Difference between revisions of "Left 4 Dead"
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==Video settings== | ==Video settings== | ||
− | [[File:Left 4 dead video settings.jpg| | + | [[File:Left 4 dead video settings.jpg|276px|right|thumb|General settings.]] |
{{Video settings | {{Video settings | ||
|wsgf link = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/left-4-dead | |wsgf link = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/left-4-dead | ||
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|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = |
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = true |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
|anisotropic = true | |anisotropic = true | ||
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|color blind notes = Set in Settings, Multiplayer; affects crosshair, HUD and survivor outlines. | |color blind notes = Set in Settings, Multiplayer; affects crosshair, HUD and survivor outlines. | ||
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− | === | + | ===Splitscreen without bezels=== |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}}L4D splitscreen mode was meant to be played on a single 16:9 screen only. If you have a different setup then, the image could not entirely fit the monitor(s). |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
− | {{Fixbox/fix|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>|Edit aspect-ratio}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|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>|Edit splitscreen aspect-ratio}} |
#Navigate to <code><installation directory>/left4dead</code> | #Navigate to <code><installation directory>/left4dead</code> | ||
#Open <code>splitscreen_config.txt</code> with a text editor | #Open <code>splitscreen_config.txt</code> with a text editor | ||
#Look for <code>"aspect" "8 by 9"</code> string | #Look for <code>"aspect" "8 by 9"</code> string | ||
− | #Change it | + | #Change it accordingly to your actual aspect ratio '''''divided by 2''''' |
'''Notes:''' | '''Notes:''' | ||
− | {{ii}}If you are interested to horizontal split-screen aspect ratio, you should look instead for <code>"aspect" "32 by 9"</code> string (remember that you need to ''multiply by 2'' | + | {{ii}}If you are interested to horizontal split-screen aspect ratio, you should look instead for <code>"aspect" "32 by 9"</code> string (remember that you need to ''multiply by 2'' the aspect ratio now) |
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===Mouse+Keyboard in splitscreen=== | ===Mouse+Keyboard in splitscreen=== | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}}When you connect only a controller, this is automatically assigned to the first player |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
− | {{Fixbox/fix| | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Bind controller to 2nd player}} |
− | # Download [ | + | # Download [[X360ce|XBOX 360 Controller emulator]] |
# Connect your controller and make sure it's working fine into the application configurator | # Connect your controller and make sure it's working fine into the application configurator | ||
# Open <code>x360ce.ini</code> and cut-paste the controller name from PAD 1 to PAD 2 | # Open <code>x360ce.ini</code> and cut-paste the controller name from PAD 1 to PAD 2 | ||
− | # Copy <code>x360ce.ini</code> and <code>xinput1_3.dll</code> to the Left 4 Dead directory | + | # Save the changes |
− | # Navigate to <code><installation directory>\bin</code> | + | # Copy <code>x360ce.ini</code> and <code>xinput1_3.dll</code> to the Left 4 Dead root directory |
− | # Start the game | + | # Navigate to <code><installation directory>\bin</code> and rename <code>xinput1_3.dll</code> to something else |
+ | # Start the game and follow the standard procedure | ||
'''Notes:''' | '''Notes:''' | ||
+ | {{ii}}If x360ce is properly configured, a beep has to be heard when launching the game | ||
{{--}}Newer x360ce version could have some problems. If so, try original [http://code.google.com/p/x360ce/downloads/detail?name=x360ce%20vibmod%203.1.4.1.zip vibmod version] | {{--}}Newer x360ce version could have some problems. If so, try original [http://code.google.com/p/x360ce/downloads/detail?name=x360ce%20vibmod%203.1.4.1.zip vibmod version] | ||
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{{ii}} A list of useful command for splitscreen is available [[#Useful splitscreen command|below]] | {{ii}} A list of useful command for splitscreen is available [[#Useful splitscreen command|below]] | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
− | {{Fixbox/fix|<ref>[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=745113 Steam thread about local splitscreen co-op]</ref>|Playing with 2 controllers}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|ref=<ref>[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=745113 Steam thread about local splitscreen co-op]</ref>|Playing with 2 controllers}} |
# Connect your 2 controllers and make sure they are detected by the OS | # Connect your 2 controllers and make sure they are detected by the OS | ||
# Start the game and open the console | # Start the game and open the console | ||
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'''Notes:''' | '''Notes:''' | ||
