SourceTV for Dota 2

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SourceTV for Dota 2

Here is the guide to enable SourceTV feauture on Dota2 local srcds server. (for instructions to setup dota 2 local servers, see https://github.com/Matheus28/SourceM...a-local-server )

SourceTV's advantages over Spectator Mode:

a customizable delay (in seconds) for watchers
ability to restrict watcher's chat, voice message, ... with currently playing users
record games for later reviews
...

Instructions:

1. Put these lines in your server.cfg file (\dota\cfg\server.cfg)

Code:

sv_hibernate_when_empty 0
tv_maxclients 16 // max source tv clients
tv_name YourSourceTVName
tv_delay 20 // delay in seconds for watching the game
tv_port 27020 // source tv port
tv_autorecord 1 // automatically records every game
tv_secret_code 0

2. Start srcds.exe with these command line arguments (order is important)

Code:

srcds.exe -console -game dota +maxplayers 10 +exec server.cfg +tv_enable 1 +map dota

3. Check tv status by typing this command into server:

Code:

tv_status

4. Connect Dota2 Clients to your server by using:

Code:

connect [serverip]:27020

for those who want a complete introduction to SourceTV, here's a good starting point:
https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SourceTV