Map Locker

[hl2mapper]

Hi Guys!

Would like to ask a question here.

I am making a HL2:DM RP map for my rp server, and i was wondering if there was a way to lock a map.

For example: If players download my map and then they want to put it on there own server it would crash it unless they have a plugin on the server.

Is there a certain script i have to make with sourcemod? And how do i make the map search for the script??

Thank You

[ant_8490]

There really isn't any 100% perfect way to lock a map. If someone is really determined, they can just decompile the map and search for whatever you added.

One common way that most people lock RP maps is to have a logic_auto trigger a game_end to run on OnMapStart. Then on the server, you would have to either, rename game_end in the server.dll (if windows) or make a plugin to remove/delete the game_end entity when the map loads, so when someone joins, the logic_auto will ask for the game_end to fire, but nothing will actually happen since the entity doesn't exist.

[Xseba360]

spawn logic_auto, give it a name and make it so it removes "worldspawn" onmapspawn then remove the logic_auto using stripper:source plugin

@ant's method
you probably would have to rename it each time you update server or do something cron jobs related

[ant_8490]

spawn logic_auto, give it a name and make it so it removes "worldspawn" onmapspawn then remove the logic_auto using stripper:source plugin

that works also, but like most methods, anyone can do the same and decompile (or even open in Notepad++) to get the entity name.

[Peter Brev]

I found a way to complete lock it like Valve HL2 maps, but I don't want to share it.
Using the general lock Tools, info_target, Tools/lock texture or anything like this will still be decompiled by bsp source.

[Xseba360]

I found a way to complete lock it like Valve HL2 maps, but I don't want to share it.
Using the general lock Tools, info_target, Tools/lock texture or anything like this will still be decompiled by bsp source.

are valve hl2 maps even locked?!

[Peter Brev]

I found a way to complete lock it like Valve HL2 maps, but I don't want to share it.
Using the general lock Tools, info_target, Tools/lock texture or anything like this will still be decompiled by bsp source.

are valve hl2 maps even locked?!

Yes, if you open them from gcf, some are not usuable.

[Xseba360]

I found a way to complete lock it like Valve HL2 maps, but I don't want to share it.
Using the general lock Tools, info_target, Tools/lock texture or anything like this will still be decompiled by bsp source.

are valve hl2 maps even locked?!

Yes, if you open them from gcf, some are not usuable.

because some arent even stored in that GCF but are visible as entries.

[Anonymous]

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[Peter Brev]

I found a way to [...] but I don't want to share it.

I FOUND A WAY TO HACK ALL SERVERS AND CURE CANCER BUT I DON'T WANT TO SHARE IT. I JUST WANTED TO LET EVERYONE KNOW ABOUT HOW AWESOME I AM AND MAKE THEM CARE ABOUT ME

That's funny how you think I'm reading.

[commander fury]

I found a way to [...] but I don't want to share it.

I FOUND A WAY TO HACK ALL SERVERS AND CURE CANCER BUT I DON'T WANT TO SHARE IT. I JUST WANTED TO LET EVERYONE KNOW ABOUT HOW AWESOME I AM AND MAKE THEM CARE ABOUT ME

That's funny how you think I'm reading.

How I see that

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[Peter Brev]

That's funny how you think I'm reading.

[myback]

I FOUND A WAY TO HACK ALL SERVERS AND CURE CANCER BUT I DON'T WANT TO SHARE IT. I JUST WANTED TO LET EVERYONE KNOW ABOUT HOW AWESOME I AM AND MAKE THEM CARE ABOUT ME

That's funny how you think I'm reading.

How I see that

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Clues : Ginger dog = Stefan.Black dog = Peter.

LOL

Ginger Dog?

[Xseba360]

Ginger Dog?

how bout 'Orange Dog'?
also get on steam

[hl2mapper]

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