How to host a server

[Venty]

I have been trying to host a server to play with only a few of my friends. I clicked on dedicated server and it took me outta da game and showed a text box saying loading server blah blah. Anyone know how to host a server?

 

[Blue]

Try clicking on "Listen" instead of "Dedicated". You should also set a custom name for your server under "Server Rules" so your friends can find it better.

I hope you read the warning that gets displayed when you click "Host game", though.

 

[SheepDip]

That is a server, you're starting a dedicated server and that is the console. Open Killing Floor and connect to it.

If you want to start a normal server start a "Listen" server, not a Dedicated.

 

[Shadrach]

While on the subject, I'm guessing you have to forward/open ports in your firewall with KF the same way as RO:
http://forums.tripwireinteractive.com/showthread.php?t=2830

 

[Venty]

That is a server, you're starting a dedicated server and that is the console. Open Killing Floor and connect to it.

If you want to start a normal server start a "Listen" server, not a Dedicated.

yeh i have tried that but when i make the listen server, my friends look for it in the friends tab and they cant find it.

 

[SheepDip]

Give them your IP, and have them type

open xx.xxx.xxx.xx in the console

instead