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scooby-doo
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lo peeps.been playing cs 1.5 for ages and now i hear there are some updates (1.6)what do i need and where do i get them.oh and wtf is steam?
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~Lazarus~
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Steam is the new content delivery system from Valve. It is going to replace the traditional method of downloading large patches for HL and any mod. It will also be used as an online retailer for Valve games, so you will be able to purchase HL 2 via Steam instead of buying a boxed version in the shops.
Steam also includes a new server browser and an instant messaging program like ICQ or MSN, that will allow you to talk to your contacts, plus see what servers they are playing on. This will also work whilst playing as well, so you'll be able to chat to your contacts when you are dead.
With Steam, Valve are going to replace the current WonID system. When you sign up for a steam account you will provide the CD key that came with your copy of Half-Life or CS Retail, and you will be assigned a new SteamID. This will help reduce the number of cheaters as each cd key can only be assigned to one e-mail address, so when they are banned, they cannot re-use the key that have on another account plus they won't be able to generate any key already in use as that will be assigned to another account
Timeline:
We will be releasing the dedicated server binaries later today. Tomorrow we will be releasing the client. In a couple of weeks we will make this update mandatory.
What is it:
This release is converting all users to Steam. When you install the client you will need to have a valid HL or CStrike CD-Key. Dedicated servers will need to create accounts but will NOT need to enter a cd-key. At no point will anyone have to enter credit card details. In the future there will be the option to purchase the "Platinum Pack" via Steam if you don't currently own a copy.
This release consists of:
Counter-Strike 1.6, Half-Life, TeamFortress Classic, DMC, Ricochet and Day-of-Defeat 1.0.
What changed:
Linux Dedicated Server
Dedicated Server
Team Fortress Classic
Counter-Strike
Steam Issues:
Q: Can I use Steam with a modem?
A: Yes, steam will work for modem users.
Q: Is WON going away?
A: Yes, once we have completed the rollover we will slowly remove parts of the WON system as they become obsolete.
Q: Has the net code been changed since the beta?
A: No, apart from small bug fixes.
Q: Will my existing 3rd party programs work (i.e Admin Mod, CDeath, ...).
A: In general yes, all existing 3rd party programs can still work under Steam. The individual authors of each program will need to inform their users of any install directory or configuration changes.
Q: Do I need to alter my firewall setup?
A: Steam requires some extra ports to be opened for outgoing access, read this page for details.
Q: What happens to my current banlist?
A: Everyone will be getting assigned a new Steam ID and it will not be possible to convert old banlists.
Steam also includes a new server browser and an instant messaging program like ICQ or MSN, that will allow you to talk to your contacts, plus see what servers they are playing on. This will also work whilst playing as well, so you'll be able to chat to your contacts when you are dead.
With Steam, Valve are going to replace the current WonID system. When you sign up for a steam account you will provide the CD key that came with your copy of Half-Life or CS Retail, and you will be assigned a new SteamID. This will help reduce the number of cheaters as each cd key can only be assigned to one e-mail address, so when they are banned, they cannot re-use the key that have on another account plus they won't be able to generate any key already in use as that will be assigned to another account
Timeline:
We will be releasing the dedicated server binaries later today. Tomorrow we will be releasing the client. In a couple of weeks we will make this update mandatory.
What is it:
This release is converting all users to Steam. When you install the client you will need to have a valid HL or CStrike CD-Key. Dedicated servers will need to create accounts but will NOT need to enter a cd-key. At no point will anyone have to enter credit card details. In the future there will be the option to purchase the "Platinum Pack" via Steam if you don't currently own a copy.
This release consists of:
Counter-Strike 1.6, Half-Life, TeamFortress Classic, DMC, Ricochet and Day-of-Defeat 1.0.
What changed:
Linux Dedicated Server
Dedicated Server
Team Fortress Classic
Counter-Strike
Steam Issues:
Q: Can I use Steam with a modem?
A: Yes, steam will work for modem users.
Q: Is WON going away?
A: Yes, once we have completed the rollover we will slowly remove parts of the WON system as they become obsolete.
Q: Has the net code been changed since the beta?
A: No, apart from small bug fixes.
Q: Will my existing 3rd party programs work (i.e Admin Mod, CDeath, ...).
A: In general yes, all existing 3rd party programs can still work under Steam. The individual authors of each program will need to inform their users of any install directory or configuration changes.
Q: Do I need to alter my firewall setup?
A: Steam requires some extra ports to be opened for outgoing access, read this page for details.
Q: What happens to my current banlist?
A: Everyone will be getting assigned a new Steam ID and it will not be possible to convert old banlists.
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scooby-doo
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im my best elvis voice......
fank joo very much. huhu.
fank joo very much. huhu.
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~Lazarus~
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hth
Btw = heres the link for Steam Download (when its available) :
http://www.steampowered.com/index.php?area=getsteamnow
Btw = heres the link for Steam Download (when its available) :
http://www.steampowered.com/index.php?area=getsteamnow
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Ch3tan
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Lazarus?
/me cant keep up with all these name/avatar changes, cant you guys just stick to one name?
/me cant keep up with all these name/avatar changes, cant you guys just stick to one name?
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mank!
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This whole thing confuses me, can't they just go back to the idle in IRC until the link is released and click furiously to queue it up and go search for mirrors in the meantime? I miss the fun