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494 lines
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PHP
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/**
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* Team Fortress 2 - Comprehensive Server Hosting Guide
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* General game server hosting information (not platform-specific)
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*/
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?>
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<div style="background: #1e3a5f; padding: 20px; border-left: 4px solid #3b82f6; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 4px;">
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<h3 style="color: #ffffff; margin-top: 0;">📚 Navigation</h3>
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<div style="display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px;">
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<a href="#quick-info" style="background: #0f172a; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 4px; color: #a5b4fc; text-decoration: none;">Overview</a>
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<a href="#ports" style="background: #0f172a; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 4px; color: #a5b4fc; text-decoration: none;">🔌 Ports</a>
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<a href="#installation" style="background: #0f172a; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 4px; color: #a5b4fc; text-decoration: none;">Installation</a>
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<a href="#configuration" style="background: #0f172a; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 4px; color: #a5b4fc; text-decoration: none;">⚙️ Configuration</a>
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<a href="#gamemodes" style="background: #0f172a; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 4px; color: #a5b4fc; text-decoration: none;">Game Modes</a>
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<a href="#plugins" style="background: #0f172a; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 4px; color: #a5b4fc; text-decoration: none;">Plugins</a>
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<a href="#troubleshooting" style="background: #0f172a; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 4px; color: #a5b4fc; text-decoration: none;">🔧 Troubleshooting</a>
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</div>
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</div>
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<h1>Team Fortress 2 Dedicated Server Hosting Guide</h1>
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<h2>Overview</h2>
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<p>Team Fortress 2 (TF2) is Valve's class-based multiplayer FPS game. This guide covers hosting a TF2 dedicated server using Source Dedicated Server (srcds) on VPS or dedicated servers.</p>
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<h2 id="quick-info">Quick Info</h2>
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<div style="background: #1e3a5f; padding: 20px; border-left: 4px solid #3b82f6; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 4px;">
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<ul style="color: #e5e7eb; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0;">
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<li><strong style="color: #ffffff;">Default Port:</strong> <code style="background: #0f172a; padding: 2px 6px; border-radius: 3px; color: #a5b4fc;">27015</code> (UDP)</li>
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<li><strong style="color: #ffffff;">RCON Port:</strong> <code style="background: #0f172a; padding: 2px 6px; border-radius: 3px; color: #a5b4fc;">27015</code> (TCP)</li>
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<li><strong style="color: #ffffff;">Additional Port:</strong> <code style="background: #0f172a; padding: 2px 6px; border-radius: 3px; color: #a5b4fc;">27020</code> (TCP/UDP)</li>
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<li><strong style="color: #ffffff;">Minimum RAM:</strong> 1GB (2GB+ recommended)</li>
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<li><strong style="color: #ffffff;">Recommended CPU:</strong> 2+ cores @ 2.4GHz+</li>
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<li><strong style="color: #ffffff;">Storage:</strong> 15-20GB for game files</li>
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<li><strong style="color: #ffffff;">SteamCMD App ID:</strong> 232250</li>
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<li><strong style="color: #ffffff;">Server Binary:</strong> srcds.exe (Windows) / srcds_run (Linux)</li>
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<li><strong style="color: #ffffff;">Config Location:</strong> tf/cfg/server.cfg</li>
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</ul>
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</div>
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<h2 id="ports">🔌 Ports Required</h2>
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<table style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 20px 0; background: #1e3a5f; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden;">
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<thead>
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<tr style="background: #0f172a;">
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<th style="padding: 12px; text-align: left; color: #ffffff; border-bottom: 2px solid #3b82f6;">Port</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; text-align: left; color: #ffffff; border-bottom: 2px solid #3b82f6;">Protocol</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; text-align: left; color: #ffffff; border-bottom: 2px solid #3b82f6;">Purpose</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; text-align: left; color: #ffffff; border-bottom: 2px solid #3b82f6;">Required</th>
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</tr>
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</thead>
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<tbody style="color: #e5e7eb;">
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<tr style="background: #1e3a5f;">
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<td style="padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #334155;"><code style="background: #0f172a; padding: 4px 8px; border-radius: 3px; color: #a5b4fc;">27015</code></td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #334155;"><span style="background: #065f46; padding: 4px 8px; border-radius: 3px; color: #d1fae5;">UDP</span> / <span style="background: #1e40af; padding: 4px 8px; border-radius: 3px; color: #dbeafe;">TCP</span></td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #334155;">Game + RCON port (UDP for game, TCP for RCON)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #334155;"><span style="background: #7c2d12; padding: 4px 8px; border-radius: 3px; color: #fed7aa;">✓ Yes</span></td>
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</tr>
