It has nothing to do with editing text files. I was editing the text files and changing the game back when the beta opened. Its the fact that there us about 10 other ways that make more sense and are far easier. They can keep the gamemodes. They need to make the server side of it better and more efficiently. Its about making the most sense, efficiency, and ease of use. Most people in this list are running a business or community around these servers. The less time spent on these stupid cfgs the better. On Aug 17, 2012 1:47 PM, "Nick Emson" <[email protected]> wrote: > > I think that was partially answered earlier by Ido: > > > > “I don't expect defining new modes will work at this point, but yes, you can change mode and type while the server is running, provided you changelevel. > > Game_type 0;game_mode 1;changelevel de_dust > > Changes to competitive. > > > > Game_type 0;game_mode 0;changelevel de_dust > > Changes to casual. > > > > Game_type 1;game_mode 0;changelevel ar_baggage > > Changes to arms race. > > > > Game_type 1;game_mode 1;changelevel de_bank > > Changes to demolition. > > > > Gamemodes.txt primarily establishes a framework of modes that's accessible to the engine in the front end so we can provide meaningful menus. It also encapsulates a series of distinct sets of convars for each mode that guarantees switching between modes is complete and not partial.” > > > > In simple terms, it allows you to setup all 4 game modes in 1 file with different settings and values. You can then toggle your server between all 4 game modes on the fly via a map change, and the relevant configurations are applied. > > > > It seems to be hinted at the this is extensible, and we will be able to define further gamemodes / gametypes with corresponding new numbers in time, making the format further useful. I imagine it might also be extended such that a mod could have its own importable gamemodes file with its own defined configuration. All of this helps by not having to work on one ‘global’ config per server, when a server may be jumping between modes and mods. > > > > For example, look at how a L4D server can jump between modes and mutations depending on the connecting lobby. Now imagine how adding a simple in-game vote option to CS:GO might allow you to change your server mode from classic-casual to arms-race on the fly, and have the corresponding config settings / maps applied automatically. > > > > I was quick to bash the new format, but I am starting to see the method in the madness. People need to give it time and wrap their heads around the editing. Yes, not everyone is happy with editing text files, but really…. Not being able to use a decent text editor is hardly reason enough to bemoan it. > > > > - Nick > > > > From: [email protected] [mailto: [email protected]] On Behalf Of Travis Brown > Sent: 17 August 2012 18:37 > > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [Csgo_servers] server.cfg and gamemodes.txt > > Another question. Why does gamemodes.txt still exist? Its obvious nobody likes it. Its to much information for 1 file. Add mapgroups to gamemodes. Maps in mapgroups could be set by text files like the old maplists excpt its named after the list. Server.cfg should override gamemodes as well. I really dont understand why everyone is ignored on this as valve hasnt gave any real reason why they still are using it. > > > _______________________________________________ > Csgo_servers mailing list > [email protected] > https://list.valvesoftware.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/csgo_servers
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