Counter Strike: Source (here so that somone might one day read it)

Sirtodge · 29-09-2004, 16:09

has anyone else had the good fortune to play this yet?? it is truly outstanding. the sounds are spot on, the graphics are sublime and the game play is a simple as it always was with CS.

as i said, anyone else??

Aearin · 29-09-2004, 17:26

I'm...lost..

Sean · 29-09-2004, 17:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aearin

I'm...lost..

It's quite simple...but hey

Neh, but my local lan place has it, i might give it a go

Aearin · 29-09-2004, 17:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elfy

It's quite simple...but hey

Neh, but my local lan place has it, i might give it a go

What is it though? oO

Sirtodge · 29-09-2004, 18:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aearin

What is it though? oO

what is what?? Counter Strike?? or Counter Strike?? Source??

i shal explain the both incase you understand neither.

Counterstike is a Mod of HalfLife. The FPS released about 5 years ago which won awards left right and centre for being great. CS is a mod that exchanges silly guns and monsters for Terrorist and Counter Terrorist forces, with Colts AKs and so on, to pit against eachother to meet certain targets. the most popular being Hostage rescue and Bomb Deployment.

ince that thime,. the people behind the original halflife have been working long and hard to make the sequel. Half Life 2 is the result, and is due to be released in a month or 2. the main qualities of HL2 are the phenominal graphics, great sound effect, perfect maps, just generaly a great game.

Seeing as how the original counter strike mod is the most popular online game this side of china, it was inevitalbe that a new version would be released based upon the Half life 2 Engine. this has been boune out in Counter Strike: Spurce.

Currently in Beta, people areoung the world lucky enough to play are testing it and submitting bug reports to Valve in order to make it perfect for its final release (alongside HL2). a link with scrrenys is below. but they dont do the game justice.

when you shoot a tyre on the map, it will fly along just as you would expect, if it standing when you shoot, it will roll away. the barrels on maps can be knocked over, bits of scenery destroyed as they take fire. Grenages now feel dangerous, you get a slight ring in your ear if one goes off near you. the guns/maps/skins all look sublime, imersing you even more into the whole terrorist v counter terrorist scenario. when you shoot inside a tunnel, it SOUNDS like you are. the echoes and other sound effects are spot on. when you run on sand it sounds perfect, when you shoot into a barrel it sounds spot on.

but alas the best new thing, and its only minor, has to be the flashbangs. in the furst CS, when flashed the screen would go whiute for a set period depending on how much of the flash you caught. with the new ones, it actualy feels like YOU were the one getting flashed, as opposed tothe character you are using.

when a flash goes off near you, the screen flashes white, you get a ringing sound in your ears which blocks out everything else. when the sight strtsto cvome back, the image of the last thing you saw is still burnt into your retina, and gradualy it fades into the new refreshed image of where you are.

to play CS:Source in beta you will need one of the following:

a local lan place to play in (all lan shops were given a copy of beta for people to try)
a ATI voucgher from an ATI card purchased while ATI had the deal running with Valve
a copy of CS: Condition Zero (a single player version of counter strike released about 7-8 months ago, using the original 1999 engine)

screenshots below

http://media.pc.ign.com/media/684/68...g_2303379.html
http://media.pc.ign.com/media/684/68...g_2303384.html
http://media.pc.ign.com/media/684/68...g_2303378.html

as i have said, these really do not do the game justice, find a way to paly it asap if CS is your thing. elf...get down to that lan place if they have it mate.

Sirtodge · 29-09-2004, 19:11

when i get home ill record a short segment using fraps and host it for peeps to see. will prolly be me getting wtfpwned but what the hell

GaZz · 29-09-2004, 19:57

Another game for the 'l337' kids to ruin with hacks.... i think i'll pass.

DeathKitten · 29-09-2004, 20:37

my computer cant even play it

well i formmated since i tried last maybe ill try again

i got like 5 fps last time

Sirtodge · 30-09-2004, 10:57

--------NEWS--------

to anyone who pre orders HL2 on steam, or has te ATI voucher from thier promotion. you can get the FULL CS: Source NEXT WEEK. HL2 and anything else included in the package will be released as soon as they are ready, and you will get them straight away.

more to follow...

MeanMachine · 30-09-2004, 11:10

h8 CS and will h8 CS2

dont doubt the game is good but I go on die and get laughed at on any server possible

the game is to popular for its own good

I liked quake3 that was the only shoot em up I played online as it wasnt to popular online

Sirtodge · 30-09-2004, 12:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by MeanMachine

h8 CS and will h8 CS2

dont doubt the game is good but I go on die and get laughed at on any server possible

the game is to popular for its own good

I liked quake3 that was the only shoot em up I played online as it wasnt to popular online

you ever try going onto the beginners serverd to build up ure skills?? there loads out there for you to cut your teeth on.

