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COD: Modern Warfare 3 - No-Steam Multiplayer!!

2012-02-06T03:38:00.001-05:00

COD: Modern Warfare 3 - No-Steam Multiplayer!
Play Multiplayer for Free via TeknoGod's Loader with Reloaded/Steam releases.

UPDATED: Feb 2012 - added Update 4, TeknoGod's Loader 2.4, and TEP files.
UPDATED: March 4, 2012: Added updated TeknoGod's Loader v2.6.3.0!!
Note: All servers and clients below v2.61 of loader have been dropped.

For those of you who "tried-before-you-bought" the game in the older Modern Warfare 3 post, here is a new tutorial to help you setup Modern Warfare 3 for multiplayer action. If you have the Reloaded release or the Steam version, this will get you updated and ready to play.

AlterIWnet has released a new multiplayer client called AlterMW3, but it is very buggy at the moment and actually breaks the singleplayer portion of the game. TeknoGod's has also released a new loader which supports all game modes and is the culmination of 3 months of hard labor and testing. AlterMW3 requires an always-on internet connection and only works if their server is up. On the other hand, TeknoGod's Loader works over the internet, but it doesn't require an internet connection making it perfect for LAN matches!! Due to these facts, this guide will focus on getting TeknoGod's loader up and running, since the AlterMW3 program causes more problems than it's worth.
I was originally going to make a new post for BlackOps since AlterIWnet had also released an AlterOps client, but that is also buggy, it breaks singleplayer, and doesn't support Zombies.

Continue reading for the latest update, fix, and playing either Reloaded or Steam versions.

Reloaded vs Steam [HLDS] Release PART 2:

1 - Download and install:

Please refer to the Download and install step in the older guide here in the Modern Warfare 3 post.

2 - Updating the Game:

Reloaded's Release:

To update the game to Update 4, download the update 4 archive and use 7-zip to extract the contents to your game folder.
Download MW3 Update 4.
Note: The update archive does NOT include the latest iw5sp.exe or iw5mp.exe executable files.

Steam Release via hldsupdatetool:

Installing from hldsupdatetool will always give you the latest game files [except for the sp and mp executables]. In order to update the game files, just run the install_MW3.bat file again and allow it to update any files as mentioned in the first guide. [you can also use Update 4 above.]
Note: After updating, move the contents of the admins folder to the players2 folder.

3 - Applying Game Fixes [Both Versions]:

Download and install TheEvilPc_MW3_1.4.382.7z.
Use 7-zip to extract the files to your game folder. This archive contains the missing exe files cracked by Steam006, the original steam_api.dll in case it is needed, and a server startup batch file and msvcr100.dll for use with dedicated servers.
Note: These files alone will not allow you to play the game, and will ask you to start steam in order to play. Also, any stats you have saved from the Loader in the previous guide may be lost. Your singleplayer game saves will stay intact as long as you don't delete them. :)

4 - Play Multiplayer over LAN and Internet [Both Versions]:
After installing the game, updating, and applying the latest fix, you are almost ready for TeknoGods. First, you will need .NET Framework 4.0 from Microsoft installed, if you don't already have it.

Download TeknoGod's TeknoMW3 Steamless/Demonwareless Loader v2.6.3. UPDATED!!
Use 7zip to extract the files to your game folder. Create a shortcut on your desktop to TeknoMW3.exe as this will be the only way to start the game. Now you are ready to play.

Notes on recent changes for Loader:
See official TeknoBlog link here for changelog.

Start the game by launching TeknoMW3.exe. On first run, select your nickname/FOV. You can also use the Settings button to change nickname and/or FOV afterwards.

Using the Loader:

Clicking on the Singleplayer button will give you two options:

Start as host: Will start the game and you can click on TeknoGods Coop to host.

Start as client: First you will need to input the IP address and Port of the host. Then click Start as client to start the game and click on TecknoGods Coop to join.

You can also use Start as host to access Singleplayer and Special Ops from the main menu.

Clicking on the Multiplayer button will give you three options:

Start Dedicated Server: First, edit the server.cfg in your players2 folder. Enter your server port. Click Start Dedicated Server button. Use the map command to select a map. You can skip using this button by just using the MW3_Start_server.bat included in the fix archive above. You can change the parameters in the bat file, but make sure to also change the same parameters in the server.cfg, as it seems to take priority from the cfg file.

Start (LAN Game): Will start the game. Go to Options > Dedicated Server > Enable Server Browser. Go back to the menu > Server Browser > LAN tab. Select a server and Connect.

Start (Direct Connect): First, enter the IP and Port of the server you wish to connect to. Then press the Start (Direct Connect) button. When in game, press F12 to connect.

Player ID and open ports:

In the game's main folder, open teknogods.ini with notepad and check your player ID. The ID is eight alphanumeric characters long. Each player needs a different PlayerID to connect to a server and this ID will be tied to your stats files. In the game's main directory open the players2 folder to see your stats files. Your player number will be the last 8 character in the filename. See Teknogod's readme if you wish to dump your Steam/IWNet Profile - it will also change the Player ID to your Steam ID.

You may need to enable port forwarding for port 29184 [UDP] in your router/firewall. And also open the net_port [TCP] you've set if you are hosting a server.

For more information or support, please visit TeknoGods MW3 Forum.

ENJOY!!!

COD: Modern Warfare 3 - No-Steam Shareware Version :)

2011-11-09T22:56:00.002-05:00

COD: Modern Warfare 3 - No-Steam Shareware Version.

Play Solo and Special Ops for Free from Reloaded/Steam.

UPDATED Dec 14, 2011 - added Latest update, Reloaded v2 fix, and TeknoGod's Loader.

For those of you who "try-before-you-buy" and others who prefer to "get their feet wet before diving in" for the entire purchase, here is a small guide to help you transform Modern Warfare 3 into an "unofficial shareware" version. Either you downloaded the Reloaded release, or you acquired the game from Steam through nefarious means and now you hunger for more...

If you have already downloaded and installed the 13.8 GB RELOADED release, you are ready for some "shareware" action - just skip down to the good parts and play.

If you haven't grabbed the game yet, you can legally download the 13.8 GB worth of COD:MW3 server files straight from steam... insert the files and play!

Continue reading for installing and updating either version.

Reloaded vs Steam [HLDS] Release:

1 - Download and install:

Reloaded's Release [check yer local torrent site.]:

Download the Reloaded release and extract the iso files. Mount or burn them.
Install from the iso files as usual into the default game directory.
Copy the content of the Crack folder on the DVD2 image into game directory.

Steam Release via hldsupdatetool:

Download hldsupdatetool.exe setup file.
-This tool is used to download and update the latest dedicated server files.
-Run hldsupdatetool.exe and install it into a folder. eg. C:\Games
-Now go to C:\Games and double click hldsupdatetool.exe. [This will update the installed tool.]
To download the files for the COD:MW3 dedicated server with hldsupdatetool:
-Create a new text file in C:\Games with this code:

install_MW3.bat

hldsupdatetool.exe -command update -game "modernwarfare3" -dir C:\Games\ModernWarfare3

pause

Save the text as install_MW3.bat and exit.
Double click on install_MW3.bat to start downloading server files.
The files will come directly from Steam and install to C:\Games\ModernWarefare3.
[This may take a while and you may need to run it more than once to get all files at 100%]
Note: In the game folder, copy the contents of the "admin" folder to "players2" folder.

2 - Updating the Game:

Reloaded's Release:

The content of the Crack folder on DVD2 contains Update 1 files and Reloaded's game fix.
To update the game to Update 3, install the contents of this archive to your game folder.
Note: Update file does NOT include the latest iw5sp.exe or iw5mp.exe executable files.

Steam Release via hldsupdatetool:

Installing from hldsupdatetool will always give you the latest game files [except for the sp and mp executables]. In order to update the game files, just run the install_MW3.bat file again and allow it to update any files.

3 - Applying Game Fixes:

Reloaded's Release:

Since the old Reloaded game fix suffered from a locked FSP, it is now obsolete.
Download and install 3DM's Proper SP fix. Change name in 3dmgame.ini.
This new fix removes the FPS cap, saves are now in correct location, and Special Ops works.

Update: Reloaded released a Crack fix which fixes the FSP cap issue.
Reloaded's MW3 v2 Fix can be downloaded here.
Set your Nickname for Reloaded fix:
Extract this name changer [by madsheep] into your game folder and run it to change your name.

Steam Release via hldsupdatetool:

Download and install 3DM's Proper SP fix. Change name in 3dmgame.ini.
This new fix removes the FPS cap, saves are now in correct location, and Special Ops works.

4 - Play Special Ops and Survival Over LAN [Both Versions]:
After installing the game, updating, and applying the latest fix, you may want to play some of the highly coveted LAN matches that are now being played. You will need .NET Framework 4.0 from Microsoft installed.

Note: To play Special Ops or Survival on LAN you will need Reloaded's v2 fix and TeknoGod's Loader:

1- Install Reloaded's MW3 v2 Fix to the game's root directory.

2- Install TeknoGod's Steamless LAN Spec Ops / Survival Loader v1.2 to the root directory also.
Start the game by launching TeknoMW3.exe. On first run, select your nickname or use the Settings button to change nickname and/or FOV.

==Usage for host==

1. Check 'I am the host' and press 'Start Game'.

2. In game press TeknoGods Coop to host.

==Usage for client==

1. Enter IP Address of host and press 'Start Game'.

2. In game press TeknoGods Coop to join.

Set your Player ID and open ports:

Each player needs a different PlayerID to connect and this number is tied to your stats file. In the game's main directory open the players2 folder to see your stats files. Your player number will be the last 8 digits in the filename. Set this before you begin playing: In the games main folder, open teknogods.ini with notepad and replace ID=\ with ID=any eight digit number.

Example: ID=01001000

You may need to enable port forwarding for port 29184 [UDP] in your router/firewall.

For more info and support for TeknoGod's Loader see this forum post.

Enjoy.

If you like it - buy it.

OLD INFO / FILES---------------

Reloaded's Release:
The content of the Crack folder on DVD2 contains Update 1 files and Reloaded's game fix.
To update the game to Update 2, install the contents of this archive to your game folder.

Applying Game Fixes:
Reloaded's Release:
After copying the contents of the Crack folder on DVD2 image into game directory.
NOTE: To fix Reloaded's FPS bug, install the hybrid game fix below.
Steam Release via hldsupdatetool:
Install this hybrid game fix into the game directory and enjoy both Solo and Special Ops play!!
The hybrid fix includes Reloaded's steam_api.dll and 3DM's singleplayer .exe fix.

Set your Nickname [both]:
Extract this name changer [by madsheep] into your game folder and run it to change your name.

Red Orchestra 2 Dedicated Server Tutorial [Windows]

2011-09-24T19:16:00.015-04:00

This tutorial is for a WINDOWS setup and was tested with RedOrchestra2WindowsDedicated Version 9 (Sept. 24, 2011). It will allow for LAN connections without the need for Steam. Clients must use Skidrow's game fix and connect via console command [open: IP:port].

Prerequisites:

What is a Dedicated Server?
Setup a static IP address on Server

Port Forwarding if behind a router.

You need to know your External [WAN] IP address.

Learn all this @ www.portforward.com
Turn Off Windows Firewall!

I. Installation:

1. Download hldsupdatetool.exe setup file.
This tool is used to download and update the dedicated server.
2. Run hldsupdatetool.exe and install it into a folder. eg. C:\SRCDS
3. Now go to C:\SRCDS and double click hldsupdatetool.exe. [This will update the tool.]
4. To download the files for your RO2 dedicated server:

Create a new text file in C:\SCRDS\ with this code:

update_RO2.bat

hldsupdatetool.exe -command update -game "redorchestra2" -dir C:\SRCDS\ro2

pause

Save as update_RO2.bat and exit. Double click on RO2_update.bat to start downloading server files.
[This may take a while and you may need to run it more than once to get all files at 100%]

5. Run the UE3Redist.exe file located in C:\SRCDS\ro2\Binaries\Windows
6. Make sure you install .Net 3.5 and Visual C++:
Download Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 SP1 Redistributable Package: 32-bit or 64-bit
Download Microsoft's .net Framework 3.5

II. Configuration:

Server configuration files:
Server configuration files are located by default in the \ROGame\Config folder.
These are the main configuration files:
ROGame.ini - contains most of the gameplay modifying configuration functionality
ROEngine.ini - contains most of the functional setup configuration functionality
ROWeb.ini - contains configuration functionality for the Web administration system

Some settings you may want to change:
In ROEngine.ini, at the top:
[URL]
Port=7777   //this is your GamePort
PeerPort=7778
and near the bottom of the ini:
[OnlineSubsystemSteamworks.OnlineSubsystemSteamworks]
bUseVAC=true   //This turns on/off VAC. [true/false]

In ROGame.ini,
[Engine.GameReplicationInfo]
ServerName=Red Orchestra Server   //This is the name of your server.
ShortName=ROServer

[ROGame.ROGameInfo]
RoundStartScreenTime=8
bLANServer=True   //True sets server in LAN mode. False sets server for internet.

[ROGame.ROGameInfo]
PunkbusterServerProfile=0   //This sets the Punkbuster Level for the server.

//0=off, 1=LOW, 2=MED, and 3 = HIGH.

Ports to Open:
There are two important ports for the game that both need to be open in the firewall and/or router, the game port and the steam port.
Game Port: by default this is 7777.
Steam Port: by default this is 27015.
If you change the Game Port the Steam port is automatically updated.
You can calculate your Steam port like this: Steam Port = 27015 + [GamePort - 7777].
So if you choose 7779 as your Game Port, using the equation above would give us 27017 for the Steam Port.

III. Starting Server:

You can start your RO2 server from the command line, by making a batch file, or by using the default ro2server.bat file located in C:\SRCDS\ro2.

Example command line for launching server [default ro2server.bat parameters]:

start .\Binaries\win32\ROGame TE-Apartments?minplayers=0 -seekfreeloadingserver

To create a Startup batch file:

1- Go to your C:\SRCDS\ro2 directory and create a new text file named RO2Server_Start.bat.
2- Add the following line of code to the batch file:

RO2Server_Start.bat

start .\Binaries\Win32\ROGame FF-Apartments?minplayers=12?maxplayers=64 -seekfreeloadingserver -log=ServerLog.log

You could change FF-Apartments to whichever map you prefer.
And you can change ?minplayers= to set the number of bots.
Save the .bat when finished. Double Click RO2Server_Start.bat to start server. :)

Here is the breakdown of the command line parameters:
ROGame - This is the game server's executable file.
FF-Apartments - This is the name of the map that launches on server startup.
minplayers - This sets the number of bots on the server until they are filled with real players.
maxplayers - This is the max number of players allowed on the server
-seekfreeloadingserver - Important! Make sure you use this command

Other useful parameters:
-multihome - This specifies which IP the server will run on, necessary only if your server has more than one local address/NIC adapter. [Put your External/WAN IP address here].
-port - This specifies the primary port for the game (default is 7777), necessary if you are running multiple servers on the same IP. Note, this value can also be set in ROEngine.ini under the [URL] section.
-configsubdir=- This will create a folder under ..\ROGame\config\ so each server instance can have it's own ini files if running multiple server instances out of the same install folder.

IV. Configure WebAdmin:

NOTE: This will allow you to use http to log into the administrator web interface. After restarting your server you should have the additional Administrators tab in the WebAdmin.

1. Stop your server.
2. Open the default startup batch file [ro2server.bat] and remove ?adminpass=123
3. Open ROWEB.ini, scroll down to [IpDrv.WebServer] and change the following to "true":
bEnabled=true
4. Open ROWebAdmin.ini and add the following line under [WebAdmin.WebAdmin]:
AuthenticationClass=WebAdmin.MultiWebAdminAuth
5. Start your server. A new ini file ROMultiAdmin.ini will be created.
6. Close the server and open ROMultiAdmin.ini and add the following lines:

[IniVersion]
-somenumbershere-

[Admin MultiAdminData]
DisplayName=
Password=1f95ec61b6ef02b5d2b138654da138bfdbbc7f3c
Order=DenyAllow
bEnabled=True

Note: [Admin MultiAdminData] the username is in bold font.
The 1f95ec61b6ef02b5d2b138654da138bfdbbc7f3c password hash translates to Admin.
7. Start the server and Login to WebAdmin:
Open a web browser and type in the static IP Address of your server with the port 8080.
For Example: http://192.168.1.123:8080/ServerAdmin will bring you to the log-in page.
The default username/password is Admin/Admin (which is case sensitive!).
8. First thing you should do when you are logged in is to setup the Administrators and change the default password in the webadmin (or you can manually edit ROMultiAdmin.ini).

V. Cracking Server:

NOTE: This will only allow an unranked server to be created.
During our testing we disabled punkbuster - so if there's any problems disable it.

Install Rev-Emu:

*NEW* RO2_Server_fix [RevEmu_28082011] *NEW*
Extract this to your Server folder.
This will allow updated clients using the Skidrow fix to connect.
MediaFire

VI. Updating Server:

Update your server by running the update_RO2.bat you created at the beginning of this guide.
Then follow Step V again to re-crack Server.

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Additional Notes:

-Add your private server IP to EPCGaming's RO2 Server list. [live stats - coming soon]

-Keep Players up-to-date with patches and fixes in this post.

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ENJOY!

Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad - No Steam Edition

2011-09-23T09:45:00.022-04:00

Current Game Version: 1.0.0.12

How to Play Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad [minus Steam]:

Prerequisites:

Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 SP1 - [Included in UE3Redist.exe]
Microsoft's .net Framework 3.5 - Download and install .net 3.5

Quick Setup:

I. Install Red Orchestra 2:
Download the split archives and use 7-zip to extract to an empty folder [Red Orchestra 2].
After extraction, browse to ..\Binaries\windows:
Run UE3Redist.exe to install a DirectX update and Visual C++ 2008 SP1.
Also, run pbsvc_hos.exe to install punkbuster service.

II. Update Red Orchestra 2:
Update RO2 using the update archives linked below.
Download the split archives and use 7-zip to extract to your RO2 installation folder.
Or run the update installers and install to your RO2 installation folder.

III. Patch game and Play with Skidrow's Fix or RevLoader.
Extract Skidrow's Game Fix to your RO2 installation folder.
Open SKIDROW.ini with notepad and set your name.

IV. To Play on Private servers:

...To play on ranked servers - buy the game... :P

To play on private servers, or via LAN:
Connect via console command: open the console [`] and type:
open IP:Port
Replace IP:Port with the actual IP address and port of the server.

To create your own private server, see this post.

Have FUN!!!

:DOWNLOADS:

INSTALL:

RO2_Full_Clean_v1.0.0.0 full clean files
[5 GB archive / ~8.0 GB extracted]
[9-part split archive - use 7zip to extract]
Note: links are interchangeable.
Extract and run testfiles to check all 9 parts.
MegaUpload Share Folder
MultiUpload Mirrors:
Parts: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9

UPDATES:

RO2_Update_to_1.0.0.7
[2.29 GB split-archives / 3.39 GB extracted] - changelog
This is a cumulative patch which includes all previous updates.
Note: Links are interchangeable.
Extract and run testfiles to check all 12 parts.
12-part split archive - use 7zip to extract.
MediaFire Share Folder
MegaUpload Mirror
MultiUpload Mirrors:
Parts: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 -10 - 11 - 12

RO2_Update_1.0.0.7_to_1.0.0.11
[603 MB exe / 911 MB installed]- changelog
MultiUpload

*NEW* RO2_Update_1.0.0.11_to_1.0.0.12 *NEW*
Latest fixes included and Localizations added for ITA, DEU, POL, and RUS.
[126 MB exe / 225 MB installed]- changelog
MediaFire

PATCH GAME:

SKIDROW's Game Fix for v1006+
This is a 7zip archive with Skidrow's v2 fix.
[Still works as of version 1.0.0.11.]
MediaFire

Old Files:

RO2_Update_1.0.0.7_to_1.0.0.10
[130 MB exe / 227 MB installed]- changelog
MediaFire

RO2_Update_1.0.0.7_to_1.0.0.9
[128 MB exe / 223 MB installed]- changelog
MediaFire

RO2_Update_1.0.0.7_to_1.0.0.8
[128 MB exe / 223 MB installed]- changelog
MediaFire

RO2_Update_to_1.0.0.6 [Spet 24th]
[571 MB exe / 875 MB installed]
MegaUpload

SKIDROW's Game Fix for v1004
This is a 7zip archive with Skidrow's fix.
MediaFire

OLD INFO :
Around v1.0.0.9 or so, RevLoader no longer works with RO2:HOS.
The following is old info that pertains to RevLoader use - please use the Skidrow fix above to play.

RevLoader Patch
Install RO2_RevLoader to your RO2 installation folder.
Open rev.ini with notepad and set your name.
Note: You will need to disable VoIP in-game to prevent crash at start up.

RO2_RevLoader
Revolution Loader for Red Orchestra 2.
This RevLoader installer includes the 08-28-2011 build of steamclient.dll [no logging].
MediaFire

NOTE: To prevent start-up crash with RevLoader,

you will need to disable VoIP in the game:

In Windows 7, go to you games Config files located in:

C:\Users\[YourUserName]\MyDocuments\My Games\RedOrchestra2\ROGame\Config

and edit ROEngine.ini:

[VoIP]
VolumeThreshold=0.1
bHasVoiceEnabled=false

Take Windows 8 Developer Preview for a Testdrive in Virtual Box.

2011-09-14T16:00:00.006-04:00

What is Windows 8 Developer Preview?

[from MDL]:

"Microsoft has officially released the developer preview version of Windows 8 during the BUILD developer conference. The Windows Developer Preview is a pre-beta version of Windows 8 for developers, and thus is not suitable for those looking for stable or intending to run on production system, as the downloads include prerelease software that may change without notice.

The released Windows 8 Developer Preview has the build version of Windows 8.8102.0.WINMAIN_WIN8M3.110824-1030, or full build string for x86 edition of version 6.2 (Build 8102.101.x86fre.winmain_win8m3.110830-1739), or indicating it’s compiled and signed off on August 30th, 2011, and is still a build within M3 development brand. Meaning it’s pre-beta.

3 versions of downloads are currently available officially from Microsoft on MSDN. If you decides to install Windows 8 Developer Preview, do read the Windows Developer Preview guide [.pdf].

System Requirements:
1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
1 gigabyte (GB) RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit)
16 GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)
DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver
Taking advantage of touch input requires a screen that supports multi-touch

As it’s a prerelease software, some features are not available yet. According to Building Windows 8 blog, the preview build does not include the Windows Store, Windows Live Metro style apps, and some of the user interface features; and tha the focus of the preview is the API and development tools for building Metro style apps. In fact, Microsoft gives the following warning: The software is provided as is, and you bear the risk of using it. It may not be stable, operate correctly or work the way the final version of the software will. It should not be used in a production environment. The features and functionality in the prerelease software may not appear in the final version. Some product features and functionality may require advanced or additional hardware, or installation of other software."

Below are links to the 3 iso files. Select the one that suits both your needs and PC architecture:

Important Note: Before we begin, make sure your processor supports Virtualization Technology and it is enabled. Windows 8 will not work if your processor does not support Virtualization Technology. Most processors support Virtualization Technology but the option is not enabled by default. You can enable Virtualization Technology option from the BIOS. [see Prerequisites below]

:DOWNLOAD WINDOWS 8 ISO FILES HERE:

Windows Developer Preview English, 32-bit (x86) - 2.8 GB
Note: This installs Windows Developer Preview and Metro style apps on a 32-bit PC.
SHA-1 Hash: 4E0698BBABE01ED27582C9FC16AD21C4422913CC
WindowsDeveloperPreview-32bit-English.iso

Windows Developer Preview English, 64-bit (x64) - 3.6 GB
Note: This installs Windows Developer Preview and Metro style apps on a 64-bit PC.
SHA-1 Hash: 79DBF235FD49F5C1C8F8C04E24BDE6E1D04DA1E9
WindowsDeveloperPreview-64bit-English.iso

Windows Developer Preview with developer tools English, 64-bit (x64) - 4.8 GB
Note: This installs the following for developers:
64-bit Windows Developer Preview
Windows SDK for Metro style apps
Microsoft Visual Studio 11 Express for Windows Developer Preview
Microsoft Expression Blend 5 Developer Preview
28 Metro style apps including the BUILD Conference app
SHA-1 Hash: 6FE9352FB59F6D0789AF35D1001BD4E4E81E42AF
WindowsDeveloperPreview-64bit-English-Developer.iso

Prerequisites:

-Processor with Virtualization Technology (VT-x/AMD-V) - Use Microsoft's Detection Tool.
-And make sure it is activated in your BIOS.

