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==Improvements==
 
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=== Patches (non-Steam) ===
 
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Latest official patch can be downloaded [http://www.gamefront.com/files/898229/hl1110.zip here].
 
  
 
=== Higher definition models ===
 
=== Higher definition models ===
 
You have multiple options to gain access to higher definition models. One is using the [https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=3157-QDVN-1426 official version] of them. For other options follow [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1445333 this guide].
 
You have multiple options to gain access to higher definition models. One is using the [https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=3157-QDVN-1426 official version] of them. For other options follow [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1445333 this guide].
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==== Higher resolutions (non-Steam)====
 
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To run the non-Steam version of Half Life in higher resolutions the <code>hl.exe</code> must be modified
 
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{{Fixbox|1=
 
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{{Fixbox/fix|Edit code in hl.exe}}
 
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# Delete <code>hl.dat</code> from your <code>\Sierra\Half-Life\</code> directory
 
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# Open your <code>hl.exe</code> file with a hex editor such as [http://hexbox.sourceforge.net/ Be.HexEditor]
 
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# Search for the string <code>20 03 00 00 58 02 00 00</code>, which represents a 800x600 resolution.
 
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# Modify the file based on the [[#Hex Table|table]]. The resolution listed is the resolution you'll get.
 
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# 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>.
 
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===== Hex Table =====
 
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{| class="wikitable"
 
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! Resolution !! String
 
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| 1024x600 || Replace <code>20 03</code> with <code>00 04</code> and replace <code>58 02</code> with <code>58 02</code>
 
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| 1280x720 || Replace <code>20 03</code> with <code>00 05</code> and replace <code>58 02</code> with <code>D0 02</code>
 
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| 1280x800 || Replace <code>20 03</code> with <code>00 05</code> and replace <code>58 02</code> with <code>20 03</code>
 
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| 1366x768 || Replace <code>20 03</code> with <code>56 05</code> and replace <code>58 02</code> with <code>00 03</code>
 
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|-
 
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| 1440x900 || Replace <code>20 03</code> with <code>A0 05</code> and replace <code>58 02</code> with <code>84 03</code>
 
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| 1600x900 || Replace <code>20 03</code> with <code>40 06</code> and replace <code>58 02</code> with <code>84 03</code>
 
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| 1680x1050 || Replace <code>20 03</code> with <code>90 06</code> and replace <code>58 02</code> with <code>1A 04</code>
 
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| 1920x1080 || Replace <code>20 03</code> with <code>80 07</code> and replace <code>58 02</code> with <code>38 04</code>
 
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| 1920x1200 || Replace <code>20 03</code> with <code>80 07</code> and replace <code>58 02</code> with <code>B0 04</code>
 
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|}
 
  
 
=== Enabling Developer Mode ===
 
=== Enabling Developer Mode ===
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==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
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=== Sierra Utilities Uninstall Bug (Retail) ===
 
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{{ii}} '''DO NOT''' use the "Sierra Utilities" to remove the game. It will delete everything in the parent directory and can destroy important files on your computer.
 
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=== Windows 7/Vista Performance Fix ===
 
=== 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.
 
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.
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{{System Requirements
 
{{System Requirements
 
|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
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|minOS   = Windows 95/98/NT
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|minproc = 133 MHz
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|minproc = 133 MHz
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|minmem = 24 MB
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|minmem   = 24 MB
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|minHDD =
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|minGPU   = SVGA, high color (16-bit)
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|minGPU = SVGA, high color (16-bit)
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|recOS   = Windows XP or higher
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|recOS = Windows XP or higher
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|recmem   = 32 MB
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|recmem = 32 MB
 
 
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|OSfamily = Mac
 
|OSfamily = Mac
  
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|minOS   = Mac OS X Snow Leopard 10.6.3
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|minproc =
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|minGPU   = NVIDIA GeForce 8 or ATI X1600 or Intel HD 3000
 
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|OSfamily = Linux
 
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|minOS   = Ubuntu 12.04
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|minOS   = Ubuntu 12.04
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|minproc = Dualcore from Intel or AMD at 2.8 GHz
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|minproc = Dualcore from Intel or AMD at 2.8 GHz
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|minmem = 1 GB
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|minmem   = 1 GB
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|minHD   = 4 GB
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|minGPU = NVIDIA GeForce 8600/9600GT or ATI/AMD Radeaon HD2600/3600
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|minGPU   = NVIDIA GeForce 8600/9600GT or ATI/AMD Radeaon HD2600/3600
 
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Revision as of 21:31, 9 July 2013

Template:Infobox

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Half-Life mods and fangames (series)
Half-Life 1998
Half-Life: Opposing Force 1999
Half-Life: Blue Shift 2001
Codename: Gordon 2004
Half-Life: Source 2004
Half-Life 2 2004
Half-Life 2: Deathmatch 2004
Half-Life 2: Lost Coast 2005
Half-Life Deathmatch: Source 2006
Half-Life 2: Episode One 2006
Half-Life 2: Episode Two 2007
Portal (series)
Half-Life: Decay (unofficial port) 2008
Half-Life: Alyx 2020

Key points

Remakes such as Half-Life: Source and Black Mesa provide various improvements over this version of the game, if playing the original isn't a necessity, it may be a good idea to look into both.

General information

Unofficial Half-Life Wiki
GitHub Issue Tracker for Half-Life and other GoldSrc-based games
Steam Users' Forums
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Template:Availability Table

Improvements

Higher definition models

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.

Enabling Developer Mode

Enabling developer mode will allow you to use in-game cheats and various console commands.
Instructions

Game data

Template:Game Location Table

Save game cloud syncing

Template:Save Game Cloud Syncing

Video settings

File:Half life video settings.jpg
Video settings.

Template:Video Settings

Borderless fullscreen windowed

Instructions

Field of view (FOV)

Instructions

Vertical sync (Vsync)

Instructions

Input settings

File:Half life key remap.jpg
Control Remapping Menu

Template:Input Settings

Issues fixed

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

Template:System Requirements

Template:System Requirements


References