out of Date message. I can connect to the servers fine with no problem but several people have said they can't connect and when they try they get a message saying You do not have this third party mod or something like that and they cannot connect. I do not understand why some people would see this message since I know the servers are updated and I have no problem connecting myself. I have had quite a few people complain about this issue and I'm a bit stumped as to what this problem could be since I know the updates completed. Anyone know what this could be ? Thanks for any info. - LB __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
RE: [hlds] Valve are you listening?
I don't see as many serious issues as other people seem to be complaining about. For the most part people are happy with valve games as far as I can tell. I'm glad that the valve team responds fairly quickly to severe game issues so servers do keep up and running. For that other game that someone mentioned that had a successful boycott. That was Call of Duty 2. There was a well publicized protest about lack of anti-cheat in COD2. The company got the message and they plan to release an anti-cheat soon. As far as boycotting Valve I don't think thats going to work and it's not helpful. Instead it would be best to post your issues or bugs in a polite manner instead of the bad attitude too often we see displayed on this list. If I was a software developer overburdened with work I would be more likely to assist people that display some level of maturity. Just my 2 cents. - LB __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
[hlds] Neo TF Mod for TFC
Does anyone happen to know if that mod Neo_TF will still work with the current version of TFC ? I can't find much about this mod other than the file itself. I'm wondering if it is compatible with the current TFC version and Half Life engine. Thanks for any info.. - LB __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
Re: [hlds] Neo TF Mod for TFC
I have the newest version of Neo TF I could find ver 1.81 or something like that. I installed it according to instructions, server starts fine and shows as running. However when you try to connect no one can join. It hangs on Loading resources. I spent several hours last night trying to get it work with no success. I even loaded the client file on my PC so it shouldn't need to download resources from server but I still can't join. No error message, just hung on Pre-caching resources.. something like that. I'm stumped at the moment... - LB Message: 5 From: James McKenna [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: hlds@list.valvesoftware.com Subject: Re: [hlds] Neo TF Mod for TFC Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2006 00:17:08 -0800 Reply-To: hlds@list.valvesoftware.com Yes. I ran one a couple months back. As far as I know, Valve hasn't released an update for that game in... forever. Speaking of the Team Fortress franchise... __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
[hlds] Re: Steam Updates
My first servers on that night sat at the Updating Steam to ver 45 message without bringing down a single file for at least 3-4 hours also. I tried a few restarts during that time to see if it was just hung but that didn't do anything. Finally near the end of the 4 hours I did a restart again with the update tool and it started bringing down the files. - LB Message: 1 Date: Fri, 20 Jan 2006 00:41:24 To: hlds@list.valvesoftware.com From: Dan Sorenson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [hlds] Re: Steam Updates Reply-To: hlds@list.valvesoftware.com At 10:52 PM 1/18/2006 -0800, DT wrote: I've been trying to update from 6:00 pm to 10:50 pm now and still nothing. Not even 1%. How long should it take? __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
[hlds] Steam Updates
Is anyone else having problems with the update starting or completing ? On updating I have this screen: Updating 'Counter-Strike Source Shared Content' from version 43 to version 45 It's been at least 8-10 minutes and not one file has come down or updated. Steam Network overloaded ? It seems constipated because nothing is moving. I've complained before about the time Valve picks for updates but no one seems to care about that. Instead of Valve choosing to update in the middle of the night the updates always come out during the Prime time when people are getting home from work and trying to hit their servers 4pm - 7pm which no one can get to because all the servers are Out of Date. - LB __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
RE: [hlds] Steam Updates
I do understand that. I guess I live in the unlucky part of the world because steam updates allways hit our servers at the worst possible time of the day. That is right when everyone is getting home from work and tries to get on their servers between 4pm - 7pm. It would be nice if us server admins could get some sort of pre-load the night before it goes live to steam clients or a staged deployment based on time zone at 2am. I realize that is all just wishful thinking though. - LB Message: 1 Subject: RE: [hlds] Steam Updates Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 18:58:09 -0800 From: Alfred Reynolds [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: hlds@list.valvesoftware.com Reply-To: hlds@list.valvesoftware.com Look at the server status page, we release during a low in player numbers... - Alfred __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
[hlds] Problem with sv_alltalk on CZ Server
This seems really dumb but I'm having a problem with sv_alltalk on a CZ Server. In the server.cfg there is the line that says: sv_alltalk 1 However, when the server is restarted and I check the value it is set to sv_alltalk 0 I can't understand why this would be since it was set to 1 for sure in the server.cfg when the server starts. I have looked around as to why this would be and can't find out why. Does anyone have any idea why sv_alltalk 1 set in the server.cfg would not be applied on server start ? Thank you for any info or tips, LB __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
