Fast Downloads Tutorial not correct.

Nuk3m · 03-31-2008, 03:41 PM

In reference to the FF wiki:
http://www.fortress-forever.com/wiki...wnloads_Server

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nuk3m

There is something not right because, I have read over the instructions time and time again. All the files are properly placed, the sv_downloadurl "http://theoverkill.brinkster.net/eoserver/FortressForever/" is there, but yet even when I change the map nothing happens. I cannot download anything from my fast downloads.

ANSWER: The above statement was correct in its claim, however my Web Service Provider (brinkster) has limited file extension support, and must have a request sent to them for the allowance of these special extensions. So although my Server was configured correctly, and my Web Space has the appropriate files stored, Fast Downloads did not work. Because the .bsp, and .bz2 extensions were blocked, when you attempted to connect to the server and download the files, you became denied access to download because the Web Service Provider blocked all files with these extensions.

This may want to be added to the Fast Downloads Tutorial, as a FAQ, or Troubleshooting answer to help people out. ZIP helped me out so much. I am in debt kind sir.

Tsukasa · 03-31-2008, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nuk3m

In reference to the FF wiki:
http://www.fortress-forever.com/wiki...wnloads_Server

There is something not right because, I have read over the instructions time and time again. All the files are properly placed, the sv_downloadurl "http://theoverkill.brinkster.net/eoserver/FortressForever/" is there, but yet even when I change the map nothing happens. I cannot download anything from my fast downloads.

did you restart the server?

Google for sv_downloadurl and make sure your configs are correct, too.

GeoKill-----> · 03-31-2008, 04:44 PM

I just checked the Server config and it seems fine.
Did you added soundscapes and materials/vgui/loadingscreens as well?

Nuk3m · 03-31-2008, 05:12 PM

i believe it is my provider they dont give me .bz2 persmissions

[AE] 82694 · 03-31-2008, 06:09 PM

Ya we just got it working for him. He just had to have the permissions enabled from his hosting provider.

GeoKill-----> · 04-22-2008, 10:02 PM

I guess I'll ask in here

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3. OPTIONAL: To display a "banner image" to players that download content, place a 340x56 pixel image in the file <custom content directory>/gfx/banner.gif

I don't think thats possible since FF has a custom Loading screen right? Or am I wrong.

Circuitous · 04-22-2008, 10:52 PM

I dunno how that'd work at all. Good thing it's optional.

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