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    Possible to run two instances of L4D on one machine?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by JohnnyFlash, Apr 14, 2009.

  1. JohnnyFlash

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    I wanna play L4D with a buddy this week, but his laptop only has the X3100 *shudder* in it. I have more than enough juice to run the game at Med x2, is it possible to do with a second monitor and keyboard?
     
    JohnnyFlash, Apr 14, 2009
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    It's possible to run two instances, but not to use two different keyboards with different inputs.
     
    Pandadeist, Apr 14, 2009
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    You can use 2 keyboards, but you'll need to remap the keys.
     
    jackluo923, Apr 14, 2009
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  4. JohnnyFlash

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    Ya, he's left handed so key mapping will be different.

    Want about networking? Is that possible?
     
    JohnnyFlash, Apr 14, 2009
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    You know you can do splitscreen on the PC version of L4D?
     
    theneighborrkid, Apr 14, 2009
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  6. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    The_Moo™, Apr 14, 2009
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    can you put one game on one core and the other on another core?
     
    HTWingNut, Apr 14, 2009
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  8. The_Moo™

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    it would run slow then .... why not just play co-op?
     
    The_Moo™, Apr 14, 2009
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    Would this work with two keyboards with separate bindings?
     
    JohnnyFlash, Apr 14, 2009
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  10. JohnnyFlash

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    Because it runs bad for him (so far) on his intel IGP.
     
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    I don't know how are you gonna do it. Assuming you have one L4D running already, hit Alt-Tab back to windows, then click on the L4D icon again, instead of launching the second L4d, the system is gonna bring you straight back to the first L4D.
    I think he meant co-op on one system.
     
    Nirvana, Apr 14, 2009
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    its co-op on one computer..... and if you re write the controller config i think its possible not sure though....due to the computer handleing 2 seperate inputs from keyboards..... if you have a xbox controller it will work fine
     
    The_Moo™, Apr 14, 2009
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  13. catacylsm

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    Yeah i really would like to know if two keyboards and mouses would work, that would be really cool as i cant get hold of the crossfire Xbox wireless reciever at the moment :(
     
    catacylsm, Apr 14, 2009
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  14. The_Moo™

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    get a cheap x box controller the wired version there like 10 bucks

    i answered your question in the previous post please read it :)
     
    The_Moo™, Apr 14, 2009
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    Mr MOO, would buying the recharger work, (usb one) for the wireless handsets?
     
    catacylsm, Apr 14, 2009
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