How do I connect to the servers?

Visit the home page and click on one of the dots. Connect links can also be found in the #servers channel in Discord

Why is the initial file download taking so long, and what exactly is being downloaded?

The servers force clients to download approximately 100 MB of custom robot icons and sounds in order for the Potato and Moonlight campaign missions to function as intended

This initial download is recommended but not mandatory. If you wish to skip the download process set cl_downloadfilter mapsonly in your console prior to joining

My latency to the servers is higher than expected. Is there anything I can do to reduce this?

The servers have support for Steam Datagram Relay. This is an alternative connection method which bypasses your ISP's routing to the servers. Typically you'd connect to the servers directly via your ISP's own routing. In the case of servers located geographically close to you this isn't usually an issue, however with international servers the route your ISP takes might not always be optimal. Steam Datagram Relay aims to improve this by routing you via Valve's own network which can offer significant latency improvements. To connect via Steam Datagram Relay type /sdr in chat once connected. In the unlikely event your latency hasn't improved, you can type /nosdr in chat to revert to your ISP's own routing

How do I use the bomb path change plugin?

Type /bpp in chat and you'll be presented with a menu that allows you to select your desired bomb path. Despite the plugin having support for the vast majority of community maps you may encounter some which lack support. We're constantly looking to add support for new maps so keep an eye out in Discord for future updates!

How do I use the wave skip plugin?

This plugin has two seperate commands. If you'd like to skip to a wave without accounting for credits gained type /wave n in chat

If you wish to skip to a wave and receive approximate credits earned throughout skipped waves type /wave_money n in chat

Please note this does not account for any credit bonuses received on A/A+ ratings so any credits received through the use of this plugin will not be 100% accurate

How do I use the wave restart plugin?

Type /wave_restart in chat

I'm unable to record videos on my PC. Can I get a copy of the SourceTV recording of my run?

Yes - demo files can be downloaded here

You will need to login with your Steam account to download these. Demo recording ends when all players disconnect or the map is changed/reloaded. You can force a map reload after you finish your run by typing /w1_mapreload in chat. The demo file will be available to download from the site within 10 minutes

When do the servers automatically restart?

4 AM in the time zone each server is located in. If you're playing at this time you won't be forced off the server as the restart will be delayed until the server is empty

I'm in the middle of a difficult mission and want to save my progress. Can I lock the server to prevent others from joining and restarting the mission or changing the map?

Mention @locker in #server-related and someone with elevated permissions will temporarily change the password for the server you're on and unload the automatic restart plugin. Please note the server may feel jittery after more than 24 hours without a map change/reload

Can I test my own custom mission on these servers?

Yes - you're able to upload your own pop file(s) here and it'll be synced to all 2 Man Sex House servers within 2 minutes. Just be aware that a map change/reload is required in order for the vote menu to update. If the server is currently on wave 1 type /w1_mapreload in chat to force a map reload after which your mission should appear in the vote menu