[hlds] Re: the steamid_pending and admin mods
I have this problem as well on a DOD server. Is there no fix at all for this at this point ? I was getting allot of complaints about this bug. Let me know if anyone out there has more info about this problem. Thank you. LB __ Yahoo! DSL Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less. dsl.yahoo.com ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
[hlds] Re: New Years
Happy New Year to everyone and the Valve Team. We probably don't say thanks enough just yell loud when we have a problem but really thanks to Valve for all their support and work over the last year to help us keep our servers running well. __ Yahoo! DSL Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less. dsl.yahoo.com ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
[hlds] Re: New Windows WMF Exploit
--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is there a windows update out already to block this ? Message: 1 Date: Thu, 29 Dec 2005 00:31:09 -0500 From: dackz [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: hlds@list.valvesoftware.com Subject: [hlds] New Windows WMF Exploit Might Affect HL2 Mods Reply-To: hlds@list.valvesoftware.com http://www.securityfocus.com/brief/89 Basically, it's an exploit in Microsoft's WMF image renderer and one can trigger code in the file simply by viewing the file or downloading it and opening the folder it's in with Explorer. Now the MOTD panel in Valve's games uses IE/mshtml, so it would be affected as well. A server admin could just put this image in their MOTD and anyone connecting to the server might be infected if they viewed the MOTD. This might affect HL1 mods too if they use mshtml for the MOTD window. --__--__-- ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds End of hlds Digest __ Yahoo! for Good - Make a difference this year. http://brand.yahoo.com/cybergivingweek2005/ ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
Subject: RE: [hlds] Steam Server Query Port Problem ?
Gary, Is that scattered servers accross different boxes or do you have an entire box that has none showing in steam ? I have another win server box in the same rack that shows servers in steam, then the other box that shows none. I can't figure out what the problem is. I've been running steam based servers for about 2 years and never seen this one before. Thanks to all for any suggestions on how to fix this problem. LB Message: 3 Date: Sat, 03 Dec 2005 02:46:51 -0500 To: hlds@list.valvesoftware.com,hlds@list.valvesoftware.com From: Gary [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [hlds] Steam Server Query Port Problem ? Reply-To: hlds@list.valvesoftware.com Some of my CS servers aren't showing up on query lists since about 2 days ago. At first I thought it was one of my access-lists on my 4506 (or maybe a routing issue, checked), but it's only like a few scattered servers. /ges __ Yahoo! DSL Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less. dsl.yahoo.com ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
[hlds] Steam Server Query Port Problem ?
Is there a specific port that has to be open on a server box for servers to show in the Steam server listing ? For some reason I have one server box with CS Servers not showing in the Steam server listing. You can connect and play on the CS Servers fine it's just not showing in the server list. The strange thing is that another server box in the same rack has CS Servers showing fine in Steam. The difference is the kind of firewalls on each box. Is there a specific port that needs to be opened for Steam query to have these servers listed in the main Server Browser Listing in Steam ? Thanks much for any help and suggestions, LB __ Start your day with Yahoo! - Make it your home page! http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
Re: [hlds] Steam Updates
The problem with people that setup remote control panels to update games by Steam that don't have full access to the server is the person using the control panel never knows how long the update is taking, they also never know if there is some steam error that did not complete successfully. I have seen many times when I update a server the update has completed, however after restart only to find that the update did not complete and it is missing some files. Only after running the Steam update again will it correct the problem. Someone trying to do this from a Control Panel will never know this. Second thing is.. when Steam Updates first come out on the release day I often have seen where I need to keep restarting the update over and over where it will seem to hang not downloading a single file for a very long time. I'm guessing because the Steam network is overloaded with everyone trying to get the update at the same time. Often after sitting there for a long time it will just exit after not downloading one file and will need to be restarted again. I have seen it sit there for over an hour not getting a single file. The person trying to do this from a remote control panel would have no clue as to what is going on at that point. - LB __ Yahoo! FareChase: Search multiple travel sites in one click. http://farechase.yahoo.com ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
[hlds] Questions about CS Bullet Registration
Are there any settings besides server sv_maxrate settings that affect bullet registration for CS 1.6 Servers ? I'm having some problems with people having bullet registration issues. I don't see the CPU or resource usage as a problem. What settings would I need to look at in the CS Server.cfg that could improve CS 1.6 bullet registration ? Thank you for helpful tips, LB __ Yahoo! FareChase: Search multiple travel sites in one click. http://farechase.yahoo.com ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
[hlds] Re: DOD:S Disabling Hyperthreading ?
