Halo
December 2003, v1.03
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Welcome to Halo for the PC Dedicated Server!
This file contains information to help you setup, run and troubleshoot the Halo Dedicated Server. The Halo Dedicated Server is definitely an advanced feature, not designed for the casual user. This document is writtenassuming the reader is familiar with running dedicated game servers, as well as having advanced computer knowledge.
NOTE: HALO DEDICATED SERVER IS NOT SUPPORTED BY MICROSOFT CUSTOMER SUPPORT.
CONTENTS
A. Dedicated Server Features
B. System Requirements
C. Installation
D. Running Halo Dedicated Server
E. init.txt configuration file
F. Running multiple instances
G. UsingRemote Console
H. Controlling Team Killing and Banning undesirable players
I. Console Commands
J. Getting Help
K. Known Issues and Workarounds
L. Versions History
A. Dedicated Server Features
With the v1.03 update, the following new features / bug fixes are introduced:
· Enhanced functionality to reduce online team killing and facilitate the banning of users.
· Optimizedmap loading functionality, significantly reducing the time to load large map cycling configuration files.
· Extended sv_players functionality.
· Teams are now persisted for the next game when map cycling occurs.
· It's now possible to restart the current game without requiring the server to map cycle.
· User can now specify their data folder directories using -path.
The Halo Dedicated Serverv1.02 includes:
· Stand-alone application.
· Flexible multiple instances support.
· Client RCon (Remote Console) functionality.
· Command line execution.
· Kicking and banning players.
· Pre-defined / custom game type and map rotation support.
· Password protected servers.
B. System Requirements
Halo Dedicated Server requires a personal computer with the following minimumrequirements:
· Multimedia personal computer with a 733 MHz or higher processor.
· Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Service Pack 1, or Windows XP.
· 128 Megabytes (MB) of RAM.
· 380 MB of available hard disk space.
· Keyboard and Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device.
· Broadband internet connection.
These differ from the retail version of Halo for the PC by not requiring:· 8× CD-ROM drive.
· 32 MB 3D hardware-transform-and-lighting-capable video display.
· Sound card and speakers or headphones.
· DirectX 9.0b.
To run an optimal Halo Dedicated Server, a personal computer with the following requirements is recommended:
· Personal computer with a 1.4 GHz or higher processor.
· Windows XP or Windows 2003 Server (with all service packs installed)
· 256Megabytes (MB) of RAM or more.
· 380 MB of available hard disk space.
· Keyboard and Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device.
When running multiple instances on a server, these requirements have to be adjusted to account for the additional resources required.
C. Installation
Halo Dedicated Server is released in two different self-extracting files:
Halo_DS_1_02.exe
Thisself-extracting file includes the Halo Dedicated Server binary files. When we release updates to the dedicated server, these will be the only files you need to update.
Halo_DS_Maps_1_02.exe
This self-extracting file includes the multiplayer maps required to run Halo Dedicated Server. You only need to download these once. If you already have the full retail Halo game installed on your server, you donot need to download the maps at all; the server will use the maps that were installed by the game.
To install: double-click these files and follow the on-screen instructions.
D. Running Halo Dedicated Server
1. Browse to your Halo Dedicated Server installation directory.
2. Double-click haloded.exe.
This will open a console window and you will have access to the Halo Dedicated...
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