left4dead2 not starting correctly.

[Surf3rDud3]

I get this when starting the left4dead2 service. And I get an email saying the query port failed.

 

I tried changing the port but no luck.

 

I took the command line used in TCAdmin and just ran it manually on my box and it started up.

 

This is the console.

Server is hibernating
ConVarRef test_progression_loop doesn't point to an existing ConVar
Parent cvar in server.dll not allowed (spit_scaling_min_scale)
Game supporting (2) split screen players
maxplayers set to 18

[Surf3rDud3]

Support for TCAdmin is crap. Makes me not want to continue using it.

[Raizio]

Support for TCAdmin is crap. Makes me not want to continue using it.

 

So you don't get a reply for two days on the COMMUNITY forum and now you spew this negativity already?

 

Wrong attitude there, buddy.

[Surf3rDud3]

I'm not trying to be mean just thought the forums would be more active seeing that the panel is popular but I guess not. So I'm sorry for coming off as a jackass.

 

Anyways I'll just keep looking for a fix until someone may know the answer and post here. Thanks.

Edited June 12, 2015 by Surf3rDud3

[Raizio]

I'm not trying to be mean just thought the forums would be more active seeing that the panel is popular but I guess not. So I'm sorry for coming off as a jackass.

 

Anyways I'll just keep looking for a fix until someone may know the answer and post here. Thanks.

 

I've been looking around for you as well but no luck yet.

You are using the steamcmd version of l4d2 yeah? (not sure if it was actualized to it)

 

Also post the commandline, just in case.

[Surf3rDud3]

Yes I am using SteamCMD.

 

Commandline:

-console -condebug -game left4dead2 -secure -port 27015 +ip 192.223.31.113 -maxplayers 8 +map c1m1_hotel +exec server.cfg

[Raizio]

What if you run it manually outside of tcadmin and try to join the game via console?

 

Try port 27035 just to see how that fairs.

Also, if server is Windows(seems like it) get TCPView, see if ports are actually being bound to the exe

[Surf3rDud3]

I've done this outside of TCAdmin and it works with the same command line. I can connect and everything. TCAdmin not so much.

 

Ill get TCPView and take a look.

[Surf3rDud3]

Looks like the process isnt even showing in TCPView. I guess that means its not binding that port?

[Raizio]

Sort TCPView on port just incase and have a look.

 

You're using the exact same commandline via RDP CMD?

Then it should do fine in TCAdmin as well.

[Surf3rDud3]

Yeah i'm using the same commandline manually. I'm in the same boat. I dont understand why its not working. Lol.

[Surf3rDud3]

#Console initialized.
#Steam is not active, running in -insecure mode.
#Loading unsigned module server.dll
Access to secure servers is disabled.
#Game.dll loaded for "Left 4 Dead 2"
Server is hibernating
ConVarRef test_progression_loop doesn't point to an existing ConVar
Parent cvar in server.dll not allowed (spit_scaling_min_scale)
Game supporting (2) split screen players
maxplayers set to 18
osversion.cpp (186) : Assertion Failed: Unknown osvi.dwMinorVersion, assuming Wi
ndows2k8r2: 2
Assert( Assertion Failed: Unknown osvi.dwMinorVersion, assuming Windows2k8r2: 2
):osversion.cpp:186

[Surf3rDud3]

If anyone else is having this problem you need to right click the srcds.exe file and set the compatibility for ALL USERS which is a button at the bottom of the Compatibility Tab.

 

I set mine to Windows XP SP3 and it worked.

 

I wish they added a option in TCAdmin to switch on Compatibility Mode but I don't know if that's possible.

[Raizio]

If anyone else is having this problem you need to right click the srcds.exe file and set the compatibility for ALL USERS which is a button at the bottom of the Compatibility Tab.

 

I set mine to Windows XP SP3 and it worked.

 

I wish they added a option in TCAdmin to switch on Compatibility Mode but I don't know if that's possible.

 

Glad you found it and shared the solution. Respect to you!