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supersniper
July 15th, 2007, 07:14 AM
***Want to set up your own dedicated server well check out this guide made by ME!!***
Halo CE Dedicated Server Setup Made By: Fro§ter aka Supersniper

Table of Contents
Installation
System Requirements
Running the Dedicated Server
Creating a Batch file
Setting up a basic init.txt file
Custom Gametypes/Maps
Message of the Day
Setting up rcon (commands list and rcon guide included)
Setting up a server log
Setting up an autoban system (and how to unban)
Port forwarding
Command Line Arguments
Running Multiple Servers
Relocating Custom gametypes/log file folders
Dealing with lag issues
A. Installation


Installing the dedicated server is quite simple. It is included with the installation of Halo CE. Just find your Halo CE root folder. Default is C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Halo Custom Edition\



***Make sure you download this Update (http://hce.halomaps.org/index.cfm?pg=3&fid=1057)



B. System Requirements



System Requirements:

Personal computer with a 1.4 GHz or higher processor
Windows XP or Windows 2003 Server (with all service packs installed)
256 MB of RAM or more 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.
Recommended System Requirements when hosting:
1.6ghz Processor
512mb of ram
Windows XP (SP2), Windows Server 2003, or Windows Vista
Broadband Connection with good bandwidth (see O for bandwidth – players comparison)



C. Running the Dedicated Server



There are two ways to run the dedicated server:


Browse to where your Dedicated Server installation folder is and double Click on the haloceded.exe
Create a batch file and then double click on the batch file.
Click Here (http://forums.firedaemon.com/viewtopic.php?t=74) to learn how to run it as a service
For Help on the server download HaloAdmin (http://dodownload.filefront.com/3816585//1c3ade435faee299a83c085ed88cf7969cfaf34d5d6b253514 15ea6782edd7a1a1bef04fade12721)


D. Creating a Batch File



To create a startup batch file:


Open Notepad (or a similar pure text editor)
On the first line enter: start {drive}:\{path}\haloceded.exe -exec {drive}:\{path}\init.txt
Click "File" > "Save As" and then navigate to where you want to save the file and name it "HaloCEStart.bat" - Change Save as Type to "All Files" and Encoding to "Ansi" then click "Save"
E. Setting up a Basic init.txt File


Open up notepad then type this in:


sv_name [Type the name of the server here in quotation marks. Default is Halo]
sv_public [Type true or false. True=can see in game lobby. False=can’t.]
sv_maxplayers [1-16. See L for how much players your server can handle.]
sv_password [set the password for the server. For no password leave it blank.]
sv_mapcycle_timeout [# of seconds to restart the next game for the server]
sv_mapcycle_add [map name] [game variant in quotation marks]
sv_mapcycle_begin [Starts the map cycling with the specified game entries.]
You can add as many (sv_mapcycle_add)’s as you want.


Save it in the same folder as the haloceded.exe is in and name it init.txt



Default map names are:


beavercreek (Battle Creek)
bloodgulch
boardingaction
carousel (Derelict)
chillout
damnation
dangercanyon
deathisland
gephyrophobia
hangemhigh
icefields
longest
infinity
prisoner
putput (Chiron TL34)
ratrace
sidewinder
timberland
wizard
Default Gametypes are:
oddball
slayer
juggernaut
king
crazy_king
race
ctf
assault
team_slayer
team_oddball
team_race
classic_slayer
classic_slayer_pro
classic_elimination
classic_phantoms
classic_endurance
classic_rockets
classic_snipers
classic_oddball
classic_reverse_tag
classic_accumulation
classic_juggernaut
classic_stalker
classic_king
classic_king_pro
classic_crazy_king
classic_race
classic_rally
classic_ctf
classic_invasion
classic_iron_ctf
classic_ctf_pro
classic_team_race
classit_team_rally
classic_team_ball
classic_team_king
classic_team_slayer


Example basic init.txt file



sv_name “My dedicated server”



sv_public true



sv_maxplayers 8



sv_password levitate



sv_mapcycle_timeout 15



sv_mapcycle_add bloodgulch “CTF”



sv_mapcycle_add putput “team slayer”



sv_mapcycle_add cmt_coagulation_ce “Crazy Rockets”



sv_mapcycle_add coldsnap “classic_race”



sv_mapcycle_add yoyorast_island “No shields slayer”



F. Custom Gametypes



Creating custom gametypes:


Open up Halo Custom Edition
Click on Multiplayer
Then Edit Gametypes
Then Create New Gametypes.
Then save when done creating.
To add the custom gametype to your dedicated server:

Go to (by Default): My Documents\My Games\Halo CE\savegames
Look for a folder with the name of your newly created gametype then add it to the init.txt file where the gametypes go.
Adding Custom Maps


First download the map from www.halomaps.org (http://www.halomaps.org/) or where ever you got it from.
Extract the map file with winrar. Download it here (http://www.rarlab.com/rar/wrar370.exe)
Move the map to the maps folder. C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Halo Custom Edition\maps
Then in the init.txt file type sv_mapcycle_add [exact name of custom map] “[gametype]”
G. Message of the Day


