Advanced Mann-Conomy: How to idle with multiple accounts

[timothyli]

For some reason whenever I try starting the things up is always asks me to download TF2.

I've tested all the accounts and I can start up TF2 just fine.

Anyone know what the problem is?

Thanks in advance.

[DeltaEcho]

[QUOTE=timothyli;33380499]For some reason whenever I try starting the things up is always asks me to download TF2.

I've tested all the accounts and I can start up TF2 just fine.

Anyone know what the problem is?

Thanks in advance.[/QUOTE]
I find it best to make a .bat file to login to TF2 on one of the idle accounts with a sandbox with access to the main steamapps folder. If verifying it doesn't work just delete your current tf2 files and paste the ones from your main steam folder.

[timothyli]

Sorry, I don't quite understand...

I've made 3 .bats.
With those .bats I am able to successfully login on each account.

However once I login it asks me to download TF2.

What do you mean by "verifying it"?

[DeltaEcho]

[QUOTE=timothyli;33380577]Sorry, I don't quite understand...

I've made 3 .bats.
With those .bats I am able to successfully login on each account.

However once I login it asks me to download TF2.

What do you mean by "verifying it"?[/QUOTE]

Ok. You don't need to make 3 bats. You can combine them all so it looks like this.
[IMG]http://i42.tinypic.com/2ch6rfq.png[/IMG]
Ignore the ping 127.0.0.1 # >nul
Also to verify go to properties> Local files> Verify integrity of game cache.

[timothyli]

Should I verify on all of my accounts?

Or is 1 account good enough?

[editline]22nd November 2011[/editline]

@DeltaEcho,

I know it's asking for a lot, but would it be too much to guide me through chat or some sort? I have absolutely no idea what to do.

It's fine if you don't want to.

[DeltaEcho]

[QUOTE=timothyli;33380865]Should I verify on all of my accounts?

Or is 1 account good enough?

[editline]22nd November 2011[/editline]

@DeltaEcho,

I know it's asking for a lot, but would it be too much to guide me through chat or some sort? I have absolutely no idea what to do.

It's fine if you don't want to.[/QUOTE]
Just verify 1 account and sure just add me on steam.
Delta_echo

