In need of a master server? I might be able to help...

[Edward850]

I have noticed that a master server doesn

[Janis Legzdinsh]

You're always welcome to host a Vavoom server.

[Edward850]

Strange... what ports do you need open to get a normal server listed on the master server?

Better question, what ports do you need open for the server and server listing?

[Firebrand]

It would be cool to have a master server for online playing now that Vavoom has a new network code!

[Edward850]

You see, thats what I'm asking, to host the master server because I dont even think its there. Its easy for me to host, just need the program for it, and I should be hosting it in 6 minutes.

[Edward850]

*bump*
So is there going to be a master server? A master server might make network testing a bit more easy.

[Firebrand]

Strange... what ports do you need open to get a normal server listed on the master server?

Better question, what ports do you need open for the server and server listing?

According to the Vavoom readme:

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  The default socket port is 26000. It can be changed in the console with
the command "port <port>".
  Here is a list of the most important server console variables and commands
for dedicated server operators.

Server console variables:
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    DeathMatch          - 0 - cooperative, other - deathmatch, in Doom
                            1 - like was param -deathmatch
                            2 - like was -altdeath - items and weapons are
                          respawning
                            3 - like 2, but monsters are respawning very fast
                          and they are attacking each other - total nightmare
    NoMonsters          - 0 - enable, 1 - disable monsters;
    TimeLimit           - Replaces command line param -time, sets time (in
                     minutes), after which the level will automatically end,
                     0 for no limit, works only in deathmatch.
    HostName            - Name, listed in server list and that can be used to
                     connect to this server.
    Skill               - Game skill, 0 - very easy, 4 - nightmare

Server console commands:
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    MaxPlayers [<players>]

  Changes maximum number of players. It can only be executed when the server is
not running, for dedicated servers it's only executed on command line.

    Map <mapname>

  Shuts down the current server and spawns a new one in the specified map. As
you understand all the clients are dropped.


Hope this is enough information for you .

[Janis Legzdinsh]

A master server is not a Vavoom server. It's a special server application for registering network games. I'm thinking about the basic concept, hopefully I'll have something soon.

[Edward850]

While your at it, can you change the monster/player postion update tic (the amount of tics to wait untill the next postion update) to 4? Because at the moment, it's putting alot of weight onto the servers bandwidth trying to host more then 2 players.

If you dont understand what I'm saying, I'll download vavooms source code and see if I can find what I'm looking for and change it.

[MR_ROCKET]

I know this is a fairly old thread but I was wondering if anything has been fixed up for the master server?
Also, could a fraglimit be added?

[Edward850]

A master server is not a game server. Its a server that lists other servers (Basicly a server list).

I'm still able to host one if you make one, Janis Legzdinsh. I have a dedicated machine located in canada with a 6000kbps upstream. I'll host one just fine.

[MR_ROCKET]

Yeah, I know it a server that relays any hosted games so they will show up in a (server scanner) program.
I was just wondering if anythings been done with it, but it sounds like there hasn't.
And to add a Fraglimit cvar.

[Edward850]

...
Why do you keep asking for a fraglimit cvar for soemthing thats not even a game? What is it going to affect?

[MR_ROCKET]

Keep asking? lol
No the Fraglimit doesn't have anything to do with a master server.
I'm asking if a fraglimit cvar could be added to the game it's self.

It's a 2 part question.. are you ok man?
Now it's a 3 part question.. lol

1. Anything been done to the master server?
2. Can a Fraglimit cvar be added to the game as like the original Doom.
3. Are you ok Ed?

At that, you said : "A master server is not a game server"
Who said it was? lol

[Edward850]

Well in that case, you should be putting a suggestion in the correct forum. This topic is used to get Janis to make a master server program.

Speaking of which, you shoudldn't do untill you make servers stable. Its impossible to play an online game without it crashing the client.