Server Messaging

[Desert Eagle]

Anyone get any type of messaging to work yet? Have tried via Punkbuster, and the server config to get messages to come across the screen, with no luck.

[RaptureReady]

Hey Desert Eagle, I am using PunkBuster to spam console messages. What I did was put the below in the pbsv.cfg files in your pb folder.

pb_sv_load svrmsgs.cfg //server console messages


Then I created another .cfg file named svrmsgs.cfg and put the following info:


pb_sv_taskempty

// Task setup for PunkBuster

pb_sv_task 20 620 "say Welcome to the Men of God Christian Gaming Server"
pb_sv_task 60 660 "say ^1No Foul Language or Bad Name Tags - "^3Use the ^1F bomb ^3and you will be KICKED/BANNED"
pb_sv_task 100 700 "say ^1Respect all players"
pb_sv_task 140 740 "say ^7Don't Cheat!! ^4You Will Be Caught then Banned!"
pb_sv_task 180 780 "say ^3No matter what you have done, Jesus can still forgive you"
pb_sv_task 220 820 "say ^5Please...^1WATCH YOUR LANGUAGE AND CONDUCT!"
pb_sv_task 260 860 "say ^3Visit our website for custom maps and mods...^2www.menofgod.us"
pb_sv_task 300 900 "say ^3Let's Talk! ^2Join us on TeamSpeak...^769.5.88.132"
pb_sv_task 340 940 "say ^3MoG Radio - ^2Listen on TeamSpeak or visit our website and click on the link"
pb_sv_task 380 980 "say ^5Hey you...yeah you...have you considered Jesus Christ today?"
pb_sv_task 420 1020 "say ^2Jesus loves us no matter what!"
pb_sv_task 460 1060 "say ^5Thanks for visiting our server."
pb_sv_task 500 1100 "say ^5Repent and thou shalt be saved saith the LORD!"
pb_sv_task 540 1140 "say ^2Help us keep it clean - please no foul language!"


The only thing I don't like about the new message system in CoD4 is the length, but o well.

I hope this helps. I know rudedog will probably get his server message mod running soon so can't wait for that.

RR

[Desert Eagle]

Do not have a pbsv.cfg in my pb folder.

[bullet-worm]

I have mine running, but it isn't 100% complete yet so I am loathe to release it. It is almost done though.

worm

[theMechanic]

Do not have a pbsv.cfg in my pb folder.

You need to make one with notepad with this info in it, restart your server, then go to your PB webtool, login with the webkey password, and click on write cfg button.
This will generate a full pbsv.cfg for PB

THE URL TO THE WEBTOOL WILL BE SOMETHING LIKE:
http://XXX.XXX.XXX:9025/

pb_sv_HttpPort 9025 //[Port #]
pb_sv_HttpAddr "xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx" //[server IP Address]
pb_sv_HttpRefresh 30 //[Seconds]
pb_sv_HttpKey "password here" //[Key]

[[ELS]WRX Boy]

I have mine running, but it isn't 100% complete yet so I am loathe to release it. It is almost done though.

worm

Worm, I assume running yours will render our servers unranked?

[bullet-worm]

Indeed. It is a mod.

worm

[Diva]

I have mine running, but it isn't 100% complete yet so I am loathe to release it. It is almost done though.

worm

hope you release soon :) thanks for working on that one

[MajorWoody]

I have mine running, but it isn't 100% complete yet so I am loathe to release it. It is almost done though.

worm
Stop typing, start modding :p

[bullet-worm]

I'll release that tonight (or maybe tomorrow morning).

I wanted to do more, but without info of what is within the FF files like the localization files, modding is going to be EXTREMELY limited... Hope IW gets that stuff out quick.

I'll put together a small dvar list so you can get your messages config file ready.

worm

[Daboys]

I have always used BatchRCON to send messages. Very easy to setup and requires no files on the server.

[RaDioAcTivE]

I have always used BatchRCON to send messages. Very easy to setup and requires no files on the server.

If you don't mind would you explain a bit about it?

[Daboys]

Sure, np

You can find it here: http://www.aliasfinder.co.uk/products/batchrcon/manual.htm

Basiclly ANY rcon command that the game supports can be exec with this program. Example, this is how I get messages on the server:

Download and unzip files

I create a batch file in the same folder as the file named "BatchRCONc.exe"
The batch file has this text in it: "batchrconc s=127.0.0.1 p=20100 silent=1 rcpw=password cmd="say ^1 Welcome to our server"

I then create a "Scheduled Task" in windows to launch the batch file every X mins.

