This patch fixes most issues related to engine branch incompatibility and is designed to run using the latest "Beta" of Source SDK Base 2013 Singleplayer. Instructions on how to install and use it are within the archive.
This patch fixes most issues related to engine branch incompatibility and is designed to run using the latest "Beta" of Source SDK Base 2013 Singleplayer
Instructions on how to install and use it are within the archive.
Source code for the patch.
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** Fixed **
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- "Could not load library client." when launching the mod.
- Corrected the player's view when driving the tractor in map farmrd_01.
- In-game menu.
- Gameinfo.txt now has correct parameters
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** Improvements **
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- Framerate on both maps hoodrd_02a and hoodrd_02b
Have a good halloween!
If you have any question related to this patch, please let me know.
Criticism & suggestions are always appreciated.
I haven't checked pathed version yet, I just want to say one thing. I played this mod back in 2005, when it was all new. Good old days, Day Hard and other pioneers of Source modding. And thank you, thank you that there are still people who don't forget their old creations, even after 10 years, support them and bring us our memories back. Well, first this, then Ravenholm.
@Fast_Train
You are welcome. Glad I could help.
And at the same occasion, I would like to thank people who provide constructive criticism and feedback to improve these patches.
Can't drive tractor. It seems I can use steering wheel, but not accelerate. Also, never heard before about alternative gameplay with new maps. What the story behind them?
@Fast_Train
1 - Can't drive tractor
Did you fill the tractor's tank with petrol? If not, this is why you cannot drive it.
At the far left of the barn (where you find the tractor), is a small shelter to which you need to break the lock and open the door. You should find a gas can inside. Collect it, then return to the tractor barn and fill the tractor tank.
2- alternative gameplay with new maps
There are two versions of this mod. One from 2005, and a redux version from 2006, all made by the same author.
Left click to move forwards
Right click to reverse
I've played this every Halloween since it came out, love it!
This mod hasn't been updated since 2005.
my god :O
Seems to work perfectly fine. But why do you have to launch it from Source SDK?
@Dune_Jumper
This is because source modifications do not appear in the Steam game library.
If anyone knows a way to make them appear in the game library, it would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your interest.
I put it in the sourcemods folder and it shows up fine in my Steam Library as HalloweenHL2PN, it just requires the launch option -allowdebug to stop it crashing at menu.
@Torico
Thank you for answer.
Indeed, it shows up in the game library.
You also mentioned the need to enter -allowdebug in the options to avoid a certain crash. I did not experience this, so I did not need to enter -allowdebug.
I really appreciate that you told me, so I will proceed and update the ReadMe.txt on my next patch to make users extract the folder in the sourcemods folder, so they don't need to manually enter -game <mod_folder> and launch it from Source SDK Base 2013 Singleplayer.
I will proceed to do so on my next patch, and if I see that no users encounter problems, I will do an update on all my patches.
@Torico.
Thank you.
No problem :)
The tractor is busted for me. I get in, and for a few frames, I see the "correct" view from the tractor -- straight on, but then it'll switch to an angled view where I'm looking slightly off to the side of the tractor and I can't move the mouse to correct my view.
Also, weird request: do you think you could fix the Non-Redux version of this, too? I know Redux is technically more polished, but it's also got a lot of very boring padding added that I don't like. Hiking around a big empty farm maze kinda sucks.
@BlazeHedgehog
To answers your questions:
1 - Do you think you could fix the Non-Redux version of this, too?
I would see no problem in doing this. I could try to see and get it working before Halloween.
2 - The tractor is busted for me.
Yes, I was perfectly aware of this problem before the release of the patch. But since it represents only one portion of the game, and is not too long, I did not focus on correcting this issue. My main objective with this patch was to get the mod working again, without crashing.
Though, When I will work on the Non-Redux fix of Halloween, I will see about fixing this issue and will update both patches.
If you have other questions/requests please let me know.
Thank you for your interest.
Quick update:
The issue regarding the player's view being altered when driving the tractor on map farmrd_01 has been solved.
The patch has been updated.
OMG how am I just noticing this got patched. I also play it every year. So what's the chances of a guy like you adding content to the game?
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