Remote Console Tool - QW Power Admin

[Morix]

QuakeWars Power Admin (http://www.mathias-zander.de/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=24&Itemid=51) is ready for download (http://www.mathias-zander.de/index.php?option=com_remository&Itemid=34&func=select&id=9&orderby=4). Please use this or my forum if you have any question, the answer maybe is interesting for other people.

http://www.mathias-zander.de/images/pa05.jpg

[Ashen-Shugar]

hey thats a very snazzy looking tool. I don't have a server so I can't test it for you but it looks good

how is the memory use on it? I know BF2CC was a pile of dog sh##t memory wise

[hOTzENpLOTz]

looks nice, haven't had time to test it though.

btw: on your download website (http://www.mathias-zander.de/index.php?option=com_remository&Itemid=34&func=select&id=9&orderby=4) it says Beta Version 0.4.1 in the short description.

[dmschaos]

Great stuff.
BTW. I posted news and mirrored your file on burial-grounds.

[Morix]

I add a very shot console program with source code, to show how to send rcon commands.

[Babylon]

i will test this later for you.

Im really after a general tool that will look after a number of diff games servers that I run and manage.

can anyone recommend a tool that could do possibly CS, BF2, 1942, armed assault and quakewars etc....?

I currently use HLSW....but its support for QW isnt that great.. :p (i know ..its beta...:p)

[Morix]

New version is out, some more Punkbuster options.

[highone]

wonderful tool

There are some spelling issues on the Extras-Options menu

other than that this looks nice and clean... very well done.

I'll mess with it more and add a post for some requests..

again grats... very good

[mianosm]

Very nice tool.

[Oompa]

I keep getting this error when ever I try to refresh settings.

See the end of this message for details on invoking
just-in-time (JIT) debugging instead of this dialog box.

************** Exception Text **************
System.ArgumentOutOfRangeException: InvalidArgument=Value of '5' is not valid for 'SelectedIndex'.
Parameter name: SelectedIndex
at System.Windows.Forms.ComboBox.set_SelectedIndex(In t32 value)
at QuakeWarsPowerAdmin.FormEasyRemote.getBots()
at QuakeWarsPowerAdmin.FormEasyRemote.refreshSettings ()
at QuakeWarsPowerAdmin.FormEasyRemote.toolStripLabelR efresh_Click(Object sender, EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.ToolStripItem.RaiseEvent(Obje ct key, EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.ToolStripButton.OnClick(Event Args e)
at System.Windows.Forms.ToolStripItem.HandleClick(Eve ntArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.ToolStripItem.HandleMouseUp(M ouseEventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.ToolStripItem.FireEventIntera ctive(EventArgs e, ToolStripItemEventType met)
at System.Windows.Forms.ToolStripItem.FireEvent(Event Args e, ToolStripItemEventType met)
at System.Windows.Forms.ToolStrip.OnMouseUp(MouseEven tArgs mea)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WmMouseUp(Message& m, MouseButtons button, Int32 clicks)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.ScrollableControl.WndProc(Mes sage& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.ToolStrip.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.O nMessage(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.W ndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wparam, IntPtr lparam)


************** Loaded Assemblies **************
mscorlib
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.832 (QFE.050727-8300)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/Microsoft.NET/Framework/v2.0.50727/mscorlib.dll
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QuakeWars Power Admin
Assembly Version: 0.5.0.0
Win32 Version: 0.5.0.0
CodeBase: file:///E:/System/Desktop/QuakeWars%20Power%20Admin/QuakeWars%20Power%20Admin.exe
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System.Windows.Forms
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.832 (QFE.050727-8300)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Windows.Forms/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Windows.Forms.dll
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System
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.832 (QFE.050727-8300)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Drawing
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.832 (QFE.050727-8300)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Drawing/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Drawing.dll
----------------------------------------
Meebey.SmartIrc4net
Assembly Version: 0.3.5.1833
Win32 Version: 0.3.5.1833
CodeBase: file:///E:/System/Desktop/QuakeWars%20Power%20Admin/Meebey.SmartIrc4net.DLL
----------------------------------------
Accessibility
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/Accessibility/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/Accessibility.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Configuration
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.832 (QFE.050727-8300)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Configuration/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Configuration.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Xml
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.832 (QFE.050727-8300)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Xml/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Xml.dll
----------------------------------------

************** JIT Debugging **************
To enable just-in-time (JIT) debugging, the .config file for this
application or computer (machine.config) must have the
jitDebugging value set in the system.windows.forms section.
The application must also be compiled with debugging
enabled.

For example:

<configuration>
<system.windows.forms jitDebugging="true" />
</configuration>

When JIT debugging is enabled, any unhandled exception
will be sent to the JIT debugger registered on the computer
rather than be handled by this dialog box.

[Morix]

Connect over server list work? Test on server list is ok? Do you try to delete server.cfg in program dir?

[Oompa]

When I connect through the server list I still get the error. I deleted server.cfg and when I connected I still got the error. Test on server list works fine though.

[Morix]

Ok, fixed it. One of your server bot setting don't make sens. Maybe bot_skill 5 or something like that. Please check this in your config, Power Admin 0.5 will check this values. Thank you for report.

[Oompa]

That'd actually make sense since my friend was screwing with those settings...

[Babylon]

nice tool (huh huh hu hu huh :p)

one thing that would be a nice addition would be a chat section as per HLSW.. so you wont have to type "SAY blah blahjsgj" (as I usually do ;p) and can get the player chat...

[Morix]

Thats the Send Text button, get the log over udp and put chat in log is on sd. :)

[Ashen-Shugar]

does QW support multiple admin groups? I want others to be able to kick, restart maps etc etc but I don't want them to have access to message of the day, bots etc etc

Also, can you restart the server from this tool?

[Babylon]

Thats the Send Text button, get the log over udp and put chat in log is on sd. :)

I dont quite understand what you mean?!

I see he send text button..I dont really know what that does.

I can go to console, and type "Say You're all crap" then click send... but it doesn't give me an interactive chat with the players on server

I dont know if its possible with ETQW, but its a nice feature of HLSW for cs servers for example. I use to shout abuse at poeple playing on my server in the daytime when I am working...its just not FAIR! ;p

[sponge]

rcon does not do any type of console streaming, which would be required to read kills, player responses. You need to log into the terminal itself in order to read that.

[Babylon]

aye

but its anice feature..that HLSW does very well for CS etc

you have to "get log" 1st,...it gives option for "get log internet" and "get log lan" ...sometimes lan works on internet if network is up to it....

to be fair ..HLSW has been around for years ..and its mainly been a CS tool..and nevr suipported other games much ou8tside the box..but i thought ..if you understood what was needed..it woudl be a good feature which would put your tool above the rest.

I think logs need to be on...you need to grab the logs and update them..to do this..

[sponge]

I think logs need to be on...you need to grab the logs and update them..to do this..

In order to do this you would have to run some type of extra software, or have shell access to the box itself. This is quite intrusive compared to the normal rcon protocol.

[Babylon]

true..
BF2 got it via blackbagops excellent bf2daemon.

you ran this on the server instead of the supplied server admin tool and it acted liek server client.

I never hear do f any security problems with it.

Im just airing ideas that I know are useful/"nice to haves". I knwo they are possible, because I have seen similar tools for other servers. Whether or not anyone wants to code them is another matter...I know my programming days are over since that freak accident with Borland Pascal 5 many years ago :p

[=DB=Bronx-Boy]

Very cool
Thanks

[MightyMax]

The Demo version is giving the tool a hard time... It worked like a champ on the Beta 2 version.

