• The GWL Launcher is now required for all GWL SWBF2 matches. Failure to use the GWL Launcher by any player for a match will result in a loss for that player/team.
  
• The GWL Launcher is an essential part of the Global Warfighter SWBF2 Version Verification Tool.
  
• This program will launch your SWBF2 game for a Global Warfighter match and take you to the match server. After the match is played, the player closes their game and the launcher's log file is uploaded to GWL and the launcher will close by itself.
  
• The GWL Launcher runs in the background during a match using minimal resources and will not affect gameplay.
  
• While running in the background, this program will check your SWBF2 game files to verify which version of SWBF2 you are playing and check your processes to verify there is only one instance of SWBF2 running. The SWBF2 game version allowed for competition at GWL is v1.1.
  
  • Any files or patches that change originally installed SWBF2 game files are not allowed to be installed on your game during GWL SWBF2 matches.
• Steam users can play in offline mode by following the directions below.

• Before starting the GWL Launcher be sure that all copies of SWBF2 are closed.
  
• Steam users must exit Steam before starting the GWL Launcher. Steam
  will launch with SWBF2 for the match. (See "Steam Users" below)
  
• Start the GWLauncher.exe (Double click or run at command prompt)
  
• When opened, the GWL Launcher will verify that the correct version of the GWL Launcher is running. If you are not using the current version of the GWL Launcher, the program will close and the Downloads page will open so that you can download the current version.
  
• Select from the list of GWL Approved Servers or enter your match server IP address: IP.IP.IP.IP (press <Enter>)
  
• Enter your match server port number such as: 3658 (press <Enter>)
  You may also enter the port with the IP address: IP.IP.IP.IP:PORT (press <Enter>)
  
• Enter the match server password (must be 5-15 alpha/numeric characters): XXXXX (press <Enter>)
  
• Select your profile, if you have more then one profile saved in game. Your game profile name should be close to your GWL SWBF2 Name GUID.
  
• Enter your GWL SWBF2 Name GUID as it is in your GWL user profile. (press <Enter>)
  
• Once you've entered your GWL SWBF2 Name GUID - Hit any key to connect to the game server.
  
  
  STEAM USERS
  
  • The GWL Launcher will ask you, "Would you like to run Steam in 'Offline' mode? (Y/N)"
    
  • If you enter No, Steam and SWBF2 will start in Online mode.
    
  • If you enter Yes, you will get the following message: "If Steam does not offer to start in Offline mode then select 'Go Offline' from the Steam options menu and click the restart button. When Steam is running in 'offline' mode (go to the GWL Launcher and) hit any key to continue."
    
  • If you had to close Steam and were in Offline mode when Steam is restarted it will ask you, "Do you want to continue in offline mode or do you want to go online?" Click the button (Offline/Online) for the mode you prefer to use with Steam.
  
  
• SWBF2 will start, it will stop on your profile screen. Your profile name should be close to GWL SWBF2 Name GUID for identification purposes. Select your profile and click Accept.
  
• Your GameSpy screen will then appear for you to login.
  
• If you use GameSpy, you should login with your GWL SWBF2 Name GUID. Once you login, you will join the match server.
  
• If you choose to bypass the GameSpy Login - Click Join and you will join the match server without logging into GameSpy. **If you use this method, your game profile name must match your registered GWL SWBF2 Name GUID.**
  
• If your connection to the server fails, do NOT exit the GWL Launcher or your game. Click OK, Refresh server list, find the match server, click Join and enter the password.
  
• Play the match, the GWLauncher.exe will be running in the background.
  
• Once the match is finished, be sure to Exit/Close your SWBF2 game completely.
  
• The GWL Launcher will then automatically upload your results to the GWL Server. Once the file is uploaded, the GWL Launcher will close. This is a fairly quick process.

• To view your results for a match, visit the Results page HERE. (Bookmark for future reference)
  
• Match results are updated/verified every 10 minutes with uploaded results from GWL SWBF2 matches. Server password, date and time are used to identify each match. Click on a password to view results for all players who played in that match.
  
• Players/Team Captains should check the Results page before submitting a loss. Once a loss has been reported, it will not be changed.
  
• ALL players in a match must have a result for a match. If a team is missing a player's results, that team will receive a loss. If a player/team has a FAIL or admin check or is missing a player, Admin should be requested in matchcoms for an admin to review the results.
  
• Results will show as "Pass", "Fail", or "Flag".
  
  
  • A "Pass" result indicates that a player is playing with originally installed SWBF2 game files per GWL SWBF2 Competition rules.
    
  • If a player has a "Fail" result, the reason for the "Fail" result will be listed on the results page for that match. If any player in a match has a "Fail" result, it should be posted in matchcoms immediately and an admin requested. A GWL SWBF2 Ladder Manager will respond in matchcoms and review the fail result for a player and determine if the player/team is disqualified for not playing with originally installed game files. Once a loss has been reported, it will not be changed.
    
  • A "Flag" result indicates that a player has remnants of a mod that changes originally installed files (an unclean uninstall). The player's originally installed files are NOT modified and this player can be considered a "Pass" for match reporting purposes. The player receiving the "flag" should contact an SWBF2 Ladder Manager ASAP to find out what files are being flagged so they can remove them from their game (a clean uninstall).
    
  • Please note that using a previous version of the GWL Launcher will trigger a FAIL summary result for that player/team even when each player is shown as a PASS. Make sure you're using the most current version of the GWL SWBF2 Launcher.

• The GWL Launcher is required to be used for ALL SWBF2 matches. This is not a negotiable option. Failure to use the GWL SWBF2 Launcher for matches will result in a loss for the player/team that didn't use it. If the GWL launcher wasn't used for the match then it wasn't a valid GWL SWBF2 match.
  
• Team captains must provide server info in matchcoms at least 24 hours before match. Server IP, Port and Password are required information.
  
• There must be a password for the match. The password must be between 5 - 15 alpha/numeric characters only. NO symbols.
  
• Players must use the GWLauncher.exe to start their SWBF2 game for a GWL match.
  **Do NOT run the GWLauncher.exe from the zip file. You will receive a "Fail" result for this.**
  The launcher must be unzipped to your computer to run properly.
  
• Players must close game as soon as match is over so their results file can be uploaded immediately. Closing your SWBF2 game will upload your verification results and it will also close the launcher.
  
• Steam users can play in 'Offline mode' by following the directions above for "Steam Users".

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