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upload 2 files via ftp, add 1 command line to your pbsv.cfg or send 5 lines via rcon and your streaming :P http://www.pbbans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19266

well - i have looked at your pbsv.cfg and looked at your pb folder contents. conclusion; blank file pbucon.use - exists pbbans_hub.cfg - exists the command in the pbsv.cfg to load the pbbans_hub.cfg - does not exist here is part of your pbsv.cfg: pb_sv_NoGuidGrace 60 //[seconds to wait before No GUID kick] pb_sv_AliasFn "" //[Filename (default="pbalias.dat")] pb_sv_AliasAutoLoad 0 //[0=No, 1=Yes (default=0)] pb_sv_AliasMax 0 //[Max # of Aliases to track for each PB GUID] pb_sv_AliasMaxEnforce 0 //[0=No, 1=Yes (default=0)] pb_sv_load pbsvlog.cfg //load remote logging settings (if pbsvlog.cfg exists) add this line pb_sv_load pbbans_hub.cfg like so: pb_sv_NoGuidGrace 60 //[seconds to wait before No GUID kick] pb_sv_AliasFn "" //[Filename (default="pbalias.dat")] pb_sv_AliasAutoLoad 0 //[0=No, 1=Yes (default=0)] pb_sv_AliasMax 0 //[Max # of Aliases to track for each PB GUID] pb_sv_AliasMaxEnforce 0 //[0=No, 1=Yes (default=0)] pb_sv_load pbsvlog.cfg //load remote logging settings (if pbsvlog.cfg exists) pb_sv_load pbbans_hub.cfg execute a pb_sv_restart via rcon and lets see were we go from there - it would concern me if my servers did not respond to basic pb commands like pb_sv_ver and pbucon needs version 1.244 to work - i would personally upload pbsetup and run it straight away but one step at a time eh :) best of luck

they would hardly notice a pb restart siskin :P and a screenshot of your pb folder would be nice :) btw - whats the server response to the command admin pb_sv_ver ?

still nothing coming through m8 :( are you using the ftp method or the rcon method to initiate streaming ? (most who have had problems in the past have been streaming in minutes using the rcon method of initiation) the simplest way to check yourself if the pbucon settings are correct is to enter admin pb_sv_uconlist via rcon - if you see this response: PunkBuster Client: [Slot] [Type] [Mask] [Name] PunkBuster Client: 1 1 63.171.64.245 pbbans PunkBuster Client: End of PB UCON Profile List (1 Entry) you know for sure everything is correct :) what response do you get off your server ? i have made a couple of updates to the guides on hub streaming, if your pbsv.cfg has this at the bottom : ;PB UCON Settings / Lists pb_sv_usessionlimit 0 pb_sv_ucontimeout 300 pb_sv_uconempty pb_sv_uconignoreempty the easiest way to deal with it is to delete those lines from your pbsv.cfg best of luck with it, thanks for your persistence, and if theres anything further we can do to help you out dont hesitate to ask - for example i have no problem looking over your servers pbsv.cfg if you pass it via forum pm.

http://www.iwnation.com/Forums/index.php?showforum=30 lots of useful stuff can be found there i have tried most if not all remote rcon tools and hlsw is head and shoulders above the rest :)

if you send the command via rcon pb_sv_banlist you will see a server response that looks something like this: ^3PunkBuster Server: 9136 6d617d8759950a9faf8562df602250b3 {0/-1} "^3sneaky" "60.226.171.207:27960" VIOLATION (MULTIHACK) #70285 (PBBans Rep) ^3PunkBuster Server: 9153 5b0c8fccab47cd35eacdf52fadaeb88a {2/2} "outcast" "81.193.2.199:27960" Violation (GAME INTEGRITY) #20006 ^3PunkBuster Server: 9162 0488928fd6eaeeb21403c7d6ece4036c {2/2} "^1LUFT^7WAFEE" "85.242.177.135:10026" Ignoring MD5Tool Queries ^3PunkBuster Server: 9172 587ee41d15057a08be69e622c45fa851 {0/-1} "Shield" "85.145.44.93" PBBansHub!MULTIHACK ^3PunkBuster Server: 9184 2ca5c6cb47277d724cb50aa8b2f48845 {0/-1} "kenshin" "62.34.11.211" PBBansHub!CVAR(sol_aim) ^3PunkBuster Server: 9189 1ce22c091101cef8f81bd4c9a43cd11d {2/2} "Wildass" "83.20.199.76:27960" Cvar rate = 5000 ^3PunkBuster Server: 9197 c31e19a730493f6d6a2a3882305949d2 {2/2} "Corduroy" "80.203.37.43:58941" Ignoring MD5Tool Queries ^3PunkBuster Server: 9216 9dd72f27a8917ef14b42c9b0a51d24d4 {0/-1} "|2gR|-ParaNormaL" "85.29.89.97" PBBansHub!MD5TOOL(etn.cfg) ^3PunkBuster Server: 9234 3ec35afe0ffb638b2a88425ff627b18e {0/-1} "Altrove" "84.222.180.110" PBBansHub!CVAR(et_wall) this shows the hackers mixed in with the temp bans that have been applied auto for various reasons. the {2/2} are the normal kicks players receive for a variety of reasons and are not bannable the {0/-1} violations are the bannable ones and are auto added to your pbbans.dat

