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1. #BATTLEFIELD 2 SERVERS HOW TO#
2. #BATTLEFIELD 2 SERVERS INSTALL#
3. #BATTLEFIELD 2 SERVERS PLUS#
4. #BATTLEFIELD 2 SERVERS DOWNLOAD#

If you DON'T want to see your dedicated server running, uncheck the Interact with Desktop check box. Note that the slashes are the wrong way around in both instances, and remember to adjust the paths and configuration files to suit your installation. If you run the FireDaemon service as a specific user this command line can be shortened to: +config +mapList +modPath mods/bf2 +ignoreAsserts 1 If you choose to use the default "con" files (_n and _n), the complete value of the parameters field is: +config "C:/Users/USERNAME/Documents/Battlefield 2/ServerConfigs/_n" +mapList "C:/Users/USERNAME/Documents/Battlefield 2/ServerConfigs/_n" +modPath mods/bf2 +ignoreAsserts 1 The Parameters defines the location of your "con" files. The most important field on the tab is the Parameters. The path for the purposes of this HOWTO is C:\Program Files (x86)\EA Games\BF2Server. Working Directory: The directory containing your BF2ServerLauncher.exe file. The path for the purposes of this HOWTO is C:\Program Files (x86)\EA Games\BF2Server\BF2ServerLauncher.exe. Note the required parameters.Įxecutable: The path to your BF2ServerLauncher.exe file. Adjust the paths to suit your installation.

Click on the "Create a new service definition" button in the toolbar (or type Ctrl+N) and enter the information into the fields as you see below. Next, start the FireDaemon GUI from the desktop shortcut.

#BATTLEFIELD 2 SERVERS INSTALL#

Edit these directly if you don't wish to set command-line options.īattlefield 2 Dedicated Server Setup Under FireDaemonĭownload and install FireDaemon Pro into the directory of your choice, typically C:\Program Files\FireDaemon. The default "con" (n and n) files are found under the BF2 installation directory in the mods\bf2\settings folder. GOTCHA #3: "con" files can be stored anywhere on your hard disk. GOTCHA #2: If you use the +maplist command line option. You will need to hand-edit the "con" file and place the map cycle in a separate file otherwise, BF2 DS doesn't pick up your custom map cycle. GOTCHA #1: If you use this technique to create custom configuration files, the map cycle is included with the server settings in one file. Once you have finished click on the Save button in both sections. You will now be able to edit all the server settings and choose the maps to include your map cycle. Type in a configuration name for your server and click OK - remember you can create multiple server profiles.

#BATTLEFIELD 2 SERVERS PLUS#

To do this click on Plus (+) button in the BF2ServerLauncher. If you wish, you can create your own server configuration "con" files instead of using the default ones. Example "con" files can be found at the end of this HOWTO. The "con" files are text files and can be edited with your favourite text editor. is the name of the user you logged in as.

Two "con" files (_n and _n) will be created in the directory: C:\Users\\Documents\Battlefield 2\ServerConfigs. If you click on the Start button in the BF2ServerLauncher, the dedicated server will launch using the default settings. The simplest way to create a "con" file is to start the BF2ServerLauncher.exe file in the BF2Server folder. One configuration file contains the map list and the other the server settings. Make sure you install PunkBuster if it is a public server.īattlefield 2 Dedicated Server requires two configuration ("con") files. Install the dedicated server files into the directory of your choice (typically C:\Program Files\EA Games\BF2Server).

#BATTLEFIELD 2 SERVERS DOWNLOAD#

You will need to login prior to being able to download the files. You can also use FireDaemon Fusion to manage FireDaemon and other Windows services via a web browser.Ĭreate an account at so you can download the server files and register your server.ĭownload the Battlefield 2 Dedicated Server files from here.

#BATTLEFIELD 2 SERVERS HOW TO#

This HOWTO will show you how to set it up. The dedicated server component can be run as a Windows Service using FireDaemon Pro, which allows you to have the dedicated server start automatically at boot prior to login, start multiple instances of the dedicated server and more. Battlefield 2 (BF2) is a first-person military action game.