[QUOTE]@echo off
title Delta's Idle Script Verson 1.1.
:1
cls
@echo off
taskkill/IM Mini_Monitor.exe /F >nul
start C:\"Program Files (x86)"\CleanMem\Mini_Monitor.exe
title Launching Steam and Logging in.
@echo Starting 1
@echo off
start /low C:\"Program Files (x86)"\Sandboxie\Start.exe /box:Boxname "C:/TF2.Idle/Idle#/Steam.exe" -silent -Login "Username" "Password"
ping 127.0.0.1 -n 8 >nul
@echo Starting 2
@echo off
start /low C:\"Program Files (x86)"\Sandboxie\Start.exe /box:Boxname "C:/TF2.Idle/Idle#/Steam.exe" -silent -Login "Username" "Password"
ping 127.0.0.1 -n 8 >nul
@echo Starting 3
@echo off
start /low C:\"Program Files (x86)"\Sandboxie\Start.exe /box:Boxname "C:/TF2.Idle/Idle#/Steam.exe" -silent -Login "Username" "Password"
ping 127.0.0.1 -n 8 >nul
@echo Starting 4
@echo off
start /low C:\"Program Files (x86)"\Sandboxie\Start.exe /box:Boxname "C:/TF2.Idle/Idle#/Steam.exe" -silent -Login "Username" "Password"
@echo off
title Starting TF2.
cls
@echo Starting 1
@echo off
start /low C:\"Program Files (x86)"\Sandboxie\Start.exe /box:Boxname "C:/TF2.Idle/Idle#/Steam.exe" -applaunch 440 -32bit -textmode +exec idle.cfg -single_core -low -nosound -sw -width 640 -height 480 -noshader -nopix -novid -nopreload -replay_enable 0 +sv_password 1234 -sw +map itemtest +maxplayers 2 -heapsize 131072
ping 127.0.0.1 -n 8 >nul
@echo Starting 2
@echo off
start /low C:\"Program Files (x86)"\Sandboxie\Start.exe /box:Boxname "C:/TF2.Idle/Idle#/Steam.exe" -applaunch 440 -32bit -textmode +exec idle.cfg -single_core -low -nosound -sw -width 640 -height 480 -noshader -nopix -novid -nopreload -replay_enable 0 +sv_password 1234 -sw +map itemtest +maxplayers 2 -heapsize 131072
ping 127.0.0.1 -n 8 >nul
@echo Starting 3
@echo off
start /low C:\"Program Files (x86)"\Sandboxie\Start.exe /box:Boxname "C:/TF2.Idle/Idle#/Steam.exe" -applaunch 440 -32bit -textmode +exec idle.cfg -single_core -low -nosound -sw -width 640 -height 480 -noshader -nopix -novid -nopreload -replay_enable 0 +sv_password 1234 -sw +map itemtest +maxplayers 2 -heapsize 131072
ping 127.0.0.1 -n 8 >nul
@echo Starting 4
@echo off
start /low C:\"Program Files (x86)"\Sandboxie\Start.exe /box:Boxname "C:/TF2.Idle/Idle#/Steam.exe" -applaunch 440 -32bit -textmode +exec idle.cfg -single_core -low -nosound -sw -width 640 -height 480 -noshader -nopix -novid -nopreload -replay_enable 0 +sv_password 1234 -sw +map itemtest +maxplayers 2 -heapsize 131072
cls
goto :Idle
////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
:Idle
title Come back in 10-12 hours for most of the drops.
@echo 1 = Close TF2.
@echo 2 = Close Steam and TF2.
@echo 3 = Restart TF2 in normal mode.
@echo Enter = Exit
@echo.
@echo off
set /p opt= Enter A Number Here:
if %opt%==1 goto 1
if %opt%==2 goto 2
if %opt%==3 goto 3
exit
goto start
:1
title Quiting Team Fortress 2.
cls
ping 127.0.0.1 -n 5 >nul
@echo Your computer will hang for a little bit.
taskkill/IM hl2.exe /F>nul
taskkill/IM Mini_Monitor.exe /F>nul
exit
:2
cls
@echo off
title Quiting Steam and Team Fortress 2.
@echo Your computer will hang for a little bit.
@echo off
taskkill/IM hl2.exe /F>nul
start C:\"Program Files (x86)"\Sandboxie\Start.exe /box:Boxname "C:/TF2.Idle/Idle#/Steam.exe" -shutdown
ping 127.0.0.1 -n 1 >nul
start C:\"Program Files (x86)"\Sandboxie\Start.exe /box:Boxname "C:/TF2.Idle/Idle#/Steam.exe" -shutdown
ping 127.0.0.1 -n 1 >nul
start C:\"Program Files (x86)"\Sandboxie\Start.exe /box:Boxname "C:/TF2.Idle/Idle#/Steam.exe" -shutdown
ping 127.0.0.1 -n 1 >nul
start C:\"Program Files (x86)"\Sandboxie\Start.exe /box:Boxname "C:/TF2.Idle/Idle#/Steam.exe" -shutdown
ping 127.0.0.1 -n 3 >nul
start C:\"Program Files (x86)"\Sandboxie\Start.exe /box:Boxname /Terminate
start C:\"Program Files (x86)"\Sandboxie\Start.exe /box:Boxname /Terminate
start C:\"Program Files (x86)"\Sandboxie\Start.exe /box:Boxname /Terminate