Install VM Virtual Box:

Download and Install VM Virtual Box:
VM Virtual Box [for Windows]
(Mac, Linux and Solaris users, download it here.)

Create a New Virtual Machine:

Launch Virtual Box and Click on New. Click on Next at the Welcome screen.

Type a name for your Virtual Machine, and For OS Type, choose:
Operating System: Microsoft Windows
Version: Other Windows
Click next.

Select the amount of RAM you’d like to be allocated for your virtual machine. [Remember the system requirements above?]

Tick “Start-Up Disk” and choose “Create a new hard disk”. Clicking on Next will bring on a new wizard to create a virtual hard disk.

Click Next at first screen.

In second screen, select “VDI (VirtualBox Disk Image)” as the File Type.

In third screen, select “Dynamically expanding storage” as the Storage Type.

Click next and then select the size of the virtual drive. Select at-least 15-20GB. Click Next for the Summary page and then Hit "Create" for your New Virtual Disk.

Install Windows 8 on the Machine:

Select the Virtual Machine that you’ve just created and hit the Start button.

You will may be greeted by a popup about "Auto capture keyboard option turned on", just hit OK for the First Run Wizard.

Hit Next at the Wizard's Welcome screen.

Click the small Browse button on the far right and select your Windows 8 .iso file:

Click Next and and press start at the final screen to finish the process.

Now the Virtual Machine will start up and begin loading files from the iso file.

And if all goes well, you should end up with the following Installation Screen:

From here is the typical Windows installation. Select English language and Next.
Select Custom Installation -> choose the Hard disk you created earlier and install. Pretty simple.

After all the files are copied from the iso to the virtual Hard drive, the virtual machine will reboot.
Don't "press any key to boot from CD or DVD..." Allow it pass and automatically load from the hard drive instead.

You will be greeted with Developers Preview screen and windows will configure itself and reboot again.
After this second reboot, you should be welcomed by the License terms. Tick the acceptance box and click Accept.

At the Personalize Screen, give yer pc a name. and click Next.

This is the settings screen, you can customize settings now, or you can just click Use express settings and bother with them later.

One benefit of customizing your setting at the start, is that you can enter you Windows LIVE ID credentials to improve the Windows 8 experience. Either way, Windows 8 will load the login/welcome screen and after it finishes loading, you will be brought to the infamous START page.

And here is a shot of the Windows 8 Desktop:

Enjoy.

AlterIWnet Gives Dedicated Servers Back To COD: Modern Warfare 2 Players

2010-11-20T20:56:00.001-05:00

First they Giveth, then they Taketh Away. That is until AlterIWnet returned the power of 'personal' dedicated servers back to the players. AlterIWnet is an emulator project which emulates the IWNet server's for MW2. The idea is that you can play MW2 for free on AlterIWnet's servers with their modified client. Their servers also support the new DLC maps wich can be downloaded freely.

What is a Dedicated Server?

This post is not only an update to the old guide posted here, but celebrates the success of the AIW Team.
My goal is to help you update the game with the latest DLC, alterIWnet files, and to offer other miscellaneous goodies.

We will begin with complete instructions to update the Skidrow release [and Steam, if you downloaded it during the free weekend]. That will be followed by instructions to install the AIW client [AlterIWnet's Multiplayer Rip of MW2]. Downloads will be available at the bottom of this guide. This guide will include only player/clinet installations and a future post will deal with the actual dedicated server setup.

If you had previously used the old guide , or you are installing for the first time, this guide is suitable for you. The install section will focus on installing and updating the Skidrow release vs the MP Rip.

Prerequisites:

Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 SP1 - 32-bit or 64-bit

Microsoft's .net Framework 3.5

Microsoft's Direct X

Installation Notes:

If you want the whole game [singleplayer and multiplayer], download and install the 12 GB skidrow release.

If you have a desire for Multiplayer Only, download AlterIWnet's Multiplayer Rip at half the size - 6.7 GB.

Continue reading for installing and updating either version.

Installation [Skidrow/Steam Release]:

1 - Download and install Skidrow's Release if you don't already have it.
Install from the iso as usual into the default game directory:
Program Files\Activision\Modern Warfare 2
NOTE: Do NOT copy content from the Skidrow folder in this iso image.

2 - Download and install DLC content from the DLC Repositry.
Extract the contents of aIW-DLC1, aIW-DLC2 and aIW-Misc to your default game directory.
Click yes when prompted to merge / overwrite files.

3 - Download and install Bootstrap Update [Patch 3].
Extract the contents of Patch 3 [aIW-37a-10802.zip] to your default game directory.

4 - Set your Nickname.
In you game directory, run alterIWNet_configure.exe to set your nickname and click save.

5 - Update AlterIWnet files using auto-updater.
In you game directory, run iw4mp.exe and allow it to update your game files.
AlterIWnet will then prompt you to type a full sentence before you can continue. :)
Now you can choose a playlist and Join a Game!!

Installation [AlterIWnet's MP-Rip]:

1 - Download and install AlterIWnet's MP Rip.
Open Modern Warfare 2 - Multiplayer.7z with 7-zip and extract to a folder named Modern Warfare 2.
Default: Program Files\Activision\Modern Warfare 2

2 - Download and install DLC content from the DLC Repositry.
Extract the contents of aIW-DLC1, aIW-DLC2 and aIW-Misc to your default game directory.
Click yes when prompted to merge / overwrite files.

3 - Download and and run Move_Stimulus.exe.
Copy the Move_Stimulus.exe fils to your default game directory and execute it.

4 - Download and install Bootstrap Update [Patch 3].
Extract the contents of Patch 3 [aIW-37a-10802.zip] to your default game directory.

5 - Set your Nickname.
In you game directory, run alterIWNet_configure.exe to set your nickname and click save.

6 - Update AlterIWnet files using auto-updater.
In you game directory, run iw4mp.exe and allow it to update your game files.
AlterIWnet will then prompt you to type a full sentence before you can continue. :)
Now you can choose a playlist and Join a Game!!

View this video tutorial if you need a visual aid.

NOTES:

For an easy-to-use online/offline/LAN game launcher, try the CODMW2 Launcher v11.
If your iw4sp.exe gives you an error when trying to play singleplayer, grab the working exe from below.

:DOWNLOADS:

:REQUIRED: 

Skidrow Release

PROPER 

@thepiratebay

AlterIWnet's MultiPlayer Rip

Ripped Version for Multiplayer Only

AIW's torrent

MF Mirror

AIW's DLC Repository

aIW-DLC1, aIW-DLC2 and aIW-Misc

@thepiratebay

Move_Stimulus.exe

Required for MP Rip ONLY! 

 MediaFire

Patch 3: Bootstrap Update

This is the AlterIWnet Emulator files with auto-update functionality and fixed console. 

aIW-37a-10802.zip

MediaFire

:OPTIONAL:

COD MW2 Launcher Rev 11

for v1.3.37a++ (Online/Offline/LAN)

MediaFire

Singleplayer EXE

A working iw4sp.exe - Just in case you need it.

MediaFire

Check out AlterIWnet's Forum for current discussions regarding their awesome emulator.

How to install and play cracked Call Of Duty: Black Ops

2010-11-19T08:52:00.023-05:00

Updated NOV 21 - Killstreaks and other Info:

Updated NOV 24 - NEW Teknogod's Bot Loader v0.5 / Simplified Guide.

Updated Dec 1st - Update 2 & 3 / Guide Revision.
Updated Dec 18th - Update 4 / New Tools / Guide Revision.
Updated Dec 19th - New CoDBoCCTool ~~v1.5.~~ / v1.51 released
Updated Dec 22 - Added Teknogod's Bot Loader v0.7
Updated Dec 28 - Added SanX's GunGame Mod / Expert's Tool Updated

Prerequisites:

Microsoft Visual C++ 2008: 32-bit or 64-bit

Microsoft's Direct X [November 2010] *NEW*

NOTE: After installing the game,
the latest versions of Visual C++ and DirectX [June 2010] redistributes can be found in the game's default directory in the Redist folder: Run vcredist_x86.exe to install Visual C++ and in the Redist/DirectX folder, run DXSetup.exe to install the DirectX runtimes.

Also, Make sure you have the latest video and audio drivers installed for your hardware.

1 - Installation:

A - Download and install Skidrow's Release if you don't already have it.
Install from the iso as usual into the default game directory:
Program Files\Activision\Call of Duty - Black Ops
NOTE: Do NOT copy content from the Skidrow folder in this iso image.

B - Download and install Call of Duty Black Ops Update 4 Read Nfo- Skidrow.7z.*NEW*
Extract Call.of.Duty.Black.Ops.Update.4.exe with 7zip and install it into your default game directory.
Next, Extract the contents of the Update's Skidrow folder to your game directory.
NOTE: Update 4 is a cumulative patch which includes Update 1, 2, and 3.

2 - How to play...

A - To play Solo/Singleplayer with Skidrow's Cracked BlackOps.EXE:

The game installer should have placed shortcuts on yer desktop for Single-player and Multi-player.
The Call of Duty Black Ops shortcut will launch Skidrow's cracked BlackOps.exe allowing you to enjoy a very impressive Single player game.
Note: When launched for the first time, a config.cfg file will be written to your Black Ops\players folder.
You can edit config.cfg to set your player name by editting the following line:

seta name "Unknown Soldier"

B1 - To play Multiplayer with Bots using Skidrow's Cracked BlackOpsMP.EXE:
NOTE: Multiplayer Online / LAN does NOT work - Go buy the game for that!! :P
Use Florian007's exe for loading map with bots.
Run Skidrow's BlackOpsMP.exe. Open the console [~] and load a map with this command, for example:

/map mp_cracked

The map will fail to load and you will receive this notice:

"You must be signed in to the PC Network to play online matches."

Take note: While the MP game was loading for the first time, it created a cfg file in players folder called config_mp.cfg.

On its own, Skidrow's MP exe doesn't allow loading maps, but you can EITHER use it in conjunction with TeknoGod's Bot Loader ~~or Deathmax's BO_Patcher~~ or use Florian007"s MP.exe to start a map with bots.

B2 - To play Multiplayer with bots using TeknoGod's Bot_Loader_v0.7: *NEW*
TG's BotLoader includes Itsmodsloader and some Mods making life easier for everyone!

Changelog v0.7
- update 4 support added
- kicked update support for 1 / 2 / 3
- updated latest ismodloader.dll (thx SuperNovaAO)
NOTE: Requires Skidrow's Steamless Update #4 MP Executable!

Usage: Extract BOLoader.exe to your default game directory. First, run the loader and set your options.
Check 'inject Modloader/start mod' and push to 'Custom MOD' button to choose your custom _rank.gsc file.
Then push 'Save/Start'.

The game will start and at the menu screen press Alt + F10. You will hear an audible cue. The console will automatically open, input your selected options, and the map will load with bots - this may take a minute. Be patient. :)
Take note: The Loader/Game will create a config_mp.cfg.for first time runners, and will add the missing dvars for cfgs that already exist.

B3 - To play Multiplayer with bots using Florian007's MP.exe [for update 4]: *NEW* *Recommended*

Florian007's MP.exe bypasses the "connecting..." screen and allows playing with bots.
Extract Florian007's BlackOpsMP.exe to your default game folder overwriting when prompted.

Start the MP.EXE. Enjoy NOT WAITING for the "connecting..." screen and its following error message to appear. :)

Open console [~] and type:

/map mp_cracked

and the map will load with bots. Have Fun!!
Note: Here is the default config_mp.cfg file just in case you need it.

3 - How to install and play Game MODs:

A1 - Download and install ItsModsLoader v3 [Credits:SuperNovaAO @ It's Mods] *NEW*

Extract ItsModsLoader to your game directory.
Put your gsc-files inside the mod directory
(your gsc file would go into the mod\maps\mp\gametypes\ directory).
You can edit your mod and reload it via the \map_restart in the console.
No need to restart the game.
Run the Mod.exe. Run the game. Play your mods.

For a good source of custom game mods, check the itsmod's forum section HERE.

A2 - Download and install master131's ModSelector for ItsModsloader:
This is an addon program for ItsModsloader that allows you to neatly sort and load multiple mods.

Extract the ModSelector file into your game directory [where ItsModsloader is.] Inside your mod folder create a new folder named ModList or the ModSelector will give an error complaining it cannot be found. Inside your ModList folder, create your custom mod folders and name them anything you like - these will be the names you select within ModSelector. Each custom mod folder you create should have the following folder structure: custom mod folder\maps\mp\gametypes with each mod's gsc files [_rank.gsc] placed in the gametypes folder.

Run ModSelector.exe, choose a mod, and click Start ModLoader. Then launch BlackOps and play.

B - Download and install Expert's Custom Class Tool v1.53 *NEW*

v1.53 :- 2nd attachment menu shows worng attachments after selecting warlord perk - (fixed)
v1.52 :- Output method is resets itself when you open the tool again - (fixed)
v1.51
-minor bugfixes

Version 1.5 Features :
- You can change the Camouflage for the weapons (and you can select it to change randomly in every respawn )
- You can change the lens and reticles for the "Red Dot" & "Reflex" Sights (and you can select them to change randomly in every respawn)
- Weapons and Perks Information are available , just move the mouse over the Weapon/Perk list or picture (all information taken from : www.cod7blackops.com )
- Support for ItsModsloader
- Leveling up in every respawn has been removed (so you will Level up normally , but your rank will reset after loading another map)
- Fixed some little bugs in the attachments (thank you SnaX)
Extract CoDBoCCTool.exe into your game folder and run it.

For more informations click on ? button in the tool.

C - Download and install SanX's GunGame Mod v1.8 *NEW*

SanX GunGame 1.8 Features:
-Custom weapon loadout creation through a multidimensional array
-2 New personal loadouts focusing first on Silent Kills with Hatchet as final weapon and the second on Speed, Grip and Maneuverability
-If a player gets killed by another player who has a weapon older of 10 tiers respect to his own he gets demoted
-If a player gets killed by the first weapon in the progression (The pistol), and he is 10 tiers or more in advantage he gets demoted 2 times

The archive contains:
- SanX GunGame 1.8 (gun.gsc).
- A modified Deathmax 4.9 _rank.gsc file to get Random Camo weapons and Random facepaints in games like (SharpShooter, Gun game, One in a Chamber, Sticks and stones).
- A modified _bot.gsc file that creates a new difficulty level called "rude" for bots, it is more challenging than "normal", but not as cheating as "hard", and in my opinion apart from the standar behaviour of bots on autoaim, seeing you through thin objiects or smoke, behaves alot more realistically than the other difficulty levels.
- A png image which shows how to set the new difficulty level in your config_mp.cfg file wich is found under \GAMEDIR\players directory.
Notice: From the file you can even learn how to setup TDM with a number of bot allies different from the enemies number.

SanX GunGame 1.8 mode requires a compatible main mod, still Expert mod isn't fixed so you need to use the _rank.gsc provided. All the .gsc files provided need to go in the same dir as _rank.gsc that usually is \GAMEDIR\mod\maps\mp.

More mod info inbound - eventually...

4 - Configs, Commands, and more Information:

Note: Your config.cfg [singleplayer] and config_mp.cfg [multiplayer] files are located here:
C:\Program Files\Activision\Call of Duty - Black Ops\players
Use Notepad++ to edit your config files. Save when done.

To Easily Edit your config files, use master131's Black Ops Configuration Utility [v1 beta 2]:*NEW*

This allows you to edit various settings to help optimize or customize the game for your needs and requirements. It's has some other features aswell like a playercard creator and an option to edit the config manually!

  Important Config Settings [For Config_mp.cfg]:

To set player name:

seta name "Unknown Soldier"

Hardware Settings:

 For Multi-core CPU's [0=single, 1=multi]:

seta r_multithreaded_device "1"
For Multi-GPU's [0=single, 1=multi]:

seta r_multiGpu "0"
Multiplayer Settings:

To set the difficulty / number of bots:

seta scr_bot_difficulty "normal"

seta scr_bots_managed_all "23"

seta scr_bots_managed_spawn "23" 
To set Max Players for server:

seta sv_maxclients "24" 

To set Score limit, Time limit, and Friendly Fire:

seta scr_tdm_scorelimit "30000"

seta scr_tdm_timelimit "20"

seta scr_team_fftype "1"

  More Config Settings:
Disable show breath hint:

seta cg_drawBreathHint "0"

 Disable show jump hint:

seta cg_drawMantleHint "0"

Shows nearby flashes/stuns with an arrow:

seta cg_hudGrenadeIconEnabledFlash "1"

Shows fps ["Off" to disable]

seta cg_drawFPS "Simple" 

seta cg_blood "0"

seta cg_brass "0"

seta cl_maxpackets "100"

seta cl_maxPing "80"

seta cl_packetdup "2"

seta com_maxfps "120"

seta r_blur_allowed "0"

seta r_distortion "0"

seta r_dof_enable "0"

seta r_flame_allowed "0"

seta r_gfxopt_dynamic_foliage "0"

seta r_gfxopt_water_simulation "0"

seta r_glow_allowed "0"

seta r_motionblur_enable "0"

seta r_specular "0"

seta r_waterSheetingFX_allowed "0"

seta r_zfeather "0"

seta ragdoll_enable "0"

seta ragdoll_max_simulating "0"

seta snaps "30"

This is the red circle that displays when you get hit.

Makes it more of an arrow:

seta cg_hudDamageIconHeight "150"

seta cg_hudDamageIconInScope "0"

seta cg_hudDamageIconOffset "10"

seta cg_hudDamageIconTime "5000"

seta cg_hudDamageIconWidth "50"

  Important Console Commands - Maps and Gametypes:

To load a map, use the following command followed by the mapname:

/map mapname

Here is a list of mapnames:

Multiplayer Maps:

mp_array             - Array

mp_cairo             - Havana

mp_cosmodrome  - Launch

mp_cracked        - Cracked

mp_crisis           - Crisis

mp_duga               - Grid

mp_firingrange - Firing Range

mp_hanoi             - Hanoi

mp_havoc            - Jungle

mp_mountain      - Summit

mp_nuked            - Nuketown

mp_radiation     - Radiation

mp_russianbase - WMD

mp_villa            - Villa

Zombie Maps [use in SinglePlayer Menu]:

zombie_pentagon - Pentagon

zombie_theater  - Kino der Toten

zombietron           - Dead Ops Arcade - You can cheat here!

SinglePlayer Maps:

creek_1               - 

cuba                     - 

flashpoint          - 

frontend              - 

fullahead           - 

hue_city              - 

int_escape         - 

khe_sanh             - 

kowloon                - 

rebirth               - 

river                    - 

underwaterbase  - 

vorkuta               - 

wmd                        -

To restart the current map use this command:

/map_restart

To play any gametype, type one of the following into the console before you load the map:

g_gametype tdm   - Team deathmatch (Default)

g_gametype dm    - Free-for-all

g_gametype sab   - Sabotage

g_gametype dem   - Demolition

g_gametype ctf   - Capture the flag

g_gametype sd    - Search and destroy

g_gametype dom   - Domination

g_gametype koth  - Headquarters

g_gametype hlnd  - Stick and Stones

g_gametype gun   - Gun mode

g_gametype shrp  - Sharpshooter

g_gametype oic   - One in the Chamber

You can type multiple commands into the console at one time by separating them with a semicolon [;]:

To select gametype and load map, type this into the console:

/g_gametype tdm; map mp_cracked;

  More Important Console Commands:

Enabling Developer Mode to set sv_cheats to 1:

To load a map in developer mode [to enable cheats]:

   /devmap mp_mapname

Cheat commands [requires map started in dev mode]:

To enable godmode:

   /god

To enable noclip [fly and go through walls]:

/noclip
To enable flying:

/ufo

To give ammo: 

   /give ammo

To give full health:

/give health

To give weapons *[see weapon_list]: 

   /give weaponname

To give all weapons:

/giveall
To make Enemies not target you:

/notarget
To kill yourself:

/killOther misc. commands:
To set Max Players for server:

/sv_maxclients 24 

To set Friendly Fire [requires map restart]:

/scr_team_fftype 1
To enable hardcore mode [requires map restart]:

/scr_hardcore 1
To enable thirdperson view:

/cg_thirdperson 1

*Please check the weapon_lists for a full list of names:
Multiplayer_weapon_list.txt
Zombie_weapon_list.txt

Here are attachments and specialty/perk lists:
attachments.txt
specialty_list.txt 
specialty and perk.txt

  Zombies and Secret Passwords:

To unlock Zombie maps:

Beat the SinglePlayer Campaign, or edit config.cfg:

seta zombiefive_discovered "1"

seta zombietron_discovered "1" 

Secrets and Passwords:

At the main menu [SinglePlayer], look down at your arms while sitting in your chair. Alternate right/left mouse??? 

Eventually you will break free.

You will find a computer terminal behind  the chair you were sitting in.

Go up to it and activate it...

You can use the following passwords to unlock stuff:

Type 3ARC UNLOCK to unlock all levels in campaign and all zombie levels.

Type 3ARC INTEL to get all Intel pieces.

Type ZORK to play the classic game ZORK.

Type DOA to unlock Dead Ops Arcade.

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ENJOY!

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B - Download and install Expert's Custom Class Tool v1.5

B - Download and install Expert's Custom Class Tool v1.0
Features:
- you can full customize 5 classes like the original game (weapons , attachments , equipments , perks ...etc)
- you can rename your classes too
- the classes system in the mode works like the original game (so the classes menu will appear automatically in the beginning of the round .... and if you select another class during the game it will not change until you Re-Spawn)
Extract CoDBoCCTool.exe into your game folder and run it.

For more informations click on ? button in the tool.

More mod info inbound - eventually...

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B - Download and install Call of Duty Black Ops Update 1 Read Nfo- Skidrow.7z.
Extract Call.of.Duty.Black.Ops.Update.1.exe with 7zip and install it into your default game directory.
Next, Extract the contents of the Update's Skidrow folder to your game directory.

C - Download and install Call of Duty Black Ops Update 2 and 3- Skidrow.7z.
Extract Call.of.Duty.Black.Ops.Update.1.exe with 7zip and install it into your default game directory.
Next, Extract the contents of the Update's Skidrow folder to your game directory.

B1 - To play Multiplayer with bots using Florian007's_MP(b).exe: *Recommended*

Florian007's MP.exe bypasses the "connecting..." screen and allows playing with bots.
Extract Florian007's BlackOpsMP.exe to your default game folder overwriting when prompted.

Start the MP.EXE. Enjoy NOT WAITING for the "connecting..." screen and its following error message to appear. :)

Open console [~] and type:

/map mp_cracked

and the map will load with bots. Have Fun!!
Note: Here is the default config_mp.cfg file just in case you need it.

A - Download and install ItsModsLoader v2 [Credits:SuperNovaAO @ It's Mods]

Note: This mod is detected by VAC2, and has been patched by the new Update.
Use only in private matches with sv_vac set to 0.
For legit players, restart steam and start the game without this hack if you wish to play online without being banned.

Extract ItsModsLoader to your game directory.
Put your gsc-files inside the mods-directory
(so the _rank.gsc would go into the mod\maps\map\gametypes\ directory).
You can edit your mod and reload it via the \map_restart in the console.
No need to restart the game.
Run the Mod.exe. Run the game. Play your mods.

Use the following _rank.gsc files for even more fun:

B - Download and install Deathmax's Killstreak Playground Mod [version 4.5]
Deathmax's Playground Mod is basically a testing grounds for random crap.
Note: Copy/paste the contents of the pastebin to your _rank.gsc file.

