From 3171a07804ee722609538a9c11393f9b0327fe7c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Daniel Gibbs <me@danielgibbs.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:14:27 +0000
Subject: [PATCH] Clarify Gameplay vs [Game Name] Settings section distinction

docs/config-standards.md:
- Gameplay section: clarified it covers ALL standard engine cvars
  (mp_*, sv_*, network rates) shared across multiple games
- [Game Name] Settings: clarified it is ONLY for game-specific cvars
  with game-unique prefixes (sbox_*, jb_*, zm_*, sf_*, etc.)
  Standard engine cvars must never appear here

aoc/server.cfg:
- Replaced 'Age Of Chivalry Settings' with standard 'Gameplay' section
  (mp_friendlyfire, mp_timelimit are standard engine cvars)
- Fixed section ordering: Gameplay -> Fast Download -> Ban List

dys/server.cfg:
- Removed 'Dystopia Settings' (contained no game-specific cvars)
- Added Security section: sv_pure, sv_cheats
- Added Communication section: sv_alltalk
- Added Gameplay section: all mp_* cvars, sv_gravity, voting,
  network rate cvars (sv_minrate/maxrate, sv_mincmdrate/maxcmdrate,
  sv_minupdaterate/maxupdaterate)

zmr/server.cfg:
- Moved mp_timelimit, sv_alltalk, mp_forcecamera out of ZMR Settings
- Added Communication section: sv_alltalk
- Added Gameplay section: mp_timelimit, mp_forcecamera
- ZMR Settings retains only zm_* game-specific cvars
- Fixed section ordering: Communication -> Gameplay -> Fast Download -> Ban List
---
 aoc/server.cfg           |  32 +++++-----
 docs/config-standards.md | 133 ++++++++-------------------------------
 dys/server.cfg           |  48 +++++++-------
 zmr/server.cfg           |  40 ++++++------
 4 files changed, 89 insertions(+), 164 deletions(-)

diff --git a/aoc/server.cfg b/aoc/server.cfg
index cabc11c..3bf8ae2 100644
--- a/aoc/server.cfg
+++ b/aoc/server.cfg
@@ -38,19 +38,13 @@ sv_logfile 1
 // sv_log_onefile - Log server information to only one file.
 sv_log_onefile 0
 
-// ................................ Ban List ................................ //
-
-// exec banned_user.cfg - Load the banned user ID list.
-exec banned_user.cfg
+// ................................ Gameplay ................................ //
 
-// exec banned_ip.cfg - Load the banned IP address list.
-exec banned_ip.cfg
-
-// writeid - Writes a list of permanently-banned user IDs to banned_user.cfg.
-writeid
+// mp_friendlyfire - Allows team members to injure other members of their team.
+mp_friendlyfire 0
 
-// writeip - Save the ban list to banned_ip.cfg.
-writeip
+// mp_timelimit - game time per map in minutes.
+mp_timelimit 20
 
 // ............................. Fast Download .............................. //
 // info: Allows custom maps to be downloaded to the client.
@@ -61,10 +55,16 @@ sv_allowdownload 1
 // sv_downloadurl - Location from which clients can download missing files.
 sv_downloadurl ""
 
-// ........................ Age Of Chivalry Settings ........................ //
+// ................................ Ban List ................................ //
 
-// mp_friendlyfire - Allows team members to injure other members of their team.
-mp_friendlyfire 0
+// exec banned_user.cfg - Load the banned user ID list.
+exec banned_user.cfg
 
-// mp_timelimit - game time per map in minutes.
-mp_timelimit 20
+// exec banned_ip.cfg - Load the banned IP address list.
+exec banned_ip.cfg
+
+// writeid - Writes a list of permanently-banned user IDs to banned_user.cfg.
+writeid
+
+// writeip - Save the ban list to banned_ip.cfg.
+writeip
diff --git a/docs/config-standards.md b/docs/config-standards.md
index ee18a11..6ce48bf 100644
--- a/docs/config-standards.md
+++ b/docs/config-standards.md
@@ -149,10 +149,17 @@ Server security and integrity settings.
 
 ### 5. Gameplay *(required)*
 
-Game rules, physics, and mechanics. Includes:
+Standard engine cvars controlling game rules, physics, and mechanics. Use this
+section for cvars that exist across multiple Source/GoldSrc games — not for
+cvars unique to one specific game (those go in **[Game Name] Settings**).
+
+Includes:
 
 - `mp_*` cvars (timelimit, friendlyfire, teamplay, roundtime, etc.)
 - `sv_maxspeed`, `sv_gravity`, `sv_friction`, `sv_airaccelerate`
+- `sv_minrate`, `sv_maxrate`, `sv_mincmdrate`, `sv_maxcmdrate`,
+  `sv_minupdaterate`, `sv_maxupdaterate` (network bandwidth)
+- `sv_idlekick`, `sv_pure`, `sv_cheats` if not already in Security
 - GoldSrc: `deathmatch`, `decalfrequency`, `sys_ticrate`, `hpk_maxsize`
 - `sv_aim` (GoldSrc autoaim)
 
@@ -208,14 +215,24 @@ custom plugin commands.
 
