What To Buy

[Mooga]

Purchasing a game is no longer necessary

The only requirement is Source SDK Base 2006, which is 100% free and has no requirements other than a Steam account. It is found in the Tools section of the Library tab.

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On the day of release, a lot of people were asking which game they should buy off of steam to be able to play FF. You need Source SDK Base to play. Below are the games/packs that you can buy. All prices are in USD and as of the last update on this post. Subject to change... of course.

UPDATE: Valve has a full list on the steam store found HERE

CHEAP:
Half-Life 2: Deathmatch for 4.99
You get Half-Life 2: Deathmatch and Source SDK Base.

Half-Life 2: Episode One for $7.99
You get Half-Life 2: Episode One and Source SDK Base.

Half-Life 2: Episode Two for $7.99
You get Half-Life 2: Episode Two and Source SDK Base.

Day of Defeat: Source for $9.99
You get DoD:S and Source SDK Base.

EXTRA CASH:
Counter-Strike: Source for $19.99
You get CS:S and Source SDK Base.

Source Multiplayer Pack for $29.99
You get CS:S, DoD:S, Half-Life 2: Deathmatch, and Source SDK Base.

The Orange Box for $29.99
You get Half-Life 2, Half-Life 2: Episode One, Half-Life 2: Episode Two, Portal, Team Fortress 2, and Source SDK Base.

NOT-SO-BROKE:
Half-Life Complete for 39.99
You get Half-Life, Half-Life 2, Half-Life 2: Deathmatch, Half-Life 2: Episode One, Half-Life 2: Episode Two, Half-Life: Blue Shift, Half-Life: Opposing Force, Team Fortress Classic, and Source SDK Base.

TOO MUCH MONEY:
Valve Complete Pack for $99.99

[pizzahut]

http://storefront.steampowered.com/v...ch&category=16

Mind that the free HL2DM which owners of ATI cards get doesn't contain the Source SDK, however if you buy it via Steam, it's included.

While these games come with the Source SDK, you only need to install Source SDK Base. Difference:

Source SDK is for creating maps, models, mods etc,
Source SDK Base is needed to play mods.

[Mooga]

Exactly.
I basically took that list and broke it down it to the best options, since not every game is sold as a single.

Also, FF will NOT run with just the SDK installed, the Base MUST be installed to run.

[Mooga]

BUMP... since I had to mention this in another thread or two already

[x00m]

I bought the HL2+CS pack when it came out and it's one of my best buys ever because you get so much for your cash. The lite packages seems way too lite imo. And the big packages are a waste of money.

[richard nixon]

Why did you not include the Source Multiplayer Pack (did they stop offering it?) It comes with hl2dm, css, dods and of course sdk base for only 30 bucks american. Best deal in my opinion.

edit: I just checked and they still offer it. 3 popular online games and the ability to play every mod for free, it's a great offer in my opinion.

[Gamingmaster000]

Originally Posted by pizzahut

http://storefront.steampowered.com/v...ch&category=16

Mind that the free HL2DM which owners of ATI cards get doesn't contain the Source SDK, however if you buy it via Steam, it's included.

While these games come with the Source SDK, you only need to install Source SDK Base. Difference:

Source SDK is for creating maps, models, mods etc,
Source SDK Base is needed to play mods.

Please note that I'm a Nirvana user and yet I got HL2M for free, steam-legit.

[CaptainAhab]

Hey, I remember HL2DM.

Got bored really quickly though.

[WiFiDi]

Originally Posted by CaptainAhab

Hey, I remember HL2DM.

Got bored really quickly though.

this thread needs to be modified as you no longer have to buy anything.

[squeek.]

Originally Posted by WiFiDi

this thread needs to be modified as you no longer have to buy anything.

Updated.

[Iggy]

I'm putting this as a sticky, since it's some good information that people new to the mod may be in need of.