People, don't get excited about playing it late tonight, or even all day tomorrow. This is Valve. By Thursday they could easily say 11:59 PM Thursday PST. There is no way we're playing this all day tomorrow.
People, don't get excited about playing it late tonight, or even all day tomorrow. This is Valve. By Thursday they could easily say 11:59 PM Thursday PST. There is no way we're playing this all day tomorrow.
People, don't get excited about playing it late tonight, or even all day tomorrow. This is Valve. By Thursday they could easily say 11:59 PM Thursday PST. There is no way we're playing this all day tomorrow.
*sticks fingers in ears*
LA LA LA LA LA LA LA
CAN'T WAIT FOR TOMORROW
What's happening tomorrow?
you dont belong here.
Is it something good?
For shame! You could read the op, but to save you some time... it's the demo release. But who knows what time it actually drops.
People, don't get excited about playing it late tonight, or even all day tomorrow. This is Valve. By Thursday they could easily say 11:59 PM Thursday PST. There is no way we're playing this all day tomorrow.
*sticks fingers in ears*
LA LA LA LA LA LA LA
CAN'T WAIT FOR TOMORROW
What's happening tomorrow?
you dont belong here.
Is it something good?
For shame! You could read the op, but to save you some time... it's the demo release. But who knows what time it actually drops.
I just want the code at least. If I can get that I dont mind waiting until friday. Only bad thing is that Gears 2 comes out and I dont know how I well I can balance these 2.
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I just want the code at least. If I can get that I dont mind waiting until friday. Only bad thing is that Gears 2 comes out and I dont know how I well I can balance these 2.
Do what I am doing. Don't sleep. Half-ass midterms. Blow off relationships.
It is the only way.
I just want the code at least. If I can get that I dont mind waiting until friday. Only bad thing is that Gears 2 comes out and I dont know how I well I can balance these 2.
Do what I am doing. Don't sleep. Half-ass midterms. Blow off relationships.
It is the only way.
Heheh...thats the only way to possibly play the ungodly amount of games that have come out and are STILL coming out this year.
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So since this is a Steam game does that mean that every time I join a game I have to download 200MB is custom MP3 sound effects first?
Why would you ever do that? Disabling downloads of custom sound files is the first thing you do when you first start a Source game.
Is this in the game options or Steam options? I wasn't aware this existed either, though I haven't played much of anything online other than TF2 on Steam, and that was only a small amount here and there.
No it is not an in-game or Steam option, or at least it wasn't the last time I tried to play Counter-Strike without spending ten minutes trying to find a server that didn't have download requirements. You have to add lines to a config file, but I get varying reports from google about what works and one time the PA forums gave me the right code to put in my config file, but this was all before SteamCloud and one computer later and I was back to being stuck searching for non-obnoxious servers.
It should be an option. It is not an option. It drives me crazy.
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So when can we expect to download the demo tomorrow?
Friday
Why Friday when they say the DL will start today?
Did they say today? Everything I've seen said the 6th.
Which is still tomorrow.
Yea, at least Game Stop is doing it today.
Reserve Left for Dead and receive early access to the demo. The early access will start on 11/6/08 and will end on 11/11/08. Offer valid only while supplies last.
In-Store and Online Customers: Codes and instructions will be emailed beginning 11/5/08. You must provide a valid e-mail address at time of online order or in-store reservation in order to receive an early access code.
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So since this is a Steam game does that mean that every time I join a game I have to download 200MB is custom MP3 sound effects first?
Why would you ever do that? Disabling downloads of custom sound files is the first thing you do when you first start a Source game.
Is this in the game options or Steam options? I wasn't aware this existed either, though I haven't played much of anything online other than TF2 on Steam, and that was only a small amount here and there.
No it is not an in-game or Steam option, or at least it wasn't the last time I tried to play Counter-Strike without spending ten minutes trying to find a server that didn't have download requirements. You have to add lines to a config file, but I get varying reports from google about what works and one time the PA forums gave me the right code to put in my config file, but this was all before SteamCloud and one computer later and I was back to being stuck searching for non-obnoxious servers.
It should be an option. It is not an option. It drives me crazy.
This is simply not true. I don't know about CS, but I'm looking at TF2 right now and there's an option to allow all downloads, disable sound downloads, or disable all downloads. If it's in TF2 I'd be happy to guess it's in L4D as well.
To complement RPS's previous post about going through the game co-op, they've now got another massive post up about what the competitive "Versus" mode is like. The conclusion seems to be that it's also very fitting and awesome.
My mic has finally died on me. I was using a Logitech Headset I'd had for a good 2-3 years where one headphone had died. Rather than junking it, I just put vent/game sound through my speakers and would continue using the mic by wearing the headphones around my neck. Ghetto, sure, but effective and strangely comfortable.
Now I need to look into a replacement. Dead headphone aside, I've always liked Logitech ones, and figure I'll probably go with them again. I've checked Best Buy and they've got what appear to be some quality ones on hand, from cheap to nearly $100 after taxes.
