Setting up a Server



Setting up a server to run DoD and allow people to play on it is rather easy. First you need to decide if you want to be able to play on it from the computer that is running the server, or have it be a dedicated server. A dedicated server is much more efficient in that it is run "out of game" - The server operator is not actually in game with everybody else, playing.

For now we'll deal with a server you can run and play in. (Non-dedicated) We'll use the basic server.cfg that comes with DoD for now, but you will want to customize it to your liking.

In order to get a server set up and running you need to do the following:

1. Open DoD, go to 'Multiplayer' then to 'Internet games.' 
2. Select 'Create game.' 
3. Now type in the name of the server, as you wanted it listed, and the max number of players on that server. Keep this low around 8 max if you run off Cable/DSL. Higher numbers will work if your connection is faster. It is HIGHLY recommended that 56k users do NOT run servers. 
4. Type in a password if you want one, be sure to give the password to the people you want to play on your server.
5. Select a map from the list on the right. 
6. Click advanced. 
7. Now you need to set these settings. They are perfectly fine by default but you might want to change a few things. The following is a brief explanation of each: 


· Frag Limit - Recommended that you leave this at 0, anything else will end the round when the limit is reached. 
· Time limit - How long each round will last. 30-40 minutes is recommended.
· Falling Damage - Leave this on realistic or it people will be able to fall off very high things and not take any damage. 
· Footsteps - Allow other people to hear each other's footsteps. 
· Flashlight - Allows people to use their flashlight. 


8. Click 'Done' and you're set. Click 'OK' and the game will load. All you have to do now is wait for people to join.