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How to keep bots on an empty TF2 server

Type tf_bot_join_after_player 0 in the server console so bots play even when no human is connected.

tf_bot_join_after_player

Toggles whether bots wait for a human to join before entering the game.

tf_bot_join_after_player <0|1>

Examples

tf_bot_join_after_player 0

Bots join right away.

Values

ValueWhat it does
0 Off
1Default On

Arguments

0|1Required
1 makes bots wait for a human.

What it does

When on, bots stay out of an empty server. Turn it off to have bots play even with nobody connected.

The game's own description: If nonzero, bots wait until a player joins before entering the game.

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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