start C:\"Program Files (x86)"\Sandboxie\Start.exe /box:Boxname /Terminate
taskkill/IM SbieCtrl.exe /F
cls
exit
:3
@echo off
cls
taskkill/IM hl2.exe /F>nul
start C:\"Program Files (x86)"\Sandboxie\Start.exe /box:Boxname "C:/TF2.Idle/Idle#/Steam.exe" -shutdown
ping 127.0.0.1 -n 1 >nul
start C:\"Program Files (x86)"\Sandboxie\Start.exe /box:Boxname "C:/TF2.Idle/Idle#/Steam.exe" -shutdown
ping 127.0.0.1 -n 1 >nul
start C:\"Program Files (x86)"\Sandboxie\Start.exe /box:Boxname "C:/TF2.Idle/Idle#/Steam.exe" -shutdown
ping 127.0.0.1 -n 1 >nul
start C:\"Program Files (x86)"\Sandboxie\Start.exe /box:Boxname "C:/TF2.Idle/Idle#/Steam.exe" -shutdown
ping 127.0.0.1 -n 8 >nul
start C:\"Program Files (x86)"\Sandboxie\Start.exe /box:Boxname /Terminate
start C:\"Program Files (x86)"\Sandboxie\Start.exe /box:Boxname /Terminate
start C:\"Program Files (x86)"\Sandboxie\Start.exe /box:Boxname /Terminate
start C:\"Program Files (x86)"\Sandboxie\Start.exe /box:Boxname /Terminate
taskkill/IM SbieCtrl.exe /F
cls
@echo off
title Rebooting TF2 In Normal Mode.
@echo Starting 1
@echo off
start C:\"Program Files (x86)"\Sandboxie\Start.exe /box:Boxname "C:/TF2.Idle/Idle#/Steam.exe" -silent -Login "Username" "Password" -applaunch 440 -32bit +exec idle.cfg -single_core -low -nosound -sw -width 800 -height 600 -nosound -noshader -nopix -novid -nopreload -heapsize 131072
ping 127.0.0.1 -n 15 >nul
@echo Starting 2
@echo off
start C:\"Program Files (x86)"\Sandboxie\Start.exe /box:Boxname "C:/TF2.Idle/Idle#/Steam.exe" -silent -Login "Username" "Password" -applaunch 440 -32bit +exec idle.cfg -single_core -low -nosound -sw -width 800 -height 600 -nosound -noshader -nopix -novid -nopreload -heapsize 131072
ping 127.0.0.1 -n 15 >nul
@echo Starting 3
@echo off
start C:\"Program Files (x86)"\Sandboxie\Start.exe /box:Boxname "C:/TF2.Idle/Idle#/Steam.exe" -silent -Login "Username" "Password" -applaunch 440 -32bit +exec idle.cfg -single_core -low -nosound -sw -width 800 -height 600 -nosound -noshader -nopix -novid -nopreload -heapsize 131072
ping 127.0.0.1 -n 15 >nul
@echo Starting 4
@echo off
start C:\"Program Files (x86)"\Sandboxie\Start.exe /box:Boxname "C:/TF2.Idle/Idle#/Steam.exe" -silent -Login "Username" "Password" -applaunch 440 -32bit +exec idle.cfg -single_core -low -nosound -sw -width 800 -height 600 -nosound -noshader -nopix -novid -nopreload -heapsize 131072
ping 127.0.0.1 -n 5 >nul
title Collect your items and enjoy!
cls
:start
@echo 1 = Close TF2
@echo 2 = Close Steam and TF2
@echo Enter = Exit
@echo.
@echo off
set /p opt= Enter A Number Here:
if %opt%==1 goto 1
if %opt%==2 goto 2
cls
exit
goto start
:1
cls
taskkill/IM hl2.exe /F
taskkill/IM Mini_Monitor.exe /F>nul
exit
:2
cls
@echo off
taskkill/IM hl2.exe /F>nul
taskkill/IM Mini_Monitor.exe /F>nul
start C:\"Program Files (x86)"\Sandboxie\Start.exe /box:Boxname "C:/TF2.Idle/Idle#/Steam.exe" -shutdown
ping 127.0.0.1 -n 1 >nul
start C:\"Program Files (x86)"\Sandboxie\Start.exe /box:Boxname "C:/TF2.Idle/Idle#/Steam.exe" -shutdown
ping 127.0.0.1 -n 1 >nul
start C:\"Program Files (x86)"\Sandboxie\Start.exe /box:Boxname "C:/TF2.Idle/Idle#/Steam.exe" -shutdown
ping 127.0.0.1 -n 1 >nul
start C:\"Program Files (x86)"\Sandboxie\Start.exe /box:Boxname "C:/TF2.Idle/Idle#/Steam.exe" -shutdown
ping 127.0.0.1 -n 8 >nul
start C:\"Program Files (x86)"\Sandboxie\Start.exe /box:Boxname /Terminate
start C:\"Program Files (x86)"\Sandboxie\Start.exe /box:Boxname /Terminate
start C:\"Program Files (x86)"\Sandboxie\Start.exe /box:Boxname /Terminate
start C:\"Program Files (x86)"\Sandboxie\Start.exe /box:Boxname /Terminate
taskkill/IM SbieCtrl.exe /F
exit[/QUOTE]
That is my script for 4 idle accounts. I can happily post my one for 3 batches of idles. Just ask.
You will need this program to use this script to it's full potential.
[URL="http://www.pcwintech.com/cleanmem"]CleanMem[/URL]
Enjoy!