Version 4.5 - http://bo.pastebin.com/93deL2Ve

Changelog:

Now includes a menu to change the number of bots ingame
Added checks for wager matches, will no longer run the mod in wager matches
Some slight code cleanup

Known issues:

The menu will get alot more sensitive over time
The menus still can glitch and show an incorrect menu

C - Download and install Holi60's Custom Classes Mod
This is Holi60's gsc files which implement custom classes.

Customize:

-Primary Weapon
-Secondary Weapon
-Inventory
-Frag/Special Grenade

From the readme:

1.Open _class.gsc and in TestClass() sector customize your classes
2.Save
3.Use your Mod Loader
4.Start map.
5.When the game starts select your class and press ESC and select another because there is a little bug :(
6.Play and enjoy :D

D - How to Customize a Class via your _renk.gsc file. [creds to Azrael_PT]
~~After installing ItsModsLoader, place DeathMax's _rank.gsc file into mod\maps\map\gametypes\ directory as instructed above.~~
Open the rank.gsc file with Wordpad/Notepad++ and go to the bottom of the page.
Among the 4 classes [Sniper, LMG, SMG, Assault], edit each section for weapons/equipment, grenades, perks, ad killstreaks.
Sniper class, for example:

giveSniper()

{

gun = "l96a1_vzoom_extclip_mp";

secondary = "python_speed_mp";

equipment = "claymore_mp";

self clearPerks();

self takeAllWeapons();

self giveWeapon("knife_mp");

self GiveMaxAmmo("knife_mp");

self giveWeapon(secondary);

self GiveMaxAmmo(secondary);

self giveWeapon(gun);

self GiveMaxAmmo(gun);

self giveWeapon("hatchet_mp");

self giveWeapon("concussion_grenade_mp");

self giveWeapon(equipment);

self setActionSlot(3, "weapon", equipment);

self switchToWeapon(gun);

self setPerk("specialty_fastweaponswitch");

self setPerk("specialty_fastreload");

self setPerk("specialty_fastads");

self setPerk("specialty_holdbreath");

self setPerk("specialty_bulletdamage");

self.killstreak[0] = "killstreak_rcbomb";

self.killstreak[1] = "killstreak_airstrike";

self.killstreak[2] = "killstreak_helicopter_player_firstperson";

maps\mp\gametypes\_hardpoints::giveOwnedKillstreak();

self freezeControls(false);

}

RED = Weapons and equipment

Yellow = Grenades

Blue = Perks

Green = Killstreaks

Just change the values that are inside the " " to the ones that you want.

Save the _rank.gsc file with a custom name [ie. mycustom_rank.gcs]. ~~Open ITModsLoader.exe~~. Load the rank.gsc file in BoLoader via the 'Custom MOD' button. Start the game via the Loader.

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B - To play Multiplayer with Bots using Skidrow's Cracked BlackOpsMP.EXE:
NOTE: Multiplayer Online / LAN does NOT work - Go buy the game for that!! :P

Use Skidrow's crack with TG's Bot Loader for loading map with bots.
Run Skidrow's BlackOpsMP.exe and the game opens to a "connecting..." screen.
After a few seconds an Error pops up stating "...the server cannot be connected to..."
just 'Exit' the Error Message. Open the console [~] and load a map with this command, for example:

/map mp_cracked

The map will fail to load and you will receive this notice:

"You must be signed in to the PC Network to play online matches."

Take note: While the MP game was loading for the first time, it created a cfg file in players folder called config_mp.cfg.

On its own, Skidrow's MP exe doesn't allow loading maps, but you can use it in conjunction with TeknoGod's Bot Loader or Deathmax's BO_Patcher to start a map with bots.

B1 - To play Multiplayer with bots using TeknoGod's Bot_Loader_v0.5:
New in v0.5 is the inclusion of Itsmodsloader and Deathmax's Killstreak Mod making life easier for everyone!

Changelog v0.5
- killstreak support (mod included)
- choose classes (mod included)
- use custom mods
- injector/modloader included (no external stuff needed)
- save name
- "console open key" can be changed
NOTE: Requires Skidrow's Steamless Update #1 Executable!

Usage: Extract BOLoader.exe to your default game directory. First, run the loader and set your options.
Check 'inject Modloader/start mod' and push to 'Custom MOD' button to choose your custom _rank.gsc file.
Then push 'Save/Start'.

The game will start and at the menu screen press Alt + F10. You will hear an audible cue. The console will automatically open, input your selected options, and the map will load with bots - this may take a minute. Be patient. :)
Take note: The Loader/Game will create a config_mp.cfg.for first time runners, and will add the missing dvars for cfgs that already exist.

3 - How to install and play Killstreak MOD:
Use the new TG Bot Loader v0.5 to load custom mods easily...
use this section to create your own custom class:

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-------------------------Old, Out-dated, Archived Files [circa N0V 24]-------------------------------

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3-How to play...

B1 - To play Multiplayer with bots using TeknoGod's Bot_Loader_0.2:
Extract BOLoader.exe to your default game directory.
First, run the loader and set your options. Then push Start.

The game will start and at the menu screen press Alt + F10. You will hear an audible "OK".
The console will automatically open, input your selected options, and the map will load with bots.
Take note: The Loader/Game will create a config_mp.cfg.for first time runners, and will add the missing dvars for cfgs that already exist.

An alternative to TeknoGod's Loader is Deathmax's BO_Listen_Server_Patcher:

B2 - To play Multiplayer with bots using Deathmax's BO_Patcher.exe:

Copy BO_Patcher.exe to your default game folder. Run the Patcher [as admin] and you will see this:

Now start Skidrow's MP.exe and while it is loading the "connecting..." screen, alt+tab out of the game.
And click the "Patch All" button in the Patcher. You will see this:

Now go back into the game [allow time for the error message to appear], open console, and load a map:

/map mp_cracked

Take note: The Patcher will create a config_mp.cfg.for first time runners, and will add the missing dvars for cfgs that already exist.
This patcher allegedly unlocks ALL console commands such as cg_thirdperson and scr_bots_manged_all.
[For third person view and number of bots, respectively.]

Yet another way to play with bots is to use the following NoSteam Offline Fixed EXE.

C - To play Multiplayer with bots using BlackOpsMP_Offline_(nosteam).rar:

Note: This method does NOT work with TG's Bot Loader.
Copy BlackOpsMP.exe to your default game folder overwriting when prompted.

It will also require you to copy players/config_mp.cfg to your game folder, but if you have already run TeknoGod's Loader or DeathMax's Patcher, then a working cfg has already been generated for you and the one in this rar is not needed.

Start the nosteam EXE. Wait for the "connecting..." screen and its following error message to appear.

Open console [~] and type:

/map mp_cracked

and the map will load with bots.

D - To play Multiplayer with bots using Florian007's_MP.exe: *NEW* *Recommended*

Florian007's MP.exe bypasses the "connecting..." screen and allows playing with bots.
Extract Florian007's BlackOpsMP.exe to your default game folder overwriting when prompted.

Start the MP.EXE. Enjoy NOT WAITING for the "connecting..." screen and its following error message to appear. :)

Open console [~] and type:

/map mp_cracked

and the map will load with bots. Have Fun!!

4- How to install custom killstreaks mod:

A - Download and install ItsModsLoader [Credits:SuperNovaAO @ It's Mods]

Known bugs:

At this moment files that do not get called by the game will not get loaded so you have to add everything into existing files. Sorry.

B - Download and install Deathmax's Killstreak Playground Mod [version 1]
Deathmax's Playground Mod is basically a testing grounds for random crap.
Note: The file above shows you where to install it, and use the pastebin links below to edit the _rank.gsc files.

Version 1 - http://bo.pastebin.com/93deL2Ve

Features:

It has a basic class selector that is hardcoded (change what weapons you want in the GSC)
Proper killstreaks (also change it in the GSC)
Levels everyone up to P15 LVL50

Known issues:

Hitting the class selection buttons while in killcam WILL select a class (most of the time SMG, since thats on the use key) You might need to spam the key for it to select. You need to switch weapons to actually see the weapon.

Version 2 - http://bo.pastebin.com/6yQ1njTx

Changelog:

Now contains a fix for in-killcam selection of class. Spam all the way you want. 1 second grace period right after a killcam ends before being able to select classes.

Known issues:

In non-optimal conditions, the fix might
a) Not allow you to select a class at all, requiring a restart.
b) Still allow class selection right after death before killcam.
Haven't applied the suggestion that ZeroDeception said to fix a minor issue with the guns.

Version 3.2 - http://bo.pastebin.com/1fgKFf2r *NEW*

Changelog:

Fixed issue with requiring weapon switch (thanks Extremepro)
Text notification when class is selected (thanks Extremepro)
Now with equipment! (C4, tactical insertion, claymore, camera spike, etc)
Cleaned up the code abit, now you just need to change one string instead of 2/3 to change weapons.
Now uses actionslots to select instead of other crappy keys (with the discovery of the other functions, you are able to add more classes)
Initial text notification now displays what your keys are bound to instead of being hardcoded.

Now your killstreaks don't go byebye after you die and select a class.

Known issues:

self freezeControls(true) will cause ActionSlot*ButtonPressed to fail - aka you can move while selecting class

C - Download and install ExremePro's _rank.gsc [based on Deathmax's v2.]
This is ExtremePro's _rank.gsc based on Deathmax's version 2.

Changelog:

Changed killstreaks and perks according to specific Classes
Changed a couple of the secondary grenades
Took out the shotgun from the LMG
when you select a class, msg will pop-up class name

Fixed issues:

When you press the weapon button you get nothing and you have to scroll to get the weapon, now you can get it right away when you press the accociated keys.
Changed from pistol spawns first to primary weapon

D - How to Customize Killstreaks to your own personal taste. [creds to Onikrulz]
After installing ItsModsLoader, place DeathMax's _rank.gsc file into mod\maps\map\gametypes\ directory as instructed above.
Open the rank.gsc file with Wordpad/Notepad++ and go to the bottom of the page.
Among the 4 classes made by DeathMax (Sniper, LMG, SMG, Assault)
Look for this part:

self.killstreak[0] = "killstreak_rcbomb";
self.killstreak[1] = "killstreak_napalm";
self.killstreak[2] = "killstreak_helicopter_gunner";

And replace the killstreak_ names with anyone from this list:

killstreak_spyplane             3 Kills – Spy Plane

killstreak_rcbomb               3 Kills – RC-XD (RC bomb)

killstreak_counteruav           4 Kills – Counter Spy Plane

killstreak_tow_turret_drop      4 Kills – SAM Turret

killstreak_supply_drop          5 Kills – Care Package

killstreak_napalm               5 Kills – Napalm Strike

killstreak_auto_turret_drop     6 Kills – Sentry Gun

killstreak_mortar               6 Kills – Mortar Team

killstreak_helicopter_comlink   7 Kills – Attack Helicopter

killstreak_m220_tow_drop        7 Kills – Valkyrie Rockets

killstreak_spyplane_direction   8 Kills – Blackbird

killstreak_airstrike            8 Kills – “Rolling Thunder”

killstreak_helicopter_gunner    9 Kills – Chopper Gunner

killstreak_dogs                 11 Kills – Attack Dogs

killstreak_helicopter_player_firstperson - 11 Kills – Gunship

Save the rank.gsc file. Open ITModsLoader.exe. Start the game
Play the maps and enjoy kill based killstreaks like the legit version :)
3 killstreaks per player is by default (set by Treyarch) so this is as good as it can get. for now.
You can also change the weapon loadouts for each class. :)

L4D2: Mutations Mod

2010-04-25T14:47:00.005-04:00

L4D2: Mutations Mod

The Mutation mode, which is a weekly changing DLC game mode, is currently playing the Realism Versus game type and is set to feature the already confirmed Chainsaw Massacre in the coming weeks, but a Steam forum goer by the name of Thegreenthing16 has uncovered a load more of names and details of possible upcoming Mutation game types.

Continue Reading to learn how to play the new mutations NOW!!

From the FacePunch post:

This is a mod that allows the mutations gamemodes to work.

It includes:

* Chainsaws (coop) - Everyone starts with a Chainsaw (unlimited fuel) and a pistol (unlimited ammo), there aren't any other kinds of weapons spawning, so it's just what you have at the beginning.
* Four Swordsmen (coop) - Kinda like Chainsaws, except you start with katanas and no pistols, and there are only S.I., no Commons.
* Hardcore (coop) -If everyone dies, you have to restart the campaign, so no restarting maps, you have to restart the whole thing!
* Headshot Only (coop) - Self descriptive, commons only die with headshots.
* Last Man On Earth (singleplayer) - It's you... against the S.I. (extremely scary)
* M60s (coop) - Survivors start with only M60s (limited ammo) and a Desert Eagle, once you run out of ammo, you're screwed.
* Max Specials (survival) - It's survival, with 8 S.I. at any given time!
* Bleed Out/Temp Health (coop) - Everyone starts with 100 decaying health (pills-like), there are no medkits, only pills and adrenaline.
* Protect the VIP aka Gnome (coop, versus) -There is a gnome next to you at the beginning, carry it through the campaign, person carrying the gnome can't use weapons and the gnome attracts infected!
* Realism Versus (versus) - You already know what this is, versus with realism modifications.
* Linear Scavenge (scavenge) - 2 Cans spawn, get those 2 in and 2 more spawn, proceed...
* No Health Versus (versus) - No medkits, no pills, no adrenaline.
* Versus Survival (survival) - Self Descriptive, it's a lot of fun.

It also includes some custom gamemodes:

* Madness (coop) - There are TONS of common infected, they are VERY angry and there are no S.I., you have enough trouble as it is.
* Versus Coop (versus) - It's coop, with a twist, you play as the infected as the bots try to make it through the campaign alive.
* Realism Scavenge (scavenge) - Self descriptive, scavenge with all the realism twists.

Installation

Download the mod here: http://www.mediafire.com/file/wzycjmtzngt/MutationMod.zip
Open the ZIP
Extract the pak01_dir.vpk into your update folder, be sure to back it up! (Left 4 dead 2/update/)
Put the vscripts folder and the gamemodex.txt int your scripts folder (left 4 dead 2/left4dead2/scripts/
Enjoy!

How to play:

Type in console:

map [map name] [mutation name]

This works on dedicated servers.

Mutation Names:

chainsaws

fourswordsmen

hardcore

headshotsonly

lastmanonearth

linearscavenge

m60s

maxspecials

nohealthversus

realismversus

temphealth

ultrarealism

versussurvival

viptarget

mutation3 -- Bleeding Out

mutation9 -- Guard the Gnome

versuscoop

madness

realismscavenge

Enjoy!

Known Bugs

-Hud doesn't always work on gamemodes.
-Survival versus shuts servers down after 1 round.

Credits

Thegreenthing16
EliteGuy/Green
Technopath/Darkdragon
ThaiGrocer

It was a team effort, nothing would've been possible without them!

Install Add-on Support and Make Use of It - PART TWO: More Custom Campaigns / Maps

2010-04-03T01:15:00.010-04:00

Install Add-on Support and Make Use of It: PART 2

MapPacks: More Custom Campaigns/Maps.

Updated April 17th:

-Added Latest Versions to Map Pack 2
-Added NEW Map Pack 4 & 5

My previous post, "Install Add-on Support and Make Use of It," dealt with the modified L4D1onL4D2 Campaigns.
Recently, I've updated the vpk packs in that post and I decided to make a few more map packs. After checking out all the maps/campaigns, I decided it would be best to make separate map packs dealing with custom campaigns for coop / versus gamemodes and custom maps for survival / scavenge gametypes.
Read on to find out what's included inside all FIVE Map Packs!!
Save time and bandwidth with the following Custom MAP PACK Installers!
EASY INSTALLERS for quick and easy installation of custom content
[for clients AND server admins].

REQUIRED:

You must have Add-on Support installed and up-to-date.

[Map Pack 1]:

Custom Campaigns and Maps

Changelog for March 31st update:

-Dead on Time 2 - updated from v3.0 to v3.1
-Freezer Burn - Updated from v1.31 to v2
-Escape from Parkdale - updated from 5.0 to v7.0
-The Palace - updated from v2.0 to v3.0

Custom Campaigns:

Dead on Time 2 v3.1 [Complete - coop,versus] < -Updated from v3.0
the military has setup an evacuation outpost at the train station... may as well head there...

Freezer Burn v2.0 [beta - coop,versus]<- Updated from v1.31
a creative touch on the arctic theme. Set in a frozen skyscraper in Winnipeg, the building begins to burn down.

25 to Life v1.1 [beta - coop only]
Co-Op campaign Chapters 1 and 2 [of 3 planned].
After breaking into Western State Pen, the survivors are knee deep in zombies spawned from societies outcasts.Does a victim's personality affect their behavior post infection?

Custom Maps:

Mob Stadium 2012 L4D2 v1.0 (complete - coop only
Updated for L4D2, Mob Stadium 2012 holds the secret to escaping the end of all time. Traps, challenges, and a Grand Finale await your demise in this latest version of Mob Stadium, a single but challenging CO-OP map.

Escape From Parkdale v7.0 [complete - survival,scavenge] <- Updated from v5.0
Scavenge/Survival map that was entered in the Winter Map Contest. Now at Version 5.

Resort to Violence v2.1 [beta - survival]
Can you survive a resort?

The Palace v3.0 [beta - survival,scavenge] <- Updated from v2.0
The Palace is a SCAVENGE & SURVIVAL type map which take place in a cinema and around it.
NOTE: Delete g02.cinema.vpk from addons folder if you had v2.0 installed previously.

:DOWNLOAD MAP PACK 1:

Description: This package will install Custom Campaigns / Maps for Left 4 Dead 2 .
It contains a mix of campaigns maps for most gamemodes. [23 maps total]

L4D2 Map Pack 1 [Updated March 31]
[246 MB exe / 727 MB installed]
Download from MegaUpload

NOTE: If you had Map Pack 1 feb 18 installed previously.
Delete g02.cinema.vpk from addons folder

Custom Camapigns [Map Pack 2]:

For more info and latest map versions see each individual Download link,or Grab the Map Pack 2 Installer below.

Updated Map Pack 2 - April 17th to v2:

Changelog: Updated Campaigns:
-2 Evil Eyes - updated from v7 (complete) to v8 (final)
-DeadCity II - Updated from v10.0 (complete) to v12 (final)
-Deadly Dispatch - updated from v1.0 to v2.0

Campaigns:

City 17 v3.0 Maps: 5/5 [complete - coop,versus]
Finaly, best ever made campaign for l4d2 is here!!!
This is recreation of hl2ep1 part, which perfectly suitable for l4d world.

2 Evil Eyes v8 Maps: 5/5 [final - coop,versus]
2 evileyes is for avanced players in versus and playable by all on coop with some hours behind them.

Fort Noesis v1.0 Maps: 3/3 [complete - coop,versus]
Fort Noesis L4D2 version. New survivor conversations, and map 2 crescendo. Campaign is basis for Noesis Interactive's Left 4 Dead tutorial.

DeadCity II v12 Maps: 6/6 [final - coop,versus,survival,scavenge]
Kill plenty of zombies starting in RiverSide (city) then battling through the Back Alleys, over a Draw Bridge, at a Water Plant and during the escape at the Subway Station.

Deadly Dispatch v2 Maps: 3/3 [complete - coop,versus,survival,scavenge]
The survivors find themselves holding out above a small garage. They must fight there way through the dark urban area's and reach the local evacuation station located in warehouse seized by CEDA.
Custom Maps:

Dead Reckoning v1.0 Maps: 1 [complete - coop only]
An experimental map best played in realism mode without bots.
This is a non linear map, it barely gives any help on where to go next, and it is easy to become lost. BUG: Only works in coop for now.

:DOWNLOAD MAP PACK 2:

Description: This package will install Custom Campaigns for Left 4 Dead 2 .
It contains completed custom campaigns for mostly coop/versus play. [23 maps total]
L4D2 Map Pack 2 - Custom Campaigns v2 [491 MB exe / 1.24 GB installed]
Download from: MegaUpload

Custom Maps [Map Pack 3]:

For more info and latest map versions see each individual Download link, or Grab the Map Pack 3 Installer below.

4 Below v1.5 [complete - survival,scavenge] - Download
Arctic Contest 2nd Place Winner! Refuel the chopper to escape in Scavenge mode or make your last stand at its burning wreckage in Survival.

Braindead v2.0 [complete - survival only] - Download
Survival Map based on Peter Jackson's zombie movie Braindead.
The close confined hallways, basement, attic, & roof, of the house & surrounding woods have been recreated for you to dismember the undead in.

Tower v0.9 [complete - survival only] - Download
Reach the top and answer the radio, but be careful on the platforms and watch out for tanks!

Big Brother 2 v2.0 [complete - survival only] - Download
If you want to hear the custom sounds you need to run 'snd_rebuildaudiocache'.
A survival map based on the TV Show 'Big Brother'. The house has lots of varied rooms and weapons.

Evil Dead 2 v1.0 [complete - survival only] - Download
A conversion of the Evil Dead map for L4D2. It's the same map, except for added toolshed with a chainsaw!

Slope v2.2 [complete - survival,scavenge] - Download
Entered in the Winter Map Contest. Tries to make the gameplay more interesting by making a rush to the top in survival mode and the scavenge mode requires some teamplay and use of the lift to get all cans down.

Hallowed WInter v2.0 [complete - survival,scavenge] - Download
Map is based in and around a slovakian styled church and cemetery.

The Blighty Bunker v1.0 [final - survival only] - Download
A remake of the first survival map 'Blighty bunker' updated for l4d2. A very simple survival map that has the 'one more go' factor when played with friends

Eye of the Storm v1.0 [final - survival only] - Download
You are confronted at a military outpost with nothing but guns and mounted turrets, you are stranded in a storm and the only way out is to die fighting.

West End Gasstation v0.2 [complete - survival only] - Download
Still in beta, but says complete - this map is good enoguh for inclusion in this pack.

School's Out! v1.0 [complete - scavenge only] - Download
The School is full of walking dead, and you have to escape. The only way out of this is to fill the school bus with gas, and get the hell out of there! The thing is , those gas cans are scattered all around the school.

Ice Break v2.0 [complete - survival,scavenge] - Download
Map takes place on a Ice Breaker and on part of the dock.

Left 4 Lego v1.0 [final - survival only] - Download
Do you like Lego? After playing this map, you won't anymore. This is Left 4 Lego, a little Lego survival map.

The Road to Nowhere v1.1 [complete - survival,scavenge] - Download
Survival map set on a blocked off freeway. Lots of cars on the right hand lane, so be careful when the tank shows up. Includes daytime and nighttime versions.

A Noble Effort v1.1 [complete - survival only] - Download
This is a survival map with 9 different rooms of varying themes and gimmicks from which you can defend from.

Back to BLood Harvest v3.1 [final - survival only] - Download
With this pack of 2 survival maps + one bonus map : survive in the lighthouse storm version !

Hell House v3.0 [complete - survival only] - Download
Hold up in Hell House during the zombie apocalypse.

The Island v1.0 [complete - survival only] - Download
The 4 survivors were stranded on an island that is full of zombies, try to survive 10 minutes.

:DOWNLOAD MAP PACK 3:

Description: This package will install Custom Maps for Left 4 Dead 2.
It contains completed custom maps for mostly survival and scavenge play. [21 maps total]
L4D2 Map Pack 3 - Survival and Scavenge Maps
[259 MB exe / 722 MB installed]
Download from MegaUpload

More Custom Campaigns [Map Pack 4]:

For more info and latest map versions see each individual Download link,
or Grab the Map Pack 4 Installer below.
Campaigns:
Death Aboard 2 v1.0 Maps 5/5 [beta - coop,versus,survival,scavenge] - Download
Death Aboard 2 is the convertion to L4D2 of the popular Death Aboard campaign for L4D. It is now set during daytime.

Left 4 Mario v2.1 Maps 4/4 [complete - coop,versus] - Download
Zombies run amock in the Mushroom Kingdom!!

L4D2 Meows Blood bath v4 Maps 4/4 [complete - coop only] - Download
You find yourself on top af an ofice block, you will have to fight your way to street level, then on to the hospital and then up to its roof call the rescue helicopter and then fight till it arrives.