I've been having allot of problems with DOD:S Servers where anything above 18 players on a server will cause lag. Meanwhile CPU/Memory are a non-issue. I have messed with rate settings, have fps booster etc with no improvement. I can't figure out why people say they lag with more than 18 players. I've had no problems with CSS or other game servers I host. I also have a Dual Xeon with Hyperthreading. What's this about Disabling HT and how would it improve game server performance ? I'm not even sure at the moment how HT is disabled in Win 2003 server. This is not something I have looked at so far. Thanks for any info. - LB __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
Re: Subject: [hlds] DoD:S motd.txt
I know this is not a big deal but why does it overwrite the motd.txt in the first place ? I remember when CSS first came out it did the same thing but doesn't do it anymore as far as I know. It just checks to see if a motd.txt exists, if it doesn't then it puts one there. What is the reason for overwriting motd.txt ? Was this just a minor mistake left in to the DOD:S steam updates ? - LB __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
[hlds] RE: DoD:Source Default tickrate ??
Yep, DOD:S shows as 66 tickrate default on all my installs as well while CSS default shows as 33. - LB __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
[hlds] Rate Settings for 20 Player DOD:S ?
Can someone suggest what would be the best rate settings for 20 player DOD:S ? sv_maxrate ? sv_minrate ? sv_maxupdaterate ? sv_minupdaterate ? I used settings like I did before for CSS but people have been complaining about game lag. Thank you for any helpful info at all. - LB __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
[hlds] Re: DOD:S Dedicated Server Files
It sure would be nice if someone from Valve would give us an official statement about when the server files will be available. At least us server admins would be able to plan the rollout on our servers a bit. (sigh) __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
[hlds] No Comment from Valve ?
Why has no one from Valve said one word on this list for days. Come on Valve.. at least say if DOD:S files will or will not be available on hldsupdatetool.exe Not saying a word to all the server admins and Game Host providers on this list is really freaking lame. You must know all the people here wondering what the heck is going on but make no comment at all. Very disappointed in the lack of information from Valve on the day of release. We are now 5 hours from unlock time but our company will have no servers online for our customers to use. - LB __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
[hlds] DOD Source Dedicated Server Files
From what I read earlier we were expecting to have the DOD Source Dedicated files 2 days before the public unlock of DOD:S. Right now we are less than 24 hours away from the public unlock time. The files are not available yet and we haven't had any news about this as to what the delay is. Waiting until the public unlock time would be bad for those of us that have more than a few servers. The whole idea behind a pre-load is supposed to prepare gamers to be ready at the unlock time without putting strain on the Steam network I would think. However if Server Admins and game host providers do not have the dedicated server files there will be none online for players to connect to or worse yet leaving us to scramble at unlock time to try to load server files. Meanwhile, people asking why they can't connect to the new DOD:S server because the files are not there. Is there any updated news on when we will really have the dedicated server files ? Thank you for helpful info, LB __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
[hlds] DOD:S Server Files ? How Soon ?
Just wondering how soon we will be able to get the dedicated server files off of Steam to Pre-load ? It's starting to get down to the wire now with only a few days left before the game is unlocked. I hope us server admins can get the files by Sat at the latest to be prepared. Thank you for any info, LB __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
[hlds] RE: Mandatory Source engine update later today...
