Interactive topic - Questions, suggestion and issues

[darkdks]

Post here any simple questions, problems using the tool, feature request, feedback etc.

If you have a more complex or detailed bug, please check this template to open a bug report.

[AiVo7z]

Hey, not an issue with the tool itself, but the download is horrible slow from github :(

[darkdks]

Strange, for me it takes about 3-2 seconds to download.

[AiVo7z]

Hey darkdks, I've now found an issue. it appears that the maps drop out of map cycle, how to avoid this?
I need to click reinstall item and then just check the box add map in cycle then I also get the message "list index out of bounds (3)" for every map I've in list, even if I updated only one.
That the maps get removed from list, is only once in a while :/

[darkdks]

AiVo7z tryed to reproduce the issue, no sucess.
Can you post the full steps to reproduce the bug and some screenshots?

[oratex]

I keep getting "Exception Adding item: failed to download." error when trying to put maps into the server from the workshop by ID, URL, every way possible.

[AiVo7z]

I redownloaded the tool, wiped configs and the error dissappeared somehow. As soon as I see that my maps aint in the map cycle anymore, I'll post a screenshot, probably the error will appear again then.

Last time that error appeared was after updating the dedicated Server from v1060 to v1061. Maybe Tripwire messed with the config and your tool was outputting that issue then. It's pretty much possible due to that error no longer appears after redownloading your tool.

You did a great Job btw, I used your tool from beginning and it improved well, I love the Option to update your Server also into beta! (esp. for newbs a must-have) and also having the webadmin implemented into your tool was a great idea. No Need to Close it after starting the Server.

One Thing I've noticed: if you're using the other method to have custom maps (Redirect from URL i.e. skillservers) it is not Shown in your list. That's common sense bcoz it got no relation/connection to the Workshop nor can you upload it. But in Server tab, it would be useful to have that in droplist.

Maybe, to improve your tool even more, add a section for Workshop maps and Redirect maps? So you could check a box to enable both, or the one you prefer and maybe make that automatic. Atm you Need to put the map in your PCServer-KFGame on your own as well as download the map and put it in your KFGame\BrewedPC\Maps Folder on your own as well (if you're using Redirect from URL). It would be a great Addition and more ppl would use your tool. Not every map,especially previous Version can be found on Workshop.

A map called deadly_house_hard is crazy but funny, not in Workshop but Redirect Server. You probably know about that second method ? If you dont, I could go more into Detail.

[darkdks]

oratex is it possible that you just forgotten the 'STEAMCMD' folder? the 'STEAMCMD' folder should also be placed in the server folder, along with the executable. If you forget the STEAMCMD folder will generate that kind of error.

AiVo7z Thank you for your feedback.
About the maps droping from cycle list that happens sometimes when the server is updated. It's more about tripwire update than the tool. In fact the tool try to help put all maps back when that happens.
Some versions ago had some errors regarding reinstalling the item, but I think this was fixed.

About adding redirect listing
This is an excelent ideia, I will try to put this function soon, really needed.

[oratex]

Yeah i did not place steamcmd there. But somehow some maps got installed i tried doing more it didnt work. Ill try adding steamcmd later. Thanks for fast response

[oratex]

Placing steamcmd on server folder fixed the issue for previous maps i tried to add then it came back again for new ones.. idk why

[darkdks]

i think its because the tool added the maps to server subscribe list, so when you started the server it downloaded the new maps, and when you come back to the tool the maps were there.
In the next version i'll put a steamcmd check to avoid that kind of mistake.
Thanks for you feedback

[AiVo7z]

I've got another Idea.
You could make it possible that the webadmin logs in automatically. Not ask for username/Password, nor that you even see the Screen. So if you started the Server it jumps right to the Screen like you logged in, the homescreen of webadmin.
Make it an Option you can choice to have it or not.
Imo it is not needed to Password protect it at that Point, nor isit a risc, since you've launched the tool and the Server anyway. It is just an useless step and improves it a Little.

There're also Little tweaks to the serveradmin Panel to have it work better. I.e. you can fix the shown rounds on endless mod as well as Display Level of each perk and the difficulty if you press "Server info" in webadmin. All you have to do is fix some lines of codes or add a few lines of 2-3 cfgs. It could be a button like "fix my webadmin to Show xyz". Theres a guide on what Needs to be changed, if you like and if that's allowed, I'd link it here. Found in Workshop of KF2 btw.

Also got more ideas, such as a the possibility to have more than one map cycle and activate it. Like 1 cycle got official maps only, one got a few custom maps and another one got all you have and or funmaps w/e. The tool only neds to rewrite the config then.
Webadmin alrdy got that Option, but if you ask me it's horrible broken and kinda complicated/confusing at some Point. So I stopped using it.

