Difference between revisions of "Left 4 Dead"
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===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. <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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{{Fixbox/fix|Enabling the console in Source games}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Enabling the console in Source games}} | ||
# Launch the game | # Launch the game | ||
− | # From the main menu select Options | + | # From the main menu select <code>Options</code> |
− | # Select the Keyboard tab | + | # Select the <code>Keyboard</code> tab |
− | # Click the Advanced button | + | # Click the <code>Advanced</code> button |
− | # Check the box next to Enable developer console (~) | + | # Check the box next to <code>Enable developer console (~)</code> |
# Click Apply | # Click Apply | ||
'''Notes:''' | '''Notes:''' | ||
− | {{ii}} Press the tilde (~) key to open the console. | + | {{ii}} Press the tilde ({{key|~}}) key to open the console. |
{{ii}} Some commands may first require you enabling sv_cheats. You can do so with <code>sv_cheats 1</code>. | {{ii}} Some commands may first require you enabling sv_cheats. You can do so with <code>sv_cheats 1</code>. | ||
− | {{ii}} Many servers will not allow you to play with cheats enabled, or will disable them upon entering the server. | + | {{ii}} Many servers will not allow you to play with cheats enabled, or will disable them upon entering the server. |
{{--}} Users without a US keyboard could experience some [[Engine:Source#Console doesn't open|problems]]. | {{--}} Users without a US keyboard could experience some [[Engine:Source#Console doesn't open|problems]]. | ||
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+ | {{ii}} You can also have the console open by default on launch by following this guide: | ||
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+ | {{Fixbox/fix|-console}} | ||
+ | # Find the game in your Steam Library | ||
+ | # Right-click the game name | ||
+ | # Select <code>Properties</code> | ||
+ | # Select <code>Set Launch Options...</code> | ||
+ | # Input <code>-console</code> | ||
+ | # Press <code>OK</code> | ||
+ | # Launch the game | ||
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+ | ===Launch options=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} View [https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=1040-JWMT-2947 this Steam Support Article regarding launch options] as well as [https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Launch_options#Source_Games the relevant Valve Developer wiki page] for further information and a list of useful Source engine launch options. | ||
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+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Enabling a launch parameter}} | ||
+ | # Find the game in your Steam Library | ||
+ | # Right-click the game name | ||
+ | # Select <code>Properties</code> | ||
+ | # Select <code>Set Launch Options...</code> | ||
+ | # Input your selected launch options and separate each command with a space | ||
+ | # Press <code>OK</code> | ||
+ | # Launch the game | ||
+ | }} | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== |
Revision as of 03:48, 5 November 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
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud | Syncs save games and settings |
Video settings
Split-screen without bezels
- L4D split-screen 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).
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Input settings
Mouse+Keyboard in split-screen
- When you connect only a controller, this is automatically assigned to the first player
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Audio settings
Network settings
Local split-screen co-op
- A list of useful commands for split-screen is available below
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LAN Play
You can play Left 4 Dead in a local area network.
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Issues fixed
Purple and black broken textures
- A generic fix for this issue can be found on our Source engine page.
Other information
Console commands
- Games running on the Source engine can utilize Source Engine Console Commands for various tasks.[1]
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- You can also have the console open by default on launch by following this guide:
Instructions |
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Useful split-screen commands
Since split-screen mode in Left 4 Dead isn't officially supported, there are multiple important settings which aren't immediately available.
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 |
Launch options
- View this Steam Support Article regarding launch options as well as the relevant Valve Developer wiki page for further information and a list of useful Source engine launch options.
Instructions |
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7 | 7 |
Processor (CPU) | ||
System memory (RAM) | ||
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 7.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 6600 ATI Radeon 9600 128 MB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce 7600 ATI Radeon X1600 |
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 | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8600M GT ATI Radeon HD 2400 Intel HD Graphics 3000 |
References
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