TF2 Bot Fill Config Generator

Configure TF2's built-in bot system to fill empty slots and keep games active. Bots automatically vacate when real players join in fill mode.

Bot Settings

Bot Quota

Target number of bots

Quota Mode

Difficulty

tf_bot_auto_vacate — bots leave when humans join (recommended with fill mode)

Class-Specific Bot Commands (optional)

Add specific bots to particular teams/classes at server start. These run after the quota settings.

Generated Bot Config

// ============================================================
// TF2 Bot Fill Configuration
// Generated by DustBowl.Games Tools
// ============================================================

// ─── Bot Quota ──────────────────────────────────────────────
tf_bot_quota 6              // target number of bots
tf_bot_quota_mode "fill"    // add bots until quota reached; auto-vacate as humans join
tf_bot_difficulty 1         // 0=easy 1=normal 2=hard 3=expert
tf_bot_auto_vacate 1        // bots leave when humans join

// ─── Notes ──────────────────────────────────────────────────
// Class name for Heavy is 'heavyweapons' (not 'heavy') in tf_bot_add
// Bots do not work well in MvM mode — use pop files for MvM enemies
// tf_bot_kick all  — removes all bots from the server

Add this to your server.cfg or a dedicated cfg/bots.cfg and exec bots.

Bot Map Compatibility

Game Mode	Bot Support	Notes
CP / Payload	Good	Bots capture and push objectives reliably
CTF	Good	Bots understand flag mechanics
Arena	Limited	Bots may not respect Arena queue rules
MvM	Not Intended	These bots fight as humans, not robots — use MvM pop files for enemies

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