The
Clanring CTF Home server gives clans a enhanced way to play matches, a
rally timer for even starts, enhaced stats and scoring and easily accessable
server settings with a simple 4 digit admin code. It can also function
as a regular Threewav CTF4 server in skirmish mode while giving the ability
for players to warp to any level they choose. Most servers will prolly
be set to run in skirmish mode on the servers public port and in Clanring
mode on the private port.
Basic Setup
What you get in the crctf2x.* file:
This document in html format and MS Word format.
The crctf2x.txt file with basic info and version updates.
A progs folder containing all the Crctf qc files.
Fastqcc.exe, the best qc compiler avaliable today. NOTE: fastqcc MAY have problems compiling the latest version of CRCTF. For this reason it is currently not included in this archive. If you experience problems with it, use a more basic compiler like qccdos.
A sample autoexec.cfg for the server itself.
There are only a couple steps that need to be taken to setup a clanring server. This setup is done by setting a couple of variables and recompiling the server code. All settings are located in the settings.qc file. These settings are as follows.
ADMIN_CODE_REAL ==> the 4 digit code used to get admin powers
LOCKOUT ==> Default value for lockout 1 enables, 0 disables
LOCK_NUM ==> Default value for lockmax, 2 => 8 0 disables
DEBUGGING ==> Do not turn this on unless testing, removes all security from server.
TEAM_CAPTURE_CUSTOM ==> 1 enables, 0 disables. This is the custom Threewave CTF files, you want to run this, except under extremely rare circumstances.
OBSERVER_ENTRY ==> 1 enables, 0 disables. Whether or not you enter the server as an observer.
FORCE_RESPAWN ==> the number of seconds till players are automatically respawned, 0 disables
LOCK_LEVEL ==> locks the game onto a single level 1 enables, 0 disables
TM_SV_AIM ==> if sv_aim 0.93 should be used in teamplay; 1 enables, 0 disables
OVERRIDE_VOTES ==> percentage of players needed to start timer with override function
AUTO_RESPAWN ==> How long before a player auotmatically respawns.
USE_PLS ==> 1 if the PLS (see below) should be used, 0 for CTF default. Skirmish mode
CORPSES ==>1 if you want the dead bodies around, 0 to have a clean floor
NORUNES ==>1 for no runes, 0 for runes
EXPANDED_MAPS ==>0 if you only have the Threewave maps, 1 if you only have Threewave + Expansion, 2 if you have the complete All-Star map set (recommended).
The next things you want to take care of are the server greeting messages, what a player sees when he connects. The greeting can be anything you want as long as it contains the string “Running Clanring CTF Home Server v2.8” as the second line.
SERVER_GREETING_CLANRING ==> This is what a player will see if entering in Clanring mode.
SERVER_GREETING_RED ==> This is what the player will see if entering while the server is in skirmish mode and is put on the red team.
SERVER _GREETING_BLUE ==> This is what the player will see if entering while the server is in skirmish mode and is put on the blue team.
SERVER_GREETING_OBSERVER_CR ==> This is what the player will see when entering as an obserever in Clanring mode
SERVER_GREETING_OBSERVER_SK
==>
This is what the player will see when entering as an obserever in Skirmish
mode
Next you’ll want to set the level sequence, you get to run through 25 levels, if you don’t have 25 levels you want to cycle through just put “none” in the slot. Example:
level_1 = "ctf1";
level_2 = "ctf2";
level_3 = "ctf3";
level_4 = "ctf4";
level_5 = "ctf5";
level_6 = "ctf6";
level_7 = "ctf7";
level_8 = "ctf8";
level_7 = "ctf2m1";
level_8 = "ctf2m2";
level_9 = "ctf2m3";
level_10 = "ctf2m4";
level_11 = "ctf2m5";
level_12 = "ctf2m6";
level_13 = "ctf2m7";
level_14 = "ctf2m8";
level_15 = "none";
level_16 = "none";
level_17 = "none";
level_18 = "none";
level_19 = "none";
level_20 = "none";
level_21 = "none";
level_22 = "none";
level_23 = "none";
level_24 = "none";
level_25 = "none";
You will also set your custom level names here if you have any. In addition, set a "description" for the map which is its full name. custom_1
= "lilmap";
custom_2
= "kaboom";
custom_3
= "prtyhrty";
custom_4
= "none";
custom_5
= "none";
custom_6
= "none";
custom_7
= "none";
custom_8
= "none";
custom_9
= "none";
custom_10
= "none";
custom_11
= "none";
custom_12
= "none";
Thats
all the qc files you will have to modify, after you set these variables
run your QuakeC compiler in the progs directory. This will create
the progs.dat for the server, next you’ll have to set the samelevel and
other server settings in the autoexec.cfg.
