Dedicated server how to

[4SCT_Vespa]

Is there any info/tutorial to run a dedicated server for IL2 CLOD + DW?

Thanks a lot for any feedback

[DD_FT-]

In short:

- start server: "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\IL-2 Sturmovik Cliffs of Dover Blitz\Launcher64.exe" -server

 

Next you can edit some files to control on what will be running, and how (These files can be found in  My Documents\1C SoftClub\il-2 sturmovik cliffs of dover)

- confs.ini - edit this file to set ServerName and ServerDescription. As well as any  Ports to use, if you need to run other than default ones. (Compare with conf.ini for clients)

- srcu - use this to set aliases, and difficulties, and load the mission itself. (Compare with rcu for clients)

* these commands are in use on the DangerDogz Tobruk server:

missLoad "missions\Multi\DD\Tobruk May 1941.mis
battle start

 

There are different ways to set it all up, this info is rather limited, but should get you running.

There's also port forwarding needed on your router, usually UDP on port 27015

 

Good Luck!

[4SCT_Vespa]

Thanks a lot for kind info DD_FT, I'd like to set a permanent dedicated remote server.

I assume I should start a windows server, then use your info

 

[DD_FT-]

Correct.

 

Installation should be done via Steam, same as a client. You do not even need a different copy, you can use your own steam - account to install it on the server.

After installation, logout of steam, and close steam. Steam does not need to be running for the dedicated server.

 

[4SCT_Vespa]

Thanks a lot DD_FT.

I've set up the server...downloaded and installed Steam, logged with my username, downlaoded and installed IL2 CLOD Blitz.

After that I turned off Steam.

I opened a console, moved to C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\IL-2 Sturmovik Cliffs of Dover Blitz and started IL2 with

Launcher64.exe -server

Now...there are no files or folder My Documents folder, should the game create the 1C SoftClub\il-2 sturmovik cliffs of dover folder when I started the server?

Sorry for the all the questions

[DD_FT-]

No worries Vespa!

Keep on asking - We'll do our best to supply you with some answers... 

 

The first time you fire up the game proper, it will create those folders. So, not when you start the server.

You can try that for sure, just run it. Then exit it.

 

 

[4SCT_Vespa]

Perfect, the hint fixed the issue! Now I have the server working fine....I can start fighting with the Mission Editor ?

[DD_FT-]

Good show!

 

[TWC_Flug]

FYI, we put together a brief guide to getting started running a Clod/Blitz/Desert Wings server on the ATAG Full Mission Builder forum here:

 

https://theairtacticalassaultgroup.com/forum/showthread.php?t=32968&p=352896#post352896

Edited July 25, 2021 by flug

[Buzzsaw]

1 hour ago, flug said:

FYI, we put together a brief guide to getting started running a Clod/Blitz/Desert Wings server on the ATAG Full Mission Builder forum here:

 

https://theairtacticalassaultgroup.com/forum/showthread.php?t=32968&p=352896#post352896

Thanks Flug!  ?