How to find the host

a simple way to show the host

[u][b]How to find the host in Modern Warefare 2[/b][/u]

This little and easy tutorial will show you how you can find the host in MW2 Servers. Maybe it's not very useful, but it's interestig to find the host, sometimes it prevent laggs if the host leave, especially if the host-migration doesn't work.

This method simply increase the ping bars.

[b]First Step:[/b]

Navigate to

[i]"\Steam\SteamApps\common\call of duty modern warfare 2\players[/i]

and open

[i]"config_mp.cfg"[/i]

with Word Pad. Editor also works, but it'll be very messy.

[b]Second Step:[/b]

Search ([Strg]+[F]) for

[i]seta cgScoresPingInterval "100"[/i]

and change the [b]100[/b] to [b]20[/b] If you're done with this step and start your game now, each of the bars represents 20ms, with full green being 20ms or lower, and 1 red being 200ms or higher.

[b]Third Step:[/b]

This is the last step. Search for

[i]seta cgScoresPingMaxBars "4"[/i]

and change the [b]4[/b] to [b]10[/b] With saving the config, MW2 shows now 10 instead of 4 ping bars.

Now it's easy to find the host. Open the score board and look who got all ping bars green. This is the host because he sits next to the "server", his own computer.

Oh noes! You're not a Member!

Want access to cool stuff? As a member you can:

  • Post. Give the submitter your thoughts on this Tutorial.
  • Say Thanks. Show your appreciation by sending the submitter points.
  • Stamp Posts. Let other posters know what you think of their posts.
  • Rate. Give this Tutorial a rating out of 10.
  • Flag. Alert moderators and warn members of a problem with this Tutorial.
  • Vote. Vote the submitter for the Monthly Awards.
  • Subscribe. Get notified when this submitter submits again.

Interested? Register or Login

Comments

  • Revers3's Levels
    • P2: Drudge
      Points: 1,884
    • C1: Member
    • A3: Apprentice
      Account Age: 1 year
    Posted 1 year ago

    Thanks for the tutor bro help me lot :)

    User Title
    No
  • dyfear's Levels
    • P1: Beggar
      Points: 98
    • C1: Member
    • A3: Apprentice
      Account Age: 2 years
    Posted 2 years ago

    gracias amigo

    Bananite
  • Noyus's Levels
    • P1: Beggar
      Points: 63
    • C1: Member
    • A6: Elder
      Account Age: 6 years
    Posted 3 years ago

    I would no thought that cvar was changable. Thanks a lot! :)

    User Title
    ISTILLLOVECOOKIESWITHSAUCE.
  • Syncing's Levels
    • P2: Drudge
      Points: 7,136
    • E1: Helper
      EF: 18
    • C1: Member
    • A5: Veteran
      Account Age: 4 years
    Posted 3 years ago
    Posted by ninjaPANDA Emphasis on the MW2 is fail. Good tut, but I think this should just be a "more pings bars in MW2" tutorial.

    You can use it this way an this way, but I think finding out the host is much more interesting than increasing the ping bars :)

  • ninjaPANDA's Levels
    • P2: Drudge
      Points: 1,160
    • E1: Helper
      EF: 1
    • C1: Member
    • A5: Veteran
      Account Age: 5 years
    Posted 3 years ago
    Posted by Jailbot Pros: Easy to read, understood it. Cons: P2P is fail. MW2 is fail. Improvements: Dedis? Idk... Notes: You made a good tutorial, but this game fails hard.

    Emphasis on the MW2 is fail. Good tut, but I think this should just be a "more pings bars in MW2" tutorial.

    Spiral out, keep going
  • Kapanga's Levels
    • P1: Beggar
      Points: 586
    • E1: Helper
      EF: 7
    • C1: Member
    • A5: Veteran
      Account Age: 5 years
    Posted 3 years ago

    Just make ping bars turn to text, with the command in the mp_config.cfg, then check the person with less ping (generally 19/29).

    User Title
    The last hero of the world...
  • emetalce's Levels
    • C1: Member
    • A5: Veteran
      Account Age: 4 years
    Posted 3 years ago

    Pros: Easy to read and follow. Cons: That infinity ward fucked us over with the 100 ping interval to hide lag. Improvements: Dedicated servers!

    User Title
    BAM PUPPIES
  • Jailbot's Levels
    • P1: Beggar
      Points: 363
    • E1: Helper
      EF: 1
    • C1: Member
    • A5: Veteran
      Account Age: 4 years
    Posted 3 years ago

    Pros: Easy to read, understood it. Cons: P2P is fail. MW2 is fail. Improvements: Dedis? Idk... Notes: You made a good tutorial, but this game fails hard.

    MW2 is shit, prove me wrong.
  • AtDEZ's Levels
    • P2: Drudge
      Points: 2,151
    • C1: Member
    • A5: Veteran
      Account Age: 5 years
    Posted 3 years ago

    It's pointless, but it's interesting and good to know. You're very clear with the instructions and the screenshot is good enough.

    User Title
  • DanielAwesomo's Levels
    • P3: Peasant
      Points: 21,465
    • C1: Member
    • A5: Veteran
      Account Age: 5 years
    Posted 3 years ago

    I thought the tutorial was just going to say that the host is the one with 4 green bars and then a screenshot it..... Well I was wrong.

    User Title
    LOLOLOL

Credits

Submitter
Syncing's Levels
  • P2: Drudge
    Points: 7,136
  • E1: Helper
    EF: 18
  • C1: Member
  • A5: Veteran
    Account Age: 4 years
Syncing (Creator/Co-creator)
Key Authors
Syncing
Autor

Rating

9.5/10
Based off 6 rating(s)

Additional Info

Genre
Coding/Scripting
Difficulty Level
Beginner

Stats

Post Count
15
ViewCount
7,196
Date Added
3 years ago
Date Modified
3 years ago

Share

Embed Code
Code to use:

More embeddable images

Bookmark and Share