I really liked it and hope to see a updated version for the demo / full version

Great job so far.


The GUI pops up a JIT error..


************** Exception Text **************
System.ArgumentOutOfRangeException: StartIndex cannot be less than zero.
Parameter name: startIndex
at System.String.Remove(Int32 startIndex)
at QuakeWarsPowerAdmin.FormEasyRemote.GetVar(String varCommand)
at QuakeWarsPowerAdmin.FormEasyRemote.refreshSettings ()
at QuakeWarsPowerAdmin.ServerFrm.buttonConnect_Click( Object sender, EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.OnClick(EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.Button.OnClick(EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.Button.OnMouseUp(MouseEventAr gs mevent)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WmMouseUp(Message& m, MouseButtons button, Int32 clicks)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.ButtonBase.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Button.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.O nMessage(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.W ndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wparam, IntPtr lparam)



On the server console it gets to this line...


rcon from ( IP Address) :24364: g_gameReviewReadyWait

[Morix]

Thanks, g_gameReviewReadyWait is renamed to si_gameReviewReadyWait.

New version (Power Admin 0.5 (http://www.mathias-zander.de/index.php?option=com_remository&Itemid=34&func=fileinfo&id=20)) sould be run with the Demo of QuakeWars. Also it contains UI changes, faster refresh/apply of settings and can show ping to server.

[Saga]

Everything seems great but the irc bot doesn't appear to be working properly. It just isn't reporting to irc.

[Babylon]

nice work morix...appreciate your efforts

[Saga]

Mortix,

If you can fix the bot reporting issue this will be an invaluable tool to those who use IRC to watch their servers

[Morix]

Nice to hear that someone want to use this feature. :) But remember it only can send an receive rcon commands, it don't get the log. If this is not your problem post your irc settings and the log window output.

[Brackston]

Morix, Very nice looking tool.
How about a Linux version?

However, no worries, most of Linux admins are used to the CLI and scripts.
but point and click is nice too.
Especially since Linux desktops we now have are very cool.
Thx
Brack

[Morix]

On my page i have a mini tool for command line that works to with Linux. If mono have full net 2 support Power Admin should run on Linux, but i don't know when.

[dmschaos]

Thanks for the update! Updated the file and news on BurialGrounds accordingly.

[Saga]

There is no way then to get the bot to report killlog etc then is there. :/

[MadGun]

Nice tool Morix, thx!

added mirror&news on EnemyTerritory.de (http://www.enemyterritory.de)

[Babylon]

Morix,

An idea I had for the tool.

Can you get it to hook into the usergroups so that users with different admin levels can login and do things according to their level.

This is often a standard feature in things like bf2 daemon..where by each user has thier own username and password..

nuffin worse than random poeple logging in and doing shit without any kind of audit trail

[RotzKotz_ere]

Make it resizeable,
if you use eg pb_sv_plist it's width is too small.

[TheTrooper]

I've qw server on slack and when i try to connect from win xp i got error in communication ... dont get all settings from server.
Server is online and rcon pass is correctly set with net_serverRemoteConsolePassword. Where could be the problem ??

[Morix]

@Babylon
It is possible i think, but not this easy way. I have many features in mind and can't say if and when Power Admin support limited rights.

@TheTrooper
You Press "Test Server Profile" Button? It should display a green OK an something like:

ETQW Server
unranked
1.0.10759.10759 linux-x86 Sep 5 2007 16:06:56
0 Player

[TheTrooper]

@TheTrooper
You Press "Test Server Profile" Button? It should display a green OK an something like:

ETQW Server
unranked
1.0.10759.10759 linux-x86 Sep 5 2007 16:06:56
0 Player

Test Server Profile displaying fail all the time.

IMHO there is problem with QuakeWars Power Admin, in ET Server Viewer i can log on rcon console using the same pass. :o

[Bestik]

hey guys, i installed .NET 2.0 and tryed to use this tool but it doesnt work! :( i think problem is somewhere in my system (Win XP SP2- CZE), coz when i add new server and klick on "test" it say "Fail" when i try to connect to server "Fail" i realy dont have an idea where is problem...all informations about server r correct

[Stew_Pidaso]

Nice, am I supposed to be able to see the players online under the players tab (err that sounded dumb:) ? connects fine but no players are listed.

[RotzKotz_ere]

did you try "update playerlist" ? (top button)

[Stew_Pidaso]

yes, tried that :( shows its connected just does not list players.........

[Exrace]

Here is what I found you need to have to make this work correctly.

* Be sure to have added a rcon password in your initial server config:
seta net_serverRemoteConsolePassword "mysecretrcon"

* When running from command line you need to specify fs_savepath and fs_userpath. If these are not set admin tool will throw .NET errors and when you save remote configs they will be saved to your "document and settings" dir. Note: I use environment vars in my batch script.

etqwded.exe +set logfile 2 +set Net_IP "%GAMESVR%" +set net_serverDedicated 1 +set net_port 27733 +exec %DEFAULTPROFILE% +set fs_savePath "%fs_savePath%" +set fs_userPath "%fs_savePath%"

After this the tool works as advertised.

[Morix]

Make it resizeable,
if you use eg pb_sv_plist it's width is too small.

Especially for you the PB Prefix can be removed by an check box in options. pb_sv_plist fits now. :)

[Exrace]

Since I fixed the remote file write location when rewriting the file to the server the Power Admin tool removes the lines needed for the server to start completely.

Is this a setting I am missing in the admin tool to write this to the config file?

set m0 "set g_nextMap $m0;spawnServer campaign_demo"
vstr m0

[Morix]

yes, tried that :( shows its connected just does not list players.........


I connect to your server (North #1), and see me on (modified) Power Admin. Don't know whats your problem.

[Morix]

Since I fixed the remote file write location when rewriting the file to the server the Power Admin tool removes the lines needed for the server to start completely.

Is this a setting I am missing in the admin tool to write this to the config file?

set m0 "set g_nextMap $m0;spawnServer campaign_demo"
vstr m0

Don't overwrite configs that allready there, maybe there are some commands need to start server like spawnserver. Writeconfig only write the actual stetting.

[Exrace]

This would be a good feature to have. :)
Allow a user to add "custom" config entries to remote file writes.

[Ashen-Shugar]

See the end of this message for details on invoking
just-in-time (JIT) debugging instead of this dialog box.

