How To: Join a custom map server (more tricks)

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Before reading this article you need to have read the previous one on this topic called Joining a custom map server, or be sure you know how to join a server using console commands..

Read it? Good, carry on to the next bit.

So, now that we know how to join a server via the console, what if we don't want to have to type all that stuff each time? if you play on a server regularly you can set up a text file in your AA System folder to enable you to do so with less typing. Here's how;

1. Create a .txt file which contains the join server command as described in the previous post. You can create this file using Notepad

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2. Using AAOTT 1 server as an example our text file should look like this. Note the location the file is saved to, directly into the AA System folder, do not create sub directories. Give the file a short, simple, and relevant name that you can later type into the console.

3. To join the server from the console you simply type this; exec tt1.txt and hit Enter.  I'm using TT1 as an example throughout this article, of course you would simply use the filename you have chosen for the server you wish to join. Basically all you are doing is telling the game to execute the saved file. If you wish you can save the exec command to a key bind in your user.ini file.

4. If you have a Logitech G15 keyboard you can assign the exec command to a G key using a macro (consult your keyboard manual for info on this, it is a topic of it's own and too much for me to cover here). I recommend using text files rather than having the whole command as a macro as it alows you to easily edit your text files as required. Unless you alter the file name the macro will still work. This is a personal choice but most people find this the easiest option.

5. If you are a player admin on a server you can include your password in the .txt file to ensure you always join as an admin. The picture below shows how it should look. I've replaced my password with ******* for obvious reasons. So, you put your password where the asterisks are shown and it all works as per above. Easy!

6. Join your fav server and enjoy

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