Installing TF2Classic (Server)

Zilor

This guide will teach you how to setup a dedicated Team Fortress 2 Classic Server.

Windows:

1. Create a folder for SteamCMD and Team Fortress 2 Classic.
   For example C:\Server\SteamCMD\ for SteamCMD and C:\Server\tf2classic\ for Team Fortress 2 Classic


2. Download SteamCMD


3. Open your SteamCMD folder


4. Extract the contents of the zip to your SteamCMD folder.


5. Create a batch file


6. Open the batch file and write the following script into it
   steamcmd +runscript tf2classic.txt


7. Create a text file and name it tf2classic.txt


8. Open the text file and write the following commands into it:
   @ShutdownOnFailedCommand 1
@NoPromptForPassword 1
login anonymous
force_install_dir C:\Server\tf2classic\
app_update 244310 -beta beta_test validate
quit


9. Execute the batch file


10. Wait for SteamCMD to finish the download


11. Download Team Fortress 2 Classic (Full) You can find the download here


12. Open your Team Fortress 2 Classic folder


13. Extract the contents of the 7z to your Team Fortress 2 Classic folder.


14. Open your Team Fortress 2 Classic cfg Folder C:\Server\tf2classic\tf2classic\cfg\


15. Create a config file and name it server.cfg


16. Open the config file server.cfg and write the follwing settings into it (Change these the way you want)
    hostname "TF2Classic Server"
rcon_password "SpysappingmyWiki"
motdfile "motd.txt"
motdfile_text "motd_txt.txt"
mapcyclefile "mapcycle.txt"
sv_visiblemaxplayers "24"
sv_pure "0"
sv_cheats "0"
sv_pausable "0"
setpause "0"
sv_lan "0"
sv_stats "0"
sv_contact "[email protected]"
sv_region "-1"
sv_allowupload "1"
sv_allowdownload "1"
net_maxfilesize "15"
sv_downloadurl "http://example.com/tf2classic";
log "on"
sv_log_onefile "1"
sv_logfile "1"
sv_logbans "1"
sv_logecho "1"
sv_voiceenable "1"
sv_alltalk "0"
fps_max "600"
sv_minrate "0"
sv_maxrate "60000"
sv_minupdaterate "20"
sv_maxupdaterate "66"
mp_forcecamera "1"
mp_allowspectators "1"
mp_footsteps "1"
mp_idledealmethod "1"
mp_idlemaxtime "5"
sv_timeout "30"
mp_autoteambalance "1"
mp_teams_unbalance_limit "2"
mp_enableroundwaittime "1"
mp_bonusroundtime "8"
mp_restartround "0"
mp_timelimit "30"
mp_stalemate_enable "1"
mp_stalemate_timelimit "300"
tf_damage_disablespread "0"
tf_overtime_nag "0"
tf_playergib "1"
tf_weapon_criticals "1"
tf2c_autojump 0
tf2c_bunnyjump_max_speed_factor 1.20
tf2c_duckjump 0
tf2c_groundspeed_cap 15
tf2c_random_weapons 0
decalfrequency "30"
exec banned_user.cfg
exec banned_ip.cfg
writeid
writeip
    
17. Open your Team Fortress 2 Classic folder C:\Server\tf2classic\


18. Create a batch file


19. Open the batch file and write the following script into it
    start srcds.exe -console -game tf2classic +map ctf_2fort +maxplayers 24


20. Execute the batch file to start your own dedicated Team Fortress 2 Classic Server


21. Enjoy your own dedicated Team Fortress 2 Classic Server

F.A.Q.

Is there a Linux/Mac version?

Not at the moment.

Nobody can join my server.

You need to open the ports required by srcds.

The ports SRCDS officially requires are:
27015 TCP/UDP (game transmission, pings and RCON)
27020 UDP (SourceTV transmission)

SRCDS has also been spotted opening connections on 27005 and 51840 UDP, but these may be outbound only.

Is there a list with all cvars?

I'm working on this.

GardenFreeman

Thanks for this! You may want to link the server files at a later time. The old website that was hosting them is no more.

Zilor

Which server files?
Did you mean the Source SDK 2013 Multiplayer Base Dedicated Server files? Because they are downloaded by the SteamCMD client.

Edit: Oh, I forgot the link to the current Team Fortress 2 Classic download page.

PoisonedElite

Thanks for the guide!!!

shoyzedaka

Thanks i will be opening a Server

JustSkills

aNY OTHER WAY THAN PORTFORWARD? sorry caps. Cause only my mum knows my routers username and password

Zilor

Yes, you can create a virtual private network (VPN). However, all clients need to join your private network to play on your server. Therefore this solution is more sutable for a private server (for you and your friends).

A well known zero-configuration virtual private network application is Hamatchi.

MaartenS11

My server cant find srcds.exe

Trittyburd

I have been trying to make a server, and the .bat file to start the server cant find the srcds.exe, is there anything else I could do?