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</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Kegetys @ Nov. 18 2002,19:09)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Nogova has pine forests too <span id='postcolor'> Nogova has everything, thats why its such a bloddy brilliant island Im still amazed when I play on it esp if its a mission over an area that I have not played before. Too many missions are based around Petrovice or the bridge and thats all. I think I am right in thinking that the original islands didnt have the deciduous forests (I know it had single trees put together, but not a proper forest)

At University we had projectors that you could link to your computer. All that determned the image size was distance from screen. I remember many fun games of Halflife (just out at the time) on the big screen. Im talking BIG screen - cinema size in the main lecture hall (seats 500) it was about 12 Meters wide - (36 foot) and proper height (4:3). Also DVDs were a new thing when I was at Uni, so we had fun with them too on the big screen.

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"> Beta 1.88 Linux version is available for download. 1.88 Linux server should be normally installed over 1.88 Windows Dedicated server files. When installing this version over Linux 1.85 beta you need to extract config.bin and resource.bin files from Res\bin folder of Windows 1.88 dedicated server installation. This version should fix all issues fixed in 1.88 Windows version. It also includes some Linux specific improvements: - improved memory management - working Squadl XML and squad logo Edited by Suma on Oct. 24 2002,21:38 -------------- Ondrej Spanel, BIS Lead Programmer <span id='postcolor'> Mirror available http://www.11enfield.eclipse.co.uk/ofp/updates/server-1.88a.shar.gz

Can someone create a liferaft addon that is based on a simple boat. Requirements No Power (so cant move) 1 position (e.g. cargo) Yellow/Red style liferaft as in reality If the addon can be made I will write a script that deploys the liferaft when a pilot/person ejects over water and lands in the water. and sits them in it awaiting rescue.

BIS have released Dedicated Server 1.88 </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"> Dedicated server 1.88 beta is available for download. It might fix latency issues, and it provides extended server diagnostics for admins with 1.87 clients (not publicly available yet). Please, download this version to help us testing dedicated server patch. <span id='postcolor'> The changes to this version are - from 1.88Fixes.txt </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"> 1.88 - Added: Dedicated server command #debug (userInfo) (Requires 1.87 client) 1.88 - Fixed: Another attempt to fix latency problems. Support for ThrottleGuaranteed is removed completely and corresponding code is returned as it was in 1.75. <span id='postcolor'> Mirror Available Here http://www.11enfield.eclipse.co.uk/ofp....eta.zip Mirror 2 here.

Wow lots of responses so far The script will be something like - it pilot ejected and altitude < 1 then camCreate liferaft and pilot moveInCargo liferaft. To leave the raft I will 'cheat' a bit and use - if distance between helicopter and raft is < 2 then addAction "Climb in helicopter" this will do a pilot moveInCargo helicopter and a camDestroy the liferaft. I will try to do it with a standard boat to prove the script, and then replace the boat with the liferaft when it is done. I already have scripts for heli pickups and smoke etc to use for the actual rescue.

Wow lots of responses so far The script will be something like - it pilot ejected and altitude < 1 then camCreate liferaft and pilot moveInCargo liferaft. To leave the raft I will 'cheat' a bit and use - if distance between helicopter and raft is < 2 then addAction "Climb in helicopter" this will do a pilot moveInCargo helicopter and a camDestroy the liferaft. I will try to do it with a standard boat to prove the script, and then replace the boat with the liferaft when it is done. I already have scripts for heli pickups and smoke etc to use for the actual rescue.

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"> How with my router or XP I can do this? <span id='postcolor'> Easiest way is to use another computer with OFP:R installed and connect via another connection e.g. Dialup. E.g.        0000000 Internet 00000000             |           |             |           |         OFP Server       Game Client Rather Than       0000000 Internet 00000000                   |             ----------------             |           |         OFP Server       Game Client If your router can support multiple networks then you could setup a DMZ or alternative Private Network, but that is quite complex.

