What Type Of Machine Do I Need To Run FlexBot?
FlexBot will run on any Windows machine that can run Half-Life. Valve Software recommends the following system specifications to run Half-Life:
Minimum System Requirements
Windows 95/98/NT
Pentium 133
24 Mb RAM
2x CD-ROM drive
Mouse and Keyboard
640x480 SVGA high color (16-bit) display
Windows-compatible sound device
400 Mb free hard disk spaceRecommended System Requirements
Windows 95/98/NT
Pentium 166+
32 Mb RAM
3D accelerator card (OpenGL or Direct 3D)
Windows-compatible sound device
400 Mb free hard disk space
Listen-Server vs. Dedicated Server
FlexBot servers can be run in two modes: listen-server mode or dedicated server mode. Several considerations should be made before deciding in which mode to run a FlexBot server.
Dedicated server mode simply runs a server console on the user's machine. The user can enter commands to the system using this console, but cannot participate or directly observe any in-game action from the host machine. Dedicated server mode provides a significant performance advantage over listen-server mode.
Listen-server mode allows the host to be an active participant in the FlexBot game while also acting as the game "host". The Half-Life client runs on the server machine and allows the user to participate and observe the actions of bots and other players. Listen-server mode is a significant drag on system resources and can dramatically slow the game, particularly when a large number of bots are running.
Participating (As a Non-Host) In a FlexBot Game
No special software or downloads are required to participate as a client in a FlexBot game. Any user with the standard Half-Life client can connect to a FlexBot game and participate.
The current release of FlexBot does not run under Linux. However, a prototype version of FlexBot has been developed that will run under Linux when provided with behaviors that have been specifically compiled for Linux. Look for a Linux release of FlexBot in the near future.