Difference between revisions of "Left 4 Dead"
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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{{ii}} By default field of view cannot be changed. Only changeable option is viewmodel FOV. | {{ii}} By default field of view cannot be changed. Only changeable option is viewmodel FOV. | ||
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# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/356-left-4-dead-1-fov-addon/ FoV addon] | # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/356-left-4-dead-1-fov-addon/ FoV addon] | ||
# Extract the files in <code>{{p|game}}\left4dead\addons\</code> | # Extract the files in <code>{{p|game}}\left4dead\addons\</code> | ||
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{{ii}} L4D split-screen mode was meant to be played on a single 4:3 or 16:9 screen. If you have a different setup then, the image could not entirely fit the monitor(s). | {{ii}} L4D split-screen mode was meant to be played on a single 4:3 or 16:9 screen. If you have a different setup then, the image could not entirely fit the monitor(s). | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit split-screen aspect-ratio|ref=<ref>[http://www.wsgf.org/blog/blevar/2012/01/13/howto-left-4-dead-split-screen-eyefinity Widescreen gaming blog post] about playing with more than a monitor</ref>|fix= |
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# Go to <code>{{p|game}}/left4dead/</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}/left4dead/</code> | ||
# Open <code>splitscreen_config.txt</code> | # Open <code>splitscreen_config.txt</code> | ||
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===Mouse+Keyboard in split-screen=== | ===Mouse+Keyboard in split-screen=== | ||
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# Configure [[Xbox 360 Controller Emulator#Change controller slot|x360ce]] to force controller on the guest slot | # Configure [[Xbox 360 Controller Emulator#Change controller slot|x360ce]] to force controller on the guest slot | ||
# Copy <code>x360ce.ini</code> and <code>xinput1_3.dll</code> to the Left 4 Dead installation folder | # Copy <code>x360ce.ini</code> and <code>xinput1_3.dll</code> to the Left 4 Dead installation folder | ||
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{{ii}} You can play Left 4 Dead over a local area network (LAN) connection. | {{ii}} You can play Left 4 Dead over a local area network (LAN) connection. | ||
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# Open the developer console and type in: <code>sv_lan 1</code>. | # Open the developer console and type in: <code>sv_lan 1</code>. | ||
# After that, type in: <code>map %mapname%</code>, %mapname% is the name of the map (for example, to play on "No Mercy", write "map l4d_hospital01_apartment") | # After that, type in: <code>map %mapname%</code>, %mapname% is the name of the map (for example, to play on "No Mercy", write "map l4d_hospital01_apartment") | ||
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===[[Glossary:Local play|Local play]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Local play|Local play]]=== | ||
{{ii}} A list of useful commands for split-screen is available [[#Useful split-screen commands|below]] | {{ii}} A list of useful commands for split-screen is available [[#Useful split-screen commands|below]] | ||
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{{ii}} If you want to play with only a controller and a mouse+keyboard, check [[#Mouse+Keyboard in split-screen|Mouse + Keyboard in split-screen]] | {{ii}} If you want to play with only a controller and a mouse+keyboard, check [[#Mouse+Keyboard in split-screen|Mouse + Keyboard in split-screen]] | ||
# Download custom [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/357-left-4-dead-splitscreen-cfg/ split.cfg] | # Download custom [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/357-left-4-dead-splitscreen-cfg/ split.cfg] | ||
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===Can't unlock Lamb 2 Slaughter achievement=== | ===Can't unlock Lamb 2 Slaughter achievement=== | ||
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# Open [[#Console commands|console]] | # Open [[#Console commands|console]] | ||
# Type <code>sv_cheats 1; achievement_reset L4D_ACHIEVEMENT_INCAP_AFTER_SAFEROOM; sv_cheats 0</code> | # Type <code>sv_cheats 1; achievement_reset L4D_ACHIEVEMENT_INCAP_AFTER_SAFEROOM; sv_cheats 0</code> | ||
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{{ii}} Games running on the Source engine can utilize [https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Console_Command_List Source Engine Console Commands] for various tasks.<ref>[http://left4dead.wikia.com/wiki/Console_commands Left 4 Dead Wikia - Console commands]</ref> | {{ii}} Games running on the Source engine can utilize [https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Console_Command_List Source Engine Console Commands] for various tasks.<ref>[http://left4dead.wikia.com/wiki/Console_commands Left 4 Dead Wikia - Console commands]</ref> | ||
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# Launch the game | # Launch the game | ||
# From the main menu select <code>Options</code> | # From the main menu select <code>Options</code> |
Revision as of 01:59, 23 November 2017
Developers | |
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Turtle Rock Studios | |
Valve Corporation | |
Publishers | |
Valve Corporation | |
Engines | |
Source | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 17, 2008 |
macOS (OS X) | October 27, 2010 |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
Left 4 Dead | |
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Left 4 Dead | 2008 |
Left 4 Dead 2 | 2009 |
Key points
- Left 4 Dead 2 includes all Left 4 Dead campaigns, Left 4 Dead 2 will likely be the preferable game to purchase.