************** Exception Text **************
System.ArgumentOutOfRangeException: StartIndex cannot be less than zero.
Parameter name: startIndex
at System.String.Remove(Int32 startIndex)
at QuakeWarsPowerAdmin.FormEasyRemote.GetVar(String varCommand)
at QuakeWarsPowerAdmin.FormEasyRemote.refreshSettings ()
at QuakeWarsPowerAdmin.ServerFrm.buttonConnect_Click( Object sender, EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.OnClick(EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.Button.OnClick(EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.Button.OnMouseUp(MouseEventAr gs mevent)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WmMouseUp(Message& m, MouseButtons button, Int32 clicks)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.ButtonBase.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Button.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.O nMessage(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.W ndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wparam, IntPtr lparam)


************** Loaded Assemblies **************
mscorlib
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.832 (QFE.050727-8300)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/Microsoft.NET/Framework/v2.0.50727/mscorlib.dll
----------------------------------------
QuakeWars Power Admin
Assembly Version: 0.5.0.0
Win32 Version: 0.5.0.0
CodeBase: file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/I%20Am%20Bryan/Desktop/QuakeWars%20Power%20Admin/QuakeWars%20Power%20Admin.exe
----------------------------------------
System.Windows.Forms
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.832 (QFE.050727-8300)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Windows.Forms/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Windows.Forms.dll
----------------------------------------
System
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.832 (QFE.050727-8300)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Drawing
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.832 (QFE.050727-8300)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Drawing/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Drawing.dll
----------------------------------------
Meebey.SmartIrc4net
Assembly Version: 0.3.5.1833
Win32 Version: 0.3.5.1833
CodeBase: file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/I%20Am%20Bryan/Desktop/QuakeWars%20Power%20Admin/Meebey.SmartIrc4net.DLL
----------------------------------------
Accessibility
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/Accessibility/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/Accessibility.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Configuration
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.832 (QFE.050727-8300)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Configuration/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Configuration.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Xml
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.832 (QFE.050727-8300)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Xml/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Xml.dll
----------------------------------------

************** JIT Debugging **************
To enable just-in-time (JIT) debugging, the .config file for this
application or computer (machine.config) must have the
jitDebugging value set in the system.windows.forms section.
The application must also be compiled with debugging
enabled.

For example:

<configuration>
<system.windows.forms jitDebugging="true" />
</configuration>

When JIT debugging is enabled, any unhandled exception
will be sent to the JIT debugger registered on the computer
rather than be handled by this dialog box.

:(

[Saga]

Morix,

You seem quit talented at this. Based on your knowledge and perhaps some assumption, do you fore see the ability of your bot to report kill logs, etc in the full version?

[Ashen-Shugar]

ok, I was using an older version. New version worked fine except I couldn't get my MOTD to stick. I had to actually change the config files manually

[Morix]

Morix,

You seem quit talented at this. Based on your knowledge and perhaps some assumption, do you fore see the ability of your bot to report kill logs, etc in the full version?

Kill log is possible, but not high priority on my list.

[Morix]

QW Power Admin 0.5.1 (http://www.mathias-zander.de/index.php?option=com_remository&Itemid=34&func=fileinfo&id=21)

If you have problems with server connection, this can be your version. It fixes some issues with server list and give more help if connection fail. If you still have problems, check server.cfg in program dir. Also now its possible to load a local configuration.

[MadGun]

Thank you Morix ;) Added the new version on our Site as well as a News.

Here (http://wolfenstein-city.4players.de/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6047) is the News, located on EnemyTerritory.de (http://wwwn.enemyterritory.de)

[M8DNanite]

See the end of this message for details on invoking
just-in-time (JIT) debugging instead of this dialog box.

:(

Getting the same errors too with WinXP-SP2
The tool worked with beta but havent been able to get it to work anymore even with 0.51.

[DAD_23]

I am with MyInternetServices and this app is working great on our servers.
We are recommending this app for now to our clients to admin thier servers with us.

[BDU.se]

Thx Morix for a good app.

But i'm missing a setting:
kick for Max ping would be nice.
not very fun with 300+ pingers on the server.

Is there a cvar for that?
hmm..should be a pb command if i remember right.

[Ashen-Shugar]

I'd still like a kick option for afk for say 3 minutes.

anyway, how does the write to .cfg work? Evey time I make changes and write it to the .cfg that my server uses, if I shut the server down and restart it , it won't load

[[LnG]Ghiacciolo=ITA=]

I've not readed the entire thread (my bad...but i don't have such time at work!!) and i have a question.
This program can also be used for tweaking a rented game-server??...usually whit them all you get is some FTP access, maybe uploading the config files this tool produce will work?
thanks!

[RotzKotz_ere]

Ghiacciolo=ITA=;140084']I've not readed the entire thread (my bad...but i don't have such time at work!!) and i have a question.
This program can also be used for tweaking a rented game-server??...usually whit them all you get is some FTP access, maybe uploading the config files this tool produce will work?
thanks!
It's using rcon which is built-ingame just like some others (quake & source games at least).
So, yes.

[xXxcon]

after i put the info in
ip
port
rcon

i get this error
"error in communication with server
dont get all settings from server"

can anyone help me out -n- tell me where im goin wrong here?

[Ashen-Shugar]

^^ I get that when my server is jacked up and won't load. are you sure you're server is up and running?

[BDU.se]

after i put the info in
ip
port
rcon

i get this error
"error in communication with server
dont get all settings from server"

can anyone help me out -n- tell me where im goin wrong here?

"rcon" is where u put your rconpassword

[xXxcon]

yes sir , i have my rcon established in the profile that i built in power admin.

is there a place that im supposed to put the rcon in the cfg files to get this to work? maybe my server.cfg?


net_serverRemoteConsolePassword
where do i put this also because i cannot find it in any of my cfg files

[Ashen-Shugar]

I would not trust power admin to write to your config files. Besides, power admin wont update squat if you aren't connecting to your server :p

[xXxcon]

i get this error
"error in communication with server
dont get all settings from server"

i have put the proper info into the power admin , but get this message. can someone guide me here?

[Kn1ghT]

I get the same error myself. Haven't found a way to get ti to work yet. Shame too, I had this working once, it is a nicely made app, just for some reason, it doesnt work anymore.

[xXxcon]

so i take it the power admin is now broken. does anyone have a current cp that i can install for etqw?

[Ashen-Shugar]

whats a cp?

[|WCK|MurderFace]

Morix...

You ROCK!

lol. no - really - GREAT APP! i'm sure with the final release your functionality will increase and you'll make some serious waves with your tool. then just port to linux/mac and you'll seal the deal.

some nice new features would be:

ability to add and or edit in-game messages/banners (they're still buggy at demo release)
ability to name bots added to the game (restricted in demo?)
map-specific config cvar changes and/or scripting

serious props!

[JurGradi]

xXxcon Kn1ghT
That error means that your server was not reachable.
And that can have multiple causes:
- it's down (I assume we can rule that out)
- your firewall is blocking some stuff
- you didn't setup your server for RCON (<-- I assume this is the case)

None of the RCON tools (including the PowerAdmin; which is a great tool) will work untill you enabled it on your server
You do so by either:
- typing "seta net_serverRemoteConsolePassword <your password here>" every time after you started it into its console
- putting "set net_serverRemoteConsolePassword <your password here>" in your .cfg file so that it executes automatically. Where you put it in that file; doesn't really matter.

The password you gave there, is then also the password to enter in your PowerAdmin. Port and IP to enter are the same ones you use for your game to connect (make sure you got the correct ones).

[Kn1ghT]

Its wierd. I get the error that the program cannot communicate with the server, but it still pulls the server's info (well some of it, not all of it.)

Yes, I do have the rcon setup correctly.

[Ashen-Shugar]

do you have the latest version of the tool? I found when trying to use the beta admin tool on the demo (thinking I had latest version) that I could pull info but that it was real glitchy

[xXxcon]

yes i have version .51 beta,
no firewall or router

no clue why this idnt working
any recommendations for a diff admin program?

[Morix]

You don't say whats "Test Server Profile" give out.

[M8DNanite]

Getting the same errors too with WinXP-SP2
The tool worked with beta but havent been able to get it to work anymore even with 0.51.

My problem was that I was running the prog from server directory and the program couldnt create the config directory and files although there is write permission to it.
Works ok from local directory and from server again now when it has the config files/dir there.