MEOWS FIRST CAMPAIGN v12.2 Maps: 4/4 [complete - coop only] - Download
Fight your way through the tunnels then make your way through the town and on to the woods, cross the river to the finale and get to the rescue boat.

Moundsville Slammer v2.0 Maps 2/2 [complete - coop only] - Download
This campaign is based off professional data Valador, Inc. generated to recreate a prison located in Moundsville, West Virginia. Survivors find themselves at a military evacuation center where things have gone terribly wrong.

Diescaper Redux v1.0 Maps 3/3 [beta - coop,versus,survival,scavenge] - Download
A three map campaign where the survivors fight to the top of a skyscraper where rescue awaits.
http://www.l4dmaps.com/details.php?file=3804

Maps:
Badwater Basin (TF2) v2 [beta - coop only] - Download
A Team Fortress 2 map that has been made to provide a great experience on Left 4 Dead 2! Check out jsparakov's Badwater Basin and enjoy!

Zombies of the Caribbean v1.0 [complete - coop only] - Download
In this recreation of the classic Disneyland ride, players can ride the boat, ride the boat while zombies try to tear your limbs off, or go through the ride and employee areas on foot like a standard map.

ZOMBIES FROM PLANET X!!1! v1.2 [complete - coop,versus,survival,scavenge] - Download
Over the top graphics quality and lots of cool features and music. Now with added coop/versus modes.

:DOWNLOAD MAP PACK 4:

Description: This package will install More Custom Maps for Left 4 Dead 2.
This package contains completed custom campaigns for mostly coop/versus play. [25 maps total]
L4D2 Map Pack 4 - More Custom Campaigns/Maps
[679 MB exe / 1.50 GB installed]
Download from MegaUpload

Custom Maps [Map Pack 5]:

For more info and latest map versions see each individual Download link,
or Grab the Map Pack 5 Installer below.
Contact v0.9 (beta - survival,scavenge) - Download
Beta map entry for space contest. Nice visuals!

White Hole v3 (beta - survival,scavenge) - Download
Another beta map entry for the left4dead2 space/planets mapping contest.
You are on a Aperture space station, you have to choose: survive hordes of infected or refuel a UFO to escape.

Pub Crawl v5.0 (final - survival,scavenge) - Download
A scavange and survival map, Located in and around an English Rural pub, where the survivors find themselves trapped due to a storm.

Dead Moon Night v8.1 (complete - survival,scavenge) - Download

Endline v1.1 (complete - - survival,scavenge) - Download
Following the tracks led to an abandoned CEDA checkpoint that was decimated when the overhead tracks collapsed. However, the survivor's arrival has not gone unnoticed.

Outpost2_v3 v1.3 (complete - survival only) - Download
This is an update for the outpost2 map, featuring a leveling system used to upgrade the base you're defending.

Schmon Tower v1.2 (complete - survival,scavenge) - Download
See how long you can defend yourself at the Tower or try and collect gas cans to fill up the tanker.

Tidal Surge v1.3 (complete - survival only) - Download
The survivors have found themselves at a beach, abandoned after a new years party. They must fight to survive the Zombie onslaught.

L4D2-HotelSwiss v1 (complete - survival,scavenge) - Download
L4D2 version of HotelSwiss. "Check in, but never check out." Frantic map set on a mountainous hotel in Switzerland. The survivors check in but they never check out. Can you find the WoLD logo in the map?

Excommunication v2 (complete - survival only) - Download
Set on the roof of an abandoned communications tower, Survivors must hold out as long as possible.

Ceda SafeZone v2.1 (complete - survival only) - Download
Survial map - simplistic and great for noobs.

Tunnel Survival v3.5 (complete - survival only) - Download
You fight for survival in a pretty big tunnel where the only exit is heavily blocked and your only choice is to fight for your life.

Railway Scavenge v1.0 (complete - scavenge only) - Download
This is a scavenge map based on a rail car repair and inspection station.

Last Stand v1.5 (complete - survival only) - Download
This is the Survival Map from the same folks who brought to you the L4D1 maps On L4D2.

:DOWNLOAD MAP PACK 5:

Description: This package will install Custom Maps for Left 4 Dead 2.
It contains completed custom maps for mostly survival and scavenge play. [14 maps total]

L4D2 Map Pack 5 - More Survival and Scavenge Maps
[297 MB exe / 854 MB installed]
Download from MegaUpload

HAVE FUN!!

Killing Floor Dedicated Server Tutorial for Windows

2010-03-21T20:23:00.001-04:00

Killing Floor Dedicated Server Tutorial for Windows

This tutorial is for a WINDOWS setup and will allow for LAN and internet connections without the need for Steam. Clients must use RevLoader and connect via the Serverbrowser’s ‘Favorites’ tab. I’ve had this tutorial on my pc for a long time now and never posted it. The other night I had someone ask me through facebook chat about setting up a KF server, so I thought I should post this finally.

Prerequisites:

What is a Dedicated Server?

Setup a static IP address on Server

Port Forwarding if behind a router.

You need to know your External [WAN] IP address.

Learn all this @ www.portforward.com

Turn Off Windows Firewall!

I. Installation:

1. Download hldsupdatetool.exe setup file.
This tool is used to download and update the dedicated server.
2. Run hldsupdatetool.exe and install it into a folder. eg. C:\SRCDS
3. Now go to C:\SRCDS and double click hldsupdatetool.exe. [This will update the tool.]
4. To download the files for your KF dedicated server:

Create a new text file in C:\SCRDS\ with this code:

update_KF.bat

hldsupdatetool.exe -command update -game "redorchestra2" -dir C:\SRCDS\KF_Server

pause

Save as update_KF.bat and exit. Double click on KF_update.bat to start downloading server files.
[This may take a while and you may need to run it more than once to get all files at 100%]

5. Make sure you install .Net 3.5 and Visual C++:
Download Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 SP1 Redistributable Package: 32-bit or 64-bit
Download Microsoft's .net Framework 3.5

II. Configuration:

Server configuration file:
The server configuration file is located by default in the \KF_server\System folder.
KillingFloor.ini - contains all setup, gameplay, and WebAdmin configuration functionality

Some settings you may want to change:
Ports:
[URL]
Port=7777   //this is your GamePort
[IpDrv.UdpGamespyQuery]
OldQueryPortNumber=7717
[UWeb.WebServer]
ListenPort=8075

Server Name:
[Engine.GameReplicationInfo]
ServerName=Killing Floor Server   //This is the name of your server.

Difficulty:
[Engine.GameInfo]
GameDifficulty=2.000000   // Sets game difficulty level
//Beginner=1.0, Normal=2.0, Hard=4.0, Suicidal=5.0, Hell on Earth=7.0

Game Length:
[KFmod.KFGameType]
KFGameLength=0        //Sets the length of the game
                //Short[4 waves]=0, Normal[7 waves]=1, Long[10 waves]=2, Custom=3

Allow Map Voting:
[xVoting.xVotingHandler]
bMapVote=True        //Enable=True, Disable=False
RepeatLimit=0        //Default=4; Will lock recently played maps from being voted on again.
bUseMapList=True        //this enables a map list for use with voting.

Ports to Open:
There are a few important ports for the game that need to be opened in the firewall and/or router:
Default Ports:
Game: 7707 UDP
Query: 7708 UDP
Gamespy: 7717 UDP
WebAdmin: 8075 TCP
Steam: 20560 UDP
Master Server Browser: 28852 TCP & UDP

If you change the Game Port from the default 7707, all other the ports are automatically updated by the same offset.
For Example, if you choose 7709 [default + 2] as your Game Port, then all other ports will automatically increase by 2.
This is effective when running more than one server on the same machine, but if you are only running one server, then the defaults will work fine.

III. Starting Server:

You can start your KF server from the command line, by making a batch file, or by using the default kf_server_launcher.bat file located in C:\SRCDS\KF_Server.

Example command line for launching server [default kf_server_launcher.bat parameters]:

start ucc server KF-EvilSantasLair.rom?game=KFmod.KFGameType?VACSecured=true?MaxPlayers=6

To create a Startup batch file:
1- Go to your C:\SRCDS\KF_Server directory and create a new text file named KF_Server_Start.bat.
2- Add the following line of code to the batch file:
KF_Server_Start.bat

start ucc server KF-AbusementPark.rom?game=KFmod.KFGameType?VACSecured=true?MaxPlayers=6

You could change KF-AbusementPark.rom to whichever map you prefer.
Save the .bat when finished. Double Click KF_Server_Start.bat to start server. :)

Here is the breakdown of the command line parameters:
ucc server - This is the game server's executable file.
KF-AbusementPark.rom - This is the name of the map that launches on server startup.
game=KFmod.KFGameType - sets the game type
VACSecured=true - enables Valve’s Anti-Cheat System
MaxPlayers=6 - This is the max number of players allowed on the server

Other useful parameters:
?multihome=0.0.0.0 - This specifies which IP the server will run on, necessary only if your server has more than one local address/NIC adapter. [Put your External/WAN IP address here].
Example:

start ucc server KF-AbusementPark.rom?game=KFmod.KFGameType?VACSecured=true?MaxPlayers=6?multihome=0.0.0.0

IV. Configure WebAdmin:

NOTE: This will allow you to use http to log into the administrator web interface.
The web browser interface allows you to configure the server from a remote location without having to edit the KillingFloor.ini.
After restarting your server you should have the additional Administrators tab in the WebAdmin.

1. Stop your server.
2. Open KillingFloor.ini, scroll down and change the following to "true":
[UWeb.WebServer]
bEnabled=true
3. Set the admin name and password in the KillingFloor.ini or add the parameters to the startup batch file:
In KillingFloor.ini add admin name and password:
[Engine.GameReplicationInfo]
AdminName=
[Engine.AccessControl]
AdminPassword=
In the KF_Server_Start.bat, add the following to the command line:
?AdminName=XXXXX?AdminPassword=XXXXX

For multiple server administrators:
Find the following line in KillingFloor.ini and change it to look like this:
[Engine.GameInfo]
AccessControlClass=xAdmin.AccessControlIni

When you start your server again, this will create a new file called xAdmin.ini in the System folder.
Additional admins can be added to that file manually or through the Web Admin interface.

To access the Web Admin Interface, open up your web browser and go to:
http://YOUR.SERVER.IP:8075

V. Cracking Server:

To fix the server for RevLoader clients.
Install Rev-Emu:
*NEW* KF_RevLoader_for_Server_1028 *NEW*
Extract this to your KF_Server folder [Works on game version 1028 and higher.]
This will allow updated clients using the RevLoader to connect.

VI. Updating Server:

To update your server, run the update_KF.bat you created at the beginning of this guide.
Then follow Step V again to re-crack Server.

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Additional Notes:

-Add your private server IP to EPCGaming's KF Server list.

-Keep Players up-to-date with patches and fixes in this post.

Install Addon Support and Make Use of It: [L4D1 on L4D2, Custom Campaigns and Maps!!]

2010-02-13T17:36:00.066-05:00

BIG UPDATE FOR JUNE!!

I SHOULD HAVE POSTED THIS WEEKS AGO...
The L4D1onL4D2 Project has a new home:

www.l4d1onl4d2.com

Check out the new site for the latest news and info.
Download the latest updated vpk files.
Join the new forum for current project discussions.

---- THE DOWNLOADS BELOW ARE OUTDATED AND NOT RECOMMENDED!!----
Please Visit the www.l4d1onl4d2.com for the latest VPK files.

UPDATED MAY 9th:

Now Includes Original Campaigns!!

L4D2 Add-on Support installs a Support Package to allow running any custom map,
including the ones released for original L4D. What makes this big news is that custom maps, campaigns, and other gameplay enhancing add-ons can now be easily installed via add-on packs.
UPDATE: Newly repacked in vpk form to work in all supported gamemodes, get the L4D1onL4D2 Campaigns below.

REQUIRED:

You must have Add-on Support installed and up-to-date.

L4D1 Maps on L4D2:
L4D1onL4D2 Original and Modified Campaigns

//-------------------------------------\\

CREDITS:

Left 4 Dead 1 Original and Modified Campaigns for Left 4 Dead 2

by Campaign Creator Extraordinaire: 1SG.Heartless

L4D1onL4D2_Original and Modified_v3.1 VPK files

Edits and Packed by satannuts

nav/bsp fixes / testing

by: advarp and blake

testing:

venom

//-------------------------------------\\

DESCRIPTION:

Here are the L4d1onL4D2 Original and Modified Campaigns in vpk format.

The L4D1onL4D2 Addon Support vpk provides the extra assets and each campaign has its own vpk.

Read the changelog for info on what was updated.

For more info see: http://www.l4d2.upc-gamers.com

//-------------------------------------\\

DOWNLOADS:

Highly Recommended for all zombie lovers!!

VPK FILES:
   Individually packed with 7-zip into .7z for high compression/smaller archive size.
   Just use 7-zip to extract vpk files to: steamapps\common\left4dead2\left4dead2\addons Folder
    L4D1onL4D2_Addon_Support.vpk is required for all other vpk files to work properly.

FOR LATEST FILES GO TO: www.l4d1onl4d2.com

[Required for missing textures/models]:
L4D1onL4D2 Addon Support v2.2

Modified Campaigns:
No Mercy Modified v7.9e
Death Toll Modified v4.9e
Dead Air Modified v5.0a
Blood Harvest Modified v1.9c
Crash Course Modified v3.9e

Original Campaigns:
No Mercy Original v6.1
Death Toll Original v1.1
Dead Air Original v3.1
Blood Harvest Original v1.1
Crash Course Modified v4.1
Last Stand Original v1.6

COMPLETE ARCHIVE:
L4D1onL4D2_Modified_v3.0.7z - will be released when the above vpk's are finalized.
   All-in-one packed .7z contains all vpk files you need.
   Just use 7-zip to extract vpk files to: steamapps\common\left4dead2\left4dead2\addons Folder
    URL = -coming soon.

FOR BUG REPORTS:

Please Report any and all bugs, glitches, missing textues, or neon zombies
at the L4D1onL4D1 forum.

//-------------------------------------\\

ATTENTION:

File Maintenance May Be Needed.

If you previously had pack v2.1 installed, please remove all the vpk's from the addons folder and then proceed to install the newer ones. Continue reading if you have older versions installed.

If you previously had pack v1.2 installed, you can delete all L4D1onL4D2Modified files with this uninstaller:
Uninstall_L4D1onL4D2Mod.exe = http://www.megaupload.com/?d=ZF4ZZ2NF
THis will remove the winodws server files package and clients who used the other single campaign installers - not tested on linux.
Use 7-zip and extract Uninstall_L4D1onL4D2Mod.exe to your root left 4 dead 2 folder: steamapps\common\left4dead2
Run the uninstaller to remove all L4D1onL4D2 files from your game folder.
Then go to your addons folder and make sure to remove the vpk files listed below.

If you previously had pack v1.1 installed, you will need to manually delete some files from the following locations:
In [L4d2 root]\left4dead2\addons delete the following vpk files:
si.vpk
bhmodv1.1.vpk
crashcoursemodified2.6.vpk
deadairmodifiedv4.0.vpk
deadairmodifiedv3.2.vpk
deathtollmodified3.1.vpk
nmmodifiedv7.0.vpk
l4d1extraassets.vpk
infectedforl4d1maps.vpk
combined_extra_assets_beta01.vpk
pak03_dir.vpk

and from [L4d2 root]\left4dead2 delete, if it exists:
pak03_dir.vpk

//-------------------------------------\\

HAVE FUN!!

Left 4 Dead 2 FAQ, Troubleshooting, and Common Problems & Solutions

2010-02-10T10:39:00.004-05:00

Left 4 Dead 2:
FAQ, Troubleshooting, and Common Problems and Solutions

L4D2: FAQ

Enable Developer Console

The console starts disabled. To enable it, load the game and go to Options, then keyboard and mouse and Enable Developer Console. Once enabled, it can be opened and closed by pressing the button above Tab.
This should work regardless of your keyboard layout.
If it doesn't, add -console to the game's launch options and type: bind your_key toggleconsole.
Right click L4D2 shortcut, select properties, and at the "Target" line add -console:
"C:\ProgramFiles\Left 4 Dead 2\left4dead2.exe" -console

Check version info.

In game, type version in console to see your game version information.

Disable Intro Videos

Add -novid to your Left 4 Dead 2 launch options.
Right click L4D2 shortcut, select properties, and at the "Target" line and add -novid:
"C:\ProgramFiles\Left 4 Dead 2\left4dead2.exe" -console -novid

Open server browser

In console, type: openserverbrowser
or type: bind F10 openserverbrowser to bind the server browser to F10 key.

Set Launch Options

For an additional performance boost, customize your command line launch options for Left 4 Dead 2 before starting the game.
Launch Options:
-console //Enables developer console; so you can press ~ to enter commands
-novid //Disables the intro movie, speeds up game on start-up
-w 1680 //Sets resolution to 1680x1050 for 16:10 widescreen monitors. adjust as needed.
-refresh 120 //Forces 120hz/120fps refresh rate on monitor (if available)
-heapsize 1572864 //Allocates RAM for the game; see below for optimal values
-high //Forces high CPU priority
-noforcemaccel //Forces desktop mouse acceleration settings
-noforcemparms //Forces desktop mouse button configuration
-noipx //Disables IPX network detection, local LAN (slight boot time improvement; you may need to remove this for LAN parties)
-nojoy //Disables detection of 3rd party gamepads and controllers (slight boot time improvement)
Heapsize Setting: Modify the heapsize command to allocate 50% of the RAM you have in your computer in bytes.
1GB -heapsize 524288
2GB -heapsize 1048576
3GB+ -heapsize 1572864
Since L4D2 is a 32-bit application it is believed to be capped at a maximum of 3GB of RAM. Setting heapsize to a value beyond this may crash the game.

L4D2: Common Problems and Solutions

Network/Connection Problems
[Problem] "Invalid PROTOCOL_VERSION, expecting 2002, got 2001"
[Solution] "Expecting 2002" = your game version. "got 2001" = server version.
The invalid protocol error occurs when you connect to a server that is running a different version than yours. Make sure you are connecting to an updated server that matches your version.

[Problem] Your string table differs from the server's / Server uses different class table.
[Solution] This error is caused when you try to connect to a server that is running a custom map or campaign that you do not have. It can also be caused by games with different versions.

[Problem] I get Class C error when I try to join
[Solution] Make sure you use latest hamachi and sv_lan is 0. Then type connect ip:port.

[Problem] I get connection timed our after 10 retries.
[Solution] Make sure server port is forwarded and firewalls are configured / turned off.
Also, Check with Qtracker to ensure the server you are trying to connect to is active.

Audio Problem
[Problem] After updating the game, the sound has a lot of static especially if someone uses a moltov.
[Solution] The problem is caused by a bad soundcache.
To fix it go here: Left 4 Dead 2/left4dead2/maps/soundcache
Delete "_master.cache" - the game will rebuild it with newer files.
OR you can fix it in-game with by typing: snd_rebuildaudiocache in console.

Start-up Issues
[Problem] My L4D2 is crashing to desktop.
[Solution] #1- If you use Vista, disable visual themes when running the game.
   #2- Disable V-Sync in advanced video options.
   #3- Turn off Multicore in advance video options.
   #4- Make sure Steam Cloud is disabled in registry. [see next problem]
   #5- In Vista and Windows 7, make sure to run left4dead2.exe as administrator.
         You can also turn of UAC to allow loading l4d2.exe from third party apps [like xfire].
   #6- Make sure you have installed MS .Net Framework and C++.

[Problem] Cannot get rid of Steam cloud - Game keeps crashing!
[Solution] If you have Steam Cloud enabled and cannot run the game without it crashing:
1- Go to Registry Key in regedit:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Valve\Steam\Apps\1\Cloud
It will have a default value of 0x00007fff (32767) meaning steam cloud is enabled
2- Set the value to 0 to disable steam cloud.

Also check these registry keys for Steam Cloud settings:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Valve\Steam\Apps\550
Cloud - REG_DWORD - 0x00007fff (32767)
Right click CLoud... Modify... Change value data to 0 (hexidecimal)
Cloud - REG_DWORD - 0x00000000 (0)

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Valve\Steam\Apps\590
Cloud - REG_DWORD - 0x00000003 (3)
Right click CLoud... Modify... Change value data to 0 (hexidecimal)
Cloud - REG_DWORD - 0x00000000 (0)

L4D2: Troubleshooting

Many people have had issues with the Passing Update - Let's troubleshoot the easy way!!

First things first, instead of re-installing the whole game, best thing to do is just a little house cleaning:

1-Delete rev-emu files from root folder and bin folder:
[make sure you don't have any dll's in yer root folder].
steam.dll steamclient.dll and their varations: steamclient_l4d2.dll and steam_l4d2.dll or similarly named ones.

2- Remove Stryder Loader: [if you previously had it installed]
Delete stryder.dll, stryder.ini, stryder.txt, IniGen.exe from root folder and remove Name Enabler Addon.

3- Remove game "first-run-generated" files/folders:
[these files/folders can safely be deleted and most will be created again when you run the game.]

[root folder]\config <-- delete config folder from root.
[root folder]\platform\config <--delete config folder from platform directory.
[root folder]\RStorage <-- if it exists - delete it.

[root folder]\left4dead2 <--- delete the following files:
["save" and "downloads" folders can also be deleted here]
demoheader.tmp
modelsounds.cache
serverconfig.vdf
stats.txt
voice_ban.dt

[root folder]\left4dead2\cfg <---delete the following files:
config.cfg
video.bak
video.txt
videodefaults.txt

4- Remove[or move] any and all addons you may have installed:
[if you have any vpk's in addons folder]
In [root folder]\left4dead2\addons create a folder called "disabled" and move all the vpk's into it.
If your addon came with an un-installer - use that first.

5- Same thing with sourcemod and metamod - if these are installed in yer game's addon directory:
In [root folder]\left4dead2\addons move sourcemod/metamod filders to the "disabled" folder you made in last step.

Now house cleaning is complete, let's finish updating and patching:

6- Obtain the latest files again:
[even if you already installed before doing the 5 steps above -
if game ever goes haywire, its best to re-install full update over the game,
then small updates to latest and then rev-emu again. It is safe to do.
Doing this will overwrite any outdated files with the latest ones and this clears up most problems.]

Install the FULL 2.0.1.3 Update [The passing] to acquire all needed files.
Then install, in order, 2013to2014, 2014to2015, and 2015to2016.
once you are at version 2016:
then Install latest rev-emu in the OP. Try running the game now - it should work.

7- And also check HOW you are running the game:
Edit rev.ini depending on how you would like to play:

* For playing single player via the main menu:
Edit rev.ini with notepad and comment out the ClientDLL line with a # like this:
#ClientDLL=steamclient_l4d2.dll

* For playing online and enable serverbrowser and SteamGroupServer on main menu:
Edit rev.ini with notepad and confirm the ClientDLL line is not commented out:
ClientDLL=steamclient_l4d2.dll

After the game is running agian:
You can re-install the sourcemod/metamod version mentioned previously in this thread.
And re-install yer addons one by one.

Note: l4d1onl4d2 modified campaigns will cause the passing maps to not load in singleplayer.
this is because of population.txt file they packed is not compatible with the passing levels.
Check their forums for the updated vpk files that work after the passing update.

hope this helps.

Left 4 Dead 2 - Making a Custom AutoExec.cfg / Intro To Programming.

2010-02-07T08:16:00.005-05:00

Left 4 Dead 2:
Making a custom AutoExec.cfg / Intro to Programming.

"Making a custom AutoExec.cfg / Intro to Programming" is not a good title for this post. It was a very weak attempt at humor. Perhaps it should have been named something more descriptive such as - Making an AutoExec.cfg: Key Binds, Network Tweaks, and Gameplay Enhancing Scripts. Either way. Here is a guide on making an autoexec.cfg file for Left 4 Dead 2 that tries to be a programming primer, but in the end will make L4D2 a bit more enjoyable. If you already know what you're doing, just skip down to the code snippets and have fun!!

