PainKiller

So good news, I can fix the fog. And bad news, I can't fix the fog. There's a line of code in a file that needs to be deleted on the pack on the server (any attempt client side will result in the pack being redownloaded so you match the server): level._effect["fogbank_small_beltot"] =loadfx ("fx/misc/fogbank_small_beltot.efx"); [the .efx file located in iw07.iwd] That will mean nothing to most of you, but BASICALLY the real foggy map has a reference to a fog that is used in the core game. I can delete that reference so it doesn't try to go "yea lets put loads of fog everywhere" OR I can be really dumb and delete the entire fog effect file from the core game files on the server (if all else fails and I am not risking it). I don't have access to the redirect so I can't fix it wihout Loader.This is all also completely hypothetical - I do not have a safe testing environment to try this out.

About time I had a smooth running and I didn't have to skip any maps, and everyone was happy. Never gonna get that again so enjoy it Its every three months but if people want it shorter I can do every two months? we'll see what people think

If it happens again, I'll sort it. I have changed at least two maps so far, and will be changing a third tomorrow because I haven't had the time all week. The main CoD2 server menu is pretty crap so I don't always trust that - i've had servers vanish from there and then come back again like it was nothing. I have noticed that some maps take a while to load, or change - and that has been worrying me. What I'll do before everyone gets in tomorrow is give the rotation one more blast through to check for any hiccups. I am pretty sure I got them all - but doesn't hurt to check. I will also see if I can remove the fog in the maps too; had some complaints about one of the maps being too foggy. It's on my to do list after I've finished doing some studying.

New year, new rotation? Continuing the three month rotation I have in place, I have now created and uploaded the new packs and rotation to the server, ready for everyone to download and get in. !!YOU WILL NEED TO DELETE THE WIN_25 MAP PACKS FROM YOUR COD2/MAIN FOLDER!! I am not responsible for cleaning up your CoD2 main folder. You know the drill. You cannot delete these with the game open. You must have the game closed. If you get an invalid .iwd referenced, remember it and delete it from your CoD2 main folder. Here are the maps: SPR_26_SNP cs_harbor em_waterworld frchampdebataille fr_desert_village_f fr_vieux_village_v2 SPR_26_SNP2 fr_villedesnipeb mp_hill_sniper mhz_sb_f mhz_shx mp_bosconova mp_churchmap mp_omaha_sniper2 SPR_26_TDM mp_carpen mp_codcastle2 mp_coldfront_2 mp_cologne mp_courtyard mp_gdctrain SPR_26_CTF mp_desert_fox mp_eaglejunction mp_forest2 mp_lflnchateau_lib mtl_dawnville And here is the rotation: gametype ctf map mp_railyard gametype tdm map cs_harbor map mp_carpen map em_waterworld gametype ctf map mp_desert_fox gametype tdm map frchampdebataille map mp_codcastle2 map fr_desert_village_f gametype ctf map mp_harbor gametype tdm map fr_vieux_village_v2 map mp_coldfront_2 map fr_villedesnipeb gametype ctf map mp_eaglejunction gametype tdm map mp_hill_sniper map mp_cologne map mhz_sb_f gametype ctf map mp_forest2 gametype tdm map mhz_shx map mp_courtyard map mp_bosconova gametype ctf map mp_lflnchateau_lib gametype tdm map mp_churchmap map mp_gdctrain map mp_omaha_sniper2

Good evening all! The final rotation of 2025 has been done, dusted and pushed to the server. If there are maps people don't like, please let me know ASAP - I can't remove them if I don't know! This is the rotation: gametype tdm map mp_alleyway map mhz_bridges_day3 gametype ctf map mp_blutstadt gametype tdm map mhz_farm1 map mp_CBXmap map desert_city gametype ctf map mp_bizerte gametype tdm map church map mp_catmouse map mp_blue_sea gametype ctf map mp_lolv2_cod2 gametype tdm map arena3 map mp_cargotown map mp_rock_island gametype ctf map mp_factory gametype tdm map mp_shalkanv2 map mp_bridge2 map open_sea gametype ctf map mp_eaglegorge gametype tdm map germany map mp_bernay map sps_free_port gametype ctf map mp_factory gametype tdm map sps_karelia map mp_bahnhof_2 map sps_the_siege gametype ctf map mp_lessay YOU WILL NEED TO REMOVE THE PREVIOUS PACKS FROM AUTUMN AND SUMMER OR YOU WILL GET ISSUES. I will not be held responsible for the mess in peoples files - you should know what to do when errors come up! Thanks!

I had great fun playing BF6 with some of my friends. Even though, I get mad when medics don't medic or no one takes out the enemy armour. That shit drives me insane!

ah okay, I see what you mean. Just having a look at the file you downloaded, having downloaded it myself, and I can see some of the issue. All you need to do really is rename the mp_slum.zip into mp_slum.iwd The .iwd file extension is important because that's what allows the folder to be read by the server - its like a custom archive format that CoD2 uses. When you do change the extension, Windows will say that it may break the file, ignore that. So you should instead have this instead: It's the same one you have, but just changing .zip to .iwd. Don't change anything in the file, all you need to do is change the extension. With it changed to .iwd all you need to do is pop that in the Main folder with the other .iwd files.