[Morix]

Power Admin has now basic Map(cycle) support, as needed for the full version of QuakeWars. More functionions like different mapcycles come later. And like every time it contain bug fixes and some new funny bugs.

http://www.mathias-zander.de/images//qwpa06.jpg

Download QW Power Admin 0.6 Beta (http://www.mathias-zander.de/index.php?option=com_remository&Itemid=34&func=fileinfo&id=22)

[Ashen-Shugar]

don't see where to download.

also. is there a way to just load a campaign or do we have to load all 3 maps for the campaign?

[RotzKotz_ere]

click "Download QW Power Admin 0.6 Beta" to download it :)
a campaign is not a mapcycle, as he said it's only mapcycle for now
if you wanna run a capmaign do so with a rcon command

[Gunslinger]

Has anybody got this working with a Ranked server?

It worked fine for me with the demo server, but now I have Ranked it won't connect.

"Test Server Profile" gives 'bad rcon password'. I know the rcon password is fine because I can login to admin in game. I also have the same IP/port/rcon password as I had for the demo server.

[MadGun]

"Test Server Profile" gives 'bad rcon password'. I know the rcon password is fine because I can login to admin in game. I also have the same IP/port/rcon password as I had for the demo server.


The Admin Login ingame is defined by the "usergroups.dat", which is quite different from rcon access ;)

Rcon is set in the server.cfg by the command
set net_ServerRemoteConsolePassword "<rconpass>"

So, if the rcon setting is right, slap your ranked server (sorry, but then i dont't have a helpfull answer) :rolleyes:

[Gunslinger]

The Admin Login ingame is defined by the "usergroups.dat", which is quite different from rcon access ;)

Rcon is set in the server.cfg by the command
set net_ServerRemoteConsolePassword "<rconpass>"

So, if the rcon setting is right, slap your ranked server (sorry, but then i dont't have a helpfull answer) :rolleyes:

Ha!! Thanks, I WAS using that password, but just checked my server.cfg anyway, and it was

set net_ServerRemoteConsolePassword "password " ----- note the space between the last letter and the " :rolleyes: :p

Thanks anyway mate

[=50K=MadMac]

Is there no way to interrogate the in-game chat with this tool? Our admins often like to sit at the admin software watching the in-game chat for requests for intervention. Can't find a "chat" option in this tool? :confused:

[PizzaMan]

Does anyone else have a problem with version 0.6 maxing the CPU when updating/applying settings? My PC hits 97% for about half a minute every time.

I do not get this problem with version 0.43.

[Ravid]

http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/859/problemcx8.jpg
what does this error mean?

[Kn1ghT]

Unhandled exception has occurred in your application. If you click Continue, the application will igore this error and attempt to continue. If you click Quit, the application will close immediately.

Input string was not in correct format.

Details ->

See the end of this message for details on invoking
just-in-time (JIT) debugging instead of this dialog box.

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at System.Decimal.Parse(String s, IFormatProvider provider)
at QuakeWarsPowerAdmin.FormEasyRemote.backgroundWorke rRefreshAdvanced_RunWorkerCompleted(Object sender, RunWorkerCompletedEventArgs e)
at System.ComponentModel.BackgroundWorker.OnRunWorker Completed(RunWorkerCompletedEventArgs e)
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To enable just-in-time (JIT) debugging, the .config file for this
application or computer (machine.config) must have the
jitDebugging value set in the system.windows.forms section.
The application must also be compiled with debugging
enabled.

For example:

<configuration>
<system.windows.forms jitDebugging="true" />
</configuration>

When JIT debugging is enabled, any unhandled exception
will be sent to the JIT debugger registered on the computer
rather than be handled by this dialog box.

[Kn1ghT]

I open the program, put my server info in.

Test Server Profile comes up as OK.

I connect to server, it pulls the server info from the server, then I get the above error.

[Morix]

@=50K=MadMac
I am currently working on IRC Bot. This brings the needed function to get chat. But its not my first priority to bring chat in Power Admin. I hope to make a test cast in #ocrana.etqw (quakenet) this Thursday evening.

@PizzaMan
Whats your cpu? Maybe i can look late if i can lower cpu peak.

Mapchange with Power Admin can crash server! This will be fixed in next version that hopefully comes end of next week, with the IRC Bot inside.

[Ashen-Shugar]

keep up the good work Morix :)

[picard17]

something wrong with .6 version of power admin as its maxing out CPU usage here as well, previous versions run fine and use very little cpu.

[N3utro]

I had a very important problem with QWPA, using console on it and doing 3 "nextmap" in a row is totally messing our server mapcycle and forward to crash it :o

I needed 2 hours to find out that QWPA was the problem, i did the same nextmap through SSH and everything worked fine.

[Morix]

Oh yes, that can be. Since the server not response after first nextmap, pa try it a second time. I fixed it for gui but not console. Thank you for information.

[N3utro]

Oh i and forgot to thank you for this gr8 soft btw :)

[Morix]

Here is a workaround for cpu load problem:

Edit your mapcycle from
"set g_nextMap $m0;spawnServer valley"
to
"set g_nextMap $m0;set si_rules sdGameRulesStopWatch;spawnServer maps/valley"

Or make a mapcycle with PowerAdmin, save it and restart PA.

Hope that helps.

[DAD_23]

A request for a Ranked Power Admin.

This is really needed because there are a bunch of settings that are not to be changed in Ranked servers and this app allows admins to change these settings causing the server to go down.

How about a Ranked Power Admin that has the ranked settings greyed out.
TY.

[Escoh]

Great Idea,

I used the Tool a lot in the demo but now i cant because we have a ranked server. Every time i connect with the tool the server shuts down and reboots.

P.S Sweet tool Morix thanks for the good work.

A request for a Ranked Power Admin.

This is really needed because there are a bunch of settings that are not to be changed in Ranked servers and this app allows admins to change these settings causing the server to go down.

How about a Ranked Power Admin that has the ranked settings greyed out.
TY.

[Morix]

Thanks for information, i will look in ranked server problem after IRC Bot Release.

[PizzaMan]

@PizzaMan
Whats your cpu? Maybe i can look late if i can lower cpu peak.


AMD64 3500+

Here is a workaround for cpu load problem:

Edit your mapcycle from
"set g_nextMap $m0;spawnServer valley"
to
"set g_nextMap $m0;set si_rules sdGameRulesStopWatch;spawnServer maps/valley"



Err.. its a campaign server?

This is what I got:

set si_rules sdGameRulesCampaign
set m0 "set g_nextMap $m1;spawnServer campaign_africa"
set m1 "set g_nextMap $m2;spawnServer campaign_northamerica"
set m2 "set g_nextMap $m3;spawnServer campaign_northeurope"
set m3 "set g_nextMap $m0;spawnServer campaign_pacific"
vstr m0

[mortis]

Thanks for this utility, Morix, it's very handy!

[Ravid]

http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/859/problemcx8.jpg
what does this error mean?*cough* help plz?

[picard17]

AMD64 3500+



Err.. its a campaign server?

This is what I got:

set si_rules sdGameRulesCampaign
set m0 "set g_nextMap $m1;spawnServer campaign_africa"
set m1 "set g_nextMap $m2;spawnServer campaign_northamerica"
set m2 "set g_nextMap $m3;spawnServer campaign_northeurope"
set m3 "set g_nextMap $m0;spawnServer campaign_pacific"
vstr m0


Same here 3 campaign servers

Btw why would changing the map cycle on server affect client cpu time of PA. + how come the previous versions dident?