I for one appreciate the fact that Valve is checking for bugs before pushing out the release delayed a few days or not. - LB __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
[hlds] DOD:S Dedicated Server Files
How far away are we from being able to download the DOD Source Dedicated Server files ? Anyone know what the switch will be on the update command line to download this ? I would like to get the dedicated server files soon before there is a strain on the Steam network on DOD Release date. Thank you for any helpful info, - LB __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
[hlds] VAC Problem Could Not Establish Connection to Steam Servers
Since no one replied last time I'm reposting this question/Problem. After the last few updates I now have problems with some of my CSS servers where when I start it up it will say VAC Secured then a few seconds later it will go unsecured with a message saying Could Not Establish Connection to Steam Servers I have other CSS Servers on this same machine that are VAC Secured with no problem. This server is running on its own IP on Windows machine. I have run multiple CSS servers on the same machines for months with no problems until these last few updates. I understand there's some new -sport option but I don't know what this does or what the fix is to correct this problem with several CSS Servers running on the same machine. It would really be great if someone could share the fix solution for this problem. Thank you, LB Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
[hlds] HL1 Engine Update Problems ?
Are the majority of you folks running the latest HL1 Steam updates with no problems ? I saw a few people having some issues. For the most part are you guys running the latest HL1 update with no problems ? I really would like to hear feedback before I update other servers. Thank you for your comments, LB Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
[hlds] DOD Server Errors
I have not updated my servers with the latest steam updates since they were optional updates and not required for players to connect and play on their HL 1 engine servers. I only updated one for testing purposes. However, I started getting complaints for DOD Servers only that are not updated about problems connecting. They get this message: Error: Server verification failed I thought the latest HL1 updates were optional if that is the case why are many players trying to connect to the DOD non-updated server getting these messages ? Thank you for info. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
[hlds] Lag issues on large DOD server
We have been having some lag problems on a 32 player DOD server. It does not seem to be related to the network so we are looking at possible problems in the server.cfg Would this be correct for an active 32 man DOD server ? // Set Rates sv_maxrate 25000 sv_minrate 4500 sv_maxupdaterate 101 It is running AMX with a few custom plugins and shrikebot also. We are trying to figure out what the issue is. CPU and memory resource usage are normal. Thank you for any tips and suggestions. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
[hlds] Re: Lag issues on large DOD server (Whisper)
We will try sv_maxrate 1 for our 32 player Day of Defeat server as suggested and see if that helps. Thank you for info Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
[hlds] Could not establish Connection to Steam Servers
Why would I get a Could not establish Connection to Steam Servers - VAC Secure mode Disabled message on one of my source servers when I have another source server on the same machine that downloads VAC and is running secure mode with no problem ? I've rebooted the css server with the problem 3 times and it still says Could not establish Connection to Steam Servers - VAC Secure mode Disabled __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
[hlds] Problems with CSS Surf Maps
I have a server with some performance problems and I noticed that when running Surf custom maps for CSS there are 100's of errors per minute in the console. The error is something like Datatable Warning:... Out of Range Value.. in Send Prop Float This is bad scripting in the custom map I would think. I have only seen this for people that run these custom Surf maps and not other custom maps. Can someone explain what this means and has anyone else had this problem on CSS surf maps ? Could this be the source of performance problems or something else ? Thanks for your info. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
Re: [hlds] Problems with CSS Surf Maps
Would you happen to know if this problem is in all CSS Surf maps or just a few of them ? The bad thing about this I guess is that the server admin may not even know of these 100's of errors unless he has a direct view of the server console. Message: 1 Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2005 03:09:20 +0100 From: James Tucker [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: hlds@list.valvesoftware.com Subject: Re: [hlds] Problems with CSS Surf Maps I've seen this. The props have not been properly placed and along with the errors you will tend to notice massive server load as the physics works to make everything balance+/land. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
[hlds] Steam update problem
Is the Steam network overloaded today because of this update ? I've been trying to update some servers for the last 30 mins. I'm looking at a screen that says Updating Shared Content from version 35 to 36 for the last 30 min or more and not a single file has been copied down. Is this normal ? __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
[hlds] Questions about sv_maxrate for DOD Server
I have some larger DOD servers that are having some performance issues. What is the best sv_maxrate for a 24 player server ? For source servers I usually set sv_maxrate to 2 or so but I don't think DOD handles that much. For Day of Defeat 24 player server should it be set to 9000 or a higher number for sv_maxrate ? Thanks for any info btw: my source server finally did starting updating with tonights update after about 40 mins. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
Re: [hlds] VSM failing to download
One of the VAC1 servers had a brain fart, it has been given a stern talking to and should be operational again. - Alfred HAHA.. thanks for breaking it down in technical terms we can understand Alfred.. lol __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
[hlds] Error! Server verification failed.
