Cannot create multiplayer game. "Connection to Steam lost, exiting"

[wildwillie]

FoxerWilde -

I have had this happen to our server as well. About once every two weeks the server will not run with the exact problem you describe. It usually has some message that Steam is trying to sync with your game, but it seems to be frozen. I am usually able to host after about an hour or two.

I have a 2nd purchased game just for our server so I do not have conflicts with that. Not sure why Steam does this sync/lockout, but is sure is annoying.

WildWillie