 ### 10. [Game Name] Settings *(optional)*
 
-Game-specific cvars that do not fit into any standard section above. The
-section name must match the full display name of the game or mod followed by
-` Settings`:
+Game-specific cvars that are **unique to that game or mod** and do not exist in
+any other Source/GoldSrc game. If a cvar begins with a game-specific prefix
+(e.g. `sbox_`, `jb_`, `zm_`, `sf_`, `ins_`) or is otherwise not shared with
+other games, it belongs here.
+
+**Standard engine cvars (`mp_*`, `sv_*`, etc.) must never go in this section**
+— they always belong in the appropriate standard section above (Security,
+Communication, Gameplay, etc.).
+
+The section name must match the full display name of the game or mod followed
+by ` Settings`:
 
-- `Garry's Mod Settings`
-- `Insurgency Settings`
-- `Fistful of Frags Settings`
-- `Dystopia Settings`
+- `Garry's Mod Settings` — `sbox_*` sandbox cvars
+- `Insurgency Settings` — `sv_vote_*`, `mp_coop_*` vote and coop system
+- `Fistful of Frags Settings` — `fof_*` game-specific cvars
+- `Zombie Master: Reborn Settings` — `zm_*` game-specific cvars
+
+If a game has no game-specific cvars, omit this section entirely.
 
 ---
 
@@ -266,103 +283,3 @@ The shortname matches the directory name in this repository (e.g. `css` for
 
 For cvars not present in the cvarlist (mod-specific cvars), write a concise
 description in sentence case ending with a period.
-
----
-
-## Complete Example
-
-```
-// ****************************************************************************
-// Counter-Strike: Source
-// Config - server.cfg
-// Date - 01/01/2025
-// ****************************************************************************
-
-// .................................. Basic ................................. //
-
-// hostname - Name of the server.
-hostname "SERVERNAME"
-
-// rcon_password - Remote console password.
-rcon_password "ADMINPASSWORD"
-
-// sv_password - Server password for private servers.
-sv_password ""
-
-// sv_contact - Contact email for server admin.
-sv_contact ""
-
-// ................................. Security ................................ //
-
-// sv_lan - LAN server mode, disables Steam authentication.
-sv_lan 0
-
-// sv_cheats - Allow cheat commands on the server.
-sv_cheats 0
-
-// sv_pure - Enforce pure server file verification.
-sv_pure 1
-
-// ............................. Server Logging ............................. //
-
-// log - Enable server log output.
-log on
-
-// sv_logbans - Log bans in the server logs.
-sv_logbans 1
-
-// sv_logecho - Echo log information to the console.
-sv_logecho 1
-
-// sv_logfile - Log server information to file.
-sv_logfile 1
-
-// sv_log_onefile - Log server information to only one file.
-sv_log_onefile 0
-
-// .............................. Communication ............................. //
-
-// sv_voiceenable - Enable voice communications.
-sv_voiceenable 1
-
-// sv_alltalk - Allow all players to hear each other regardless of team.
-sv_alltalk 0
-
-// ................................ Gameplay ................................ //
-
-// mp_friendlyfire - Allow players to injure teammates.
-mp_friendlyfire 0
-
-// mp_timelimit - Game time per map in minutes.
-mp_timelimit 30
-
-// .............................. Map Rotation .............................. //
-
-// mapcyclefile - Name of the map cycle file.
-mapcyclefile mapcycle.txt
-
-// ............................. Fast Download .............................. //
-
-// sv_allowdownload - Allow clients to download files from the server.
-sv_allowdownload 1
-
-// sv_allowupload - Allow clients to upload customisation files.
-sv_allowupload 1
-
-// sv_downloadurl - URL of the fast download server.
-sv_downloadurl ""
-
-// ................................ Ban List ................................ //
-
-// exec banned_user.cfg - Load the banned user ID list.
-exec banned_user.cfg
-
-// exec banned_ip.cfg - Load the banned IP address list.
-exec banned_ip.cfg
-
-// writeid - Write banned user IDs to banned_user.cfg.
-writeid
-
-// writeip - Write banned IPs to banned_ip.cfg.
-writeip
-```
diff --git a/dys/server.cfg b/dys/server.cfg
index e33be61..382bdd2 100644
--- a/dys/server.cfg
+++ b/dys/server.cfg
@@ -21,6 +21,14 @@ sv_contact ""
 // sv_lan - Server is a lan server ( no heartbeat, no authentication, no non-class C addresses ).
 sv_lan 0
 
