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How to make bots move on custom maps in TF2
With sv_cheats 1 on, type nav_generate in the server console to build a nav mesh so bots stop standing still. It saves a .nav file for next time.
nav_generate
Generates a navigation mesh for the current map so bots can move around it. Requires sv_cheats 1.
nav_generate Examples
sv_cheats 1; nav_generate Build the mesh on the current map.
What it does
Bots walk using a nav mesh saved as a .nav file next to the map. Many official maps ship with one, but custom maps often do not, and bots just stand still. Run this once on the map and the file is saved for later.
The game's own description: Generate a Navigation Mesh for the current map and save it to disk.
Good to know
- It can take a while on large maps and the map reloads when it finishes.
- Turn
sv_cheatsback off afterwards.
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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