[FAQ] Frequently Asked Questions for Condition Zero

[LeviN]

FAQ

This was created to help users who frequently ask the same questions, to be directed to this thread OR to get a better understanding of server side info, player side, or anything in general related to Condition Zero.

What platforms can I play this game on?

You can play this from windows xp to the latest windows 10. It is available on MAC as well, but you may run into a few issues with drivers. Please update them

I have a black screen! I can't play or see the screen!

1.Disable Frame Buffer Object
2.Open Steam and go to the "Library".
3.Right-click the game which needs to be reconfigured.
4.Select "Properties" from the menu.
5.Click the "Set launch options..." button.
6.Remove any launch options currently shown.
7.Type -nofbo in the box.
8.Click OK.

I have some problems with my game; There are a few errors at startup ; something is missing

Right click on condition zero in your steam library, then select properties, a new window will show up, click on local files and then click on verify integrity of game files. Please run this atleast two times. [/h1]

There's a problem with my resolution! How can I fix it?!

Depending on your screen resolution, you need to set it to that. I will use the following as an example: 1024x768
Go to your game library, right click on game properties, go to set launch option. Select it, then type the following in the box: -w 1024-h 768. (without the period) Then press OK and start up your game. Please make sure you're out of the game or not running it before doing this.

I can't turn ingame or I can't move

It can be two problems. Someone has messed up your configs using an external plugin on their server (which I'm not sure if its possible anymore) OR you messed it up somehow. Go into options ingame, keyboard, and use defaults. If that does not work, exit the game, find your pathway to the czero directory, and delete the userconfig.cfg. It should reset and make a new one once the game starts again.

Play-button in main menu does nothing

It is recommended to reinstall both Counter Strike 1.6 and Condition Zero. Based on trial and error, this is the current and only solution to fixing this.

How can I create my own game server?

You can either purchase from a gameserver company or use steamcmd to install your server by yourself

What is SteamCMD, how can I use it to install?

Click here for SteamCMD Following this whole installation will help you determine how to install steamcmd for windows and linux/mac

Here are the install links... please select the right OPERATING system before you install
Windows Install
Linux Install

How do I install Condition Zero specifically?

It is important that you run these commands during the steamcmd install
app_set_config 90 mod czero
app_update 90 validate
Running this a few times should download ALL the necessary files. Please validate multiple times since steamcmd has a little bug where it does not install everything in one go.

People can't join my server, what can I do?

Port forward your server! Make sure that your server port which is usually [27015] is open in your firewall. Open both the UDP and TCP Use this link for further information: Click here for Port Forward [portforward.com]
The port to forward is 27015, forward this to your servers IP address (192.168.254.253, could be different) You need to select TCP and UDP protocols. Also you will want to disable your routers firewall for the server. Useing a DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) that allows a certain IP address on my network to bypass the firewall may make this easier. Try to find something like that.

People still can't join

Refer to the thread again and do the steps again. If that does not work, make sure your server is not running the command sv_lan 1 on your server console. It should be sv_lan 0

How do I know how many slots I can run so there is no lag
Use the rate calculator. This has been available for decades now. Click Here for Rate Checker and Slots[www.reece-eu.net]
Determine your speeds using speedtest.net, and then go from there. You should know your hardware information, but if not, use CPU-z (A tool found online) to determine your information

My Server is not secure... what can I do?

You have to make sure your command line or startup line has the following: +ip xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx +port xxxxx. Creating a script to start your server would be your best method. Below is an example of a script you can use

./hlds_run -game cstrike -tos -noipx +map de_aztec +maxplayers 16 +ip xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx +port xxxxx +autoupdate

How do I configure my server?

To make life easy, follow everything that is in this link: Click here for Configuration[hlds101.com] BUT DO NOT follow the buttons that have introduction, starting up, updating. This is outdated and using this, no one will be able to join your server

How do I install all those cool mods and stuff?

Get familiar with amxmodx and metamod. Click here for AMXMODX [www.amxmodx.org], use the full installer. Get yourself familiar with the forums to get an idea on how to update and what to update
Click here for AMXMODX Documentation[wiki.alliedmods.net] is the documentation site, PLEASE read this before asking questions on how to install plugins or anything else

Bot Profiles (botprofile.db), what are they?

