[Liam]

The only way its possible on OB/Source games is if cl_restrict_server_commands is set to 0. By default it is 1.

0 = Don't restrict any server commands
1 = Restrict server commands in Valve multiplayer games
2 = Restrict server commands in all multiplayer games

[Sammy-ROCK!]

I'll check if I there's a way to get rid of it.

[DDR Khat]

You could change the CVAR to 0 before setting a bind to the user, then reapply it's old value afterwards. That would bypass this.

Also, you could make an optional value for L4D to set the sv_search_key for the client to the same as the servers (if it has one) so that if they wish to make games via the lobby, it will ensure they use that server when and if possible. However if this is the case you will need to warn users that this might cause them to not find a dedicated server if there is none available with the search key enabled (due to Valve being daft and not following a logical process like below)

if(availableservers(sv_search_key)) join();
else if(availableservers(global)) join();
else queryclient("No dedicated servers found, host a local?");

[Sammy-ROCK!]

Why would they bother with the game functionality? (sarcasm)

The problem atm is that it's a client only cvar. The FindConVar can't retrieve it.

Weird: ZPS, ZM and L4D doesn't have cl_restrict_server_commands.

[Liam]

You can change client cvars on L4D. ZM, ZPS are all 'mods' and thus probably had the cvar removed.

CSS/TF2, its impossible.

Either way, change the game mod to Left 4 Dead and I'll approve the plugin.

[Sammy-ROCK!]

Done.

[DDR Khat]

Originally Posted by Sammy-ROCK! The problem atm is that it's a client only cvar. The FindConVar can't retrieve it.

That statement != true.
sv_search_key is both on the server and the client. IF both match, the lobby searcher will hop to it, ELSE it asks the client if they wish to host a local.
Would it not be possible to get the client to exec; sv_search_key %s ?

[Liam]

only on L4D or custom mods that have had the cl_restrict_server_commands removed.

[Sammy-ROCK!]

Originally Posted by DDR Khat That statement != true. sv_search_key is both on the server and the client. IF both match, the lobby searcher will hop to it, ELSE it asks the client if they wish to host a local. Would it not be possible to get the client to exec; sv_search_key %s ?

Sorry I meant cl_restrict_server_commands wasn't able to be found. Just because it was removed. You can make the person have the sv_search_key the problem is have him to keep it. Binded commands gets saved but I'm not sure about sv_search_key.

[DDR Khat]

Originally Posted by Sammy-ROCK! Sorry I meant cl_restrict_server_commands wasn't able to be found. Just because it was removed. You can make the person have the sv_search_key the problem is have him to keep it. Binded commands gets saved but I'm not sure about sv_search_key.

True point, I had forgotten about that. I don't believe it is kept.