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Hi, just installed my server and setup authentication (me@somewhere)

When I login I seem to have to wait until the start of the next round before the server asks for my password, then I have to wait until the start of the following round before im logged in as admin

Is there a way to have instant login ?

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You need to install ZThread. Then, of course, reconfigure and build your server.
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oh I was hoping it was just a command i was missing, thanks

I will have a go at rebuilding :D
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Here's what you need for it in case you're on a Debian-based distro. It comes with the added step of changing the config file.

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# Download & Extract
wget https://lightron.org/resource/ZThread-2.3.2.tar.gz
tar xvzf ZThread-2.3.2.tar.gz

# Enter Dir
cd ZThread-2.3.2

# Fix Config File
CONFIG=$(cat configure | sed 's/\[:space:\]/[[:space:]]/g')
echo "${CONFIG}" > configure

# Configure ZThread
./configure CXXFLAGS="-fpermissive" --prefix=/usr/

# Build & Install
make
sudo make install
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thanks for the info

i was lazy and wanted to get the server online quickly so i didnt compile the source yet, i went for the apt-get install armagetronad-dedicated

for now i'll just wait out the 1 - 2 rounds for authentication but i will try the compile at some point when i get some free time

thanks again
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stephanietubesocks wrote:thanks for the info

i was lazy and wanted to get the server online quickly so i didnt compile the source yet, i went for the apt-get install armagetronad-dedicated

for now i'll just wait out the 1 - 2 rounds for authentication but i will try the compile at some point when i get some free time

thanks again
I'm pretty sure you're missing out on a lot then. Something would be the sty/ct settings for things like sumo and fortress zones, CTF physics, and more. Then there's scripting that can add a ton to your game. If you end up grabbing an 0.4 server, you can have a bit of the sty/ct stuff, such as scripts, along with an added bonus of things like different shape zones. Then there's a more spun-off copy of sty/ct going by sty/ct/ap with additional features for scripting and racing servers.

Just a few examples of the benefit of grabbing a better copy of the server and compiling it yourself. More than just the authentication stuff. :P
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i had some bad exdperience with builds above 0.2..... 0.3 was a nightnare i will look into 0.4 but if its anything like 0.3 i'll stick with what ive got

if its that bad i could always paste the new stuff into 0.2.8.3.x and compile that (predicting headache)
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stephanietubesocks wrote:i had some bad exdperience with builds above 0.2..... 0.3 was a nightnare i will look into 0.4 but if its anything like 0.3 i'll stick with what ive got

if its that bad i could always paste the new stuff into 0.2.8.3.x and compile that (predicting headache)
I didnt have problems with 0.4 as an server
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got the 0.2.8xxx ctf+sty build + zthread etc compiled on a test computer without issues

testing multiple server config with screens and its great

more stuff to do before i duplicate this on my server box

thanks guys
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stephanietubesocks wrote:got the 0.2.8xxx ctf+sty build + zthread etc compiled on a test computer without issues

testing multiple server config with screens and its great

more stuff to do before i duplicate this on my server box

thanks guys
Note that your killing everyone by ID [configuration files] (probably) doesn't work in sty+ct - but sty+ct+ap has a KILL_ALL function
EDIT: I sound like a walking advertisement now... :lol:
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aP|Nelg wrote:Note that your killing everyone by ID [configuration files] (probably) doesn't work in sty+ct - but sty+ct+ap has a KILL_ALL function
EDIT: I sound like a walking advertisement now... :lol:
In sty+ct I've always just used a script for it. Before using a script, you could do /admin kill 1, /admin kill 2 etc. and get it, but that wasn't perfect by any means. So, you're right, but adding it to a script is little to no effort if all of your servers have a use for a script to track players on the grid anyways. :P
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yeah once im done with the configs i'll remove the include killplayers.cfg and use kill_all

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