How to set up and run a zombie server on Counter Strike 1.6

1) Download AMX Mod X Full Installer (V 1.8.2 right now): www.amxmodx.org/downloads.php



- Install this into a folder you made on desktop or where ever. Then after it will open up another AMX Mod X installer.



- Accept the terms, then "select mod directory" then you select on the bottom "custom game addons" select "Counter-Strike" so it will install metamod for you as well. Then have to find your steam folder, find cs 1.6, and install this into "cstrike" for me it's here: "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Half-Life\cstrike"



- If you don't follow these steps correctly, zombie server will not work.



2) Download zombie plague 5.0 or 4.3 from here: forums.alliedmods.net/showthread.php?t=72505

You can download zombie plague 6.5 from here: forums.alliedmods.net/showthread.php?t=280009

You can download zombie plague 4.3 with added modes, or we can call it 4.4, here: forums.alliedmods.net/showthread.php?t=279404

There are other zombie modes, like zombie plague special 3.5 here: forums.alliedmods.net/showthread.php?t=260845&highlight=zombie+mode



- A lot of zombie modes so choose you one, there are more you have to look for them.



- Follow the instructions on how to install on the page, it will usually be this:



- After downloading, open the file and extract to your "cstrike" folder, for example if you download zp 5.0 you will have these 2 files:

zp_plugin_50.zip: Contains the plugin itself and configuration files

zp_resources.zip: Contains default models and sounds (only required for a first download)



- Extract both to your steam "cstrike" folder.



3) If you want to add scripts/plugins to your server, you have to go to cstrike>addons>amxmodx>scirpting folder, and put any .sma file or files you have downloaded in there.

I will use this plugin for an example, jetpack and bazooka made by "wbyokomo": forums.alliedmods.net/showthread.php?t=229532

If you have jetpack as hands when you get infected, you can try this fix: zppv.boards.net/thread/909/zp43-lots-help-most-liners?page=4&scrollTo=8652
but it is possible it could create some problems, here is why: zppv.boards.net/post/8671/thread
This fix is fine if it does not create serious problems for you.

- Then go and find "compile.exe", and run this program, after you run program you should see if compiling was successful, for example:



//// zp_zextra_h_jpbazooka.sma

// Header size: 2244 bytes

// Code size: 18088 bytes

// Data size: 6312 bytes

// Stack/heap size: 16384 bytes; estimated max. usage=608 cells (2432 bytes

)

// Total requirements: 43028 bytes

// Done.

//

// Compilation Time: 0.33 sec

// ----------------------------------------




- This means the code is correct, and will usually work if there are no problems with it.



- Next step is to take this compiled file we have now (zp_zextra_h_jpbazooka.amxx) it is in our cstrike>addons>amxmodx>scripting>compiled folder and place it in to cstrike>addons>amxmodx>plugins folder

You now have zp_zextra_h_jpbazooka.amxx in your plugins folder.



- Next step is to go to cstrike>addons>amxmodx>configs folder and open plugins.ini or plugins-zplague.ini or whatever one you are going to use.



- Add the name of the .sma file you have compiled. The example I showed above is "zp_zextra_h_jpbazooka.sma
" so I will add this line to my plugins.ini: "zp_zextra_h_jpbazooka.amxx" add this line after the main plugins all the time, so you have something like this:



; - Quick tips -

; * Rename this file to disabled-zplague.ini to turn the mod off

; * Rename it back to plugins-zplague.ini to turn it on

; * Put a semi-colon in front of a plugin to disable it

; * Remove a semi-colon to re-enable a plugin

; * Add the word debug after a plugin to place it in debug mode



; Main plugin

zombie_plague40.amxx



; Default zombie classes

zp_zclasses40.amxx



; Add sub-plugins, custom zombie classes, and extra items here

zp_zextra_h_jpbazooka.amxx                 //JET PACK AND BAZOOKA PLUGIN




- Now you have a server with all the required modules, with zombie mode added, and a jetpack plugin added.

USEFULL INFO: 

How to add an extra item to your zombie mode: zppv.boards.net/thread/192/zp-add-new-extra-item

How to add a new zombie class: zppv.boards.net/thread/149/zpa-add-new-zombie-classes

- Always open .sma files with notepad or notepad++ (regular folk don't need this)



- If you want to learn scripting, check this for more info and help: forums.alliedmods.net/showthread.php?t=172936

Start with this because it is easy to understand: forums.alliedmods.net/showthread.php?t=94381



- Check this for lots of plugins you can add to server:

forums.alliedmods.net/showthread.php?t=159089

zppv.boards.net/thread/1028/wbyokomo-plugins

zppv.boards.net/board/28/plugin-sharing



- Make sure to check zppv.boards.net/board/18/tutorials for some cool things you can do to your server.



