

Anyway, the game host must type net_status in the developer console. When clicked, you will then proceed to this window that lists all available games.ĭetermining your local IP address can be tricky when you're connected to the Internet, so it's best to stay offline when hosting a game. Steam Group Servers (at the bottom center) appears when it detects a game. If Automatically Discover LAN Games is enabled, Steam Group Servers may appear in the main menu which players can use to join your game.Īlternately, the console command to join is connect hostIPAdresshere. When the game is created, the remaining thing to do is to let other players join the game. To choose another mode, just type in the console the game mode after the map name. If the gameType is left blank, the hosted game will default to a campaign game with normal difficulty.

Ĭ2m1_highway c2m2_fairgrounds c2m3_coasterĬ4m1_milltown_a c4m2_sugarmill_a c4m3_sugarmill_b Those with The Passing campaign, the campaign code assignment is c6. c5 stands for campaign five, m1 for chapter/map one, and waterfront the corresponding name. Use your keyboard arrows to scroll to your desired map.īasically the command to create a local game is this:Īn example of a map is this c5m1_waterfront.

Right after you press Space all the playable maps will be displayed.Ħ. In the console, type map then press Space.ĥ. Type sv_allow_lobby_connect_only 0 then press Enter.Ĥ. Open the Developer Console by pressing ` on your keyboard. How to create or host a Left 4 Dead 2 local (LAN) game:ġ. With all the necessary settings set up, it's now time to host a game.