Considering that I want this more for the mic than the headphones, any recommendations? I suppose I could just get any old headset and do the same thing, as I like being able to have a movie or show on in the background while messing around in a game. I use ventrillo constantly with WoW (and soon, L4D), so I intend to get one today or tomorrow most likely, which rules out waiting on something shipped. Also, Ebay seems to have lots of good deals, but they're all refurbished, which I think I'll sidestep for now.
So, I know you can play this game 4 player co-op against the cpu as the survivors, or 4 vs 4 survivors vs infected, but can you play as 4 player co-op as the infected against cpu survivors?
Not that it's a big deal, and maybe it wouldn't work well or anything, I'm just curious.
So, I know you can play this game 4 player co-op against the cpu as the survivors, or 4 vs 4 survivors vs infected, but can you play as 4 player co-op as the infected against cpu survivors?
Not that it's a big deal, and maybe it wouldn't work well or anything, I'm just curious.
They've never mentioned anything like that, so I doubt it. Probably wouldn't be too difficult to add in since the AI's already capable enough to play the game alongside you, but I expect it would be boring to be honest. AI are never as inventive as humans, and the whole point of playing the infected is to let out your inner griefer and really mess up someone play by being a devious git. I'm not sure I'd get the same kind of satisfaction from foiling a bot.
So since this is a Steam game does that mean that every time I join a game I have to download 200MB is custom MP3 sound effects first?
Why would you ever do that? Disabling downloads of custom sound files is the first thing you do when you first start a Source game.
Is this in the game options or Steam options? I wasn't aware this existed either, though I haven't played much of anything online other than TF2 on Steam, and that was only a small amount here and there.
No it is not an in-game or Steam option, or at least it wasn't the last time I tried to play Counter-Strike without spending ten minutes trying to find a server that didn't have download requirements. You have to add lines to a config file, but I get varying reports from google about what works and one time the PA forums gave me the right code to put in my config file, but this was all before SteamCloud and one computer later and I was back to being stuck searching for non-obnoxious servers.
It should be an option. It is not an option. It drives me crazy.
This is simply not true. I don't know about CS, but I'm looking at TF2 right now and there's an option to allow all downloads, disable sound downloads, or disable all downloads. If it's in TF2 I'd be happy to guess it's in L4D as well.
I was about to say, it was its been a feature for a while, you cant have played TF2 for some time.. shame on you.
also it occurs to me that steam is kinda what makes valve so successful.. sure their games are damn awesome but steam really makes it special, ease of access n they've thought of all the things which piss people off and have games they didn't make as well they sure are clever.
So, I know you can play this game 4 player co-op against the cpu as the survivors, or 4 vs 4 survivors vs infected, but can you play as 4 player co-op as the infected against cpu survivors?
Not that it's a big deal, and maybe it wouldn't work well or anything, I'm just curious.
They've never mentioned anything like that, so I doubt it. Probably wouldn't be too difficult to add in since the AI's already capable enough to play the game alongside you, but I expect it would be boring to be honest. AI are never as inventive as humans, and the whole point of playing the infected is to let out your inner griefer and really mess up someone play by being a devious git. I'm not sure I'd get the same kind of satisfaction from foiling a bot.
Yeah, I feel the same way.
I was thinking more along the lines of...practice I guess.
This doesn't constitute any credibility at all but something weird is happening over GAF way. They are claiming that they are receiving calls from Gamestops robot saying L4D will be available Tuesday. Has anyone received a call here? (I wouldn't, I always give a false phone number)
This is simply not true. I don't know about CS, but I'm looking at TF2 right now and there's an option to allow all downloads, disable sound downloads, or disable all downloads. If it's in TF2 I'd be happy to guess it's in L4D as well.
This is pretty much a basic feature of Source going way back.
Quick question, does the early demo access from preordering apply to the 360 and PC version?
I'm wanting to ply them both to get a feel for which I want to purchase. If everything plays smoothly on my PC then that's what I'm going with. If not then I would like to see what she looks and feels like on the console.
Please don't reply with the old bugaboo of "Stop asking questions and get the PC version nub!". I know she is always better on the PC but I'm looking for a smooth play and if I can't get a satisfactory level of smooth flow on the PC then there ya go. I also know the Source engine scales well, but if I have to scale down to something worse then the console version I would much rather not have to worry about it.
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I usually like stuff better on the 360. I've played TF2 and HL2 on Steam and 360 and I like the 360 a lot more.
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What is the point of being alive if you don't at least try to do something remarkable? ~ Mario Novak
I never fear death or dyin', I only fear never trying.
Quick question, does the early demo access from preordering apply to the 360 and PC version?
I'm wanting to ply them both to get a feel for which I want to purchase. If everything plays smoothly on my PC then that's what I'm going with. If not then I would like to see what she looks and feels like on the console.
Please don't reply with the old bugaboo of "Stop asking questions and get the PC version nub!". I know she is always better on the PC but I'm looking for a smooth play and if I can't get a satisfactory level of smooth flow on the PC then there ya go. I also know the Source engine scales well, but if I have to scale down to something worse then the console version I would much rather not have to worry about it.