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<tr style="background: #152642;">
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<td style="padding: 12px;"><code style="background: #0f172a; padding: 4px 8px; border-radius: 3px; color: #a5b4fc;">27020</code></td>
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<td style="padding: 12px;"><span style="background: #065f46; padding: 4px 8px; border-radius: 3px; color: #d1fae5;">UDP</span> / <span style="background: #1e40af; padding: 4px 8px; border-radius: 3px; color: #dbeafe;">TCP</span></td>
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<td style="padding: 12px;">SourceTV (spectator/streaming)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px;"><span style="background: #713f12; padding: 4px 8px; border-radius: 3px; color: #fef3c7;">Optional</span></td>
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</tr>
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</tbody>
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</table>
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<h3>Firewall Configuration Examples</h3>
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<h4>UFW (Ubuntu/Debian)</h4>
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<pre><code>sudo ufw allow 27015/udp comment 'TF2 game port'
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sudo ufw allow 27015/tcp comment 'TF2 RCON'
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sudo ufw allow 27020 comment 'TF2 SourceTV'
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sudo ufw reload
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</code></pre>
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<h4>FirewallD (CentOS/RHEL/Fedora)</h4>
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<pre><code>sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=27015/udp
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sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=27015/tcp
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sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=27020/tcp
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sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=27020/udp
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sudo firewall-cmd --reload
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</code></pre>
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<h4>Windows Firewall</h4>
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<pre><code># Run in PowerShell as Administrator
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New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "TF2 Game/RCON" -Direction Inbound -Protocol UDP -LocalPort 27015 -Action Allow
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New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "TF2 RCON TCP" -Direction Inbound -Protocol TCP -LocalPort 27015 -Action Allow
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New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "TF2 SourceTV" -Direction Inbound -LocalPort 27020 -Action Allow
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</code></pre>
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<h4>iptables (Legacy Linux)</h4>
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<pre><code>sudo iptables -A INPUT -p udp --dport 27015 -j ACCEPT
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sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 27015 -j ACCEPT
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sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 27020 -j ACCEPT
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sudo iptables -A INPUT -p udp --dport 27020 -j ACCEPT
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sudo service iptables save
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</code></pre>
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<h2 id="installation">Installation & Setup</h2>
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<h3>System Requirements</h3>
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<ul>
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<li><strong>OS:</strong> Windows Server 2012+ or Linux (Ubuntu/Debian)</li>
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<li><strong>CPU:</strong> 2+ cores @ 2.4GHz minimum</li>
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<li><strong>RAM:</strong> 2GB minimum, 4GB recommended for 24 players</li>
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<li><strong>Storage:</strong> 15-20GB for server files</li>
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<li><strong>Network:</strong> 100Mbps recommended</li>
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</ul>
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<h3>Installing via SteamCMD</h3>
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<pre><code># Install SteamCMD
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# Linux:
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sudo add-apt-repository multiverse
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sudo dpkg --add-architecture i386
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sudo apt update
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sudo apt install lib32gcc1 steamcmd
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# Create server directory
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mkdir -p ~/tf2server
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cd ~/tf2server
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# Download TF2 server files (App ID 232250)
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steamcmd +login anonymous +force_install_dir ~/tf2server +app_update 232250 validate +quit
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</code></pre>
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<h3>Startup Scripts</h3>
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<p><strong>Windows (start_tf2.bat):</strong></p>
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<pre><code>srcds.exe -console -game tf +map ctf_2fort +maxplayers 24 -port 27015 +exec server.cfg
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</code></pre>
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<p><strong>Linux (start_tf2.sh):</strong></p>
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<pre><code>#!/bin/bash
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./srcds_run -console -game tf +map ctf_2fort +maxplayers 24 -port 27015 +exec server.cfg
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</code></pre>
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<h2 id="configuration">Server Configuration</h2>
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<h3>server.cfg Example</h3>
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<p>Create <code>tf/cfg/server.cfg</code>:</p>
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<pre><code>// Server Information
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hostname "My TF2 Server"
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sv_region 1 // 0=US East, 1=US West, 2=South America, 3=Europe, etc.
