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Posted by satchmo on Wed Dec 28th at 4:14am 2005

After the latest Steam update, I played CS:S for the first time.

After I typed "map <mapname>" in the console, the computer starts loading the map. However, when the process is complete, I get the message "STEAM validation rejected" and I get kicked back to the console.

So the only way that I can play on my own server is by "Create Server". The old way of popping up the console and typing the name of the map doesn't work anymore.

Anyone else having this problem?


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Posted by wil5on on Wed Dec 28th at 6:50am 2005

If youre only planning on playing with bots, try typing in sv_lan 1 before running the map.




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Posted by Forceflow on Wed Dec 28th at 9:51am 2005

? quote:
After the latest Steam update, I played CS:S for the first time.

After I typed "map <mapname>" in the console, the computer starts loading the map. However, when the process is complete, I get the message "STEAM validation rejected" and I get kicked back to the console.

So the only way that I can play on my own server is by "Create Server". The old way of popping up the console and typing the name of the map doesn't work anymore.

Anyone else having this problem?


Hmm ... I can run my maps by using the console just fine.


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Posted by Myrk- on Wed Dec 28th at 10:45am 2005

Sounds like your CS:S hasn't updated sucessfully- the validation process hasn't been done?


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Posted by satchmo on Wed Dec 28th at 4:47pm 2005

With the last update, Steam warned that my graphic card driver needs to be updated. I refused to update, however, and elected to ignore the warning (click "proceed without updating" and "never show this message again"). I have a Radeon 9800 Pro, and the graphics look just fine in Source. I see no point upgrading.

Could that be the source of the problem then?


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Posted by ReNo on Wed Dec 28th at 6:17pm 2005

I always update my drivers - bug fixes, new/improved features and support, and possibly performance increases are well worth the normally reasonable download sizes on broadband. If it warned you that you should upgrade, I don't see why you wouldn't <img src=" SRC="images/smiles/icon_smile.gif"> I can't say it sounds like your problem would have anything to do with graphics card drivers, but worth a shot.




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Posted by fishy on Wed Dec 28th at 6:38pm 2005

all of my desktop shortcuts to various mods/maps give my the same 'steam validation rejected' message. i need to load the first map with the 'create a server' option, but once the game is up and running i can use the console to change maps.




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Posted by gimpinthesink on Wed Dec 28th at 7:32pm 2005

Well I have to be different to all of you and have a different error message mine says that the game isnt avalable at this time and to try later.

I think a reinstall would probably fix it but I carnt be arsed to do that as I hardly play any of the games anyway.



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Posted by satchmo on Thu Dec 29th at 12:53am 2005

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I always update my drivers

I had enough bad experience with new drivers that I stopped updating them.

Frequently in the past, I'll get the latest driver. But after I install it, then something goes wrong. And it'll take me a day or two to fix it.

The latest Steam update breaking Hammer is a perfect example why people should not update when everything is working well.


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Posted by Forceflow on Thu Dec 29th at 8:50am 2005

? quote:
I always update my drivers - bug fixes, new/improved features and
support, and possibly performance increases are well worth the normally
reasonable download sizes on broadband. If it warned you that you
should upgrade, I don't see why you wouldn't image I can't say it
sounds like your problem would have anything to do with graphics
card drivers, but worth a shot.


I do the exact opposite, Reno. Only if there are problems, I'll download new drivers.


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Posted by Myrk- on Thu Dec 29th at 12:09pm 2005

? quoting satchmo

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I always update my drivers


I had enough bad experience with new drivers that I stopped updating them.

Frequently in the past, I'll get the latest driver. But after I install it, then something goes wrong. And it'll take me a day or two to fix it.

The manufacturers websites always say only upgrade if your facing problems- game manufacturers say always get the latest drivers. In all honesty I agree more with the game peeps, I hardly think the hardware manufacturers are going to release many (or any) patches that seriously screw up your PC unless they are a specialist upgrade.
And Reno is right, newer drivers can lead to performance upgrades, take DVD drives for instance. Laptop DVD drives you can sometimes download new software to enable them to write dual layer, or read quicker. With graphics, I recently updated my laptop chipset software, and windows now loads quicker.

If it messes up, just load up windows in safe mode and reinstal the last driver- I think your several days is a huge exaggeration, or the fact that you don't archive your drivers onto a folder or CD (which should always be done).




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Posted by MJ on Thu Dec 29th at 12:23pm 2005

dont you luv those steam updates? :]




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Posted by French Toast on Thu Dec 29th at 3:24pm 2005

here's one: Instead of typing map <mapname>, type changelevel <mapname>.

That's a better command, because typing map kicks all players off the server before changing the level, whereas changelevel does not.




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Posted by satchmo on Thu Dec 29th at 4:49pm 2005

Thanks, I'll try that tonight (when I get back home).

Getting updates is like medicine. Why take some medication when it's not necessary? One can only suffer the side effects from those.

You can say they're like vitamins or supplements, but I don't believe in those things anyway. If I feel fine, I don't want to interfere with a nice status quo.


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Posted by ReNo on Thu Dec 29th at 6:53pm 2005

I don't think the medicine analogy is a fair one at all as it suggests the only purpose of updates is to fix problems, which isn't true at all. The comparison with supplements is fairer but still not quite there - those things are designed to improve a persons health, which could perhaps be compared to stability and performance of a PC, but doesn't begin to cover the likes of added support, documentation, and features.




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Posted by fishy on Fri Dec 30th at 3:57am 2005

more like genetic engineers releasing new plants into a fragile eco-system.


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Posted by satchmo on Fri Dec 30th at 4:00am 2005

I downloaded the latest Catalyst driver, but I am still too afraid to install it.

I'll need to think about it more.


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Posted by ReNo on Fri Dec 30th at 1:59pm 2005

You're a real paranoid nancy you are :P Been a month or two since I last grabbed some drivers, think I'll check for new ones today <img src=" SRC="images/smiles/icon_wink.gif">




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Posted by Dr Brasso on Fri Dec 30th at 2:26pm 2005

me too, im sure mine are up to date, but ill check.....lets all set a good example for nancy....er....satchmo.......after all, louie armstrong was a king.....

Doc B...

ps...just messin' with ya satch bud....driver paranoia/blue hair alert should ensue only after age 65....

btw, imho, the catalyst drivers are probably the easiest to install, even if they are a bit bloated....youll be fine





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Posted by satchmo on Fri Dec 30th at 4:40pm 2005

I'll gather up enough courage tomorrow morning to install it. I am working a thirty-hour shift today.


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