Game Server Instructions

Discord Server Bot

To start/stop server via the Discord bot, type the following in our Discord channel:

• Start CS:GO:  /dfc server start cs:go
• Stop CS:GO:  /dfc server stop cs:go
• Show status:  /dfc server info cs:go

Other supported games:

• Assetto Corsa:  /dfc server start ac
• Left4Dead 2:  /dfc server start l4d2
• Team Fortress 2:  /dfc server start tf2
• Black Mesa DM:  /dfc server start bmdm

To change CS:GO game mode and make other tweaks, enter the rcon password in-game and type one of the following:

• Switch to Casual:    rcon exec game_casual.cfg
• Switch to Competitive:  rcon exec game_comp.cfg
• Switch to Arms Race:  rcon exec game_gungame.cfg
• Switch to Demolition:  rcon exec game_demo.cfg
• Change map collection:  rcon exec map_hq.cfg
• Change map:  rcon changelevel de_mirage
• Low gravity:  rcon sv_gravity 200  (default is 800, resets on map change)

Local Steam Servers

All these servers run locally on GameServer, and are updated automatically via SteamCmd scripts running on a schedule.

• CS:GO Arms Race   +game_type 1 +game_mode 0 +mapgroup mg_armsrace +map ar_shoots
• CS:GO Demolition   +game_type 1 +game_mode 1 +mapgroup mg_demolition +map de_lake
• CS:GO Casual   +game_type 0 +game_mode 0 +mapgroup mg_bomb +map de_dust2
• CS:GO Competitive   +game_type 0 +game_mode 1 +mapgroup mg_bomb +map de_dust2
• CS:GO Deathmatch   +game_type 1 +game_mode 2 +mapgroup mg_allclassic +map de_dust
• CS:GO Danger Zone   +game_type 6 +game_mode 0 +map dz_blacksite
• CS:Source
• HalfLife 2 Deathmatch
• Day of Defeat
• Left4Dead
• Left4Dead 2
• Team Fortress 2
• Call of Duty 3

Other Local Servers

The following servers are started either by shortcut or server config GUI...

• QuakeWorld (game modes incl FFA, Team DM, CTF, Team Fortress, Head Hunters etc)
• Battlefield 1942/1943
• Medal of Honour: Allied Assault
• Return to Castle Wolfenstein
• Unreal Tournament 2004
• Ensure your router is forwarding the correct ports - see Server Ports

PUBG Private Servers

To create a private PUBG server, follow these steps:

• Start PUBG
• Make sure you are not in a team or group - if so, leave it
• From the Play menu, select Custom
• Click the Create button at the bottom
• Input a Session Name of "BobLAN" and click on the padlock to enter the usual password
• If you are starting a second game, input a Session Name of "BobLAN2"
• Under Options select Perspective = "FPP" and Map = Karakin or Paramo (the smallest two)
• If you want to play a game with teams, select a suitable Team Players value
• Click Create. Note that you can't change map after this stage
• Players can start to join the server at this point
• Click on Match Settings at the bottom...
• From the top menu, select Rules
• To speed up the game, reduce the Blue Zone Wait and Move times for the first 2 or 3 phases
• To reduce the damage done by later blue zones, reduce the DPS (damage per second) values significantly
• If you want to disable thhe Red Zone or alter its behaviour you can do that
• Save your settings via the button at the bottom. Give it a descriptive name that includes map name and player count
• Click Confirm to apply your changes
• Once all players have joined, click Start
• When the game is finished you will need to create a fresh server for another game. If you saved your settings earlier then simply reload them
• Note that settings are not stored locally - they are somewhere in the cloud. You cannot rename a settings file

Battlefield 1

Server rented via in-game menus:

• Start Battlefield 1 via Origin
• Select Multiplayer from the top menu
• Select Custom Games
• Select Create Custom Game
• Enter the server details and click Rent Server
• Pricing as of Spring 2020: 1 day - £2.59, 7 days - £10.99

Battlefield V

Password-protected servers created in-game:

• Start Battlefield V via Origin
• Click Play
• Select Multiplayer 16-64 Players
• From the list on the right, select Create Community Game
• Click Add Config and select the parameters. Make sure to set a Password, pick an appropriate Game Size and the lowest Minimum Players possible
• Click Create and Join Game
• Other players can join on you via Origin - at least 4 players will be required before the game will start

Titanfall 2

Private match created in-game:

• Start Titanfall 2 via Origin
• Select Multiplayer mode
• Under Play select Invite Network (should have Desert Fox Clan as your selected network)
• Select Private Match Beta - this will send out the invites to the network members
• Select all the game options you want
• Click Start Match when ready

Wreckfest

Private lobby created in-game:

• Ensure your router is forwarding the correct ports - see Server Ports
• Start Wreckfest via Steam
• Select Multiplayer from the Main Menu
• Select Create Server
• Use Select Track and Options configure the server. Make sure you enter a Password
• Press Enter to start the lobby
• Select Start when everyone is ready
• Players can join via the Multiplayer | Server Browser screen and selecting Friends on the top nav

GRID Autosport

Private lobby created in-game:

• Does GRID Autosport need ports forwarding? Not sure
• Start GRID Autosport via Steam
• Select Online from the Main Menu
• Select Multiplayer
• Select Custom Cup to start the customisaton process
• Select Create Game, select your options, then select Done
• Select Invite Friends and select from the Steam overlay that pops up
• Select Change Settings to change the cars, track etc
• Select Start when everyone is ready