Need Help with some server stuff

[rbombx2345]

I was wondering if anyone knows how to make a server online 24/7 or something like that because right my server only works online if i have the Source open. And i want to know if i change the source or add a npc to the source or a command and i do the command online to update the server, will everyone who has the client get the update?

[ruddy2003]

Well, to get the server up 24/7 you need a host, or a server :P. I dont know to much about it but you will need to pay if you want a host/server. You can just leave your computer on 24/7 but I wouldnt do that :P.

Erm, you have to release patchs. autopatch. you will have to change it to work for your IP. As not npos look for guides its easy top do

[.Beatz]

Originally Posted by rbombx2345

I was wondering if anyone knows how to make a server online 24/7 or something like that because right my server only works online if i have the Source open. And i want to know if i change the source or add a npc to the source or a command and i do the command online to update the server, will everyone who has the client get the update?

Don't quite know what you are saying but I will try my best.
You will need a VPS to host your server 24/7 ()
A server cannot truly be 24/7 as you need to send out patches and updates to the game clients. For this you will need an autopatcher or something of that sort.
To update the source you will need to add stuff like NPCs and other stuff and then close the server and rebuild the server. Once you have done this the server can then be reopened for people to play.

IF you are only making new NPCs that have the "stock NPC" Names then no updates will need to be sent to the clients.
This is the same for most things unless you are making client side edits. e.g the wat stuff looks like the interface, Scrolls, Armor and stuff like that.

Also what do you mean "if I have the source open"?
Do you mean it will only work in debugging mode?
If this is what you mean open up OldCODB\bin\debug and from there run the application Called NewestCOServer or whatever the source is called.

Hope this answers your questions

[rbombx2345]

Originally Posted by mattyc2580

Don't quite know what you are saying but I will try my best.
You will need a VPS to host your server 24/7 ()
A server cannot truly be 24/7 as you need to send out patches and updates to the game clients. For this you will need an autopatcher or something of that sort.
To update the source you will need to add stuff like NPCs and other stuff and then close the server and rebuild the server. Once you have done this the server can then be reopened for people to play.

IF you are only making new NPCs that have the "stock NPC" Names then no updates will need to be sent to the clients.
This is the same for most things unless you are making client side edits. e.g the wat stuff looks like the interface, Scrolls, Armor and stuff like that.

Also what do you mean "if I have the source open"?
Do you mean it will only work in debugging mode?
If this is what you mean open up OldCODB\bin\debug and from there run the application Called NewestCOServer or whatever the source is called.

Hope this answers your questions

what do u mean by rebuild like remake it? or just close then server, paste the code to the new npc, then restart the server?
or do i have to remake it from scratch again?

[Fish*]

The fairly best VPS hosting ive been used for europe was EUK host.
Is less ping, very good support.
And there is never problems.
I have not got any so far.
Were still hosting there and I will keep do it so far.
Also is not that expensive is around 40£ each month I think.

[.Beatz]

Originally Posted by rbombx2345

what do u mean by rebuild like remake it? or just close then server, paste the code to the new npc, then restart the server?
or do i have to remake it from scratch again?

No add all of your code in and then close the server and rebuild the solution.
You cant properly build the solution when the server is running that's why you need to do that.

Originally Posted by grillmad

The fairly best VPS hosting ive been used for europe was EUK host.
Is less ping, very good support.
And there is never problems.
I have not got any so far.
Were still hosting there and I will keep do it so far.
Also is not that expensive is around 40£ each month I think.

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