{{ii}} If you want to play with only a controller and a mouse+keyboard, check [[#Mouse+Keyboard in splitscreen|Mouse + Keyboard in splitscreen]] | {{ii}} If you want to play with only a controller and a mouse+keyboard, check [[#Mouse+Keyboard in splitscreen|Mouse + Keyboard in splitscreen]] | ||
− | {{ii}} If you | + | {{ii}} If you are not going to play L4D with a '''''single'' 16:9 monitor''' look [[#Splitscreen without bezels|above]] |
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==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
===Console commands=== | ===Console commands=== | ||
− | Games running on the Source engine can utilize [https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Console_Command_List Source Engine Console Commands] for various tasks. | + | 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> |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
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'''Notes:''' | '''Notes:''' | ||
{{ii}} Press the tilde (~) key to open the console. | {{ii}} Press the tilde (~) key to open the console. | ||
− | {{ | + | {{--}}Users without a US keyboard could experience some [[Engine:Source#Console doesn't open|problems]] |
}} | }} | ||
====Useful split-screen command==== | ====Useful split-screen command==== | ||
− | Since Split-screen mode in Left 4 Dead isn't officially supported, | + | Since Split-screen mode in Left 4 Dead isn't officially supported, there are lots of key settings which aren't available immediately |
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" | {| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" | ||
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Revision as of 15:04, 26 October 2013
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Developers | |
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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
- Runs on low-end hardware
- Left 4 Dead campaigns have been officially ported to Left 4 Dead 2 for free
- Left 4 Dead's Community is inactive, most players have moved on to Left 4 Dead 2
General information
- Official Left 4 Dead Blog
- Unofficial Left 4 Dead Wiki
- Steam Users' Forums
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Essential improvements
Launch parameters
To add launch parameters:
- Right click Left 4 Dead within Steam and select Properties
- Select Set Launch Options
- Add your launch parameters and click OK
- Close the properties window and launch the game with the specified launch parameters.
Useful launch parameters
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. |
-novid |
Skips the Valve logos and cinematic 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. |
Game data
Save game location
Configuration files location
Save game cloud syncing
Template:Save Game Cloud Syncing
Video settings
Splitscreen without bezels
- L4D splitscreen mode was meant to be played on a single 16:9 screen only. If you have a different setup then, the image could not entirely fit the monitor(s).
Instructions |
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Input settings
Mouse+Keyboard in splitscreen
- When you connect only a controller, this is automatically assigned to the first player
Instructions |
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Audio settings
Network settings
Local splitscreen Co-Op
- A list of useful command for splitscreen is available below
Instructions |
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LAN Play
You can play Left 4 Dead in a local area network.
Instructions |
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Other information
Console commands
Games running on the Source engine can utilize Source Engine Console Commands for various tasks. [1]
Instructions |
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Useful split-screen command
Since Split-screen mode in Left 4 Dead isn't officially supported, there are lots of key settings which aren't available immediately
Command | Description | |
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connect_splitscreen localhost 2 | Add the second player to the game | |
map <map-name> gamemode | Play that map in the selected game mode | |
ss_splitmode [1/2] | Toggle horizontal and vertical screen split | |
setinfo "Max" | Change player 1 name | |
name2 "Tony" | Change player 2 name |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7 | Windows 7 |
Processor (CPU) | ||
System memory (RAM) | ||
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 7.5 GB free | 7.5 GB free |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 6600 128 MB ATI Radeon 9600 128 MB | Nvidia GeForce 7600 128 MB ATI Radeon X1600 128 MB |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.6.4 | |
Processor (CPU) | ||
System memory (RAM) | ||
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 7.5 GB free | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8600M GT ATI Radeon HD 2400 Intel HD Graphics 3000 |
References
- Pages needing cover images
- Windows
- OS X
- Games
- Invalid template usage (Series)
- Pages with broken file links
- Invalid section order
- Invalid template usage (Fixbox)
- Missing section (Availability)
- Missing section (Save game cloud syncing)
- Missing section (Video)
- Missing section (Input)
- Missing section (Audio)
- Missing section (Localizations)
- Missing section (API)