ok this is how I do it here on my computer running W2k. hltv.exe +connect 1.2.3.4 -maxclients 8 -nomaster <-- my command line Once I verify that it is connected to the server I fire up my HL/CS client. >From there I go straight to the console, and type connect 4.3.2.1:27020 in other words, I connect to my OWN ip, NOT the game server. The thing to remember is to specify port 27020, as that is the defualt port hltv.exe uses. If you can't get it to work for some reason, ask around in irc, #hlds - there's about 3 guys in there that are very knowledgeble regarding the hltv program and getting it to work. irc.gamesnet.net is the irc server btw :-) Fear. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark W." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2001 3:45 AM Subject: Re: HLTV > > How do you use the new spectator mode, I have hltv running and connect to my > server I join team spectator now what, it looks the same