+// ................................. Security ................................ //
+
+// sv_pure - Show user data.
+sv_pure 2
+
+// sv_cheats - Allow cheats on server.
+sv_cheats 0
+
 // ............................. Server Logging ............................. //
 
 // log - Enables logging to file, console, and udp < on | off >.
@@ -38,31 +46,16 @@ sv_logfile 1
 // sv_log_onefile - Log server information to only one file.
 sv_log_onefile 0
 
-// ................................ Ban List ................................ //
-
-// exec banned_user.cfg - Load the banned user ID list.
-exec banned_user.cfg
-
-// exec banned_ip.cfg - Load the banned IP address list.
-exec banned_ip.cfg
-
-// writeid - Writes a list of permanently-banned user IDs to banned_user.cfg.
-writeid
+// ............................. Communication .............................. //
 
-// writeip - Save the ban list to banned_ip.cfg.
-writeip
+// sv_alltalk - Players can hear all other players, no team restrictions.
+sv_alltalk 0
 
-// ........................... Dystopia Settings ............................ //
+// ................................ Gameplay ................................ //
 
 // mp_rounds - number of rounds.
 mp_rounds 2
 
-// sv_pure - Show user data.
-sv_pure 2
-
-// sv_cheats - Allow cheats on server.
-sv_cheats 0
-
 // mp_stopwatch - stop watch mode.
 mp_stopwatch 0
 
@@ -87,9 +80,6 @@ mp_scalespawntime 0
 // sv_gravity - World gravity.
 sv_gravity 600
 
-// sv_alltalk - Players can hear all other players, no team restrictions.
-sv_alltalk 0
-
 // mp_allowvoting - allow use of callvote.
 mp_allowvoting 1
 
@@ -140,3 +130,17 @@ sv_maxupdaterate 66
 
 // sv_minupdaterate - Minimum updates per second that the server will allow.
 sv_minupdaterate 30
+
+// ................................ Ban List ................................ //
+
+// exec banned_user.cfg - Load the banned user ID list.
+exec banned_user.cfg
+
+// exec banned_ip.cfg - Load the banned IP address list.
+exec banned_ip.cfg
+
+// writeid - Writes a list of permanently-banned user IDs to banned_user.cfg.
+writeid
+
+// writeip - Save the ban list to banned_ip.cfg.
+writeip
diff --git a/zmr/server.cfg b/zmr/server.cfg
index b79b697..e74dade 100644
--- a/zmr/server.cfg
+++ b/zmr/server.cfg
@@ -38,19 +38,18 @@ sv_logfile 1
 // sv_log_onefile - Log server information to only one file.
 sv_log_onefile 0
 
-// ................................ Ban List ................................ //
+// ............................. Communication .............................. //
 
-// exec banned_user.cfg - Load the banned user ID list.
-exec banned_user.cfg
+// sv_alltalk - Players can hear all other players, no team restrictions.
+sv_alltalk 1
 
-// exec banned_ip.cfg - Load the banned IP address list.
-exec banned_ip.cfg
+// ................................ Gameplay ................................ //
 
-// writeid - Writes a list of permanently-banned user IDs to banned_user.cfg.
-writeid
+// mp_timelimit - game time per map in minutes.
+mp_timelimit 0
 
-// writeip - Save the ban list to banned_ip.cfg.
-writeip
+// mp_forcecamera - Restricts spectator modes for dead players.
+mp_forcecamera 0
 
 // ............................. Fast Download .............................. //
 // info: Allows custom maps to be downloaded to the client.
@@ -61,6 +60,20 @@ sv_allowdownload 1
 // sv_downloadurl - Location from which clients can download missing files.
 sv_downloadurl ""
 
+// ................................ Ban List ................................ //
+
+// exec banned_user.cfg - Load the banned user ID list.
+exec banned_user.cfg
+
+// exec banned_ip.cfg - Load the banned IP address list.
+exec banned_ip.cfg
+
+// writeid - Writes a list of permanently-banned user IDs to banned_user.cfg.
+writeid
+
+// writeip - Save the ban list to banned_ip.cfg.
+writeip
+
 // ..................... Zombie Master: Reborn Settings ..................... //
 
 // zm_sv_joingrace - Seconds after round start that players can still join as survivor.
@@ -69,14 +82,5 @@ zm_sv_joingrace 60
 // zm_mp_roundlimit - How many rounds do we play before going into intermission. 0 = Disable.
 zm_mp_roundlimit 0
 
-// mp_timelimit - game time per map in minutes.
-mp_timelimit 0
-
-// sv_alltalk - Players can hear all other players, no team restrictions.
-sv_alltalk 1
-
-// mp_forcecamera - Restricts spectator modes for dead players.
-mp_forcecamera 0
-
 // zm_sv_happyzombies_usedate - Special dates bring happy zombies :).
 zm_sv_happyzombies_usedate 1