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lightwo Sep 8, 2023 @ 9:59am

(TF2) Essential plugins?

Mirrored from my thread in TF2 hub.

I'd like to host a minimal TF2 dedicated server, but I'd like to keep it free from griefing bots (or friendly, I just don't want any of that).

What is the least I'd have to do to automatically ban bots? Would SMAC/StAC or another anticheat plugin be enough?

Do I need SourceBan or can the server suffice without it?

Even if bots don't necessarily target community servers, I remember such cases, so I'd rather be on the safe side than suddenly noticing a swarm of script kiddy-level bots.

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BAD *Man Sep 19, 2023 @ 7:21pm

Well u can not protct u against bots if they have a valid game acount
just install the server

the good thing on TF2 is that u still have manageble Community servers .. so just add some admins that ban people when nessesary ...(via sourcemod)

u do not need aditional AC .. Steambans is just to visulize the Ban List .. on your webside or forum ...

just install the server via Steam CMD .. set RCON :password and start playing

Last edited by BAD *Man; Sep 19, 2023 @ 7:21pm