- last post: 01.01.0001 12:00 AM PDT
Just like with Halo PC, Halo CE has a separate DS program that you have to download. You should be able to find it wherever you can download CE. It works pretty much the same way as HPC DS, except it has some extra console commands like log files and auto-tk-ban. You can also use a program called IBEx - Init Builder Extended to help you create the server Init files. If you PM me you e-mail address, I'll e-mail you the program, along with instructions.
The only downside to hosting a CE DS is that you usually won't have a lot of people join, but if you post the server name in the forums, the good folks here will help you out and try to visit often.
Another difference between the two is that they don't share any information - If you create a custom gametype on HPC and try to access it running an HCE DS, you won't be able to find it. It's not too entirely complicated beyond that if you already know how to set up a DS for HPC. I recommend it.