Another Option you might want to add, to refresh the serveradmin by automatic, such as every 10 seconds. So you're always up to date whos on it, or the kicklist is up to date without tabbing out if your game/current window. Was a Little broken when I tried that with a browser and an app doing it. Maybe you've got more luck. Ofc all of that ideas should be able to being enabled or disabled by any time.

One last Thing :) if you want to make your tool even more attractive, find a way to Launch 2 Server with only 1 button to press. I tried that method you've mentioned (with Option -config if I can remember) and also 2nd configs but whatever I do, one Server isnt registering into steamservers and therefore not shown in serverbrowser list ingame.. Also always says it runs a 2nd instance if I'd like to kill it etc.

If a 2nd instance was launched, you could have like a 2nd webadmin opened and be able to maintance it all from your tool. I know you got to change the ports and also Forward it as an user (last Thing is something you cant do for us tho) but everything else can be done with Code. And I bet ppl will love it.

Thanks!

[Plgue]

I have an issue. Whenever I try to download a map off the workshop, it just says failed and put's it in unknown with the name "???"

[darkdks]

AiVo7z thanks for you feedback, some of that is already possible with kf2server tool and somes is plained for future=)

Plgue is it possible that you just forgotten the 'STEAMCMD' folder? the 'STEAMCMD' folder should also be placed in the server folder, along with the executable. If you forget the STEAMCMD folder will generate that kind of error.

[AiVo7z]

@darkdks I've found an additional issue.

If I click on Server tab and I add a new Profile, the additional Parameters, such as mods aint saved. As soon as I Change Profile or restart the servertool, everything is saved like game length, difficulty, map etc. but the line additional Parameters is blank.

However, if I Change the Default Profile "max Players" it does save it. Your Parameter For max Players didn't work for me, or changed Slots to 1. You may should Change your Default line to "?Mutator=KFMutator.KFMutator_MaxPlayersV2?MaxPlayers=12?" and Change 12 to the amount of possible Slots.

For now, I can't save a Profile and add a mod without copying it on my own.

Thanks.

[darkdks]

AiVo7z Thanks for you feedback.

You are right, this happens with 1.1.5. On 2.0 Alpha i tested and it already fixed.

About the command line is true, i did a mistake when i took the printscreen, i just wrote the command by hand for an example, but ill fix it too in the readme, this can generate confusion and more mistakes.
And oh, you can omit the last '?' at the end, the next param already have it.

i'll release version 2.0 in some weeks, for now I found a trick, change the additional paramenter and close the application to save it.

[MaximoMidnight]

1. I downloaded 30 Maps from Workshop using Steam not your tool.( about 8GB ) ,
   Its very time-consuming to add 30 single maps. So i thougt i can copy the downloaded files and put them in cache folder in same folder where the server is installed. Your tool recognizes the maps and i can play them. But then they get deleted and they became unknown.

How can i add already existing files to your tool without download them again ?
Where must i put them?

2. Please add the option that i can remove/delete multiple ??? files and not one for one.

3. Please add desciptions off your features. What does Auto reconnect to wemadmin do , why should i use it ?

4. Please add option to add muliply ID / or Links on the same time. I mean when i create a list with links your tool should recognize the links and add them to list. not one link only.

5. When i add links from webbrowser the browser closes and i have to search for maps again. Please add function that i can add maps without closing the webbroswer

Sorry for my bad english

Thank you for this great tool.

[darkdks]

How can i add already existing files to your tool without download them again ?
Where must i put them?
If the maps/mods shows in unknown tab is because there are entrys for workshop, but these files are missing in the cache directory. The cache directory is in KFGame\Cache, and the struture needs to be with ID, like when the server download the files. ie: KF2_SERVER\KFGame\Cache\772927125\BrewedPC

Please add the option that i can remove/delete multiple ??? files and not one for one.
In 1.1.5 already there's this option in mod/maps tab, maybe just the unknowed there is no.

Please add desciptions off your features. What does Auto reconnect to wemadmin do , why should i use it ?
Yeh, it's true, i need to do a full documentation, in my version 2.0 the tool will show some tips.
And the connect to webadmin checkbox will open automaticaly the webadmin inside the tool when the webadmin goes online.

Please add option to add muliply ID / or Links on the same time. I mean when i create a list with links your tool should recognize the links and add them to list. not one link only.
There is a option in add button to add multiple items in a queue to download and install at the same time. But make a backup of list of maps and put they back again to application is a thing that i'm really thinking about.