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rcon_password "your_secure_password"
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sv_password "" // Leave empty for public, or set server password
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// Server Settings
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sv_lan 0
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sv_pure 2 // 0=off, 1=loose, 2=strict file checking
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mp_autoteambalance 1
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sv_visiblemaxplayers 24
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mp_timelimit 30
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mp_maxrounds 5
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mp_winlimit 0
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// Class Limits (competitive servers)
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// tf_tournament_classlimit_scout 2
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// tf_tournament_classlimit_soldier 2
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// tf_tournament_classlimit_demoman 2
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// tf_tournament_classlimit_medic 1
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// Communication
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sv_alltalk 0 // 0=team only, 1=all players
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sv_voiceenable 1
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sv_allow_voice_from_file 0
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// Logging
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log on
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sv_logbans 1
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sv_logecho 1
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sv_logfile 1
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sv_log_onefile 0
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// Network Settings
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sv_minrate 20000
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sv_maxrate 100000
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sv_mincmdrate 66
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sv_maxcmdrate 66
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sv_minupdaterate 66
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sv_maxupdaterate 66
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// Anti-Cheat
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sv_cheats 0
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sv_consistency 1
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sv_pure 2
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</code></pre>
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<h2 id="gamemodes">Game Modes & Maps</h2>
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<h3>Official Game Modes</h3>
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<table style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 20px 0;">
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<thead>
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<tr style="background: #0f172a;">
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<th style="padding: 12px; text-align: left; color: #ffffff;">Mode</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; text-align: left; color: #ffffff;">Description</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; text-align: left; color: #ffffff;">Example Maps</th>
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</tr>
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</thead>
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<tbody style="color: #e5e7eb;">
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<tr style="background: #1e3a5f;">
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<td style="padding: 12px;"><strong>Capture the Flag</strong></td>
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<td style="padding: 12px;">Capture enemy intelligence briefcase</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px;">ctf_2fort, ctf_turbine</td>
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</tr>
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<tr style="background: #152642;">
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<td style="padding: 12px;"><strong>Control Point</strong></td>
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<td style="padding: 12px;">Capture all control points</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px;">cp_dustbowl, cp_gorge</td>
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</tr>
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<tr style="background: #1e3a5f;">
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<td style="padding: 12px;"><strong>Payload</strong></td>
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<td style="padding: 12px;">Push/stop cart to destination</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px;">pl_badwater, pl_upward</td>
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</tr>
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<tr style="background: #152642;">
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<td style="padding: 12px;"><strong>Payload Race</strong></td>
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<td style="padding: 12px;">Both teams push carts</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px;">plr_hightower, plr_pipeline</td>
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</tr>
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<tr style="background: #1e3a5f;">
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<td style="padding: 12px;"><strong>King of the Hill</strong></td>
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<td style="padding: 12px;">Control single point for timer</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px;">koth_harvest, koth_viaduct</td>
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</tr>
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<tr style="background: #152642;">
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<td style="padding: 12px;"><strong>Arena</strong></td>
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<td style="padding: 12px;">No respawns, last team standing</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px;">arena_lumberyard, arena_well</td>
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</tr>
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<tr style="background: #1e3a5f;">
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<td style="padding: 12px;"><strong>Mann vs Machine</strong></td>
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<td style="padding: 12px;">Co-op vs AI robot waves</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px;">mvm_decoy, mvm_coaltown</td>
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</tr>
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<tr style="background: #152642;">
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<td style="padding: 12px;"><strong>Pass Time</strong></td>
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<td style="padding: 12px;">Sports-like mode with JACK</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px;">pass_brickyard, pass_district</td>
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</tr>
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</tbody>
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</table>
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<h3>Map Rotation</h3>
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<p>Create <code>tf/cfg/mapcycle.txt</code>:</p>
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<pre><code>ctf_2fort
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ctf_turbine
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cp_dustbowl
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cp_gorge
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pl_badwater
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pl_upward
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koth_harvest
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koth_viaduct
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</code></pre>
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<h3>Popular Community Maps</h3>
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<ul>
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<li><strong>pl_barnblitz:</strong> Community favorite payload map</li>
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<li><strong>cp_process:</strong> Competitive 5CP map</li>
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<li><strong>koth_product:</strong> Competitive KOTH variant</li>
