How to start a vote in TF2
Type callvote ScrambleTeams in your game console to start a scramble vote. Other votes, like callvote NextLevel cp_process_final, need the server to allow them.
callvote
Starts a vote on an issue, such as kicking a player, changing the map or scrambling teams.
callvote <issue> [details] Examples
callvote ScrambleTeams Vote to scramble the teams.
callvote NextLevel cp_process_final Vote for the next map.
Arguments
issueRequired- Vote type, for example ScrambleTeams, NextLevel or Kick.
detailsOptional- Extra data such as a map name or player user ID.
What it does
Players normally start votes from the vote menu, but this works in binds and the console. Only issues enabled by the sv_vote_issue_* settings can be called.
The game's own description: Start a vote on an issue.
Run it on your server
On a SLASHPLAY server, type it in the Console tab of the server page; the reply shows right under it. A value set there lasts until the server restarts. To keep it, add the line to tf/cfg/server.cfg. New to this? Start a TF2 server first.
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