Some players can chat with me thru the RCon tool...

[shadow_moses 50]

So this user and a few others are able to chat with me thru the Rcon Tools. I know how my messages get to the server I send them thru the send message bar. But how are they sending messages back to me?

(2012-09-06 | 15:56:50) : RCon admin #0: (Global) You guys see that punk get kicked for trying to hack on my server?

(2012-09-06 | 15:56:57) : (Direct) HolyNEvil: ya admi

(2012-09-06 | 15:57:00) : (Direct) HolyNEvil: good job

(2012-09-06 | 15:57:15) : RCon admin #0: (Global) Keep you nose clean around here or your a$$ is banned.

(2012-09-06 | 15:57:25) : (Direct) HolyNEvil: question

(2012-09-06 | 15:57:33) : RCon admin #0: (Global) lol that was battle eye. I wish I could take credit

(2012-09-06 | 15:57:38) : RCon admin #0: (Global) Sure go ahed

(2012-09-06 | 15:57:45) : (Direct) HolyNEvil: do i get banned if i got a AS 50 thermal from a guy i killed

(2012-09-06 | 15:58:31) : RCon admin #0: (Global) Well we discourage the use of those weapons that are not naturally found in the game but it is not a bannable offense.

(2012-09-06 | 15:58:46) : (Direct) HolyNEvil: cool thank

(2012-09-06 | 15:59:57) : (Direct) HolyNEvil: i like your server, no lag even if in high setting

(2012-09-06 | 16:00:41) : RCon admin #0: (Global) Thank you. I try to keep it updated with all the latest patches and updates.

[Tronnic (DayZ) 3]

Server admins can send messages trough the RCON Tool. Thats legit.

[[email protected] 18]

Yeah, but why can we read some messages?

[treshold82 28]

well dudes (direct) means direct chat lol

[shadow_moses 50]

LOL I know I can send Admin messages to the server and they can see them but the player HolyNEvil could send messages back to me thru direct chat. My friend Stu was on at the time and he was typing in direct chat and I could not see them. I am the admin too btw lol

Edited September 6, 2012 by ShadowMosesOG

[[email protected] 6]

pure lol moment

[sp86 508]

RCON tools display all chat. He's not actually talking to you, he's talking to you no one and you're hearing (or seeing it rather) it, so the conversation can be two-way.

Edited September 6, 2012 by sp86

[shadow_moses 50]

RCON tools display all chat. He's not actually talking to you, he's talking to you no one and you're hearing (or seeing it rather) it, so the conversation can be two-way.

Right I get that but why could I not see my friends Stu chat or anyone elses for that matter. Just this guys.

Edited September 6, 2012 by ShadowMosesOG

[shadow_moses 50]

It seems to me that the RCon tool is only picking up certain peoples messages and displaying them. I made mass confusion in this thread. Stu another player was sending me messages at the same time this guy was but I was only seeing HolyNEvils messages. Stu was in direct chat and sending messages too that were not showing up. Do I have something set wrong ? Is Stu not putting a switch in there that he should?:

[tommygunyeah 1]

The Rcon tool shows all messages sent, you are sending out Global admin messages, they are just talking in Direct chat and you can see that.

If you are using DaRT there is an option to not show messages, check your settings :)

[shadow_moses 50]

I am using the Arma 2 Rcon Tool. I will have to check out the DaRT software.

[tommygunyeah 1]

DaRT is pretty good, has logging functions and creates a player database so you can keep a record of all players who access your server.

Obviously be careful who you let see this data :)

[cytech 0]

direct chat is only "seen" by the server/console if there is another player in range to see the other players direct chat, if Stu was not in range of anyone then thats why you couldnt see his chat.

[CheeseMelon 13]

direct chat is only "seen" by the server/console if there is another player in range to see the other players direct chat, if Stu was not in range of anyone then thats why you couldnt see his chat.

^This and the group channel in lobby