What To Buy

Mooga · 09-16-2007, 02:46 AM

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.

Show Spoiler [Old List]:

pizzahut · 09-16-2007, 02:59 AM

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 · 09-16-2007, 03:25 AM

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 · 10-01-2007, 07:05 AM

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

x00m · 10-04-2007, 12:48 AM

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 · 10-08-2007, 04:09 AM

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.

Mooga · 10-08-2007, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richard nixon

Why did you not include the Source Multiplayer Pack

I didn't see it earlier. Thanks

And it's been added.

jotbasan · 08-16-2010, 09:58 PM

Hey. Since you know Alien Swarm came out completely free and with Source SDK, does it mean that you can install Fortress Forever (yet better - any Source mod) without paying for other Source games to acquire SDK base?
Just curious and lazy to test :P

Iggy · 08-16-2010, 10:49 PM

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

**Crazycarl** · 08-17-2010, 03:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jotbasan

Hey. Since you know Alien Swarm came out completely free and with Source SDK, does it mean that you can install Fortress Forever (yet better - any Source mod) without paying for other Source games to acquire SDK base?
Just curious and lazy to test :P

That's false. Alien Swarm comes with the Alien Swarm SDK. It doesn't provide you with any of the content needed to play FF.

Iggy:
http://forums.fortress-forever.com/s...ad.php?t=18870
and
http://www.fortress-forever.com/wiki...m_Requirements
and finally:
http://store.steampowered.com/search...C&category2=16

Ronzui · 08-27-2010, 02:34 PM

My girlgriend at the time bought me the complete pack which came in a black tin case and a HL T-shirt it shrunk had to give it away all the other single player games were cool like Blue Shift, try to turn my kids onto them they think graphics are lame so...my 8 yr old stepson still thinks its cool though

moosh · 08-27-2010, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ronzui

My girlgriend at the time bought me the complete pack which came in a black tin case and a HL T-shirt it shrunk had to give it away all the other single player games were cool like Blue Shift, try to turn my kids onto them they think graphics are lame so...my 8 yr old stepson still thinks its cool though

Damn kids with their graphics. Can't enjoy a game unless it's got brown and bloom.

WiFiDi · 09-04-2010, 06:47 PM

edit these prices orange box is 30 dollars. now and now for 20 dollar not only do you get cs;s you also get DoD and hl2dm. just counter strike is 10 bucks.

if you want ill make a thread to update it.

nice job can see why stickied and maybe there might be a few new games.

Mooga · 09-05-2010, 04:47 AM

I haven't updated this in YEARS!
I'll do so now.

**Crazycarl** · 09-05-2010, 05:21 AM

Or I could just unsticky it, since we already have a sticky in the correct forum.

**squeek.** · 09-05-2010, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mooga

I haven't updated this in YEARS!
I'll do so now.

You need Source SDK Base to play mods, not just the Source SDK (see second post in the thread). I edited the OP to reflect that.

Pulsar · 03-28-2012, 02:20 AM

now you can play fortress forever free
just get tf2 free

**Ricey** · 03-28-2012, 08:59 PM

You don't need to download TF2 to play FF, you just need to download Source 2006 Base in Tools, that is all you need.

Lynus · 04-04-2012, 02:55 AM

Note: if you dont have a game on your steam account besides FF and Source SDK Base 2006, you will not be able to add anyone to your friends list. Only if they add you first. Lol

Gamingmaster000 · 09-19-2012, 02:02 PM

Quote:

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 HL2

M for free, steam-legit.

09-16-2007, 02:46 AM	#1
Mooga Colorless FTW D&A Member Beta Tester Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: A Small Box Affiliations: SRCDS.com Posts Rated Helpful 1 Times	What To Buy 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. Show Spoiler [Old List]: 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 __________________ ~ Mooga ...w00t? SRCDS.com \| Twitter Last edited by squeek.; 09-19-2012 at 07:32 PM.

