Left 4 Dead

D007 · Jan 6, 2009

I just got back on left for dead..
had to beat Mass effect like 3 times..lol..

I found this helpful tidbit online I thought might help some people.
Helped me..
L4D was causing weird controller issues so I looked into it..
messed with the settings using this link:

http://revvergoodies.blogspot.com/2008/11/play-left-4-dead-split-screen-with-ps3.html

and wala.. I can now use my ps3 controller without even using pinnacle profiler.
and the ps3 works 100%..
no weird, locked in buttons that refuse to change.
Everything does what i want it to do.

Worth looking into for those of you who use the ps3 controller or want to.
I ended up deleting every single preset in my c/program files/steam/steam apps/common/left for dead/left for dead/cfg.. file.
anything that said 360 on it got the boot, including presets and default cfg.
as well as the plain old config file.

the xbox 360 controller file is the one you edit..
anyway it works..
cheers.

airways92 · Jan 6, 2009

Polaris573 said:
Try entering this into the console or rolling back to earlier drivers. There is a problem with threaded optimization and nvidia's latest drivers that causes stuttering/freezing/crashing in Left 4 Dead.

Code:

mat_queue_mode 0

Ill try that Polaris, ill let you know if it works..

johnspack · Jan 9, 2009

I just tried it on the new 181.20 whql driver, it finally runs perfect! Zero freezes, lockups ect, just runs perfect! Try the new driver nvidia users!

Easy Rhino · Jan 9, 2009

johnspack said:
I just tried it on the new 181.20 whql driver, it finally runs perfect! Zero freezes, lockups ect, just runs perfect! Try the new driver nvidia users!

gonna give it a go!

johnspack · Jan 9, 2009

Okay, have to eat my words here, but darn thing is still freezing up. Jeez I like this game but it's sure hard to play.... where are the friggin patches?
Edit: may have jumped the gun a bit, I was folding at the same time, stopped it, and game is running fine again! ooops..... the driver works!
Yes, I was right the first time, 181.20 fixes it. Now time for some multiplayer action!!

RevengE · Jan 9, 2009

L4D is awesome I just got
It the other day..graphics are good gameplay never gets boring and I love how they change up re A.I so it's never the same!

Jaffakeik · Jan 10, 2009

how to call console mode in L4D because when i press (`) key it doesnt appear?and i want that classic server list menu.

Binge · Jan 10, 2009

So you want to spam vocalize commands? Here are as many of the console commands that I could find. Bind it to a key by typing- bind x "vocalize Player...." in the console

vocalize PlayerAlertGiveItem

vocalize PlayerAreaClear

vocalize PlayerAskReady

vocalize PlayerChoke

vocalize PlayerCoverMe

vocalize PlayerDeath

vocalize PlayerFollowMe

vocalize PlayerFriendlyFire

vocalize PlayerHealing

vocalize PlayerHealingOther

vocalize PlayerHelp

vocalize PlayerHurrah

vocalize PlayerHurryUp

vocalize PlayerImWithYou

vocalize PlayerIncapacitated

vocalize PlayerIncoming

vocalize PlayerKillThatLight

vocalize PlayerLaugh

vocalize PlayerLeadOn

vocalize PlayerLedgeHangEnd

vocalize PlayerLedgeHangMiddle

vocalize PlayerLedgeHangStart

vocalize PlayerLedgeSave

vocalize PlayerLedgeSaveCritical

vocalize PlayerLookOut

vocalize PlayerMoveOn

vocalize PlayerNegative

vocalize PlayerNiceJob

vocalize PlayerNiceShot

vocalize PlayerNo

vocalize PlayerReviveFriend

vocalize PlayerSorry

vocalize PlayerSpotAmmo

vocalize PlayerSpotFirstAid

vocalize PlayerSpotGrenade

vocalize PlayerSpotPill

vocalize PlayerStayTogether

vocalize PlayerTaunt

vocalize PlayerThanks

vocalize PlayerVomitInFace

vocalize PlayerWaitHere

vocalize PlayerWarnBoomer

vocalize PlayerWarnCareful

vocalize PlayerWarnHunter

vocalize PlayerWarnSmoker

vocalize PlayerWarnTank

vocalize PlayerWarnWitch

vocalize PlayerWatchOutBehind

vocalize PlayerYes

vocalize PlayerYouAreWelcome

vocalize smartlook

ex. in console: bind k "vocalize PlayerYouAreWelcome"

Easy Rhino · Jan 10, 2009

Binge said:
So you want to spam vocalize commands? Here are as many of the console commands that I could find. Bind it to a key by typing- bind x "vocalize Player...." in the console

now i can be annoying like all the other noobs!

ShadowFold · Jan 10, 2009

Vocalize die on Zoey is CLASSIC.

Easy Rhino · Jan 10, 2009

ShadowFold said:
Vocalize die on Zoey is CLASSIC.

you mean vocalize playerdeath when you have zoey! it is hilarious and people get so pissed.

