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  1. 01-26-2009, 09:12 PM #1
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    How to add the server browser to your in-game menu

    Here are the instructions. Got this from Bfunk, thanks.

    1) In the Explorer go to <steam install path>\Steam\steamapps\common\left 4 dead\left4dead\resource\UI\L4D360UI
    2) Open up the file "MainMenu.res" in notepad
    3) Before the final } add the following text (just copy and paste the code below)

    Code:
      // Server Browser
    "BtnOpenServer"
    {
        "ControlName"             "L4D360HybridButton"
        "fieldName"             "BtnOpenServer"
        "xpos"                 "100"
        "ypos"                 "175" [$X360]
        "ypos"                 "165" [$WIN32]
        "wide"                 "180" [$X360]
        "wide"                 "180" [$WIN32]
        "tall"                 "20" [$X360]
        "tall"                 "15" [$WIN32]
        "autoResize"             "1"
        "pinCorner"             "0"
        "visible"             "1"
        "enabled"             "1"
        "tabPosition"             "0"
        "navUp"             "BtnPlaySolo"
        "navDown"             "BtnStatsAndAchievements"
        "labelText"             "OPEN SERVER BROWSER"
        "tooltiptext"             "Look for a server using the server list."
        "style"             "MainMenuButton"
        "command"             "OpenServerBrowser"
        "ActivationType"         "1"
        "FocusDisabledBorderSize"     "1"
    }

    4) Save (Ctrl+S), close notepad, and you're done
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  2. 01-27-2009, 06:56 PM #2
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    Re: How to add the server browser to your in-game menu

    I can confirm this works and is easy and useful,
    I have added all the TG servers by using IP addresses and this is now my preferred method for getting into games,

    It feels like I am in control again, I can
    > see all the TG servers
    > see which servers have people and who they are
    > see what game mode and campaign/map
    > join by double clicking
    > also in friends tab I can see what servers my friends are on and join games on them

    Last edited by Exploding_Silver; 01-27-2009 at 09:44 PM.

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  3. 01-27-2009, 08:34 PM #3
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    Re: How to add the server browser to your in-game menu

    Nice Info! this will be very helpfull.
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  4. 01-28-2009, 10:44 PM #4
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    Re: How to add the server browser to your in-game menu

    What are the server IPs?

    75.125.97.195:27015 TacticalGamer.com - SG: VS Adv
    75.125.97.197:27015 TacticalGamer.com - SG: Dead City beta6 (Custom Server)
    75.125.97.199:27015 TacticalGamer.com - SG Coop
    74.208.155.190:27230 TacticalGamer.com - Coop#1
    75.125.97.194:27015 TacticalGamer.com - Coop#2
    74.208.155.190:27203 TacticalGamer.com - VS Adv#1
    74.208.155.190:27250 TacticalGamer.com - VS Adv#2

    Also found here: http://www.tacticalgamer.com/left-4-...ead-guide.html
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  5. 01-29-2009, 09:46 AM #5
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    Re: How to add the server browser to your in-game menu

    Amazing that this is just not an Option in the settings or something... Why hide the good stuff.??.. GRRRR If I were a hunter I would pounce!!... but since I am more of a Boomer... I will..boom...!
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  6. 01-29-2009, 01:39 PM #6
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    Re: How to add the server browser to your in-game menu

    they hide it because it doesn't work properly
    the favorites tab does work
    the internet + custom + friends tabs dont work correctly

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    Re: How to add the server browser to your in-game menu

    Quote Originally Posted by Exploding_Silver View Post
    they hide it because it doesn't work properly
    the favorites tab does work
    the internet + custom + friends tabs dont work correctly
    Methinks a patch is needed...

    Thanks for the info, Avs, I'm just gonna do this now.
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    Re: How to add the server browser to your in-game menu

    This makes my day.



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  9. 01-29-2009, 02:42 PM #9
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    Re: How to add the server browser to your in-game menu

    You must spread some reputation around before giving it to Avs again.

    good find.

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    Re: How to add the server browser to your in-game menu

    yes excellent find

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    Re: How to add the server browser to your in-game menu

    survivor DLC replaced our amended file
    need to amend 1st post with new position
    change 165 to 105
    and amend the provided file

    Code:
      // Server Browser
    "BtnOpenServer"
    {
        "ControlName"             "L4D360HybridButton"
        "fieldName"             "BtnOpenServer"
        "xpos"                 "100"
        "ypos"                 "175" [$X360]
        "ypos"                 "105" [$WIN32]
        "wide"                 "180" [$X360]
        "wide"                 "180" [$WIN32]
        "tall"                 "20" [$X360]
        "tall"                 "15" [$WIN32]
        "autoResize"             "1"
        "pinCorner"             "0"
        "visible"             "1"
        "enabled"             "1"
        "tabPosition"             "0"
        "navUp"             "BtnPlaySolo"
        "navDown"             "BtnStatsAndAchievements"
        "labelText"             "OPEN SERVER BROWSER"
        "tooltiptext"             "Look for a server using the server list."
        "style"             "MainMenuButton"
        "command"             "OpenServerBrowser"
        "ActivationType"         "1"
        "FocusDisabledBorderSize"     "1"
    }
    looks like this
    and works as before
    I don't know what bugs are still in browser after patch


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  12. 04-21-2009, 11:02 PM #12
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    Re: How to add the server browser to your in-game menu

    Thanks for updating this Silver!
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