Difference between revisions of "Left 4 Dead"
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|color blind notes = Set in Settings, Multiplayer; affects crosshair, HUD and survivor outlines. | |color blind notes = Set in Settings, Multiplayer; affects crosshair, HUD and survivor outlines. | ||
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| − | === | + | ===Split-screen without bezels=== |
| − | {{ii}}L4D | + | {{ii}}L4D split-screen mode was meant to be played on a single 16:9 screen only. If you have a different setup then, the image could not entirely fit the monitor(s). |
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|ref=<ref>[http://www.wsgf.org/blog/blevar/2012/01/13/howto-left-4-dead-split-screen-eyefinity Widescreen gaming blog post] about playing with more than a monitor</ref>|Edit | + | {{Fixbox/fix|ref=<ref>[http://www.wsgf.org/blog/blevar/2012/01/13/howto-left-4-dead-split-screen-eyefinity Widescreen gaming blog post] about playing with more than a monitor</ref>|Edit split-screen aspect-ratio}} |
#Navigate to <code><installation directory>/left4dead</code> | #Navigate to <code><installation directory>/left4dead</code> | ||
#Open <code>splitscreen_config.txt</code> with a text editor | #Open <code>splitscreen_config.txt</code> with a text editor | ||
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|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
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| − | ===Mouse+Keyboard in | + | ===Mouse+Keyboard in split-screen=== |
{{ii}}When you connect only a controller, this is automatically assigned to the first player | {{ii}}When you connect only a controller, this is automatically assigned to the first player | ||
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==Network settings== | ==Network settings== | ||
| − | === Local | + | === Local split-screen Co-Op === |
| − | {{ii}} A list of useful | + | {{ii}} A list of useful commands for split-screen is available [[#Useful split-screen commands|below]] |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| − | {{Fixbox/fix|ref=<ref>[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=745113 Steam thread about local | + | {{Fixbox/fix|ref=<ref>[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=745113 Steam thread about local split-screen co-op]</ref>|Playing with 2 controllers}} |
# Connect your 2 controllers and make sure they are detected by the OS | # Connect your 2 controllers and make sure they are detected by the OS | ||
# Start the game and open the console | # Start the game and open the console | ||
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'''Notes:''' | '''Notes:''' | ||
| − | {{ii}} If you want to play with only a controller and a mouse+keyboard, check [[#Mouse+Keyboard in | + | {{ii}} If you want to play with only a controller and a mouse+keyboard, check [[#Mouse+Keyboard in split-screen|Mouse + Keyboard in split-screen]] |
| − | {{ii}} If you are not going to play L4D with a '''''single'' 16:9 monitor''' look [[# | + | {{ii}} If you are not going to play L4D with a '''''single'' 16:9 monitor''' look [[#Split-screen without bezels|above]] |
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| − | ====Useful split-screen | + | ====Useful split-screen commands==== |
| − | Since | + | Since split-screen mode in Left 4 Dead isn't officially supported, there are lots of key settings which aren't available immediately |
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Revision as of 15:28, 26 October 2013
| Cover image missing, please upload it | |
| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Valve Corporation | |
| Engines | |
| Source | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | November 17, 2008 |
| macOS (OS X) | October 27, 2010 |
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Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
| Left 4 Dead | |
|---|---|
| Left 4 Dead | 2008 |
| Left 4 Dead 2 | 2009 |
Key points
- Runs on low-end hardware
- Left 4 Dead campaigns have been officially ported to Left 4 Dead 2 for free
- Left 4 Dead's Community is inactive, most players have moved on to Left 4 Dead 2
General information
- Official Left 4 Dead Blog
- Unofficial Left 4 Dead Wiki
- Steam Users' Forums
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Essential improvements
Launch parameters
To add launch parameters:
- Right click Left 4 Dead within Steam and select Properties
- Select Set Launch Options
- Add your launch parameters and click OK
- Close the properties window and launch the game with the specified launch parameters.
Useful launch parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
-w X -h Y |
Sets screen resolution (or window resolution if using -window). Example: -w 1920 -h 1080.
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-refresh X |
Sets your screen refresh-rate (Hz). Example: -refresh 60.
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-noborder -window |
Launches the game in a borderless fullscreen window (i.e. very alt-tab friendly). This may result in a minor performance loss. If you experience stuttering, disable Windows Aero. |
-novid |
Skips the Valve logos and cinematic videos |
-autoconfig |
Restores video and performance settings to default for the current hardware detected. Ignores settings inside any .cfg files until this parameter is removed. |
Game data
Save game location
Configuration files location
Save game cloud syncing
Template:Save Game Cloud Syncing
Video settings
File:Left 4 dead video settings.jpg
General settings.
Split-screen without bezels
- L4D split-screen mode was meant to be played on a single 16:9 screen only. If you have a different setup then, the image could not entirely fit the monitor(s).
| Instructions |
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Input settings
Mouse+Keyboard in split-screen
- When you connect only a controller, this is automatically assigned to the first player
| Instructions |
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Audio settings
Network settings
Local split-screen Co-Op
- A list of useful commands for split-screen is available below
| Instructions |
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LAN Play
You can play Left 4 Dead in a local area network.
| Instructions |
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Other information
Console commands
Games running on the Source engine can utilize Source Engine Console Commands for various tasks. [1]
| Instructions |
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Useful split-screen commands
Since split-screen mode in Left 4 Dead isn't officially supported, there are lots of key settings which aren't available immediately
| Command | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| connect_splitscreen localhost 2 | Add the second player to the game | |
| map <map-name> gamemode | Play that map in the selected game mode | |
| ss_splitmode [1/2] | Toggle horizontal and vertical screen split | |
| setinfo "Max" | Change player 1 name | |
| name2 "Tony" | Change player 2 name |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7 | Windows 7 |
| Processor (CPU) | ||
| System memory (RAM) | ||
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 7.5 GB free | 7.5 GB free |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 6600 128 MB ATI Radeon 9600 128 MB | Nvidia GeForce 7600 128 MB ATI Radeon X1600 128 MB |
| macOS (OS X) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 10.6.4 | |
| Processor (CPU) | ||
| System memory (RAM) | ||
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 7.5 GB free | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8600M GT ATI Radeon HD 2400 Intel HD Graphics 3000 |
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References
Categories:
- Pages needing cover images
- Windows
- OS X
- Games
- Invalid template usage (Series)
- Pages with broken file links
- Invalid section order
- Invalid template usage (Fixbox)
- Missing section (Availability)
- Missing section (Save game cloud syncing)
- Missing section (Video)
- Missing section (Input)
- Missing section (Audio)
- Missing section (Localizations)
- Missing section (API)