That's it.

The great thing is you can use it to launch configs, restart server, etc.

[Desert Eagle]

The Punkbuster way is working fine for me.

[dorian_rast]

I'll try the pb messaging for now.

You can also type pb_sv_writecfg in your server console (or rcon pb_sv_writecfg) locally.

That is what I just did.

-d

[Bonez]

pb_sv_taskempty

// Task setup for PunkBuster

pb_sv_task 20 620 "say Welcome to the Men of God Christian Gaming Server"
pb_sv_task 60 660 "say ^1No Foul Language or Bad Name Tags - "^3Use the ^1F bomb ^3and you will be KICKED/BANNED"
pb_sv_task 100 700 "say ^1Respect all players"
pb_sv_task 140 740 "say ^7Don't Cheat!! ^4You Will Be Caught then Banned!"
pb_sv_task 180 780 "say ^3No matter what you have done, Jesus can still forgive you"
pb_sv_task 220 820 "say ^5Please...^1WATCH YOUR LANGUAGE AND CONDUCT!"
pb_sv_task 260 860 "say ^3Visit our website for custom maps and mods...^2www.menofgod.us"
pb_sv_task 300 900 "say ^3Let's Talk! ^2Join us on TeamSpeak...^769.5.88.132"
pb_sv_task 340 940 "say ^3MoG Radio - ^2Listen on TeamSpeak or visit our website and click on the link"
pb_sv_task 380 980 "say ^5Hey you...yeah you...have you considered Jesus Christ today?"
pb_sv_task 420 1020 "say ^2Jesus loves us no matter what!"
pb_sv_task 460 1060 "say ^5Thanks for visiting our server."
pb_sv_task 500 1100 "say ^5Repent and thou shalt be saved saith the LORD!"
pb_sv_task 540 1140 "say ^2Help us keep it clean - please no foul language!"
This only posts messages once and then that's it. How do you get this to loop? What do the numbers mean in terms of time? Like how long between messages, etc.?

[gss_gideon]

Confused on this.

1. Is there a comprehensive guide somewhere for PB messaging?
2. Does this affect the ability to keep a pure, "ranked" server?
3. Is the PB webtool a good one to use? I don't see any mention of it in my PB Folder and cannot find a reference to the file to download anywhere on the PB Site.

Thanks for the help


Gideon

[InfinityDevils]

I am running this on my machine since its up 24/7 anyways, had it for CoD2, CoD RconTool 6.1 alot of things still function on CoD4 but I mainly use it to run messages and thats it till the author hopefully updates it for Cod4.

http://www.cod-rcontool.com/

[Desert Eagle]

This only posts messages once and then that's it. How do you get this to loop? What do the numbers mean in terms of time? Like how long between messages, etc.?

It is looping automaticaly for me just the way it is written

[Bonez]

Confused on this.

1. Is there a comprehensive guide somewhere for PB messaging?
2. Does this affect the ability to keep a pure, "ranked" server?
3. Is the PB webtool a good one to use? I don't see any mention of it in my PB Folder and cannot find a reference to the file to download anywhere on the PB Site.

Thanks for the help


Gideon

1. It doesn't have to be "comprehensive" as it's very simple.
2. No.
3. Not sure, but you won't need it for PB messaging.


Here's the easiest way to do it:

- Get on your game server and type this into the console: /pb_sv_writecfg

What that does is make a pbsv.cfg file. Now stop your server and copy the pbsv.cfg file to your computer desktop and open that file with notepad and at the very bottom add this: pb_sv_load svrmsgs.cfg //server console messages

Then create a new notepad file and rename it from untitled.txt to svrmsgs.cfg and add the following:

pb_sv_taskempty

// Task setup for PunkBuster

pb_sv_task 20 620 "say Welcome to the Men of God Christian Gaming Server"
pb_sv_task 60 660 "say ^1No Foul Language or Bad Name Tags - "^3Use the ^1F bomb ^3and you will be KICKED/BANNED"
pb_sv_task 100 700 "say ^1Respect all players"
pb_sv_task 140 740 "say ^7Don't Cheat!! ^4You Will Be Caught then Banned!"
pb_sv_task 180 780 "say ^3No matter what you have done, Jesus can still forgive you"
pb_sv_task 220 820 "say ^5Please...^1WATCH YOUR LANGUAGE AND CONDUCT!"
pb_sv_task 260 860 "say ^3Visit our website for custom maps and mods...^2www.menofgod.us"
pb_sv_task 300 900 "say ^3Let's Talk! ^2Join us on TeamSpeak...^769.5.88.132"
pb_sv_task 340 940 "say ^3MoG Radio - ^2Listen on TeamSpeak or visit our website and click on the link"
pb_sv_task 380 980 "say ^5Hey you...yeah you...have you considered Jesus Christ today?"
pb_sv_task 420 1020 "say ^2Jesus loves us no matter what!"
pb_sv_task 460 1060 "say ^5Thanks for visiting our server."
pb_sv_task 500 1100 "say ^5Repent and thou shalt be saved saith the LORD!"
pb_sv_task 540 1140 "say ^2Help us keep it clean - please no foul language!"

Change the messages to your liking, take both files, copy them to your pb folder on your server, restart the server and you're done! Enjoy. :)

[Bonez]

It is looping automaticaly for me just the way it is writtenI figured out my problem and i see how it loops now. Thanks. :)

[gss_gideon]

Ok. I got that done and put the two files in the COD4/PB Folder but no messages. Do I have to execute it from some other file like the main server config file?

Gideon

[FWF.Ranger]

1. It doesn't have to be "comprehensive" as it's very simple.
2. No.
3. Not sure, but you won't need it for PB messaging.


Here's the easiest way to do it:

- Get on your game server and type this into the console: /pb_sv_writecfg

What that does is make a pbsv.cfg file. Now stop your server and copy the pbsv.cfg file to your computer desktop and open that file with notepad and at the very bottom add this: pb_sv_load svrmsgs.cfg //server console messages

Then create a new notepad file and rename it from untitled.txt to svrmsgs.cfg and add the following:



Change the messages to your liking, take both files, copy them to your pb folder on your server, restart the server and you're done! Enjoy. :)

What is the stock info in the pbsv.cfg file? What should be in there when i do the writecfg from the server? Think i deleted something on accident sorry I IS NOOB :P

[[ELS]WRX Boy]

Ranger, just delete the file and rewrite it again using the command provided. Once you have a fresh copy, add the new line executing your message config at the very end.

As for the messages looping, I am not having any problems. They continue to loop on our server the entire time. I did notice that every once in a while, it would hiccup and throw two messages up simultaneously, but other than that, the PB route is working great.

One thing I added to the message config was the color tags just because I can never remember them.
/////// In game text Color Tags ////////
// ^1=red
// ^2=green
// ^3=yellow
// ^4=dark blue
// ^5=light blue
// ^6=pink
// ^7=white
// ^8=black

[FWF.Ranger]

Thanks duh lol

[GS=Bunny]

Ok. I got that done and put the two files in the COD4/PB Folder but no messages.

Just leave a space between all the other text and the pb_sv_load svrmsgs.cfg //server console messages
and it will launch.

The columns of numbers represents the time between messages in seconds. In the example, messages are spaced 20 seconds apart. Hence the 20, 40, 60, etc in the first column. The second column of numbers represents the loop time. Note, in the example, the fist line of the second column of numbers is 20 seconds later then the last line of the first column of numbers.

The example config assumes you will use all 14 message slots. If you cut it down to 7, you have to change the second column of numbers to reflect the loop time like this:


pb_sv_task 20 220 "say xxx"
pb_sv_task 60 260 "say xxx"
pb_sv_task 100 300 "say xxx"
pb_sv_task 140 340 "say xxx!"
pb_sv_task 180 380 "say xxx"


If you just cut down the example like this:


pb_sv_task 20 620 "xxx"
pb_sv_task 60 660 "say xxx"
pb_sv_task 100 700 "say xxx"
pb_sv_task 140 740 "say xxx!"
pb_sv_task 180 780 "say xxx"


The first messages reappears at 620. That's a long time from 180. I hope this helps!