Chapter One: CFG - Configuration File

In Source games, a configuration file can be executed to perform a list of console commands. CFG files can be written in any plain text editor. To create one, right-click the blank space in a folder, and go to New - Text file. Rename it to myconfig.cfg or whatever you want, as long as it ends in .cfg. You can then open it in your text editor and put commands in.
Note: CFGs must be placed in the game's cfg folder ie. "l4d2\left4dead2\cfg".
They can also be run from the console using "exec filename" where filename is the name of the configuration file, excluding its .cfg extension. Sometimes people put exec lines into the autoexec.cfg, so that other cfg files are executed when the game starts up. Configuration files can be placed in sub-directories of the cfg folder. The exec command would require you to include the sub-directories in the command.
Autoexec is a CFG file for launching a game with set convars that will get automatically executed on game launch.
To create an autoexec: create a text document named 'autoexec' and save it with a .cfg extension. Place it inside your game's cfg folder. Place all the cvars inside the file with each cvar on a separate line or separate by a semi-colon on a single line.

Exercise 1: Make an autoexec.cfg for L4D2.
1. Open notepad.
2. Type in the commands you want.
3. Save the file in: left 4 dead 2\left4dead2\cfg
4. Save it as: autoexec.cfg and in file type: all files.

Your newly created autoexec.cfg will be automatically ran every time you start a game. It can be used to bind keys, make toggle keys for certain behaviors, or even just setup your screen how you like it. Any command you can use in the Developer Console, can be transposed to a script (for the most part) in autoexec.cfg.

Chapter Two: The Console, CVars, commands and comments.

The console provides a command-line interface for the advanced configuration of Source games. Just about any configuration task can be completed from the console, and in fact many have to be.
The console starts disabled. To enable it, load the game and go to Options, then keyboard&mouse and Enable Developer Console. Once enabled, it can be opened and closed by pressing the button above Tab.
(This should work regardless of your keyboard layout. If it doesn't, add -console to the game's launch options and type bind your_key toggleconsole.)

CVar means Console Variable. Console variables have a value assigned to them. You can change this value by using the console. There are different CVar types:
* Boolean : 0 (off) or 1 (on)
* Integer : A whole number. (Example : 123, 1, -500, etc...)
* Float : A number with a decimal. (Example : 0.33, 1.5, 50.4, etc)
* String : A set of characters.

The console window is where commands are entered. They come in two forms: commands and variables. Commands are simply keywords, but variables (cvars) require a value of some sort before they are accepted.
A few notes about console commands:
-Multiple values are separated with spaces. If a value contains a space, surround it with quote marks.
[ say "Hello everyone on the server"]
-The console will suggest commands and sometimes values in a pop-out box beneath the input field. Press Up/Down to navigate the list and Tab to accept the highlighted suggestion.
-Only "archived" cvars are stored after the game closes. Use autoexec if you want to set any others when a game loads.
-Some commands are serverside, others clientside. In multiplayer you can only set clientside ones.
-There are many command prefixes. The most common are cl ("clientside") and sv ("serverside").
-The status Console Command shows information about the server a client is connected to. The information that is shown is hostname, version, VAC security, map, the number of players in the server, and a detailed list of players. The detailed list of players includes userid, name, uniqueid, connection time, ping, loss, connection state, and IP address. Next time you are on a server, type status into your console for more info. :)

// is a standard comment when coding, it's used to put in information into coding files to explain/describe what's going on, or to comment out bad code.

Example: Set in-game name from autoexec.cfg

Example autoexec.cfg:

//Set in game name here

setinfo name yourname  //edit yourname

echo Hello World!

With this example autoexec.cfg, when the game is started [commented code is ignored] the player's name is set with the command "setinfo name playername" and the words "Hello World!" is output to the developer console.

Exercise 2: Get to know Boolean - 0 is off or 1 is on.

Boolean value is as simple as OFF/ON and False/True. Let's try some variables with a boolean value to turn stuff off or on. Enable the console and turn on cheats from the autoexec.cfg:

// Startup Settings

con_enable "1"    //default 0;    Enables Console

sv_cheats "1"    //default 0;    Enables Cheats

SMART TIP: Client Network Optimization

Use the autoexec.cfg to set clientside variables to optimize network performance.
These commands with modified values should help reduce lag and in-game stuttering.

//Client Network Optimization

cl_updaterate "30"   //default 20; packets per second you request from the server 

cl_cmdrate "30"                         //default 30; command packets sent to server per second 

cl_interp "0.067"                       //default 0.1; interpolation value to match updaterate 30 

rate "30000"                        //default 10000; max bytes/sec the host can receive data 

cl_timeout 60                    //workaround for server disconnecting prematurely before map load

cl_resend "1.5"                  //default 6; seconds to wait before retrying to connect to a server

cl_lagcompensation "1"                //default 1;     Improves hit registration

cl_forcepreload "1"   //default 0;    Pre-load levels entirely into RAM (use if you have >2GB)

//This reduces in-game stuttering, but may make you wait longer to join servers

Chapter 3: Playing with the BIND command.

Now let's use the bind command to bind a key to a command. Is your head spinning from that last sentence? Don't worry this is pretty straight-forward. Personally, I dislike using mouse button 3 for zooming in with the rifle scope and prefer to use the C key for +zoom, instead. This requires remapping C (the default voice chat key) to V.
Also, I like to change my cast vote binds from the function keys to the pageup/pagedown buttons.
While in the game console, you would have to type: bind c +zoom and change each bind manually. Adding your favorite binds to the autoexec.cfg is an easy way to save more time for killing infected.

Exercise 3: Use the bind command to remap keys.
Example autoexec.cfg:

//Rifle Scope and voice chat

bind "c" "+zoom"   //rifle scope zoom - Default: MOUSE3

bind "v" "+voicerecord"   //voice chat - Default: c

//Voting

bind "PGUP" "Vote Yes"          //default: f1

bind "PGDN" "Vote No"            //default: f2

For the sake of completeness, here are the default keyboard/mouse settings as they appear in the game's option menu. Note: Use the unbindall command to clear all currently set binds first.

Default Keyboard/Mouse Binds:

unbindall

//# Default Config Values #

//# MOVEMENT #

bind "w" "+forward"  //Move forward

bind "s" "+back"  //Move back

bind "a" "+moveleft"  //Move left (strafe)

bind "d" "+moveright"  //Move right (strafe)

bind "SHIFT" "+speed"  //Walk (move slowly)

bind "SPACE" "+jump"  //Jump

bind "CTRL" "+duck"  //Duck

//# COMBAT #

bind "MOUSE1" "+attack"  //Fire

bind "MOUSE2" "+attack2" //Push away enemies

bind "MOUSE3" "+zoom"  //Use hunting/sniper rifle scope

bind "r" "+reload"  //Reload weapon

bind "MWHEELUP" "invprev" //Previous weapon

bind "MWHEELDOWN" "invnext" //Next weapon

bind "q" "lastinv"  //Last weapon used 

//# COMMUNICATION #

bind "c" "+voicerecord"  //Use voice communication

bind "F1" "Vote Yes"  //Vote yes on active issue

bind "F2" "Vote No"  //Vote no on active issue

bind "z" "+mouse_menu Orders" //Orders

bind "x" "+mouse_menu QA" //Questions and Answers

bind "y" "messagemode"  //Chat message

bind "u" "messagemode2"  //Team message

//# MENU #

bind "m" "chooseteam"  //Select team

bind "TAB" "+showscores"  //Display multiplayer scores

bind "1" "slot1"  //Select primary weapon

bind "2" "slot2"  //Select pistol

bind "3" "slot3"  //Select explosive

bind "4" "slot4"  //Select first aid

bind "5" "slot5"  //Select pain pills

bind "6" "slot6"  //required for sm_admin menu

bind "7" "slot7"  //required for sm_admin menu

bind "8" "slot8"  //required for sm_admin menu

bind "9" "slot9"  //required for sm_admin menu

bind "0" "slot10"  //required for sm_admin menu

bind "h" "motd"   //MESSAGE OF THE DAY

//# MISC #

bind "e" "+use"   //Use item (buttons, machines, ...)

bind "f" "impulse 100"  //Flashlight

bind "t" "impulse 201"  //Spray logo

bind "F5" "jpeg"  //Take screen shot

bind "ESCAPE" "cancelselect" //Quit Game

bind "`" "toggleconsole" //opens dev console.

Chapter 4: Playing with the ALIAS and +/- commands.

The Alias command allows you to shorten very long commands into one short alias. You can use as many aliases and/or commands that you want. Let's say we wanted to bind a single key to open the console and then runs 'status' and a few other commands - leaving us with a console chock full of info from the server we are connected to - all from a single key. We would make an alias with all the commands required to perform these functions and then bind a key to that alias. See the following snippet to see how this is done:

//Server Status and SM Admin

alias sv.check "toggleconsole; clear; echo [ SERVER STATUS CHECK ]; wait 60; status; wait 60; sm plugins list; wait 60; meta list;"

bind "F11" "sv.check"       //Check Server Info in console

setinfo "server_pw" "admin_pw"  //for sourcemod admin passwords

bind "F12" "sm_admin"              //sm admin menu

By pressing the F11 key, which is bound to the alias sv.check, the alias' commands opens and then clears the console, outputs [ SERVER STATUS CHECK ], waits 60 frames, outputs server info from status command, waits 60 frames, outputs sourcemod plugin list, waits 60 frames and outputs the metamod plugin list to the console.

Sourcemod admins should feel right at home with the last two cvars above. Setting admin password and sm_admin menu bind is also conveniently handled in the autoexec.cfg.

Another example using the command alias can be viewed is in the next snippet of code, but we will use this snippet to explain + and - commands. Plus and Minus commands are commands that have 2 states. The plus part is executed when you press a key and it will execute until key is released. When key is released it goes into minus state. As you probably noticed, there is no need to bind the minus command, it's executed automatically after you stop holding key that you bound it to.
Example: bind "MOUSE1" "+attack"

By default the TAB button is set to show the scoreboard [+showscores]. Keep that in mind as we'll be using that bind/command in a moment. First let me introduce to you the net_graph CVar.
To check your client connection speed and quality, you can use a Source Engine tool called net graph, which can be enabled with net_graph 2 (or +graph). Net_graph is used to show network stats, fps, and other connectivity statistics.
Question: How could we include net_graph within the scoreboard so it can be used with the +showscores command?

Answer:

//ScoreBoard and Net graph
alias "mygraph" "net_graph 3" //change the value from 1-5 to adjust how much info will be shown
alias "+sb" "+showscores; mygraph"
alias "-sb" "-showscores; net_graph 0"
bind "TAB" "+sb" //scoreboard and netgraph bind

Chapter 5: Using exec command - Third person shoulder mode

Back in Chapter One we discussed how people put exec lines into the autoexec.cfg, so that other cfg files are executed when the game starts up. The next snippet of code is a quite large one that deserves its own cfg file which we will execute from autoexec.. The thirdpersonshoulder cvar allows switching the camera to third person mode - behind the shoulder of the player. Its very useful for the jockey-mounted-player, for peeking around corners, and also when playing on the infected team.
What makes this piece of code so enormously huge is that it incorporates a very impressive mouse-wheel zoom script. You will need to create a new cfg file named thirdperson.cfg containing the zooming script in your cfg folder. Then the thirdpersonshoulder convars must be added to the autoexec.cfg along with a line to exec thirdperson.cfg and a bind to enable/disable 3rd person mode.

Examination: Behold the Third EYE of zooming powers!!

To be able to use the third-person shoulder view mode with mouse-wheel zooming:
First you will need to add the following code to your autoexec.cfg:

//Third Person Perspective with mouse wheel zoom [requires thirdperson.cfg]

// ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯

alias "defaultzoom" "zoom.40"       //default zoom distance for thirdperson mousewheel zoom (change zoom.## to any multiple of 5 (30 - 200)

bind "MWHEELUP" "up"               // thirdperson camera zoom up and firstperson weapon scroll 

bind "MWHEELDOWN" "down"             //thirdperson camera zoom down and firstperson weapon scroll 

bind "q" "thirdpersonshoulder; togglezoom"      // thirdpersonshoulder toggle bind (remove "togglezoom" to disable the mousewheel zoom feature)

exec "thirdperson.cfg"             // thirperson zooming script

//bind "q" "lastinv"     //last weapon used [Default]

This will bind the necessary keys needed to perform this awesome enhancement and will execute thirdperson.cfg.

Now make the thirdperson.cfg file and include the follow snippet of code in it:

// third-person shoulder mode with zooming

echo [ thirdperson.cfg LOADED ];

c_thirdpersonshoulderoffset 0;

c_thirdpersonshoulderaimdist 720;

c_thirdpersonshoulderheight 10;

c_thirdpersonshoulderdist 40;

cam_ideallag 0;

cam_idealdelta 4;

cam_idealpitch 0;

cam_idealyaw 0;

alias togglezoom.off "alias up invprev; alias down invnext; alias togglezoom togglezoom.on; echo [thirdpersonshoulder mode off ]";

alias togglezoom.on "alias up zoom.in; alias down zoom.out; up; down; alias togglezoom togglezoom.off; echo [thirdpersonshoulder mode on ]";

alias zoom.25 "cam_idealdist 30; alias zoom.in zoom.30; alias zoom.out zoom.30";

alias zoom.30 "cam_idealdist 30; alias zoom.in zoom.25; alias zoom.out zoom.35";

alias zoom.35 "cam_idealdist 35; alias zoom.in zoom.30; alias zoom.out zoom.40";

alias zoom.40 "cam_idealdist 40; alias zoom.in zoom.35; alias zoom.out zoom.45";

alias zoom.45 "cam_idealdist 45; alias zoom.in zoom.40; alias zoom.out zoom.50";

alias zoom.50 "cam_idealdist 50; alias zoom.in zoom.45; alias zoom.out zoom.55";

alias zoom.55 "cam_idealdist 55; alias zoom.in zoom.50; alias zoom.out zoom.60";

alias zoom.60 "cam_idealdist 60; alias zoom.in zoom.55; alias zoom.out zoom.65";

alias zoom.65 "cam_idealdist 65; alias zoom.in zoom.60; alias zoom.out zoom.70";

alias zoom.70 "cam_idealdist 70; alias zoom.in zoom.65; alias zoom.out zoom.75";

alias zoom.75 "cam_idealdist 75; alias zoom.in zoom.70; alias zoom.out zoom.80";

alias zoom.80 "cam_idealdist 80; alias zoom.in zoom.75; alias zoom.out zoom.85";

alias zoom.85 "cam_idealdist 85; alias zoom.in zoom.80; alias zoom.out zoom.90";

alias zoom.90 "cam_idealdist 90; alias zoom.in zoom.85; alias zoom.out zoom.95";

alias zoom.95 "cam_idealdist 95; alias zoom.in zoom.90; alias zoom.out zoom.100";

alias zoom.100 "cam_idealdist 100; alias zoom.in zoom.95; alias zoom.out zoom.105";

alias zoom.105 "cam_idealdist 105; alias zoom.in zoom.100; alias zoom.out zoom.110";

alias zoom.110 "cam_idealdist 110; alias zoom.in zoom.105; alias zoom.out zoom.115";

alias zoom.115 "cam_idealdist 115; alias zoom.in zoom.110; alias zoom.out zoom.120";

alias zoom.120 "cam_idealdist 120; alias zoom.in zoom.115; alias zoom.out zoom.125";

alias zoom.125 "cam_idealdist 125; alias zoom.in zoom.120; alias zoom.out zoom.130";

alias zoom.130 "cam_idealdist 130; alias zoom.in zoom.125; alias zoom.out zoom.135";

alias zoom.135 "cam_idealdist 135; alias zoom.in zoom.130; alias zoom.out zoom.140";

alias zoom.140 "cam_idealdist 140; alias zoom.in zoom.135; alias zoom.out zoom.145";

alias zoom.145 "cam_idealdist 145; alias zoom.in zoom.140; alias zoom.out zoom.150";

alias zoom.150 "cam_idealdist 150; alias zoom.in zoom.145; alias zoom.out zoom.155";

alias zoom.155 "cam_idealdist 155; alias zoom.in zoom.150; alias zoom.out zoom.160";

alias zoom.160 "cam_idealdist 160; alias zoom.in zoom.155; alias zoom.out zoom.165";

alias zoom.165 "cam_idealdist 165; alias zoom.in zoom.160; alias zoom.out zoom.170";

alias zoom.170 "cam_idealdist 170; alias zoom.in zoom.165; alias zoom.out zoom.175";

alias zoom.175 "cam_idealdist 175; alias zoom.in zoom.170; alias zoom.out zoom.180";

alias zoom.180 "cam_idealdist 180; alias zoom.in zoom.175; alias zoom.out zoom.185";

alias zoom.185 "cam_idealdist 185; alias zoom.in zoom.180; alias zoom.out zoom.190";

alias zoom.190 "cam_idealdist 190; alias zoom.in zoom.185; alias zoom.out zoom.195";

alias zoom.195 "cam_idealdist 195; alias zoom.in zoom.190; alias zoom.out zoom.200";

alias zoom.200 "cam_idealdist 200; alias zoom.in zoom.195; alias zoom.out zoom.205";

alias zoom.205 "cam_idealdist 200; alias zoom.in zoom.200; alias zoom.out zoom.200";

togglezoom.off; c_thirdpersonshoulder 0;

defaultzoom;

Did you experience third person mode? And the amazing mouse wheel zoom?
If you answered 'yes' to both of these questions - CONGRATULATIONS! You've Just created a tripped-out customized autoexec.cfg. Well done!! You may now move on to the next Chapter...

Chapter SIX: Capslock Auto-run, 2-tap walk toggle and 2-tap duck (crouch) toggle scripts

Add these follow snippets of code to your autoexec.cfg. Or if you are feeling daring, put them into their own cfg and exec them from autoexec.

Extra Credit #1: CapsLock Auto-Run

//Auto Run with CapLock

// ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯

bind "CAPSLOCK" "run.toggle"                                     // autorun toggle

bind "W" "+ww"                                                   // move forward key used by autorun script (game default)

bind "S" "+ss"                                                   // move backwards key used by autorun script (game default)

alias "1run" "dir; alias run.toggle 2run";

alias "2run" "-forward; -back; alias run.toggle 1run";

alias "dir.back" "+back; alias maybestop2 ; echo [autorun backward on]";

alias "dir.forward" "+forward; alias maybestop ; echo [autorun forward on]";

alias "1reverse" "alias dir dir.back";

alias "2reverse" "alias dir +forward";

alias "1forward" "alias dir dir.forward";

alias "2forward" "alias dir +forward";

alias "maybestop2" "-back";

alias "maybestop" "-forward";

alias "+ww" "2run; 1forward; +forward";

alias "-ww" "2forward; maybestop; alias maybestop -forward";

alias "+ss" "2run; 1reverse; +back";

alias "-ss" "2reverse; maybestop2; alias maybestop2 -back";

2reverse;

2forward;

2run;

Extra Credit #2: Walk and Crouch 2-Tap toggle

//Walk and Crouch 2-Tap toggle

// ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯

bind "SHIFT" "+speeding"                       // walk 2-tap toggle bind

bind "CTRL" "+ducking"                         // crouch 2-tap toggle bind

alias "+speeding" "+speed";

alias "-speeding" "speeding.switch";

alias "speeding.switch" "-speed; alias +speeding +speed; alias -speeding +speed; wait 25; alias -speeding speeding.switch; echo [walk toggled]";

alias "+ducking" "+duck";

alias "-ducking" "ducking.switch";

alias "ducking.switch" "-duck; alias +ducking +duck; alias -ducking +duck; wait 25; alias -ducking ducking.switch; echo [crouch toggled]";

To be contiued...

For the complete autoexec.cfg created in this blogumentary,
Download L4D2_AutoExec.cfg_sn.zip.

From the Readme:
//-------------------------------------
Left4Dead2 Custom KeyBInds v1.1
by satannuts
Feb 3, 2010
//-------------------------------------
Description:
This package contains a modified config to customize your Left4Dead2 experience.
Some commands may require sv_cheats be set to 1 - in singleplayer or on a server with cheats enabled.
AutoExec.cfg loads custom keybinds at game startup;
ThidPerson.cfg is required for the third person button with mouse-wheel zoom to function.
//-------------------------------------
Install:
Extract to your L4D2\left4dead2\cfg folder. Backup originals if neccasary.
Set sourcemod admin passwords at "setinfo" line in autoexec.cfg using notepad.
//-------------------------------------
Features:
-Includes all default keybindings and noted changes.
-Added Client Network Optimization convars to improve network performance between client and servers.
-Remapped voting [yes/no] to "page up" and "page down" buttons.
-Remapped rifle scope zoom to "c" and voice chat to "v".
-Added third person perspective config and binding [with accuracy fix and mouse wheel zoom]:
   bind "q" "thirdperson"    //thirdpersons view mode
   exec thirdperson.cfg
-Sm_admin is bound to F12 for easy sourcemod admin menu access
   [for those with sourcemod/metamod installed]
   SourceMod's Admin Menu relies on slots 1 thru 10 for Admin Menu selection/Navigation.
-Added netgraph info to Scoreboard [TAB] button.
-Added Auto-run toggle to CapsLock key and 2-Tap Toggle for Walk/Crouch keys.

How to Activate GodMode in Windows 7

2010-01-05T19:57:00.002-05:00

How to Activate GodMode in Windows 7

Windows 7 users are all abuzz about the OS and its GodMode. If you haven't heard of it, GodMode is a feature that was revealed by CNet's Microsoft Correspondent, Ina Fried. GodMode is a folder that brings together a long list of customization settings allowing you to change all your settings from one place. Neat huh? It's very easy to enable and damn useful if you tweak things around a lot.

Although its name suggests perhaps even grander capabilities, Windows enthusiasts are excited over the discovery of a hidden "GodMode" feature that lets users access all of the operating system's control panels from within a single folder.
By creating a new folder in Windows 7 and renaming it with a certain text string at the end, users are able to have a single place to do everything from changing the look of the mouse pointer to making a new hard-drive partition.

The trick is also said to work in Windows Vista, although some are warning that although it works fine in 32-bit versions of Vista, it can cause 64-bit versions of that operating system to crash.

Here's how to enable GodMode in Windows 7:

1- Right click and select NEW --> Folder.
2- Name your new folder exactly like this

GodMode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}

and press enter.
3- The folder's icon will change to look like the control panel.
4- Open the newly named folder and enjoy Windows 7 GodMode!!

Source : Tom's Hardware US

Defence Alliance 2: Killing Floor Mod is OUT!!

2009-12-17T21:35:00.007-05:00

Defence Alliance 2
Killing Floor Mod

UPDATED WITH BETA 3 RC1 [Sept 14, 2011] by Dest.

Note: Requires the full version of Killing Floor in order to play.

About The Game

Defence Alliance 2 is a total conversion mod for Killing Floor featuring team based futuristic FPS game play. DA2 blends fast paced action with class based tactics to create an experience that is instantly enjoyable while still offering very deep gameplay. Two teams face off in attack/defend scenarios where the attackers must complete their objectives before time runs out. The mod features six different classes: Medic, Mechanic, Rocketeer, Machine Gunner, Sniper and the Rifleman, each with their own special abilities. Players can set up their own turrets such as cannons, miniguns, and rocket turrets, place ammo boxes, heal other players, use EMP grenades and rocket launchers against turrets, and more.

In addition to the regular DA2 gameplay mode, Defence Alliance 2 for Killing Floor now features a new gameplay mod called Co-op Specimen Survival. A small group of players are set against waves of specimens. Players can use turrets and mines to build up their defense then have a limited amount of respawns with which to defeat the waves of incoming specimens.

System Requirements

Minimum:

o OS: Windows 2000/XP/Vista

o Processor: 1.2 GHZ or Equivalent

o Memory: 512 MB RAM

o Graphics: 64 MB DX9 Compliant

o Hard Drive: 2 GB free hard drive space

o Sound: DX 8.1 Compatible Audio

Recommended:

o OS: Windows 2000/XP/Vista

o Processor: 2.4 GHZ or Equivalent

o Memory: 1 GB RAM

o Graphics: 128 MB DX9 Compliant with PS 2.0 support

o Hard Drive: 2 GB free hard drive space

o Sound: Eax Compatible

How to Play Defence Alliance 2 [minus Steam]:

Prerequisites:

Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 SP1 - Download and install: 32-bit or 64-bit

Microsoft's .net Framework 3.5 - Download and install .net 3.5

Quick Setup:

I. Install Killing Floor:

II. Update Killing Floor:

Update KF to version 1011 or higher using the update installers in step I.
The Full Update will update any version of KF.
Incremental Update will update only one specific version to another specific version.