Adding a Message of the Day:
Add sv_motd "[Name of file].txt" to your init.txt file before the maps area
Open Notepad (or a similar pure text editor)
On the first 4 lines line enter your message. (note keep each line to less than 30 characters)
Click "File" > "Save As" and then navigate to the folder where you installed Halo CE then save the file and name it "MOTD.txt" - Leave Save as Type to "Text Documents (*.txt)" and Encoding to "Ansi" then click "Save"



H. Setting up Remote Control (RCON)



How to add rcon
Add sv_rcon_password [one word password. Example madhound or color]



RCON GUIDE



How to use rcon



1.First enable console

Right click on your Halo CE icon and click on properties.
Go to tagset where it says“C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Halo Custom Edition\haloce.exe"
Type “ –console” exactly without the quotation marks.
It should look like this:
“C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Halo Custom Edition\haloce.exe" –console




2.Next using it in game

Press the tilde button or ~ on the keyboard to the left of the 1 button under the Esc button.
Next type: rcon [what ever the password is] [command]
Example: rcon donkey sv_ban Tommy


List of Commands (for rcon use):
sv_ban [player name or index]
sv_banlist
sv_end_game
sv_kick [player index or name]
sv_map_next
sv_map_restart
sv_players [shows the list of players]
sv_unban
sv_say “enter text”



I. Setting up a Server Log



To enable the Server log function add the following commands to the init.txt before the sv_mapcycle_add commands:

sv_log_file "[logfilename]"all one word.
Location: C:\My Documents\My Games\Halo CE\savegame

sv_log_enabled [1 or 0] 1=Enabled 0=disabled

sv_log_echo_chat [1 or 0] 1=Enabled 0=disabled. Tells it to record all chat in the log.

sv_log_rotation_threshold [numeric in kilobytes.] Tells it when to create a new log file so it doesn’t get to big. Ex: sv_log_rotation_threshold 1000


Example of what it looks like:



sv_log_file “HaloCElog”



sv_log_enabled 1



sv_echo_chat 0



sv_log_rotation_threshold 1000



J. Autoban System



How to set up an Autoban system:
sv_tk_ban [number of tk’s it takes to be banned from server.]
sv_tk_grace [time in seconds] a player can only be credited for one team kill every #
seconds, to prevent accidental grenade kills.


.sv_tk_cooldown [time in minutes] cool down period is when a player will be forgiven one Team Kill Point (TKP) if they have not committed another team kill.


sv_tk_penalty [ #m #h #d 0] m=minutes h=hours d=days 0=infinite. Up to four bans can be made. Uhen the fifth one is permanent.


Example of how it looks:



sv_tk_ban 5



sv_tk_grace 3



sv_tk_cooldown 10



sv_tk_penalty 5m 3h 1d 30d

How to unban:



Type the thing below in the dedicated server box or using rcon in the server.



sv_unban [player name or corresponding number]



The banlist is located (by default) My Documents\My Games\Halo CE



K. Port Forwarding



To make your Server visible in the Game lobby you need to forward these ports through your firewalls and your router (if you have one)



Visit www.portforward.com (http://www.portforward.com/) for step by step instructions.

The default ports for Halo CE are:
80 (Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)) – Auto-update looks for and downloads updates through this port.
2302 (User Datagram Protocol (UDP)) - Game host listens on this port.
2303 (UDP) - Game client connects to host through this port

L. Command Line Arguments



haloceded.exe -argument [option]

-? (This displays a list of all arguments available.) Example: haloceded.exe -?
-exec (Specify which init.txt file to use for this instance of the dedicated server. The name of this file can be any name.)Example: haloceded.exe –exec c:\Documents\init2.txt
-cpu (When using a multi-processor computer (SMP) server, it is possible to instruct Halo Dedicated Server to run on a specific CPU. To do so, use the –cpu n command line argument)(where n is a given CPU, 0 being the first one). Example: haloceded.exe –cpu 1
-path (This sets the default path to the Gametypes and the log file location. The default is C:\My Documents\My Games\Halo CE\savegames.) Example: haloceded.exe –path c:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Halo Custom Edition\Server
-port (Different instances must, obviously, use different ports. -port is used to specify the port for the instance being launched. If a port is not specified the server will automatically choose an open port though the chosen port is not reported.) Example: haloceded.exe –port 2012
-ip x.x.x.x (Server IP address used when you have multiple IP addresses and wish to bind the server to a specific IP address. If this command is omitted in servers running multiple IP addresses the Halo Server will answer on all IPs.)Example: haloceded.exe –ip 69.143.28.1



M. Running Multiple Servers



The maximum number of instances that can be run on a server is 8.



Each instance should use its own init.txt file and have its own path for gametypes and log files.



(See N to learn how to relocate log files and custom gametype files.)


How to run multiple servers:
Here is an example on how to run multiple instances, assuming the Halo CE Dedicated Server is installed in the C:\HaloCE folder:

instance 1: C:\HaloCE\haloceded.exe -exec C:\halopc\init1.txt -cpu 0 -path C:\haloCE\variants1 -port 2301

instance 2: C:\HaloCE\haloceded.exe -exec C:\halopc\init2.txt -cpu 1 -path C:\haloCE\variants2 -port 2305

instance 3: C:\HaloCE\haloceded.exe -exec C:\halopc\init3.txt -cpu 0 -path C:\haloCE\variants7 -port 2308

instance 4: C:\HaloCE\haloceded.exe -exec C:\halopc\init4.txt -cpu 1 -path C:\haloCE\variants1 -port 232


N. Relocating Custom gametypes/log file folders



Adding this argument to the startup of the Halo CE Dedicated server:


-path C:\[where ever you want the savegames folder to be]

It will tell the server to look in the new designated folder for the \savegames folder that contains your custom gametypes. If enabled the log file will also be written to the same path.


