Console Log

[Stib]

Alright. Maybe this is one of those things that everyone knows and forgot to tell me (it happens lol) or no one knows it.

If you create a shortcut for TF2 and add a '-condebug' to the target field, like the following...

"D:\program files\Steam\Steam.exe" -condebug

Your console will be recorded to a file called 'console.log' in the:
D:\program files\Steam\steamapps\jonasblue26a\team fortress 2\tf

directory...That was a mouthful...

Why?? You ask. This will record any punkish/ban-worthy instances in chat as well as make you feel safer not having to write down a person's steam id on paper (just type 'status' into console and you are ready for a request ban ) You could even ban multiple people at a time !amazed (jk...unless you need to)

 

[Lafinass]

Ah! I knew my parameters were missing something.

Now, to write a parser that pulls out all my bans so I can log them. Huzzah!

 

[Stib]

Automation Lafinass...Automation lol

 

[Noobkiller]

do I space and write it after my -novid or just do -novid-condebug

 

[Lafinass]

You put a space between all your parameters.

 

[Monkeybits]

My parameter field will be getting huge. I have lots of fun stuff in it. I think I'll just play with Stib and let him keep the console log.

 

[JohnnyOnTheSpot]

You can also, while in console, type 'condump' and that'll dump the console into a text file.

 

[Troth]

You can also do this w/out having to create a shortcut, just right click on Team Fortress in the My Games tab, select Properties, Set Launch Options, then add the parameters there.

Nice find, by the way.

 

[Stib]

[quote1207684968=Monkeybits]
My parameter field will be getting huge. I have lots of fun stuff in it. I think I'll just play with Stib and let him keep the console log.
[/quote1207684968]

I could have an official title like..."Keeper of the Log" lol

And nice tip Johnny! I like it. And I did not know that Troth..TY

 

[Troth]

Monkeybits - just out of curiosity, what do you have in your parameters field?

 

[Noravic]

If you're worried about missing the steam ID, you don't have to write it down on paper or go back to a log. Instead look up the person in the player stats for the server (It is between "Contact Us" and "Awards" on the main menu).

This is what I use when I have to write a ban request because alt-tabbing screws up my game. Also, if I have to kick somebody, I would rather kick them right away before they do any more harm and then look up their information later.