[The Decoy]

also regarding making the ftp accounts premium, should I use paypal? and if so should I make a personal or premiere account? would a personal account be just fine for selling refined metal and hats?

[DeltaEcho]

[QUOTE=The Decoy;33397125]also regarding making the ftp accounts premium, should I use paypal? and if so should I make a personal or premiere account? would a personal account be just fine for selling refined metal and hats?[/QUOTE]

Yes it should be fine as long as all payments are sent in gifts.

[timothyli]

Ok, so I'm having a little trouble.

I bought a $50 debit card to use to make the accounts premium.

I've used the card on 2 idle accounts already, but now nothing will validate my card.

When I try adding money on my 3rd idle account, I get an error.

I tried sending money to a PayPal account from the debit card, but that was rejected, too.

Any ideas?

[nooch]

[QUOTE=timothyli;33409281]Ok, so I'm having a little trouble.

I bought a $50 debit card to use to make the accounts premium.

I've used the card on 2 idle accounts already, but now nothing will validate my card.

When I try adding money on my 3rd idle account, I get an error.

I tried sending money to a PayPal account from the debit card, but that was rejected, too.

Any ideas?[/QUOTE]

Thank you for contacting Steam Support.

Our system is not set up to support this activity. You will need to complete your purchases from a single Steam account.

We will not be able to unlock this account for purchasing or remove the limitations on this copy of Team Fortress 2. Any purchases through the Mann Co. Store will need to be made on your primary Steam Account.

We understand that this is an inconvenience, but we will not be able to assist you.

[timothyli]

So is there nothing I can do?

How did you make 200+ accounts premiuim?

[The Decoy]

I thought that there was a month delay for when you could make accounts premium? that's what SPUF says anyway.

[timothyli]

Oh, alright. So I just wait another month to make another premium account?

That'll do...

[The Decoy]

[QUOTE=timothyli;33411421]Oh, alright. So I just wait another month to make another premium account?

That'll do...[/QUOTE]

yeah from what I've heard. alternatively you could make multiple paypal accounts... but I wouldn't do that.

[timothyli]

I tried making PayPal accounts out of desperation but for some reason it declines my card...

I still have a good $40 on it. O____O

(Basically what I'm attempting to do with PayPal is multiple accounts and I send $5 from my main account to every account)

[Newbienice99]

[QUOTE=nooch;33346151][url]http://www.tf2b.com/?id=76561198038453408[/url] name.tags
[url]http://www.tf2b.com/?id=76561198038453592[/url] desc.tags[/QUOTE]

Really jealous right now.

[timothyli]

I wonder how much profit Nooch has made from this...

[irukandji]

It seems that my local prepaid cards are a total bust. There's no way I can upgrade 20ish accounts by Christmas.

Do you guys know any premium tf2 sellers around? Can you guide me through with some details?

[timothyli]

Think about it this way.

There's no rush in making your accounts premium.

Just idle on them for now, and when they become premium you can still trade the items.

[MarkGTX580]

Can someone please help me with this? I have 5 accounts, but I simply made sandboxies with each account and I manually log in.. I need help in automating this. If anyone could help me by walkthroughing me this either on steam or skype let me know. Thanks.

[Newbienice99]

I think I might get like 10 more accounts.

I'm regretting my numbering of accounts, it's getting confusing. I started at 9000 (never expected the account to be used, it was just a troll account at that point), and then when some bugs started happening with upgrading accounts, I jumped to 10000, then accidentally made a 1001. I have to go organize some stuff.

[timothyli]

Haha, I started with number 1... but I can't even get 4 of my accounts premium yet because the 2 account limit. :'(

[Newbienice99]

Hey, if you're waiting for the the limit to wear off (which is seems to, eventually), you should continue idling with that account even while it's F2P. Then you'll have some metal by the time you can upgrade.

[Joppari]

Hey does the sandboxie work anymore? It used to work fine but now when I launch Steam for my second account it complains it's already in use, cannot open blob archive thing

[timothyli]

It still works for me...

Have you tried opening your task manager and seeing if any steam processes are still open?

[Newbienice99]

Nooch, I don't understand why you don't have a billion amazing craft numbered hats?
With the amount of metal and hats you have...

[timothyli]

The question is... have you check all 500 of his accounts?

[The Decoy]

ok I know this question should belong in the computing/hardware section but it's kinda specific.

anybody here know a good portable hard drive that I could use to idle run the idle accounts? I heard stories of certain hard drives going to sleep and canceling all running programs (which is bad for overnight idling or if you are afk). would it be cheaper just to buy an internal hard drive?

sorry

[nooch]

[QUOTE=Newbienice99;33452871]Nooch, I don't understand why you don't have a billion amazing craft numbered hats?
With the amount of metal and hats you have...[/QUOTE]

I don't trade, so i don't care about craft numbers. Just want 1 of every item. (but, when i do need to trade (ie. damn haunted scottish snarl) i have plenty of booty)

yet, i have considered trying to craft 1 of every hat so all my hats say "crafted by noochbot". haven't seen anyone else do that yet?

[QUOTE=timothyli;33410340]So is there nothing I can do?

How did you make 200+ accounts premiuim?[/QUOTE]

You need to read the thread. i posted this already and only 1 page back...

The answer to many questions is already explicity stated on Steam:

[url]https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=8360-WEJC-2625#giftcard[/url]

"Can I use a gift card or virtual card?
It is possible to order through Steam with a gift card from one of the credit card issuers listed above, however, the card needs to be one that can be used to make online purchases and we require that the address information and security code for the card be an exact match to the gift card or virtual card issuer's system.

We recommend that you inquire with the card issuer to ensure you can use the card to make online purchases and have the correct address and security code to complete the transaction. In some cases you can register your billing address through the gift card company's website."

[DeltaEcho]

Nooch. I do wish to know, how do you post the status of the current drops onto the group?

<3 from admirer.