I'm glad that the first solution helped you and equally glad that you learned something new. OpenJK is much better for playing MB2 with IMO.
You run into any other problems in future please speak up, problems don't get fixed if people stay quiet.
Can't be fucked with the template code cos it's a nightmare to edit.
Map: UM_Pistolduel
Mode: Full Authentic
Issue: Guns not working. A Typo in the MBClass for all mbch files (MB_CLASS_ARCTROPER) was causing this.
Fix: Changed the MBClass for all related mbch files to MB_CLASS_ARCTROOPER so...
For those experiencing broken shaders on the mudtrooper, this is caused by a version of the mudtrooper inside the peneke pack.
Delete the mudtrooper folder inside the peneke pack models/players then find the penekesoldcompsimp.shader in shaders, open in notepad or notepad++ and delete the...
This MOD no longer works and requires an overhaul to work with the latest version of MB2 1.9.3 because of changes made to the MB2's UI files, additionally the creator has been inactive since 2021.
If anyone is able to please feel free to provide an updated version.
I may be mistaken but I believe the only way would be to pay to rent a server (Here) and password protect it or just find a quiet public server and play on that with your friends.
You're welcome, in the meantime feel free to join the MB2 discord and use the support channel to try and resolve the problem
https://discord.moviebattles.org/
Being banned wouldn't cause this problem, even if banned you'd still see the server. Are you using the new launcher and the latest version of MB2? Also make sure you have these set so you'll see the servers that are currently populated.