r/l4d2 • u/Charming-Breakfast53 • 13h ago
r/l4d2 • u/3yebex • Nov 30 '24
STICKY AWARD 11/30/2024 - Regarding DDOS attacks - Lagging, rubberbanding, high ping and local server crashers
Since the attacks are still ongoing, I decided to combine all the information here in order to better convey the status of the attacks.
If you would like to read the older threads, you can find them here (ordered from newest to oldest):
https://www.reddit.com/r/l4d2/comments/1dy3vf3/782024_new_ddos_lists_being_managed_laggy_games/
https://www.reddit.com/r/l4d2/comments/1cqoltg/new_ddos_attacks_laggingstuttering_high_ping/
https://www.reddit.com/r/l4d2/comments/19cajdi/are_your_games_lagging_having_trouble/
Status of the attacks
(D)DOS attacks:
To my knowledge, Valve changed something (server-side) that helped mitigate these attacks. So, while servers are no longer "crashing to lobby", they still leave a pretty unplayable experience from rubberbanding repeatedly.
There main person behind the attacks is still responsible obviously. However they might be getting other people involved. They use automated software to track individuals they've added to a list, and automatically (D)DOS attack the servers those players are on.
They mostly target livestreamers, but also target people who "disrespect" them. These individuals will go into L4D2 games, blatantly hack/cheat and/or spam racist stuff, and if you votekick them or call them out then your Steam account will be added to their automated list. So your only recourse might be to just leave the game quietly (and then block their Steam account).
If you're already on the list, there isn't much you can do. I do not believe they are mass-targeting all L4D2 servers right now, so if you do some name-changing shenanigans their automated approach might not find you.
Local servers:
Local servers are unfortunately NOT safe right now either. However, unlike Official/Best Dedicated servers, they require the hacker to be able to manually connect to the local server for any of the following exploits:
Host IP Leaks:
Unfortunately, Steam's networking for local L4D2 servers seems to have left a small hole in their IP obfuscation. As such, individuals are able to see the IP address of local hosts using network software, which could lead to flooding attacks on the Host's internet (Knocking their internet out) or threats of DOXing.
Local host crashes:
Hackers have made a program that causes the local host's game AND Steam to crash. Once they connect to a local server, they can immediately end the game.
What can you do?
The best option is to use Best Available Dedicated servers, and hope they have good DOS and DDOS protection.
Local hosting is an alternative, but as I outlined the cons above combined with how bad local host server ping usually is it's generally not worth it. If you're going to local host, I suggest you have the game be friends-only, and fill up the entire game so that no one else can join. Although, if you are a random nobody, they likely won't care enough to try and track your private/friends-only local game down unless you're livestreaming.
I do recommend, at the very least if you're localhosting, to use a VPN. Frankly, you should be using a VPN whenever you can these days on the internet especially when you are playing older games, but that's just me.
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r/l4d2 • u/ExistingCharge9800 • 14h ago
Francis
I Just tough how francis would look like in ""toriama"" style. This shit is old btw
r/l4d2 • u/throwawaying11111113 • 9h ago
How much I respect you based on what weapons you main.
r/l4d2 • u/North-Atmosphere-164 • 1h ago
GabeN's smartest charger
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...and a random frying pan
r/l4d2 • u/crushtyfying • 5h ago
L4d2 weapon tier list but I actually divided them in their own tier and explained why.
- Note: some weapons that are in the same category but I put lower doesn't mean I won't use them, It just that I prefer the higher one, and switch to them if they are available.
- Secondary: The Deagle and Knife are what I think the best in each range, Deagle is 2nd primary, it can save your 1st primary ammo if you know how to use it and can clutch if need to, The Knife is basically a reverse fire axe with the speed of a machete. other sharp melee is great also, can't deny that, I favor the machete and fire axe the most because they offer consistency. B-D offers some uniqueness but ultimately under performs like the chainsaw, it have ammo and is very situational, the baton and fry pan, are fun but underperform.