Klasnikov · 30-09-2004, 12:19

I can't wait... but i'll be needing a new PC for Half Life 2..

Sirtodge · 30-09-2004, 12:47

what spec u got klas?

and now its moved so few people are gonna get this great news ><

Neoctic · 30-09-2004, 15:00

tbh i can see the difference between cs:source and cs. graphics seem alot better than b4

looking forward to tying it

Sirtodge · 30-09-2004, 16:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by www.steampowered.com

HALF-LIFE 2 PACKAGE FAQ
Read me first! This FAQ page will be updated as more information becomes available.

What are the different Half-Life 2 Packages?
RETAIL BOXES:

Standard Edition
Âº Half-Life 2
Âº Counter-Strike: Source
Âº Ships on six CDs, in one of three box-art packages (Gordon, Alyx or the G-Man)

Collector's Edition
Âº Half-Life 2
Âº Counter-Strike: Source
Âº Half-Life 1: Source
Âº a Half-Life 2 T-shirt
Âº a Prima book sampler
Âº Ships on a single DVD.

STEAM PACKAGES:

Bronze
Âº Half-Life 2*
Âº Counter-Strike: Source

Silver
Âº Half-Life 2*
Âº Counter-Strike: Source
Âº Half-Life 1: Source*
Âº Day of Defeat: Source*
Âº Valve's back catalog currently available on Steam

Gold
Âº Half-Life 2*
Âº Counter-Strike: Source
Âº Half-Life 1: Source*
Âº Day of Defeat: Source*
Âº Valve's back catalog currently available on Steam
Âº Complete Strategy Guide from Prima Games
Âº 3 different Half-Life 2 posters
Âº Half-Life 2 hat
Âº Half-Life 2 postcard
Âº Half-Life 2 stickers
Âº Half-Life 2 Soundtrack CD
Âº Chance to win a trip to Valve! (1 trip offered for every 5000 Gold packages purchased).

*To be made available upon product's release.

What do you mean "Valve's back catalog currently available on Steam?"
Âº All the games currently on Steam except the CS:S Beta.

Should I pre-load Half-Life 2 and Counter-Strike Source?
Âº The short answer is if you want to. Pre-loading allows you to download the files in encrypted format. You will have access to the games the moment they are released. If you purchase a Steam package, then you will need to download the files via Steam.

When can I pre-order?
Âº To Be Announced

How much do these packages cost?
Âº The prices have not been announced. As soon as the prices are released, we will post them here.

Will I need a credit card to make my purchase from Steam?
Âº Yes - Visa or MasterCard Accepted

I have an ATi Coupon. What games will I get?
Âº The Bronze Package which includes Half-Life 2 and Counter-Strike Source.

When will I be able to play my games?
Âº Counter-Strike: Source will be unlocked next week. This means you can play the full version of CS:S within another week!
Âº Half-Life 2 will be unlocked, the moment it is "released" - which means the minute it is available on store shelves.
Âº Day of Defeat: Source and Half-Life 1: Source do not have release dates yet.

If I purchase a package through Steam, will Valve mail me the game on CD or DVD format?
Âº No

Does Half-Life 2 have a multi-player option?
Âº Counter-Strike: Source

What maps are available in Counter-Strike: Source once it is released?
Âº cs_havana
Âº cs_italy
Âº cs_office
Âº de_aztec
Âº de_cbble
Âº de_chateau
Âº de_dust
Âº de_dust2
Âº de_piranesi

What will the system requirements be for Counter-Strike: Source?
Minimum:
Âº 1.2 GHz Processor
Âº 256MB RAM
Âº DirectX 7 graphics card
Âº Windows 2000/XP/ME/98
Âº Mouse
Âº Keyboard

Preferred:
Âº 2.4 GHz Processor
Âº 512MB RAM
Âº DirectX 9 graphics card
Âº Windows 2000/XP

Will the Counter-Strike Source Beta expire for Condition Zero owners?
Âº Yes - at the same time that the game is officially released

Neoctic · 30-09-2004, 17:32

not many maps Oo

Sirtodge · 30-09-2004, 17:38

would seem not for the start. but i wouldnt be suprised if soem of the old ones like Assault/nuke/train etc were all created within a month of modders getting the right map making tools.

for now italy/office/aztec/dust/dust2 will keep me occupied

tho i NEED assault..its one of my favs

Neoctic · 30-09-2004, 17:42

assault also 1 of my favs. hopw they put airninja in too as thats fun

Sirtodge · 30-09-2004, 17:45

you getting it on steam Neo or you waiting for it to be released on CD/DVD?

Neoctic · 30-09-2004, 17:47

got it on steam but when i try and run it from "play games" it says "the game is currently unavailabe. please try again another time" =/