+ you cant make or change map cycles if you have a ranked server with multiplay ( prob other gsp ranked servers as well) as they lock it ie as below.

// Map list DON'T touch as its automatically set by ClanForge -> Profiles -> Maps

[Phobos]

you can use this with a ranked server? or just unranked

[Phobos]

nvm sry i didnt read it, my bad peoples

[Avenger0017]

Thanks for the awesome tool, it works flawlessly.

[Ashen-Shugar]

has the write to config been fixed?

[gamerfun]

Same CPU problem with 06 as pizzaman, I have a similar campaign set up as he does as well

[Stew_Pidaso]

*cough* help plz?
Check your password, check your ip........

[RotzKotz_ere]

The recent version 60 does hang up my whole pc...
I managed to stay in windows, but... it useless this way.

[picard17]

Its crashing our ranked server on 70% of the time its used.
Cpu load is a joke tbh. Have tried it on several different machines all cpu loads are maxed out when its pulling info from the servers, if it just sits there without con to a server its fine but as soon as it connects to server and requests info cpu time goes through the roof.
This version shouldent have been released as its bust as it is.

[Mugzy]

Did you miss where the page says that this a BETA? Just be happy someone is building a tool like this. You could also ask for your money back.. Oh, wait.... ITS FREE! :dance: :dance:

So far this app is looking really good. Can't wait to see what shows up in future versions.

Its crashing our ranked server on 70% of the time its used.
Cpu load is a joke tbh. Have tried it on several different machines all cpu loads are maxed out when its pulling info from the servers, if it just sits there without con to a server its fine but as soon as it connects to server and requests info cpu time goes through the roof.
This version shouldent have been released as its bust as it is.

[picard17]

there's always one isent there. sigh

[Mugzy]

What? One that reads about stuff before downloading and understands that BETA means that there are going to be bugs?

Yep.. I am the one.

[N3utro]

Set priority of QWPA to low in windows tasks manager, it helps a little about CPU load problem.

[Stickletodd]

One thing I have noticed. I get "error in communication" with the console whenever I try to exec a config file or "exit" the server.

[Stickletodd]

I'm getting something new. It just started today:


See the end of this message for details on invoking
just-in-time (JIT) debugging instead of this dialog box.

************** Exception Text **************
System.FormatException: Input string was not in a correct format.
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************** JIT Debugging **************
To enable just-in-time (JIT) debugging, the .config file for this
application or computer (machine.config) must have the
jitDebugging value set in the system.windows.forms section.
The application must also be compiled with debugging
enabled.

For example:

<configuration>
<system.windows.forms jitDebugging="true" />
</configuration>

When JIT debugging is enabled, any unhandled exception
will be sent to the JIT debugger registered on the computer
rather than be handled by this dialog box.

[Stickletodd]

I can't get it to run now. It will start, but it minimizes to the taskbar and will not maximize. v 0.5 runs fine, but is lacking in options. I have downloaded the v0.6 again, but it still doesn't work. Something is borked.

Figured it out: Windows Vista creates a folder in the user directory for PowerAdmin. One of those folders became corrupted. I deleted it, and now QWPA 0.6 will run.

[prophet]

I can't get it to run now. It will start, but it minimizes to the taskbar and will not maximize. v 0.5 runs fine, but is lacking in options. I have downloaded the v0.6 again, but it still doesn't work. Something is borked.

Figured it out: Windows Vista creates a folder in the user directory for PowerAdmin. One of those folders became corrupted. I deleted it, and now QWPA 0.6 will run.

I am having the same problem but I'm running XP.

[Saga]

looking forward to irc bot reporting and some admin functions. IRC bot connects nice and reliably but doesn't display any messages, or game info.

[Stickletodd]

I am having the same problem but I'm running XP.

Look in your MyDocuments folder for idsoftware. I bet it is there.

[Morix]

This release contains an experimental IRC Bot. I don't give any support on this yet. It's not the final version of IRC Bot Code, please report only big problems.

High cpu load should also being fixed. More bug fixes in next release.

Power Admin is still only for unranked servers.

Download Power Admin 0.6.9 (http://www.mathias-zander.de/index.php?option=com_remository&Itemid=34&func=fileinfo&id=23)

[dmschaos]

Thanks for the update! I will be trying this out today. I added a mirror and posted news at burial-grounds. Good work.

[Saga]

Nice Morix. coming along nice. Seems to be an issue with irc bot communicating with punkbuster (not streaming).

[CycLoPz]

hopefully you will have something done for ranked server soon =\

[Morix]

There is also a new ranked server version from October 9. If your server has this version, you can test Power Admin at your own risk.

[unixv]

Hello Morix,

Thanks for the tool, I knows thereby well work!

Thank you

[taylord1984]

im having problems with the last 2 versons it will not open properly its on the taskbar but will not show. i using window xp sp2 the program was working fine to start of with. very nice tool but how do i get it working again?

[Morix]

Whats the options, if you right click Power Admin on task bar? Maybe you change your resolution?

Try to rename the folder "QuakeWars Power Admin".

[taylord1984]

a rename of the folder work, lol wished i thought of that. thanks for the timely reply

[elektriko]

i've checked 32 times

IP is okej, port - if it's same as a gameserver (p.e 27733) it's ok too, rcon pass is okej, but still I get "Error in communication with server, Don't get all settings from server"

What is wrong ?

[CycLoPz]

does it pass the rcon pw test? is there a firewall blocking remote admin from connecting?

[elektriko]

does it pass the rcon pw test? is there a firewall blocking remote admin from connecting?

is it a TCP connection? (noob's question ;-) )

[Morix]

This version contains two major improvements: ranked server support and automatic ucon connect, witch is usefully for irc bot and other features. Both features are at test stage cause i can't verify all server versions/settings and home network configurations. Feel free to post a detailed report of your problems, this could make power admin better.


Changelog

* update check
* ranked server support
* auto get external ip
* auto connect ucon
* option for public chat in console
* cpu load on server
* PunksBusted stream support
* bugfixes and more

Download Power Admin 0.7 (http://www.mathias-zander.de/index.php?option=com_remository&Itemid=34&func=fileinfo&id=24)

[Escoh]

Excellent!!!! Dling now.

Thanks for all your hard work!!! The community at large appreciates all of your efforts.

[InFlames187]

If you close the latest 2/3 version of the ET:QW tool without disconnecting from the server first the program will not open again correctly. It will sit in your taskbar and do nothing, the app seems to be running but it is not visible when maximised.

This has been tested on XP32 SP2, Vista Ultimate 32/64.


Also Thanks for the fantastic utility, you have saved my many headaches. If you require a 32player server UK based that is consistantly highly populated for any testing drop me a pm.

[Morix]

This bug is still in 0.7? Try -resetOptions at commandline, witch set the configuration to default.

[Dima]

Error in communication with server, Don't get all settings from server
Same problem.
I cant even Test Server Prifile.
IP, pass, port - all right.
Disable firewall and antivir - nothing.

[Morix]

Why you can't test server profile?

[Dima]

Morix I can press "test server profile" button, but its "failed".

[Morix]

The rcon tool from wh0racle or other is working for you? You have try Power Admin with a local server?

[Dima]

The rcon tool from wh0racle or other is working for you?
No... but why? =)

[BattleRat]

Download Power Admin 0.7

--mirrored http://planetquakewar.com

[Teo]

I'm a noob about the tool and all..

