How to change the default difficulty on a Left 4 Dead 2 server


Summary 
Left 4 Dead 2 offers a dynamic range of difficulty levels that influence the intensity of the zombie survival experience. Players can choose from four settings: "Easy" provides a more forgiving encounter with fewer aggressive zombies, "Normal" presents a balanced challenge, "Advanced" ramps up enemy aggression and tactics, while "Expert" offers a punishing ordeal with relentless foes and limited resources. Each difficulty level alters the game's pacing and demands, catering to casual players and those seeking an adrenaline-fueled test of their survival skills.

How to Change the Default Difficulty on a Left 4 Dead 2 Server
1. Log in to the BisectHosting Games panel.

2. 
Stop the server.


3.
Go to the Files tab.


4.
Find the following directory:
/home/container/left4dead2/cfg .


5.
Open the server.cfg file. If not present, click Create and choose Create File.



6. 
Enter the following separated by a new line: 
z_difficulty DIFFICULTY .


Difficulty name Difficulty code
Easy easy
Normal normal
Advanced hard
Expert impossible


7. Once finished editing, select Save Content.


8.
Name the file
server.cfg and confirm.


9. 
Start the server.



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