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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].
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=== Higher definition models ===
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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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=== Enabling Developer Mode ===
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{{ii}} Enabling developer mode will allow you to use in-game cheats and various console commands.
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{{Fixbox/fix|Turn on the developer console}}
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# Right click Half-Life in your Steam library and open <code>Properties</code>
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# Open <code>Set Launch Options</code>
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# Type in <code>-dev</code>
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# 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.
 
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===[[Save game cloud syncing]]===
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=== [[Save game cloud syncing]] ===
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{{Save Game Cloud Syncing|
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{{Save Game Cloud Syncing
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{{Save Game Cloud Syncing/row| [[Steam Cloud]] | true | Syncs save games. }}
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|steam_cloud            =true
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|steam_cloud_notes      =
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|gamesave_manager      =true
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|gamesave_manager_notes =
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|gamestow              =true
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|gamestow_notes        =
 
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|windowed                  =true
 
|windowed                  =true
 
|windowed_notes            =
 
|windowed_notes            =
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|borderless_windowed        =unknown
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|borderless_windowed        =true
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|borderless_windowed_notes  =
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|borderless_windowed_notes  =Set Launch options <code>-noborder</code> <code>-windowed</code>
 
|anisotropic                =false
 
|anisotropic                =false
 
|anisotropic_notes          =
 
|anisotropic_notes          =
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|antialiasing_notes        =
 
|antialiasing_notes        =
 
|vsync                      =true
 
|vsync                      =true
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|vsync_notes                =
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|vsync_notes                =See [[#V-sync|V-sysnc]]
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==Input settings==
 
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[[File:Half life key remap.jpg|290px|right|thumb|Control Remapping Menu]]
 
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{{Input Settings
 
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|key_remap                  =true
 
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|key_remap_notes            =
 
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|acceleration_option        =true
 
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|acceleration_option_notes  =
 
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|controller_support        =false
 
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|controller_support_notes  =
 
 
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==Issues and Fixes==
 
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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].
 
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==== Severe System Crippling and Data Destroying Uninstall Bug ====
 
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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.
 
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=== Graphical Tweaks ===
 
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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].
 
  
 
==== Higher resolutions (non-Steam)====
 
==== Higher resolutions (non-Steam)====
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=== Field of view ===
 
=== Field of view ===
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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.
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Alternatively you can also open <code>config.cfg</code> located in <code>Sierra\Half-Life\Valve\</code>
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And add the following to the bottom of it for 16:10 resolutions:
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{{ii}} When running at widescreen-resolutions adjusting the fov is probably necessary.  
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'''First Method:'''
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# While in game, push the '''~''' key, which opens the developer console.  
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# Type <code>default_fov 106.270273206</code> and push enter.
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'''Second Method:'''
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# Alternatively you can also open <code>config.cfg</code> located in <code>Sierra\Half-Life\Valve\</code>.
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# Add the following to the bottom of it.
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'''For 16:10:'''
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<code>default_fov 100.39487232</code>
 
<code>default_fov 100.39487232</code>
  
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'''For 16:9:'''
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<code>default_fov 106.270273206</code>
 
<code>default_fov 106.270273206</code>
 
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.
 
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.
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==== V-Sync ====
 
==== V-Sync ====
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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.
 
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=== Enabling Developer Mode ===
 
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{{ii}} Enabling developer mode will allow you to use in-game cheats and various console commands.
 
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{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Turn on the developer console}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|V-Sync}}
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# Right click Half-Life in your Steam library and open <code>Properties</code>
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{{ii}} Game is locked at 72 FPS by default.
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# Open <code>Set Launch Options</code>
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# To change this open <code>config.cfg</code>
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# Type in <code>-dev</code>
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# Change the line <code>fps_max "72.0"</code>.
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# 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.
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{{ii}}Note though that 100 seems to be the max value.
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==Input settings==
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[[File:Half life key remap.jpg|290px|right|thumb|Control Remapping Menu]]
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{{Input Settings
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|key_remap                  =true
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|key_remap_notes            =
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|acceleration_option        =true
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|acceleration_option_notes  =
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|controller_support        =false
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|controller_support_notes  =
 
}}
 
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==Issues Resolved==
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==== Severe System Crippling and Data Destroying Uninstall Bug ====
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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.
  
 
=== Windows 7/Vista Performance Fix ===
 
=== Windows 7/Vista Performance Fix ===

Revision as of 12:51, 15 June 2013

Template:Infobox

⤏ Go to series page
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

Patches (non-Steam)

Latest official patch can be downloaded here.

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

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

Instructions

V-Sync

Instructions

Input settings

File:Half life key remap.jpg
Control Remapping Menu

Template:Input Settings

Issues Resolved

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.

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