Making an UnPure server: the comprehensive guide
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Making an UnPure server: the comprehensive guide
First of all, what is an UnPure server? An UnPure server is a server that only allows a certain mod, be it client-side or server-side. Making an UnPure server requires that the host (and only the host) generate a new contentcrc32.con file for the mod. If it is a server-side mod, only that SSM will be allowed, NOTHING else. Same for a client-side mod, only people with the EXACT modifications of the server host will be able to play, which stops hackers from entering the game. I am going to show you step by step how to generate a new contentcrc32.con file in order to make an UnPure server with the Server Manger. This can become particularly important during league matches, where we have to keep hackers out at all costs. For this tutorial, I will use my FFC Map, which I have already installed to my Levels folder at C:\Program Files\EA GAMES\Battlefield 1942 Secret Weapons of WWII Demo\Mods\XPack2\Archives\Bf1942\Levels.
So, 1st step:
Download the "CmdHere.exe" tool from the Microsoft website, at the following adress
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/Downloads/powertoys/Xppowertoys.mspx
If you already have an earlier version of it installed, make sure you delete that version before you install the newer one.
Next, make a new folder in your main demo folder (C:\Program Files\EA GAMES\Battlefield 1942 Secret Weapons of WWII Demo if you have the default installation). This will be your backup for the contentcrc32.con files you generate for your various mods AND the normal contentcrc32.con file of the unmodded demo. The folder names and mods I use for this tutorial are only examples, call yours whatever you want if you like.
Third step, cut the contentcrc32.con file of the unmodded demo (default location is C:\Program Files\EA GAMES\Battlefield 1942 Secret Weapons of WWII Demo\Mods\XPack2), and paste to the appropriate backup folder you made for it.
Cut...
And paste to your backup folder!
THIS STEP IS VERY IMPORTANT, BECAUSE IF YOU LEAVE THE CONTENTCRC32.CON FILE THERE AND GENERATE A NEW ONE, THE CHECK SUMS FROM THE MOD YOU ARE WORKING ON WILL BE ADDED TO THE EXISTING CHECK SUMS OF THE NORMAL CONTENTCRC32.CON FILE, WHICH WILL MAKE YOUR MOD INCOMPATIBLE.
You are now ready to generate a new contentcrc32.con file for your mod! Right click on the "Battlefield 1942 Secret Weapons of WWII Demo" folder (your main demo folder), and pick the "Open Command Window Here".
If you do not see that option, you forgot to install the "CmdHere.exe" tool. Go back to step 1 if it is the case for you.
After having chosen that option, you will see a black command box appear.
Type the following command in it: bf1942.exe +generateMapListForCrcContent 1.
The game will load in an instant, and generate a BAT file called "mapListForCrcContent", which should, normally, by default, be located at C:\Program Files\EA GAMES\Battlefield 1942 Secret Weapons of WWII Demo.
Open that BAT file. Once opened, the game will load Hellendoorn with the modded map 4 times (because there are 4 game modes by default in the demo; Team Death Match, Conquest, Capture The Flag and COOP).
Now, navigate to the XPack2 folder, located at this directory: C:\Program Files\EA GAMES\Battlefield 1942 Secret Weapons of WWII Demo\Mods\XPack2. You will see that a new contentcrc32.con file has been generated.
Once again, it is wise to make a backup of it somewhere.
And that's it! You are now ready to make an UnPure server with the Server Manager! Open it, and in the "Server" category, make sure to select UnPure.
Open the Server Manager
Select "UnPure" from the "Server" category
So, 1st step:
Download the "CmdHere.exe" tool from the Microsoft website, at the following adress
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/Downloads/powertoys/Xppowertoys.mspx
If you already have an earlier version of it installed, make sure you delete that version before you install the newer one.
Next, make a new folder in your main demo folder (C:\Program Files\EA GAMES\Battlefield 1942 Secret Weapons of WWII Demo if you have the default installation). This will be your backup for the contentcrc32.con files you generate for your various mods AND the normal contentcrc32.con file of the unmodded demo. The folder names and mods I use for this tutorial are only examples, call yours whatever you want if you like.
Third step, cut the contentcrc32.con file of the unmodded demo (default location is C:\Program Files\EA GAMES\Battlefield 1942 Secret Weapons of WWII Demo\Mods\XPack2), and paste to the appropriate backup folder you made for it.
Cut...
And paste to your backup folder!
THIS STEP IS VERY IMPORTANT, BECAUSE IF YOU LEAVE THE CONTENTCRC32.CON FILE THERE AND GENERATE A NEW ONE, THE CHECK SUMS FROM THE MOD YOU ARE WORKING ON WILL BE ADDED TO THE EXISTING CHECK SUMS OF THE NORMAL CONTENTCRC32.CON FILE, WHICH WILL MAKE YOUR MOD INCOMPATIBLE.
You are now ready to generate a new contentcrc32.con file for your mod! Right click on the "Battlefield 1942 Secret Weapons of WWII Demo" folder (your main demo folder), and pick the "Open Command Window Here".
If you do not see that option, you forgot to install the "CmdHere.exe" tool. Go back to step 1 if it is the case for you.
After having chosen that option, you will see a black command box appear.
Type the following command in it: bf1942.exe +generateMapListForCrcContent 1.
The game will load in an instant, and generate a BAT file called "mapListForCrcContent", which should, normally, by default, be located at C:\Program Files\EA GAMES\Battlefield 1942 Secret Weapons of WWII Demo.
Open that BAT file. Once opened, the game will load Hellendoorn with the modded map 4 times (because there are 4 game modes by default in the demo; Team Death Match, Conquest, Capture The Flag and COOP).
Now, navigate to the XPack2 folder, located at this directory: C:\Program Files\EA GAMES\Battlefield 1942 Secret Weapons of WWII Demo\Mods\XPack2. You will see that a new contentcrc32.con file has been generated.
Once again, it is wise to make a backup of it somewhere.
And that's it! You are now ready to make an UnPure server with the Server Manager! Open it, and in the "Server" category, make sure to select UnPure.
Open the Server Manager
Select "UnPure" from the "Server" category
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