I will tell you:
get the PC version
The custom maps that will be coming out will be worth it alone, since if you get it on the 360 who knows how long it'll take for you to be able to use them.
Quick question, does the early demo access from preordering apply to the 360 and PC version?
I'm wanting to ply them both to get a feel for which I want to purchase. If everything plays smoothly on my PC then that's what I'm going with. If not then I would like to see what she looks and feels like on the console.
Please don't reply with the old bugaboo of "Stop asking questions and get the PC version nub!". I know she is always better on the PC but I'm looking for a smooth play and if I can't get a satisfactory level of smooth flow on the PC then there ya go. I also know the Source engine scales well, but if I have to scale down to something worse then the console version I would much rather not have to worry about it.
I will tell you:
get the PC version
The custom maps that will be coming out will be worth it alone, since if you get it on the 360 who knows how long it'll take for you to be able to use them.
Thanks for the tip I guess, but this was the exact oppisite of what I asked about
Really, demo release question was what I really wanted to figure out.
Custom maps are no fun if the game doesn't play well enough to be fun in the first place.
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you dont belong here.
Is it something good?
look to me like we should probably be playing on normal for the time being as they never won when on advanced or expert...
For shame! You could read the op, but to save you some time... it's the demo release. But who knows what time it actually drops.
Oh that. Well, that isn't so big. I'll pass.
Yeah it's pretty crazy what getting mod permission can do for you nowadays.
http://steamcommunity.com/id/FroggyP
I know I feel the same way. Im anxiously awaiting. If I dont get it Ill fuckin kill somebody >.>
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Hahahahaha
/whipes tear from eye
Hahahahahahaha
Man, I wouldn't wait till midnight either.
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Friday
But.. you never specified WHICH FRIDAY! (oh no demo release in 2012)
Why Friday when they say the DL will start today?
What is the point of being alive if you don't at least try to do something remarkable? ~ Mario Novak
I never fear death or dyin', I only fear never trying.
Do what I am doing. Don't sleep. Half-ass midterms. Blow off relationships.
It is the only way.
Final Fantasy XI -> Carbuncle - Samash
Did they say today? Everything I've seen said the 6th.
Which is still tomorrow.
Heheh...thats the only way to possibly play the ungodly amount of games that have come out and are STILL coming out this year.
It should be an option. It is not an option. It drives me crazy.
Yea, at least Game Stop is doing it today.
Reserve Left for Dead and receive early access to the demo. The early access will start on 11/6/08 and will end on 11/11/08. Offer valid only while supplies last.
In-Store and Online Customers: Codes and instructions will be emailed beginning 11/5/08. You must provide a valid e-mail address at time of online order or in-store reservation in order to receive an early access code.
What is the point of being alive if you don't at least try to do something remarkable? ~ Mario Novak
I never fear death or dyin', I only fear never trying.
This is simply not true. I don't know about CS, but I'm looking at TF2 right now and there's an option to allow all downloads, disable sound downloads, or disable all downloads. If it's in TF2 I'd be happy to guess it's in L4D as well.
http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2008/11/05/the-livid-dead-l4d-versus-mode
I have these. They are fantastic. So fantastic.
So very much fantastic.
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Not that it's a big deal, and maybe it wouldn't work well or anything, I'm just curious.
They've never mentioned anything like that, so I doubt it. Probably wouldn't be too difficult to add in since the AI's already capable enough to play the game alongside you, but I expect it would be boring to be honest. AI are never as inventive as humans, and the whole point of playing the infected is to let out your inner griefer and really mess up someone play by being a devious git. I'm not sure I'd get the same kind of satisfaction from foiling a bot.
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I was about to say, it was its been a feature for a while, you cant have played TF2 for some time.. shame on you.
also it occurs to me that steam is kinda what makes valve so successful.. sure their games are damn awesome but steam really makes it special, ease of access n they've thought of all the things which piss people off and have games they didn't make as well
That would cause so much hilarity.
If I remember correctly, they can jump off the tops of buildings to the same effect.
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Yeah, I feel the same way.
I was thinking more along the lines of...practice I guess.
This is pretty much a basic feature of Source going way back.
Quick question, does the early demo access from preordering apply to the 360 and PC version?
I'm wanting to ply them both to get a feel for which I want to purchase. If everything plays smoothly on my PC then that's what I'm going with. If not then I would like to see what she looks and feels like on the console.
Please don't reply with the old bugaboo of "Stop asking questions and get the PC version nub!". I know she is always better on the PC but I'm looking for a smooth play and if I can't get a satisfactory level of smooth flow on the PC then there ya go. I also know the Source engine scales well, but if I have to scale down to something worse then the console version I would much rather not have to worry about it.
What is the point of being alive if you don't at least try to do something remarkable? ~ Mario Novak
I never fear death or dyin', I only fear never trying.
I will tell you:
get the PC version
The custom maps that will be coming out will be worth it alone, since if you get it on the 360 who knows how long it'll take for you to be able to use them.
Thanks for the tip I guess, but this was the exact oppisite of what I asked about
Really, demo release question was what I really wanted to figure out.
Custom maps are no fun if the game doesn't play well enough to be fun in the first place.