[MaximoMidnight]

Thank you for the quick answer.

i added question / possible feature Nr.5 :

When i add links from webbrowser the browser closes and i have to search for maps again.How about the function that i can add maps without closing the webbroswer

[NicholasJonesCode]

darkdks first i want to thank you for your efforts. I've been working on setting up a kf2 server for a few days, and this tool is a big help to the community.

I'm having a bit of a problem with the installation. I copied the proper files and cmd folder in my KF2_server folder, and I installed it, then when I start it up, i get this:

here is my D:\kf2_server\KFGame\Config

if you could please help that would be appreciated. I started both the installation and the program as admin, also. Anyway, I really don't wanna do a big manual server setup again, cause i deleted it xD. That's why im trying to use your tool. I'm at home pretty often, so I will help in any way I can : )

[darkdks]

NicholasJonesCode Just start the server one time to create the configs files and try again

[NicholasJonesCode]

lol that worked, thanks man <3

[NicholasJonesCode]

I'm getting a LOT of fails to download, is there a reason for that?
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1258411772
this one right now. I got a couple of others to work, but only have many tries

[darkdks]

That happens for any map/mod or just for some items? A picture is welcome too
Just added this item, no problem, worked fine http://prntscr.com/jckrkp

[NicholasJonesCode]

it happens with pretty much any map :/

[darkdks]

Did you put the steamcmd folder that was in the rar along with the tool?

[NicholasJonesCode]

D:\kf2_server -

yes i did. Just got another 2 maps to work again last night, but then start acting up again.

[darkdks]

Well, it's strange.
Since 1.2.1 is a newer version, try with the version 1.1.5. https://github.com/darkdks/KF2ServerTool/releases/tag/1.1.5
Give me a feedback about 1.1.5, if it works.

If the problem still happens for some reason you have the option to let the server download the maps and just the use the tool to help you with the rest:

How to do it

• Browser workshop or put an id to add a map and uncheck all boxes (download item now, add map entry, add map cycle), just let checked "Subscribe the server". The added map will go to Unknowed tab, its ok.
  http://prntscr.com/jcvduv
  http://prntscr.com/jcve4i

• Do it for all your new maps, close the tool and open the server for some time. The server will download the subscribted maps (how many time depends how much maps you added). You can follow the server terminal to know if is downloading.

• When the server finish to download all maps, close the server and open the tool again, you will see these maps now in map tab, it means the server downloaded the files, now select all added maps and click in reainstall option, uncheck Download the item now and let checked add map cycle, add map entry, and ok.
  http://prntscr.com/jcvozs

[NicholasJonesCode]

Thank you so much for the advice and input, dark, I appreciate it. I will let you know how it goes.

[darkdks]

First of all sorry for the delay, I have been very busy.

@RafaelCM You are right! Is that what i need to do. Thanks for the feedback.

@GreenGhost21
But I'll look to it for the next updates. Thanks for the feedback.

[GreenGhost21]

Glad to see you having the time to respond at last! I'd like to take this time to repeat my request:

Could you make it possible to have a custom Map Cycle order (and possibly even "Empty" maps that would serve as organizers in the cycle)?

I'd attach an example of what I mean to here, but I found out that the update sadly reset the map cycle, making it even more important to have a good way to organize the map cycle. However, this is what I was able to cobble together, to show what I mean:

I have many, many more maps on the server, which is why I want to sort them so people can better find the maps they want when playing on my server. If you could make a way to do that with this tool, that would be amazing.

One tip I found while doing this is that a map cycle entry doesn't need to have a map attached to be used in the map list (though if the entry is chosen, it goes to the default map, which is KF-BioticsLab for my server). Maybe you'll find that helpful.

[NicholasJonesCode]

Hey, I've used this tool a while ago, but I'm picking it up again.. I cant figure out how to get my friend to join my server. We've tried the deal where you right click a name and click "Join Game" but that doesnt seem to work. My server doesn't appear to be on any tab of the server browser either...

Is there a specific way people are supposed to join? I didnt see anything in the github page or the readme. Thanks

[wookiefriseur]

Hey, I've used this tool a while ago, but I'm picking it up again.. I cant figure out how to get my friend to join my server. We've tried the deal where you right click a name and click "Join Game" but that doesnt seem to work. My server doesn't appear to be on any tab of the server browser either...

Is there a specific way people are supposed to join? I didnt see anything in the github page or the readme. Thanks

That problem isn't connected to the tool. Are you hosting locally? If so, then see this Guide (Section: Port Forwarding & Static IP) or this one.

