The Half-Life 2 pre-load has begun.. - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Krycheck · 08-26-2004, 08:29 PM

Or it will once the servers are less busy.

Yes. HL2 is now available for pre-load from Steam. Which means the release is imminent. It's just textures, audio and what ever other files that wont be changed during final testing but it's a good sign that's it's comming soon!

Church · 08-26-2004, 08:52 PM

Yeah, it was pushed back to November.

dauvin · 08-26-2004, 09:28 PM

I'm actually 1% glad (and 99% sad) that Half-Life 2 hasn't been released yet, for the simple fact that Steam is probably alot better now then it was in September 2003. I haven't installed it yet, but I frequent (as a lurker, mostly) the Steam forums and the general volume of 'I hate steam' posts has steadily declined.

Also, have you guys seen the new binks, of ravenholm and tenements? Drool-inducing.

And now a question: How many people are willing to download the game instead of buying it at a store and have something tangible (ala manual, CDs, etc)? Is the only benefit of doing this not needing to pre-order and wait in lines/get up early to get to the store to buy the game?

Hercules · 08-26-2004, 09:34 PM

I will be buying it over Steam.
I dont need to waste paper and plastic to get data...

I was lucky enough to get the pre-load before the servers were overloaded

aKula · 08-27-2004, 06:22 AM

got my ATi voucher so theres no need to buy it in stores unless cs:s isn't included with the copy the ATi card voucher holders get.

Bonesaw · 08-27-2004, 09:01 PM

When I went to pre-load (late last night)I got a message stating that the servers were busy and to try back in an hour. I haven't attempted it again. My question is since I haven't downloaded anything through Steam before if I pre-load but then decide to just buy a retail copy is the pre-load directory easily recognizable for deletion? I'd hate to think of 1 gig of HD space being just taken up for a program I'm not going to activate through Steam. Hmmm.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hercules

I will be buying it over Steam.
I dont need to waste paper and plastic to get data...

I was lucky enough to get the pre-load before the servers were overloaded

Hercules....what directory does the pre-load wait in?

Hanabal · 08-27-2004, 10:47 PM

hl2 goes gold monday.

now we wait, patiently

Hercules · 08-28-2004, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bonesaw

When I went to pre-load (late last night)I got a message stating that the servers were busy and to try back in an hour. I haven't attempted it again. My question is since I haven't downloaded anything through Steam before if I pre-load but then decide to just buy a retail copy is the pre-load directory easily recognizable for deletion? I'd hate to think of 1 gig of HD space being just taken up for a program I'm not going to activate through Steam. Hmmm.

Hercules....what directory does the pre-load wait in?

Sorry about the delay...

X:\Steam\SteamApps\base source shared materials.gcf

MahlerIsGod · 08-28-2004, 11:21 PM

What's the point of pre-loading HL2 from Steam? If its not the game, whats the point? Thanks

Gotenks · 08-29-2004, 12:26 AM

Mahler, for the most part the preload is for those who plan on buying the game through Steam via that nice little piece of plastic in your wallet. There are also people who have the ATI voucher card for free HL2, and they would also be the people pre-loading.

Bonesaw · 08-29-2004, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hercules

Sorry about the delay...

X:\Steam\SteamApps\base source shared materials.gcf

Thanks Hercules.

No word yet though on price structure from Valve

Dungeon_Shade · 09-18-2004, 05:37 PM

Does anyone know what file the preload went in? I want to listen to the sounds, to see if they are decent. I am a complete nerd.

Krycheck · 09-18-2004, 08:30 PM

The files are encripted. You wont be able to access anything from it till you buy it.

aarchaon · 09-21-2004, 08:10 AM

If I preload it, will I be able to salvage the files and re-use them if I decide to format? I don't like the idea of downloading a game everytime I format my PC.

skills1 · 09-21-2004, 04:16 PM

Im just going to wait for the full release. I don't like to get preloads and such.

08-26-2004, 08:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
Krycheck Sultana ruined my evil persona Location: Los Angeles	The Half-Life 2 pre-load has begun.. Or it will once the servers are less busy. Yes. HL2 is now available for pre-load from Steam. Which means the release is imminent. It's just textures, audio and what ever other files that wont be changed during final testing but it's a good sign that's it's comming soon! __________________ His pants are tight...but his morals are loose!!

08-26-2004, 08:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
Church Tilted F*ckhead Location: New Jersey	Yeah, it was pushed back to November. __________________ Through counter-intelligence, it should be possible to pinpoint potential trouble makers, and neutralize them.

08-27-2004, 10:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
Hanabal Insane Location: Auckland	hl2 goes gold monday. now we wait, patiently __________________ I am Hanabal, Phear my elephants

08-29-2004, 12:26 AM	#10 (permalink)
Gotenks Crazy Location: In a house	Mahler, for the most part the preload is for those who plan on buying the game through Steam via that nice little piece of plastic in your wallet. There are also people who have the ATI voucher card for free HL2, and they would also be the people pre-loading. __________________ Mors ultima linea rerum est.

09-18-2004, 08:30 PM	#13 (permalink)
Krycheck Sultana ruined my evil persona Location: Los Angeles	The files are encripted. You wont be able to access anything from it till you buy it. __________________ His pants are tight...but his morals are loose!!

08-26-2004, 09:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
dauvin Upright	I'm actually 1% glad (and 99% sad) that Half-Life 2 hasn't been released yet, for the simple fact that Steam is probably alot better now then it was in September 2003. I haven't installed it yet, but I frequent (as a lurker, mostly) the Steam forums and the general volume of 'I hate steam' posts has steadily declined. Also, have you guys seen the new binks, of ravenholm and tenements? Drool-inducing. And now a question: How many people are willing to download the game instead of buying it at a store and have something tangible (ala manual, CDs, etc)? Is the only benefit of doing this not needing to pre-order and wait in lines/get up early to get to the store to buy the game?

08-26-2004, 09:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
Hercules Insane Location: TX	I will be buying it over Steam. I dont need to waste paper and plastic to get data... I was lucky enough to get the pre-load before the servers were overloaded

08-27-2004, 06:22 AM	#5 (permalink)
aKula Psycho	got my ATi voucher so theres no need to buy it in stores unless cs:s isn't included with the copy the ATi card voucher holders get.

08-28-2004, 11:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
MahlerIsGod At The Globe Showing Will How Its Done Location: London/Elysium	What's the point of pre-loading HL2 from Steam? If its not the game, whats the point? Thanks

09-18-2004, 05:37 PM	#12 (permalink)
Dungeon_Shade Crazy Location: Grand Junction, CO	Does anyone know what file the preload went in? I want to listen to the sounds, to see if they are decent. I am a complete nerd.

09-21-2004, 08:10 AM	#14 (permalink)
aarchaon Insane	If I preload it, will I be able to salvage the files and re-use them if I decide to format? I don't like the idea of downloading a game everytime I format my PC. __________________ Green. Yellow. Blue.

09-21-2004, 04:16 PM	#15 (permalink)
skills1 Tilted	Im just going to wait for the full release. I don't like to get preloads and such.