Easy Rhino · Jan 11, 2009

new nvidia drivers did not fix the freezing issue. i just had a gpu lockup. wtf!

D007 · Jan 11, 2009

Ahh maybe I can help..
for one..
this is just something I always do..
disable V-sync.
but that's not the main problem with LFD..
the main problem is multi core rendering..
turn it off..
it does not work at all and it will make you crash..
one more thing..
never.. ever.. talk in the lobby on voice..
it will very likely crash you..
the lobby voice is different than the in game voice which works fine..

disable multi core rendering and do not talk on voice in the main lobby..

I generally recommend going to: start /run/
then type dxdiag..
then go to sound 1 and 2. and make them both basic.
you won't notice the difference.
and the more power you keep for the game.. the better.

181.20 destroys my overscan compensation on my 50" tv..
I can't use it..
thanks again nvidia.

Oh if you have a mic and use voice in game..
feel free to add me..
but please understand..
I'm an older guy..
I don't play well with kids.
So if you want to team up and play a game with some solid teamwork and no kill mongering, feel free to dd me..
D007 on steam.
Bishop in game.
only good mannered and honorable people need apply..lol.

Easy Rhino · Jan 11, 2009

D007 said:
Ahh maybe I can help..
for one..
this is just something I always do..
disable V-sync.
but that's not the main problem with LFD..
the main problem is multi core rendering..
turn it off..
it does not work at all and it will make you crash..
one more thing..
never.. ever.. talk in the lobby on voice..
it will very likely crash you..
the lobby voice is different than the in game voice which works fine..

disable multi core rendering and do not talk on voice in the main lobby..

I generally recommend going to: start /run/
then type dxdiag..
then go to sound 1 and 2. and make them both basic.
you won't notice the difference.
and the more power you keep for the game.. the better.

181.20 destroys my overscan compensation on my 50" tv..
I can't use it..
thanks again nvidia.

Oh if you have a mic and use voice in game..
feel free to add me..
but please understand..
I'm an older guy..
I don't play well with kids.
So if you want to team up and play a game with some solid teamwork and no kill mongering, feel free to dd me..
D007 on steam.
Bishop in game.
only good mannered and honorable people need apply..lol.

thanks i will give that a try. and i also only like to play with older people. i am older myself.

ShadowFold · Jan 11, 2009

Well I still don't have my steam account. Hoping Valve will respond to my ticket soon.. Probably gonna buy hard copy stuff from now on. I don't want to have to deal with their abysmal support anymore.

Easy Rhino · Jan 12, 2009

ShadowFold said:
Well I still don't have my steam account. Hoping Valve will respond to my ticket soon.. Probably gonna buy hard copy stuff from now on. I don't want to have to deal with their abysmal support anymore.

that blows. wish you could join us fraging noobs!

D007 · Jan 12, 2009

Lol, always good fragging noobs..
and noob zombies.. XD..
holler at me anytime Rhino ^^..

I'm more of a "watch your back" kind of player..
I don't end with the highest kills..
I end with the most team members protected

..
and The most damage taken..lol..

crazy pyro · Jan 12, 2009

Shadow, you do realise that you'd still have to register it over steam for valve stuff right?

chris89 · Jan 12, 2009

But easier to claim it's yours as you take photo of Case/ CD Key.

ShadowFold · Jan 12, 2009

Well 10 days later they reset my password.. That's too long..

D007 · Jan 12, 2009

Yea I just started this buy online stuff and it has not been very fun.

It said "pay here and in "just a few moments" you'll be playing..
so there I was thinking. "cool, np, I'll be playing in no time..
like 10 hours later..lol.. yay I have my games..

then immediately after I finished getting it and setting up my controls..
I had a catastrophic failure on the pc, because the nforce 15.23 storage drivers overwrote my raid drivers.

so I had to re-downloaded all of it again after I reinstalled everything.
it was crysis,
warhead,
and wars.

I'm getting discs from now on.

Mussels · Jan 13, 2009

D007: steam has the option to backup the games to discs. You should try that next time.

J-Man · Jan 13, 2009

The game gets boring after 15 minutes. I uninstalled.

TRIPTEX_CAN · Jan 13, 2009

J-Man said:
The game gets boring after 15 minutes. I uninstalled.

So either A) you should try to make wiser purchase decisions because that would be a wasted of money or B) you obviously got an illegal version and realized single player on a miltiplayer oriented game was not that much fun. :wtf:

Im leaning towards B) for this one. :roll:

MainframeTM · Jan 13, 2009

older player looking for groups..find me under the handle F.R.0.T Nixon for some zombie killing good times. I'm more of a defensive player..end up with high kills most of the time & around a 30%+ish (@ times 40%+) accuracy. currently trying my hand @ expert.

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No my mom doesnt let me buy games that are rated "M"

Yes, Zombies killed my family and they're gonna pay.

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