III. Install Defence Alliance 2 MOD.
Download DA2 below and install to your KF installation folder.

IV. Play Defence Alliance 2 MOD:

You can start DA2 from a batch file, or by making a new shortcut to KF_revLoader.exe.

Play via batch file:

1- Go to your KillingFloor root directory and create a new text file named Play_DA2.bat.
2- Add the following line of code to the batch file:

@echo off
start KF_revLoader.exe -launch System\killingfloor.exe -mod=DA2

Click yer batch file to play!

Play via NEW shortcut to RevLoader:

Create a NEW shortcut on your desktop to revLoader.exe and name it DA2.
Right click on the newly created shortcut and select 'properties'.
Click the 'shortcut' tab and in the Target line you will see the following: "C:\NoSteamApps\common\killingfloor\KF_revLoader.exe"
Add the following parameters to this line to get the game started properly:

Launch Parameters:

"C:\NoSteamApps\common\killingfloor\KF_revLoader.exe" -launch system\killingfloor.exe -mod=DA2

Click yer new shortcut to play!

Many Thanks to Alko!!

:DOWNLOAD:

Defense Alliance 2 mod
Latest Version: Beta 3 RC1 Sept 14 by Dest

Install to your KF Installation Folder.

[219 MB exe \ 599 MB installed]

MultiUpload

Enjoy!!

----------old updates--------

Defense Alliance 2 mod [First Version]

Install to your KF Installation Folder.

186 MB exe \469 MB installed

MegaUpload

KF_Full_Update_to_1011+ [NEW feb 25 Repacked]

This will update any version of KF to v1011+ and ready for the DA2 mod.
852 MB exe \ 1.95 GB installed
MegaUpload

KF_Update_1010_to_1011+ [NEW feb 25 Repacked]

This will bring your v1010 game up-to-date for the DA2 mod.
273 MB exe \ 726 MB installed

MegaUpload

KF_Update_1011_to_1011+

This will bring your v1011 game up-to-date for the DA2 mod.
106 MB exe \ 378 MB installed
Download: RapidShare - MediaFire

How to Update and Play Left 4 Dead 2 - No Steam Edition.

2009-11-22T10:17:00.153-05:00

Current Game Version: v2.1.0.0 [March 2012]

Game Details:

Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 (L4D2) is the highly anticipated sequel to the award-winning Left 4 Dead, the #1 co-op game of 2008.

This co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.
You'll play as one of four new survivors armed with a wide and devastating array of classic and upgraded weapons. In addition to firearms, you'll also get a chance to take out some aggression on infected with a variety of carnage-creating melee weapons, from chainsaws to axes and even the deadly frying pan.

You'll be putting these weapons to the test against (or playing as in Versus) three horrific and formidable new Special Infected. You'll also encounter five new “uncommon” common infected, including the terrifying Mudmen.

Helping to take L4D's frantic, action-packed gameplay to the next level is AI Director 2.0. This improved Director has the ability to procedurally change the weather you'll fight through and the pathways you'll take, in addition to tailoring the enemy population, effects, and sounds to match your performance. L4D2 promises a satisfying and uniquely challenging experience every time the game is played, custom-fitted to your style of play.

Here's how to play without Steam mucking everything up, and how to update without the need for Steam:

NOTE: This is for informational and educational purposes ONLY!
It provides an alternative means to updating and playing without Steam.
Please support your favorite game developers!

Prerequisites:

Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 SP1 - Download and install: 32-bit or 64-bit

Microsoft's .net Framework 3.5 - Download and install .net 3.5

Quick Setup:

I. Install Left 4 Dead 2

II. Update Left 4 Dead 2

III. Install Add-on Support

IV. Patch Game with Rev-Emu

V. Play by executing Left4Dead2.exe

VI. [Optional] Install L4D2 Authoring Tools

Detailed Information:

I. Install Left 4 Dead 2:

Download and Install Left for Dead 2.
From Steam, Razor's release or, better yet, grab the clean 2.0.0.0 files linked below..

II. Update Left 4 Dead 2:

Update L4D2 to the latest version using the update installers linked below:
The Full Update will update any version of L4D2 and includes client and server files and a backup of original CEG protected client.dll included- use this one first if you're not sure.
Incremental Updates will update only one specific version to another specific version - use these to bring L4D2 up to the latest version.
After, and only after, installing latest update: Patch the game with Rev_emu.

III. Install Add-on Support:

Add-on Support Package will allow you to run any custom map,
including the ones released for original L4D.
1- Install the Add-on Support package
2- and then install the latest Add-on Support Update to bring you up-to-date.
3- To fully utilize Add-on Support see L4D1 on L4D2, Custom Campaigns and Maps.
NOTE: According to Valve , as of v2041, Addon Support Tool is no longer needed for custom campaigns.

IV. Patch Game with Rev-Emu:

1- Install Latest Rev-Emu Installer which includes left4dead2.exe and Setti masterserver.vdf.
Install to your Left 4 Dead 2 Installation Folder and choose which fix to use [either RevEmu or RevExe:].
2- Edit rev.ini with notepad to change your name. [SteamUser=YourName and PlayerName=YourName]
3- Edit rev.ini depending on how you would like to play:

For playing single player via the main menu:

Edit rev.ini with notepad and comment out the ClientDLL line with a # like this:
#ClientDLL=steamclient_l4d2.dll

For playing online and enable serverbrowser and SteamGroupServer on main menu:

Edit rev.ini with notepad and confirm the ClientDLL line is not commented out:
ClientDLL=steamclient_l4d2.dll
Go into your Left 4 Dead\bin\config folder and make sure Masterserver.vdf is set to Read-Only.
[The latest RevEmu installer will set this to read-only for you]
NOTES: Use openserverbrowser in console to open the server browser.
Setti servers will now show up in the custom tab of the server browser.
Favorites tab doesn't work - Don't use it - it will crash your game
SETTI Steam Group Servers will be available via the Main Menu for quick connection to servers!!

V. Play by executing Left4Dead2.exe:

Create a shortcut on your desktop to left4dead2.exe and add -console -novid -nohltv to its launch parameters:
Right click your shortcut, select properties. In the "Target" field, you should have:

"C:\Program Files (x86)\Left 4 Dead 2\left4dead2.exe" -console -novid -nohltv

[The latest Rev-Emu installer will create a desktop icon for you.]
For more information on console commands, startup parameters and to further customize your gaming experience read Left 4 Dead 2: Making a Custom AutoExec.cfg.
Play Left 4 Dead!

For information on how to setup your own Dedicated Server, see the post Left 4 Dead 2 Dedicated Server Tutorial for step-by-step instructions.

VI. [Optional] Install L4D2 Authoring Tools:

Install the Authoring Tools package into your L4D2 installation folder, and then make a shortcut to SDKLauncher.exe [located in yer \bin folder].
Get Started with Valve's L4D Authoring Tools Wiki.

If you previously used Stryder Loader and wish to move to the New Rev-Emu:

1-Remove Stryder Loader:
delete stryder.dll, stryder.ini, stryder.txt, IniGen.exe from root folder and remove Name Enabler Addon.
2-Install repacked update with new patched client.dll.
3-Install latest rev-emu.

THE PASSING DLC is now available!!

THE SACRIFICE DLC is now available!!

:DOWNLOADS:

1- Download and Install Updates:

Full Update from 2.0.0.0 to 2.0.1.3

["The Passing" DLC-1]

[Now 100% compatible with razor release - no need for razor update]
View Read_Me_1st.txt for install notes.
[715 MB exe \ 1.24 GB installed]
L4D2_Full_Update_2013_The_Passing.7z [4-part split archive]
MediaFire Share Folder

Update from 2.0.1.3 to 2.0.3.8

[Post-DLC-1 Cumulative Update]
[92.5 MB exe \ 322 MB installed] -Updated Sept-25-2010
L4D2_Update_2013_to_2038.exe
MediaFire

L4D2 Update 2.0.3.8 to 2.0.4.1

["The Sacrifice" DLC-2]- Oct 6th

[This can be used to update game v2034 and higher.
View Read_Me_1st.txt for install notes.
Note: After installing this update, run Cleanup.bat before installing next update.
[1.96 GB in 7z split archives \ 3.5 GB installed]
L4D2_Update_2038_to_2041_Sacrifice_DLC.7z [11-part split archive]
MediaFire Share Folder

L4D2 Update 2041 to 2086

This can be used to update any game version at least v2041 and higher.
[NOTE: Please add these missing files to your installation folder.]
[includes Cold Stream, Dead Air, and Blood Harvest DLCs]
[878 MB exe \ 1.87 GB installed]
MediaFire Share Folder
L4D2_Update_2041_to_2086 Mirror

L4D2 Update 2086 to 2093

This can be used to update any game version at least v2086 and higher.
[includes Death Toll and Crash Course DLCs]
[320 MB exe \ 815 MB installed]
L4D2_Update_2086_to_2093

L4D2 Update 2093 to 2097

This can be used to update any game version at least v2093 and higher.
Re-install the latest Rev-Emu after installing as the steamclient was updated.
[115 MB exe \ 572 MB installed]
L4D2_Update_2093_to_2097

L4D2 Update 2097 to 2098

This can be used to update any game version at least v2097 and higher.
[30 MB exe \ 156 MB installed] by KKHafi
L4D2_Update_2097_to_2098

L4D2 Update 2098 to 2099

This can be used to update any game version at least v2098 and higher.
[30 MB exe \ 156 MB installed] by KKHafi
L4D2_Update_2098_to_2099

*NEW* L4D2 Update 2099 to 2100

This can be used to update any game version at least v2099 and higher.
[173 MB exe \ 470 MB installed] by KKHafi
L4D2_Update_2099_to_2100

2- Download and Install Current RevEmu:

*NEW* L4D2_RevEXE_v2100
This is the latest steamclient build 18022012 from bir3yk.
v2100 Ed: rev-emu steamclient updated.
Note: Change Name in Rev.ini.
MediaFire

-OR-

L4D2 Ultimate Patch v3.0.1
A Full-Featured Rev-Emu installer by Zexdestroyer
See the official site for list of features/changelog/download.

3- [OPTIONAL] Download and Install Authoring Tools:

L4D2_Authoring_Tools_v24 by KKHafi

Includes UnInstaller - Updated Oct 2011
[Full and Updated Authoring Tools Package]
19.8 MB exe \ 81.9 MB installed
MediaFire

---------------------------------------------

For those who have been following along:

Latest Incremental Updates:

L4D2 Update 2096 to 2097

[47.1 MB exe \ 203 MB installed] by KKHfai
MediaFire

L4D2 Update 2095 to 2096

Re-install the latest Rev-Emu after installing
-the steam.dll was updated.
[1.63 MB exe \ 3.8 MB installed] by KKHfai
MediaFire

L4D2 Update 2094 to 2095

Re-install the latest Rev-Emu after installing
-the steamclient was updated.
[62.3 MB exe \ 332 MB installed]
MediaFire

L4D2 Update 2093 to 2094

Re-install the latest Rev-Emu after installing
-the steamclient was updated.
[24.4 MB exe \ 109 MB installed]
MediaFire

L4D2 Update 2092 to 2093
[6 MB exe \ 22.1 MB installed] by KKHfai
MediaFire

L4D2 Update 2091 to 2092

[2 MB exe \ 6.7 MB installed] by KKHfai
MediaFire

L4D2 Update 2090[hotfix] to 2091

[includes Crash Course DLC]
[209 MB exe \ 391 MB installed] by KKHfai
MediaFire Share Folder

L4D2 Update 2090 hotfix
[3.6 MB exe \ 11.6 MB installed] by KKHfai
MediaFire

L4D2 Update 2089 to 2090

[3 MB exe \ 9.6 MB installed] by KKHfai
MediaFire

L4D2 Update 2088 to 2089

[3 MB exe \ 9.6 MB installed] by KKHfai
MediaFire

L4D2 Update 2087 to 2088

[3 MB exe \ 9.6 MB installed] by KKHfai
MediaFire

L4D2 Update 2086 to 2087
[NOTE: Please add these missing files to your installation folder.]
[includes Death Toll DLC]
[113 MB exe \ 423 MB installed]by KKHfai
MediaFire

L4D2 Update 2075 to 2087
[includes Blood Harvest and Death Toll DLC]
[missing files included.]
[173 MB exe \ 731 MB installed]
MediaFire

L4D2 Update 2074 to 2075 by KKHfai
[Dead Air Campaign DLC]
[652 MB exe \ 983 MB installed]
MediaFire Share Folder

L4D2 Update 2063 to 2074
[post DLC3 cumulative update]
[53.7 MB exe \ 301 MB installed]
MediaFire

for smaller increments see here:
Incremental Update MediaFire Share Folder

Update from 2.0.6.3 to 2.0.6.8

NOTE: Un-Install Rev-Emu prior to updating, then install latest Rev-Emu after updating.
[41.9 MB exe \ 264 MB installed] - May30th 2011
L4D2_Update_2063_to_2068.exe
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L4D2 Update 2.0.4.1 to 2.0.6.3
["Cold Stream" DLC-3]- March23rd 2011
[This can be used to update game v2041 and higher.]
[171 MB exe \ 576 MB installed]
L4D2_Update_2041_to_2063_Sacrifice_DLC.exe
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Update from 2.0.5.4 to 2.0.5.5

The installer will execute a Cleanup.cmd file which will delete obsolete files from your update folder.
[2.5 MB exe \ 6.55 MB installed] - Dec 31st
L4D2_Update_2054_to_2055.exe
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Update from 2.0.5.3 to 2.0.5.4

The installer will execute a Cleanup.cmd file which will delete obsolete files from your update folder.
[9.95 MB exe \ 31.3 MB installed] - Dec 17th
L4D2_Update_2053_to_2054.exe
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Update from 2.0.5.2 to 2.0.5.3

[7.76 MB exe \ 24.2 MB installed] - Dec 4th
L4D2_Update_2052_to_2053.exe
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Update from 2.0.5.1 to 2.0.5.2

[14.8 MB exe \ 45.2 MB installed] - Nov 19th
L4D2_Update_2051_to_2052.exe
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Update from 2.0.5.0 to 2.0.5.1

[10 MB exe \ 31.5 MB installed] - Nov 12th
L4D2_Update_2050_to_2051.exe
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Update from 2.0.4.9 to 2.0.5.0

[5.3 MB exe \ 17.8 MB installed] - Nov 5th
L4D2_Update_2049_to_2050.exe
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Update from 2.0.4.8 to 2.0.4.9

[3.6 MB exe \ 14.3 MB installed] - Oct 31st
L4D2_Update_2048_to_2049.exe
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Update from 2.0.4.6 to 2.0.4.8 FIXED

[3.3 MB exe \ 10.8 MB installed] - Oct 22nd [fixed oct 31st]
L4D2_Update_2046_to_2048_FIXED.exe
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Update from 2.0.4.5 to 2.0.4.6-hotfix

[484 KB exe \ 238 KB installed] - Oct 21th
L4D2_Update_2045_to_2046_hotfix.exe
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Update from 2.0.4.2 to 2.0.4.5

[8 MB exe \ 28.5 MB installed] - Oct 16th
L4D2_Update_2042_to_2045.exe
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Update from 2.0.4.1 to 2.0.4.2

UnInstall Rev-Emu prior to updating, then install latest Rev-Emu after updating.
[9.9 MB exe \ 32.8 MB installed] - Oct 7th
L4D2_Update_2041_to_2042.exe
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NOTE: Update 2.0.3.8 to 2.0.4.1 is the "Sacrifice DLC" Update.

Update from 2.0.3.6 to 2.0.3.8 [sept 25]

[1 MB exe \ 2.2 MB installed]
L4D2_Update_2036_to_2038.exe
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Update from 2.0.3.5 to 2.0.3.6 [sept 5]

[6.72 MB exe \ 2.5 MB installed]
L4D2_Update_2035_to_2036.exe
MediaFire

Update from 2.0.3.4 to 2.0.3.5 [aug 27]

[7.9 MB exe \ 2.9 MB installed]
L4D2_Update_2034_to_2035.exe
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Update from 2.0.3.3 to 2.0.3.4 [aug 21]

[39 MB exe \ 12.2 MB installed]
L4D2_Update_2033_to_2034.exe
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Update from 2.0.3.2 to 2.0.3.3 [aug 13]

[3.6 MB exe \ 14 MB installed]
L4D2_Update_2032_to_2033.exe
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Update from 2.0.3.1 to 2.0.3.2 [aug 7]

[9.98 MB exe \ 95.8 MB installed]
L4D2_Update_2031_to_2032.exe
MediaFire

Update from 2.0.3.0 to 2.0.3.1 [july 30]

[5.24 MB exe \ 16.8 MB installed]
L4D2_Update_2030_to_2031.exe
MediaFire

Update from 2.0.2.9 to 2.0.3.0 [july 28]

[6.6 MB exe \ 23.2 MB installed]
L4D2_Update_2029_to_2030.exe
MediaFire

Update from 2.0.2.8 to 2.0.2.9 [july 23]

[5.4 MB exe \ 17.6 MB installed]
L4D2_Update_2028_to_2029.exe
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Update from 2.0.2.7 to 2.0.2.8 [july 21]

[7.1 MB exe \ 22 MB installed]
L4D2_Update_2027_to_2028.exe
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Update from 2.0.2.6 to 2.0.2.7 [july 16]

[1.1 MB exe \ 2.75 MB installed]
L4D2_Update_2026_to_2027.exe
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Update from 2.0.2.4 to 2.0.2.6 [july 9]

[11.8 MB exe \ 36 MB installed]
L4D2_Update_2024_to_2026.exe
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Update from 2.0.2.3 to 2.0.2.4 [july 2]

updates 6-25 & 7-2-2010 included
[5 MB exe \ 17.2 MB installed]
L4D2_Update_2023_to_2024.exe
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Update from 2.0.2.3 [june18] to 2.0.2.3 [june 25]

[1 MB exe \ 2 MB installed] update 6-25-2010
L4D2_Update_2023_to_2023_june25.exe
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Update from 2.0.2.2 to 2.0.2.3 [june 18]

[5 MB exe \ 17.2 MB installed] update 6-18-2010
L4D2_Update_2022_to_2023.exe
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Update from 2.0.2.1 to 2.0.2.2

[3.7 MB exe \ 11.7 MB installed] update 6-12-2010
L4D2_Update_2021_to_2022.exe
MediaFire

Update from 2.0.2.0 to 2.0.2.1

[4.7 MB exe \ 14.8 MB installed] update 6-10-2010
L4D2_Update_2020_to_2021.exe
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----------------- OLD UPDATES/MISC FILES -----------------
These are OLD and OUT-DATED Files- For Archival Purposes Only
For advanced use: Only use if you know what you are doing.

left 4 dead 2 v2.0.0.0
CLEAN files in 6 parts:

[4.06 GB total parts\ 6.15 GB installed]
Download from MegaUpload
If you experience any issues, try the following steps to make sure your download is not corrupt:
Put all six parts into the same folder and Extract l4d2_v2000_Clean.zip_TestFiles.zip with them.
Run Testfiles.exe to make sure all parts are OK.
If you receive an error, a part may be corrupt - Download the corrupt file again and re-test.
When all parts pass the checksum test, Open .001 using 7zip.
Then extract the entire contents of the archive to Program Files/left 4 dead 2.

*NEW* L4D2_RevEXE_v2099+ 2012 Edition
This is the latest steamclient build 02022012 from bir3yk.
v2099+2012 Ed: rev-emu steamclient updated.
Note: Change Name in Rev.ini.
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*NEW* L4D2_RevEXE_v2097+ 2012 Edition
This is the latest steamclient build 22012012 from bir3yk.
v2097+2012 Ed: original steamclient + steam.dll updated.
Note: Change Name in Rev.ini.
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*NEW* L4D2_RevEXE_v2094+ 2012 Edition
This is the latest steamclient build 26122011 from bir3yk.
2012 Ed: original steamclient updated - v2094+hotfix.
Note: Change Name in Rev.ini.
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L4D2 Ultimate Patch v2.6
A Full-Featured Rev-Emu installer by Zexdestroyer
See the official site for list of features/changelog.
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Mad creds and 'spect to the following:

the REVOLUTiON Crew
Patalete @ the PsyFamily
TheRINners
[Magi]Dan & [Wizard]Sean
BlackComb
Max20Characters
KKHafi
Knappy

Enjoy! and Good Luck!

COD: Modern Warfare 2 - Enable Coop Play and Multiplayer Online Matches.

