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#1 Re: Technical Help » Win8.1 & Win10 & Win11 blackscreen Fix!! » 2022-02-03 01:40:53

Disco Joe

Abas...   You rock, man. 
Thanks for posting both the link AND the install structs in such a straightforward, bonehead-proof way.
I was able to guide a buddy most of a continent away through the process of applying the fix with zero pain.
Strangely, his version of Win10 didn't autoopen the .rar, but a quick d/l of WinRAR did the trick lickety-split.
Thanks, man!!!

#2 Re: Technical Help » Best scenario for new server? » 2014-07-22 16:51:49

Disco Joe
Arkos wrote:

...

You're recommendation first was 2.0

Then it was not bad, that i was asking. Do you have a link?

...

I found this:

BFServerManager v2.0 (final) for Windows patched:
http://team-simple.org/download/BFServe … atched.zip
MD5: 319CF806A36F6F706D742AE3DBEF7835

BFRemoteManager v2.0 (final) patched:
http://team-simple.org/download/BFRemot … atched.zip
MD5: 7F60038C4AE1D06819DCA86243D138AE

Note: I've used BFServerManager v2.0 (final) instead of BFServerManager v2.01, because BFServerManager v2.01 has a bug, which can't handle correctly player names with non-ASCII code.

The above links and text are from a forum post by Tuia on the bfmods site.  I'm not sure what the long string of alpha-numeric characters represent after each link.

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#3 Re: Technical Help » Best scenario for new server? » 2014-07-22 16:45:03

Disco Joe

Thanks guys for all the helpful pieces of advice...  it is greatly appreciated!  I'm about ready to start building this.  I do need to clarify a
couple of things though.  I'm unclear on whether to follow Zero's suggested plan:

Zero wrote:

Download: BF1942 server v1.6 and install.
Now download: BF1942 server update v1.61 and install it.

Now replace the server.exe with one of those:

For linux (better than windows server actually tongue)
Linux   all clients  + working keyhashes

For windows
Windows all clients + working keyhashes

Or if Tuia's seemingly streamlined method would work just as good:

Tuia wrote:

Download "Battlefield 1942 v1.612 Windows server with keyhashes and accepting all client versions", so all players can join your server, from Origin or Retail BF1942.

My plan is to build just a dedicated server(no full game install).  So do I need to progressively build the server from downloading and insalling v1.6 + v1.61 + v1.612?  Or can I just accomplish the same goal through simply downloading the v1.612 from http://team-simple.org/download/BF1942_ … lients.zip

Thanks again, Arkos, Zero and Tuia for all the input.

Cheers

#4 Re: Technical Help » Best scenario for new server? » 2014-07-21 00:22:42

Disco Joe

f Yeah, there seem to be always some people out there who will use any exploit they can to get an unfair advantage over their competitors. 

I find it hard to understand how this is fun for them.  I equate this behavior to those people who enjoy "trolling" in forums and chat rooms, etc.
How do those people find enjoyment in being so counter-productive??  Similarly, if a person is cheating with a "no fog" or map hack, isn't it obvious that their accomplishments, scores and medals, have no value?  I truly don't understand how that can be satisfying. 

But whatever...  I have only encountered a small handfull of people who cheat.  If I see them, I will boot them.  :  )  And karma will eventually hunt them down and give them acne.  Or erectile dysfunction.

#5 Re: Technical Help » Best scenario for new server? » 2014-07-20 23:35:46

Disco Joe

Thanks so much for the swift reply!  That begins my knowledge base.   

Since it is a smallish server and would likely be non-pervasive(eg: I will turn it off during slow hours), I don't feel I need PunkBuster.
Never liked it, to be honest.  I have never, ever employed a "cheat" in a video game, and perhaps I am naive to think most people don't,
but I will be present in the server most of the time. 

Also, the ten slot limit is to ensure the gameplay is enjoyable for anyone globally.  I have tested my bandwidth and I know it will support that many with me on as well.  As a reference, I play frequently on the "Norlyset" server and that gave me the idea for the ten slot limit.

Cheers!  And again, thank you for sharing the knowledge.

#6 Technical Help » Best scenario for new server? » 2014-07-20 23:16:30

Disco Joe
Replies: 17

Hello all!

I recently dug up an old gaming rig that still has decent specs for running as a low occupancy bf1942 server.  At least I think it does.  It sports the following specs:

Dual Core Pentium 2.8GHz
2 GB Ram non-ecc
120GB HDD(likely 4800rpm...  didn't even check)
Win XP SP2(as fully updated as possible w/o installing SP3)
It has a vidcard and soundcard and optical drive.  No real need to state specs for just a server I feel.

My questions are many, but lets start with the most basic.  I have a couple of the original discs for bf1942(yes, I saved them  :  D ),
with the original cd keys.  I also have access to the Origin downloaded files from a couple laptops laying around.  Is there a difference
in which version would be better suited to running a dedicated server?  My assumption is that they are identical, once you eliminate the
reliance on Origin @ start up. 

And as a follow-up question, after I install whichever version is preferential, which one of the server "patches" should I then install in order to make the server visible to the world?  In other words, on your team-simple dot org/download page, you list several different options for Battlefield 1942 servers.  Can you please explain the differences between the three windows based server patches that are available?  Which would expose the server to the most clients?  What changes from v1.61 to v1.612?

My ultimate plan is to run a server with a maximum of ten player slots and a map rotation of three or four maps that I plan to mod a bit.

Your advice is greatly appreciated!!

Cheers

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