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<li><strong>pl_swiftwater:</strong> Popular payload map</li>
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<li><strong>cp_steel:</strong> Unique attack/defend CP map</li>
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</ul>
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<h3>Installing Custom Maps</h3>
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<pre><code># Download map .bsp file
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# Place in: tf/maps/
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# Download .nav file (for bots) if available
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# Place in: tf/maps/
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# Add to mapcycle.txt
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echo "custom_map_name" >> tf/cfg/mapcycle.txt
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# Change map via RCON
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rcon changelevel custom_map_name
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</code></pre>
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<h2 id="plugins">Plugins & Extensions</h2>
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<h3>SourceMod & MetaMod Installation</h3>
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<h4>1. Install MetaMod:Source</h4>
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<pre><code># Download from https://www.sourcemm.net/downloads.php?branch=stable
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# Extract to tf/ directory
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# Verify - should see:
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tf/addons/metamod/
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# Test in server console:
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meta version
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</code></pre>
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<h4>2. Install SourceMod</h4>
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<pre><code># Download from https://www.sourcemod.net/downloads.php?branch=stable
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# Extract to tf/ directory
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# Should see:
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tf/addons/sourcemod/
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# Add admin in: tf/addons/sourcemod/configs/admins_simple.ini
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"STEAM_0:1:12345678" "99:z" // Replace with your SteamID
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# Test in server:
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sm version
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</code></pre>
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<h3>Essential Plugins</h3>
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<ul>
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<li><strong>AdminMenu:</strong> In-game admin panel (included with SourceMod)</li>
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<li><strong>RTV (Rock The Vote):</strong> Player-initiated map voting</li>
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<li><strong>MapChooser:</strong> End-of-map voting system</li>
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<li><strong>Basic Votes:</strong> Kick, ban, map change votes</li>
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<li><strong>BaseBans:</strong> Permanent ban system</li>
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<li><strong>BaseComm:</strong> Mute/gag player communications</li>
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</ul>
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<h3>Popular TF2-Specific Plugins</h3>
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<ul>
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<li><strong>TF2 Competitive Fixes:</strong> Tournament mode improvements</li>
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<li><strong>TF2 Stats:</strong> Track player statistics</li>
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<li><strong>MGE Mod:</strong> 1v1/2v2 training arenas</li>
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<li><strong>Randomizer:</strong> Random weapon/class attributes</li>
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<li><strong>PropHunt:</strong> Hide as props, seekers find them</li>
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<li><strong>Dodgeball:</strong> Airblast-redirected rocket gameplay</li>
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<li><strong>Surf Timer:</strong> Surfing movement maps with records</li>
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<li><strong>VSH (Vs Saxton Hale):</strong> All players vs one boss</li>
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</ul>
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<h3>Installing Plugins</h3>
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<pre><code># Download .smx plugin file
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# Place in: tf/addons/sourcemod/plugins/
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# Restart server or reload plugins:
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sm plugins reload pluginname
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# List loaded plugins:
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sm plugins list
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# Disable plugin:
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sm plugins unload pluginname
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</code></pre>
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<h2 id="troubleshooting">🔧 Troubleshooting</h2>
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<h3>Server Not in Browser</h3>
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<pre><code># Verify sv_lan setting
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sv_lan 0 // Must be 0
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# Check region
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sv_region 1
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# Test connectivity
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netstat -an | grep 27015
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# Wait 5-10 minutes for Steam master server registration
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</code></pre>
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<h3>Players Can't Connect</h3>
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<ul>
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<li>Check firewall allows UDP 27015</li>
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<li>Verify <code>sv_password</code> is empty or known to players</li>
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<li>Ensure server has valid Steam connection</li>
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<li>Check <code>sv_pure</code> settings aren't too strict</li>
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<li>Review server console for connection errors</li>
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</ul>
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<h3>MetaMod/SourceMod Not Loading</h3>
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<pre><code># Check file structure
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tf/
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addons/
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metamod/
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bin/
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sourcemod/
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plugins/
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configs/
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# Verify in server console
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meta version
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sm version
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# Check logs
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tf/addons/sourcemod/logs/errors_*.log
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</code></pre>
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<h3>Performance Issues / Low FPS</h3>
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<pre><code># Optimize rates
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sv_maxrate 100000
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sv_maxcmdrate 66
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sv_maxupdaterate 66
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# Set tickrate (requires startup parameter)
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-tickrate 66 // Add to startup command