MD5TOOL (#9002) - MD5Tool Mismatch: ET (len=2048) were did you get this check from m8 ?

and still no data what so ever coming through from 8.6.76.138:16567

and just to be ambiguous all anti cheat sites ban by guid - the guid's on ET are renewable and we all know how easy it is to change it,but, there is always a but :) , pb will only put up with so much before a hardware ban is applied,which is a bit harder for the average player to get around, the cheaters forums are full of whines about them being hardware banned and not being able to get round it, personally i would like to see hardware bans issued directly on first offender cheaters, especially in free games like ET and FEAR Combat

added and streaming via Hub :) PBBans Hub Server Search Server Status: Server is streaming via Hub Server Info Clan Tag: eLemenT Server IP: 89.106.68.65:27900 Last Streaming: September 4, 2006 7:54 am

every time your server restarts it loads the pbsv.cfg in your root pb directory - so you only have to set all this up once and thats it :) you can always check your server streaming status yourself by using the search feature here click me

added and streaming via the Hub :) PBBans Hub Server Search Server Status: Server is streaming via Hub Server Info Clan Tag: >>SPK_800 Server IP: 85.131.237.222:28960 Last Streaming: September 4, 2006 6:54 am

:) the most controversial of those cvars is this one; pb_sv_cvar "com_maxfps" IN 43 125 that forces all who connect to have their maxfps between 43 and 125 fps - now, i personally have a gfx card that consistently delivers 400+ fps on ET and it gives me a huge advantage on players who are nowhere near that high end range - by forcing all to play within 43 - 125 fps it makes the server a lot fairer and even for most who connect - with servers i have control of creating a level playing field for the majority is one of my main aims - as always its the server admins choice on what restrictions they should make. An explanation of most ET related cvars can be found here; http://www.rtcw.jolt.co.uk/content/enemy_t...strictions.html have fun B)

we recommend standard Rep. streaming for servers that will stand empty for long periods of time (only used for clan wars etc) we recommend the Hub for busy public servers. the rep detected bans get added to the mbi when the logs are parsed (once a day) the hub detected bans get added to the mbi and every other hub server's pbbans.dat instantly it's entirely your choice to decide what best suits you :) you can stream any amount of servers using exactly the same pbsvlog.cfg that you are using on your streaming server now - just make a post with the IP/Port exactly how you did for the server you have streaming now, and dont forget each server needs the pbsvlog.cfg and the command line ; pb_sv_load pbsvlog.cfg //load remote logging settings (if pbsvlog.cfg exists) added to each servers pbsv.cfg :) why not try 2 streaming via the Rep. and 2 streaming via the PBBans Hub - after a week you can decide whats best for you :)

PBBans Repository Server Search Server Status: Server is streaming via Rep Server Info Clan Tag: SPK_800 Server IP: 85.131.237.221:28960 Last Streaming: September 4, 2006 1:45 am streaming nicely via the rep - welcome :)

PBBans Hub Server Search Server Status: Server is streaming via Hub Server Info Clan Tag: -=DM=- Server IP: 205.234.178.72:27960 Last Streaming: September 4, 2006 1:48 am

