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Zandronum Server / Host Multiplayer Deathmatch Doom

Host Multiplayer Deathmatch Doom

Starts a deathmatch game session in Zandronum using the specified WAD and map.

$
Terminal
<zandronum-server> -iwad <wad> +map <map> -host <players> -deathmatch

When To Use

In scenarios requiring the setup of instance-specific deathmatch games for competitive play.

Pro Tip

Leverage `+sv_deathmatch 1` to force deathmatch mode if the server defaults to cooperative mode.

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Back to syntax
$
Generated Command
<zandronum-server> -iwad <wad> +map <map> -host <players> -deathmatch

Anatomy of Output

Understanding the result

Starting Zandronum for deathmatch... Info

Initializes the server for competitive play.

Map: MAP02 Map Loaded

Displays the active map for this session.

Players: 2 (Max: 10) Player Info

Indicates player count and maximum capacity.

Troubleshooting

Common pitfalls

Error: IWAD file not found.

Solution: Confirm the specified path to the IWAD file.

Error: Port already in use.

Solution: Change the port in the server settings or stop the conflicting process.

Error: Invalid map specified.

Solution: Verify the map name according to the IWAD resource.

Command Breakdown

What each part is doing

<zandronum-server>
Base Command
The executable that performs this operation. Here it runs Zandronum Server before the shell applies any redirect operators.
<zandronum-server>
zandronum server
The host or server name supplied to this command.
<wad>
wad
The value supplied for wad.
<map>
map
The value supplied for map.
<players>
players
The value supplied for players.
-iwad
Command Option
Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
-host
Command Option
Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
-deathmatch
Command Option
Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.

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