[FunkyLoveCow]

Is there a cvar in TF2 where I can force a round to have a specific time limit? If not, is there a plugin that does this?

[Powerlord]

I'm not aware of any such cvar. The round time is usually determined by the map maker.

The problem with having a round time cvar and/or plugin is that different game types would need different round times:

• Attack/Defend CP, Medieval CP, and PL start with fixed time and it's extended by a specific amount of time every time a point in capped. RED wins when this time runs out.
• 5CP starts with fixed time and it's set back to that time every time a point is capped. Game stalemates if teams are tied when time runs out.
• TC starts with a fixed time. Game stalemates if teams are tied when time runs out.
• CTF lasts for the entire map time or until X captures are made (configureable by cvar; defaults to 3). Game stalemates if teams are tied when time runs out.
• KOTH lasts forever until the point is capped for the first time, at which point it can be between 3 and 6 minutes unless the attacking team managed to keep the point in play during overtime.
• PLR lasts forever (except on plr_nightfall) until one team pushes their cart all the way to the end. plr_nightfall starts the carts automatically rolling forward when time runs out.
• Arena lasts forever until one team is dead or the point is captured.

In other words: CTF, PLR, and Arena are the only two types that really need a round timer... and maybe KOTH with really bad teams.

[FunkyLoveCow]

Originally Posted by Powerlord <snip> In other words: CTF, PLR, and Arena are the only [three] types that really need a round timer... and maybe KOTH with really bad teams.

Conveniently, I want it for Arena.

[Powerlord]

Originally Posted by FunkyLoveCow Conveniently, I want it for Arena.

I don't know if there's a separate plugin to do it, but Freak Fortress 2 has code to add a round timer. I think it uses ShowSyncHudText to display it, though.