• As the Steam release is near this Steam guide will help us getting more server filled[steamcharts.com] when officialy launch! (at least i hope! ^^)

• Easier than dedicated one to create, Listen servers are run on the same machine as the game client.
When the client disconnects, the server is shut down, as the server and host client are run together.
So check game cache integrality (game properties) before host it in order to avoid crashs.

• Listen servers usually cannot support too many players, due to bandwidth and CPU requirements.
So please optimize your internet connection so close others useless programs and run only the minimal requiered.
(Do not even try if you are on the neighbourhood wireless!)

• Launch the command prompt (executable name cmd.exe )
Enter:




Port Forwarding:

• Copy/paste your default gateway IP in your web browser: (url tab)

Fistful of frags requieres only the port for the Steam Server:
• port: 27015 UDP & your IPv4 address

• Right click on the game on your steam library and click "Properties". Once you're there, click on "Set Launch Options". An empty caption box will show up.
In it, simply type:

• You will notice that a console has now appeared on the main menu. Keep it there! (Dev-console is used to submit some commands variables == cvar)
• You can also pop it up when needed by binding it (F11 as an example) with the following cvar: (with quotes)



• Then select "Create a server"


• If you go above your limit all the other players in your server will see their ping increased to extreme heights.
• You just have to test how many players your network can handle but most of the times 8+ slots becomes harder to manage.



• Type in:

(*Current map list: fof_fistful, fof_desperados, fof_revenge, fof_robertlee,..you must changelevel to apply changes and avoid clients (class C) error.)


• Once it's done display console again and type in: It gives you the external/public server IP[whatismyipaddress.com] copy/paste it to yours Steam friends in order they join you manually (cvar: connect IP) if your server isn't yet displayed in the server browser list from their side.

• There you go! You have a fully working server now! Invite your friends in! (most of the time they are able to join you directly from steam friend list or internet server browser as usual)

• Keep in mind that you'll have to enter those commands in the console everytime you create a Listen Server.

• If it still doesn't work or you're having other issues see the troubleshooting section bellow:

If your friends still cannot join your server even after you've set it up properly it's most likely because something is blocking network traffic coming from outside. Many anti-virus and firewalls do that by default and you'll have to either temporarily disable them or add Steam and Fistful of Frags to the restrictions.[www.dummies.com]

If it still doesn't work you might want to try these ports too:

UDP 1200
UDP 27000 to 27015
UDP 27020
TCP 27030 to 27039
TCP 27015

If you don't know how you just have to follow the instructions on this website[portforward.com]
There you simply have to enter your router's brand and model and then ports for what game you want to forward.
http://gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=259767197
& enjoy my FoF review!

(Dropbox deposit if shared links are outdated)[www.dropbox.com]

checkout other similar steam guides:
http://gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=190894151

Special thanks mention to "+[SP]+ Kaede" for his understanding and provided me helpful ressources for my guide which is based on.