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mybbex
03-07-2005, 05:17 PM
Tryed to search this topic, but didn't find... I mean is there program that I could use to start server in specific time at day, and that shuts server down at specific time in the morning?
OldDog
03-07-2005, 06:00 PM
What O/S? If Windows, I recommend FireDaemon (http://www.firedaemon.com), or, you could just start/stop using command files and the Windows Scheduler.
bullet-worm
03-07-2005, 06:23 PM
ServerDoc could do it as well, but is a bit more complicated to set up scheduling like that than FireDaemon is. However, ServerDoc also gives you a browser page to start-stop your server via web browser, which I find to be a very nice...

worm
OldDog
03-07-2005, 08:01 PM
I agree on ServerDoc...just trying to keep it simple...will be using ServerDoc myself to rotate games on my server...CoD:UO and, next week, I hope, BIA.
bullet-worm
03-07-2005, 08:26 PM
Did they announce a dedicated server for BIA? Last I heard it was only going to be Listen Servers, which with only 4 connecting players they might even be able to get away with...

worm
OldDog
03-08-2005, 08:52 AM
That's what I heard as well...a listen server with only 2 players (not 4, but each has an AI bot team of 4). Be a little different from what we're all used to, but, hey, change is good...(I guess). I have it pre-ordered...due for in-store pickup on the 16th. Out of town on business next week, but expect to have something running by Saturday or Sunday (wishful thinking, maybe...:rolleyes:.
bullet-worm
03-08-2005, 10:37 AM
Its 2 players per team (each with their own squad of AI), but if one player IS the server, then only 3 remote clients to transfer data to and from.

Just did a cursory check of their forums, still doesn't look like a dedicated server was announced. :(

edit: Did find this though, sounds promising:

PC games are typically hosted by end users who either run servers on cable modems, DSL lines, T1 lines or rent servers from hosting companies that provide bandwidth.

That sounds like a dedicated server to me! :D

Found this too:

The multiplayer modes that have been announced so far is "1 vs. 1", "1 vs. 2" and "2 vs. 2".

worm