Difference between revisions of "Left 4 Dead"
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| − | # | + | {{Fixbox/fix|-novid}} |
| − | # Select | + | # Find Left 4 Dead in your Steam Library |
| − | # | + | # Right-click the game name |
| − | # | + | # Select <code>Properties</code> |
| + | # Select <code>Set Launch Options...</code> | ||
| + | # Input <code>-novid</code> | ||
| + | # Press <code>OK</code> | ||
| + | # Launch the game | ||
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Revision as of 21:53, 9 July 2013
| Left 4 Dead | |
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| 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
- Note that Left 4 Dead 2 contains most of the same content and DLC, although it is missing some of the less popular survival mode maps; Where possible, it is advised to buy Left 4 Dead 2 as it has a larger multiplayer community.
Improvements
Console Commands
Games running on the source engine can utilize Source Engine Console Commands for various tasks. To use the Console you need to enable it first by going to options -> Keyboard/Mouse -> Allow Developer Console and change it to enabled. To open the console command window press the tilde key in the upper left hand corner of your keyboard (`~).
- Note: Many commands are locked or flagged as cheats in Left 4 Dead.
Skip Intro Videos
| Instructions |
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Useful launch parameters
| Parameter | Description |
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-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.
Input settings
Network Settings
Local splitscreen Co-Op
Local splitscreen co-op is possible using a combination of gamepad and keyboard/mouse.
- Steam thread about local splitscreen co-op.
- Widescreen gaming blog post about playing with more than a monitor
LAN Play
You can play Left 4 Dead in a local area network.
| Instructions |
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