This is particularly useful for remote access to dedicated servers since the C:\My Documents\My Games\Halo CE\savegames will be determined by the account the server is running under. It is also required when you wish to run multiple instances of the dedicated server each with their own custom gametypes.


O. Dealing with Lag Issues



Why you may have lag when hosting Halo CE:



Info from here: http://www.forumplanet.com/haloplanet/topic.asp?fid=6707&tid=1463498



When hosting a game you need a good amount of bandwidth. The average amount of upload that comes with an internet connection is between 128 and 384 kbps. There is a difference between upload and download. Download is information your pc receives from the internet and upload is information your pc sends out. Test your upload speed at www.speedtest.net (http://www.speedtest.net/)

The amount of upload required/brandwitch (requirements for non-dedicated or hosts):
128kbps or more can host – 4 people (3 recommended)
384kbps or more can host – 8 people
512kbps or more can host – 10 people
Greater than 768 – 16 people

Other reasons could that your computer could be out of date.
Processor is slow or needs more RAM
Less than a 128mb video card
Spyware problemsVirus
Protection problems
Other programs running while server is up

Programs that help out lag situations:
HaloCE Dedicated DeLagonator v2: http://hce.halomaps.org/index.cfm?pg=3&fid=479
HCELagTweak: http://forums.halomods.com/viewtopic.php?t=11930
(You need to register to see the attachment on the first post.)

E3pO HEKv1: http://hce.halomaps.org/index.cfm?pg=3&fid=3077

Install it then go to your Halo CE root folder and click on the E3pO dedicated server. You can delete the other programs if you don’t want them.

The order to use all the programs:
Use the HCELagTweak to patch up the haloceded.exe (***backup if you want the original one also. ***)
Then put your init.txt file in the root folder with the patched up haloceded.exe
Run the E3DedicatedServer.exe from the E3pO download.
Run the EPG's HaloCE Dedicated DeLagonator v2 last for a maximum lag free environment.

Arteen
July 15th, 2007, 10:14 AM
Awesome. Hopefully we can get it populated and have some good games on it.

Edward Elrich
July 15th, 2007, 10:44 AM
So the autoban will ban you if you use certain words or tk too often?

ICEE
July 15th, 2007, 10:51 AM
i would probably take out icy swamps and dissolution. theyre good maps, but frankly not many players have them

nooBBooze
July 15th, 2007, 11:00 AM
^agreed. and make sure you set snow grove on ctf with tk off...its more fun :)

supersniper
July 15th, 2007, 11:19 AM
The autoban is only after someone does 5 tks in a short period Language doesn't get you banned but it is offensive and many people don't like it. There is no penalty for language. That is it. I know they are not popular but the reason i put them in is to make them popular.

Also Masters if you ever see this I was wondering if u still have a copy of your init.txt file from the old server??

Also if anyone is on right now please go in the server to make it more popular. So far its been me and 2 other guys who left after Icy Swamp ended.

RedBaron
July 15th, 2007, 11:40 AM
Im getting on right now!

Masterz1337
July 15th, 2007, 12:25 PM
The autoban is only after someone does 5 tks in a short period Language doesn't get you banned but it is offensive and many people don't like it. There is no penalty for language. That is it. I know they are not popular but the reason i put them in is to make them popular.

Also Masters if you ever see this I was wondering if u still have a copy of your init.txt file from the old server??

Also if anyone is on right now please go in the server to make it more popular. So far its been me and 2 other guys who left after Icy Swamp ended.


sv_name "CMT Server, CMT Maps 24/7: cmt.h2vista.net"
sv_public 1
sv_motd motd.txt
sv_log_enabled 1
sv_log_file "serverlog"
sv_maxplayers 16
sv_password
sv_rcon_password red176
sv_mapcycle_timeout 10
sv_tk_grace 2s
sv_tk_cooldown 5m
sv_tk_ban 10
sv_tk_penalty 5m 1d 7d 30d
sv_mapcycle_add CMT_tensity "CTF"
sv_mapcycle_add CMT_v2_dissolution "CTF"
sv_mapcycle_add CMT_v2_fragment "team slayer"
sv_mapcycle_add CMT_tensity "Team king"
sv_mapcycle_add CMT_snow_grove "CTF"
sv_mapcycle_add CMT_v2_dissolution "team king"
sv_mapcycle_add CMT_tensity "Team Slayer"
sv_mapcycle_add CMT_v2_fragment "team king"
sv_mapcycle_add CMT_tensity "Crazy King"
sv_mapcycle_add CMT_v2_dissolution "team slayer"
sv_mapcycle_add CMT_snow_grove "team slayer
sv_mapcycle_add CMT_tensity "Team oddball""
sv_mapcycle_add CMT_v2_fragment "CTF"
sv_mapcycle_add CMT_tensity "Slayer"
sv_mapcycle_add CMT_v2_dissolution "team rockets"
sv_mapcycle_add CMT_tensity "Oddball"
sv_mapcycle_add CMT_snow_grove "team king"
sv_mapcycle_begin

Soon as I get my new PC running I'll be sure to stop in. :)

supersniper
July 15th, 2007, 12:26 PM
Thanks a lot. I'll be sure to add some of those in.

