When do I get to play Half Life 2?

[chrisbard]

I have read on some forums that HL2 is almost ready, at least the downloadable version. I have no love for ATI cards so I am not having any vouchers and I would like to know if anyone knows when is going to hit the stores?

[cadaveca]

sept 21st.
i have about 300mb of files preloaded abt an hour ago, so steam users may have it earlier. Not alot of details coming out....but i can tell you that 100% for sure the game is complete, just final anti-hacking/cracking measures being put into effect.

[chrisbard]

So, I have to hurry to finish doom3 and then purchase HL2. Thank's Cadaveca 4 info.

Chris

[danrok]

I've seen September 24th as the release date for the UK, not sure about Romania.

[cadaveca]

lol never thought of it being released later in other countries, but i guess that IS the norm. I expect to be playing by the 15-18th. they want to preload hl2 to ALL steam users before making it available, so as to not flood the servers with downloads once it's released. every once in a while i get a few more mb...got the executable this morn...but it seems to require another file to start the game. THAT will probably be the last one.lol.

[keithwalton]

Steam users with hl2 vouchers and stuff have it avaliable to preload now, although the servers are extremly busy looks like its real close now

[chrisbard]

Yeap, I think will have it real soon, good 4 me I was not expecting it as others!!!

[cadaveca]

i've had it since wednesday night
looks like they have left out 3 or 4 files only....

[caseys0171]

Im having the worst trouble with steam.
I had an account with them about 6 months ago, but ended up needing to format my HD because of virus issues. So now I cant get my username or password from them because i've also changed my e-mail and they cant send me any info pertaining to that old account.

[cadaveca]

Originally Posted by caseys0171

Im having the worst trouble with steam.
I had an account with them about 6 months ago, but ended up needing to format my HD because of virus issues. So now I cant get my username or password from them because i've also changed my e-mail and they cant send me any info pertaining to that old account.

if you still have your coupon, you can re-reg again...at least i was able...just re-install the client...pick a new name, and when it asks for a cd key, give the one from the coupon...

[chrisbard]

@ cadaveca: man...as you put it - it's simply FUN !!!
@ casey: that's not happening, it's a nightmare, wake up...now !

[cadaveca]

btw...total time for download of HL2 was 1 hour 5 mins....


should have it working by the end of the day i hope....if not, you bet i'll be trying all weekend to et it started.....

[chrisbard]

No, no, no, go outside, let the PC rest. Have fun, and let the HL2 to wait until Monday! HL2 should wait, not us !

[cadaveca]

Full Change History:
[-] August 26, 2004 (current release)


Changes/Additions

• Made available for pre-load

[cadaveca]

http://www.vr-zone.com/?i=1193&s=1
interesting article on how our cards will compare when playing halflife2....

[chrisbard]

Cadaveca, nice link, thank's man ! On my 5900XT 500/800 I think I'll have above 50fps most of the time. That is so nice. It will run better than Doom3. In Doom3 I have between 24 and 60 fps but mostly around 33-34fps with high setting and 1024x768res.

Cheers

[caseys0171]

when you say coupon do you mean the original cd-key or cd case?

[cadaveca]

HL2 will run faster because the lighting and pixelshader use is not quite as intensive as in doom3. However, you can expect some slowdown in darker areas...but not much...and a game that lasts alot longer the first run through....

[caseys0171]

if that is what you mean then i'm outa luck there too.
I have no box, no slips.... the game im getting the cd-key off of is "blue shift"
the game is a few years old. If I did have any proof besides the disk itself, its all long gone.

[cadaveca]

Originally Posted by caseys0171

if that is what you mean then i'm outa luck there too.
I have no box, no slips.... the game im getting the cd-key off of is "blue shift"
the game is a few years old. If I did have any proof besides the disk itself, its all long gone.

outta options then, unless you know your login...may be able to get it back after there is no ctivity for a while if you contact support...maybe