So i got a question... Is the tool safe to use, safe for the server, won't ruin anything in it..? And is it easy to use..?

[Escoh]

I'm a noob about the tool and all..

So i got a question... Is the tool safe to use, safe for the server, won't ruin anything in it..? And is it easy to use..?

Its easy to use, I would suggest you know BASIC server configs.

[Teo]

Its easy to use, I would suggest you know BASIC server configs.


Oki... I don't know much of that.. :( Is there a place i can read or learn more about it..? Thanks.. :D

[BattleRat]

yes , HERE
http://community.enemyterritory.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8985

[Teo]

yes , HERE
http://community.enemyterritory.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8985

Thank You.. :)

[BattleRat]

Thank You.. :)

No problem friend .
if it helps it helps.:)

your honesty about not knowing anything about server configs is brave and touching.
if you need anything else .. just ask

[Stickletodd]

Since updating to 1.2, I can no longer get a player list.

[Dirka_Dirka]

Since updating to 1.2, I can no longer get a player list.
player info has changed ... he needs to update the program.

[Morix]

There are some changes in 1.2, so i need time to make it work. Also i what play the new patch myself. :)

[Landstriker]

Is there some other ways of getting admin to work with our servers now? :(

[Morix]

Power Admin is now compatible with the new patch 1.2 of ETQW.


Download Power Admin 0.7.1 Beta (http://www.mathias-zander.de/index.php?option=com_remository&Itemid=34&func=fileinfo&id=25)

[Escoh]

Power Admin is now compatible with the new patch 1.2 of ETQW.


Download Power Admin 0.7.1 Beta (http://www.mathias-zander.de/index.php?option=com_remository&Itemid=34&func=fileinfo&id=25)

Ranked servers ??

[Dirka_Dirka]

Ranked servers ??

.7 worked with ranked
.7.1 fixes what v1.2 changed.

[Landstriker]

Power Admin is now compatible with the new patch 1.2 of ETQW.


Download Power Admin 0.7.1 Beta (http://www.mathias-zander.de/index.php?option=com_remository&Itemid=34&func=fileinfo&id=25)

Good stuff Morix, nice work!:D

[Morix]

If you have still problems with player list, please download 0.7.1 again. I have one bug fixed.

[elektriko]

If you have still problems with player list, please download 0.7.1 again. I have one bug fixed.

I still have problems with connection... Server profile test fails. I am sure, that I use correct IP, port and rcon password.

It looks like below:
in serv's cfg I set rcon password "example" using net_clientRemoteConsolePassword
and the pass works ok when useing during gameplay!

then I test:

217.97.xxx.xxx:27733 and password "example" - test "Fails" :dance:
217.97.xxx.xxx:27734 and password "example" - test "Fails" with "Error in comunication." which is OK, cause there is no serv on 27734 ;-)

it's quite... strange :eek:

[gamerfun]

updated today no players on so I can't tell how well it's working but it is connected and I can send commands.

I have just been copying my old QWPA server.cfg file from an older QWPA install over to the new releases to save time in setting it up and it has been fine.

[Insaino]

Is there a way to see live game chat with this tool?

[Mugzy]

Do you have any plans of adding the ability to add a reason for kicks? You can do this if you use a punkbuster kick.

[Morix]

Do you have any plans of adding the ability to add a reason for kicks? You can do this if you use a punkbuster kick.

added to next version

[sc1ence]

Is there a way to see live game chat with this tool?

you can if you use ucon (I think). I cant get it to work yet..

[Teo]

How do one connect to ucon, i try, but it just stays at "Ucon Connecting" and doesn't go further.. Can't connect..

Might be something i need and don't have to run it and all that since i'm a noob..

So would be really really nice to get some help to get it working, and if there is anyone that want to help me out to get the tool running..

I just can't see the ingame chat and all that.. Not much i can do without that.. :(

xfire: teoearth

[Dirka_Dirka]

you need a pbucon.use file in your pb folder. its a blank file that ucon uses to make sure you want to access it.

[Teo]

alright.. thanks.. :)

[Teo]

Well.. Not sure i did it right.. :s

Nothing happens, everything is as usuall.. Just made a blank file on notepad and saved it as pbucon.use, don't think that's right though.. :s not very good at it..

Ucon is still Off.. what to do what to do..

[Morix]

This version contains bug fixes and some more 1.2 adjustments. From now i have less time, so updates comes less often.

* Fix the encoding for communication with server, for some languages. Now it should be possible to use Power Admin in countries like Poland, Russia and Japan.
* Added VoIP Settings
* Advanced Punkbuster Kick/Ban
* Fixed two bugs on Ucon connect
* show some info if minimized
* other bugfixes


Download Power Admin 0.7.2 (http://www.mathias-zander.de/index.php?option=com_remository&Itemid=34&func=fileinfo&id=26)

[Lantern]

A log of commands executed, results of commands like PB_plist etc., that you can copy / paste from would be most useful. Makes submitting admin reports and placing bans across multiple servers much easier

<edit> what your doing is greatly appreciated imo

<edit> apologies, I can get what I need from the pbucon extra, tis all good

thnx

[Dirka_Dirka]

A log of commands executed, results of commands like PB_plist etc
pb_sv_plist in the console is what you want

[sc1ence]

using ucon reqires some ports open. I could not figure out which, I do know that when I go dmz on my hardware firewall i can use it with the default settings.


on another note, does the stop server button issue an exit command or a quit command? is there a difference?

[hOTzENpLOTz]

punkbuster ucon is a really nice feature and quite easy to use if you know how ;)

see evenbalance.com (http://www.evenbalance.com/index.php?page=pbucon.php) for an explanation directly from the creators of punkbuster.

I also wrote a short tutorial in german if anyone is interested. read it on etqw-base.de (http://www.etqw-base.de/quake-wars/node/50).

btw: I did not have to open any other ports than the usual that I need for quake wars to work.

[Ifurita]

Still cannot see any players, even after updating to 7.2 Any ideas?

[Dirka_Dirka]

Still cannot see any players, even after updating to 7.2 Any ideas?
everything else working?

[Morix]

Still cannot see any players, even after updating to 7.2 Any ideas?

I have this problem on your server too. You can try update your server to actual version (Oct 31). I put this to my list, but don't think that i make an update before 1.3.

[Morix]

punkbuster ucon is a really nice feature and quite easy to use if you know how ;)

see evenbalance.com (http://www.evenbalance.com/index.php?page=pbucon.php) for an explanation directly from the creators of punkbuster.

I also wrote a short tutorial in german if anyone is interested. read it on etqw-base.de (http://www.etqw-base.de/quake-wars/node/50).

btw: I did not have to open any other ports than the usual that I need for quake wars to work.

Good work. If anyone have problems with ucon auto connect and solve it manual (not router configuration) let me know. I will try to integrate it in Power Admin.

[ChusZ]

Hi Morix.

I banned myself in my server xddd (trying to introduce an autoadmin), but i cannot delete the ban (ucon was connected). No guidstate file exist in the server.. Any idea? which command may i introduce to clear the list or to see player bans? Thanks in advance.

[Ashen-Shugar]

quick question: I have 2 levels of admins set up on my server, can both groups use this tool with their respective passwords and be limited to the group I have them set for?

[_KaszpiR_]

AFAIK no, cause the tool uses the rcon, and not login/auth system based on guids. and there is only one rcon password.