RedBaron
July 15th, 2007, 12:56 PM
I'm sorry to be the one that brings this up, but your server has really bad lag spikes. Everyone suddenly got ping from 100 to the 700's when I was playing...

Revord
July 15th, 2007, 01:22 PM
Sweet! Im glad that you were able to do it. For everyones info (correct me if Im wrong Super) but hes running this off his comp at home, so there may be from time to time some ping spikes. However, this may also have something to do with the time of day. A free server is better than no server IMO. Ill be on later, I just got off a 15 hour stretch at work. No halo for me, but maybe tomorrow.
Revord

bleach
July 15th, 2007, 02:49 PM
The only gametypes I hope are there are Team Slayer and CTF.
No one really plays the CMT_icy_swamps, CMT_Fragment, CMT_Coagulation_CE, and CMT_Dissolution Map Pack #1 anymore
I only like the first dissolution because it had that sentinel beam.:)
What is the server IP? Also, could you shut friendly fire off, or just to only shields? Thanks.

RedBaron
July 15th, 2007, 03:07 PM
They should update coagulation with banshees and seperate missle launcher/spartan laser spawns. I like coagulation, even in H2.

supersniper
July 15th, 2007, 04:27 PM
And about the server ping going up so high... that was the cause of a Trojan that was just discovered by my virus protection. AOL Active Virus Shield. It scans the whole time the computer is on. It scans every file i access and the Trojan was in a temporary internet file. So naturally it caused a disturbance. Usually my servers are usually good, around 200 ping or lower. I apologize for that inconvenience and I hope that it won't happen again. Well at least I know that I'm protected. YEAH ME!!

Well I have seen the lots of game types and i will make better ones. But as for right now I'm kinda busy. I'll update the server tomorrow. I'm on right now if anyone wants to join me please feel free to join me. If anybody wants a particular game type on a specific map I will happily put it in. Just post it like this:

ENJOY THE SERVER

[BD] Spartan
July 15th, 2007, 04:49 PM
Can someone give me the server IP cause i lost it. sorry

EDIT: nvm I found the server

supersniper
July 15th, 2007, 05:16 PM
Posted IP address on the first post.

RedBaron
July 15th, 2007, 07:36 PM
I'm obsessive about keeping my computer malware free. I delete my temparory interent files around 3 times a day. More if I've been downloading stuff. It's under tools\delete browsing history for interent explorer.

supersniper
July 15th, 2007, 09:34 PM
Also because I can't keep my comp on overnight the server won't be up from 11:00 pm to 6:00 am. Sorry to anybody who likes to play during those hours.

DrunkenSamus
July 15th, 2007, 11:38 PM
Ya' know viruses can breed on your computer if you leave it on overnight. They can have orgies in your computer.

Archon23
July 15th, 2007, 11:44 PM
Aw from 11:00 pm to 6:00 am?

Damn there goes my playing hours on this server >>.

supersniper
July 16th, 2007, 03:23 PM
Sorry about that. I guess if i leave it on over night it wont be everyday. Plus ill have to have my virus program running the whole night. It's Active Virus Shield. It's really good and free. Try googling it.

OmegaDragon
July 17th, 2007, 07:12 PM
Server IP address: 192.168.1.101
Port: 2302


That is your local address, not the server IP >.>

supersniper
July 17th, 2007, 07:21 PM
Oh sorry I'll switch it when the server is back up. For some reason my init.txt file disappeared so i have to remake it. It will be back up tomorrow. For right now I'll use Master's init.txt file until I can finish mine.

EDIT: The Server is back up. I will make new gametypes right now.:D

Revord
July 17th, 2007, 08:43 PM
69.216.107.198:2302

That is the ip. For those who are looking for direct ip access, however, I would suggest that you use the game lobby instead. Super is using his home comp for this, and so consequently his ip is going to be dynamic. In other words, its going to change from time to time, esp. if he shuts his comp off. Its not that hard to find on the server list anyhow.
Revord

supersniper
July 17th, 2007, 09:12 PM
Added the IP address to the first page. Also i patched up my haloceded.exe with a program I found on halomods.com. It is called HCELagTweek and I don't know if it works. When somebody goes on my server please tell me if it worked.

EDIT: Tested with Me and Spartan117+ and there is basically NO LAG. So I encourage every one to come out and play trust me it will be worth it. The more people the more fun it is.

EDIT: As some of you might know my server lagged up like crazy in the last half hour. And the reason that it happened was that their is a thunder storm outside with hail and i didn't even know. So sorry about the inconvenience and hopefully it won't happen again. And Masters... there is a fake masters floating around. I have is CD key so I can ban him from the server. So hurry up with your new comp. LOL So I apologize to everyone that was on the server at that time. And yes this is Frosty

bleach
July 18th, 2007, 12:44 AM
Please list the cycle of the game types and the maps in order. I will not be playing games with independence.

supersniper
July 18th, 2007, 08:25 AM
Alright I will. Added it on the first page.

bleach
July 18th, 2007, 03:42 PM
Awww, damn, Slayer. I suck at being alone...meh...by the way, why are we playing with those old maps? No one really plays with them any more. (Outdated)

RedBaron
July 18th, 2007, 04:17 PM
Speak for yourself

bleach
July 18th, 2007, 05:47 PM
Well, its the truth, my friends don't play those old maps released in January anymore, and I don't see the map names CMT_Dissolution, CMT_Icy_Swamps, CMT_Fragment, or CMT_Coagulation_CE in the internet lobby for Halo CE anymore, and if I do see CMT_Coagulation_CE, its very rare, probably once or twice a month.