I have several people reporting an error message of Server verification failed. I have run servers for months with no problem then just yesterday this problem started to popup with no changes to the servers. Is there some problem on the Steam network the last 2 days ? Thank you for any helpful information. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
[hlds] Re: sv_unlag and Ping
I saw someone talking about sv_unlag and ping performance. Is it a good idea to have sv_unlag 1 in all our server.cfg files as a general rule to help people with bad ping rates and if so would that be for all HL games, CS, DOD, CSS etc ? Thanks for info Yahoo! Sports Rekindle the Rivalries. Sign up for Fantasy Football http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
[hlds] Re: stats command in srcds console
Is there some place that explains what the info means when you type stats in your server console ? I see this in my console: CPU IN OUT Uptime Users FPS players What does CPU and IN / OUT mean with this command ? I see the numbers I just don't understand the data. Thanks for any info on this. __ Discover Yahoo! Use Yahoo! to plan a weekend, have fun online and more. Check it out! http://discover.yahoo.com/ ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
[hlds] Re: HL1 Engine Update breaks HLSW and Web query
I'm sorry if someone has already covered this but if it was in the news group I missed it. Since the HL1 engine update the other day CS servers can't display the server in HLSW and online web server views from web pages that show live server status. There was the similar problem with a CSS update a while back that was fixed by adding sv_enableoldqueries 1 in the server.cfg This doesn't seem to fix it in CS after the HL1 engine update released on June. 7th. Is there a solution to this yet ? Thank you __ Discover Yahoo! Use Yahoo! to plan a weekend, have fun online and more. Check it out! http://discover.yahoo.com/ ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
[hlds] Re: Questions about Tic rate
I have some questions about Tic rate. The default Tic rate is 33 correct ? Why is CAL requiring servers to be locked at a Tic rate of 100 and does this mean that the slice or percentage of CPU usage 100 Tic rate servers will be locked down or reserved? I mean does a 100 Tic rate server lock down a percentage of CPU to use for that server on a machine running multiple servers ? Is there any more information available about how 100 Tic rate affects CPU usage ? Thank you for any info about this. I have many people asking me about it. __ Discover Yahoo! Get on-the-go sports scores, stock quotes, news and more. Check it out! http://discover.yahoo.com/mobile.html ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
[hlds] Re: CSS Stats logging
Is there any option to cause weapon stats details to be written to the server logs for CSS so Psychostats can pull player info like the hitbox stats ? I know in CS you had to use AMX or statsme to get extra data written to the logfiles that was then processed player data and weapon hitbox info for Psychostats. There's some statsme mod out for CSS but I heard it causes performance issues. I would rather just have an option to turn on for more detailed logging. I know there's allot more important things going on right now but this is a common question I am asked. Yahoo! Mail Stay connected, organized, and protected. Take the tour: http://tour.mail.yahoo.com/mailtour.html ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
[hlds] Re: Steam Update Time Schedule
Can someone please explain to me why Steam Updates are always released between 4pm PST and 7pm PST ? What is the purpose of this time frame ? I know there are others outside of the US but 5pm to 9pm is the heaviest traffic time for gamers. I know valve is also in the US. can someone explain to me why it always has to be at this time ? I would really like to know. Please leave out the lame comments I'm asking a legit question. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
[hlds] Re: hlds digest, Vol 1 #3451 - 13 msgs
