RoCmod for SoF2: Install, Features and Commands

RoCmod is the most played Soldier of Fortune II multiplayer mod. It adds admin tools, extra server options and quality-of-life improvements, and most public servers run it. To play on RoCmod servers, extract the RoCmod 2.1c bundle into your SoF2 folder so a rocmod folder sits next to base. The game loads it automatically when you join.

Install RoCmod

Download the RoCmod bundle. Ours contains RoCmod 2.1c with the damage pack and sound pack used on -=[L!VE]=- SOF2MP.COM.
Extract the zip into your SoF2 folder, the one with SoF2MP.exe in it.
Check you now have a rocmod folder next to base, not inside it.
Join a RoCmod server. The game switches to the mod for you.

RoCmod 2.1c is for the Gold Edition (v1.03), which is what GOG sells and most servers run. See versions explained if you’re on v1.00.

What RoCmod adds

For players

Extra information on screen, such as better scoreboards and team information.
Damage and sound packs: optional files used by some servers, included in our bundle.
Fairer matches: server-side controls that admins use to keep teams even and games moving.

For server admins

An admin system with levels, so trusted players can manage the server without the rcon password.
Extra server settings for game play, voting and team balance.
Penalties and protections against spawn killing, team killing and spam.

The standard SoF2 admin commands work on RoCmod servers too: see server admin commands.

Start the game straight into RoCmod

Right-click your game shortcut, choose Properties, and add this to the end of the Target box, after the closing quote:

+set fs_game rocmod

Your settings for RoCmod are saved in the rocmod folder, separately from the plain game.

Running RoCmod on your server

Install the server files into a rocmod folder next to base on the server, then start the server with +set fs_game rocmod on its command line. Everything else, from server.cfg to map rotation, works as in our Windows and Linux hosting guides.

Common problems

“Couldn’t load rocmod” or similar: the folder is inside base, or it’s been renamed. It must be rocmod, next to base.
Kicked for a pure check or file mismatch: the server uses different RoCmod files. Use the files the server recommends, or our bundle for L!VE.
Your binds disappeared: RoCmod keeps its own config. Copy your settings into an autoexec.cfg in the rocmod folder.

Frequently asked questions

What version of RoCmod should I use?

RoCmod 2.1c, for the Gold Edition (v1.03) of the game. It’s what most RoCmod servers run.

Where does the rocmod folder go?

In your SoF2 folder, next to the base folder, not inside it.

Do I need RoCmod to play SoF2?

Only to join RoCmod servers, but that’s most public servers.