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I may do that I presume?<span id='postcolor'> Yes, quote from readme.txt for 1.88 </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"> The new OFP_Sever exe file and updated bin files from RES\BIN directory should then be copied into the root Flashpoint directory along with the flashpoint.cfg file. <span id='postcolor'>

Running a server requires more firewall / router configuration than is requited to simply play the game - See My topic about hosting behind a firewall If you are on the same subnet as the server then the server will appear on LAN only (not on Internet listing). The only way to check it appears on the Internet Gamespy listing is to connect to the Internet from a different subnet e.g. dialup and see if the game is listed. When you launch the server it is listed immediately after the second line in the server display is displayed - "Server Identity created" I think? As for 'config.bin/CfgMovesMC.vehicleActions' error message I got that once but cant remember why - I think it is because of different config.bin files as I was running 1.88 versions and the server had 1.85/6/7 version or vice versa.

BIS have released Dedicated Server 1.88 </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"> Dedicated server 1.88 beta is available for download. It might fix latency issues, and it provides extended server diagnostics for admins with 1.87 clients (not publicly available yet). Please, download this version to help us testing dedicated server patch. <span id='postcolor'> The changes to this version are - from 1.88Fixes.txt </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"> 1.88 - Added: Dedicated server command #debug (userInfo) (Requires 1.87 client) 1.88 - Fixed: Another attempt to fix latency problems. Support for ThrottleGuaranteed is removed completely and corresponding code is returned as it was in 1.75. <span id='postcolor'> Mirror Available Here http://www.11enfield.eclipse.co.uk/ofp....eta.zip Mirror 2 here.

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</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (LBGS_Stewart @ Oct. 22 2002,20:09)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">this person is asking about windows 2000 pro, Â not server.<span id='postcolor'> Erm </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"> Should I install Win2K pro, Win2K server or WinXP home/pro for best OFP serving-performance and stability? <span id='postcolor'> I think we can take from the discussion that it is a matter or personal preference and experience. Im sticking with my recomendation of Windows XP Pro with SP1. But I can respect those who suggest Windows 2000 Pro

In my opinion, becuase you have 512MB memory (enough), I would recomend Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 1. My reasons for this is that W2K Server is to bloated (Plus do you have a licence for it? >Å500 ) Windows XP has better monitoring (netowrk traffic, processor usage etc) than Windows 2000 Pro, just remember to remove QoS from your Ethernet adapter as that reserves 10% of the available bandwith. Not really important but OFP:R ran at ~32FPS for me on 2000 Pro and ~36FPS on XP Pro (Playing the game, NOT as a server)

I will start by saying I have searched and found some answers, but still have a few questions, hence this post. I have posted previously on this topic See Also Avon's Info on ports Question 1. What ports, UDP and TCP, do I have to open on my firewall to allow me to use the in game browser and connect to servers on the Internet. Answer 1 (from search) - UDP Ports 2302 and 2303 are required for socket play. - If using DirectPlay then you need TCP 47624, 6073, 2300-2400, 2234 UDP 2300-2400 However, my firewall log shows lots of DENY entries to a whole host of UDP ports int the range 2400->2500 these are broadcast sends to 255.255.255.255. There is also a send over TCP Port 28900 to 216.177.89.34 (master.gamespy.com) this is blocked by my firewall too. If I allow these ports, then I can get to the in game broswer and it finds games, but it is quite slow, normally it only takes about 5 seconds to refresh the list of games, but it takes about 20 seconds now. In the firewall log there are lots of UDP sends to lots of different IP addresses (I guess these are the servers) these requests are to lots of different UDP ports (I guess these are people who are running on non-default ports e.g. 6500) Can anyone add anything to this? Thanks in advance.