You can use a text editor to edit your bot profile to change their skills, aggression, and other stuff. Read the first few pages within the bot profile, it should list what each thing does

If I am missing anything in this documentation, please let me know. I can add more and edit the first post.

If you need help with anything specific, shoot a message in our discord!
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how can i turn on sv_cheats 1 or sv_accelerate?

[LeviN]

Originally posted by GigaGuyCZ:

how can i turn on sv_cheats 1 or sv_accelerate?

If you're running your own host, find server.cfg and edit it, adding those commands. I've provided a sample of a server.cfg below:

 
// Server Name
hostname "server name here"

// Rcon & Server passswords
rcon_password "rcon password here"
sv_password ""

// Server Cvars
mp_friendlyfire "0"
mp_footsteps "1"
mp_autoteambalance "1"
mp_autokick "0"
mp_flashlight "1"
mp_tkpunish "1"
mp_forcecamera "0"
mp_limitteams "1"
mp_hostagepenalty "2"
mp_allowspectators "1"
mp_timelimit "30"
mp_chattime "0"
sv_cheats "0"
sv_gravity "800"
sv_allowupload "1"
sv_allowdownload "1"
sv_maxspeed "320"
pausable "0"

// Round Cvars
mp_freezetime "6"
mp_roundtime "5"
mp_startmoney "800"
mp_c4timer "45"
mp_fraglimit "0"
mp_maxrounds "0"
mp_winlimit "0"

// Bandwidth Rates  - Please look at the link I provided about rates here
sv_rate "5500"
sv_minrate "0"
sv_maxrate "9500"
sv_maxupdaterate "19"
sv_minupdaterate "10"
decalfrequency "10"

// Server logging
log "on"
sv_logbans "1"
sv_logecho "1"
sv_logfile "1"
sv_log_onefile "0"

// Internet Settings  - Google sv_region, or look above. 255 is the world
sv_lan "0"
sv_region "3"  
sv_contact "[e-mail]"

// Below makes it that every time the map changes or server starts, it loads this file below
mapchangecfgfile server.cfg
 

[Daksh_Patel]

Why I cannot find Carrier in 'Terrorist Force',
It only show me carrier in in'Condition Zero'
What can I do, please help me.

[LeviN]

Originally posted by Daksh_Patel:

Why I cannot find Carrier in 'Terrorist Force',
It only show me carrier in in'Condition Zero'
What can I do, please help me.

What do you mean by carrier? Do you mean Career? You should be able to click it when you press "Play Counter Strike: Condition Zero"

[Moz297]

some people will find this discussion helpful. nice.

[MadKash]

when i try to play cs 1.6, cs:cz, or half life i always get a message saying "Parameter is incorrect" how can i fix this?

[Jet]

so after the guest pass ends you can't play the game anymore?

[LeviN]

Originally posted by Kotetsu:

so after the guest pass ends you can't play the game anymore?

Guest pass?

[LeviN]

Originally posted by MadKash:

when i try to play cs 1.6, cs:cz, or half life i always get a message saying "Parameter is incorrect" how can i fix this?

Doesn’t tell me anything. Need more details.

[WOOAH]

ye

[Nadie]

Can you launch cs-cz in linux console ? without Steam ?
Not the server, just the game.
Trying '.local/share/Steam/steamapps/common/Half-Life' hl or hl_linux throws shared library errors

[LeviN]

Originally posted by d10221:

Can you launch cs-cz in linux console ? without Steam ?
Not the server, just the game.
Trying '.local/share/Steam/steamapps/common/Half-Life' hl or hl_linux throws shared library errors

It works through steam. Haven't heard/seen otherwise

[76561198348222103]

Any body Play now on Ubuntu, or Debian ? Its Works fine ?

[LeviN]

Originally posted by 千卂乙卂:

Any body Play now on Ubuntu, or Debian ? Its Works fine ?

I've tested it on ubuntu, works fine