[Bonez]

This is what i am currently using:

pb_sv_task 30 390 "say ^3Welcome to ^6[^7aTx^6] ^5Assault TactiX ^3 game server!"
pb_sv_task 60 420 "say ^3^6[^7aTx^6] ^3 is RECRUITING! Add ^5bonez214 ^3to your Xfire if interested."
pb_sv_task 90 450 "say ^3Respect all players and have fun!"
pb_sv_task 120 480 "say ^3Don't cheat!! ^5You will be caught then banned!"
pb_sv_task 150 510 "say ^3Join us on TeamSpeak: ^58.9.4.38:8820 ^6Pass: ^5xxx"
pb_sv_task 180 540 "say ^3Thank you for visiting our server. Come back soon!"
pb_sv_task 210 570 "say ^3Welcome to ^6[^7aTx^6] ^5Assault TactiX ^3 game server!"
pb_sv_task 240 600 "say ^3^6[^7aTx^6] ^3 is RECRUITING! Add ^5bonez214 ^3to your Xfire if interested."
pb_sv_task 270 630 "say ^3Respect all players and have fun!"
pb_sv_task 300 660 "say ^3Don't cheat!! ^5You will be caught then banned!"
pb_sv_task 330 690 "say ^3Join us on TeamSpeak: ^58.9.4.38:8820 ^6Pass: ^5xxx"
pb_sv_task 360 720 "say ^3Thank you for visiting our server. Come back soon!"
With the above setup, i'm getting double and triple message posts on-screen. It starts out single posts like normal, but after playing for a while, it starts double and triple posting messages on the screen.

This is what i'm gonna try next unless someone can see where i went wrong above:

pb_sv_task 30 "say ^3Welcome to ^6[^7aTx^6] ^5Assault TactiX ^3 game server!"
pb_sv_task 60 "say ^3^6[^7aTx^6] ^3 is RECRUITING! Add ^5bonez214 ^3to your Xfire if interested."
pb_sv_task 90 "say ^3Respect all players and have fun!"
pb_sv_task 120 "say ^3Don't cheat!! ^5You will be caught then banned!"
pb_sv_task 150 "say ^3Join us on TeamSpeak: ^58.9.4.38:8820 ^6Pass: ^5xxx"
pb_sv_task 180 "say ^3Thank you for visiting our server. Come back soon!"
pb_sv_task 210 "say ^3Welcome to ^6[^7aTx^6] ^5Assault TactiX ^3 game server!"
pb_sv_task 240 "say ^3^6[^7aTx^6] ^3 is RECRUITING! Add ^5bonez214 ^3to your Xfire if interested."
pb_sv_task 270 "say ^3Respect all players and have fun!"
pb_sv_task 300 "say ^3Don't cheat!! ^5You will be caught then banned!"
pb_sv_task 330 "say ^3Join us on TeamSpeak: ^58.9.4.38:8820 ^6Pass: ^5xxx"
pb_sv_task 360 "say ^3Thank you for visiting our server. Come back soon!"
pb_sv_task 390 "say ^3Welcome to ^6[^7aTx^6] ^5Assault TactiX ^3 game server!"
pb_sv_task 420 "say ^3^6[^7aTx^6] ^3 is RECRUITING! Add ^5bonez214 ^3to your Xfire if interested."
pb_sv_task 450 "say ^3Respect all players and have fun!"
pb_sv_task 480 "say ^3Don't cheat!! ^5You will be caught then banned!"
pb_sv_task 510 "say ^3Join us on TeamSpeak: ^58.9.4.38:8820 ^6Pass: ^5xxx"
pb_sv_task 540 "say ^3Thank you for visiting our server. Come back soon!"
pb_sv_task 570 "say ^3Welcome to ^6[^7aTx^6] ^5Assault TactiX ^3 game server!"
pb_sv_task 600 "say ^3^6[^7aTx^6] ^3 is RECRUITING! Add ^5bonez214 ^3to your Xfire if interested."
pb_sv_task 630 "say ^3Respect all players and have fun!"
pb_sv_task 660 "say ^3Don't cheat!! ^5You will be caught then banned!"
pb_sv_task 690 "say ^3Join us on TeamSpeak: ^58.9.4.38:8820 ^6Pass: ^5xxx"
pb_sv_task 720 "say ^3Thank you for visiting our server. Come back soon!"

Any thoughts?

[GS=Bunny]

First, I made a mistake in my earlier post. The example shows messages every 40 seconds....not 20.

For some odd reason, pb will double up on messages and does not follow the times accurately. You can buy a watch for $2 that keeps better time.

I'd try cutting back on the number of messages first. Maybe add one more at a time. Many players don't like the console constantly shouting at them.

[gss_gideon]

Getting frustrated. I cannot get it to send the messages at all. Here's what I have done.

Created a file name pbsv.cfg. I placed it in the CoD4/pb folder. The only line in the file reads:

pb_sv_load svrmsgs.cfg //server console messages.

