7 Days to Die Alpha 17

[Skurnicki]

Does anyone know how to update a server to the experimental build with tcadmin?

 

I've looked online and only find answers using steam tools or the steam CMD nothing specifically for tcadmin

 

Ive tried downloading and force updating a server with adding steam CMD to the folder

 

tried adding +app_update 294420 -beta latest_experimental to the extra steam commands options on the game settings

 

also I tried adding -beta latest_experimental to the app id as well, all no luck

 

Ive never done this before so I really have no idea what I am doing.

 

My friends and I wanna play the new update with out destroying our current server

 

If i could get pointed in the right direction I and my friends would appreciate. it

[fjamieson]

Skurnicki,

 

I believe I read in one of the 7DTD forums posts..the devs say you should do a fresh install and not an update over an existing server..

 

I created a custom script using the following: Found it here on another forum post so it is not my own..

 

@echo off

"C:\Program Files\TCAdmin2\Monitor\Tools\SteamCmd\steamcmd.exe" +login anonymous +force_install_dir %ThisService_RootDirectory% +app_update "294420 -beta latest_experimental" validate +quit

 

to handle the updates from b199 to b208

Edited November 30, 2018 by fjamieson

[numpty]

Perfect thx. Do v16 config still work tho or will they need updating

[jungleNZ]

They still work.

[Dennis]

You need to set the query port and game port to be the same. Also update the configuration files to include the new values.

[Skurnicki]

Not sure how to add custom scripts to servers, Ill just wait till it becomes stable

[numpty]

Enjoy the approx. 6 to 12 month wait.

 

To add script. You go into settings>>games>>chosen game. Then at bottom choose scripts. Then you create your script

[Skurnicki]

thanks, I guess my next question is what script engine do I use and what event should I put it as

 

I tried to mimic the default save word script included and had access denied

 

here is my script http://prntscr.com/lspy9u

[numpty]

Depends. You can use batch. Or other options for backup script. It depends on how you cidecit. And what files you want to include in the backup

[Dennis]

We did something else instead.

 

This doesn't really work well, since you need to manually set the query port for each client that decides to update to experimental.

Instead, we made a copy of our config, imported it as '7 Days to Die experimental', configured the ports, setup the configuration file and allowed users to use the game switcher.

[numpty]

I couldn't understand the game switch option how do you set it up @dennis. Would love to test out

[ECF]

I couldn't understand the game switch option how do you set it up @dennis. Would love to test out

 

Create a separate game called '7 Days to Die experimental' with updated config info, and let the user switch between regular 7D2D server and the experimental server.

[Dennis]

Create a separate game called '7 Days to Die experimental' with updated config info, and let the user switch between regular 7D2D server and the experimental server.

And remember to go to each and 7 Days to Die customer's 'Service Settings' page and enable the game switcher Also see this: https://help.tcadmin.com/TCAdmin2_advanced_module_for_WHMCS#Sending_Allowed_Games_for_Game_Switching

[Skurnicki]

I figured tweaking would be the better option but when I tried to do it before steam wouldnt update any fresh servers

 

where would I put the 294420 -beta latest_experimental? app id or extra steam commands?

[jungleNZ]

In the steam settings box - game name/app id: 294420 -beta latest_experimental

[Skurnicki]

awesome thanks!

[Skurnicki]

So 17 has dropped is it the same with the ips? because I still couldn't get this to work when it was on experimental

[Dennis]

The query port needs to be the same as the game port now.

[Skurnicki]

So when I change the "Query Port Expression" that was $[service.GamePort] + 2 (This was default on the config made by ECF), do I change it to $[service.GamePort] + 0?

[numpty]

I'm guessing but leave the expression blank

[numpty]

Or with just

$[service.GamePort]

[Dennis]

Or just nothing.

[Skurnicki]

Thanks for the help guys changed it and the server booted right up