[DEFINITIVE] Half-Life 2 Thread

[XgD]

Installs/unlocks fine, but when i come to run it, it wont!

Message:

No disc inserted.

I'm using the DVD version in a lite-on DVD drive. Tried reinstalling 3 times. DVD definately in drive--i've tried in both my DVD drives.

Any help??

Thanks

XgD

[qdave]

nope..didnt helped :(

btw why does it says it needs update? and how do i do it?

[thankins]

Just leave it on what it sets it to, cept turn Trilinear filtering down to Bilinear, and keep to 800x600 i reckon. Still looks awesome.

P.s them spinny blade flying things are awesome, little buggers!

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I have my 9600 xt and I have my setting on high for everthing and it runs very smoothly.... and it runs at 1024 x 768. Just crank it up and see what happens! I tried turning on the AA to 2x and it get a little lag. I left the Trlinear the same and didnt put it on Bilinear.

[thankins]

I love the game, been playing a few hours. The water scooter is AWESOME, I loved that chapter. :drool:

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LOL When I got to that part I saved it like 5 times in different areas so my friends could see it in action!

[Dashel]

Another poster has a similar issue. Maybe you can compate notes.

https://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=244972

[mick0142]

when i heard barney talk i saw sports night in my head, then it clicked, and i was really happy :)

[DeKay]

ok bumping the thread, this is getting fustrating -_-

by disabling dx accel, it doesnt lock up on title but only ingame :x

[jam3z]

well seeing as a load of u are ****s that dont believe me that i acctually have the game, i have taken a iso from the dvd in my sisters pc, and put the iso on deamon tools on my pc but wen i go to play the game it says "emulation software detected :( "

i was jus wondering if any1 (who aint a bellend who jumps to conclusions) could have ne ideas to help me out?

cheers

[mick0142]

borrow your sisters dvd drive.. she wont miss it

[JimmyT]

Valve officially said that 2 versions will be in shops;

# Standard Edition

? Half-Life 2

? Counter-Strike: Source

? Ships on six CDs, in one of three box-art packages (Gordon, Alyx or the G-Man)

and

# Collector's Edition

? Half-Life 2

? Counter-Strike: Source

? Half-Life 1: Source

? a Half-Life 2 T-shirt

? a Prima book sampler

? Ships on a single DVD.

This seems not to be the case. I've only found the game on single DVD, containing CS Source and HL2 only, no box-art package, no manual.

Does the US version have a manual on the box-art package? or just the 6 CDs?

I guess the retail version requires activation. Is the activation similar to windows XP activation? Do I need to activate once on installation, or do I need to be online every time I start the game?

[GameOverRob]

I have my 9600 xt and I have my setting on high for everthing and it runs very smoothly.... and it runs at 1024 x 768. Just crank it up and see what happens! I tried turning on the AA to 2x and it get a little lag. I left the Trlinear the same and didnt put it on Bilinear.

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Cheers mate

[Amnesia]

well this sucks! Steam doesn't let me sign in.

[empty]

just outta nova prospekt, been playing all day and now i wanna pass out"

[scaramonga]

Offline mode will not be available and an internet connection will be required if:

1. You do not select the 'Remember my password' option on the login screen.

2. You choose to login as a different user.

3. You check 'Don't save account information on this computer' on the Steam Account Settings screen.

[Dashel]

Don't use emulation. Have you tried just sharing the drive on your sis's PC over the network? I do have to wonder though..Why in the hell did you buy the DVD version if you don't have a DVD drive. Seems like a no brainer.

[G4M3R]

I see its already cracked and on the 'scene' for download........... :huh:

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Man those guys don't waste an time

[sin-ergy]

i wanna go home and play :( work sucks!!!

i managed to play it for 20 minutes this morning tho. the title screen is wicked :)

and the scene where the combine soldier throws the can on the ground and makes you pick it up and put it in the trash!! that was awesome! :D

[Dazzla Veteran]

If what I've read is correct they're not selling the Collectors edition here. The only version they're offering is the one you described which is just the game on DVD.

[kalizar]

i like all of them but you dont make all the colors with no text.... i would probably use every single one of them if you didnt have that writing.... idk i think it just makes the whole thing look bad.

[scaramonga]

I paid for my retail copy today.........and I'm more than happy!! :yes: they deserve money for this masterpiece :)

[G4M3R]

Thanks for that. Something else to print and slip into the DVD case of my Steam backup :D

[LOC Veteran]

Hey guys, my friend bought the retail copy, and I'm trying to help him set things up, but he can't find his CD KEY to register on his Steam account.

Can someone tell me where it is for him, since I don't have retail I don't know heh.

[OrangesOfCourse]

is there a way to upgrade the bronze package to a silver/gold if i bought it throught steam?

[crackhbob]

Well, just experienced the game crashing. I exited and reloaded, still it crashes during a load sequence. w00t!

Now I can't playyyyyyyyyyyyy :cry:

[sycamore]

Impressive