Someone said something about spacing so I placed carriage returns about six or seven lines down. This is the only line in this cfg file. Am I suppused to execute this file from somewhere? If so, how? I am on a rented server thought my main CoD dedicated server config file only reads what is in the CoD/Main folder.

Lastly I made a file named svrmsgs.cfg in which I just copied Bonez lines and relaced the text I need to replace. I placed this folder in the CoD4/pb folder as well.

Any ideas. I truly appreciate all of your help.

Gideon

[[ELS]WRX Boy]

Have you restarted the server or punkbuster since you uploaded the new config files?

[gss_gideon]

Yep. Several Times

[[ELS]WRX Boy]

I suggest posting both your of your PB configs here (in quote boxes) and let us take a look at them. Also, it would not hurt to post what is showing in your dedicated server display after you first fire up the server.

[Bonez]

Getting frustrated. I cannot get it to send the messages at all. Here's what I have done.

Created a file name pbsv.cfg. I placed it in the CoD4/pb folder. The only line in the file reads:

pb_sv_load svrmsgs.cfg //server console messages.

Someone said something about spacing so I placed carriage returns about six or seven lines down. This is the only line in this cfg file. Am I suppused to execute this file from somewhere? If so, how? I am on a rented server thought my main CoD dedicated server config file only reads what is in the CoD/Main folder.

Lastly I made a file named svrmsgs.cfg in which I just copied Bonez lines and relaced the text I need to replace. I placed this folder in the CoD4/pb folder as well.

Any ideas. I truly appreciate all of your help.

GideonYou cannot make the pbsv.cfg file yourself. PB has to make it. PB makes it by you getting on your gameserver and typing /pb_sv_writecfg into the console. This command has PB making 2 files (i believe), one of which is the pbsv.cfg that you need. You need to follow the instructions exaclty in my post here: http://www.fpsadmin.com/forum/showpost.php?p=55410&postcount=20 . If you follow those instructions exactly, you will have server messages. :)

[MajorWoody]

typing /pb_sv_writecfg into the console.
or /rcon pb_sv_writecfg if you're remote :)

[RaDioAcTivE]

Quick question. If I copied the cfg that's been posted on several different forums as the recommended cfg for pb and created my own pbsv.cfg that's ok right? Are you guys saying that you need to have the server create one first and then make changes to it?

[GrossKopf]

You CAN create your own pbsv.cfg file in notepad. The server doesn't need to create it for you.

[bullrees]

Tasks
pb_sv_task <start-seconds> <optional-run-every-seconds> - This allows server admins to set a task starting from a specified time in seconds and then running again every x seconds there after. If no re-run value is specified then the task is only run once. This feature is not limited to PB functions and can run in-game functions as well. You may use more than one task if you like. Example:

pb_sv_task 10 300 say ^3Visit us at www.yourwebsite.com
pb_sv_task 15 305 say ^5Email server admins: admin@yoursite.com
pb_sv_task 700 "pb_sv_bindsrch com_maxfps"
pb_sv_task 700 "pb_sv_bindsrch m_pitch"

This will spam your two messages on screen and re run them at the specified times. The last two will run a bind-cvar check once only.

pb_sv_tlist - Shows what tasks you have running and shows you what slot number each task is assigned to.

pb_sv_taskdel <slot#> - Deletes a task in your list of tasks by slot number. This is useful in keeping multiple tasks from piling up and repeating themselves. In your pbsv.cfg you should insert this command right before your list of tasks to make sure you start off clear. Example:

pb_sv_TaskDel 1
pb_sv_TaskDel 2
pb_sv_TaskDel 3
pb_sv_TaskDel 4

pb_sv_task 1 300: The 1 means when to start
pb_sv_task 1 300: The 300 means when to restart

Hope this helps.Found it here (http://www.thefewzone.com/pb_commands.htm).

[Bonez]

Thank you bullrees. With this new information, this is what the svrmsgs.cfg should look like:

pb_sv_taskempty

pb_sv_TaskDel 1
pb_sv_TaskDel 2
pb_sv_TaskDel 3
pb_sv_TaskDel 4
pb_sv_TaskDel 5
pb_sv_TaskDel 6


// Task setup for PunkBuster

pb_sv_task 40 280 "say ^3Welcome to ^6[^7aTx^6] ^5Assault TactiX ^3 game server!"
pb_sv_task 80 280 "say ^3^6[^7aTx^6] ^3 is RECRUITING! Add ^5bonez214 ^3to your Xfire if interested."
pb_sv_task 120 280 "say ^3Respect all players and have fun! Griefers will be kicked/banned."
pb_sv_task 160 280 "say ^3Don't cheat!! ^5You will be caught then banned!"
pb_sv_task 200 280 "say ^3Join us on TeamSpeak: ^58.9.4.38:8820 ^6Pass: ^5xxx"
pb_sv_task 240 280 "say ^3Thank you for visiting our server. Come back soon!"