The
samelevel variable works like the teamplay one in CTF. Add up the
features you want, and the total is your samelevel setting. Most
likely, you'll want to run "samelevel 7". (you want the server to
run in non-clanring mode by default, and have it switch to clanring when
you need it for competition)
TEAM_HEALTH_PROTECT
= 1; // No health damage from friendly fire
TEAM_ARMOR_PROTECT
= 2; // No armor damage from friendly fire
TEAM_DROP_ITEMS
= 4;// Allow players to drop packs and weapons
CLANRING_MODE
= 8;// Clanring competition mode
TEAM_STATIC_TEAMS
= 16;//Don’t allow players to change teams in Skirmish mode
FLIMIT_MODE
= 32; // If in CR mode we
end match by frags
TLIMIT_MODE
= 64; // If in CR mode we end match by time
When
you set the hostname it would proable be helpful to put “CRCTF 2.8” somewhere
in the name. And when you set the teamplay variable in
Red(implse
233) ==> Sets
player color to 4.
Blue(impulse
234) ==> Sets
player color to 13.
Ready(impulse
40) ==> this signals the server that you are
ready to play and you'd like to be placed on a team. It will then
place you on a team if you pant color matches one of the team pant colors,
or it will create a new team if it doesn't. You cannot join a team
when you pants color is white. If you receive the error "Invalid
Color" you either have white pants or there are already 2 teams and your
color doesn't match either of them. Use "playerlist" to see the existing
team colors. The ready command will also give you your 3 digit ghost
id code, you will need this code if you get disconnected and you try to
re-enter the game. Note: When all players on a server have
joined teams and the game is not being run by an observer, the game will
automatically start at 1 minute countdown, once this is up, the match will
begin.
NotReady(impulse
41) ==> this says that you're not happy with
your current team. It will remove you from your team and eliminate
your team if you were the last person remaining. It will also stop
the countdown if the game is being run without an observer. If a match
is in progress and you are on a team your frags will be set to zero and
you will be made an observer.
Observer(impulse
42) ==> this removes you from your team and
makes you an observer. You can view the match without interferring
as an observer. You may also pass through doors and teleporters in
observer mode. Note: If you join a match in progress or if
the match starts and you do not have a team, you will automatically be
made an observer. You can type "Ready" to join a team if you are
an observer, even if match is in progress.
Camera(impulse
171) ==> this removes you from your team and
makes you a camera. You can view the match without interferring as
an observer. Jump will let you move between cameras.
Playerlist(impulse
80) ==> a very valuable command, this allows
you to see the status of everyone on the server and to see what the pant
colors of the existing teams are. It will also denote who is and
admin as well as observer.
Ghost(impulse
50) ==> this command allows you to rejoin
a game as yourself if you get disconnected from the server. The game
will then prompt you for your 3 digit code that you were given when you
typed "ready".