09-16-2007, 02:59 AM	#2
pizzahut Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	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. Last edited by pizzahut; 09-16-2007 at 03:16 AM.

09-16-2007, 03:25 AM	#3
Mooga Colorless FTW D&A Member Beta Tester Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: A Small Box Affiliations: SRCDS.com Posts Rated Helpful 1 Times	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 ...w00t? SRCDS.com \| Twitter

10-01-2007, 07:05 AM	#4
Mooga Colorless FTW D&A Member Beta Tester Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: A Small Box Affiliations: SRCDS.com Posts Rated Helpful 1 Times	BUMP... since I had to mention this in another thread or two already __________________ ~ Mooga ...w00t? SRCDS.com \| Twitter

09-04-2010, 06:47 PM	#13
WiFiDi Beta Tester Join Date: May 2010 Class/Position: Soldier Gametype: Capture the Flag is there any other Posts Rated Helpful 26 Times	edit these prices orange box is 30 dollars. now and now for 20 dollar not only do you get cs;s you also get DoD and hl2dm. just counter strike is 10 bucks. if you want ill make a thread to update it. nice job can see why stickied and maybe there might be a few new games. __________________ WiFi's Stream Support FF: Failure is always an option. It's a happy massacre?! (yes, yes it is!) To make most awesome thing in universe combine Bears and Nicholas Cage! and remember kids, we didn't start the flame-war! Last edited by WiFiDi; 09-04-2010 at 07:02 PM.

10-04-2007, 12:48 AM	#5
x00m dreamer Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sweden Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	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.

10-08-2007, 04:09 AM	#6
richard nixon Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	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.

08-16-2010, 09:58 PM	#8
jotbasan Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	Hey. Since you know Alien Swarm came out completely free and with Source SDK, does it mean that you can install Fortress Forever (yet better - any Source mod) without paying for other Source games to acquire SDK base? Just curious and lazy to test :P

08-27-2010, 02:34 PM	#11
Ronzui Join Date: Sep 2008 Gametype: Capture the Flag Posts Rated Helpful 2 Times	My girlgriend at the time bought me the complete pack which came in a black tin case and a HL T-shirt it shrunk had to give it away all the other single player games were cool like Blue Shift, try to turn my kids onto them they think graphics are lame so...my 8 yr old stepson still thinks its cool though

09-05-2010, 04:47 AM	#14
Mooga Colorless FTW D&A Member Beta Tester Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: A Small Box Affiliations: SRCDS.com Posts Rated Helpful 1 Times	I haven't updated this in YEARS! I'll do so now. __________________ ~ Mooga ...w00t? SRCDS.com \| Twitter

09-05-2010, 05:21 AM	#15
Crazycarl D&A Member Wiki Team Fortress Forever Staff Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 31 Times	Or I could just unsticky it, since we already have a sticky in the correct forum.

03-28-2012, 02:20 AM	#17
Pulsar Join Date: Mar 2010 Gametype: Capture the Flag Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	now you can play fortress forever free just get tf2 free

03-28-2012, 08:59 PM	#18
Ricey UI Designer Front-End Developer Fortress Forever Staff Join Date: May 2008 Location: Winter Park, FL Class/Position: D Eng Gametype: CTF 9v9 Affiliations: .gr , smr Posts Rated Helpful 46 Times	You don't need to download TF2 to play FF, you just need to download Source 2006 Base in Tools, that is all you need. __________________ Support FF: Maps : Haste \|Scrummage \|Mulch_Trench Voltage \| Exchange Classic \| Fortsake ricecakes: I demand SGs get a buff squeek.: buy it a gym membership 'I have an eye for design' - Kube 2014

04-04-2012, 02:55 AM	#19
Lynus I like Ceyx Beta Tester Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: MI Posts Rated Helpful 11 Times	Note: if you dont have a game on your steam account besides FF and Source SDK Base 2006, you will not be able to add anyone to your friends list. Only if they add you first. Lol __________________ hef

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