RedBaron
July 18th, 2007, 06:14 PM
Theres a difference between people not finding them and people not wanting to play them. It's better than just playing the same 3 maps over and over again. Or should I say it's better than playing Snow Grove over and over again. If you want to do that, then join that 24/7 server.

supersniper
July 18th, 2007, 08:03 PM
To be factual I have been on the server for a long time. Using my name as Fro§ter. And More people have been on CMT_Icy_swamps and CMT_Coagulation_CE more than the second release maps. But maybe if you played on the server Bleach you would populate the newer maps. So right now I am not taking them off because they attract my players on the server.

Revord
July 18th, 2007, 09:23 PM
I would recommend leaving your mapcycle as it is for now. Your main focus should be on stability, and moderation. Stability, because that will be the thing that will draw folks to your server, and moderation because once you get some folks that frequent your server, you will want someone with rcon to kick/ban people who are creating a poor playing environment. It always happens. You get a good server, good maps, good gametypes, and some noob comes in and trashes it up. Ya gotta kick/ban em. If your not there, someone else is going to need to either get you on xfire, or have rcon.
Revord

RedBaron
July 18th, 2007, 09:41 PM
I always try to help populate your server, but whenever I get onto Halo, more often than not your server is either empty or not listed.

bleach
July 19th, 2007, 12:29 AM
I'm sorry, you won't be seeing me on the server, I'll be playing Halo PC more often then, since there are better mods like "[$$] Power Gulch" and "Sniper Dream Team Mod" and some other none modified maps. Sorry to say, [gay] :o :hump::v:haw: [gay] Please don't flame or throw useless things at me.

RedBaron
July 19th, 2007, 02:20 AM
I found "modded" games on the normal halo to consist of dull console parlor tricks and usually lagged, but thats just me...

supersniper
July 19th, 2007, 06:00 AM
Yes I do have to work on keeping my server up sometimes my little bro comes and closes it down because he wants to use the computer. Even though the other one is way better. I don't get him sometimes. Also if you want to see good modded on halo PC maps go to the FUN clan servers. They are really good.

Revord
July 19th, 2007, 03:18 PM
Its all good bro. The other problem was a couple of guys in the server on dial up or something. One went to another server I was on and lagged it up so bad, but he got kicked. After that it was fine. All in all, not bad dude.

Shock
July 19th, 2007, 04:22 PM
It was every time 6 or 7 people joined it lagged bad. :( But it was probly the storm outside your house. Keep up the good work. Fun maps and keep CMT_Icy_swamps and CMT_Coagulation_CE, they rock!!!! :)

[BD] Spartan
July 19th, 2007, 10:17 PM
Ya, supersniper is right. A fake masters was roaming around the server and thiswas his name, not surehow to spell/count it: 1337 m457325

RedBaron
July 19th, 2007, 11:59 PM
Hey now that you mentioned his name, I did play someone named M4573R5 1337 or something close to that on a yoyorast_island server. At first I was wondering if he was from this site, but I didn't think much of it. If he's not the real masterz, then it's got to be someone on these forums.

.......Maybe it's you Spartan?!

Hotrod
July 20th, 2007, 10:11 AM
He doesn't need to be from these forums to know who Masterz is.

[BD] Spartan
July 20th, 2007, 12:32 PM
Hey now that you mentioned his name, I did play someone named M4573R5 1337 or something close to that on a yoyorast_island server. At first I was wondering if he was from this site, but I didn't think much of it. If he's not the real masterz, then it's got to be someone on these forums.

.......Maybe it's you Spartan?!

Na, It's not me. My name in the servers is [BD]Spartan. I don't like bein someone else anyway. Trust me, supersnipr has fake Masterz IP, it's not me:)

RedBaron
July 20th, 2007, 01:58 PM
It was a joke.

Shock
July 20th, 2007, 02:42 PM
:confused2:the server was laggy again. on fragment it always started right when a 4th person joined. laggy on other maps to. why does this happen to my favorite server?:confused2:

Revord
July 20th, 2007, 03:01 PM
I think its happening when folks get on who are on dial up. Or in a different part of the world. It lags things up. When they leave, it settles down.
Revord

supersniper
July 20th, 2007, 03:12 PM
Yes that is the problem. Because I also see those same players on other servers with their ping like 1000 something. The only way to stop that is to kick them. I have given rcon to a couple of people so they will do what is necessary to keep the server playable.

PS: Masterz if you want the website to be updated I would like to do it if thats okay with you. I understand that I am not that known yet throughout the forums yet but I have experience in making websites from my days as Halo Trial Clan leaders with my bro. Lol that lasted for like 3 months until i bought the game. He still plays trial poor him. So I am just offering some help if you need it. Of course you don't need to say yes.

Shock
July 20th, 2007, 04:15 PM
Yes that is the problem. Because I also see those same players on other servers with their ping like 1000 something.