Question to the Valve Team: Why do you guys always release new Steam updates for servers late in the day like 5pm ? Don't you guys know that is when people start to get home from work and try to get on all the CS:Source servers ? Meanwhile people that are game hosts are scrambling trying to update all the source servers on an overloaded Steam network. I have been staring at a screen running an update for over an hour on the west coast and not a single file has been pulled down or moved. It's in the updating mode Please have a heart and release new updates in the morning instead of the end of the day to give server admins ample time to update servers before it hits prime gaming time. Either that or fix the problem with the Steam network getting overloaded and unable to supply updates quickly. I'd be fine with a slow network if the updates were released in the morning. I'm sure other game hosts would say the same thing. I hope someone actually reads this... - Watching Steam update is like watching the grass grow.. you look but you aren't really sure you are seeing something move... --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Send hlds mailing list submissions to hlds@list.valvesoftware.com To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can reach the person managing the list at [EMAIL PROTECTED] When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than Re: Contents of hlds digest... Today's Topics: 1. Re: HL2MP - new exception and crash after the update, in vphysics.dll ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) 2. Re: HL2MP - new exception and crash after the update, in vphysics.dll (Whisper) 3. Re: HL2MP - new exception and crash after the update, in vphysics.dll ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) 4. Re: HL2MP - getting started with rcon (wArgOd) 5. Re: HL2MP - getting started with rcon (Mikee) 6. Counter-Strike: Source, Half-Life 2: Deathmatch and Source engine update (Alfred Reynolds) 7. RE: [hlds_linux] Counter-Strike: Source, Half-Life 2: Deathmatch and Source engine update (Alfred Reynolds) 8. Re: RE: [hlds_linux] Counter-Strike: Source, Half-Life 2: Deathmatch and Source engine update (Mikee) 9. Re: RE: [hlds_linux] Counter-Strike: Source, Half-Life 2: Deathmatch and Source engine update (Z Teknology G-Mail) 10. RE: [hlds_linux] Counter-Strike: Source, Half-Life 2: Deathmatch and Source engine update (Alfred Reynolds) 11. Source Update (Ruiner) 12. RE: RE: [hlds_linux] Counter-Strike: Source, Half-Life 2: Deathmatch and Source engine update (Spencer 'voogru' MacDonald) --__--__-- Message: 1 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: hlds@list.valvesoftware.com Subject: Re: [hlds] HL2MP - new exception and crash after the update, in vphysics.dll Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2005 08:23:03 -0800 Reply-To: hlds@list.valvesoftware.com Are these model exploits anything new? Last night my OP4 server crashed with a mesage about some model not being found. Yet, I've verified all maps to ensure they have the necessary models, so I'm wondering if HL1 servers are also susceptible to this? - Original Message - From: Mikee [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: hlds@list.valvesoftware.com Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2005 3:50 PM Subject: Re: [hlds] HL2MP - new exception and crash after the update, in vphysics.dll WoW! Thank God for ServerDoc, because Firedaemon is not restarting the HL2-DM servers that are being intentionally crashed with all of the model and other exploits. The steam forums are full of lists of bugs, exploits, crashing models using ### characters, invisible player models, etc. etc.. I have personally banned about 40 players in the last 3-4 days just while I am in the server seeing those who are playing as a bullet, barrel, headcrab, or invisible. At first it was cute seeing a headcrap running around with an RPG, but this is really out of control now. I can no longer run the Steamlab map because there apparently are many more things that can be used for them to crash the server and cause trouble. I am surprised that there are not more server admin posts on this list about it. Valve Hel! ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds --__--__-- Message: 2 Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2005 03:59:00 +1100 From: Whisper [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: hlds@list.valvesoftware.com Subject: Re: [hlds] HL2MP - new exception and crash after the update, in vphysics.dll Reply-To: hlds@list.valvesoftware.com Different Engine I thought On Thu, 24 Feb 2005 08:23:03 -0800, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Are these model exploits anything new? Last night my OP4 server
[hlds] Can't display MOTD in CS:Source Beta
For some reason when I modify the motd.txt file that came with CS:Source Beta the changes still aren't displayed. It still shows the generic motd that came with the beta. Has anyone been able to modify or customize the CS:Source MOTD ? I'd be glad to get some info. Thanks __ Do you Yahoo!? New and Improved Yahoo! Mail - 100MB free storage! http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