- A hack enabling split-screen co-op is available; see Local play.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Incorrect store name. See here for available options. | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Steam |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Use the -novid command line argument[citation needed]
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/500/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud | Syncs save games and settings |
Video settings
Field of view (FOV)
- FoV when playing in splitscreen is easily customizable inside
<path-to-game>\left4dead\splitscreen_config.txt
- By default field of view cannot be changed. Only changeable option is viewmodel FOV.
Change viewmodel FOV[1] |
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Split-screen without bezels
- L4D split-screen mode was meant to be played on a single 4:3 or 16:9 screen. If you have a different setup then, the image could not entirely fit the monitor(s).
Edit split-screen aspect-ratio[2] |
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Input settings
Mouse+Keyboard in split-screen
Bind controller to 2nd player[citation needed] |
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Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
Danish | ||||
Dutch | ||||
Finnish | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Korean | ||||
Norwegian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Swedish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | 2 | Co-op See Local play. |
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LAN play | 8 | Co-op, Versus See LAN play. "Versus" mode. Up to 4v4 Survivors vs. Infected. |
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Online play | 8 | Co-op, Versus Co-op (4 players) or "Versus" mode (up to 4v4 Survivors vs. Infected). |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP | Use connect [IP address here] in the console.Server must have set sv_allow_lobby_connect_only 0 |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 27014-27050 |
UDP | 4380, 27000-27030 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
LAN play
- You can play Left 4 Dead over a local area network (LAN) connection.
Start LAN game[citation needed] |
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Maplist:
To clients to join a server, use: Notes
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Local play
- A list of useful commands for split-screen is available below
Playing with 2 controllers[3] |
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Notes |
Issues fixed
Purple and black broken textures
- A generic fix for this issue can be found on our Source engine page.
Can't unlock Lamb 2 Slaughter achievement
Enabling the console in Source games[4] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 6, 7, 8, 8.1, 9 | |
OpenGL | 2.1 | OS X only. |
Shader Model support | 2, 3 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | Havok | Heavily modified variant. |
Audio | Miles Sound System | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | Steamworks |
Console commands
- Games running on the Source engine can utilize Source Engine Console Commands for various tasks.[5]
Enabling the console in Source games[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Creating your own CFG (to run multiple console commands together)
A CFG is a file that contains a list of commands that when run will attempt to execute them all
Open up a text editor such as notepad and type in all the commands you want separating each with a ;
When done save the file as filename.cfg in <path-to-game>\left4dead\cfg
. To run the cfg file, open the console during the game and type in exec filename.cfg
If you want the CFG file to run automatically, name it autoexec.cfg
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Useful split-screen commands
Since Split-screen mode in Left 4 Dead isn't officially supported, there are multiple important key settings which aren't immediately available.
Command | Description | |
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connect_splitscreen localhost [ip-address] 2 | Join a LAN or Internet server in splitscreen mode. | |
[cmd/cmd2] jointeam [2/3] | Assign selected player (cmd) to either survivor or infected team | |
mp_gamemode [coop/survival/versus] | Change gamemode. If adjusted while in-game it's advised to changelevel
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ss_splitmode [0/1/2] | Toggle horizontal and vertical screen split (0 is auto selection) | |
z_difficulty [Easy/Normal/Hard/Impossible] | Change game difficulty | |
setinfo name Max | Change player 1 name | |
name2 Tony | Change player 2 name |
Command line arguments
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.[citation needed] |
-novid |
Skip intro 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. |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 7.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon 9600 Nvidia GeForce 6600 128 MB of VRAM Shader model 2.0 support |
ATI Radeon X1600 Nvidia GeForce 7600 Shader model 3.0 support |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.6.4 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 7.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon HD 2400 Nvidia GeForce 8600M GT Intel HD Graphics 3000 |
- MacOS X 10.6.4 or higher (Snow Leopard Graphics Update required)
Notes
- ↑ Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/500/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (500) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ How to Change Field of view (FOV) - Steam Community Guides
- ↑ Widescreen gaming blog post about playing with more than a monitor
- ↑ Steam thread about local split-screen co-op (retrieved)
- ↑ Lamb 2 Slaughter working fix right here - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Left 4 Dead Wikia - Console commands