Difference between revisions of "Half-Life"
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|publisher = [[Wikipedia:Sierra Entertainment|Sierra Entertainment]] | |publisher = [[Wikipedia:Sierra Entertainment|Sierra Entertainment]] | ||
|engine = [[Wikipedia:GoldSrc|GoldSrc]] | |engine = [[Wikipedia:GoldSrc|GoldSrc]] | ||
− | |release dates = <sup>Windows</sup> November 19, 1998<br /><sup> | + | |release dates = <sup>Windows</sup> November 19, 1998<br /><sup>OS X, Linux</sup> January 25, 2013 |
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{{:Half-Life (series)}} | {{:Half-Life (series)}} | ||
'''Key Points''' | '''Key Points''' | ||
− | {{ii}} Remakes such as [[Half-Life: Source]] and [[Black Mesa]] provide various improvements over this version of the game, if playing the original isn't a necessity | + | {{ii}} Remakes such as [[Half-Life: Source]] and [[Black Mesa]] provide various improvements over this version of the game, if playing the original isn't a necessity, it may be a good idea to look into both. |
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{{Video Settings | {{Video Settings | ||
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Revision as of 23:38, 30 March 2013
Template:Infobox Half-Life (series)
Key Points
- Remakes such as Half-Life: Source and Black Mesa provide various improvements over this version of the game, if playing the original isn't a necessity, it may be a good idea to look into both.
General information
Availability
Game data
Save game cloud syncing
Template:Save Game Cloud Syncing
Video settings
Input settings
Issues and Fixes
Patches (non-Steam)
Latest official patch can be downloaded here.
Severe System Crippling and Data Destroying Uninstall Bug
The CD version of Half Life includes "Sierra Utilities" as part of the installation process. DO NOT USE THE UNINSTALLER TO REMOVE IT. Sierra Utilities uninstaller is poorly written and will delete everything in the parent directory. For example, if the game is installed to C:\Games\half life
, all data in the C:\Games
folder will be deleted. Reports on various forums indicate users have had their entire system critical Program Files subfolders deleted (do a search for "uninstall sierra utilities"). This happens even with the latest 1.1 patch (tested on Windows 7 64-bit). Leave Sierra Utilities alone or consider deleting it manually instead of using the uninstaller.
Graphical Tweaks
You have multiple options to gain access to higher definition models. One is using the official version of them. For other options follow this guide.
Higher resolutions (non-Steam)
To run the non-Steam version of Half Life in higher resolutions the hl.exe
must be modified
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Hex Table
Resolution | String |
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1024x600 | Replace 20 03 with 00 04 and replace 58 02 with 58 02
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1280x720 | Replace 20 03 with 00 05 and replace 58 02 with D0 02
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1280x800 | Replace 20 03 with 00 05 and replace 58 02 with 20 03
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1366x768 | Replace 20 03 with 56 05 and replace 58 02 with 00 03
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1440x900 | Replace 20 03 with A0 05 and replace 58 02 with 84 03
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1600x900 | Replace 20 03 with 40 06 and replace 58 02 with 84 03
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1680x1050 | Replace 20 03 with 90 06 and replace 58 02 with 1A 04
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1920x1080 | Replace 20 03 with 80 07 and replace 58 02 with 38 04
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1920x1200 | Replace 20 03 with 80 07 and replace 58 02 with B0 04
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Field of view
When running at widescreen-resolutions adjusting the fov is probably necessary. While in game, push the ~ key, which opens the developer console. Then simply type default_fov 106.270273206
and push enter.
Alternatively you can also open config.cfg
located in Sierra\Half-Life\Valve\
And add the following to the bottom of it for 16:10 resolutions:
default_fov 100.39487232
For 16:9:
default_fov 106.270273206
If the new fov doesn't stick try creating an autoexec.cfg
-file in the same folder and adding the line to it.
V-Sync
Game is locked at 72 FPS by default. To change this open config.cfg
and change the line fps_max "72.0"
. Note though that 100 seems to be the max value.
Enabling Developer Mode
- Enabling developer mode will allow you to use in-game cheats and various console commands.
Instructions |
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Windows 7/Vista Performance Fix
In Windows 7 or Vista some users may experience extremely low framerate during gameplay even if their PC can run other more modern games perfectly.
Follow these instructions to the problem:
Instructions |
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Missing Voice and Multiplayer Tabs under Options
Instructions |
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System requirements