Update from BIS </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"> Based on testing reports we have so far I can say lag issues introduces in 1.85 are fixed in 1.88. We recommend all server admins to download and install version 1.88 beta. I would like to say big "Thank you" to Lt Dammage and Gameplanet NZ team for the extensive help they provided us while debugging 1.8x beta version. I would also like to thank all server admins who provided us detailed feedback about 1.8x problems, which helped us to identify problems. <span id='postcolor'> Congratulations BIS

Update from BIS </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"> Based on testing reports we have so far I can say lag issues introduces in 1.85 are fixed in 1.88. We recommend all server admins to download and install version 1.88 beta. I would like to say big "Thank you" to Lt Dammage and Gameplanet NZ team for the extensive help they provided us while debugging 1.8x beta version. I would also like to thank all server admins who provided us detailed feedback about 1.8x problems, which helped us to identify problems. <span id='postcolor'> Congratulations BIS

My 0.02$ I had use of a Toshiba which had a P4 1.7 Mobile and a GeForce 4 420 Graphics Card, and 512 MB DDR 2100 Memory. It ran OFP:R fine at standard settings, so I put it up to Very High Landscape and max viewdistance (while keeping Very high terrain detail - I think it was ~1200M). The game ran fairly smoothly, not brilliantly, but playable. at 5000 M the terrain detail droped (automatic) but performance was better. UT2003 ran fine as well, ~32 FPS on Demo Outdoor map. I would say any P4 1.7+ and any GeForce 4 420+ or Radeon 8xxx+ would be fine. Remember though you cannot upgrade a laptop so it makes sense to pay the extra now and get a top of the range system (my desktop has had 4 Graphics Card upgrade and 2 processor upgrades in in its lifetime)

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (benu @ Oct. 21 2002,21:05)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Lol, on 4 linux boxes it works, on a fifth it doesn't. Error message is the "Server creation failed : 2302". Using strace it seems that sendto doesn't work </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Code Sample </td></tr><tr><td id="CODE"> sendto(-1, "\\heartbeat\\0\\gamename\\\\statechan"..., 37, 0, {sin_family=AF_UNSPEC, {sa_family=0, sa_data="\0\0\0\0\0\0\0\0\0\0\0\0\0\0"}, 16) = -1 EBADF (Bad file descriptor) <span id='postcolor'> Don't know why, though. The headers are there and the same as on all the boxes where it works... don't really know WHAT the "bad filedescriptor" is. If anyone has an idea how to fix this or where to look...<span id='postcolor'> Benu, I would suggest you repost this in Troubleshooting, as this thread was originally about ports on a firewall and so Linux people may not look at it as much as they would a new topic with that info.

I agree, 1.88 *seems* to solve most of the problems. Limited testing so far, but I was watching a game on a [DV] server, and there was only 1 person with desync and his bandwidth was down at 6 with a 400ms ping. Everyone else (20+ players) seened fine.

I agree, 1.88 *seems* to solve most of the problems. Limited testing so far, but I was watching a game on a [DV] server, and there was only 1 person with desync and his bandwidth was down at 6 with a 400ms ping. Everyone else (20+ players) seened fine.

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"> OpFlash Standalone Server 1.87 (Win32, Beta) is available. It should fix mission list problem and improve desync / lag. Edited by Maruk on Oct. 17 2002,17:27 <span id='postcolor'> Mirror is available here http://www.11enfield.eclipse.co.uk/ofp....eta.zip

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">might fix latency issues<span id='postcolor'> Thats what I say when I am clutching at straws Seriously though, have to say big respect to BIS for working so hard to resolve these issues. Many thanks BIS

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">might fix latency issues<span id='postcolor'> Thats what I say when I am clutching at straws Seriously though, have to say big respect to BIS for working so hard to resolve these issues. Many thanks BIS

When people are talking about their experiences can they post 1. What Processor the server is running 2. Their Upload bandwidth (also download [less important]) 3. Info from #monitor (if active / possible) 4. Number of players 5. Any tweaks / settings in the .cfg file the server was running. Obviously there is no need to replicate this information if it is in your signature like Skunk Monkey's Thanks