Warp(impulse
48) ==> allows changing of levels. If
you are not an admin, you need the approval of half of the people on the
server, or a minimum of 3 people to change levels. After you type
in "warp" and hit enter, you will be given a episode listing type in the
episode number and hit enter and then hit the level number. It will
then request that the remaining people on the server confirm that this
is where you want to go. Once a sufficient number of people have
typed "yes" at the console, the level will change. Note: Episode
5 are the deathmatch levels, Episode 6 is the ctfstart level, Episode 7
are the CTF 3.x levels, Episode 8 are the CTF 4.x levels, and Episode 9
are your custom levels.
Commands(impulse
99) ==> gives a listing of all available commands.
Admin(impulse
51) ==> initiates admin authorization sequence.
You are prompted for the 4 digit code. If you are unsuccessful at
typing the code more than a couple times, the game assumes you are trying
to hack the server and disconnects you. If you are already an admin,
you will become a normal observer.
Score(impulse
76) ==> tells you the current score.
ViewRecord(impulse
44) ==> tells the scores and playerinfo from
the previous match.
ModStatus(impulse
49) ==> gives information about current settings.
AutoCam(impulse
173) ==> engages AutoCam system which will
switch you to the most interesting camera every 30 seconds.
PlayerStats(impulse
81) ==> Gives stats about players, such as
kills, deaths, friendly kills, enemy kills.
ClanStats(impulse
82) ==> Gives stats about players, such as
kills, deaths, friendly kills, enemy kills.
WeaponStats(impulse
83) ==> Gives stats about your ammo usage,
how much damage potential you've fired and how much damage you've actually
inflicted, and the percentage.
Efficiency(impulse
84) ==> Gives efficiency ratings about players,
currently kill efficiency and ammo efficiency.
BackPack(impulse
20) ==> Drops a backpack with some ammo.
Weapon(impulse
21) ==> Drops the currently selected weapon.
Flagstatus(impulse
23) ==> Gives the status of each of the flags.
StatDump(impulse
43) ==> Toggles whether or not you will receive
a stat summary at the end of the match.
Timerstart(impulse
130) ==> Initiates Timer Override Function.
If done by an admin it sets 10 minutes of rally time, non-admin 1 minute.
Identify(impulse
141) ==> Binding to a key allows you to id
whoever you are looking at.
AutoWeapon(impulse
248) ==> Toggles whether or not you will automatically
ready a weapon when you pick it up.
Warplist(impulse
235) ==> Gives you a episode listing as when
you enter the warp command.
AutoCam
(impulse 173)
==> Engages AutoCamera Mode. AutoCamera allows Observers to catch
the most exciting events of a match by switching to the best Camera Spots
of the level and following the action for you. Hands free spectating.
Acts much like Camera men at
ChaseCam (impulse
201) ==> This removes you from your team and enters you into ChaseCam
AutoChase (impulse
) ==> This is an automated version of ChaseCam, in which the game
QuakeTV (impulse 207)
==> Toggles QuakeTV system which is a combination of AutoChase and
AutoWeapon (impulse
87) ==> Toggles AutoWeapon Switching Modes.
OFF = No autoweapon
Vkick (impulse252)
==> Allows players to kick other players off the server by a majority vote.
Skirmish mode only.
Smooth(impulse205)==>Uses
some packet editing to "smooth out" the Chasecam view.
Freelook(impulse209)==>Allows
you to guide your own viewpoint, much like holding the fire button in Faq-proxy.
Statusbar(impulse70)==>Turns
off the CTF and QuakeTV status bars, use impulses 71 to 81 to set it back.
They carry the same value as in native
Timerstart(impulse
130) ==> starts the game timer with a
10 minute rally time.
Tlimit(impulse
142) ==> In Clanring mode it will affect
the current timer (rally or match), in skirmish mode it will set the level
change time.
Flimit(impulse
144) ==> Sets the fraglimit in any 3 digit
number.
.Skick(impulse
75) ==> initiates kick routine. game
will then display the names of those on the server one by one. Use
the "Yes" and "No" commands for each player.
