MP Dedicated Server and MP Client connection issues

Dangerousdave26 · #1 08-24-2011, 10:30 PM

First let me thank everyone who has contributed to providing instructions on how to create a dedicated server.

I have the server all set up but and from all appearences it is running perfectly fine.

The issue is no one can connect to it. It does not show up in the server list nor can we connect to it by Direct Connect.

I have set up two Steam accounts both have a license for the game.

Server information:

Windows Server 2008 Standard
Service Pack 2
Intel Xeon CPU X3323 @2.50 GHz (Quad Core)
Memory 4 GB
System Type 32-Bit OS
The server is connected directly to the internet using the Windows Firewall.

Firewall rules
Inbound/Outbound Allow
Steam.exe TCP/UDP all ports
Launcher.exe TCP/UDP all ports

The start command is

Code:

PATH "D:\COD\Steam"

steam.exe -silent -login {user ID} {password} -applaunch 63950 -server

Once the server starts I run my start up script.

Code:

f serverStart.cmd

Code:

console LOG on
console LOGTIME on
difficulty AntropomorphicControl 0
difficulty ComplexEManagement 0
difficulty TorqueGyroEffects 1
difficulty EngineTemperatureEffects 0
difficulty FlutterEffects 1
difficulty WindTurbulence 1
difficulty StallSpins 1
difficulty Vulnerabilty 1
difficulty BlackoutsRedouts 1
difficulty Realisticgunnery 1
difficulty RealisticBombing 1
difficulty LimitedAmmo 1
difficulty LimitedFuel 1
difficulty CockpitAlwaysOn 0
difficulty NoOutsideViews 0
difficulty HeadShake 0
difficulty NoIcons 0
difficulty NoPadlock 0
difficulty Clouds 1
difficulty TakeoffLanding 1
difficulty RealisticLandings 1
difficulty NoMapIcons 0
difficulty NoMinimapPath 1
difficulty NoAutopilot 0
difficulty NoReplacementPlace 0
difficulty NoReplacement 0
difficulty NoSelect 0
difficulty NoReplacementArmy 0
difficulty NoSelectArmy 0
difficulty NoCreate 0
mp_dotrange DOT 20
f mapRotation1.cmd

The mission I am using is doghous3 Mission 1.6.

Code:

battle stop

missLoad missions/Multi/Dogfight/128Bobv1_6.mis

timeout 180.00 chat Welcome to Sim-Outhouse Flight Center IL2 Cliffs of Dover Server
timeout 200.00 chat This server is a work in progress. ALL
timeout 250.00 chat Please report all issues on the www.sim-outhouse.net IL2 forum ALL
timeout 340.00 chat Maps rotate Every 4 hours ALL
timeout 14200.000 chat Map will change in 3 minutes ALL
timeout 14260.000 chat Map will change in 2 minutes ALL
timeout 14320.000 chat Map will change in 1 minutes ALL
timeout 14400.000 f mapRotation2.cmd
battle start

Second script

Code:

battle stop

missLoad missions/Multi/Dogfight/128Bobv1_6.mis

timeout 180.00 chat Welcome to Sim-Outhouse Flight Center IL2 Cliffs of Dover Server
timeout 200.00 chat This server is a work in progress. ALL
timeout 250.00 chat Please report all issues on the www.sim-outhouse.net IL2 forum. ALL
timeout 340.00 chat Maps rotate Every 4 hours ALL
timeout 14200.000 chat Map will change in 3 minutes ALL
timeout 14260.000 chat Map will change in 2 minutes ALL
timeout 14320.000 chat Map will change in 1 minutes ALL
timeout 14400.000 f mapRotation1.cmd
battle start

I disabled the Steam Cloud so I could edit the confs.ini file directly.

I changed the server name to

serverName=SOH FC COD Dedicated Server

The server starts and loads the mission without a problem.

It never appears in the server list and any attempt to connect to it by direct connect times out.

When I am connected to my personal account and I view the server account "Join Game" is grayed out.

If I select "View Game Info" from the steam friends window it says.

Game IL-2 Strumovich: Cliffs of Dover

Server: Sim-Outhouse Flight Center is not currently playing on any game server.

Which is correct because I am running it as a server but the message seems strange.

We also run FS host 4 different instances. I have shut off those server applications and tested the CloD server and I get the same results.

At this point I am really at a lose on why I can not connect.

Any help is appreciated.

Dangerousdave26 · #2 08-25-2011, 08:02 PM

For those of you scratching your heads was well...

I ran my log on script today as administrator which launched the application as administrator.

The results of this were the same.

I then went to the Steam folder and gave my log on full access rights in security.

Also no help.

I then went into the steam game properties/local files and verified integrity of game cache.

It passed.

I have one more thing I am going to try then I am down to uninstalling the game and reinstalling it. I of course do not know the proper procedure to uninstall and reinstall a steam game. Will figure that out when I get there.

Dangerousdave26 · #3 08-25-2011, 08:11 PM

The last thing I tried was reinstalling DirectX 9C from the game disc. I should not have needed that as it was installed when we built the server a in early 2010 but just in the event COD does not like the version I had I did it.

No joy.

time to uninstall and reinstall the game.

Dangerousdave26 · #4 08-25-2011, 09:16 PM

PFFFTTTT!!!

That did it. Uninstall and reinstall and now I can connect by direct connection. It still does not show up in the server list but no one elses does for me either.

I can live with that as long as someone can connect.

Ataros · #5 08-25-2011, 09:24 PM

Open Steam >> Servers >> LAN after you start server and Steam will learn about it and will show it in game browser.

Dangerousdave26 · #6 08-25-2011, 11:06 PM

When I do that it tells me "There are no servers running on your local network"

Even though it is running and I can Direct Connect to it.

I added localHost=72.233.79.242 in the [net] section of confs.ini and that was no help.

Ataros · #7 08-26-2011, 08:19 AM

Steam can not see your server.
Maybe your provider put you behind a router or your firewall rules do not work (try deleting them and creating again from scratch with everything allowed).

Try creating a server in Multiplayer >> Lobby. Lobby is for those who are put behind a router by provider and do not have real internet IP.

Also try adding your server to Steam >> Servers >> Favorites. It should appear in Game favorites then. Ask someone of your friends to do this too.

Wandalen · #8 08-26-2011, 02:04 PM

Make sure you got different port open for server and gaming machine.. I.e 27016 on the server and 2707 on the gaming pc if they are on the same network.
That solved my problem..

Dangerousdave26 · #9 08-26-2011, 10:22 PM

Ataros thanks for your suggestions but none of them worked.

The server now shows on the server list in the game through no action of mine.

I am no longer concerned with where it shows up anymore since I can direct connect.

Thank you Wandalen for that tip. The server is in a server farm in Dallas Texas.