Difference between revisions of "Half-Life"

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

Instructions

Hex Table

Resolution	String
1024x600	Replace `20 03` with `00 04` and replace `58 02` with `58 02`
1280x720	Replace `20 03` with `00 05` and replace `58 02` with `D0 02`
1280x800	Replace `20 03` with `00 05` and replace `58 02` with `20 03`
1366x768	Replace `20 03` with `56 05` and replace `58 02` with `00 03`
1440x900	Replace `20 03` with `A0 05` and replace `58 02` with `84 03`
1600x900	Replace `20 03` with `40 06` and replace `58 02` with `84 03`
1680x1050	Replace `20 03` with `90 06` and replace `58 02` with `1A 04`
1920x1080	Replace `20 03` with `80 07` and replace `58 02` with `38 04`
1920x1200	Replace `20 03` with `80 07` and replace `58 02` with `B0 04`

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

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

Missing Voice and Multiplayer Tabs under Options

Instructions

System requirements

Template:System Requirements

References

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 |multimonitor_notes         =
 |fov                        =false
-|fov_notes                  =Can be changed by default_fov command
+|fov_notes                  =Can be changed by <code>default_fov</code> command
 |windowed                   =true
 |windowed_notes             =
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 ==Issues and Fixes==
 === Patches (non-Steam) ===
-*[http://www.gamefront.com/files/898229/hl1110.zip 1.1.1.0]
+Latest official patch can be downloaded [http://www.gamefront.com/files/898229/hl1110.zip here].
-Latest official patch. Adds bug-fixes, new game-options as well as new game-modes.
 ==== 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.
+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 <code>C:\games\half life</code>, all data in the <code>C:\Games</code> 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 ===
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 ==== Higher resolutions (non-Steam)====
-*[http://widescreengamingforum.com/dr/half-life-non-steam Thread on widescreengamingforums]
+To run the non-Steam version of Half Life in higher resolutions the <code>hl.exe</code> must be modified
-To run the non-Steam version of Half Life in higher resolutions the '''hl.exe''' must be modified. Open it with a hex-editor such as [http://www.chmaas.handshake.de/delphi/freeware/xvi32/xvi32.htm XVI32]. Search for this string: '''20 03 00 00 58 02 00 00''' which represents a 800x600 resolution.
+{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox/fix|Edit code in hl.exe}}
+# Delete <code>hl.dat</code> from your <code>\Sierra\Half-Life\</code> directory
+# Open your <code>hl.exe</code> file with a hex editor such as [http://hexbox.sourceforge.net/ Be.HexEditor]
+# Search for the string <code>20 03 00 00 58 02 00 00</code>, which represents a 800x600 resolution.
+# Modify the file based on the [[#Hex Table|table]]. The resolution listed is the resolution you'll get.
+# Save the file and then go to the game. Pick <code>800x600</code> under <code>OpenGL</code> (Direct3D won't work)<ref>[http://www.wsgf.org/dr/half-life-non-steam Non-Steam Half-Life Article on WSGF]</ref>.
+}}
-Now modify it like this:
+===== Hex Table =====
-<pre>1024x 600 - Replace 20 03 with 00 04 and replace 58 02 with 58 02
+{| class="wikitable"
-x 720 - Replace 20 03 with 00 05 and replace 58 02 with D0 02
+|-
-x 800 - Replace 20 03 with 00 05 and replace 58 02 with 20 03
+! Resolution !! String
-x 768 - Replace 20 03 with 56 05 and replace 58 02 with 00 03
+|-
-x 900 - Replace 20 03 with A0 05 and replace 58 02 with 84 03
+| 1024x600 || Replace <code>20 03</code> with <code>00 04</code> and replace <code>58 02</code> with <code>58 02</code>
-x 900 - Replace 20 03 with 40 06 and replace 58 02 with 84 03
+|-
-x1050 - Replace 20 03 with 90 06 and replace 58 02 with 1A 04
+| 1280x720 || Replace <code>20 03</code> with <code>00 05</code> and replace <code>58 02</code> with <code>D0 02</code>
-x1080 - Replace 20 03 with 80 07 and replace 58 02 with 38 04
+|-
-x1200 - Replace 20 03 with 80 07 and replace 58 02 with B0 04</pre>
+| 1280x800 || Replace <code>20 03</code> with <code>00 05</code> and replace <code>58 02</code> with <code>20 03</code>
-Save the file and then go to the game. Pick '''800x600''' under '''OpenGL''' (Direct3D won't work).
+|-
-Also, see below for FOV-adjustment.
+| 1366x768 || Replace <code>20 03</code> with <code>56 05</code> and replace <code>58 02</code> with <code>00 03</code>
+|-
+| 1440x900 || Replace <code>20 03</code> with <code>A0 05</code> and replace <code>58 02</code> with <code>84 03</code>