If not: can your friend join by IP? Sometimes Steam privacy Settings prevent others from joining on you from chat. Try connecting from ingame console: Press F3 and type open <IP>

[NicholasJonesCode]

@wookiefriseur dude thanks so much for that link! I didn't know it existed, there is lots of helpful info here. I will try these, and your suggestion too.

[mgick]

add autoupdate for server

[mgick]

add autoupdate for server

I mean update the server not a tool

[imns1ght]

Hey, nice tool! I'm using it without problems, but the "Start Server" button starts even if the map isn't selected and the error message is displayed.

Release 1.3.7
Windows 10 x64

[pat4005]

Hi @darkdks, nice tool, all works fine, thank you for your work! Is someone interested in UI translation into russian? I can do one.

[Raieverr]

@darkdks Edited quite a lot on the Windows GUI wiki page, and renamed it to "K2ServerTool (Windows GUI)". You will need to update the Wiki page URL (here: https://github.com/darkdks/KF2ServerTool/wiki) to reflect the new name/URL. 👍

[darkdks]

@pat4005
Thank for your feedback, sorry for the delay. But i think a russian translation will be nice! Mainly because we improved the first steps of the tool, already with language selection from the beginning. I'm sure a russian translation can help new users who are confused by English :D

[darkdks]

@Raieverr WOW! Nice!!! Just updated it and also added a link into the readme main page. 😃 Thank you!

[Raieverr]

@Raieverr WOW! Nice!!! Just updated it and also added a link into the readme main page. 😃 Thank you!

More than happy to help. Thanks for the quick update and support. 👍

[Drillerbot]

Hello, I just wanted to ask if I can put two mods at the same time...lets say "Zedternal Reborn" + "Something else" (not weapon mods...I know how to run both together already) in the parameters...for example, to initiate Zedternal Reborn the command line is:

?game=ZedternalReborn.WMGameInfo_Endless_AllWeapons?difficulty=3?wave=15?dosh=50000?players=24

A little example above.

Can I add the command lines from another mod in there to run together?...or the mod have to have the "Support with...(Zedternal Reborn)" yes or yes for example?.

[wookiefriseur]

@Drillerbot Hmm.. not sure, if you can use 2 game modes at the same time. You could try comma, like when you use multiple Mutators: ?game=ZedternalReborn.WMGameInfo_Endless_AllWeapons,SomethingElse.Something

[humam2104]

Can you please fix this?
#26

[darkdks]

@humam2104 sorry for the delay. Just update your tool, i think it has been fixed.

[humam2104]

Thanks so much! I really appreciate the quick update.
One more thing, Can you add an option that enables multiple servers? your tool is perfect and really deserves it
Or at least provide an option in the program that changes the server name along with the profile name

[humam2104]

I have a suggestion to make, you can see in the picture that renaming the server would require me to type the whole thing again.
Please add a feature that shows the current name when I click Rename. Thanks! I just downloaded the new update and I'm excited to try the new features

[humam2104]

The program doesn't update to the latest BETA.. I had to do it manually.
I don't know what's wrong because it tells me that I have the latest BETA edition

[darkdks]

@humam2104 I've been inactive in KF2 for a few years now, so I don't know what the current beta is.
Post which command used to update manually. The commands may have been updated by tripware and the one in KF2ServerTool may not be the last one.

[humam2104]

Here:
app_update 232130 -beta preview

[darkdks]

The command in kf2servertool is different at the moment.
I added this to the list in a next update, at the moment I have no time to generate a new version, I also believe that there is not that much new stuff to update. I'll wait for next update. i hope soon. Thank you for the feedback

[pat4005]

@darkdks, I've added new translation, please review

[darkdks]

I just released a new version, 1.5.0.

These are small changes, including the option not to reorder the map cycle when adding a map (requested by a community member). Some minor reported fixes, and of course, contributions from you all. The Chinese and Russian languages have been added, thanks to contributions from users @ynct200123 and @pat4005. Thank you very much.

Regarding the current state of the project, I am amazed at how far it has come. Seeing users translating it into various languages makes me very happy, knowing that my work has somehow helped the community. I would like to do more with the tool, but currently, work consumes all my free time (yes, I am a programmer in real life, working at the largest software company in my country as a Senior Developer/Tech Lead). The most exciting part of this is that this small project was one of those I showcased when I joined this company, 5 years ago. So, it helped me as well.

Thank you for your patience, and the project is still alive! Now, bring on KF3!

[IvoKintobor]

suggestion... ability to add maps and mods to multiple servers at the same time? or have a master map list for all servers, somehow?

[darkdks]

@IvoKintobor
I recommend opening an issue as a feature request. If more people express this need, I can prioritize it for the next time I work on the project.

Thank you for the feedback.