Except usally everones ping goes up or over 1000 when the bad lag starts. On snow grove when [BD] Spartan joined it begain the lagging, but it couldnt have been him because i've played a few games with him b4 and it was fine.:confused2:

Archon23
July 20th, 2007, 04:23 PM
If that happens when a specific amount players join the game it means the server lags itself.

It may be all the time maybe not.

supersniper
July 20th, 2007, 09:21 PM
Well so far the server is turning out great. Yes I am having lag issues and I am trying to fix it. But other than that the server has gone up 3 ranks since it started and currently the leader in kills on the server.....


[BD]Spartan with a whopping 49 kills congratulations. Well thats all for now Have FUN on the server guys.
**Basically I reward the leader of the month in kills with +rep :D. You can check periodically on http://www.gametracker.com/server_info/69.216.107.198:2302/**
Add it to your favorites if you have an account.

PS: I am getting a new computer soon like in a month or so, so I will host the server on that.

n00b1n8R
July 21st, 2007, 06:37 AM
get rid of icy swamps ctf :(

other than that, I'm looking forward to it!

edit: server appears to be offline. phail :gonk:

supersniper
July 21st, 2007, 01:29 PM
Sorry my brother closed out. He thinks it is funny to annoy me. It is back up.

Well I think I found a fix to the lag situation. I was searching on Halomaps.org and I found Kornman00's Delagonater. Sooooooo I hope this works.

n00b1n8R
July 21st, 2007, 06:51 PM
offline..

[BD] Spartan
July 21st, 2007, 07:22 PM
Well so far the server is turning out great. Yes I am having lag issues and I am trying to fix it. But other than that the server has gone up 3 ranks since it started and currently the leader in kills on the server.....


[BD]Spartan with a whopping 49 kills congratulations:lol:. Well thats all for now Have FUN on the server guys.
**Basically I reward the leader of the month in kills with +rep :D. You can check periodically on http://www.gametracker.com/server_info/69.216.107.198:2302/**
Add it to your favorites if you have an account.

PS: I am getting a new computer soon like in a month or so, so I will host the server on that.
Thanks supersniper, I appreciate it.

supersniper
July 21st, 2007, 10:56 PM
offline..

Sorry about that I went to a Tigers game and my computer does an automatic shut down when it is not active for 2 hours straight. It's for protective reasons. And [BD]Spartan your welcome!!

[BD] Spartan
July 22nd, 2007, 01:39 AM
Also supersniper and all CE players, I will be off to a vacation for two weeks, in China. I will be leaving at Tuesday and will try to go on alot before tuesday.

n00b1n8R
July 22nd, 2007, 05:28 AM
It's kinda silly for it to shut down every 2 hrs and have a dedi on it :/

Huero
July 22nd, 2007, 03:08 PM
I joined, got extreme lag, and the server shut down

Hotrod
July 22nd, 2007, 06:18 PM
I played on the server, and it ran quite well.

Archon23
July 22nd, 2007, 06:19 PM
It varies really.

Sometimes you get extreme lag. Sometimes it runs well.

supersniper
July 23rd, 2007, 02:56 PM
Well I have done some research and I finally discovered the reason why my server lags.

Why you may have lag when hosting Halo CE:

I have written this article because I’m tired of people trying to host games with a low amount of upload. When hosting a game you need a good amount of bandwidth. A lot of people do not understand that yes you may have 3mbps download but you probably do not have much upload. A lot of internet providers offer huge amounts of download, but the amount of upload that comes with this service is usually quite poor. The average amount of upload that comes with an internet connection is between 128 - 384 kbps.
There is a difference between upload and download. Download is information your pc receives from the internet and upload is information your pc sends out. There are places online that will allow you to test your internet speed for free and the links for those sites are listed below. I will also list the amount of people you can host with your upload. Please note that your download speed should be higher or the same as your upload.

The amount of upload required (requirements for non-dedicated hosts):
-128kbps or more can host - 4 people (3 recommended)
-384kbps or more can host - 8 people
-512kbps or more can host - 10 people
-Greater than 768 - 16 people

When hosting I recommend:
-1.6ghz Processor
-512mb of ram
-Windows XP or 2000
-Broadband Connection with good bandwidth

I found this Source Here: http://www.forumplanet.com/haloplanet/topic.asp?fid=6707&tid=1463498Well I tested my speed Here: http://www.speedtest.net/result/159084735.png (http://www.speedtest.net)

My upload is 282 kb/s, so I am guessing that is why my server lags up. Archon23 was right when he said that it was a specific number of players. Well I tried the delagonator and that didn't work. So I am reducing my server so it can only host around 5-6 people. I'm sorry so if anyone knows a way to upgrade my upload connection. Then I can get it better. Well thats it for now.

Revord
July 23rd, 2007, 03:59 PM
Mine ends up being 1400 upload, 12k download.

I tested it to the server listed in your speed test and my results were pretty telling. 170 upload 880 down. That is why you were having problems. You cant upload fast enough even to your own test server to make a reasonable go at hosting a large number. Even with mine, hosting 8-10 would be reaching the outer limits of my access.

+rep to Archon for being right, and +rep for supersniper for trying, and not giving up.
Revord

EDIT: I have to spread some rep first guys, so Ill get it to you as soon as I can.