Now i know why the old messages were doubling and tripling up. I've tested this and works perfectly! No doubling or tripling up of messages! :)

[Diva]

any word yet on yours bullet worm?

[Havok]

Excellent thread!

[D3d0]

Cant you just get messages on it through Statsgen?

[Pvt WhoOkid]

Thank you bullrees. With this new information, this is what the svrmsgs.cfg should look like:


Now i know why the old messages were doubling and tripling up. I've tested this and works perfectly! No doubling or tripling up of messages! :)

For some odd reason, I still get them all at once here is what i got, correct me if i'm wrong please.

svrmsgs.cfg
pb_sv_taskempty

pb_sv_TaskDel 1
pb_sv_TaskDel 2
pb_sv_TaskDel 3
pb_sv_TaskDel 4
pb_sv_TaskDel 5
pb_sv_TaskDel 6
pb_sv_TaskDel 7
pb_sv_TaskDel 8


// Task setup for PunkBuster

pb_sv_task 40 280 "say ^2Talk it up guys, Say anything you like.^5Cussing is Permitted ^1 But don't talk Shit to the admin or console !."
pb_sv_task 80 280 "say ^5Visit us at^1 www.tya-clan.com ^5 We are Recruiting"
pb_sv_task 120 280 "say ^1ABSOLUTLY ^3NO ^1ADVERTISING ON THIS SERVER"
pb_sv_task 160 280 "say ^3Act Like a ^1Bitch ^3Get Treated Like a ^1Bitch"
pb_sv_task 200 280 "say ^1We keep a close Eye On this Server ! Don't ****in^3 Whine & Cry^1 It just pisses us off ! You be^5 cool^1, we will be^5 cool"
pb_sv_task 240 280 "say ^5Visit our Modded server, YOU WILL NOT! LOSE YOUR RANK!, 64.182.81.219"
pb_sv_task 280 280 "say ^5Visit us at^1 www.tya-clan.com ^5 We are Recruiting"
pb_sv_task 320 280 "say ^3Please ^5donate ^3to keep this server up and running, every lil bit helps!"

[-TG7- Zoopy]

For some odd reason, I still get them all at once here is what i got, correct me if i'm wrong please.

svrmsgs.cfg
pb_sv_taskempty

pb_sv_TaskDel 1
pb_sv_TaskDel 2
pb_sv_TaskDel 3
pb_sv_TaskDel 4
pb_sv_TaskDel 5
pb_sv_TaskDel 6
pb_sv_TaskDel 7
pb_sv_TaskDel 8


// Task setup for PunkBuster

pb_sv_task 40 280 "say ^2Talk it up guys, Say anything you like.^5Cussing is Permitted ^1 But don't talk Shit to the admin or console !."
pb_sv_task 80 280 "say ^5Visit us at^1 www.tya-clan.com ^5 We are Recruiting"
pb_sv_task 120 280 "say ^1ABSOLUTLY ^3NO ^1ADVERTISING ON THIS SERVER"
pb_sv_task 160 280 "say ^3Act Like a ^1Bitch ^3Get Treated Like a ^1Bitch"
pb_sv_task 200 280 "say ^1We keep a close Eye On this Server ! Don't ****in^3 Whine & Cry^1 It just pisses us off ! You be^5 cool^1, we will be^5 cool"
pb_sv_task 240 280 "say ^5Visit our Modded server, YOU WILL NOT! LOSE YOUR RANK!, 64.182.81.219"
pb_sv_task 280 280 "say ^5Visit us at^1 www.tya-clan.com ^5 We are Recruiting"
pb_sv_task 320 280 "say ^3Please ^5donate ^3to keep this server up and running, every lil bit helps!"


Perhaps change the 280 in the pb_sv_task [num] 280 to something >= 320 ?

[Stec]

Just wanted to add my voice and say what a great thread. Very helpful.

[Pvt WhoOkid]

Thanks will try.