[Dirka_Dirka]

rcon has more power then ingame admin. consider it a 3rd level, above all others you have setup. while you can use rcon ingame, its real power lies in the fact that you dont need the game running to use it on your server.

[Dirka_Dirka]

one issue ive noticed with this program is that sometimes it massively lags the server when i try to connect with it. i tried twice last night and then gave up. almost killed a fully populated server.

[Morix]

one issue ive noticed with this program is that sometimes it massively lags the server when i try to connect with it. i tried twice last night and then gave up. almost killed a fully populated server.

Not sure where is the problem, but you can try to deselect "Use Fast Refresh" in Options.

[Dirka_Dirka]

Not sure where is the problem, but you can try to deselect "Use Fast Refresh" in Options.
hey look at that, theres some options...

fyi you have a typo in options: und instead of and.

will try this out sometime.

[DrFrog]

Excellent tool! Thanks for your contribution to the community!

[ChusZ]

Hi Morix.

I banned myself in my server xddd (trying to introduce an autoadmin), but i cannot delete the ban (ucon was connected). No guidstate file exist in the server.. Any idea? which command may i introduce to clear the list or to see player bans? Thanks in advance.

Morix, where are stored the ban lists through your QWPA?

We have reinstalled the server and no change...

[Morix]

Morix, where are stored the ban lists through your QWPA?

We have reinstalled the server and no change...

You have to find your config directory on the server, maybe .etqw in your home dir. Thats no problem of Power Admin ...

[_Blackhawk]

One thing i noticed. Whenever i connect to the server it seems to think that punkbuster is disabled. even though its quite clearly not as my server is ranked. It also shows that bots are enabled. which once again isnt correct as its ranked >_<

Any insight onto this? Would help as i currently have 0 working Rcon tools. :<

[Rocier]

Seems to be a problem w/ the new patch. Names are jibberish. And no pause command. This gonna be updated? I hope so :D

[Morix]

Yes, maybe next Week.

[Rocier]

Yay, you're the best

[*goo]

Don't worry too much, the patch to fix the patch that fixed the patch that fixed the game is coming soon. Will probably need to rework your tool after that.

On a less serious note, how is compatibility with ranked servers now?

[Morix]

This is a little update for Power Admin to work with ET:Quake Wars 1.4. Version 0.8.1 is planed to support more features from new ETQW.

Changes:

* Player list and game state fixed
* Unban player
* Bot training mode
* Pause game
* some fixes and internal

Download Power Admin 0.8 Beta (http://www.mathias-zander.de/index.php?option=com_remository&Itemid=34&func=fileinfo&id=27)

[Morix]

On a less serious note, how is compatibility with ranked servers now?

I don't have access to an ranked server any longer. If someone give me access (send me PM), i will test it. Please no commercial offer. :rolleyes:

[CVROY]

Yeah baby nice!

I love this utility!!!!1111!!!

[Rocier]

yay! Wow, when you say you're gonna get something done, you do it! You obviously don't work for SD :p :D

Aw c'mon, lighten up! ;)

[panickin]

thanks for this man, i'd be lost on my ranked server without it :)

[shazam]

Great work Morix!
With the new demo, an other update ? :)
i'll go tested the new fonction "pause" on my unranked server :p

[RotzKotz_ere]

the new demo is updated to 1.4, so there's nothing else to do then you have to do for normal 1.4 update :)

[CVROY]

no problems yet with the utility, great work!

[=DB=Bronx-Boy]

Works great on a ranked server.
good job and thanks:cool:

[_KaszpiR_]

i noticed that player list is not sortable, at least i noticed it on etqwpro server mod, more investigation required.

[Morix]

Sortable player list is done, but there are some other things to do before release.

[CVROY]

Any way to show what team the players are on, strogg VS GDF list?

[Morix]

yes, in next version :)

[!POSEIDON]

nice job buddy. neat little program, keep up the great work :cool:

http://cache.www.gametracker.com/server_info/8.12.21.214:27733/b_350x20_CFFAD41-E98100-000000-591F11.png (http://www.gametracker.com/server_info/8.12.21.214:27733/)

[panickin]

hey morix, would it be possible for the player list to show your group, like when me or another admin from the server set ourselves to the admin group it still says "player" in qwpa but we are admins in game, it's not a big deal but has caused some confusion with the admins

[Morix]

I don't know a rcon command to see who is admin. So there is no easy way for this, maybe i try some things at a later version.

[Dirka_Dirka]

its cuz your either a player... or a bot. not player or admin.

[_KaszpiR_]

loading custom map causes to long name display that overflows the right map rotation window - it looks stupid, cause the gray window border is broken and there is a bugly test on white background.
maybe make a input box with scrollable input? or truncate it and show full name on tooptip

[panickin]

its cuz your either a player... or a bot. not player or admin.

well in game you're listed as player, trusted, admin i think there may be one other i'm missing there but trust me if you hit that admin tab and you are an admin it shows in the player list you get there

[Dirka_Dirka]

well in game you're listed as player, trusted, admin i think there may be one other i'm missing there but trust me if you hit that admin tab and you are an admin it shows in the player list you get there
and i refer back to my answer. your either a player or a bot, theres nothing morix can do to show ingame admin status.

[panickin]

no you are not, not according to the in-game player list so there must be some way to extract that info, if the game lists it, it has it somewhere

[RotzKotz_ere]

ingame(-stream) and serverinfo/rcon are 2 different things
Being able to see it ingame when you're on the server doesn't mean you can get it with a simple request from outside.

[panickin]

i didn't say a simple request, but the info has to be there to extract if it's listed on your clients screen the server has to have it to send it to the client somewhere

[Morix]

This is a real beta due to new features and internal changes. If you happy with 0.8, wait for next version of Power Admin. But if want to try some new stuff, test this.

* ETQW:TV support
* server download options
* extended player list
* restart/reload server
* mapcycle view fix
* some more and internal changes

Download Power Admin 0.8.9 Beta (http://www.mathias-zander.de/index.php?option=com_remository&Itemid=34&func=fileinfo&id=28)

[RotzKotz_ere]

stuff, not staff
good work *downloading*

[!POSEIDON]

downloaded it last night, great stuff. would it be possible to see team chat on the console tab as well? it would be helpful to see if anyone is berrating their team at times. thanks and keep up the goods :cool:

http://cache.www.gametracker.com/server_info/8.12.21.214:27733/b_350x20_CFFAD41-E98100-000000-591F11.png (http://www.gametracker.com/server_info/8.12.21.214:27733/)

[Rocier]

Again, this program pwns! I'd be lost w/o it. Thanks!

Edit: Wait! How do you see global chat with the current program???

[Morix]

You need ucon working to see global chat, take a look at options. Team chat is not shown at server console, don't know were to get.

[!POSEIDON]

Again, this program pwns! I'd be lost w/o it. Thanks!

Edit: Wait! How do you see global chat with the current program???

hehe, the only reason i downloaded this is so that i can see what kinds of global chatting goes on when none of the admins are on. as morix says, you need ucon working on the server. i stream to pbbans via the hub and that "installs" ucon. then you just use power admin to login.

http://cache.www.gametracker.com/server_info/8.12.21.214:27733/b_350x20_CFFAD41-E98100-000000-591F11.png (http://www.gametracker.com/server_info/8.12.21.214:27733/)

[Natural-Causes]

great tool, thanks very much man =)

[Rocier]

hehe, the only reason i downloaded this is so that i can see what kinds of global chatting goes on when none of the admins are on. as morix says, you need ucon working on the server. i stream to pbbans via the hub and that "installs" ucon. then you just use power admin to login.

http://cache.www.gametracker.com/server_info/8.12.21.214:27733/b_350x20_CFFAD41-E98100-000000-591F11.png (http://www.gametracker.com/server_info/8.12.21.214:27733/)

K, whats Ucon, and how do I get it running?

