alterIWnet is a modification for the popular game Modern Warfare 2, allowing you to play the game as it was meant to be played - with dedicated servers and various other additional features.

Recent announcements

AlterOps is open again!

by jerbob92 at Fri Jan 06, 2012 12:07 am Notice: somebody created a fake alterOps facebook page, this is the real one:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/AlterOps/343370969008144


Hi guys,

The alterOps beta is open again!
How to play:

  • Install Call of Duty: Black Ops
  • If you have it from steam, copy it to another directory
  • Get the alterOps files from http://alterops.net/
  • Extract the files from the zip into your BO dir and run alterOps.exe
  • Let it update (this step might take some time)
  • Login using your forum details
  • ???
  • Profit?

How to host a server:

  • Make sure you have BO and alterOps updated.
  • Request a key on http://alterops.net/
  • Press "Download dwkey.dat" and save it to your BO folder
  • The key on the first line is sv_licensenum 0, so use that in your commandline
  • Run BlackOpsMP.exe +set dedicated 1 +set sv_licensenum 0 +exec server.cfg +map mp_nuked

Example config:

Spoiler: Toggle



Issues:
  • Playing on XP/Linux/Mac?
    viewtopic.php?f=35&t=87765 - Download version 3
  • If you have problems starting the game
    Delete cachesSxS.xml and run alterOps.exe
  • If you get a error about localized_English_iw09.iwd, remove:
    localized_English_iw09.iwd - localized_English_iw*.iwd
    (so remove localized_English_iw09.iwd and above, works for other languages too)
  • this file is different from the server /
    patch_ao_mp_ff
    impure client detected. ......iw_29.iwd

    Make sure you launch alterOps.exe and not BlackOpsMP.exe. alterOps.exe contains the updater.
  • Hang on "Connecting..."
    Most probably our server is offline. Hang tight while we fix it.

Open Vice Multiplayer

by Zer0w at Wed Dec 28, 2011 7:21 pm Image



Table of Content:
Download
How to Install
Game Rules
Source Code
Technical Issues

Download link:
http://plazagaming.net/files/mta-ov.7z < Standalone, so no need to download Vice City.

Registry fix:
http://plazagaming.net/files/loader.dll



How to Install:
Put the loader in your 'mta' folder, and start Multi theft auto, then connect to 85.17.206.210:22003


Game Rules:
•No Spawnkilling (Punishment: 1st spawnkill = warning ; 2nd = kick; 3rd = 1-hour ban; 4th and last = permanent ban from the game)
•Respect players and administrators(Punishment: 1st disrespect = kick; 2nd = 1 hour ban)
•No vehicle/ramp spawning on safe/spawn zone (Punishment: 1st spawn = 300-second jailtime; 2nd = kick; 3rd = 1 hour ban; 4th and latter = permanent ban from the game)



Source Code:
Source code available upon request, contact NTAuthority.



Technical Issues:

If you get this error :
Code: Select all
Multi Theft Auto has not been installed properly, please reinstall. [Registry key not writable]

and you are sure you have played the loader in the correct folder, try running Multi Theft Auto.exe as administrator

If you time out, be sure not to whine about it. Current MTA version is unstable and we are working on a solution.


Before playing, make sure to rename yourself in the settings.

M2 license keys now available

by NTAuthority at Sat Dec 17, 2011 7:53 pm As I promised a few announcements ago, M2 license key information would be 'coming soon'. Now, depending on your definition of 'soon', this might not fit; but anyway, here it is.

How to run a M2 dedicated server in 3 easy steps
1. Make sure you have a M2 installation; or have the M2 cache files somewhere (copying aIW2.exe and DBNetwork.IndigoSxS.dll into a separate folder and running aIW2.exe can help you get these files) in reach.
2. Request a key from dedicate/keys/
3. Run iw4m.exe -dedicated #licensekey [arguments] (or wine iw4m.exe -dedicated '#licensekey' [arguments] for Linux), where [arguments] are your normal dedicated server launch arguments.

Note that servers might require manual updates to be applied at times; this will usually be signaled by launching the server crashing with an 'has expired' error. Due to this, we recommend you take care of your dedicated servers.

Playlist support
Another new feature in M2 for dedicated server owners is a replacement for the classic map rotation system, based on MW2's standard playlist system. To use this system, create a 'playlists.info' file in players/, with content similar to the following:

Spoiler: Toggle


You should use +set playlist X in the startup arguments to select a playlist to use from this file (zero-based; so playlist 1 in the file is +set playlist 0); also you can set playlistFilename to use a different playlist file.

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Statistics

  • 1.1K servers
  • 7.4K players now
  • 107K players yesterday
  • 1363K total players

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alterIWnet features

Dedicated servers
Play Modern Warfare 2 with fully-customizable dedicated servers, allowing lag-free gameplay and administration to get rid of cheaters. Don't like dedicated servers, don't worry - the classic matchmaking is available as well.

Modifications
Another typical feature of PC games that was severely lacking in the original Modern Warfare 2, alterIWnet allows you to play with various modifications and new game modes, including Black Ops' player-favorite Gun Game, Sharpshooter and One in the Chamber game modes, as well as fan-made sniper-only or Old School game modes.

