Server Windows KF Dedicated Server Tutorial

Beastur · May 14, 2009

My kf_server_launcher.bat is missing.

arramus · May 14, 2009

If that's the case then you can make one manually and place it in your 'system' folder. Make the .bat in exactly the same way you make the .bat for the hldsupatetool installation command as suggested in the first posting.

arramus · May 14, 2009

Updated

1) Port info to reflect changes to WebAdmin port.
2) VAC command info
3) Web Admin
4) Configuration commands

despair · May 14, 2009

I get this error whenever I load kf_server_launcher.

taylojl · May 14, 2009

How did you get HLSW working?

octodhd · May 14, 2009

I typed in myip:7707 and it showed up, I havn't tried to rcon anything but I can monitor.

KingPin · May 14, 2009

hi how can I set a custom .ini file since linux server doesnt come with a default killingfloor.ini and making one doesnt seem to help.

Beastur · May 15, 2009

arramus said:
If that's the case then you can make one manually and place it in your 'system' folder. Make the .bat in exactly the same way you make the .bat for the hldsupatetool installation command as suggested in the first posting.

So this is the command line supposedly be in the bat?
ucc server KF-BioticsLab.rom?game=KFmod.KFGameType?VACSecure=false?MaxPlayers=6

arramus · May 15, 2009

Ya. Although I suggest you add this one.

Code:

ucc server KF-BioticsLab.rom?game=KFmod.KFGameType?VACSecured=true?MaxPlayers=6

Kevlar · May 15, 2009

arramus said:
Thanks Kevlar,
I'll add this info to the top of the tut.

No problem, i'll be adding more as I get it.

Also to be noted:

If you're having trouble configuring your Killing Floor server it would be worthwhile to open the KillingFloor.ini file in your KILLINGFLOOR/system/ directory with a text editor.

Then doing a search for "[KFMod.KFGameType]" (No quotes) by Pressing Ctrl + F (the find function for most text editors, including notepad.)

You'll find a wonderful collection of configurable variables.

[KFMod.KFGameType]
KFGameLength=GL_Normal
WaveStartSpawnPeriod=6.000000
StartingCash=300
MinRespawnCash=250
bUseEndGameBoss=True
bRespawnOnBoss=True
bNoLateJoiners=False
BossBattleSong=KF25-Abandon
TmpWavesInf=
TmpSquadsInf=
TmpMClassInf=
LobbyTimeout=20
TimeBetweenWaves=60
bEnemyHealthBars=False
bPerksEnabled=True
MaxZombiesOnce=42
WaveConfigMenu=KFGUI.KFWaveConfigMenu
FallbackMonsterClass=KFChar.ZombieStalker
InitialWave=0
FinalWave=10
Waves[0]=(WaveMask=196611,WaveMaxMonsters=20,WaveDuration=255,WaveDifficulty=0.000000)
Waves[1]=(WaveMask=196847,WaveMaxMonsters=28,WaveDuration=255,WaveDifficulty=0.100000)
Waves[2]=(WaveMask=2885405,WaveMaxMonsters=32,WaveDuration=255,WaveDifficulty=0.100000)
Waves[3]=(WaveMask=3935929,WaveMaxMonsters=32,WaveDuration=255,WaveDifficulty=0.200000)
Waves[4]=(WaveMask=3935933,WaveMaxMonsters=35,WaveDuration=255,WaveDifficulty=0.200000)
Waves[5]=(WaveMask=5783229,WaveMaxMonsters=35,WaveDuration=255,WaveDifficulty=0.200000)
Waves[6]=(WaveMask=5783229,WaveMaxMonsters=35,WaveDuration=255,WaveDifficulty=0.200000)
Waves[7]=(WaveMask=8284655,WaveMaxMonsters=40,WaveDuration=255,WaveDifficulty=0.300000)
Waves[8]=(WaveMask=8284655,WaveMaxMonsters=40,WaveDuration=255,WaveDifficulty=0.300000)
Waves[9]=(WaveMask=6285785,WaveMaxMonsters=45,WaveDuration=255,WaveDifficulty=0.300000)
Waves[10]=(WaveMask=14695039,WaveMaxMonsters=50,WaveDuration=180,WaveDifficulty=1.500000)
Waves[11]=(WaveMask=13418431,WaveMaxMonsters=50,WaveDuration=180,WaveDifficulty=1.500000)
Waves[12]=(WaveMask=14479031,WaveMaxMonsters=50,WaveDuration=180,WaveDifficulty=1.500000)
Waves[13]=(WaveMask=12246959,WaveMaxMonsters=60,WaveDuration=180,WaveDifficulty=2.000000)
Waves[14]=(WaveMask=16777215,WaveMaxMonsters=50,WaveDuration=180,WaveDifficulty=2.000000)
Waves[15]=(WaveMask=8452096,WaveMaxMonsters=15,WaveDuration=255,WaveDifficulty=2.000000)
bAllowNonTeamChat=True
FriendlyFireScale=0.000000
NetWait=5
bForceRespawn=True
bAdjustSkill=False
bAllowTaunts=True
bAllowTrans=False
SpawnProtectionTime=0.000000
LateEntryLives=1
LoginMenuClass=KFGUI.KFInvasionLoginMenu
bAllowPrivateChat=True
bWeaponStay=True
bAllowWeaponThrowing=True
ResetTimeDelay=10
GoalScore=60
MaxLives=1
TimeLimit=0
MonsterClasses=(MClassName="KFChar.ZombieClot",Mid="A")
MonsterClasses=(MClassName="KFChar.ZombieCrawler",Mid="B")
MonsterClasses=(MClassName="KFChar.ZombieGoreFast",Mid="C")
MonsterClasses=(MClassName="KFChar.ZombieStalker",Mid="D")
MonsterClasses=(MClassName="KFChar.ZombieScrake",Mid="E")
MonsterClasses=(MClassName="KFChar.ZombieFleshpound",Mid="F")
MonsterClasses=(MClassName="KFChar.ZombieBloat",Mid="G")
MonsterClasses=(MClassName="KFChar.ZombieSiren",Mid="H")
MonsterSquad=4A
MonsterSquad=4A1G
MonsterSquad=2B
MonsterSquad=4B
MonsterSquad=3A1G
MonsterSquad=2D
MonsterSquad=3A1C
MonsterSquad=2A2C
MonsterSquad=2A3B1C
MonsterSquad=1A3C
MonsterSquad=3A1C1H
MonsterSquad=3A1B2D1G1H
MonsterSquad=3A1E
MonsterSquad=2A2E
MonsterSquad=2A3C1E
MonsterSquad=2B3D1G2H
MonsterSquad=4A1C
MonsterSquad=4A
MonsterSquad=4D
MonsterSquad=4C
MonsterSquad=6B
MonsterSquad=2B2C2D1H
MonsterSquad=2A2B2C2H
MonsterSquad=1F
VeterancySkills=KFMod.KFVetFieldMedic
VeterancySkills=KFMod.KFVetSupportSpec
VeterancySkills=KFMod.KFVetSharpshooter
VeterancySkills=KFMod.KFVetCommando
VeterancySkills=KFMod.KFVetBerserker
VeterancySkills=KFMod.KFVetFirebug
AvailableChars=Soldier_Black
AvailableChars=Soldier_Urban
AvailableChars=Soldier
AvailableChars=Soldier_Lewis
AvailableChars=Soldier_Davin
AvailableChars=Hazmat
AvailableChars=Stalker
AvailableChars=Soldier_Kara
AvailableChars=Soldier_Powers
AvailableChars=Soldier_Masterson
LoadedSkills=Class'KFMod.KFVetFieldMedic'
LoadedSkills=Class'KFMod.KFVetSupportSpec'
LoadedSkills=Class'KFMod.KFVetSharpshooter'
LoadedSkills=Class'KFMod.KFVetCommando'
LoadedSkills=Class'KFMod.KFVetBerserker'
LoadedSkills=Class'KFMod.KFVetFirebug'