2009-11-13T22:13:00.008-05:00

Game Notes
~~~~~~~~~~
Modern Warfare 2 is a first-person tactical shooter and the sixth entry in
the popular Call of Duty series. True to its name and following the lead of
its predecessor, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, it places players in modern
combat settings, as opposed to the WWII environments of the earlier Call of
Duty games. This modern approach brings with it new weapons, action and
options. Coupled with a variety of gameplay modes including single player,
multiplayer and the co-op Special Ops Mode, it is destined to be one of the
most popular games of 2009 and a worthy addition to the Call of Duty series.

COD: Modern Warfare 2 - Enable Coop Play and Multiplayer Online Matches:

For Singleplayer Play:

Download and install Skidrow Proper release as per the nfo.
Copy over skidrow's crack and play using the iw4sp.exe

Easy right? Skidrow's proper removed the steam requirement from the game and allowed for SinglePlayer action. Now a MPloader has been released into the wild. The folks over at TeknoGods.com have released a two-player online coop fix, but it [like razor's release] requires Steam. So in order to play coop online matches, you must copy over the razor cracked iw4sp.exe, have steam running, and start the game with TG's loader. Here's how:

For Online Two-player Special Ops COOP Play:

1- Start Steam with a blank/dummy account. [DOn't use yer legit account!]
2- Rename Skidrow's iw4sp.exe to iw4sp_Skidrow.exe and make a shortcut to it on yer desktop.
[This will be your SinglePlayer shortcut.]
3- Copy razor's iw4sp.exe to game folder. [only this one file from razor's crack is needed]
4- Copy TeknoGod's Loader files into the game folder, make a shortcut to and play using teknogods_mw2sp.exe. [This will be your Onlince Coop shortcut]

Now you can host/play online coop matches using TG's instructions:

Spec Ops Coop Play

==Usage For Client==

1. Copy TeknoGods_MW2SP.exe and TeknoMW2.dll to your game folder.

2. Make a shortcut to TeknoGods_MW2SP.exe and add --ip= after

Example TeknoGods_MW2SP --ip=10.0.0.1

==Usage For Server==

1. Copy TeknoGods_MW2SP.exe and TeknoMW2.dll to your game folder.

2. Run game from TeknoGods_MW2SP.exe

==In game use for server==

1. Goto Spec Ops

2. Click Two Player Online

3. Host the game and wait in lobby.

==In game use for client==

1. Simply press F12 to connect

==Caveats==

- This release is not intended for piracy usage!

- This release will not work on executable that doesn't use steam! [ie Skidrow's]

- Use your own steam account at your own risk.

  You can create separate account and use 'backup exe' with steam support to run the game.

NOTE: If the above procedure doesn't work for you, you don't have skidrow's release or have an earlier release which could have incompatibility issues with this method - If that is the case, use worm2048's fixed exe instead of razor's exe. Let us know how things work out for you.

For REAL Online Multiplayer Play [no coop]:

[THIS METHOD NO LONGER WORKS - ONLY WORKED A FEW DAYS ON V1.0.159]
1- Download zens0red's MP fix and copy his two files to your MW2 installation folder.
2- After replacing the iw4mp.exe, open steam and go to file->settings->friends
and Add a space to your nickname. [Example santannuts = satan nuts]
3- You can now join legit Multiplayer Matches. Enjoy!

Try this new working method instead:

source: http://rzking.blogspot.com/2009/12/i-did-this-just-for-fun-and-it-worked.html

Try out on your own Risk and .....if its patched or not working for u ........don't blame me cause
Once the IW & Steam notice they will patch it........OK let start ...
This guide will Solve the 2 Min steam Kick problem :) .

What U Need

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 installed on your system (SKIDROW RELEASE,Razor1911, RELOADED..Ect )

Steam installed on your system ( Download STEAM and INSTALL )

So Now Follow The Steps.....

PART ONE :- Install Zero Gear Beta On New steam Account

Make New Account In Steam ( Don't Use Steam account With your legit Game :- it can get ban )

Go to Zero Gear Beta Enter Your valid email address into the BOX
Press Submit Query

Go into your email inbox - open message - Zero Gear Beta Invite (from NimbleBit)
Click on the link to get your beta key
Login to Steam and go to the My games tab.
Click the Activate a product on Steam... button located in the lower left of the games menu and Enter the Beta key

Follow the onscreen instructions to Install Zero Gear beta (Its a nice game thu ;) )

Go To Steam and go to the My games tab. Right click -> properties -> Update tab select Automatic updates - select Do not automatically update this game ..and Close .

Now Test It By Playing Online with Steam ......If its working fine ......Then Exit the Steam completely..

PART TWO :- Now Copy Paste All Modern Warfare 2 files to Steam ..

go to default streams folder (e.g :- C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam) now go to \steamapps\common\zero gear\Server , and now Select all files Inside it and delete it

Now Copy All Files Modern Warfare 2 Game Files

And go to default streams folder \Steam\steamapps\common\zero gear\Server and paste

PART THREE :- Download My files and Past and play ..

This part Is simple download the RAR file

extract it and copy and past common folder in \Steam\steamapps folder overwright (copy replace)

Now Login to Steam and go to the My games tab..

And Play Zero Gear .........But it will launch MW 2 ..

If Not Working Then Follow The step properly ..

I had lot of time and MW2 is PC version Is Not released in my Country (it will release in jan ) and i was frustrated so I did This Crazy shit :)

I am Gone buy the retail version of the Game Anyway , when it will release in my Country (jan 2nd or 3rd Week )....

NAT OPEN/STRICT:

Please note that your NAT must be OPEN in order to join/create a game.
To check if your NAT is open/strict, simply create a game in the Two Player Online Special Ops game.
If your NAT is Strict, you will have to open these ports on your router:
CODMW2 Ports:
UDP 1500
UDP 3005
UDP 3101
UDP 28960

No Dedicated servers, Activision?? Shame on you!
Everyone else, ENjoy!

Downloads:

EPC_MW2_Pack_1.0

Includes Everything listed below in one convienient pack.

RapidShare

Skidrow's Crack - [RapidShare]

Razor's Crack - [RapidShare]

TeknoGod's MPLoader - [RapidShare]

worm2048's Crack [RapidShare]

zens0red's MP fix: [RapidShare]

Borderlands - Monster-Killing-Co-op-Fest & NEW Dr. Ned DLC!!

2009-11-10T19:25:00.006-05:00

Borderlands

After SinglePlayer action fades,
Get ready to decimate Online Play!!
UPDATED: Added Installation Order Information and Patch v1.4.1 Linkage.

Borderlands was released to the masses and offers much of the same formula Left 4 Dead brought to the table nearly one year ago. The hum-drum single-player action is brought to life through 4-player co-op action that wreaks of the games of yesterday. The Hand-drawn look of the game hearkens of XIII in visiual style, while the environments and enemies reminds me of Gordan Freeman's Epic Adventure. Anyway you slice it, or shoot it repeatedly with a gazillion guns, the least common denominator in this game is FUN!
Read on and learn about the game... and playing online... :)

Nfo from Steam:

Lock, Load, & Face the Madness

Get ready for the mind blowing insanity! Play as one of four trigger-happy mercenaries and take out everything that stands in your way!

With its addictive action, frantic first-person shooter combat, massive arsenal of weaponry, RPG elements and four-player co-op, Borderlands is a breakthrough experience that challenges all the conventions of modern shooters. Borderlands places you in the role of a mercenary on the lawless and desolate planet of Pandora, hell-bent on finding a legendary stockpile of powerful alien technology known as The Vault.

* Role Playing Shooter (RPS) - combines frantic first-person shooting action with accessible role-playing character progression

* Co-Op Frenzy - Fly solo in single player or drop in and out with up to 4 Player Co-Op online and offline for a maniacal multiplayer experience

* Bazillions of Guns - Gun lust fulfilled with rocket-launching shotguns, enemy-torching revolvers, SMGs that fire lightning rounds, and tons more

* Radical Art Style - New visual style combines traditional rendering techniques with hand-drawn textures to create a unique and eye-catching spin on the First Person genre

* Intense Vehicular Combat - Get behind the wheel and engage in intense vehicle-to-vehicle combat

System Requirements

o OS: Windows XP/Vista

o Processor: 2.4 Ghz or equivalent processor with SSE2 support

o Memory: 1GB System RAM (2GB recommended with Vista)

o Graphics: 256mb video ram or better (GeForce 8 series or higher/Radeon HD3000 series or higher)

o Hard Drive: 8 GB or more free space

o Sound: Windows compatible sound card

Now we get to the dirty:

For those of you who enjoy the excitement of treasure hunt, one little jewel that is infinitely priceless is the fact that this game does not require any form of online authentication to play online multiplayer matches. :)
Just sign in with your Gamespy credentials and away you go!! Now how about that?

:Installation:

And for those who have Razor 1911's Proper release, installation can get quite hairy real fast.
So this is how the magician reveals the magic behind his trickery - with slight of hand.
From the install notes:
1. Extract RARs
2. Mount or Burn image
3. Install the game
4. Important!! While installing replace the original exe with the
cracked Borderlands.exe from Razor1911\Install directoy after the DirectX
installation!!
5. Important! While installing copy the cracked exe from Razor1911\Crack directory
to the .\{$InstallDirectory}\Gearbox Software\Borderlands\ directory!
(Not the Binaries directory!)
6. Play the retail!

It is at step 4 that the troubles begin.
During Installation, the game's Setup Installer will first install MS Visual C++, PhysX, and DirectX..
It will then proceed to copy the game files to \{InstallDirectory}\2K Games\Gearbox Software\Borderlands. This is where the trick begins and you must move quickly to make this work:
The "Razor1911\Install\Borderlands.exe" file must be copied to the Binaries folder overwriting the origianl one AND the "Razor1911\Crack|Borderlands.exe" file must be placed in the root Borderlands folder. Now when the installer's progress bar reaches about 90%, instead of the original exe's Securom online activation starting, popping up an error and deleting the installation folder contents, you will see the magic of razor with a little Graphic. And the Borderlands.exe Crack you placed in the root folder will magically move to the Binaries folder enabling you to play! WOW - Its like Magic!

---------------------------------------------

Borderlands The Zombie Island of Dr. Ned DLC -Reloaded is out!!

And ONLINE PLAY STILL WORKS. :)

Download Reloaded's DLC pack from your favorite source of treasure and install it over the Razor1911 game install you just installed.

To install just extract the contents of Reloaded's archives to {$InstallDirectory}\Gearbox Software\Borderlands\ and select yes for merging folders and overwrite all files. Easy.

Play game as usual - and enjoy DLC content!!

---------------------------------------------

Borderlands Installation Order and Patch v1.4.1

Install Borderlands Game, DLC, and Patches in this order:

1- Borderlands_Proper-Razor1911

2- Borderlands The Zombie Island of Dr. Ned DLC -Reloaded
3- Borderlands.Mad.Moxxis.Underdome.Riot.DLC-RELOADED
4- Borderlands.The.Secret.Armory.of.General.Knoxx.DLC-RELOADED
5- Borderlands.Claptraps.New.Robot.Revolution.DLC-RELOADED
6- Borderlands Patch v 1.4.1-RELOADED [download link available below.]

Once Razor's Proper is installed and all DLC packs listed are downloaded from your favorite source - install each DLC pack over the Razor1911 game in the order listed above.

To install just extract the contents of each DLC's archives to {$InstallDirectory}\Gearbox Software\Borderlands\ and select 'yes' for merging folders and overwrite all files. Easy.

Play game as usual - and enjoy all DLC content!!

:Download:
Borderlands Patch v 1.4.1

Let me know what you think of this game and any hacks you may have tried.
Later folks.

Add Standalone non-Steam Killing Floor to Xfire.

2009-11-09T16:51:00.002-05:00

Add Standalone non-Steam Killing Floor to Xfire.

If you are running a non-steam, standalone version of Killing Floor and you would like to add it to Xfire, just follow the steps below.
NOTE: Xfire updates will overwrite the xfire_games.ini file, so you will have to re-apply these changes after each new update.

1- Locate and edit the xfire_games.ini file.
XP users look in Program Files\Xfire
Vista users look in C:\ProgramData\Xfire

2- Open xfire_games.ini with notepad.
Use notepad's 'find...' feature to locate Killing Floor..

3- Find the following lines:

LauncherDirKey=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Valve\Steam\InstallPath

LauncherExe=steam.exe

DetectExe=SteamApps\*\killingfloor\System\KillingFloor.exe

And replace with this:

LauncherDirKey=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\killingfloor

LauncherExe=revLoader.exe

DetectExe=System\KillingFloor.exe

Save and Exit notepad. Restart Xfire.

4- Add Killing Floor to the Xfire detected games list:
Restart Xfire after editing the xfire_games.ini file
Go to Tools -> Options -> Games tab -> expand the "Not Installed" section and select Killing Floor.

Check the option that says "Manual Setup" then browse to your KF install folder.
Add Extra Command Line Parameters.

-launch System\killingfloor.exe

Click apply and OK.

All Done!

Left 4 Dead 2 Dedicated Server Tutorial - No-Steam Edition [Windows]

2009-11-08T10:42:00.034-05:00

Current Game Version: v2.1.0.0Updated Post for Full Game!

Left 4 Dead 2 Dedicated Server Tutorial [Windows]

Added new rev-emu -March 2012

Prerequisites:

What is a Dedicated Server?
Setup a static IP address

Port Forwarding if behind a router.

You need to know your WAN or External IP address

Learn all this @ www.portforward.com
Turn Off Windows Firewall!

I. Installation:

1. Download hldsupdatetool.exe setup file.
This tool is used to download and update the Source dedicated server.
2. Run hldsupdatetool.exe and install it into a folder. eg. C:\SRCDS
3. Now go to C:\SRCDS and double click hldsupdatetool.exe. [This will update the tool.]
4. To download the files for your Left 4 Dead 2 dedicated server:

Create a new text file in C:\SCRDS\ with this code:

update.bat

hldsupdatetool.exe -command update -game left4dead2 -dir .

pause

Save as update.bat and exit. Double click on update.bat to start downloading server files.
[This may take a while and you may need to run it more than once to get all files at 100%]

II. Configuration:

Create a new text file in C:\SCRDS\left4dead2\left4dead2\cfg and name it server.cfg.
Input your own info for hostname, rcon password, and contact.

Example server.cfg - now with more detailed info.

//##Server.cfg###########################

//Basic server cfg - loaded on each map #

//#######################################

/////////////////////////

//Server info

////////////

hostname YourServerName        //Hostname for server

rcon_password "passwordhere"    //remote console password

sv_password ""             //Server password for entry into multiplayer games [only needed to make your server private.]

sv_contact "EmailHere"        //contact email for server sysop

/////////////////////////

//Internet, region, lobby setup

////////////

hostport 27016            //default 27015; Host game server port

sv_lan 0             //Server is a lan server (no heartbeat, no authentication, no non-class C addresses) [enable LAN = 1; disable LAN = 0]

sv_region 0             //The region of the world to report this server in.

sv_allow_lobby_connect_only 0     //default 1; If set players may only join this server from matchmaking lobby, may not connect directly [enable/disable Lobby connections only 1/0]

/////////////////////////

//Game Settings

////////////

mp_disable_autokick 1         //(command)prevents a userid from being auto-kicked (Usage mp_diable_autokick )

sv_allow_wait_command 0        //default 1; Allow or disalow the wait command on clients connected to this server.

sv_alternateticks 0        //defulat 0; (singleplayer)If set, server only simulates entities on even numbered ticks.

sv_clearhinthistory 0        //(command)Clear memory of server side hint displayed to the player.

sv_consistency 0        //default 1; Whether the server enforces file consistency for critical files

sv_pausable 0            //default 0; is the server pausable

sv_forcepreload 1        //default 0; Force server side preloading

sv_pure_kick_clients 0        //default 1; If set to 1, the server will kick clients with mismatchng files. Otherwise, it will issue a warning to the client.

sv_pure 0            //If set to 1, server will force all client files execpt whitelisted ones (in pure_server_whitelist.txt) to match server's files.

                //If set to 2, the server will force all clietn files to come from steam and not load pure_server_whilelist.txt. Set to 0 for disabled.

/////////////////////////

//communication

////////////

sv_voiceenable 1        //default 1; enable/disable voice comm

sv_alltalk 1            //default 0; Players can hear all other players' voice communication, no team restrictions

/////////////////////////

//LOGGING

////////////

log on            //Creates a logfile (on | off)

sv_logecho 0            //default 0; Echo log information to the console.

sv_logfile 1        //default 1; Log server information in the log file.

sv_log_onefile 0    //default 0; Log server information to only one file.

sv_logbans 1        //default 0;Log server bans in the server logs.

sv_logflush 0        //default 0; Flush the log files to disk on each write (slow).

sv_logsdir logs        //Folder in the game directory where server logs will be stored.

/////////////////////////

//Bans

//  execute banned.cfgs at server start. Optimally at launch commandline.

//  Put writeip/wrtieid commands in the bottom of server.cfg AFTER banned.cfgs have loaded.

////////////

exec banned_user.cfg    //loads banned users' ids

exec banned_ip.cfg    //loads banned users' ips

writeip          //Save the ban list to banned_ip.cfg.

writeid          //Wrties a list of permanently-banned user IDs to banned_user.cfg.

/////////////////////////

//Master server - "setmaster" - add/remove/enable/disable master servers

////////////

//Usage: setmaster  

setmaster add 188.40.40.201:27011   

setmaster add 68.142.72.250:27011

setmaster add 72.165.61.151:27013

/////////////////////////

//Network Tweaks - Increase network performance

////////////

rate 10000        //default 10000; Max bytes/sec the host can recieve data

sv_minrate 15000       //default "5000"; Min bandwidth rate allowed on server, 0 = unlimited

sv_maxrate 30000    //default "0";  Max bandwidth rate allowed on server, 0 = unlimited

sv_mincmdrate 20    //default 0; This sets the minimum value for cl_cmdrate. 0 = unlimited [cevo=67]

sv_maxcmdrate 33    //default 40; (If sv_mincmdrate is > 0), this sets the maximum value for cl_cmdrate. [cevo=101]

III. Starting Server:

You can start your Left 4 Dead 2 dedicated server from the command line, a batch file, or by making a shortcut to srcds.exe.

To Create a Startup Shortcut:

1- Go to your C:\SRCDS\left4dead2 directory. Right click on srcds.exe and select 'Create Shortcut'.
2- Right click on the newly created shortcut and select 'properties'. Click the 'shortcut' tab and in the Target line you will see the following: "C:\srcds\left4dead2\srcds.exe"
3- Now we need to add the following parameters to this line to get the server started properly:

Startup Parameters:

"C:\SRCDS\left4dead2\srcds.exe" -console -game left4dead2 +hostip YOUR.WAN.IP.ADDY -ip YOUR.LAN.IP.ADDY +hostport 27016 +clientport 27006 -nohltv +exec server.cfg +map c5m1_waterfront

Fill in YOUR.WAN.IP.ADDY with your external IP address and YOUR.LAN.IP.ADDY with your internal 'static' IP address if you are behind a router. You could change +map to whichever map you prefer.
Don't forget to put a space between srcds.exe" and -console.
Click OK when finished. Double Click Shortcut to start server.

To create a Startup batch file with extra script to restart server if it crashes:

1- Go to your C:\SRCDS directory and create a new text file named L4D2Server.bat.
2- Add the following line of code to the batch file:

L4DServer.bat

@echo off
cls
echo Protecting srcds from crashes...
echo If you want to close srcds and this script, close the srcds window and type Y depending on your language followed by Enter.
title srcds.com Watchdog
:srcds
echo (%time%) srcds started.
start /wait left4dead2\srcds.exe -console -game left4dead2 +hostip YOUR.WAN.IP.ADDY -ip YOUR.LAN.IP.ADDY +hostport 27016 +clientport 27006 -nohltv +exec server.cfg +map l4d_hospital05_rooftop
echo (%time%) WARNING: srcds closed or crashed, restarting.
goto srcds

Fill in YOUR.WAN.IP.ADDY with your external IP address and YOUR.LAN.IP.ADDY with your internal 'static' IP address if you are behind a router. You could change +map to whichever map you prefer.
Save .bat when finished. Double Click L4DServer.bat to start server with crash protection. :)

IV. Cracking Server:

IMPORTANT: To avoid using the matchmaking system and use direct connections instead,
Make sure you have the the following set in your server.cfg:

sv_lan 0

mp_disable_autokick 1

sv_consistency 1

sv_allow_lobby_connect_only 0

Install Rev-Emu and Configure rev.ini:

*NEW* L4D2_RevEmu_Server_Edition_02-18-2012 *NEW*
This is the latest rev emulator for use with L4D2 v2100+.
Includes:
Revolution emulator configured specifically for l4d2 server.
Sample server.cfg files and launch.bat.
Download: L4D2_RevEmu_Server_Edition_02-18-2012

Install L4D2_RevEmuto your server's root left4dead2 directory and edit rev.ini as follows:

###########################################################

# For Dedicated Servers:                                  #

# Remove comment from the ClintDLL line:                  #

#                                                         #

# ClientDLL=steamclient_l4d.dll                           #

#                                                         #

###########################################################

NOTE: Be Ready. Download MS visual C++ and .Net Framework:
Download and install Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 SP1 Redistributable Package: 32-bit or 64-bit
Download and install Microsoft's .net Framework 3.5

V. Updating Server:
Before Updating, move the two rev-emu dlls [or SoBeit's dll/ ESt+VUP patched files] out of the bin folder
and rename the originals back.
Update server by running the update.bat created at the beginning of this guide.
Then follow Step IV for Cracking Server.

--------------------------------------------------------

Additional Notes:

-If you want your server to show up in the in-game server browser,
add your private server's ip:port to Setti's MasterServer list.

-Add your private server ip to EPCGaming's L4D2 Server list.

-After You get your server up and running,
Install SourceMod and MetaMod for plug-ins and better admin control of your server.
See the How-to HERE.

-Keep Players up-to-date with patches and fixes in this post.

--------------------------------------------------------

ENJOY!

--------------------------OLD FILES------------------------------
Here are older Server tools that may/maynot work with current version of L4D2:

L4D2_RevEmu_Server_Edition_02-02-2012
This is the latest rev emulator for use with L4D2 v2098+.
Download: L4D2_RevEmu_Server_Edition_02-02-2012

L4D2_RevEmu_Server_Edition_1-22-2012
This is the latest rev emulator for use with L4D2 v2097+.
MediaFire

L4D2_RevEmu_Server_Edition_Jan2012
This is the latest rev emulator for use with L4D2 v2094+hotfix.
MediaFire

L4D2_RevEmu_25122011_fixed
[This is the latest rev emulator for use with L4D2 v2094 and higher.]
MediaFire

L4D2_RevEmu_21122011_fixed
[This is the latest rev emulator for use with L4D2 v2094 and higher.]
MediaFire

[BROKEN] L4D2_RevEmu_20122011 [DO NOT USE]
[This is the latest rev emulator for use with L4D2 v2094 and higher.]
MediaFire

L4D2_RevEmu_28082011
[This is the latest rev emulator for use with L4D2 v2080 and higher.]
MediaFire

L4D2_RevEmu_2050+ [RevCrew_win_28102010]
[This is the rev emulator for use with L4D2 v2051 and higher.
It can be used on client installations as well as dedicated server installations with only a minor change.]
MediaFire

Use ONE of the following depending on your needs:

I - Esteamation+UGSP [formerly VUP] Package for Online Dedicated Servers
II - Rev-emu for Online Internet Dedicated Servers.
III - SoBeit's .dll for offline-LAN servers ONLY.

I- For Online Dedicated Servers use Esteamation+UGP [formerly VUP]:
**UPDATED for use on L4D2 v2.0.1.5 servers. **

1. Download the ESteamation package below.
2. View INSTALL_l4d2.txt for installation/configuration instructions.

ESteamation_2.0RC2+UGSP2.8_for_Source2007U1 [L4D2 Setup Package.]

[supports: LINUX and WINDOWs, any server version, l4d1 + l4d2]
Complete Esteamation/UGSP package modified for use with Steam3/Source2007U1 servers.
MediaFire

II- For Online Internet Dedicated Servers use the Revolution Emulator:

1. Download one [1] of the rev-emu packages below.
2. On a fresh installed [or updated] server, go to the bin folder and
rename the origianl steam.dll and steamclient.dll to
steam_l4d2.dll and steamclient_l4d2.dll, respectively.

