I had this same question when I was helping with getting the TF2 dedicated server going a few months ago. The reason *is* so that the server can use the length of the .wav file in its calculations.
-Mike -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Garry Newman Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 2:56 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [hlcoders] Server only installs I always assumed it used the length of the sound to time things.. but now I come to think of it I can't really think of anywhere it does that. I'd put my money on sv_pure now though. garry On Nov 20, 2007 10:15 PM, Justin Krenz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > What is the point of having sounds (.wavs) on a server only install? I > notice when you download hl2dm for srcds, it downloads all sounds but no > vtf materials. Is this solely for sv_pure? I've always left out the > sounds out of my mod's server only install file, but is there a reason > to include sounds with it? > > _______________________________________________ > To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: > http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlcoders > > _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlcoders _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlcoders

