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    Half-Life News: Steam $0.98 and Black Mesa Update

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by billiam, Nov 19, 2008.

  1. billiam

    billiam Notebook Evangelist

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    Being the 10th anniversary of Half-Life, Steam has discounted the award-winning title to $0.98. The sale ends Friday at 3:00 PM EST. If you haven't played it yet, you might as well buy it now. Note: This doesn't include HL:Source which was an updated version but which was not well received. The original version of HL can be upgraded with the high-def model pack available on Steam for free.

    http://store.steampowered.com/app/70/

    https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=3157-QDVN-1426
    Mod note: See this thread for discussion on the Half-life sale on steam

    In other news, the total conversion mod for Half-Life, known as Black Mesa mod, is coming along. This is basically HL completely updated. It looks fantastic so far. A posting today has the following info:

    -trailer will be released soon
    -using Orange Box build of Source engine
    -only requirement will be Steam account with any Source game

    http://www.blackmesasource.com/

    Lots of pictures - http://www.blackmesasource.com/media.php
     
    billiam, Nov 19, 2008
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  2. Thund3rball

    Thund3rball I dont know, I'm guessing

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    This bloody mod has been in the works for so long I am not sure I actually want to play it anymore, lol. Hurry up and finish dam it!
     
    Thund3rball, Nov 19, 2008
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  3. naticus

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    downloading now!
     
    naticus, Nov 19, 2008
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  4. billiam

    billiam Notebook Evangelist

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    I know seriously lol. But it looks great. Who can argue for a free, standalone game based on one of the most popular titles ever? I can't :D

    Edit: naticus make sure to pick up the HD pack. It helps a decent amount.
     
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  5. Red_Dragon

    Red_Dragon Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    WOW! This is crazy you can play the whole game in co-op?! that what it said on black mesa's site this is like left 4 dead again heh cool!
     
    Red_Dragon, Nov 19, 2008
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  6. naticus

    naticus Notebook Deity

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    how do u play in co-op mode?
     
    naticus, Nov 19, 2008
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  7. tianxia

    tianxia kitty!!!

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    thanks for the info!
     
    tianxia, Nov 19, 2008
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  8. Red_Dragon

    Red_Dragon Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    No this is for when the full version of Black Mesa comes out.
     
    Red_Dragon, Nov 19, 2008
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  9. Cheffy

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    Is there any benefit to downloading the original HL if you have HL source? Why was HL source not well received?
     
    Cheffy, Nov 19, 2008
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  10. jacob808

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    is it vista 64 compatible?
     
    jacob808, Nov 19, 2008
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  11. billiam

    billiam Notebook Evangelist

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    If you have HL:Source, you probably don't need HL. HL:S was Valve's attempt to update the game using the Source engine (HL2). The game was supposed to look better and have added physics. In some areas HL:S looked worse than HL. I can't say definitely though as I never purchased HL:S, but not many people recommend it.

    Yeah, make sure 1.) to run HL through Steam and 2.) set compatibility mode (right-click the .exe file and go to properties) to either Win98 or Me. It should work fine after that.
     
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  12. HTWingNut

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    The problem with HL:S is that it uses the advanced rendering of Source with antiquated textures. It's like using high quality automotive paint for a childs art project.

    The game pretty much plays the same, though, and I am actually able to play through it with the Source engine because I got nauseous with the original one for some reason.
     
    HTWingNut, Nov 19, 2008
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