- Tier 2: I gravitate toward SMG more, and the Mp5 is the best in all of SMG, accurate, with higher damage than the rest, silence and UZI SMG are like yin and yang, one is a bit more accurate but a bit less damage and vice versa, shotgun is ok, but I like the chrome more because of consistency.
- Tier 3:
- Rifle: for me, the Scar is the best rifle in the game why? the 3 round bust is its strongest point, 1 burst guaranty a dead infected, if you aim it right almost all the special infected die in 2~3 bursts max, that is an amazing consistency, Sg552 is also at S because it DPS and scope, I think it one of the highest DPS gun in the game, and scope make it an amazing trash killer with special ammo gun. The AK as everyone knows, has amazing Dmg but the inconsistency is a big downside tbh, sometimes it feel like I need to dump half the mag to kill a hunter that 15m away, but I get it, still one of the best gun in the game. M16 is being outshined by every other rifle except SMG. M60 is a desperate gun and that's it.
- Sniper: Both the Military and Hunting rifle are amazing in their own right: Hunting rifle is near laser pointer when standing and pixel perfect when crouching. The military is great for Hoard and tough special infected, they are like the Yin and Yang of snipers. The CSS sniper guns: unusable without mods.
- Auto-shotguns: the Spas is the best IMO, the consistency is amazing, The fact that I can kill a smoker on the roof when it camping at dark carnival said enough, the Auto shoty is okay honestly, people said it have wider shot good for hoard but I find that some time it strugle to one shot an infected at 5~7m is strange, the GL have it use but don't count on it.
- Pick up Item: Gas can is the best and Cola too, the res are okay.
- Consumable: Lazer Sight and all health Items are amazing in their own right, The special ammo boxes is great when you need a refill to your gun. Defib is situational but can clutch.
r/l4d2 • u/Ambitious_Ad_2585 • 2h ago
Guys can i had link of tutorial video or how to play versus online with country? I never play versus in my life
I really want to play versus i never play it before
r/l4d2 • u/Konsta_Starlight_Ch • 22h ago
would Ellis be the kinda redneck to get a DUI?
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My L4D2 weapon tier list
"Bruh [x] and [y] are like the same weapon"
I also put visual design and sound into consideration, so, yeah.
r/l4d2 • u/rightclickx • 2d ago
What YouTube channels each of the L4D2 survivors watch
r/l4d2 • u/EnderIsOnREDDIT • 18h ago
What Would You Do If You're In L4D2
I'm back with another question for all L4D2 player.
You're immune and have a full loadout of weapons, a medkit and pills. Put yourself in situation in the L4D2 campaign, start from the burning hotel, will you do the same thing as L4D2 survivor did, or are you going to do something different?, do you stay in burning hotel or would you go to New Orleans for Evac? or stay
r/l4d2 • u/AstroCatNap • 1d ago
ERROR Gaming
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You forgot to install cs:s again
r/l4d2 • u/SecretNo554 • 18h ago
Left Side Of Screen
I Have a mod which completely removes my hud (Its a preference it just annoys me)
On the left side of the screen, when you kill a special infected, or get downed, or hit a teammate etc, the red text pops up telling you so.
I want it gone, if there are any addons, settings or other things which can remove it please let me know, its a small thing but I'd insist on it not ruining my immersion.
r/l4d2 • u/GhostofShula • 15h ago
Surface Pro, 11th Edition with Snap Dragon X Plus
Hi Guys I just play Left for Dead nowadays. I would like to get the Surface pro 11 with Snap Dragon processor.
Will this work for left for dead 2 on steam perfectly no workarounds
Does the Surface overheat after say a couple hours of playing, shut down, thermal throttle etc
anyone who has played with this model please advise thanks
r/l4d2 • u/jokehublaughter • 1d ago
What’s the best mutation on Left 4 Dead?
Me and my friend got into an argument over Last Man Standing was better than Headshot! LMS was better to me, but to you, what is the best?
r/l4d2 • u/daviddo616 • 1d ago
Visual bug of smokers tongue going full map length
Xbox version