RedBaron
July 23rd, 2007, 06:43 PM
Keep the teams even. 6 would be okay, but would probably only be worthwhile for slayer.

supersniper
July 23rd, 2007, 07:16 PM
Nah it worked fine on Coag. 3 v 3. Lol so fun. CTF 1 score with a whapping 27 kills. YEAH!!

Masterz I Still haven't seen you yet? How's that computer coming along?

supersniper
July 23rd, 2007, 07:31 PM
Well I found a program to improve internet connection a little.
http://www.speedtest.net/result/159220647.png (http://www.speedtest.net)
As you can see it is now 291 Soo close to getting 8 people.

Masterz1337
July 23rd, 2007, 11:07 PM
I havent played halo multiplayer in months lol.

supersniper
July 23rd, 2007, 11:10 PM
Maybe you should take a break. I will set the server up right now. If your up come and join me.

DrunkenSamus
July 24th, 2007, 12:49 AM
I havent played halo multiplayer in months lol.

:raise: Hmm...I wonder what could be the reason...

supersniper
July 24th, 2007, 12:13 PM
Well for some reason my broadband connection lost its server name and address so gametracker says that my server isn't up well it is. So please join it.

Spoiler is for AAA to answer his PM to me because he has disabled PMing for some reason??


Well I found a program to improve internet connection a little.
http://www.speedtest.net/result/159220647.png (http://www.speedtest.net/)
As you can see it is now 291 Soo close to getting 8 people.

Could you send me the link to the program or tell the name of it? =o


Update:
I found a neat tool that helps optimize your internet connection. This program may improve your internet speed by a little. I gained 40kbps upload when I ran it. The program ,TCP Optimizer, can be found here: http://www.speedguide.net/downloads.phpSource:http://www.forumplanet.com/haloplanet/topic.asp?fid=6707&tid=1463498

I changed my IP Address So here is the new one.
69.216.114.236

I found a new program that hosts Halo CE dedicated Servers. I found it here:http://forum.halomaps.org/index.cfm?page=topic&topicID=10597

It really works I am on my server right now. The maker claims that it has less lag so when someone else comes in the server I will see if it is true. That's all for now.

[BD] Spartan
August 8th, 2007, 03:56 AM
Hey supersniper! I should be back tommorow from China. I couldn't watch or even play on teh server because my laptop wont work for several reasons

1. The screen messes up when logging in then shuts down.

Here we run into a bit of a snag. The computer I'm using right now is my bud's windows 99 computer, which I cant use for Halo. So yeah, those are the reasons I havent been up.

Metroid4593
August 8th, 2007, 09:56 AM
So, to go to the server, just go to "direct IP" and type in the IP address?

DrunkenSamus
August 8th, 2007, 10:45 AM
So, to go to the server, just go to "direct IP" and type in the IP address?

Yes.

Masterz1337
August 8th, 2007, 11:28 AM
We need a gamenight soon.

Hotrod
August 8th, 2007, 08:00 PM
Spartan;134727']he computer I'm using right now is my bud's windows 99 computer...

You mean Windows 98, not 99, but I'm sure most people understood what you meant.

supersniper
August 10th, 2007, 04:17 PM
I am back guys! Sorry for the nonserver for 2 weeks, I was away at camp. Well it is back up enjoy!
With a new IP address 69.216.122.113

Could this topic be stickied please because Idk how people are going to see it if its not up top. Sorry for the Double post but I needed to bump it.


We need a gamenight soon.
I'm Sure if your there everyone will come.

Ok I merged it just for Teh Lag

teh lag
August 13th, 2007, 11:06 AM
Holy crap triple post much?

RedBaron
August 13th, 2007, 11:18 AM
Yeah he doubles a lot. It wouldn't hurt if he was made aware of the edit button.

supersniper
August 13th, 2007, 11:51 AM
Yes sometimes i forget about the edit button sorry about that. Here Ill merge them into one post. Happy I merged All my double and triple posts in this thread. I only double on this thread to keep it bumped so people can see that there is a new server. But if it was stickied...

teh lag
August 13th, 2007, 03:46 PM
Stickie'd.

Arteen
August 13th, 2007, 04:18 PM
We need a gamenight soon.
And new maps. :mad:

supersniper
August 13th, 2007, 06:45 PM
Stickie'd.
Thanks :D


And new maps. :mad:
Lol so a game night is out of the question then. Until SPv2 is out.

---UpDaTeD---
New Server IP Address: 69.216.130.24

[BD] Spartan
August 21st, 2007, 09:34 PM
We seriously have to make the server popular because most of the time no one's there <no offense>

Masterz1337
August 21st, 2007, 09:38 PM
Needs gamenight.

RedBaron
August 21st, 2007, 09:47 PM
Most of the time its not even up.

[BD] Spartan
August 21st, 2007, 09:54 PM
Most of the time its not even up.
Oh. I thought I was losing connection:XD:

Archon23
August 21st, 2007, 10:18 PM
In all honesty I think we need a new server host. But then again good ones are hard to come by again so I guess this is the best we got.

Masterz1337
August 21st, 2007, 11:00 PM
It's not much to rent one like I did. I think it was 40$ a month?

Archon23
August 21st, 2007, 11:08 PM
Not that bad of a deal. I would do it myself if I wasn't broke to all hell.

