Could I run a Css server off my lappy ?

Slinger · 20 Aug 2007 at 17:54

Heya guys

Right, had a thought, I would like to run my own css off my laptop. i had a quick google and saw my laptop can handle it without a problem

laptops specs are

1.8 ghz sempron ( low fsb i think..., read that more the better, but should be fine eh ? )

768 ddr2 ram.

and on a 4mb internet connection, not sure of upload, havent checked, but should be ok for around 8 players I think...

anyways, I take it I have to install my copy of and css/hl2 steam on it ? cause the server needs the files and what not ? its not a problem doing it, was just wondering..

What admin mod should I use, I remember usin mani mod bout a year ago, dunno if things have changed since... I have forgotten most things on how to configure it n all.

Maps... any map editors around here ? I would like to edit a map and add in a big picture to the walls of it.. I have no idea how to do this, wondering if anyone could do this for me ?

I have to learn all this again, about settings n all. and installing new maps, changing maps, etc

if you guys got any guides i can use on how to get going.. whats the best way to do this ? best programs for admin ? everything

Cheers

Slinger

Street · 20 Aug 2007 at 18:17

The lappy should be OK for it hardwarewise, you connection however won't be.. Ideally you need at least 256k upload for each person. I tried running one on an 8meg line with 400k up and after more than a couple people join, it lagged to hell...

silversurfer · 20 Aug 2007 at 18:28

Yep what he said, upload bandwidth matters most and then it'd be cpu and memory I think

Slinger · 20 Aug 2007 at 18:35

Just tested my upload and its 379k

1 and a half players anybody ?

might it be worth a try still ?

z0mbi3 · 20 Aug 2007 at 18:37

Worth it for a co-op server with a mate and that's about it.

Street · 20 Aug 2007 at 18:53

If you want your own server, you can get a decent 16 player 100tick debranded one hosted for about £30 a month.

Get a group of mates together and it doesn't work out as much each per month!

Slinger · 20 Aug 2007 at 18:57

Street said:
If you want your own server, you can get a decent 16 player 100tick debranded one hosted for about £30 a month.

Get a group of mates together and it doesn't work out as much each per month!

carp, I really thought i would be able to host a decent one..meh.

I did think of renting a server, but dont want to spend that much money. or any money at all. see the use for the server was going to be for advertising a website, and hopefully the visitors would see and visit the website. and wanted to keep it free or at least very cheap !

dovey · 20 Aug 2007 at 19:01

that upload will be ok for about 6-8 players and the laptop will run it ok

LabR@t · 20 Aug 2007 at 19:32

also the connection would be tied up with that so that would mean no surfing whilst server was up

Slinger · 20 Aug 2007 at 19:59

dovey said:
that upload will be ok for about 6-8 players and the laptop will run it ok

You serious ? I should just give it a try and see, where do I go from here ?

Slinger · 20 Aug 2007 at 19:59

LabR@t said:
also the connection would be tied up with that so that would mean no surfing whilst server was up

That dont matter, the connection is not used during the day really

dovey · 20 Aug 2007 at 20:19

Slinger said:
You serious ? I should just give it a try and see, where do I go from here ?

Yes 6-8 players should be fine, cs s only uses about 5KB/s on a small server per client so the server should not lag much if at all if you keep it around 6 players.

Well you're best bet is to (on steam) go to tools and download the source dedicated server on the laptop. Make sure the ports needed are forwarded to the laptop, 27015 I think being the default for a server. Run the dedicated server on the laptop and then people will be able to connect and play, its all pretty simple. Simple commands such as round time etc you can change using the server tool and more complex ones such as tick rate through rcon commands.

After that if you're feeling brave you can have a look at running the command line server, which whilst more complex is better if you want to use mods and mess with configs etc, it is also a more friendly on the cpu.

Correct me on anything if I'm wrong as its years ago since I actually setup and ran a cs s server

Slinger · 20 Aug 2007 at 20:32

dovey said:
Yes 6-8 players should be fine, cs s only uses about 5KB/s on a small server per client so the server should not lag much if at all if you keep it around 6 players.

Well you're best bet is to (on steam) go to tools and download the source dedicated server on the laptop. Make sure the ports needed are forwarded to the laptop, 27015 I think being the default for a server. Run the dedicated server on the laptop and then people will be able to connect and play, its all pretty simple. Simple commands such as round time etc you can change using the server tool and more complex ones such as tick rate through rcon commands.

After that if you're feeling brave you can have a look at running the command line server, which whilst more complex is better if you want to use mods and mess with configs etc, it is also a more friendly on the cpu.

Correct me on anything if I'm wrong as its years ago since I actually setup and ran a cs s server

Thank you soo much !

silversurfer · 20 Aug 2007 at 21:03

Give us the ip when its up and I'll come test it and give you my opinion

Slinger · 20 Aug 2007 at 21:21

I am running source dedicated server, and in the options for it when you first set it up, it doesnt let you change the map. ?

stumpy187 · 21 Aug 2007 at 12:39

When you run the Dedicated Server you can change the map in the Console with i think changemap <mapname> think it always starts with Aztec.

Slinger · 21 Aug 2007 at 17:27

Thank stumpy..

I now am having trouble using the external Ip address of the server, just keeps saying its not responding.

I have used my internet ip address and add :27015 to the end of it.

I have also had a fiddle with the ports on my router, not sure if ive done it right, but what i did on it was open 27015 and 27016 on both UDP and TCP , I had to do it twice, once for 27015 and second for 27016, not sure if thats right ?

oh and it was set only to open for the IP of the laptop

stumpy187 · 21 Aug 2007 at 18:23

in the console you can type sv_lan 0 cus from memory it never used to be set to an internet everytime for me even though i set it to internet from the menu.
www.portforward.com should help with the ports of your router.

HangTime · 21 Aug 2007 at 23:15

Running servers on home connections is OK for a bit of fun, but is not really a viable solution. The major issues are:

1) Increased latency over a proper hosted server, anything from 10-50ms increase for other players depending on what your ping to gateway is.
2) Low bandwidth. Remember that while just running about may only use a few k/sec of bandwidth, when there is a massive fight involving multiple players, usage can peak at well over 10k/sec
3) People can get annoyed if the server isn't always up, meaning that you really need to leave your laptop running all the time. Plus this will be hogging your bandwidth when it is in use.

Michael Myers · 22 Aug 2007 at 09:03

hi guys im after the same sort of thing, i have 1.3mb upload and a dedicated server ready to roll, im just unsure of how many players i should limit it too 12, 14, 16?

oh i wouldnt bother using the steam source dedicated server its rubbish, just download the cmdprompt version