Dev, are you looking to host a No More Room in Hell server but don’t know where to start? Look no further! In this article, we will guide you through the process step by step. With our help, you’ll have your very own No More Room in Hell server up and running in no time!
Step 1: Download and Install SteamCMD
The first step in setting up your No More Room in Hell server is to download and install SteamCMD. SteamCMD is a command-line tool that allows you to install and update game servers on your machine.
To download and install SteamCMD, follow these steps:
Step |
Action |
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Visit the SteamCMD download page at https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD. |
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Click the “Windows” link to download the Windows version of SteamCMD. |
3 |
Extract the contents of the downloaded file to a folder on your computer. |
Step 2: Create a Steam Account and Install No More Room in Hell
The next step is to create a Steam account if you don’t already have one. This will allow you to download and install No More Room in Hell on your machine.
To create a Steam account and install No More Room in Hell, follow these steps:
Step |
Action |
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1 |
Visit the Steam website at https://store.steampowered.com/. |
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Click the “Install Steam” button to download and install the Steam client on your computer. |
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Launch the Steam client and log in to your account. |
4 |
Search for “No More Room in Hell” in the Steam store and click “Play Game” to download and install it on your machine. |
Step 3: Configure Your No More Room in Hell Server
Now that you have installed No More Room in Hell and SteamCMD, it’s time to configure your server. This involves setting up the server settings and configuring any mods or plugins you want to use.
Follow these steps to configure your server:
Setting Up Your Server Settings
The first step is to set up your server settings. This includes things like the server name, password, and map rotation. To do this, follow these steps:
Step |
Action |
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1 |
Open Notepad or any text editor and create a new file. |
2 |
Enter the following code: |
hostname "My No More Room in Hell Server" |
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sv_password "mypassword" |
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mapcyclefile "mapcycle.txt" |
Replace “My No More Room in Hell Server” with the name you want to give your server and “mypassword” with the password you want to use.
Setting Up Your Map Rotation
The next step is to set up your map rotation. This determines which maps will be played on your server and in what order. To do this, follow these steps:
Step |
Action |
|---|---|
1 |
Open Notepad or any text editor and create a new file. |
2 |
Enter the names of the maps you want to include, one per line. For example: |
nmo_apartment |
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nmo_broadway |
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nmo_church |
Save the file as “mapcycle.txt” in the “nmrih” folder (which is located in the “steamapps/common” directory).
Configuring Mods and Plugins
If you want to use mods or plugins on your server, you will need to configure them using the “server.cfg” file. This file is located in the “cfg” folder, which is located in the “nmrih” folder.
To configure mods or plugins, follow these steps:
Step |
Action |
|---|---|
1 |
Open the “server.cfg” file in a text editor. |
2 |
Add the following line to enable mods: |
sv_pure 0 |
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3 |
Add the following line to load mods: |
exec "modname.cfg" |
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4 |
Save the file. |
Step 4: Start Your No More Room in Hell Server
Now that you have configured your server, it’s time to start it up! To start your No More Room in Hell server, follow these steps:
Step |
Action |
|---|---|
1 |
Open a command prompt. |
2 |
Navigate to the “steamcmd” folder. |
3 |
Enter the following command: |
steamcmd +login anonymous +force_install_dir "C:\nmrihserver" +app_update 317670 validate +quit |
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4 |
Wait for the download and installation to complete. |
5 |
Enter the following command to start your server: |
srcds -game nmrih -console -port 27015 +maxplayers 16 +map nmo_apartment |
Replace “C:\nmrihserver” with the path to your server’s installation directory.
How do I connect to my No More Room in Hell server?
To connect to your No More Room in Hell server, follow these steps:
Step |
Action |
|---|---|
1 |
Launch No More Room in Hell on your computer. |
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Open the console by pressing the tilde (~) key. |
3 |
Type the following command: |
connect SERVER_IP:PORT |
Replace “SERVER_IP” with the IP address of your server and “PORT” with the port number you used to start your server.
How do I manage my No More Room in Hell server?
You can manage your No More Room in Hell server using the in-game console. To access the console, press the tilde (~) key. From there, you can enter various commands to manage your server, such as changing the map, kicking or banning players, and more.
How do I set up a password for my No More Room in Hell server?
To set up a password for your No More Room in Hell server, add the following line to your “server.cfg” file:
Line |
Action |
|---|---|
sv_password "mypassword" |
Replace “mypassword” with the password you want to use. |
How do I change the map rotation on my No More Room in Hell server?
To change the map rotation on your No More Room in Hell server, edit the “mapcycle.txt” file in the “nmrih” folder (which is located in the “steamapps/common” directory). Add the names of the maps you want to include, one per line. For example:
| Mapcycle.txt |
|---|
nmo_apartment |
nmo_broadway |
nmo_church |
How do I install mods or plugins on my No More Room in Hell server?
To install mods or plugins on your No More Room in Hell server, follow these steps:
Step |
Action |
|---|---|
1 |
Download the mod or plugin from a trusted source. |
2 |
Extract the contents of the downloaded file to the “addons” folder in the “nmrih” folder (which is located in the “steamapps/common” directory). |
3 |
Add the following line to your “server.cfg” file: |
exec "modname.cfg" |
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4 |
Replace “modname” with the name of the mod or plugin you want to use. |
How many players can join my No More Room in Hell server?
You can set the maximum number of players that can join your No More Room in Hell server by adding the following line to your “server.cfg” file:
Line |
Action |
|---|---|
maxplayers 16 |
Replace “16” with the maximum number of players you want to allow. |
Now that you have followed these steps, you should have your very own No More Room in Hell server up and running! Remember to keep your server updated and to follow best practices when managing it. Happy gaming!