SWAT 4 is still sold, so your server needs your own copy of the game files before it can start. SWAT 4: Gold Edition on GOG includes SWAT 4 and The Stetchkov Syndicate, so one copy covers both games your server can run.
You can give your server any of these:
- The GOG offline installer: the
setup_swat_4_*.exefile plus any.binfiles that come with it. - A
.zip,.7z,.taror.rararchive of your installed game folder. It must include theContentfolder, plusContentExpansionfor The Stetchkov Syndicate.
There are two ways to get them onto your server: upload them, or give your server a download link.
Uploading The Game Files
- 1Log in to Bropanel and
Stopyour server. - 2In the sidebar, go to
Files. - 3Navigate to
game-files/. - 5Start your server.
Using A Download Link
- 1Upload the GOG installer or your archive somewhere that gives you a direct download link.
- 2Log in to Bropanel and select your server.
- 3In the sidebar, go to
Settings. - 4Under
Basic, editGame Files URLand paste the direct download link. If there are several files, paste each link separated by spaces. - 5Click
Save & Restartto apply your changes.
The server only downloads the files again when you change the link, so it doesn't download them on every restart.
Checking The Import
When the server starts, it unpacks the game files and the console shows [game files] Game files installed. After that, the server deletes the upload or download to free up space. It keeps the Content and ContentExpansion folders, about 2.5 GB.
Note
If you install from the original CDs, patch SWAT 4 to version 1.1 first, then make the archive from your patched game folder. The Stetchkov Syndicate needs no patch.