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SteamPipe Conversion

Post by Dog » Mon Apr 01, 2013 1:36 pm

Here is the expected schedule for the conversion of Source engine games to SteamPipe:

Day of Defeat: Source: already happened
Half-life 2: Deathmatch: Wednesday, April 3 (DAY AFTER TOMORROW)
Counter-Strike: Source: Tuesday, April 16
Team Fortress 2: Tuesday, April 23

Our goal is to repeat the process that we used with the Day of Defeat: Source switchover last week. The “beta” dedicated server (The SteamPipe version of the dedicated server) is actually the exact same server installation that will host the clients after the switchover. We will try to avoid releasing a dedicated server update near the time of the client switchover, so that SteamPipe dedicated servers can be up and ready, and as clients switchover to SteamPipe, those dedicated servers will be ready to host them.

One note concerning the TF2 beta. As you probably know, it’s currently a separate app. (The TF2 beta client is App ID 520 and the TF2 beta dedicated server is AppID 229830.) About a week before the TF2 switchover, we’ll initiate a beta process identical to the one used for the other games. We’ll release the Steampipe version of the official dedicated server (App ID 232250) and an opt-in client beta available from the “betas” tab for the regular “Team Fortress 2” application (App ID 440). This beta client will have all the same content as the regular game, will talk to the same item server as the regular client, and will have all the same items in your backpack. It will be running App ID 440, not 520. The only difference is that it will be using the new file system with VPK files, it will have a different PatchVersion in the steam.inf file, and will only be able to connect to SteamPipe servers. To avoid confusion between the two different types of TF2 betas, at that time we will deactivate the beta client app 520 and dedicated server app 229830. We’ll have further details on this process when we release the official dedicated server.

If you have questions that are not answered by this FAQ, now is the time to ask!
https://support.steampowered.com/kb_art ... -QPFN-2491
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Re: SteamPipe Conversion

Post by Dog » Mon Apr 01, 2013 1:41 pm

Just a suggestion to folks on the TF2 one.
Expect a huge delay.

So if you are not too worried about missing a day or two of TF2 play, I'd suggest switching over to the beta the day before.
You'll not be able to play on any servers, but your client will be switched long before anyone else's.
I did that with DoDS and was able to play within minutes of the switch over.

As for servers, given GameServer's debacle with the DoDS server (TV4) which had to be completely wiped and reinstalled, the same will probably happen with TV6, TV7 and TV8. Stevo and I will probably have to back everything up, wipe the servers and start installing everything again.

TV2 and TV3 will be no problem as we can have those updated the day before.

So prepare for a day of misery (for us) and delays (for you) - April 23.
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Re: SteamPipe Conversion

Post by Flash » Mon Apr 01, 2013 2:57 pm

Thanks for the heads-up Dog. At least Valve has finally set some dates for the whole process.

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Re: SteamPipe Conversion

Post by Crusty Juggler » Mon Apr 01, 2013 3:07 pm

Ah thank you. I was wondering when this was supposed to take place. Now we have dates.
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Re: SteamPipe Conversion

Post by Boss Llama » Tue Apr 02, 2013 6:12 am

We can hope against hope that GameServers will learn from the roll-out process well enough to not screw up everything for TF2, but... yeah.

Thanks for the heads-up and the timeline. Will try to be prepared :-)
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Re: SteamPipe Conversion

Post by The Domer » Fri Apr 19, 2013 1:11 pm

TF2's steampipe conversion has been rescheduled for April 30th.

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Re: SteamPipe Conversion

Post by Flash » Fri Apr 19, 2013 9:07 pm

The Domer wrote:TF2's steampipe conversion has been rescheduled for April 30th.
Booo! I'm actually looking forward to getting it over with so I can rearrange my Steam folder and put TF2 on my SSD!

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Re: SteamPipe Conversion

Post by OmgOhnoes » Mon Apr 22, 2013 7:14 am

Just a reminder this should happen tomorrow.
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Re: SteamPipe Conversion

Post by Flash » Mon Apr 22, 2013 8:27 am

OmgOhnoes wrote:Just a reminder this should happen tomorrow.
It got pushed back a week, see Domer's post two up.

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Re: SteamPipe Conversion

Post by OmgOhnoes » Mon Apr 22, 2013 9:10 am

Flash wrote:
OmgOhnoes wrote:Just a reminder this should happen tomorrow.
It got pushed back a week, see Domer's post two up.
I apologize, i apparently don't read or update my calendar.
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Re: SteamPipe Conversion

Post by Supreveio » Mon Apr 22, 2013 9:36 am

Technically, you can opt-in for TF2's Steampipe Beta.

However, if you do so, you won't be able to join non-Steampipe servers.
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Re: SteamPipe Conversion

Post by Sherlock » Mon Apr 22, 2013 4:19 pm

Here's a post with some helpful tips on dealing with your customizations like huds and scripts, that sort of thing.

http://etf2l.org/forum/general/topic-25164/
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Re: SteamPipe Conversion

Post by Flash » Mon Apr 22, 2013 9:02 pm

Good link Sherlock, thanks!

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Re: SteamPipe Conversion

Post by Supreveio » Wed Apr 24, 2013 1:34 pm

Today's TF2 update allows Steampipe Beta users to connect to non-Steampipe servers.

So if you're a dumbwiener like Milhouse me and opted in to the beta, you can now do so and not screw yourself out of playing TF2.
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Re: SteamPipe Conversion

Post by Flash » Wed Apr 24, 2013 5:39 pm

Today's update also allows servers to be converted early to avoid issues on Tuesday. I wonder if GameServers will get around to starting their work early and avoid the hassle from DoD?

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