How to disable spectator on a TF2 server
Type mp_allowspectators 0 in the server console to stop players idling in spectator. 1 allows it again.
mp_allowspectators
Toggles whether players are allowed to join spectator.
mp_allowspectators <0|1> Examples
mp_allowspectators 0 Everyone must play.
Values
| Value | What it does |
|---|---|
| 0 | Off |
| 1Default | On |
Arguments
0|1Required- 0 blocks the spectator team.
What it does
Turn it off to stop players from idling in spectator on a full server.
The game's own description: toggles whether the server allows spectator mode or not
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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