I'm assuming that many of these commands are what you could be interested in configuring. (If you don't know what they do, don't change them.)

If a dev or web admin reads this post could you please consider setting up a wiki? (If one doesn't already exist) I would be more then willing to contribute and it would be an excellent way to pile information about the game in a usefull manner.

Quick note about the top post; where it mentions bEnable=False for the web admin guide. it should be bEnabled=False

octodhd · May 15, 2009

This file doesn't seem to get created under linux, which might be causing confusion =)

KingPin · May 15, 2009

which brings me to asking again can anyone please point out how to setup a custom ini in the command line since no killingfloor.ini is provided on linux nor is making a custom one helpful since it doesn't get recognized.

KingPin · May 15, 2009

well since my old post hasn't been put thru yet by a mod they can merge this with that one :

the killingfloor ini file for Linux is generated in /home/user/.killingfloor/System/ folder, editing it works perfectly.

there really should be some documents for this stuff....

Tagert · May 15, 2009

octodhd said:
This file doesn't seem to get created under linux, which might be causing confusion =)

it's in your home directory.

~/.killingfloor/System/KillingFloor.ini

Zetsumei · May 15, 2009

add -nohomedir to the startup to force creation of an ini.

i have a pretweaked ini available here:
http://forums.tripwireinteractive.com/showthread.php?t=30906

preset · May 15, 2009

I've entered all port changes under my router configuration and from what I can tell the server installation didn't encounter any errors. However, when I tried to run the kf_server_launcher.bat, I came across this error. Anyone have an idea on how I can fix this problem? I have a feeling my tired brain missed something.

Code:

Game class is 'KFGameType'
Failed to listen: WinSock: binding to port 7707 failed (24536320)
Socket shut down
Dedicated server can't listen: WinSock: binding to port 7707 failed (24536320)
Executing UObject::StaticShutdownAfterError
Listen
UGameEngine::LoadMap
LocalMapURL
UGameEngine::Browse
UGameEngine::Init
UServerCommandlet::Main
Dedicated server can't listen: WinSock: binding to port 7707 failed (24536320)

This is what I have inside kf_server_launcher.bat:

Code:

 ucc server KF-BioticsLab.rom?game=KFmod.KFGameType?VACSecure=false?MaxPlayers=6?multihome=xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

Chameleon · May 15, 2009

This should be a Sticky!

R4TTLE · May 15, 2009

I didnt know what you meant with the Ports, i dont know how to change them or something, but i did anything else, and startet my Server then.

I can go into my Server, but if im in, the server crashes after like 30 seconds playing time, and then restarts.
And i dont know how to go into the webadmin, if i add my ServerIp:8075 in my Browser im not coming to anywhere.
Help Please

Sekra · May 15, 2009

I did a similar tutorial for setting up a Linux dedicated server (basically the same as here but there are a few differences). You can find the tutorial in:

[URL]http://forums.tripwireinteractive.com/showthread.php?t=30911[/URL]

I hope you dont mind me advertising it here...

Chameleon · May 15, 2009

Can anyone explain how you set up multiple Dedicated Servers (Windows) on the same IP? I mean, I know I have to use a different port for each one, but how/where do I implement that?

Some pointers would be appreciated! Thanks!

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