Server commands

[wildwillie]

All -

I am looking to update FBDj to manage the Cliffs of Dover Dedicated Server, but I will need some help with the new server commands, log files, etc.

I just got the sim yesterday so I am still brand new with it.

I managed to get the server command window started by starting the game:

"launcher.exe -server"

it then gives me the error:
"4>Failed to load Steam ServiceServiceStart: failed to start"

Can someone explain what I am doing wrong to get the above error message, or is this normal for the Dedicated server ?

I can then issue the "help" command to show me a listing of commands.

I see the "missLoad" command to load a mission, and some of the other basic commands, but I do not see any commands that identify users on the server or how to get player stats. Those commands used to be "user" and "user STAT" in old IL2 server.

Also is their an eventlog like before or only the console log file ?


Pleaes add to this post all server commands and their meaning you happen to stumble across.

Thanks,

RAF238thWildWillie

[Blackrat]

Just wading through this myself

It has started, with the DOS box active hit enter to get your prompt

type missLoad *.mis
(* is the mission name)
hit enter again
type battle start

I think thats it unless you want to change difficulty settings in which case good luck

Store your missions in the root of \Documents\username\1C SoftClub\il-2 sturmovik cliffs of dover

[ATAG_Bliss]

Originally Posted by wildwillie

All -

I am looking to update FBDj to manage the Cliffs of Dover Dedicated Server, but I will need some help with the new server commands, log files, etc.

I just got the sim yesterday so I am still brand new with it.

I managed to get the server command window started by starting the game:

"launcher.exe -server"

it then gives me the error:
"4>Failed to load Steam ServiceServiceStart: failed to start"

Can someone explain what I am doing wrong to get the above error message, or is this normal for the Dedicated server ?

I can then issue the "help" command to show me a listing of commands.

I see the "missLoad" command to load a mission, and some of the other basic commands, but I do not see any commands that identify users on the server or how to get player stats. Those commands used to be "user" and "user STAT" in old IL2 server.

Also is their an eventlog like before or only the console log file ?


Pleaes add to this post all server commands and their meaning you happen to stumble across.

Thanks,

RAF238thWildWillie

Hi WildWillie,

Getting the FMDj going for this would be awesome

As far as the dos box goes ours gets the same error message when starting the server. But, the good thing I see, is that the server can be ran without using steam (thinking Hyperlobby in the near future!)

I think the IL2.cmd file can be used to execute all your server scripts.

As far as the available commands - type "?" or "help" (without the quotes) and a list will show up with all available options. It's looks really close to IL246.

Looking forward to your work m8.

Cheers!

[PaulWF]

install steam on your host
run steam, with a different account (ie not your normal steam account) that you're making for your server
launch

you'll still get an error, but the console stay's put.

[Thee_oddball]

A. stop battle
B. type in difficulty
C. look over list pick what to change type difficulty in again followed by item to change (example "difficulty NoIcons 1" ) hit enter

type "host" to see who is on your server

[PaulWF]

looks like difficulty is missing bits - such as the anthomawhatsamadoodad

[LeadFarmer]

How do you set max ping>?

[Smokeynz]

Hi Wildwillie, Its Smokey Joe(another FBDj server admin) still waiting on dvd myself, good to see you are looking at this.

I was pondering what might show up with old commands, like socket ip created for each player via ip.
I am tempted to try many of the old techniques as the old FBD2 used to use with difficulty files etc.
(actually my old guide I wrote as Friesiancrappen on FBD2 residing at Greatergreen may be applicable)
Also wondered if you were looking at the FBDj again that a web interface running the cmd line would be better for offsite or remote servers.

Note I believe you can select you use local conf which then allows you to view what switches are contains inside the conf. The conf will run on the steam cloud otherwise.

[wildwillie]

Smokey -

I have just started with the server, and plan on doing some testing with clients in the next day or so.

From what I can tell, there is a sockets command, but no "user" or "user STAT" command which was what the old FBD2 relied on for data as well as chat commands.

Also there seems to be just one log file instead of a separate console log and event log as the old IL2.

I really need the data from the new log file from a dedicated server that has run a mission with players and AI getting kills, air and ground. (Hint..Hint !! for those with a DS running)

I plan on incorporating a remote piece for the next FBDj, but It may take a while as I have RL stuff that is taking most of my time these days.

RAF238thWildWillie

[Blackrat]

I have started a log on the Syndicate server about an hour ago, as soon as someone finds another plane and shoots it down I'll send you it