Mission Breaks on Dedicated Server

[twiggy158 10]

I've been trying to start a dedicated server using a modified version of Domination, it works fine when I host it directly, but when I start a dedicated server and select the same mission it doesn't work, as if the scripts weren't working. For instance, the Domination intro screen won't play and some of the vehicles will not spawn, thanks in advance for the help.

[gossamersolid 155]

Where did you download the mission from?

[twiggy158 10]

I downloaded it from playing on a 7th Calvary server and edited a few things, the mission itself works fine when I host it directly but when I run the Dedicated Server it doesn't. Even when I download the COOP Domination pack those missions won't work either.

Also, it seems that no matter what I do, the server also keeps making it's own .cfg with this inside it:

language="English";

adapter=-1;

3D_Performance=93750;

Resolution_Bpp=32;

Windowed=0;

NOTE: The map I am using needs combined ops to play, and I am using the Arma 2 OA Dedicated Server to run this map using the -mod=Arma2 location

Edited August 18, 2011 by TwiGGy158

[gossamersolid 155]

I downloaded it from playing on a 7th Calvary server and edited a few things, the mission itself works fine when I host it directly but when I run the Dedicated Server it doesn't. Even when I download the COOP Domination pack those missions won't work either.

Also, it seems that no matter what I do, the server also keeps making it's own .cfg with this inside it:

NOTE: The map I am using needs combined ops to play, and I am using the Arma 2 OA Dedicated Server to run this map using the -mod=Arma2 location

You shouldn't need -mod=ArmA2 if you installed the server properly. Should just be able to launch OAServer and it'll find the files within the directory.

[twiggy158 10]

Well I have the Steam version of ArmA 2 and OA, so how it has the two games installed are like this:

E:/Programs/Steam/steamapps/common/arma 2

E:/Programs/Steam/steamapps/common/arma 2 operation arrowhead

And from what I've seen the normal retail copy installs Operation Arrowhead into the ArmA 2 directory.

So from what I've read I need to add the -mod= line to the server so it loads ArmA 2 as well.

---------- Post added at 07:23 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:16 PM ----------

Turns out it has something to due with launching Combined Operations on the server, I'm not sure how to go about that using the steam version.

Edited August 19, 2011 by TwiGGy158

[gossamersolid 155]

Well I have the Steam version of ArmA 2 and OA, so how it has the two games installed are like this:

And from what I've seen the normal retail copy installs Operation Arrowhead into the ArmA 2 directory.

So from what I've read I need to add the -mod= line to the server so it loads ArmA 2 as well.

---------- Post added at 07:23 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:16 PM ----------

Turns out it has something to due with launching Combined Operations on the server, I'm not sure how to go about that using the steam version.

Why are you using a steam version for a dedicated server? Anyways, just make a new folder. Copy and paste ArmA 2's stuff into it, then copy and paste OA's stuff into it. run ArmA2OAServer.exe and you're good to go.

[twiggy158 10]

Why are you using a steam version for a dedicated server? Anyways, just make a new folder. Copy and paste ArmA 2's stuff into it, then copy and paste OA's stuff into it. run ArmA2OAServer.exe and you're good to go.

So that the OA directory and the Arma 2 Directory and put them in the same spot?

Also, I bought Arma 2 on Steam but I'm using the downloaded Server to launch it, I'll try what you say and let you know.

---------- Post added at 07:53 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:34 PM ----------

That fixed the issue. Thanks for your help!

[twiggy158 10]

Just a quick somewhat unrelated question; Do I have to own two copied of Arma 2 and Operation Arrowhead if I wanted to host the server using a different computer? Like say I use my desktop for the gaming and a laptop to dedicate the server to? Or could i just simply copy the files over to the laptop?

[gossamersolid 155]

servers don't require licenses/keys