[Original Steam dll's should be around 2 to 3 MB in size whereas the rev-emu dll's are around 300 KB]

3. Copy Rev.ini to where srcds.exe is located

and copy rev-files steam.dll and steamclient.dll to the bin folder.
4. Fire up server! Done!

III- For Offline LAN server use SoBeit's fixed steam_api.dll :

Perfect for LAN server with NO internet connection.
1. Download SoBeit's offline_api_all.rar
2. Go to SRCDS\left4dead2 and backup the original steam_api.dll.
3. Extract SoBeit's steam_api.dll to C:\SRCDS\left4dead2\bin
4. Fire up server! Done!

Note: Using this method Steam Validation is removed and VAC is disabled.
SoBeit's offline_api_all.rar
RapidShare - MediaFire

Rev-Emu Packages and Info:
*NEW* L4D2_Server_RevEmu_9.81R4_Steamclient2009v2
[for dedicated servers only - choose between emu with Looging and emu with No Logging;
rev-client.log will be generated in your root folder]
RapidShare - MediaFire

L4D2_Server_RevEmu_9.81R4_Steamclient2009 v1
Updated rev-emu steamclient.dll works with L4D2 DS.
RapidShare - MediaFire

L4D2_Rev-Emu_9.81R3_mod.zip

Modified by Eydee to work on L4D2 DS.

RapidShare - MediaFire

Here is how the rev.ini is setup for this configuration:

Rev.ini:

###########################################################

#  L4D2_Server_Rev-Emu_9.81R3                             #

###########################################################

#                                                         #

# On a fresh installed server, go to the bin folder and   #

# rename steam.dll and steamclient.dll to steam_l4d2.dll  #

# and steamclient_l4d2.dll, respectively.  Copy Rev.ini   #

# to where srcds.exe is located and copy rev-files        #

# steam.dll and steamclient.dll to the bin folder.      #                      

#                                                         #

# Make sure to have the following set in server.cfg:      #

# sv_lan 0                                                #

# mp_disable_autokick 1                                   #

# sv_consistency 1                                        #

# sv_allow_lobby_connect_only 0                           #

#                                                         #

################################################satannuts##

###########################################################

[Emulator]

# Supported Languages - English, French, Italian, German,

#Spanish, sChinese, Korean, Koreana, tChinese, Japanese,

#Russian, Thai, or Portugeuse

Language = English

Logging=False

SteamDll=Steam_l4d2.dll

SteamClient = True

SteamUser = SteamPlayer

[Log]

FileSystem=False

Account=False

UserID=False

[steamclient]

PlayerName = SteamPlayer

Logging=False

ClientDLL=steamclient_l4d2.dll

[GameServer]

#AllowOldRev=False

#AllowUnknown=False

AllowCrackedSteam=True

AllowLegitSteam=True

Trine - Steam Update v1.04 and revLoader

2009-08-02T14:56:00.015-04:00

Description:

Trine is a physics-based action game where three characters allow clever solutions to challenges created by hazardous puzzles and threatening enemies. The gameplay is based on fully interactive physics - each character's different abilities and tactics can be used to invent new ways to overcome obstacles and save the kingdom!

Features:

*The three heroes with different abilities and capabilities
*At any time you can switch to one of three characters, the most appropriate in this situation
*invent passage puzzles, based on realistic physics - there is always another way!
*18 levels, ideal for graphics and Sound
*12 types of weapons with four levels of improvements, giving 48 combinations of deadly devices

Requirements:

Minimum:
Processor: 2.0 GHz CPU
Operating System: Windows XP / Windows Vista
System Memory: 512 MB (XP), 1 GB (Vista)
Hard-Disk Space: 1 GB
Sound Card: (not required)
Video Card: Radeon X800 or GeForce 6800 or better

Recommended:

Processor: Dual-Core CPU or better
Operating System: Windows XP / Windows Vista
System Memory: 2 GB
Hard-Disk Space: 1 GB
Sound Card: DirectX compatible soundcard
Video Card: Radeon HD 3800 series or GeForce 8800 series or better

Steam VS NON-Steam:

I've played with two versions of this game. One version was the Trine-CPY release which is a "Steam" version and the other was purchased through Steam. My purchased game gets updated effortlessly through Steam, but the CPY release requires updating with a standalone patch and using a modified [cracked] exe to play. So I updated the CPY release with "Trine v1.04 Steam Update-SKIDROW" and copied over the cracked exe, but I would recieve an error message saying "Trine.exe has stopped working" and would get booted back to the desktop. Good thing I have Steam. :)

Anyway, at the time of this writing, there is no working cracked exe to use with the CPY release updated with Skidrow's 1.04 patch/crack. Since this is a Steam game, why not use a Steam Game Loader? Namely - the revLoader!

How to Install and play Steam Version without Steam:

Prerequisites:

Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 SP1 - Download and install: 32-bit or 64-bit
Microsoft's .net Framework 3.5 - Download and install .net 3.5

Make sure you have the latest DirectX and PhysX drivers installed.

1. Download and Install the Trine-CPY release if you don't already have it.
2. Download and Install Trine Update 1.04 - you can use either the "Trine v1.04 Steam Update-SKIDROW" if you already have it or grab the "Trine_Update_1.04_sn" posted below.
3. Download and Install "Trine-revLoader".
4. Go to your Trine Installation Folder and make a shortcut to revLoader.exe on your desktop. Rename the shortcut to "Trine".
5. Click yer new shortcut to play the game. Enjoy!

Note: If saving doesn't work in-game after updating to version 1.04 and using the revloader,
Disable Steam Cloud:
Launch the game, and in the main menu press the F8 key to bring up the console.
Then type:

/steam_cloud_enabled 0

and press ENTER.
Now your save games should be fixed. [go to options -> change save slot]

Game:

Buy it on Steam
OR
Try-it-before-you-buy-it from your favorite file-sharing community. :)

Patch:

Trine_Update_1.04_sn.exe [189MB]
RapidShare - FileDropper

RevLoader:

Trine_revLoader.exe [304KB]
RapidShare - MediaFire - FileDropper

How to install and play cracked Call Of Duty: World at War [Solo, COOP, and Multiplayer Online]

2009-07-26T13:04:00.016-04:00

Current Game Version: v1.6

With the release of Patch 1.5 and Map Pack 2, I thought it was time to make a new, simple How-to to get all the noobs started. How to install and play cracked Call Of Duty: World at War Solo, COOP, and Multiplayer Online in six easy steps! Download links are available at the end of this post.
Also Updated post for Patch v1.6 and the included map pack 3.

1 - Download the Reloaded Release if you don't already have it.

2 - Download Patch 1.0-1.2, Patch 1.2-1.4, Patch 1.4-1.5, and Patch 1.5-1.6 and the EPC_CoDWaW_Pack_1.6

3 - Install game using keygen to generate a valid CD-KEY.

4 - Run Patch 1.2, then Patch 1.2-> 1.4, Patch 1.4-> 1.5 and finally Patch 1.5-> 1.6 to update game.

5 - Update Punkbuster for CODWaW with pbsetup.exe:
Run pbsetup.exe, add game: CoDWaW, and check for updates.

6a - To play Solo/Singleplayer:

Copy Vitality's Single Player crack [CoDWaW.exe] to installation folder, create a shortcut to it on yer desktop, and name it "CoDWaW Solo"
Start game and click SOLO to start Single player game.

6b - To play on COOP/LAN: [ie. NAZI ZOMBIES!!]

Copy the Multiplayer LAN fix [CoDWaWsp_lanfixed.exe] to installation folder, create a shortcut to it on yer desktop, and name it "CoDWaW COOP"
Start game and click COOP to host/join a COOP LAN Game.

6c - To play Multiplayer Online:

Copy the Multiplayer Loader [CoDWaWmp_Loader.exe] to installation folder, create a shortcut to it on yer desktop, and name it "CoDWaW Online"
Start game - Do NOT create an online account!!
Just click CANCEL - NO - CANCEL to bypass making online account.
Go into Multiplayer Options to change your name.
To Join a server, open the console [~] and type:
/connect IP:Port
Example:
/connect 85.145.48.132:28960

Disable Account Creation at Start-up Permanently:
Close game and open config_mp.cfg with notepad. Find this line and change 1 to 0:
seta com_startupIntroPlayed "0"
In Windows XP config_mp.cfg can be located in:
C:\Documents and Settings\Your Name\Local Settings\Application Data\Activision\CoDWaW\players\profiles\$$$
In Windows Vista config_mp.cfg can be located in::
C:\Users\Your Name\AppData\Local\Activision\CoDWaW\players\profiles\$$$
Attention: This file is hidden by default
You have to make it visible first in the folderoptions!

Visit EPCgaming's CODWaW Cracked Private Server list HERE

DOWNLOADS:

EPC_Pack_CoDWaW_1.6
[This All-in-One pack contains:
Keygen, Single Player Crack [v1.6],
Original exe's v1.5 + v1.6, LAN-fix, mpLoader,
private server patch: win + linux, and pbsetup.exe]
RapidShare - MegaUpload

Patches at Gamer's Hell:

CoDWaW v1.0 to v1.2 Patch

CoDWaW v1.2 to v1.4 Patch

CoDWaW v1.4 to v1.5 Patch

CODWaw v1.5 to v1.6 Patch

Or check the Official COD PC Updates site for patch info, mirrors, and german patches.

How to Patch Update and Play No Steam Left 4 Dead

2009-06-14T01:21:00.053-04:00

Current Game Version: v1.0.2.6 THE SACRIFICE DLC is now available!!

How to Patch Update and Play No Steam Left 4 Dead

Prerequisites:

Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 SP1 - Download and install: 32-bit or 64-bit

Microsoft's .net Framework 3.5 - Download and install .net 3.5

Quick Setup:

I. Install Left 4 Dead:

Download and Install either Skidrow, iAPULA, or [psy] releases (other FULL retail releases will work also).

II. Update Left 4 Dead:

Update and patch L4D to the latest version using the update / patch installers linked below.
The Full Update will update any version L4D. After installing latest full/incremental update, install any hotfixes that are available.

III. Patch Game with Rev-Emu:

Install Latest Rev-Emu Installer. After, and only after, installing all latest updates: Patch the game with Rev_emu. This will make your Left 4 Dead non steam.
Go into your Left 4 Dead\bin\config folder and make sure Masterserver.vdf is set to Read-Only.
Edit rev.ini with notepad to change your name. [SteamUser=YourName and PlayerName=YourName]

IV. Play by executing the Cracked Left4Dead.exe:

Create a shortcut on your desktop to left4dead.exe and add -console -novid -nohltv -serverbrowser to its launch parameters:
Right click your shortcut, select properties. In the "Target" field, you should have:

"C:\Program Files (x86)\Left 4 Dead\left4dead.exe" -console -novid -nohltv -serverbrowser

Note: The latest Rev-Emu Installer creates this shortcut for you.

V. Play Left 4 Dead!

Launch the game, uncheck "Steam Cloud", and accept. Play Left 4 Dead!

Includes CRASH COURSE

BEWARE!

Leaving steam cloud checked will result in the game crashing to desktop every time you start it.

See the 'Steam Cloud' entry registry solution here

:DOWNLOADS:

1- Download and Install Patches / Updates:

Full Update from Any Version to 1019

[387 MB \ 1.04 GB installed]
L4D_Full_Update_to_1019.exe
MEGAUPLOAD

L4D Update 1.0.1.9 to 1.0.2.0

The Sacrifice DLC - Oct 6th
[440 MB exe \ 882 MB installed]
L4D_Update_1019_to_1020_Sacrifice_DLC.exe
MEGAUPLOAD

*NEW* L4D Update 1.0.2.0 to 1.0.2.6 *NEW*
[67.8 MB exe \ 225 MB installed]
L4D_Update_1020_to_1026.exe
MediaFire

2- Download and Install Current RevEmu:

*NEW* L4D Ultimate Patch v2.0 *NEW*

A Full-Featured Rev-Emu installer by Zexdestroyer
MediaFire

L4D_Rev_Emu_v1020+ XMAS Edition

[for L4D v1020 and higher]
Achievements now save with updated dll.
Copy your old stats.bin from root folder to \bin if you have previously saved stats.
Note: Change Name in Rev.ini.MediaFire

---------------------------------------------

Older Incremental Updates:

[Only for those who need them]

L4D_Update_1025_to_1026
[19 MB exe \ 120 MB installed]
MediaFire

L4D_Update_1024_to_1025
[11 MB exe \ 31.7 MB installed]
MediaFire

L4D_Update_1023_to_1024
[11 MB exe \ 32 MB installed]
MediaFire

L4D_Update_1022_to_1023
[18.4 MB exe \ 56.1 MB installed]
Download from: MediaFire

Update 1019 to 1020 is the Sacrifice DLC above.

L4D_Update_1018_to_1019
[9.81 MB exe \ 34.4 MB installed]
Download from: MediaFire

L4D_Update_1017_to_1018
[2.26 MB exe \ 7.54 MB installed]
Download from: RapidShare - MediaFire

L4D_Update_1016_to_1017
[10 MB exe \ 36.6 MB installed]
Download from: RapidShare - MediaFire

L4D Update from 1015 [oct 9th] to 1016 [nov14]
[14.5 MB exe \ 54.5 MB installed]
Download from: RapidShare

Left 4 Dead Mini Update 1014 to 1015 [oct9]
212 MB exe \ 443 MB installed
This is for those at v1014 aug 21st...
it includes all DLC v1015 files plus 4 post-DLC updates.
Download from: MegaUpload

---------------Old Updates [for archival purposes]---------------

---------------------------DO NOT USE!!----------------------------

L4D_Rev_Emu_v1020+
[This is the latest Rev-Emu build, though the one below still works.]
This was repacked as the rev.ini referenced l4d2 instead of l4d
[10-10-2010 - thanks tiddlesworth for pointing that out.]
MediaFire

L4D_Rev-Emu_v1018 [v9.81 R4] repacked
[includes cracked left4dead.exe and Setti masterserver.vdf]
Install to your Left 4 Dead Installation Folder.
NOTE: ServerBrowser is NOW working AGAIN!
Backup of Original v1018 files included in bin folder
Download from RapidShare - MediaFire

L4D Update 1.0.2.0 to 1.0.2.3_FIXED
This is the FIXED update, this will correct the menu issue.
[59.7 MB exe \ 136 MB installed]
L4D_Update_1020_to_1023_Fixed.exe
MediaFire

L4D Update 1.0.2.0 to 1.0.2.2 FIXED
This is the FIXED update, this will correct the menu issue.
[59.7 MB exe \ 136 MB installed]
L4D_Update_1020_to_1022_FIXED.exe
MediaFire

L4D_Update_1020_to_1021
NOTE: This installer will correct a file name error that was present in the Sacrifice update.
[1.6 MB exe \ 4.4 MB installed]
L4D_Update_1020_to_1021.exe
MediaFire

L4D_Update_1021_hotfix
This is the Oct 16th hotfix for v1021.
[1.6 MB exe \ 4.4 MB installed]
L4D_Update_1021_hotfix_oct16.exe
MediaFire

Full Update from Any Version to 1017
[386 MB \ 1.04 GB installed]
L4D_Full_Update_to_1017.exe
Download in one part from MegaUpload
OR in 2 parts from RS and MF [links are interchangeable]
[Use 7-zip to extract the installer from the following 2-part split-archive.]
RapidShare: Part 1 - Part 2
MediaFire: Part 1 - Part 2

Rev-Emu v9.81 R4 Installer [windows]
[includes cracked left4dead.exe and Setti masterserver.vdf]
Install to your Left 4 Dead Installation Folder.
Set Left 4 Dead\bin\config\Materserver.vdf to Read-Only!
NOTE: ServerBrowser is NOW working AGAIN!
Download from RapidShare - MediaFire

Rev-Emu v9.81 R3 Installer [windows]

[includes cracked left4dead.exe, server browser fix, and custom left4dead icon]
Install to your Left 4 Dead Installation Folder.
Set Left 4 Dead\bin\config\Materserver.vdf to Read-Only!
NOTE: ServerBrowser is NOT working in this version!! Don't use the server browser!
Download from RapidShare - MediaFire - MegaUpload

Rev-Emu v9.81 Installer [windows]

[includes cracked left4dead.exe, server browser fix, and custom left4dead icon]
Download from RapidShare - MegaUpload
Install to your Left 4 Dead Installation Folder.
Set Left 4 Dead\bin\config\Materserver.vdf to Read-Only!

Rev-Emu v9.80 RC2 Installer [windows]

[includes cracked left4dead.exe, server browser fix, and custom left4dead icon]
Download from RapidShare - MegaUpload
Install to your Left 4 Dead Installation Folder.

Rev-Emu v9.79 Installer:
The REVOLUTiON Emulator [Win] & Left 4 Dead Crack:
Rev-Emu v9.79 Installer [includes cracked left4dead.exe and server browser fix]
Download from RapidShare - FileDropper - MediaFire
Install to your Left 4 Dead Installation Folder.

Full Update from any version to 1016 nov14
[386 MB \ 1.04 GB installed]
L4D_Full_Update_to_1016_nov14.exe
Download from MegaUpload

File Checker/Tester:
L4D_Test Files for v1016 [nov14]
Open this archive and extract it into yer Left 4 Dead Installation Folder. Run testfiles.exe.
Download from: RapidShare

L4D Full Update from any version to 1015 [oct9]
387 MB \ 1.05 GB installed
This package will update L4D from any version to 1015.
it includes all DLC v1015 files plus 4 post-DLC updates up to oct 9th.
Download from: MegaUpload

L4D Full Update to 1014 aug21 [193 MB exe/ 704 MB installed]
[All 1.0.1.4 hotfixes up to august 21st included - no Rev-Emu included]
Download from: RapidShare - MegaUpload

L4D Mini Update 1013 to 1014_aug21 [17MB exe/ 65MB installed]
[All 1.0.1.4 hotfixes up to august 21st included - no Rev-Emu included]
Download from: RapidShare - MegaUpload

L4D Full Update to 1013 [213MB exe/ 732MB installed]
[Rev-Emu v9.78rc2, all updates to may 15th, and server browser fix included]
Download from: FileDropper

L4D Mini Update 1012 to 1013 [35MB exe/ 111MB installed]
[Rev-Emu v9.78rc2, updates to may 15th, and server browser fix included]
Download from: RapidShare - FileDropper - MediaFire

L4D Full Update to 1012 [Survival Pack] [187MB exe/ 698MB installed]
[no rev-emu included - please use latest emu after updating]
Download from: FileDropper

L4D Mini Update 1011 to 1012 [125MBexe/ 474MB installed]
[no rev-emu included - please use latest emu after updating]
Download from: RapidShare - FileDropper

Add a WORKING Server Browser to No Steam Left 4 Dead Main Menu

2009-06-09T11:55:00.012-04:00

Add a WORKING Server Browser to No Steam Left 4 Dead Main Menu

First, configure the original left4dead steamclient.dll.
Non-Steam users should already have this configured with the latest Rev-Emu.
1. Get the original left 4 dead steamclient.dll from steam content update. [also included in rev-installer package and/or L4D update installers]
2. Steamclient.dll is located in Left 4 Dead\bin folder and should be renamed to steamclient_ori.dll
3. Open up rev.ini and change #ClientDLL=steamclient.dll.old to ClientDLL=steamclient_ori.dll
Make sure SteamClient=True.

Next, add Setti as the MasterServer:
1. Download MasterServers.vdf from here: http://css.setti.info/code/masterserver/
2. Create a folder named 'config' inside the 'bin' folder. [Ex. C:\Left 4 Dead\bin\config]
3. Copy MasterServers.vdf to the config folder and make it read-only.

Finally, add "Server Browser" button to Main Menu:
1- Go to your L4D shortcut you use to launch game. Right click and select properties.
2- In the shortcut tab, add -serverbrowser to the end of the target line.
3- Click Apply and OK.

Open the game, click 'Server Browser', and private servers will now show up in the custom tab of the server browser. Favorite Servers can be saved as well as Server History.

Enjoy!!

Source:
CS.RIN.RU

Killing Floor - No Steam Edition.

2009-05-16T23:31:00.085-04:00

Current Game Version: 1.0.3.2

Nov 22, 2011 - Updated with all new files!
Dec 11, 2011 - Added Twisted Christmas Update! Dec 14, 2011 - Added Update 1.0.3.1
Dec 22, 2011 - Added missing file and fixed KF_Update_1028-1030.
Jan 7, 2012 - Added Update_1031_to_1032

Killing Floor, minus Steam, is available online for all ye treasure hunting pirates out there.

About the Game: Killing Floor is a Co-op Survival Horror FPS set in the devastated cities and countryside of England after a series of cloning experiments for the military goes horribly wrong. You and your friends are members of the military dropped into these locations with a simple mission: Survive long enough to cleanse the area of the failed experiments!

Comparisons to Left 4 Dead from wikipedia: Even though Killing Floor beta was released as a total conversion mod for Unreal Tournament 2004 three years before Valve Corporation's Left 4 Dead, another survival horror first-person shooter, the retail version of the game, being released relatively close to Left 4 Dead, has drawn some inevitable comparisons. The Killing Floor developers have stated that the two games are very different.
Gamers, however, have found several subjects from which to compare the two games. For example, one such subject is the list of enemies—Left 4 Dead's Boomer, a fat, toxic-vomiting zombie that explodes with zombie-summoning goo upon death, can be considered a direct counterpart to Killing Floor's Bloat, a fat, toxic-vomiting, machete-wielding specimen that slumps into a pile of damaging goo upon death. Other notable comparisons are Left 4 Dead's zombie the Screamer (which was eventually cut from the final release), which yields a close resemblance to Killing Floor's Siren specimen.

ScreenShot:

How to Play Killing Floor [minus Steam]:

Prerequisites:
Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 SP1 - Download and install: 32-bit or 64-bit Microsoft's .net Framework 3.5 - Download and install .net 3.5

Quick Setup:

I. Install Killing Floor: Download and install Killing Floor clean Files:

Download all 7z parts [.001 through .009] into a new folder.
Download KF_1028_clean_TestArchives.7z and extract it to the folder with the 9-part 7zip files.
Run TestFiles.exe to check file consistency.
If a part fails the test, re-download the corrupt file and check again.
Use 7zip to extract files to a new folder.

II. Update Killing Floor: Update KF to the latest version using the update installers linked below.
The Full Update will update any version of KF.
Incremental Updates will update only one specific version to another specific version.

III. Download and Install Defence Alliance 2 [OPTIONAL]: Install the first official Killing Floor MOD - Defence Alliance 2.

IV. Download and Install Map Packs [OPTIONAL]: Install Map Packs to minimize map downloading when connecting to servers.
For Map Packs see EPCGaming's Map Pack Topic.
For discussion and support, see the Map Pack discussion thread.

V. Patch game and Play with RevLoader. Install KF_revLoader to your KF installation folder.
Open rev.ini with notepad and set your name.

VI. To Play on Private servers / Cracked Servers: For Killing Floor private server list - go to www.EPCGAMING.com
Add cracked servers to the in-game browser "Favorites" tab and click join to Play!

For instructions to set up a dedicated server, please read this post:
Killing Floor Dedicated Server Tutorial for Windows

Have Fun!!

Notes as of v1008:
RevLoader needs to be installed to the root KF folder [not system].
Please delete any older revLoader files from the System folder if they exist:
rev.ini -- revApps.ini -- revLoader.exe -- steamclient.dll
steam.dll -- tier0_s.dll -- vstdlib_s.dll -- steam_appid.txt

Notes as of v1011:
the revLoader.exe needs to be renamed in order to join LAN/online servers.
Prefixing it with KF_ will do fine. [ie. KF_revLoader.exe]

:DOWNLOADS:

INSTALL GAME:
KF_Full_Clean_v1.0.2.8
v1.0.2.8 full clean files [~1.7 GB]

UPDATE GAME:
Older Updates are listed further down the page.
If you have a game older than v1014,
it would be more efficient to download the Full clean files
and install a fresh game. For everyone else:

Twisted Christmas Event!
KF_Update_1028_to_1030_fixed
Includes: Steampunk character pack, new weapons, and the new Ice Cave Map.
This will update any version at or above v1.0.2.8 to v1.0.3.0.
276 MB exe \ 651 MB installed

KF_Update_1030_to_1031
KF_Update_1030_to_1031 Mirror
This will update version v1.0.3.0 to v1.0.3.1. [Dec 14, 2011]
2.8 MB exe \ 43.7 MB installed

*NEW* KF_Update_1031_to_1032 *NEW*
KF_Update_1031_to_1032 Mirror
This will update version v1.0.3.1 to v1.0.3.2.
[Jan 6, 2012] 17 MB exe \ 83.5 MB installed

Get the DA2 MOD:
Defense Alliance 2 mod
Install to your KF Installation Folder.
...See THIS post...

PATCH GAME:
KF_RevLoader_v1028
KF_RevLoader_v1028 Mirror
Revolution Loader for Killing Floor v1028 and higher.
This RevLoader installer includes the 10-24-2011 build of steamclient.dll [no logging].
The installer will automatically remove old files,
and it will place a shortcut for Killing Floor on your desktop.

KF_RevLoader_for_Server_1028
Extract this to the root of your Killing Floor server to allow non-steam users to connect.

For instructions to set up a dedicated server, please read this post:
Killing Floor Dedicated Server Tutorial for Windows

______________________Archived Updates_________________________

Killing Floor SDK v8 for those who need it: RapidShare - MediaFire - OUTDATED!!
KF_RevLoader_1017
Revolution Loader for Killing FLoor v1017. This RevLoader installer includes the 07-01-2011 build of steamclient.dll [no logging]. The installer will automatically remove old files, and it will place shortcuts for Killing Floor and DA2 on your desktop. MultiUpload
For Full and Large updates:
KF_Full_Update_to_1014 This will update any version from v1.0.0.0 to v1.0.1.4. 931 MB exe \ 2.22 GB installed MegaUpload
KF_Update_1014_to_1028 This will update any version at or above v1.0.1.4 to v1.0.2.8.
Use 7zip to extract update from 3-part archive. 508 MB exe \ 1.32 GB installed MediaFire KF_Update_1024_to_1028 This will update any version at or above v1.0.2.4 to v1.0.2.8. 68.2 MB exe \ 258 MB installed MediaFire
For those who have been keeping up, incremental updates: These will update your game in increments.
KF_Update_1014_to_1015
7 MB exe \ 27.4 MB installed MediaFire
KF_Update_1015_to_1016 259 MB exe \ 587 MB installed
MultiUpload
KF_Update_1016_to_1017 53.2 MB exe \ 248 MB installed MultiUpload
Updates by KKHfai
KF v1017 To v1018 Update MediaFire
KF v1018 To v1019 Update MediaFire
KF v1019 To v1020 Update MediaFire
KF v1020 To v1021 Update MediaFire
KF v1021 To v1022 Update MediaFire
KF v1022 To v1023 Update
Use 7zip to extract from 3-part archive. MediaFire Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3
KF v1023 To v1024 Update MediaFire
KF v1024 To v1025 Update by KKHfai MediaFire
KF v1025 To v1027 Update by FluX1991 MediaFire
KF v1027 To v1028 Update by killingfloorlover MediaFire