Your dedicated server will not run if you do not complete this step. For the purposes of this HOWTO we will use C:\Program Files\Activision\Call of Duty 2 as the installation directory.Ĭreate a player profile. Install Call of Duty 2 into the directory of your choice. This will allow you to see all the extensions on your files in the Call of Duty directories and not accidentally name them things like. To do this go to Tools -> Folder Options -> View and then uncheck 'Hide extensions for known file types'. but the Windows File Explorer) has the option 'Hide extensions for known file types' switched off. You can also use Fusion to manage FireDaemon and other Windows services via a web browser.Ĭall of Duty 2 Dedicated Server Setup Under FireDaemon Proīefore getting started, ensure that Explorer (not IE. This HOWTO will show you how to set it up. The dedicated server component can be run as a Windows Service using FireDaemon Pro, which lets you start the application automatically at boot prior to login, start multiple instances of the application and more.
Note: Look here for the original Call of Duty HOWTO guide.Ĭall of Duty 2 is a first-person shooter game.
