Greetings,
I have successfully started my first Armagetron server, and it seems to be running fine so far. But I have a few extras that I would like to implement that I haven't quite been able to figure out.
1) I would like the ability to log into the server remotely with my full admin rights so that I can change game settings remotely. So I would like to set up an admin account with a password, so that once I type it in I can change cycle_delay, rubber, etc.
I've gone over the Server Admin Guide on the Wiki but it seems to have a lot of outdated info on it and I'm not sure what applies. I've registered my name 'iRob' with http://aagid.net/ and I have a password through there. I've also tried local_user iRob (another password), user_level iRob@ 0, and trust_lan 1. But when I attempt to login with either password nothing happens and I have no control. It also tells me I should be prompted for a password soon, but never am. the /login command doesn't work so I am only trying through the "Authentication" menu.
*EDIT* Sorry - Sometimes I am able to get "iRob has been logged in as iRob@ with user level 'owner', but when I try to change cycle_delay (as an example) nothing happens. Thanks.
Would anyone mind giving me a brief overview of how this new system works?
2) Is it possible to require a password to enter the server?
I assume not because I don't see any locked servers on the main list, but I wanted to let my server be public when I'm not on it, and private when my friends and I wanted to play together. Is turning off the visibility (talk_to_master 0) the only way of doing this?
3) Is it possible to run the program in the background?
I'm using Windows 7 Professional x64, with a quad core 2.0 Ghz processor, 4gb ram. I would like to have the program run in my taskbar or in the background somehow, not just minimized.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
-Rob
Beginner Help Requested
Re: Beginner Help Requested
1) How are you logging in, and what kind of server build are you running? In some configurations, login requests are only processed between rounds.
1b) chat "/admin <command>" to issue commands to the server, do not use the local client console.
2) No, but you can use accounts and access levels (specifically, ACCESS_LEVEL_PLAY and ACCESS_LEVEL_CHAT) to limit what users can do on the server.
3) Yes, but on Windows, not on its own. You'll need to use a wrapper that runs programs as services.
1b) chat "/admin <command>" to issue commands to the server, do not use the local client console.
2) No, but you can use accounts and access levels (specifically, ACCESS_LEVEL_PLAY and ACCESS_LEVEL_CHAT) to limit what users can do on the server.
3) Yes, but on Windows, not on its own. You'll need to use a wrapper that runs programs as services.
Re: Beginner Help Requested
Hey,
1) That works great - My problem was entirely the /admin part, you are right I was just using the local console. I now have full control.
2) If I understand you, I can set up a list of users with access levels and then change what levels are needed to play on the fly.. I'll give that a shot.
3) Good to know, I'll start looking for that. My server is going to run all the time, I'd prefer not to clutter up my taskbar.
Appreciate your help!
-R-
1) That works great - My problem was entirely the /admin part, you are right I was just using the local console. I now have full control.
2) If I understand you, I can set up a list of users with access levels and then change what levels are needed to play on the fly.. I'll give that a shot.
3) Good to know, I'll start looking for that. My server is going to run all the time, I'd prefer not to clutter up my taskbar.
Appreciate your help!
-R-