Introduction

SourceMod extension that fixes broken broadcasting/demo recording features in L4D series.

More information about SourceTV on wiki: https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SourceTV

Requirements

• MM:Source (1.10+)
• SourceMod (1.8+)

Supported Games

• Left 4 Dead
• Left 4 Dead 2

Installation

1. Get latest sourcetvsupport release (requires authentication) for your OS (linux or windows)
2. Extract the zip file into your server's mod folder
3. Add -hltv and/or +tv_enable 1 to srcds start parameters
4. Set SourceTV related cvars into server config

Also Recommended

[L4D/2] Unlink Camera Entities - fixes multiple potential visual bugs on round restart, such as missing HUD and viewmodel for spectators after "finale vehicle escape" sequence team swap.

[L4D/2] Automated Demo Recording - automates demo recording process based on player count.

Manage HLTV Cameras - adds missing fixed cameras for HLTV Director.

Command Line Parameters

• +tv_enable 1 - Make SourceTV available on first map start (don't require to changelevel/map)
• -hltv - Enable broadcasting feature (clients can connect to a port specified in tv_port to spectate the game)
• +tv_port <port> - Set the SourceTV host port (default 27020). Must be set as srcds start parameter
• -tvmasteronly - SourceTV can only serve one client and can't be used as relay proxy

Fixed Issues

• Property CHLTVServer::stringTableCRC was never set
• Insufficient buffer size to store string tables and/or data tables
• Hibernation was causing a consistent memory leak
• Cvar tv_enable and some others were not available from command line
• HLTV clients were forced to interact with lobby system
• (L4D2) ISteamGameServer interface was failing to initiate due to bound HLTV port being passed as query port
• Server would crash on HLTV client disconnect (auth ticket method)
• (L4D2) Event player_full_connect was sent for HLTV clients userids
• (L4D2) ISteamGameServer interface would log off whenever CHLTVServer was shutting down
• SourceTV bot was never moved into Spectator team
• (L4D) Server is now always respects value of cvar sv_pausable
• SourceTV bot doesn't take a human slot and doesn't count as a potential voter
• "CUtlRBTree overflow" on level transition
• Broken demos on early recording (tv_autorecord)
• Disabled tv_transmitall would leave bots PVS data empty
• (feature) Allowed addons for HLTV clients and in demo playback

Known Issues

• Missing arms models/blinking world model attachments during SourceTV footage playback
  • Needed modifications on game client
• Relay feature is broken