WHAT TO DO IF YOU CAN NOT CONNECT TO SERVER 2 Options

[FaG KillA]

Ok it's going to be painful to get sv_pure working but in the end it will be well worth it so I am going to be placing it on server 2 starting tomorrow morning. Most if not all of you will not be able to connect to the server since it will ONLY allow the pk3 files specified and that includes custom maps so here is a step by step that will allow you to get on server 2 from here on out.

If you have ever downloaded ANY custom files including any of our map packs the best thing to do is follow this outline EXACTLY. I have found out that there are other files besides pk3's that pure looks at so just deleting them is NOT going to work. Here is what you do and PLEASE read ALL instructions before proceeding.

1) Uninstall ALL MOHAA and Spearhead from your PC. Once uninstalled make sure you have COMPLETELY removed every file by going double clicking on the My Computer.... Local Disk...Program Files...EA Games. Once there you should NOT see a MOHAA folder at all and if you do delete it completely.

2) Reinstall MOHAA, then apply the 1.11 patch. You do not need to start the game just go through the install and apply the patch.

3)Reinstall Spearhead and apply the 2.11 patch first, then the 2.15 patch that just came out.

4) Download the 2 brand new FKs Spearhead Combo map packs that have all the maps from packs 1 through 10. DO NOT install any of the old map packs on your computer. I have redone ALL map packs tonight to make sure the exact versions of the maps are in them. To keep you all from having to download all 10 packs again I have made 2 combo packs for you. You do NOT need both just get the 2 combo packs.

5) Download map pack 11 and overright the pack 11 that is currently on your computer. Now you can install combo packs 1 and 2 as well as map pack 11.

6) You have only 3 ways to get on a server with sv_pure turned on. You can get in at this point from either gamespy or the All Seeing Eye without makeing any additional changes or if you want to get in to the server from in game you MUST add something to your startup icon. Here is how you do that;

First find the Spearhead icon on your computers desktop. Right click on it and chose the properties button. Under the shortcut tab you will see a setting called "target:" with the following typed in the box:

"C:\Program Files\EA GAMES\MOHAA\moh_spearhead.exe"

you need to add the following to the end of the line AFTER THE QUOTES without changing anything else:

+set cl_playintro 0

Now your line should look something like this:

"C:\Program Files\EA GAMES\MOHAA\moh_spearhead.exe" +set cl_playintro 0


You may be using another drive letter such as D: or E: don't worry. DO NOT change anything inside the quotes.

NOW you can start playing on the server again without issues. Just remember you can NOT install any other pk3 files like skins, crosshairs, or other mods since doing so will boot you off the server. Once we get this stabilized and working properly I WILL be posting some blood mods and crosshairs that will be acceptable on this server and I will be listening to what you guys want for that.

I know this will be a pain at first but it will be nicte to be finally cheat free.

[little old man]

FK thanks for the info. I just printed it out so I would have it in text in front of me when I make the change. I suggest everybody do that

[Nixon]

I have been looking forward to SV_Pure for so dam long...I cant wait to try it out. Thanks making it happen FK

[FaG KillA]

Ladies and gentlemen..... we have a working sv_pure. I followed these steps on 3 computers now and it works. Server 2 is now running on pure. In addition, I have it running custom maps, and my weapons mod is working.

Testing will continue on CI and it appears to be working for now. If this is the case, with CI and pure server 2 will be 98 percent cheat free at last.

In the coming days I will be posting some acceptable crosshair and blood mods for you all to use but for now I want to make sure it's solid so it will stay stock outside of the maps.

I highly recommend a complete reinstall like I outline here as that is the best way to ensure you get on.

[Lt. CrazyIvan]

Quick FYI, I was able to get this working "without" reinstalling the games. I removed all non-original pk3 file from main and mainta folders. Added the line to the executable and ran Gamespy. Put on both combo packs and got in with no problems.

You may want to try that versus a complete reinstall folks.....up to you.

[Lt. CrazyIvan]

Another FYI, I did not need Gamespy to connect either. It is working through the game fine for me.

[blackcat]

FK,

I followed the instructions to a "T". I can connect just fine directly from the game, but via Gamespy3d, I get a server disconnect message.

Any insight or clue cookies would be greatly appreciated.

/bc

[svoller]

Does this mean I cant play on any other servers that run custom maps unless they use your map selections ?

Dont you think that is a bit restrictive ? I will follow the instructions if theres no other choice but can anyone tell me if there is a way I can use custom maps with other servers ?

thanks

svoller

[Lt. CrazyIvan]

Good point on that one Svoller. Hadn't thought about that one myself, but I only play FK's server so I am just a bit biased.....

[svoller]

I know what you mean CrazyIvan, 9 times out of 10 I play Mob2 , but on the odd occassion when its down and I need my shooting fix; I play the trd servers and they have a slightly different set of maps.

svoller

[FaG KillA]

OK yes you do not necessarily have to do a fresh install as Ivan pointed out but I had mixed success the other way and wanted to make sure you all had a clear way to do it.

As for other servers remember folks that it is a new world with sv_pure. You can STILL join any other server just like before even with the map packs. There is nothing different here and things will still work as before. However you will probably have issues joining other servers that run sv_pure if they do not have our maps, and if you load someone elses maps you will have trouble joining mine. This is the trade off we get and there is nothing that can be done here. So remember, once you have the proper maps installed, you can join my server, or any other server without sv_pure loaded on it. You will only have issues with OTHER sv_pure servers. I know most peeps are not going to use pure at least for a while cause it takes so much time to get it right so you should have plenty of othere places to play for now.

[Sgt.Zieldog]

MOB is the place for me! I guess I really don't have to worry about the other server issues cause MOB is my home! How sad is that? LOL. I had no problems after following your inst. FK, great job buddy. Wish more could get on though, tired of killing same 2 people. Hope their not mad at me.

[svoller]

I wish I could get on, I removed everything else and when I lauched from Gamespy it hung on the Brest loading screen!


The only thing I didnt do was download map pack 11 again, I used the same download as before. I hope this doesnt mean I have to do everything again!

I will try map pack 11 again and see what happens.


************Bollocks************* its still getting stuck!!!!

I keep getting stuck at about 50% of the load screen any ideas? I have installed only combo1 and 2 and map pack11 I did a complete reinstall of all the mohaa and spearhead crap + 2 to 2.11 and 2.11 to 2.15!!!!!!!111

[Sgt York]

I feel like Homer Simpson....D'OOH!

OK!! I'm gonna do it like you said.....I can replace ANYTHING in my putter for upgrades but this stuff is outta my league........if my putter blows up....!!!! Well...since MOB is the only place online where you can get a decent gama....here goes.....

[blackcat]

I made the mistake of not downloading Map Pack 11 again. The old map pack had MP_Lorient_DM.pk3
user_crete.pk3

The new one does not. So if you downloaded the new map pack 11 and are still having problems, just delete the two mentioned files and it should work.

Hope that helps.

/bc