From d7854b35564e8453e0d3f2813627ecc2015cf3a0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: MetalStormGhost Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2023 13:57:23 +0300 Subject: [PATCH] Updated Dedicated-Server-Guide.md --- Dedicated-Server-Guide.md | 43 +++++++++++++++++++++------------------ 1 file changed, 23 insertions(+), 20 deletions(-) diff --git a/Dedicated-Server-Guide.md b/Dedicated-Server-Guide.md index 6088d43..3c94f8a 100644 --- a/Dedicated-Server-Guide.md +++ b/Dedicated-Server-Guide.md @@ -1,3 +1,25 @@ +Running a Retribution mission with the dedicated server, even for single-player and even on the same machine, can significantly improve frame rates, but may cause AI wingmen to behave strangely during taxi. + +## Dedicated Server set up without DCS server files + +First download a premade .bat file and move it to "X:\DCS World OpenBeta\bin" +https://www.mediafire.com/file/pfjh1gfsnisvi1u/dcs-server.bat/file + +Don't wish to download? no problem! +1. create a text file name it something on the lines of "DCS server start.bat" or which ever you prefer but make sure you edit the type of file by + inserting .bat instead of "x.txt" should look on the lines of "x.bat" +2. open text file and copy and paste this code (no quotes) "DCS.exe --server --norender -w DCS.server1" and hit save. +3. drag the just now created file in the same directory stated above "X:\DCS World OpenBeta\bin" and follow instructions below. + + + +To Start the server simply double click the .bat file provided, which will now open an instance of dcs and it will stay on the "DCS" splash screen which is normal. + +to manage your server simply go to "X:\DCS World OpenBeta\WebGUI" and open "index.html" which now will open the WebUI server manager on your default internet browser. + + +## Dedicated Server set up with DCS server files + There are a few additional steps and caveat to running a dcs-liberation mission on a dedicated DCS server. I'll try and explain them, as the server manager of my squadron, and dcs-liberation contributor. @@ -79,7 +101,7 @@ You can (and should) set the `%LIBERATION_EXPORT_DIR%` environment variable on y After installing dcs-liberation on a computer (let's call it the mission computer), configure it the way you like (including plugins, if you want), and start a new campaign. -At one point, you'll want to *fly* a mission. When you press the *Take off* button in dcs-liberation, it'll generate a mission : `\dcs\missions\liberation_nextturn.miz`. +At one point, you'll want to *fly* a mission. When you press the *Take off* button in dcs-liberation, it'll generate a mission : `\dcs\missions\retribution_nextturn.miz`. Now, you can simply copy the mission file to your server and run it. @@ -100,22 +122,3 @@ Then download the `state.json` file on the mission computer, and enter it in dcs ![](https://i.imgur.com/Izml39p.jpg) If the "Waiting for mission completion" window is not visible anymore (you may have closed it, or the program), simply click the "Take off" button again. - - -## Dedicated Server set up without DCS server files - -First download a premade .bat file and move it to "X:\DCS World OpenBeta\bin" -https://www.mediafire.com/file/pfjh1gfsnisvi1u/dcs-server.bat/file - -Don't wish to download? no problem! -1. create a text file name it something on the lines of "DCS server start.bat" or which ever you prefer but make sure you edit the type of file by - inserting .bat instead of "x.txt" should look on the lines of "x.bat" -2. open text file and copy and paste this code (no quotes) "DCS.exe --server --norender -w DCS.server1" and hit save. -3. drag the just now created file in the same directory stated above "X:\DCS World OpenBeta\bin" and follow instructions below. - - - -To Start the server simply double click the .bat file provided, which will now open an instance of dcs and it will stay on the "DCS" splash screen which is normal. - -to manage your server simply go to "X:\DCS World OpenBeta\WebGUI" and open "index.html" which now will open the WebUI server manager on your default internet browser. -