Dedicated Server Help.txt

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  Deer Hunter 2005 - Parameters to Launch a Dedicated Server Using Command-line or Batch File (BAT)
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>>> Dedicated-server, launching from a command-line or batch file (BAT):

  It is possible to launch a dedicated-server without initializing the game itself (without graphics and
  sounds). It allows you to launch a server in a network server computer more easily, like adding a command
  to the machine's start up configuration.
  
  Please take a look at the "RunDedicated.bat" file (send it to the Notepad) to get an example of how to
  launch a dedicated-server using a BAT file.
  
  When a dedicated-server is launched by this method, it will not start up graphics and sounds of the
  game. The initial loading process is silent and takes some seconds to the server be online.
  
  One important point is DirectX still required in the machine. The game doesn't start graphics and sounds
  but it uses the DirectPlay API to deal with network stuff.
  
  This game uses the TCP/IP port number 23458 to communicate, so if you want to configure your firewall
  to host a match you can allow this port number.

  
>>> Available parameters:

  When building the command-line, you can use these instructions to launch the game:

    -Dedicated_Server:{TRUE or FALSE}
      Use this value to set your server to be dedicated or not.
    
    -Location:{location name, part of the name or filename}
      This command specifies the location to start playing the game.
    
    -Season:{PRE-HUT, RUT or POST-RUT}
      Use this command to set the desired season to hunt.
    
    -View_Distance:{number from 0 to 100}
      This value will set the view-distance of the locations this server is hosting.
    
    -Tree_Density:{number from 0 to 100}
      This value will set the tree-density of the locations this server is hosting.
    
    -Difficulty:{EASY, NORMAL or EXPERT}
      This command specifies the selected gameplay difficulty of this server.
    
    -Weather:{number from 0 to 100}
      Use this parameter to specify the weather amount of the locations of this server.
    
    -Time_Multiplier:{number from 1 to 25}
      Use this value to set how many "real minutes" one "game minute" will represent.
    
    -First_Day_Hour:{number from 6 to 17}
      You can set the starting hour of the game by specifying the hour in this parameter.
    
    -Server_Name:{name of your server}
      Fill this parameter with the name of your server.
    
    -Message_of_the_Day:{message of the day text}
      This parameter sets the message-of-the-day of your server.
    
    -Password:{password to enter this server}
      To restrict the access, use this parameter to set the required password to enter your server.
    
    -Game_Type:{BEST_TROPHY, MOST_POINTS or FIRST_TROPHY}
      Set the game type your game server using this parameter.
    
    -Max_Players:{number from 1 to 32}
      This value defines the maximum number of players can be connected at the same time in your same.
    
    -Random_Maps:{TRUE or FALSE}
      Use this parameter to let the server automaticaly change the next map will be played.
    
    -Time_Limit:{number from 0 to 1000, and 0 means no time-limit}
      Use a number to have a specified time-limit in minutes, or zero to use the end of day as time-limit.
    
    -Show_Hunters_in_GPS:{TRUE or FALSE}
      This command allows or not hunters to see each other on the GPS map.
    
    -Publish_in_Gamespy:{TRUE or FALSE}
      Use this to let people on the internet connect to your server. Your server will appear at GameSpy.
    
    -Auto_kick_People_Shooters:{TRUE or FALSE}
      Set this value to automaticaly kick a hunter that shoots other hunter.
    
    -Allow_Voting:{TRUE or FALSE}
      This command will let or not players to open voting in your server.
      
    -Disabled_Items:{list of item categories, separated by comma}
      Use this parameter to disable some item catagories in your server. The categories are:
        Rifles, Muzzleloaders, Shotguns, Handguns, Bows, Crossbows, Scopes, GPS, Concealment, Horse, ATV,
          Scents, Calls, Electronic_calls, Food, Attractant, Thermal_vision, Cameras

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