Issue Server won't start

[exape]

Hello,

I just downloaded the MW2 Legacy and it works like a charm. I am trying to setup a server on my local network and i have some difficulties.
I followed the "Quick server set up guide" correctly, installed the C++ Package, downloaded the server files, and merged those with a copy of my MW2 Legacy folder.
Since i just want to setup a classic working local server I don't port forwarded any ports on my box.

Here is a screenshot of my bat file. When I start my local server, it frozes around here and i can't reach the server with my game client.

I also tried to use the steam files instead of the legacy client, but the issue is the same.
I am also using the default server config file, with no mods, just vanilla game.

Can anyone help me ?

Thanks.

 

[PeterG]

what is in your Dedicated_Server.bat file?

 

[exape]

Here it is:

@echo off
:: use "+set dedicated 1" for LAN, or "+set dedicated 2" for online
start %installdir%iw4m.exe +set dedicated 1 +set party_maxplayers 18 +set net_port 28960 +exec server.cfg +map_rotate

 

[PeterG]

i'll look in a little bit. have you tried just running a private match?

 

[exape]

Running private match on my client works without any problems.

 

[PeterG]

Not sure, i am having the same issue running it. I would stick with private matches and they can connect with the connect command

 

[exape]

So, should i just connect to a running private match on my first pc with my second pc ?

EDIT: My bad, doesn't even work, i tested connect 192.168.1.16 with and without :28960 and the connect fails.