Half life 2 multiplayer built into retail version.

[Dark8Master89]

HL2 World is reporting that they've found a working Half-Life 2 multiplayer built in to standard retail HL2. Here's the story, including how to do it:
Here's how:
net_start
sv_lan 0
deathmatch 1
maxplayers (whatever you want)
map (mapname)
restart
It will add you to the master server and it works. I know, it looks like the leak, but I assure you this is the retail HL2.
They have a screenshot, as well as a test map for you to check out if interested. Head on over to HL2 World for the full story.




a mate copyed and pasted this to me, he found it on the net..do you think this works???

 

[STEELH3D]

How do i get to the console, and which game do i need to start? CS or HL2?

 

[evilware]

Is this the one that they sell into stores only not the one you buy off of steam.

 

[SpiderPig]

ive written a mini FAQ for getting hl2 mp to work link in my sig

 

[WaryWolf]

Is this the one that they sell into stores only not the one you buy off of steam.

they're the same version. only the steam version is cheaper (since there's no box/delivery costs etc).

and you get the console by going into options, keyboard tab, advanced, and checking console. then, you can use the ` key to access it (the key under the esc button)

 

[dream431ca]

I have the retail version (CE). Could someone give me the steps in greater detail as I'm not a very good console user...I want to see if it actually works. Thanks.

 

[numlocked]

Woah, cool. So you have to join a server through console?

 

[STEELH3D]

Yeah, Sorry, my lazy ass!!1..LoL Yeah I just tried it, this is very encouraging as it looks like the netcode is infact in tact, which would make for some quick mod dev turn arounds... Maybe we wont have to wait 6 months uhh?... It's almost like Valve was just keeping the best part a secret til release....

 

[2mass]

what button do i use for console ? iam from norway. ~ dont work, the |§ button dont work...

 

[AmishSlayer]

Not really MP built into HL2...more like MP code built into Source for modifications and such.

I tried it yesterday and I must say...it's a bit too ghetto for my tastes. grey guys floating around...hardly being able to pick up weapons or hit anything. I can wait for a real mod to come out.

 

[eLGee]

what button do i use for console ? iam from norway. ~ dont work, the |§ button dont work...

create a txt-file in your cfg-dir. It's in
".../valve/steam/steamapps/you-steam-id-handle/half-life 2/hl2/cfg"
open the txt-file and enter this line (or copy-n-paste to make sure it's right):

bind "\" "toggleconsole"

Close and save it, and rename the file to autoexec.cfg. Violá, now you can use § as a console spawner.

 

[Rog]

search the forums there was a big thread about this yesterday with all you need to know

 

[Varsity]

Of course it's there: how do you expect people to make MP mods without it?

 

[Evanm]

It works pretty well if someone has a good server. Very fun. I'm thinking of trying to do a port of some HL1DM map possibly.

 

[Linknight]

how do you get in your own game if you restart HL2?

 

[ComradeBadger]

Please use one of the many other threads to discuss this