Stuff about Alien Swarm Dedicated Server

[Nisd]

Okay just thought I would make this thread to sum up how I got my stuff working and what I learned so fare.

What platforms does it run on:
Windows Only
There is no linux binaries.
Source

Does sourcemod/metamod work:
No cause it seems like it is a new engine branch, a mix betwen L4D2 & Portal 2
Source

Steam Library Errors

Code:

Unable to load Steam support library.
This server will operate in LAN mode only.

There are 2 ways you are suppose to be able to fix this.
One Run Steam on the server (Yah the client)
Two try this (Not confirmed?)

Update: Should be working now, and it is, but if you do not run the steam client the steam group will not work!

Branding a Server
Well so fare it seems like you should be able to set some sort of banner, but I can't find any where it is displayed (Look in the host.txt file)
So atm it looks like a shit deal to host.

Community Servers / Steam Group Servers
It got the 2 same cvars as Left 4 Dead 1/2

Code:

// The ID of the steam group that this server belongs to. You can find your group's id under your group mangement
sv_steamgroup <id>

//  If set, only members of Steam group will be able to join the server when it's empty
sv_steamgroup_exclusive 0

Command line for running the game

Code:

-game swarm -console +ip <ip> -port <port> +maxplayers 4 +map lobby

Also it seems like you need to start in the Lobby no matter what, also 4 players seems to be max.

Swarm.exe
No idea what this is for, it is in the root but yah.....


Comments
Just chat below and if there is any thing important/usefull I missed just say it and ill add it.

[helio]

Workaround works
those files are in your steam directory

[Pandorian]

I saw servers in Steam Group Servers Menu. I am wondering how I can add my team's servers there.

[Nisd]

Look on the part that says "Community Servers"

[andytb]

(07-22-2010, 01:51 AM)Nisd Wrote:  Look on the part that says "Community Servers"

First time srcds and long time not run a dedicated guy here

Can't get these settings to work: If I take them out the server shows up as a pub but if I put them in nobody can see the server apart from me when I enable lan detection

Been trawling through archives of LFD2 servers that had the same/similar issues and not much to say. I've stripped down my config to the sv_steamgroup line alone

and my launch line is the recommended

Code:

srcds.exe -console -game swarm +map lobby -maxplayers 4 -autoupdate

Can only guess the feature is broken for online play?

[Nisd]

Well it seems to me that even tho they are suppose to have fixed the "steam" errors, you still need to run steam if you want the sv_steamgroup to work...

[andytb]

(07-22-2010, 08:02 PM)Nisd Wrote:  Well it seems to me that even tho they are suppose to have fixed the "steam" errors, you still need to run steam if you want the sv_steamgroup to work...

After spending all night on this I have unfortunately reached the same conclusion.

Even running launching via steam with -console params in the advanced settings box doesn't work

Just gotta hope it's noticed and fixed in the next patch....

[Darksoul]

I can't get this to work - everything seems to run, but its stuck on a LAN IP. Really, really gay.

[Nisd]

Have you updated you server since yesterday? They made a fix for the lan issue, else try and run the normal steam client.

[Darksoul]

(07-22-2010, 11:22 PM)Nisd Wrote:  Have you updated you server since yesterday? They made a fix for the lan issue, else try and run the normal steam client.

I downloaded it around 3-4 hours ago from hldsupdatetool. I've also tried installing and running steam - doesn't work.

[andytb]

(07-22-2010, 11:07 PM)Darksoul Wrote:  I can't get this to work - everything seems to run, but its stuck on a LAN IP. Really, really gay.

Behind a NAT?

Stick the line

Code:

ip yourexternalip

in your config file

[Darksoul]

(07-23-2010, 03:02 AM)andytb Wrote:  

(07-22-2010, 11:07 PM)Darksoul Wrote:  I can't get this to work - everything seems to run, but its stuck on a LAN IP. Really, really gay.

Behind a NAT?

Stick the line

Code:

ip yourexternalip

in your config file

No;
Yes.

[Darksoul]

Here is a quick look at my console. I'm not sure why it is giving this (Failed to load Steam ServiceServiceStart: started as Windows service)

Code:

