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How can I change the server difficulty or bot skill level for Dino D-Day?

  Dino D-Day does not have a “difficulty” setting in the same sense as some other Source...
How can I configure or schedule automatic updates for Dino D-Day?

  Dino D-Day servers use SteamCMD for updates. Twisted Servers usually provides an Update...
How can I customize the in-game server welcome message?

Open your motd.txt or motd.html file, typically located in the dino_dod directory....
How can I rotate specific game modes (Objective, Team Deathmatch, etc.) in Dino D-Day?

  Add or modify your mapcycle.txt (or a similarly named file) with maps that correspond to...
How can I set a server password for private sessions?

In your server.cfg file, locate or create a line that reads: Replace...
How do I add automated server messages or announcements for players?

  Install SourceMod (if not already). Locate the advertisements.smx or a similar...
How do I change my Dino D-Day server name and description?

Locate your server’s main configuration file, typically named server.cfg or a similarly...
How do I create or edit a map vote system for Dino D-Day?

  SourceMod MapChooser Plugin: Typically found in addons/sourcemod/plugins/disabled/. Move...
How do I enable RCON and set a password for remote console access?

  In your server.cfg, confirm rcon_password "YourRconPassword". To enable RCON, ensure...
How do I enable or disable friendly fire for Dino D-Day?

  In your server.cfg, look for (or add) the line: (1 enables friendly fire, 0...
How do I ensure my Dino D-Day server is VAC secured?

VAC (Valve Anti-Cheat) is enabled by default for Dino D-Day. Check your startup parameters...
How do I manage or customize the Dino classes and weapons on my server?

  By default, Dino D-Day has specific classes and weapon loadouts, but certain mods or...
How do I revert to default Dino D-Day server settings?

Make a backup of your current server.cfg and any custom .cfg files you have changed....
How do I set a custom map to load on server startup?

  In your Command Line Settings or Configuration Files area of TCAdmin2, locate the +map...
Is there a way to limit the number of dinosaur player slots?

By default, Dino D-Day determines Dino classes from the game’s code. Some SourceMod plugins...
What is the best approach to install SourceMod or MetaMod on my Dino D-Day server?

Download the latest stable releases of SourceMod and MetaMod (ensure they are compatible...
What is the recommended method to add custom maps to my Dino D-Day server?

Download the custom map files (usually .bsp files and any related assets) from a trusted...
What steps should I take if my Dino D-Day server crashes or won’t start?

  Check server logs for any error messages (in dino_dod/logs). Validate game files...
What’s the best way to back up my Dino D-Day server configurations?

  Use the File Manager in TCAdmin2 or an FTP client to download your server.cfg,...
Where can I view my Dino D-Day server logs for troubleshooting?

  Server logs are generally located in the dino_dod/logs directory. If you encounter...
Where do I modify Dino D-Day server gameplay settings (e.g., time limits, round limits, friendly fire)?

  All primary gameplay settings are housed in your server.cfg or in separate configuration...
Which admin privileges can I set up using SourceMod on Dino D-Day?

SourceMod uses the admins.cfg and admin_groups.cfg files in addons/sourcemod/configs/....