Thanks Gig,
I forgot to add that I don't have ftp access to the server, just /rcon commands.
I'm using "/rcon seta vg_motd" to enter the message onto the server. I was told that each % symbol means a line, but when I use it, I get a "." (period) instead. I'm not sure, maybe it's part of the mod the server uses. Does any of that make any sense? lol.
Also as far as the forum is concerned, it must have been I glitch. I was getting a "This module is not available, upgrade" message on everything including the forums. It seems to be working now, so all good there.
Thanks for the help