- If you are using jetpack, use the one made by "wbyokomo", it is much better coded.



- If you are going to use bots for zombie plague, don't use podbots, they are shit for zombie mode. Use SyPB bots: zppv.boards.net/thread/1092/info-finally-best-zombie-plague

Remember you have to add waypoints for zombie maps, add to cstrike>addons>sypb>wptdefault folder, you can make them yourself or look for downloads. Check youtube for tutorials or check this website for waypoints: wps3b.17buddies.net/

Go to waypoints at the top, go to page 4 for zombie maps. If you can not find waypoint for a map you are looking for, try to google it with "nameofmap.pwf"

- If you need help changing name for your server try this:

Go inside your main zombie plague.sma for example my one is this: zombie_plague40.sma

Find this line:

// Format mod name



it will look like this:

// Format mod name
formatex(g_modname, charsmax(g_modname), "Zombie Plague %s", PLUGIN_VERSION)



change the ""Zombie Plague %s"" to whatever name you want, if you leave %s it will include " PLUGIN_VERSION)
" after your server name

To change plugin version find this line: 

// Plugin Version
new const PLUGIN_VERSION[] = "Zombie Plague 4.3"


and change Zombie Plague 4.3 to whatever you want, for example:

// Plugin Version
new const PLUGIN_VERSION[] = "ZMHINDI'S Server"

Now you have to compile of course, and replace the file in your plugins folder

You can also go to cstrike>addons>amxmodx>configs and open amxx.cfg file and find this line:

amx_scrollmsg "Welcome to %hostname% -- This server is using AMX Mod X" 600


You can change this to whatever you want, for example:

amx_scrollmsg "Blah blah welcome to this zombie server. Need help? Press M > 5 or try /help /knifehelp /lasermine /name. Free vip for everyone at 16:00 to 20:00 GMT and Happy Hour from 19:00 to 20:00 GMT" 30

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Ok, now you have your counter strike zombie server fully set up. You are happy and you want to put it online so other people can play, what can you do now?

1) You can host the server on your own computer, by using dedicated server option. Check youtube or google how to do it, there will be things you will have to change.

For example, you can go to servers.cfg in C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Half-Life\cstrike and make fast download, so when people join your server all your servers files will download fast for them, and they won't have to wait 15 - 30 minutes to join your server. There is a few guides here already on this website:

zppv.boards.net/thread/579/make-fastdl-server-easy-free

zppv.boards.net/thread/1683/localhost-http-server-installation-fastdl

for Linux:

zppv.boards.net/thread/315/make-fast-download-zombie-server

If anyone have any good free hosting websites so people can host their fast download there, please message me and I will edit this post.

Just remember, podbots will work on windows and linux, but SyPB will only work on windows. So if you buy Linux host which is always cheaper, you can not use these bots. SyPB is better than podbots, especially since the developer is still active and updating it and making it better. I asked him and I don't think he will make it for Linux.

2) You can pay a Windows/Linux cs server host to host the server for you. This might not be the best option too, it can be good for beginner to try it maybe. They will usually charge more for specific servers like this. Always check their pc specs and OS systems. They usually have good pcs though.
They will give you a ftp link, and you will be able to connect to their server with a program like FileZilla. There you will be able to paste your counter strike into their server. Be careful not to replace their whole counter strike with your one or you will have to reinstall. Just put the files that your server will use. For example:

Addons
Gfx
Models
Sprites
Maps
Sounds


Google "cs 1.6 servers cheap"
A website gameservers.com might pop up, I don't recommend them. They don't allow dproto so no steam people can not join your server. No steam will make up a lot of your players after some time. 

3) You can rent server hosting, but it is not specifically for games. This is the best option. I have not tried this personally, so if you have experience in this you can post below, or message me, I will edit this guide. Google something like "Cheap vps hosting" or "vps game server hosting" or just "vps hosting" and pick your choice.

Here is a nice guide by Raheem:

zppv.boards.net/thread/1697/tut-create-cs1-6-host

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Then there is always server boost. Everybody wants their server to be full of people. Hmm, how can I do this so people will play my server quick? I know, I will buy server boost. They claim they will put your server in their servers list, and make it pop up as one of the first, or they will redirect people to your server. But nuh uh uh... It is all a scam. They will send fake bots with steam id's to your server, read this awesome post below, thanks to Raheem. Do not buy these, it is wasted money. Just keep your server running for half a year, 1 year, 2 years and people will come back to it if they like it. Play it with some friends and play it yourself all the time so people who join don't have to be alone. Make it fun for people, make a fun server and don't think you will make profit from this game. Try to update your server and keep it fun.

zppv.boards.net/thread/1669/truth-gametracker-rs-boost-players

So good luck everyone, I hope you make a good server and get people playing in it.