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I understand that this is a niche request but any help or information is appreciated.
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I understand that this is a niche request but any help or information is appreciated.
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Please correct me on whatever I am getting wrong, thanks!
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Please correct me on whatever I am getting wrong, thanks!
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My goal:
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My goal:
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- Find some method of hosting a Zero-K game without an internet connection using local servers and local network.
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- Find some method of hosting a Zero-K game without an internet connection using local servers and local network.
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What I have so far:
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What I have so far:
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- I have compiled Zero K Infrastructure locally. (https://github.com/ZeroK-RTS/Zero-K-Infrastructure)
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- I have compiled Zero K Infrastructure locally. (https://github.com/ZeroK-RTS/Zero-K-Infrastructure)
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- But I am unsure how to use it, specifically ZkLobbyServer, which sounds like exactly what i'm looking for.
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- But I am unsure how to use it, specifically ZkLobbyServer, which sounds like exactly what i'm looking for.
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- A Linux VM running Uberserver, connected to my LAN. (Pingable)
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- A Linux VM running Uberserver, connected to my LAN. (Pingable)
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- The Steam version and Portable .zip versions of Zero-K.
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- The Steam version and Portable .zip versions of Zero-K.
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- SpringLobby as an almost-functional Lobby Client.
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- SpringLobby as an almost-functional Lobby Client.
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As far as I know:
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As far as I know:
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- Zero-K has no in-build method of connecting to a Skirmish via IP Address.
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- Zero-K has no in-build method of connecting to a Skirmish via IP Address.
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- Zero-K uses Lobbies to orchestrate multiplayer games.
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- Zero-K uses Lobbies to orchestrate multiplayer games.
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- The official Zero-K lobby servers run on Uberserver. (https://github.com/spring/uberserver)
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- The official Zero-K lobby servers run on Uberserver. (https://github.com/spring/uberserver)
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- Chobby serves as the Lobby Client for Zero-K.
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- Chobby serves as the Lobby Client for Zero-K.
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chobby_config.json file:
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chobby_config.json file:
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{
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{
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"server" : {
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"server" : {
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"address" : "zero-k.info",
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"address" : "zero-k.info",
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"port" : 8200,
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"port" : 8200,
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"serverName" : "Zero-K",
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"serverName" : "Zero-K",
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"protocol" : "zks"
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"protocol" : "zks"
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},
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},
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"game" : "zk"
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"game" : "zk"
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}
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}
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I have edited chobby_config.json (and deleted LuaMenu folder, which is derived from chobby_config.json) to redirect Zero-K to my Uberserver by typing the local IP instead of "zero-k.info".
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I have edited chobby_config.json (and deleted LuaMenu folder, which is derived from chobby_config.json) to redirect Zero-K to my Uberserver by typing the local IP instead of "zero-k.info".
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Uberserver detects a connection from Zero-K, which is printed to the server log, but does not login the user, despite valid credentials (visible in server.db). Zero-K says "Connecting..." for 30 seconds before retrying to connect. This goes on forever.
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Uberserver detects a connection from Zero-K, which is printed to the server log, but does not login the user, despite valid credentials (visible in server.db). Zero-K says "Connecting..." for 30 seconds before retrying to connect. This goes on forever.
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Zero-K's infolog.txt prints this every 30 seconds after connecting to Uberserver:
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Zero-K's infolog.txt prints this every 30 seconds after connecting to Uberserver:
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"[t=00:00:09.157264][f=-000001] [liblobby] Error: No such function: TASServer, for command: TASServer 0.36 * 8201 0"
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"[t=00:00:09.157264][f=-000001] [liblobby] Error: No such function: TASServer, for command: TASServer 0.36 * 8201 0"
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Maybe this points towards a protocol mismatch? I'm not sure how to verify or fix.
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Maybe this points towards a protocol mismatch? I'm not sure how to verify or fix.
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Interestingly, the deprecated (afaik) SpringLobby program connects to Uberserver perfectly fine using the same credentials. It can use chat and host new lobbies. The problem with SpringLobby is that I cant seem to get it to run Zero-K properly. The actual game never properly starts.
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Interestingly, the deprecated (afaik) SpringLobby program connects to Uberserver perfectly fine using the same credentials. It can use chat and host new lobbies. The problem with SpringLobby is that I cant seem to get it to run Zero-K properly. The actual game never properly starts.
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I have also tried to figure out ZkLobbyServer, which is available as part of Zero-K Infrastructure (https://github.com/ZeroK-RTS/Zero-K-Infrastructure). I have compiled it, but it compiles into .dll files only, nothing directly executable. I haven't found any information online about what program, if any, could implement these .dll files to potentially host a lobby server.
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I have also tried to figure out ZkLobbyServer, which is available as part of Zero-K Infrastructure (https://github.com/ZeroK-RTS/Zero-K-Infrastructure). I have compiled it, but it compiles into .dll files only, nothing directly executable. I haven't found any information online about what program, if any, could implement these .dll files to potentially host a lobby server.
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Questions:
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Questions:
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1) Are there files or configurations that must be applied to Uberserver which would allow it to work with Zero-K?
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1) Are there files or configurations that must be applied to Uberserver which would allow it to work with Zero-K?
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2) Is SpringLobby capable of working with modern Zero-K?
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2) Is SpringLobby capable of working with modern Zero-K?
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3) How is ZkLobbyServer supposed to be used?
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3) How is ZkLobbyServer supposed to be used?
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Any information to point me in the right direction is MUCH appreciated!
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Any information to point me in the right direction is MUCH appreciated!
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Thanks for any input! If I can figure this out I will post a full explanation on how to reproduce a functional server.
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Thanks for any input! If I can figure this out I will post a full explanation on how to reproduce a functional server.
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Help Wanted: Zero K Offline LAN Server