The server should auto-reconnect to the Steam servers on Windows systems. I don't remember the status on that working for Linux though, but that's probably the issue since I think gameservers uses all Linux systems.
On Mon, 2009-07-06 at 19:01 -0500, Hutch wrote: > My observance is that new weapon load outs quit working (if that is > what you are referring too) when the server loses connection to the > Steam network, or master servers, for a little while, then > reconnects. All the while your users will stay connected to the > server. Tell your users to reconnect to the server. This has always > fixed the issue for our players, with the exception to those who > disconnect when their friends list is down. Coincidence? Could be but > has worked every time, Including for myself. Seems like the steam > network drops the server and then in turn drops the client in some > form of active connection. Server seems to reconnect on its own in > time, but client doesn't... Server restarts haven't been needed on > our end. Ultimately, who knows with Steam... Ask a user to try it and > see. Been awhile since I have had to do it so I don't remember if I > had to fully kill the game or just disconnect and reconnect... > Hope that helps... > > As far as your server host, remember your probably dealing mostly > with community owners that will reply to you in this list (such as > myself) that run dedicated/colo boxes at a major hosting co or data > center, So most do not rent a game server or two, per se. Myself at > one time rented two servers from the same company you mentioned and I > had no issue with them. Ran out of Dallas, cause Tejas is country to > be. Most issues with them are carbon based errors. Go dedicated > ...... And take control! > > Hutch > Give the Demoman a funkier 'fro Valve! > You, the public can help by visiting... > <http://funkthefro.halsplayground.com/>Support Funk the 'Fro in > <http://funkthefro.halsplayground.com/>TF2 > Online Gaming Community > <http://www.halsplayground.com/>HaLsPlayground.<http://www.halsplayground.com/>com > > _______________________________________________ > To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please > visit: > http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