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# Check server FPS
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stats // In server console
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# Reduce max players if needed
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maxplayers 16 // Instead of 24
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</code></pre>
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<h3>Custom Content Not Downloading</h3>
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<pre><code># Enable downloads in server.cfg
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sv_allowdownload 1
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sv_allowupload 1
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net_maxfilesize 64 // MB
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# Use FastDL for faster downloads
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sv_downloadurl "http://yourdomain.com/tf/"
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// Upload maps/materials/sounds to web server
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</code></pre>
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<div style="background: #78350f; padding: 20px; border-left: 4px solid #f59e0b; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 4px;">
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<h3 style="color: #ffffff; margin-top: 0;"><i class="fas fa-lightbulb" style="color: #fbbf24; margin-right: 8px;"></i>Pro Tips</h3>
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<ul style="color: #fef3c7; line-height: 1.8;">
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<li><strong>Tickrate:</strong> TF2 defaults to 66 tick - use <code>-tickrate 66</code> for consistency</li>
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<li><strong>sv_pure:</strong> Set to 2 for competitive, 1 for casual with custom content</li>
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<li><strong>Class limits:</strong> Use tournament cvars for competitive format restrictions</li>
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<li><strong>Crits:</strong> Disable random crits in competitive: <code>tf_weapon_criticals 0</code></li>
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<li><strong>Spread:</strong> Disable random spread: <code>tf_use_fixed_weaponspreads 1</code></li>
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<li><strong>FastDL:</strong> Essential for custom maps - set up web server for fast downloads</li>
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<li><strong>Logs.tf:</strong> Use for match statistics and competitive logging</li>
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</ul>
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</div>
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<h2 id="related-mods">🔌 Related Mods & Plugins</h2>
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<p>Popular server modifications compatible with Team Fortress 2:</p>
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<ul>
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<li><a href="../metamodsource/">Metamod:Source</a> - Foundation plugin loader required for SourceMod and other Source engine plugins</li>
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</ul>
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<h2>Resources</h2>
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<ul>
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<li><a href="https://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/Windows_dedicated_server" target="_blank">Official TF2 Dedicated Server Wiki</a></li>
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<li><a href="https://wiki.alliedmods.net/Introduction_to_SourceMod_Plugins" target="_blank">SourceMod Plugin Development</a></li>
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<li><a href="https://forums.alliedmods.net/forumdisplay.php?f=108" target="_blank">AlliedModders TF2 Forum</a></li>
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<li><a href="https://comp.tf/" target="_blank">Competitive TF2 Community</a></li>
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<li><a href="https://logs.tf/" target="_blank">Logs.tf - Match Statistics</a></li>
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<li><a href="https://tf2maps.net/" target="_blank">TF2Maps - Custom Map Community</a></li>
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</ul>
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<h3>Port Forwarding</h3>
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<pre><code># Required ports:
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UDP 27015 - Game server
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TCP 27015 - RCON
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TCP/UDP 27020 - SourceTV
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# Linux:
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sudo ufw allow 27015
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sudo ufw allow 27020
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</code></pre>
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<h2 id="plugins">Plugins & Extensions</h2>
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<h3>SourceMod Installation</h3>
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<p>Most TF2 servers use SourceMod for admin commands and plugins. Install Metamod:Source first, then SourceMod.</p>
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<h3>Popular Plugins</h3>
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<ul>
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<li><strong>AdminMenu:</strong> Complete admin interface</li>
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<li><strong>RTV (Rock The Vote):</strong> Player map voting</li>
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<li><strong>TF2 Competitive Fixes:</strong> Competitive tweaks</li>
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<li><strong>MGE Mod:</strong> 1v1/2v2 training mode</li>
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</ul>
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<h2 id="troubleshooting">Troubleshooting</h2>
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<h3>Server Won't Start</h3>
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<ul>
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<li>Verify files: <code>steamcmd +app_update 232250 validate</code></li>
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<li>Check port 27015 availability</li>
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<li>Review console errors</li>
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</ul>
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<h3>Not in Server Browser</h3>
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<ul>
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<li>Verify <code>sv_lan 0</code></li>
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<li>Confirm ports forwarded</li>
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<li>Wait 5-10 minutes for registration</li>
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</ul>
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<h2>Additional Resources</h2>
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<ul>
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<li><a href="https://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/Windows_dedicated_server" target="_blank">Official TF2 Server Wiki</a></li>
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<li><a href="https://wiki.alliedmods.net/" target="_blank">SourceMod Documentation</a></li>
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<li><a href="https://forums.alliedmods.net/forumdisplay.php?f=108" target="_blank">AlliedModders TF2 Forum</a></li>
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</ul>
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<div style="background: #78350f; padding: 20px; border-left: 4px solid #f59e0b; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 4px;">
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<h3 style="color: #ffffff; margin-top: 0;">Important Notes</h3>
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<ul style="color: #fef3c7; line-height: 1.8;">
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<li>Keep server updated via SteamCMD</li>
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<li>Use strong RCON passwords</li>
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<li>Regular config backups</li>
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<li>Monitor for exploits</li>
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</ul>
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</div>
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