PBBans Hub Server Search Server Status: Server is streaming via Hub Server Info Clan Tag: -=DM=- Server IP: 205.234.178.71:27960 Last Streaming: September 4, 2006 1:46 am :)

np and welcome aboard :)

added and streaming

The recent decision by cb admins to force cod2 clans to stream to gv does not affect your streaming to PBBans in any way if you are streaming via the PBBans Hub admins who are using the PBBans Hub can leave everything as it is and and use the standard rep method to stream to gv - as always PBBans is always about offering their supporters choice and not forcing anything on them :)

yes :P you have a base pbsv.cfg on your server now - it checks for the latest hack related cvars and md5 scans and autoss is now enabled - you can add your own bad names and maybe look at a few standard pb cvar restrictions to create a level playing field for all who connect ; example: ;Badname List - pb_sv_badname [grace_period_secs] [disallowed text] pb_sv_badname 60 f*ck pb_sv_badname 60 c*nt pb_sv_badname 60 WANK pb_sv_badname 60 SHIT pb_sv_badname 60 NIGGER pb_sv_badname 60 NIGGA pb_sv_badname 60 NIGG@ pb_sv_badname 60 JEW pb_sv_badname 60 NAZI pb_sv_badname 60 BASTARD ;Cvar Range List - pb_sv_cvar [cvar_name] [type] [value(s)] pb_sv_cvarempty pb_sv_cvar "cg_bobup" IN 0 0.005 pb_sv_cvar "cg_fov" IN 90 120 pb_sv_cvar "cg_shadows" IN 0 1 pb_sv_cvar "cg_thirdperson" IN 0 0 pb_sv_cvar "cl_freelook" IN 1 1 pb_sv_cvar "cl_maxpackets" IN 15 100 pb_sv_cvar "cl_timenudge" IN -20 0 pb_sv_cvar "com_maxfps" OUT 0.00001 40 pb_sv_cvar "m_pitch" OUT -0.015 0.015 pb_sv_cvar "m_yaw" IN -0.022 0.022 pb_sv_cvar "r_allowextensions" IN 1 1 pb_sv_cvar "r_drawentities" IN 1 1 pb_sv_cvar "r_drawfoliage" IN 0 1 pb_sv_cvar "r_flares" IN 0 1 pb_sv_cvar "r_gamma" IN 1 3 pb_sv_cvar "r_intensity" IN 1 1.5 pb_sv_cvar "r_lightmap" IN 0 1 pb_sv_cvar "r_mapoverbrightbits" IN 0 3 pb_sv_cvar "r_overbrightbits" IN 0 1 pb_sv_cvar "r_picmip" IN 0 3 pb_sv_cvar "r_rmse" IN 0 0 pb_sv_cvar "r_showmodelbounds" IN 0 0 pb_sv_cvar "r_showtris" IN 0 0 pb_sv_cvar "rate" IN 10000 25000 pb_sv_cvar "snaps" IN 20 40 pb_sv_cvar "cg_errordecay" IN 100 100 pb_sv_cvar "cg_shadows" IN 0 1 pb_sv_cvar "r_primitives" IN 0 2 pb_sv_cvar "r_nv_fogdist_mode" INCLUDE "NV" pb_sv_cvar "r_drawworld" IN 1 1 pb_sv_cvar "r_drawfoliage" IN 1 1 pb_sv_cvar "r_znear" IN 3 3 pb_sv_cvar "r_drawentities" IN 1 1 pb_sv_cvar "r_showmodelbounds" IN 0 0 pb_sv_cvar "r_lightmap" IN 0 0 pb_sv_cvar "com_maxfps" IN 43 125 pb_sv_extChar 0 p.s. i dont remember any money being discussed in our bet :P maybe a memory loss thing going on there - not strange for old farts lolol

just waiting for ur chosen username and password m8 :) - can you pass it on via forum pm please.

thanks for the trust m8 :) PBBans Hub Server Search Server Status: Server is streaming via Hub Server Info Clan Tag: *SD* Server IP: 217.163.10.186:27960 Last Streaming: September 3, 2006 6:35 am welcome aboard :) forum upgrade applied

if your going to stream via the PBBans Hub then a username and password is not required following the troubleshooting guide has resolved every hub problem up till now - i dont know how i can make the streaming setup instructions any simpler than what they are, any suggestions welcome. are you using the right pb folder on your server ? pb_sv_homepath - this will tell you the exact location of your PB folder is your server running the latest version of pb ? pb_sv_ver - this will tell you what version your server is running, paste the server response in a post or pm do you have a blank file (pbucon.use) in your root pb folder ? you say you have followed the rcon instructions on hub streaming, can you paste the server response in a post or pm. the private message facility (pm) on the forum works fine btw