Showscore(impulse
200) ==> shows the current clan score to everyone
on the server.
Score(impulse
76) ==> shows the current clan score to you.
Ghostlist(impulse
160) ==> gives you a listing of all ghosts
in database. Information displayed is the id code, clan number, and number
of frags. Note: all ghost data is cleared at start of match.
Playerlist(impulse
154) ==> same as listed in player commands.
Clearclans(impulse
161) ==> clears all clan information, including
removal of all individuals from each clan and removal of clan color information.
Warp(impulse
48) ==> same as in player commands, except
that level change is instantaneous since approval of other players is not
required.
Commands(impulse
99) ==> listing of currently available commands.
Dmset(impulse
68) ==> Toggles between deathmatch modes.
Modeset
(impulse 147) ==> Toggles between skirmish
and clanring modes.
Timerpause(impulse
45) ==> freezes the timer and all players.
ViewRecord(impulse
44) ==> tells the scores and playerinfo from
the previous match.
Lockout(impulse
46) ==> toggles whether players can join a
match in progress.
Lockmax(impulse
47) ==> toggles the number of players that
can be on a team, available values are between 2 and 8.
ModStatus(impulse
49) ==> gives information about current settings.
MakeCam(impulse
170) ==> creates a camera at your current
position with the first available number.
RemoveCam(impulse
172) ==> removes the current camera.
Efficiency(impulse
84) ==> Gives efficiency ratings about players,
currently kill efficiency and ammo efficiency.
StatDump(impulse
43) ==> Toggles whether or not you will receive
a stat summary at the end of the match.
Camera(impulse
171) ==> This removes you from your team and
makes you a camera. You can view the match without interferring as
an observer. Spacebar will let you move between cameras.
Aimset(impulse
150) ==> Toggles SV_AIM between 0.93 and 2.
Runset(impulse
184) ==>Set the SV_MAXSPEED to any 3 digit
number.
Dropset(impulse
148) ==> Whether or not players are allowed
to drop backpacks and weapons.
Protectset(impulse
147) ==> Toggles between the team protect
modes, armor, health or both.
StaticTmSet(impulse
151) ==> Whether or not players are allowed
to change teams in Skirmish mode.
MatchEnd(impulse
133) ==>Ends a match in progress.
MatchSet(impulse
135)==> In Clanring mode it will toggle the conditions a match ends,
Timelimit, Fraglimit, or both Timelimit and Fraglimit. Thisis
SetPent(impulse
54)==> Toggles the Pentagram of Protection
SetQuad(impulse
53)==> Toggles the Quad Damage
SetEyes(impulse
55)==> Toggles the Ring of Shadows
SetRunes(impulse
56)==> Toggles the presence of the CTF runes
Reset(impulse
52)==> Restarts the level you're currently on.
Example (with some made-up map names):
custom_1_description
= "Littlemap";
custom_2_description
= "KaBoom CTF";
custom_3_description
= "Part Hearty";
custom_4_description
= "N/A";
custom_5_description
= "N/A";
custom_6_description
= "N/A";
custom_7_description
= "N/A";
custom_8_description
= "N/A";
custom_9_description
= "N/A";
custom_10_description
= "N/A";
custom_11_description
= "N/A";
custom_12_description
= "N/A";
the
server.cfg or autoexec.cfg make sure you have teamplay 1?CRCTF so it will
work with the included Qspy tab.
sporting events.
Mode. In this Observer
Mode, you follow behind the selected player at an over the shoulder
perspective. Similar to
the view of some third-person games like Tomb Raider. Pressing Jump
will switch between players.
automatically follows the most
exciting player to watch.
AutoCam.
switching period. SMART
= Changes to weapon when you pick it up or get ammo for it, except
lightening gun under water,
and it will not switch to explosive weapons when you pick up a back
pack. ON = Normal Quake
AutoWeapon Switching.
3wave ctf.
alos
set in the samelevel variable.