

	SERVARENA

	Quake 3 Arena Dedicated Server Configuration Utility
	Developed by Snow Dog - snowdog@planetquake.com
	http://www.planetquake.com/servarena

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	OVERVIEW

	Simply stated, this program will help you to configure and launch a 
	dedicated server for Quake 3 Arena.  The interface makes changing 
	settings and options very simple.  You no longer need to edit config 
	files.

	This program has not been tested on Windows NT.  I would like to hear 
	from anyone that is using it on an NT platform.

	Comments and suggestions are encouraged.  You can contact the author by 
	sending email to snowdog@planetquake.com.

	
	REVISION HISTORY	
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	Version 1.1.2
	Jan 09, 00 AM

		- Fixed a bug that caused a fatal error when Nightmare skill is
		  selected for a particular bot.

	Version 1.1.1
	Jan 07, 00 PM

		- Support for N-O-P, the server statistics utility available at
		  http://www.n-o-p.com
		- Support for multiple master servers, you can now enter up to 
		  four additional servers to report to, and the GameSpy server 
		  is pre-entered for your convenience
		- Fixed the bug that kept the email link on the 'about' tab from
		  working properly
		- Added a tool-tip text to the tool bar as a reminder of it's 
		  availability
		- Servarena will now scan your baseq3\maps folder (if it exists) 
		  for any custom maps that may reside there
		- When 'cycle maps' is unselected, servarena will now launch the
		  first map on the list of selected maps instead of q3dm0
		- Servarena will now confirm that the bot script is created
		- Fixed the server password bug - this feature now works 
		  correctly - clients need to use the \password command on the 
		  console to connect to your server
		- Added auto-bots, a feature that will automatically add/kick 
		  bots.  Bots are kicked when real players join!
		- Added a 'disable bot chat' check box - when selected the bots 
		  will not chat
		- Fixed the order of controls so you can easily use the tab key 
		  to advance through the settings


	Version 1.1.0
	Jan 03, 00 AM

		- Made the status bar area optional.  Now you can simply click
		  on a bar at the bottom of the window to display it. 
		- Updated links to the Servarena web site and email to point 
		  to the new host at quake3world.com.
		- Added an option on the advanced tab to prefix all commands 
		  with 'seta'.  If you get unknown command errors when you 
		  start your server, try checking this box.
		- *As requested* Added a button that randomizes the order of
		  selected maps.


	Version 1.0.8
	Dec 28, 99 AM


		- Fixed the problem with the maps not installing/loading 
		  correctly.  
		- Put this Readme file inside the .cab so that it will exist in
		  the servarena directory.


	Version 1.0.7
	Dec 23, 99 PM


		- *As requested* Added feature: Now you can add your own custom 
		  maps to the list of available maps
		- *As requested* Now you can select the maps you want, in the 
		  order you want by using two separate lists, one list displays 
		  the available maps, the other lists the selected maps.
		- *As requested* Now all maps and bots are saved in separate 
		  text files in the folder where servarena is installed.  This 
		  makes it possible to edit these lists if needed.
		- *As requested* Now, when 'Bots enabled' is not checked, it 
		  will add the 'bot_enable 0' to the command line which should 
		  make it possible to run the server without a CD.
		- *As requested* Now you can select the game type from a 
		  drop-down list, which includes the option for running a listen 
		  (playable) server
		- Added a map preview window for selecting maps
		- Changed the interface a bit - the help displayed at the 
		  bottom of the window is now 'optional' - just click the bar 
		  on the bottom.
		  


	Version 1.0.6
	Dec 17, 99 PM

		- Changed the commands in the config file to match the config 
		  file examples provided with Q3:A (from the PAK file)
		- Added support for the new Q3WCTF (Three Wave) maps 
		- Added capturelimit and friendly fire support
		- Changed radio bottons to a combo box for selecting map type
		- Auto-load CTF and Tourney maps when game type is selected
		- Ask for increase in memory (hunkmegs) when CTF is selected
		- Link to the map guide from the maps tab
		- Added an option to launch servers from a batch file

	Version 1.0.5                                            
	Dec 15, 99 AM

		- Added the option to execute any existing scripts when starting
		  starting a server
		- Bot Skill and Team can now be set for each individual bot
		- A Bot script is now created separatly and is executed by 
		  servarena
		- Changed descriptions for bot skills
		- A couple of other minor cosmetic and functional updates


	Version 1.0.4                                            
	Dec 13, 99 PM

		- Made is possible to change the quake3 executable path at 
		  any time
		- Fixed the program so that it now looks for the "enable bots" 
		  checkbox before it adds them (duh)
		- The MOTD command is now sent after the server map loads, as
		  it should be
		- Added 'mouse-overs' for most of the objects so you can better
		  understand what each one does
		- Added a lot more comments to the srvarena.cfg 
		- Made dialog boxes a lot more informative
		- A couple of other minor fixes


	Version 1.0.3
	Dec 12, 99 PM

		- Changed the method for determining the game executable.  This
		  will help to ensure that the program operates as expected.

		- Changed the wording and default setting for sv_pure to support 
		  game MODs.  

		- Included an error code number in the server error dialog box 
		  for to help track down errors during testing.

		- Changed the about tab to include hyperlinks to the offical
		  Servarena website at http://www.planetquake.com/servarena and 
		  a link to send me bug reports and feedback.


	Version 1.0.1
	Dec 12, 99 AM
		
		- Original public release

	
			
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	ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

		- Thanks to the folks at ID for all the obvious reasons.
	
		- Thanks to the folks at GameSpy for hosting my web site.

		- Special thanks to everyone that has helped make this program 
		  a success.
		  
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	DISCLAIMER

	NO WARRANTIES.  SERVARENA DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESSED 
	OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
	MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH RESPECT TO
	THE SOFTWARE.  SERVARENA DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE OPERATION OF THE
	SOFTWARE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE OR THAT THE SOFTWARE WILL
	MEET YOUR SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS.  ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS SUCH AS
	PRESENTATIONS, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, DO NOT CONSTITUTE WARRANTIES
	BY SERVARENA AND SHOULD NOT BE RELIED UPON.	

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	LEGAL STUFF

	Servarena is not affiliated, endorsed, or authorized by ID Software.  
	Quake 3 Arena is a registered trademark of ID Software.
	All other brand names are property of their respective owners.



