soccer_mod_downloads.cfg

Controls which files clients download when joining the server.

This file must be edited manually with a text editor.

How It Works

Each line specifies a directory to add to the download list. All files in that directory (and subdirectories) will be downloaded by connecting clients.

soccer_mod_downloads_add_dir <path>

Basic Example 

// Skins - add the folders containing your player models
soccer_mod_downloads_add_dir materials\models\player\soccer_mod
soccer_mod_downloads_add_dir models\player\soccer_mod

// Training ball model
soccer_mod_downloads_add_dir materials\models\soccer_mod
soccer_mod_downloads_add_dir models\soccer_mod

Optimized Example

Adding entire folders can make players download unnecessary files. Be specific:

// Only the Termi skin set
soccer_mod_downloads_add_dir materials\models\player\soccer_mod\termi
soccer_mod_downloads_add_dir models\player\soccer_mod\termi

// Training ball
soccer_mod_downloads_add_dir materials\models\soccer_mod
soccer_mod_downloads_add_dir models\soccer_mod

// Specific additional skin
soccer_mod_downloads_add_dir materials\models\player\psl
soccer_mod_downloads_add_dir models\player\psl

// Custom sounds for shouts
soccer_mod_downloads_add_dir sound\soccer_mod\shouts

// Join/leave notification sounds
soccer_mod_downloads_add_dir sound\soccer_mod\joinleave

Tips

The more specific your paths, the faster players connect. Don’t add entire models\player folders if you only use one skin set.

Path Format

  • Use backslashes (\) for paths
  • Paths are relative to cstrike/
  • Comments start with //

What to Include

  • Player skins - models and materials
  • Training ball - if using custom model
  • Shout sounds - custom sound effects
  • Join/leave sounds - notification sounds
  • Any custom content - textures, decals, etc.

What NOT to Include

  • Map files (use FastDL for large files)
  • Unused skins
  • Source files or backups

FastDL Alternative

For large files like maps, consider using FastDL instead of direct downloads:

  1. Host files on a web server
  2. Set sv_downloadurl "http://your-server.com/fastdl/"
  3. Mirror your cstrike/ directory structure on the web server

This is much faster for large files and reduces server bandwidth.