RedBaron
August 22nd, 2007, 01:38 AM
Considering most of the people on this forum aren't old enough to have a full time job...

supersniper
August 22nd, 2007, 12:28 PM
Hey the reason it wasn't up the past week is because my computer was at Best Buy getting fixed. I have been using my lap top to post. It will be up everyday now. Soo come in and enjoy it. I was playing on it last night with some people.

coneman
August 24th, 2007, 04:08 AM
im noob so could someone please tell me how to add a server or whatever?
Thanks

supersniper
August 24th, 2007, 02:27 PM
First of all please use good grammar.
Secondly, what do you mean add a server, to xfire or gamespy?

teh lag
August 24th, 2007, 02:38 PM
First of all please use good grammar.
Secondly, what do you mean add a server. To xfire or gamespy.

oh the irony :p

supersniper
August 24th, 2007, 10:03 PM
Oh no I put a period I must fix that!

Jay2645
August 24th, 2007, 10:18 PM
First of all, please use good better grammar.
Secondly, what do you mean add a server, do you want to add a server to Xfire or Gamespy?
FIFY.

Dole
August 25th, 2007, 12:13 AM
FTFY.
.

I swear, it's like watching a bunch of retards walk headlong into a brick wall while warning each other to avoid tripping over garbage cans.

Archon23
August 25th, 2007, 12:16 AM
Um Dole.

FIFY= Fixed it for you.

Its just not as widely used as FTFY........:eyesroll:

Also thats the weirdest analogy I've ever heard.

Dole
August 25th, 2007, 12:52 AM
Ah. Alas I've smashed the wall.

supersniper
August 30th, 2007, 06:43 PM
Well maybe thats why I got a B in English class...

Ok guys apparently my IP address switched up on me again. So I have to re enter the server in Gamespy. And people aren't coming in the server because either they have the wrong IP address or it shows it off line on gamespy. So I have 2 questions:
1) Why is my IP Address switching and changing all the time?
2) How can I stop this if it is possible?

---UpDaTe---

New IP Address: *********69.216.140.2*********

Also it turns out you can now add pictures of the maps so when it says what map is playing it will show the picture. Soo I am looking for pictures of all the maps on the server. I would do them my self but I thought hey why not let other people help out with the server also. So if anyone is interested in taking pics of the maps. I would gladly use them. If wanted I could make a compition and use the best picture and give +rep as a reward. Please reply.

EDIT: I took the pics myself because no one here cares about this topic right now. Everyone is to busy with something else.

EDIT2:
Soon as I get my new PC running I'll be sure to stop in. :)Haven't seen you in yet. :lie:

[BD] Spartan
August 31st, 2007, 09:38 PM
Yup. Haven't seen ya. But your probably busy with SPV2

supersniper
September 2nd, 2007, 05:42 PM
---UpDaTe---

I found a website that tracks player statistics. So check it out if your interested. http://skorcard.net/index.php
Added game-monitor server statistics.
Updated Init.txt file.
Updated my dedicated server guide
Made the first post more pleasing to the eye.That's all for now. Stay tuned!:D

DrunkenSamus
September 2nd, 2007, 07:28 PM
The only old maps I think you should keep are Coag(eww not the old one) and....lol....Desert Island.(not sure if thats the right name.

supersniper
September 3rd, 2007, 04:22 PM
---UpDaTe---

My IP address changed on me again so here is the new one: 69.222.30.221
www.Gametracker.com (http://www.h2vista.net/forums/www.Gametracker.com) has stopped working for some reason so there will be no stats checking. But the info on the server can be seen at www.game-monitor.com (http://www.h2vista.net/forums/www.game-monitor.com)
Changed max players to 8 now. I am upgraded my internet so I can host 16 soon.

Bastinka
September 3rd, 2007, 04:26 PM
You made a CMT server? :x

DrunkenSamus
September 3rd, 2007, 04:28 PM
You made a CMT server? :x

Please tell me you're joking.

supersniper
September 3rd, 2007, 04:29 PM
OMG there's proof that no one is reading the stickies!!!!!!

Yes I made a CMT server please go check it out and tell everyone.

supersniper
September 4th, 2007, 06:51 PM
---UpDaTe---

www.gametracker.com (http://www.h2vista.net/forums/www.gametracker.com) works again!!
So go check out your stats when they come in or check out the other website I posted earlier.
Server back up to max of 16
Almost have my new internet connection.I will keep you posted to more updates.

nooBBooze
September 5th, 2007, 03:35 PM
The only old maps I think you should keep are Coag(eww not the old one) and....lol....Desert Island.(not sure if thats the right name.
Desert Island rocked esp. with 8+ ppl...ah fun times :)

supersniper
September 5th, 2007, 07:21 PM
Desert Island what map is that and why was this unstickied???

Sorry for the server not being up the past 2 days I started school so its kinda hard. I'll try to get it up tomorrow.

supersniper
September 8th, 2007, 01:27 PM
---UpDaTe---

1) Added Game tracker banner.
2) Added Game-Monitor Banner.
3) Increased the size on the three links in the beginning.

supersniper
September 9th, 2007, 05:52 PM
---UpDaTe--

1) Displayed my stats in slayer. Rank 580 in slayer over all. YEAH ME!
2) In order to create a banner make an account skorcard.net

Stay tuned.