+|-
+| 1600x900 || Replace <code>20 03</code> with <code>40 06</code> and replace <code>58 02</code> with <code>84 03</code>
+|-
+| 1680x1050 || Replace <code>20 03</code> with <code>90 06</code> and replace <code>58 02</code> with <code>1A 04</code>
+|-
+| 1920x1080 || Replace <code>20 03</code> with <code>80 07</code> and replace <code>58 02</code> with <code>38 04</code>
+|-
+| 1920x1200 || Replace <code>20 03</code> with <code>80 07</code> and replace <code>58 02</code> with <code>B0 04</code>
+|}
 === 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 <code>default_fov 106.270273206</code> and push enter.
+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 <code>default_fov 106.270273206</code> and push enter.
-Alternatively you can also open '''config.cfg''' located in <pre>Sierra\Half-Life\Valve\</pre>
+Alternatively you can also open <code>config.cfg</code> located in <code>Sierra\Half-Life\Valve\</code>
 And add the following to the bottom of it for 16:10 resolutions:
 <code>default_fov 100.39487232</code>
 For 16:9:
 <code>default_fov 106.270273206</code>
-If the new fov doesn't stick try creating an '''autoexec.cfg'''-file in the same folder and adding the line to it.
+If the new fov doesn't stick try creating an <code>autoexec.cfg</code>-file in the same folder and adding the line to it.
-This also works for [[Half-Life: Opposing Force]] and [[Half-Life: Blue Shift]].
 ==== V-Sync ====
-Game is locked at 72 FPS by default. To change this open '''config.cfg''' and change the line <code>fps_max "72.0"</code>. Note though that 100 seems to be the max value.
+Game is locked at 72 FPS by default. To change this open <code>config.cfg</code> and change the line <code>fps_max "72.0"</code>. 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.
+{{ii}} Enabling developer mode will allow you to use in-game cheats and various console commands.
-#Right click Half-Life in your Steam library and open "Properties"
+{{Fixbox|1=
-#Open "Set Launch Options"
+{{Fixbox/fix|Turn on the developer console}}
-#Type in <code>-dev</code>
+# Right click Half-Life in your Steam library and open <code>Properties</code>
-#Run Half-Life. Developer mode is now enabled. You can use the console command <code>sv_cheats 1</code> to allow the usage of console commands such as <code>god</code> and <code>noclip</code>. Note that you might have to reload a save-game after enabling cheat-mode for certain commands to work.
+# Open <code>Set Launch Options</code>
+# Type in <code>-dev</code>
+# Run Half-Life. Developer mode should now be enabled. You can open it by pressing the '''~''' on your keyboard (Note you may have to turn on the developer console in the in-game settings). You can use the console command <code>sv_cheats 1</code> to allow the usage of console commands such as <code>god</code> and <code>noclip</code>. Note that you might have to reload a save-game after enabling cheat-mode for certain commands to work.
+}}
 === 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. Setting HL.exe to a low priority will stabilize the framerate and allow you to play at 60fps.
+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:
+{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox/fix|Set HL.exe to low priority}}
+# Open Half-Life
+# Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete and open the Task Manager
+# Go to the <code>Processes</code> tab
+# Find <code>HL.exe</code> and right click it
+# Set it as a low priority
+The game should now allow you to play at 60FPS.
+}}
+===  Missing Voice and Multiplayer Tabs under Options ===
+{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox/fix|Replace the liblist.gam file}}
+# Make sure you've exited out of Half-Life
+# Download the replacement <code>liblist.gam</code> file from [http://qsextreme.com/SteamyThings/valve/liblist.gam here] (Download starts immediately).
+# Put it wherever your Half-Life files are stored, usually either <code>C:\Program Files\Steam\SteamApps\username\half-life\valve</code> or <code>C:\Valve\Steam\SteamApps\<steam account>\half-life\valve</code>.
+This should bring the Voice and Multiplayer tabs back to your Options menu<ref>[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=74037 "IF you are Missing Voice and Multiplayer Tabs under Options" Steam Users' Forum Thread]</ref>.
+}}
 ==System requirements==
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 |minHDD =
 |minGPU = SVGA, high color (16-bit)
 |recOS  = Windows XP or higher
 |recmem = 32 MB
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 }}
+{{References}}
+[[Category:Game]]
 [[Category:Windows]]
 [[Category:Mac]]
 [[Category:Linux]]