#Console initialized.
#Game.dll loaded for "Alien Swarm: Infested"
#Could not open key values file tilegen/objective_text.txt
NET_GetBindAddresses found 10.4.10.114: 'Realtek RTL8139/810x Family Fast Ethern
et NIC'
NET_GetBindAddresses found 69.162.**.*** (edited for protection): 'Intel(R) 82566DC Gigabit Network Conn
ection'
Network: IP 10.4.10.114 (This is LAN), mode MP, dedicated Yes, ports 27015 SV / 27005 CL
Server is hibernating
For FCVAR_REPLICATED, ConVar must be defined in client and game .dlls (sk_max_as
w_ml)
For FCVAR_REPLICATED, ConVar must be defined in client and game .dlls (sk_npc_dm
g_asw_ml)
For FCVAR_REPLICATED, ConVar must be defined in client and game .dlls (sk_plr_dm
g_asw_ml)
maxplayers set to 4
Unknown command "sv_secure"
Unknown command "motd_enabled"
You must be a server admin to use mp_disable_autokick
Server logging enabled.
Server logging data to file logs\L010_004_010_114_27015_201007230348_000.log
L 07/23/2010 - 03:48:49: Log file started (file "logs\L010_004_010_114_27015_201
007230348_000.log") (game "removed for security") (version "4274")
Unknown command "sv_steamgroupexclusive"
maxplayers set to 4
Unknown command "mat_grain_enable"
Unknown command "mat_local_contrast_enable"
Unknown command "mat_bloomscale"
Unknown command "mat_vignette_enable"
Unknown command "mat_dest_alpha_range"
Unknown command "asw_hear_height"
Unknown command "locator_lerp_rest"
Unknown command "locator_start_at_crosshair"
Unknown command "locator_topdown_style"
Unknown command "locator_background_style"
Unknown command "locator_target_offset_x"
Unknown command "locator_target_offset_y"
Unknown command "locator_background_border_color"
Unknown command "locator_background_border_thickness"
Unknown command "locator_background_color"
Unknown command "locator_background_thickness_x"
Unknown command "locator_icon_max_size_non_ss"
Unknown command "locator_icon_min_size_non_ss"
Unknown command "locator_text_drop_shadow"
Unknown command "locator_text_glow"
Unknown command "locator_text_glow_color"
Unknown command "mat_do_not_shrink_dynamic_vb"
---- Host_NewGame ----
Server logging data to file logs\L010_004_010_114_27015_201007230348_001.log
Host_NewGame on map lobby
CAlienSwarm created
Skill level changed
Unknown command "scr_centertime"
Script not found (scripts/vscripts/mapspawn.nut)
Level has follow hints 0
couldn't fine any, keyvalues is empty!
SetInitialGameMode to 0 (last variation = 0)
Unqualified = jacob_save_110_06_23_03_48_50.campaignsave
Creating new save with filename: save/jacob_save_110_06_23_03_48_50.campaignsave

New save created: save/jacob_save_110_06_23_03_48_50.campaignsave
Failed to load Steam ServiceServiceStart: started as Windows service
Unknown command "mat_grain_enable"
Unknown command "mat_local_contrast_enable"
Unknown command "crosshair"
Unknown command "r_flashlight_topdown"
Unknown command "fx_glass_velocity_cap"
Unknown command "cam_idealyaw"
Unknown command "cam_idealpitch"
Unknown command "cam_idealdist"
Unknown command "fov_desired"
Unknown command "c_maxpitch"
Unknown command "c_maxdistance"
Unknown command "cl_interp_ratio"
CAlienSwarm destroyed
---- Host_Changelevel ----
Server logging data to file logs\L010_004_010_114_27015_201007230348_002.log
CAlienSwarm created
Skill level changed
Unknown command "scr_centertime"
Script not found (scripts/vscripts/mapspawn.nut)
Level has follow hints 1
Skill level changed
SetInitialGameMode to 0 (last variation = 0)
Unknown command "mat_grain_enable"
Unknown command "mat_local_contrast_enable"
Unknown command "crosshair"
Unknown command "r_flashlight_topdown"
Unknown command "fx_glass_velocity_cap"
Unknown command "cam_idealyaw"
Unknown command "cam_idealpitch"
Unknown command "cam_idealdist"
Unknown command "fov_desired"
Unknown command "c_maxpitch"
Unknown command "c_maxdistance"
Unknown command "cl_interp_ratio"
Connection to Steam servers successful.
   VAC secure mode is activated.
status
hostname: Darksoul's Swarm
version : 7.1.0.8/7108 4274 secure
udp/ip  :  10.4.10.114:27015 (LAN IP) os(Windows) type(dedicated)
players : 0 humans, 0 bots (4 max) (hibernating) (unreserved)

# userid name uniqueid connected ping loss state rate adr
#end
stats
CPU   In    Out   Uptime  Users   FPS    Players
0.00  0.00  0.00       0     1   10.00       0

Edited: Christ, is it trying to use the realtek? What for, its disabled. (NET_GetBindAddresses found 10.4.10.114: 'Realtek RTL8139/810x Family Fast Ethern
et NIC') it's the same IP as the IP on the server-.-

[Nisd]

I get all of those things too.... And mine works.

[Darksoul]

Removing the realtek adapter from the server fixed the issue.