Developer console
Don't you just hate it when your game decides to not work, or do you love spending hours tweaking every last bit of your game, and were you annoyed at the lack of a developer console in MW2 - no need to worry, alterIWnet includes a separate developer console without restrictions*, with a fully-functional in-game console planned for future releases.

*) except during hosting of matchmaking sessions, and cheat protection of variables

Maintained anticheat
alterIWnet also features a continuously-maintained anti-cheat system which pretty much automatically prevents cheating from ever occurring, to ensure undisturbed gaming pleasure.

Custom content
alterIWnet includes the ability to have somewhat-custom content, including ported versions of singleplayer levels to completely new multiplayer levels*, custom weaponry**, sounds and skins for weapons/other textures.

*) planned feature for future releases, a limited demo is available
**) unconfirmed feature based on theoretical disassembly of code

Chat

The alterIWnet community includes various members who usually sit on an IRC channel. The details are shown below, or you can directly connect using a web client using the buttons also shown below.

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Note that you need to adhere to a few rules while in the channel, these include 'not asking stupid questions', and having a bit of common sense - other rules are explained once you join. Remember not to ask to ask a question. Ask your question and it will be responded to by the first available staff member.

Manual IRC details
These can be used with a client such as XChat-WDK, and allow for more flexibility while chatting.

Server: irc.rizon.net
Channel: #alterIWnet/#alterIWnet-Support


Players Online: 4635 | Lobbies Online: 506 | Dedicated Servers Online: 1114



Lobby Stats (Show/Hide):
Team Deathmatch311
Harcore Team Deathmatch57
Free-for-all53
Hardcore Free-for-all14
One in the Chamber0
Ground War26
Team Tactical0
Hardcore Team Tactical1
3rd Person Team Tactical6
Advanced Team Tactical0
Domination19
Demolition0
Sabotage0
Search and Destroy12
Hardcore Search and Destroy0
Cage Match7
Alteration: Mod Pit0


Stats are updated every 5 minutes
*Requires DLC package

    alterIWnet Support - Knowledge base
    Sorry to hear you're having trouble!

Clicking on the link will open topic related to the problem:

Problems running the game

Game crashes or nothing happened after game start.

The main\iw_22.iwd file is incorrect.

Non-Australian MW2 language files have been detected.

This build of Modern Warfare 2 is no longer valid for online play.

"The Beta for Modern Warfare 2 has now ended."

"WARNING #5C-DEV-IDGEN"

Hash verification failed for file.

System.IO.FileNotFoundException-Version=3.5.0.0

Game updater stucks, crashes or is too slow.

Game has stopped on "Fetching playlist ..." dialog.

Game has stopped on "Connecting to IWNet... " dialog.

The server you are connecting is not officialy supported.

Unable to connect to the remote server.

Could not find image 'preview_mp_abandon' error.

Hexadecimal value 0x00, is an invalid character.

Singleplayer doesn't work with alterIWnet ( IWNET_INVALIDVERSION ).

Steam must be running to play this game.

Antivirus security warnings.

The application was unable to start correctly (0xc0000005)

The application was unable to start correctly (0xc0000018)


Game errors and issues


Error "Ran out of memory." while loading a map.

Unreadable game text with AMD/ATI GPU.

Steam Authorization Failed.

There is weird stuff on my HUD/My game config has been changed

Textures are messed up.

Can't find any games.

Ingame chat covers my radar


Installation issues

How to Install MW2 using the alterIWNet MPrip (Video TUTORIAL)

SR/STEAM Installation Guide

The game torrent is too slow for me. [Connection Setup]


Network problems

NAT: Strict issue.

Losing internet connection after playing the game.

Often getting ping 999.


Game features

How to connect to your friend.

Using In-game console.

Console commands.

Modding GSC Codes

How use Mods on alterIWnet.

Cant change my name.

[Tutorial] Coloured names.

How to use in-game IRC client.

How to Install and Play Wager Modes

How to get CUSTOM in-game music

How to Disable the aCI announcements


Player stats

Player level was reset to 1 or hacked to 70.

How to transfer stats from the Steam version to the alterIWnet version.

[Guide/Download] How to LEVEL HACK

Reset your stats.

Legal method to have 10th prestige lvl70 without leveling.

Getting new PC or formatting, how to transfer profile.


Cheating

Where do I find my XUID?

Cannot pass 'Cheating Agreement'.

Bugged XUID Thread


Common

Playing on LAN with or without an internet connection.

Tweaking game config.

Using Xfire with alterIWnet.

The Xfire Patcher isn't working for me.


Camos and Skinning

Custom Camos tutorial+Menu preview

[TUTORIAL]make your own skins.

How to install the custom camos and backgrounds

Weapon File Reference Guide

Original .iwd files Backup


  • Dedicated servers

    How to set up your new dedicated server

    How to set up your new dedicated server VIDEO TUTORIAL

    How to set up your new dedicated server (Linux)

    Dedicated server crash while using Remote Desktop

    Pop-up message prevents server from auto-restarting

    I want to Play and Host a dedicated server on the same computer.

    Full List of Server.cfg Commands + Maps

    Config File not loading

    Server Browser Guide


    Can't find what you need? Click here to contact IRC Support. Please be patient while waiting for an answer.

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