This guide covers how to set up your Fistful of Frags (FoF) dedicated server on Legion Hosting, configure startup variables, edit server settings, and connect to your server. Fistful of Frags is a free-to-play Source engine multiplayer FPS set in the Wild West. For admin commands and server management, see Fistful of Frags Admin Commands.
1. First Start
- Log in to GPanel and select your Fistful of Frags server.
- Go to the Startup tab and review the configurable variables (see Section 2).
- Set your preferred start map via SRCDS_MAP.
- Return to the Console tab and click Start.
- Wait for the console to show
gameserver Steam ID, confirming startup.
2. GPanel Startup Variables
| Variable | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
SRCDS_MAP | fof_revenge | Map loaded on server start. |
AUTO_UPDATE | 1 | Auto-update the server on startup. 1 = enabled, 0 = disabled. |
3. Server Configuration
Create or edit server.cfg in the FoF config directory. Stop your server before making changes.
File Location
fof/cfg/server.cfgKey Settings
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
hostname | Server name shown in the browser. |
sv_password | Join password. Empty for public. |
rcon_password | Remote console password. |
mp_timelimit | Time limit per map in minutes. |
mp_fraglimit | Frag limit per round. 0 = no limit. |
mp_friendlyfire | Friendly fire. 0 = off, 1 = on. |
mp_autoteambalance | Auto-balance teams. |
sv_alltalk | Cross-team voice chat. 1 = enabled. |
Example server.cfg
hostname "My Legion FoF Server"
sv_password ""
rcon_password "MySecretRcon"
mp_timelimit 20
mp_fraglimit 0
mp_friendlyfire 0
sv_alltalk 14. Map Rotation
Edit the map cycle file to set your rotation:
fof/cfg/mapcycle.txtList one map per line:
fof_revenge
fof_desperados
fof_fistful
fof_robertlee
fof_teamplay
fof_cripplecreekPopular Maps
fof_revenge-- Classic shootout map.fof_desperados-- Team-based assault map.fof_fistful-- Open arena with multiple levels.fof_robertlee-- Civil War themed map.fof_teamplay-- Designed for team modes.fof_cripplecreek-- Western town setting.
5. Game Modes
Fistful of Frags supports several game modes set via console commands or config:
| Mode | Description |
|---|---|
| Shootout | Free-for-all deathmatch with notoriety points. |
| Teamplay | Team-based objective mode. |
| Break Bad | Team-based elimination mode. |
6. How to Connect
Option A -- Steam Server Browser
- Launch Fistful of Frags from Steam.
- Go to Find a Game > Browse Servers.
- Search for your server by name in the Internet tab.
- Select and connect.
Option B -- Console Connect
- Open the console (
~). Enable it in Options > Keyboard > Advanced > Enable Developer Console if needed. - Type:
connect <your-server-ip>:<port>
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Need Help?
If you run into issues with your FoF server that are not covered here, open a support ticket and include your server IP, a description of the problem, and any relevant error messages from the GPanel console.