[grego34]

couldn't you put in messages like in CODUO?? Not tried it since we have a server box but i have used it in my PC when i have hosted.. i was using the AWE mod.. //////////////////////
// Welcome messages //
//////////////////////

// Delay (in seconds) between welcome messages (default "1")
set awe_welcome_delay "20"

// Welcome messages that are displayed to new players
set awe_welcome0 "Welcome to Greg's Tank server!"
set awe_welcome1 "It runs AWE 2.12"
set awe_welcome2 "my web site--> www.grego34.com"
set awe_welcome3 "my chat site-->www.chatarea.com/Grego34sportsgames"


any way it would work in a dedicated server box? i 'm not talking about the awe mod :)

[Number7]

couldn't you put in messages like in CODUO?? Not tried it since we have a server box but i have used it in my PC when i have hosted.. i was using the AWE mod.. //////////////////////
// Welcome messages //
//////////////////////

// Delay (in seconds) between welcome messages (default "1")
set awe_welcome_delay "20"

// Welcome messages that are displayed to new players
set awe_welcome0 "Welcome to Greg's Tank server!"
set awe_welcome1 "It runs AWE 2.12"
set awe_welcome2 "my web site--> www.grego34.com"
set awe_welcome3 "my chat site-->www.chatarea.com/Grego34sportsgames"


any way it would work in a dedicated server box? i 'm not talking about the awe mod :)

Those vars, by themselves will do nothing. You need the actual code, and run it from the mods/<yourmod> folder

[bullrees]

For some odd reason, I still get them all at once here is what i got, correct me if i'm wrong please.

svrmsgs.cfg
pb_sv_taskempty

pb_sv_TaskDel 1
pb_sv_TaskDel 2
pb_sv_TaskDel 3
pb_sv_TaskDel 4
pb_sv_TaskDel 5
pb_sv_TaskDel 6
pb_sv_TaskDel 7
pb_sv_TaskDel 8


// Task setup for PunkBuster

pb_sv_task 40 280 "say ^2Talk it up guys, Say anything you like.^5Cussing is Permitted ^1 But don't talk Shit to the admin or console !."
pb_sv_task 80 280 "say ^5Visit us at^1 www.tya-clan.com ^5 We are Recruiting"
pb_sv_task 120 280 "say ^1ABSOLUTLY ^3NO ^1ADVERTISING ON THIS SERVER"
pb_sv_task 160 280 "say ^3Act Like a ^1Bitch ^3Get Treated Like a ^1Bitch"
pb_sv_task 200 280 "say ^1We keep a close Eye On this Server ! Don't ****in^3 Whine & Cry^1 It just pisses us off ! You be^5 cool^1, we will be^5 cool"
pb_sv_task 240 280 "say ^5Visit our Modded server, YOU WILL NOT! LOSE YOUR RANK!, 64.182.81.219"
pb_sv_task 280 280 "say ^5Visit us at^1 www.tya-clan.com ^5 We are Recruiting"
pb_sv_task 320 280 "say ^3Please ^5donate ^3to keep this server up and running, every lil bit helps!"


I would try it with 2 to start and keep adding till you have a problem.It seems if you have a lot of messages sooner or later the times are going to overlap and throw things off.

[Seppuku]

Is there anyway in PB to say via console the next map/mode?

[Number7]

Is there anyway in PB to say via console the next map/mode?


Negative..

[|EAS|Pyro]

Does anyone know how to welcome player's by there name,when they enter a server?
I seen this on a server and would like to add it to mine

[Number7]

Did you see the message near the top-left (console message) ?

That would be a 3rd party rcon app, or the B3 stats mod.

If you saw it in the center or lower-left, it's most likely a server mod.

You can grab mine here: http://www.fpsadmin.com/forum/showthread.php?t=13692

[|EAS|Pyro]

Thank's,I'll check it out.

[Seppuku]

Tatakai (http://software.tatakai.co.uk/TSS.shtml) also does this.

[mopar126]

I have 3 game servers running from one game install, can I use the pbsv and srvmsgs files to broadcast different message lists to the 3 different servers? I can only seem to be able to run the srvmsgs config on 1 server at a time.