Good morning everyone! I've finished, packed and uploaded the new rotation to the TDM server (thanks as always for Loader to putting the packs on the redirect). You WILL need to remove (if you haven't already) CTF_SPR25 and CTF_SPR_25. Ideally, every rotation you should clear out your main folder. Here is the rotation: gametype tdm map mp_leningrad map trainwreck gametype ctf map mp_coddm3 gametype tdm map sksquare map mp_toujane map mp_nfactorys gametype ctf map mp_trainstation gametype tdm map sps_valle map mp_gob_rats map sps_toxic gametype ctf map mp_outlaw_showdown gametype tdm map mp_tukovi3 map mp_montargis_v2 map sps_el_embarcadero_f gametype ctf map mp_return_to_pavlov gametype tdm map mp_rds_s map mp_kalsingrad_v2 map lnl_hm2 gametype ctf map mp_sg_marketgarden gametype tdm map tl_convoy2 map mp_purg map mp_ifis_one gametype ctf map rnr_warehouse_beta2 gametype tdm map islands This time, I managed to get enough sniper maps to not have to repeat any or add them later on standard nades are here to stay, and I really appreciate the feedback and I am glad that people are enjoying them and oh boy do I love playing hot potato!

Hey Sgt, can you explain what it is you're after please? We have CTF on our CoD2 servers yes. Are you referring to how we set up CTF on our server or what mods we use? Sorry, it's just unclear on what you're looking for.

Always this when running old games. Always do this. I've never had a problem with steam, and I've been using it for about 12 years now - and the only issue I get is when it says steam can't be found. But that's just an easy fix to throw some Steam dll files in the games directory and its rare that happens. Sadly, you need Steam open to play Steam bought games, and as mine is open all the time its no bother to me. Honestly, Laz, if you get any issues with Steam just let me know. Getting CoD2 to run on Steam can be problematic as there is a chance you will run into a bug that makes CoD2 open to a blank screen and not load further but that's mostly due to a graphical bug and the game just needs rebooting

EDIT: Rotation fix, swapped out a broken map and some typos. Evening/Morning/Afternoon folks! New rotation is now going up on TDM. Packs are up, ready for download. Please note the following: You will NEED to delete these from your Main folder: CTF_SPR25 TDM_SPR25 SNP_25_02 SNP_SPR_25 If they are not removed you are likely to run into errors. Please also note, these packs may share maps with DM packs. If this is the case, please let me know and I'll see what I can do. Here is a list of the maps, the modes and the rotation: tdm: mp_winter mp_venice mp_web mp_slum mp_mareth mp_xfireb mp_panimo2 mtl_facility mp_vitebsk mp_valleystation ctf: mp_tobruk mp_neilos_night rnr_ravensville_beta2 fr_mogadishu_v3 mp_rts mp_kustov_station_final mp_coastal_guns mp_rasquert_final sniper: mp_sniperwolfv2 sps_snipers_town mp_sniper_benghazi mp_mortain em_central_station mp_vs sps_artic_island_f gametype tdm map mp_harbor map mp_sniperwolfv2 gametype ctf map mp_tobruk gametype tdm map sps_snipers_town_w map mp_winterv2 map mp_sniper_benghazi gametype ctf map mp_neilos_night gametype tdm map mp_mortain map mtl_facility map em_central_station gametype ctf map rnr_ravensville_beta2 gametype tdm map mp_vs map mp_web map sps_artic_island_f gametype ctf map fr_mogadishu_v3 gametype tdm map mp_sniperwolfv2 map mp_slum map mp_mortain gametype ctf map mp_rts gametype tdm map sps_snipers_town_w map map_valleystation map mp_sniper_benghazi gametype ctf map mp_kustov_station_final gametype tdm map mp_mortain map mp_panimo2 map mp_vs gametype ctf map mp_coastal_guns gametype tdm map sps_artic_island_f

Good evening all, once more I request a few moments of your time. Let it be known that I finally fixed the damn Spring rotation. I haven't been able to get to it because of work and my lack of good mental health (going back in to therapy) but I got myself to do it tonight. I have removed the offending map mp_bluesea and repaired the map pack. PLEASE NOTE: You will need to clear your CoD2 main folder of previous custom map packs until only the stock ones remain If you play on DM too, I will say you can leave those ones there, but please let me know of any further clashes. I will not be held responsible for you failing to clear out your CoD2 folder correctly either. I tend to name mine with the month first, then the game mode. This should prevent invalid .iwd clients; whilst I shouldn't have to remind people of this when I change a rotation, this one is partly on me for not saying when I changed the rotation. I've also colour coded this rotation, mostly for my own ease of viewing but you can see which maps are which modes at a glance. Sniper: mp_division map mhz_residence mp_codcasnipe_s1 SPS_valle_de_leire bunker_v mp_damvalley mp_cs_desert mp_shalkanv2 mhz_farm_f mp_cbs Run and Gun: mp_island_madness mp_dawnville mp_accona_desert mp_cdom mp_chateau_manor mp_curra_tuscany2 mp_glossi8 CTF: mp_ol_stalingrad_1942 mp_harbor mp_bassano mp_brewtown mp_devils_den_beta3 mp_dawnville mp_leningrad Here's the rotation: gametype tdm map mp_division map mp_island_madness map mhz_residence gametype ctf map mp_ol_stalingrad_1942 gametype tdm map mp_codcasnipe_s1 tdm map mp_dawnville map SPS_valle_de_leire gametype ctf map mp_harbor gametype tdm map bunker_v map mp_accona_desert map mp_damvalley gametype ctf map mp_bassano gametype tdm map mp_cs_desert map mp_cdom map mp_shalkanv2 gametype ctf map mp_brewtown gametype tdm map mhz_farm_f map mp_chateau_manor map mp_cbs gametype ctf map mp_devils_den_beta3 gametype tdm map SPS_valle_de_leire map mp_curra_tuscany2 map bunker_v gametype ctf map mp_dawnville gametype tdm map mp_damvalley map mp_glossi8 map mp_cs_desert gametype ctf map mp_leningrad Let me know if you run into any technical issues with the game and I'll see if I can help. Now, to go enjoy my friday..

So that'll be every map is on Window's list?

No worries! Said I'd get it done