Set sv_allow_lobby_connect_only 0 to allow direct connections If you want semi-private servers (at least until they get passworded ones working) also set sv_public 0
My mates and me are combining these 2 with firewall rules to get a completely private server (only setting sv_public 0 so as to not piss off people trying to connect to it), which isn't ideal, but this _is_ the demo, so reduced functionality is something I can live with ;) Cross-posting to Linux mailing list as it's useful info, and also to say a massive thanks for the huge improvement in server performance :) > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:hlds- > [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brian D'Arcy > Sent: 06 November 2008 20:28 > To: Half-Life dedicated Win32 server mailing list > Subject: Re: [hlds] L4D Win32 Dedicated Servers Updated > > Has anyone figured out how to join a server that has slots free? One > of my > servers has 2 people on it, but when I try and connect directly it > basically > says sorry, it's reserved, you hafta join from a lobby. > > I tried the sv_unreserve thing, but no love. > _______________________________________________ > 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_linux