[Pistol_Knight]

im assuming you have now created a pbsvuser.cfg file... into that file (it's best to write your rules in a seperate notepad file to keep on your desktop named scrolling rules, it is easier to edit and look for mistakes, then copy and paste into the .cfg file)

you would type something like this below, this is the top of the user file ( it does not matter where you put it)

pbsvuser.cfg>

;// - PB Webtool - Temporary Solution For Commands - (Enable, edit, disable for your taste) - //
;// Remove ; to use, currently disabled //
;pb_sv_httprefresh 30
;pb_sv_httpaddr "a.b.c.d" // - IP address - If on Router, use Internal IP of server machine - //
;pb_sv_httpport 8080 // - Make sure port is open/available on Router or Firewall - //
;pb_sv_httpkey "password" // - Change this password please or pay the price -

pb_sv_taskempty
pb_sv_task 5 220 "say ^5==>^3Welcome ^7To ^1Duggie's Hardcore ^3Server^5<=="
pb_sv_task 20 220 "say ^5==>^3This is an ^1OVER 18 Server ^3Swearing is ENCOURAGED :)^5<=="
pb_sv_task 35 220 "say ^5==>^3VISIT^5==>^1www.duggiesgames.forumup.co.uk/^5<=="
pb_sv_task 50 220 "say ^5==>^3Turn Matrydom^1OFF as it's ****ing annoying^5<=="
pb_sv_task 65 220 "say ^5==>^1NO grenade launchers/Frags/Airstrikes for the first 30s!!!SMOKE ONLY!!^5<=="
pb_sv_task 80 220 "say ^5==>^1NO JUMPING UNDER FIRE!!!^5<=="
pb_sv_task 95 220 "say ^5==>^1NO Jumping ^3at ^1Doors and Corners^5<=="
pb_sv_task 110 220 "say ^5==>^3 please apoligise for tk's ^15 Tk's ^3 gets you auto kicked!!<=="
pb_sv_task 125 220 "say ^5==>^3Breaking rules ^1WILL ^3get u ^1KICKED-NO WARNING!^5<=="
pb_sv_task 140 220 "say ^5==>^3This is ^1NOT ^3a clanserver,You MAY Recruit!- ^3but dont spam it!^5<=="
pb_sv_task 155 220 "say ^5==>^3We stream to ^1AON ^3you have been warned ^5<=="
pb_sv_task 170 220 "say ^5==>^3We hope you enjoyed your stay^5<=="

the 1st number is for the time to "say" our rules, they are 15 seconds apart
5,20,35,50 etc etc

the 2nd number is the time it will "repeat" 220 seconds (2 1/2 mins) keep all 2nd numbers the same or they will come out jumbled up and sometimes 2 at once

IMPORTANT >>> the 2nd number MUST be bigger than the last of your times, ie our last rule is set at 170 - 220 if the number of the last rule is bigger than the "repeat" number you will have problems.

hope this helps

[mopar126]

TY, but I got it working NP. But we host 3 servers, and when setting up this, you only have one PB file set for the 3 servers. We want each server to have its own text set.

[HIS-MOTHER]

You would need to do seperate installs of the game, not run the same executable 3 times.

[mopar126]

Thats what I figured, ohwell, more work to do, LOL. Thanks All.

[Pistol_Knight]

Go and visit http://airdaleops.com they are a admin support community who provide an admin panel that runs as many servers as you like with different configs, check it out I have been using it with Americas Army for 18 months and they now have one for CoD4, it also provides anti-cheat help and screenshot streaming.

also read this link:
http://www.fpsadmin.com/forum/showthread.php?t=14101

all sorts of help at AON (Airdale ops Network)

[Stryker1989]

Hiya lads, i'm beginning to get a bit desperate now lol and was wondering if any of you could help me, i have typed: /rcon pb_sv_writecfg. unfortunately, although i am handy with a pc, this is the first time i have tried doing anything with a game server so . . . my question is where is the pbsv.cfg file, and how exactly do i find it to edit it so it displays the messages, i have written the other file containing the atual messages called servermessages.cfg and just need to know what to do next because i cant find out how to do this anywhere else. i have read somewhere about using a FTP but i have no idea what that is or how to use one. sorry if i'm asking an idiotic question guys and thanx for any replies.

[numbnutts]

PB stuff is located in the PB folder of game DIR.
Find the pb.cfg there

[Stryker1989]

thanx for the reply mate, checked there and still nothing, i also did a full search on my pc and couldnt find it anywhere, i'll keep trying but any more suggestions would be awesome, thanx!

[numbnutts]

My mistake it's called pbsv.cfg on your server . Located in the PB Folder.
I should have been clearer.