[!POSEIDON]

type the following into your console after you have logged in to rcon. it will create a pbucon.use file in your pb folder for your server. you don't need ftp access or anything either


rcon pb_sv_writecfg pbucon.use
rcon pb_sv_restart

Wait for PB to restart (Approx 10-30 seconds)

rcon pb_sv_USessionLimit 3
rcon pb_sv_uconadd 0 64.27.21.46 pbbanshub pbbanshub
rcon pb_sv_task 0 7200 pb_sv_ver
rcon pb_sv_AutoUpdBan 1
rcon pb_sv_writecfg

after you have entered this in, load up qw power admin and click on "extras" and then "punkbuster ucon". then click "get ip" and then "connect ucon". it will ask you to type in "i agree" a couple times and then if everything went fine, it should say you are streaming. to see global chat on the console tab, make sure you have "show public chat in console" ticked in the "options" menu. that should do it. if it doesn't, let me know.

http://cache.www.gametracker.com/server_info/8.12.21.214:27733/b_350x20_CFFAD41-E98100-000000-591F11.png (http://www.gametracker.com/server_info/8.12.21.214:27733/)

[Rocier]

Thanks poseidon! You Rock.

[!POSEIDON]

anytime buddy :cool:

[CVROY]

weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! Thanks for the continued work on my #1 utility :dance:

[panickin]

beta looks great so far, i like the more detailed player list, real nice feature, haven't had a chance to really test for bugs and such but so far so good, thanks man :)

[CVROY]

How come when booting up this program it tries to contact the following IP: 81.169.188.54, What's that all about?

I noticed if I deny that communication then power admin does not work when I tell it to connect to my server. What information is it relaying to the 81.169.188.54 address?

[CVROY]

bumpage...

[Morix]

Extras->Options->Check for new version

[Morix]

This version include support for Competition Mod Beta, is is not tested with QuakeWars 1.5 Beta.

* Support for Competition Mod BETA
* Flicker free player list
* Power Admin resizeable

http://www.mathias-zander.de/images/PA09Animation.gif


Download Power Admin 0.9 Beta (http://www.mathias-zander.de/index.php?option=com_remository&Itemid=34&func=fileinfo&id=29)

[Ashen-Shugar]

whats the command to type in global chat via the console window? I monitor the server from work and I kick afk'ers all day long. I'd like to be able to say, "kicking afk people" and then do it

[Dirka_Dirka]

whats the command to type in global chat via the console window
say "this reply is too short so i had to buff it"

[M8DNanite]

Nice work again.

Found a bug that if you have decimal separator in windows regional setting "," (comma) and not "." (dot). I got: "Error on parse cvar net_clientRepeaterDelay with value 1.5" in my ETQW:TV server.

[Ashen-Shugar]

say "this reply is too short so i had to buff it"

Thanks dirka

BTW, is there a way to repeat the command or do you just have to type it over and over in console?

[RotzKotz_ere]

Mod support, please? :)

/e:
I don't want all settings of all mods, but doing rcon on a modserver would be enough :)

[Dirka_Dirka]

BTW, is there a way to repeat the command or do you just have to type it over and over in console?
never tried it, if it dont work... then its something for morix to consider adding in a future build.

[panickin]

hey morix server is full more often now, and we have another up if you want to test on that one (it's empty more) 66.55.137.75:27733 rcon is the same :)

[Morix]

@Ashen-Shugar
Press "Say" button to chat global at console.
Arrow keys up and down for command history.

@M8DNanite
Thanks, bug should be fixed in next version.

@RotzKotz_ere
What mod? I have test it only with some little mod and competition.

@panickin
Thank you. :D

@all
Someone test PA with 1.5 Beta?
Future updates will be smaller and should be not expected in the next weeks.

[RotzKotz_ere]

Using etqwpro 0.4
"Error in communication with server.
Couldn't get all settings from server."

[Ca9ine]

This is a GREAT tool!
Can't run my server without it.

But, I can't for the life of Brian get UCON working.
Nothing, helps... at all!

I've tried POSEIDONS version (which is the PBBANS setup that we already use)
and I've tried adding my IP to the UCON too... no luck.

Anyone that has a solution for me?

[Backdraft]

type the following into your console after you have logged in to rcon. it will create a pbucon.use file in your pb folder for your server. you don't need ftp access or anything either


rcon pb_sv_writecfg pbucon.use
rcon pb_sv_restart

Wait for PB to restart (Approx 10-30 seconds)

rcon pb_sv_USessionLimit 3
rcon pb_sv_uconadd 0 64.27.21.46 pbbanshub pbbanshub
rcon pb_sv_task 0 7200 pb_sv_ver
rcon pb_sv_AutoUpdBan 1
rcon pb_sv_writecfg

after you have entered this in, load up qw power admin and click on "extras" and then "punkbuster ucon". then click "get ip" and then "connect ucon". it will ask you to type in "i agree" a couple times and then if everything went fine, it should say you are streaming. to see global chat on the console tab, make sure you have "show public chat in console" ticked in the "options" menu. that should do it. if it doesn't, let me know.

http://cache.www.gametracker.com/server_info/8.12.21.214:27733/b_350x20_CFFAD41-E98100-000000-591F11.png (http://www.gametracker.com/server_info/8.12.21.214:27733/)

Hmm...I've typed everything above into the Console in PA and done the steps above, but I still can't connect to Ucon. It gives me an error message:


My Address:
Login Name: qwpa
ERROR: Unable to bind to UDP port 33333


Help? I just got this program so I'm still learning how it works.

[SuperHappyCow]

Sweet. I didn't know QW had Rcon.

[Morix]

Hmm...I've typed everything above into the Console in PA and done the steps above, but I still can't connect to Ucon. It gives me an error message:


My Address:
Login Name: qwpa
ERROR: Unable to bind to UDP port 33333


Help? I just got this program so I'm still learning how it works.

Activate all options in Options->Ucon
maybe restart(s) needed
or
change port on Ucon window->Show Advanced

[Ashen-Shugar]

does screenshot player not work on linux box? I can do screenshot all but not just a single player

[Morix]

Using etqwpro 0.4
"Error in communication with server.
Couldn't get all settings from server."

It work for me, don't forget to set rcon on new config for pro mod.

@Ashen-Shugar

Thanks, it's a bug with new player list.

[Seanza]

Morix, I see you have Comp Mod tweak support, any plans of doing the same for ETQWPro?

[Ashen-Shugar]

It work for me, don't forget to set rcon on new config for pro mod.

@Ashen-Shugar

Thanks, it's a bug with new player list.

Great, I thought I was going crazy trying to SS this guy and almost banned him thinking he had some kind of SS blocker running lol

This going to be fixed in a future update?

[_KaszpiR_]

i wish you could extend your tool for better support for ETQWTV module that is builtin within a game server when connecting ETQWPA to repeater! (not match server, but the server used for spectating a game)
cause now the QWPA spits error about parsing cvar net_clientRepeaterDelay

[Ashen-Shugar]

Morix,
You plan on having another update for 1.5? I'd really like to be able to screenshot just 1 player at a time.