[READ 1st] L4D2 Info, Links, and Guides.

[satannuts]

Current Game Version: v2.0.1.1


L4D2 Info, Links, and Guides.



I. Non Steam Left 4 Dead 2 Setup:
How To Install Non-Steam Left 4 Dead 2


II. Downloads: Updates, Patches, and Extras:
Downloads: SDK, Add-on Support, Ect.
Download Current Update/Fixes

III. LAN/Hamachi/Quick-Connect Setup:
Configure Qtracker for Non-Steam Left 4 Dead 2
Configure Xfire for Non-Steam Left 4 Dead 2
How To Play Non-Steam Left 4 Dead 2 on LAN/Hamachi


IV. Cracked Server Setup:
Left 4 Dead 2 Server Setup Guide [Windows]
How to Install MetaMod & SourceMod on your Server
Welcome/Join Server Sound / MOTD Guide
Uploading Custom Sounds/Music and Vpk Add-ons to connecting clients/players


V. Common Problems & Solutions:
Common L4D2 Problems & Solutions


VI. Campaigns, Maps, & Mods:


VII. Miscellaneous:

Controllers and Split-Screen
Play Left 4 Dead Splitscreen on PC with xbox 360 controller
Cfg files for different controllers
Easier way to start split screen
Play Left 4 Dead Splitscreen on Dual Monitors

   

[satannuts]

Downloads: SDK, Add-on Support, Ect.:
LAST Updated: 2-27-2010


---------------Add-on Support---------------

L4D2_Addon_Support
[install to allow running any custom maps]
308 MB exe \ 811MB installed
MegaUpload
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=YLHFBHW8

L4D2_Addon_Support_Update_feb5
[includes jan12 & feb 5 add-on support updates]
97.5 MB exe \ 206 MB instaled
RapidShare
http://rapidshare.com/files/346746742/L4D2_Addon_Update_feb5.exe
MediaFire
http://www.mediafire.com/file/zf10md1zrxm/L4D2_Addon_Update_feb5.exe



---------------Authoring Tools / SDK---------------

L4D2_Authoring_Tools_feb20
[Full and Updated Authoring Tools Package]
19.1 MB exe \ 81.9 MB installed
RapidShare
http://rapidshare.com/files/353340442/L4D2_Authoring_Tools_feb20.exe
MediaFire
http://www.mediafire.com/file/g2zqznmwm2j/L4D2_Authoring_Tools_feb20.exe


---------------EXTRAS---------------

L4D2_Rev_Emu_9.81R4_v2010
SINGLEPLAYER DOESN'T WORK [see Stryder Loader below]
[includes cracked left4dead.exe, Setti masterserver.vdf and
Original v2010 dll's renamed with "_l4d2"]]
Install to your Left 4 Dead 2 Installation Folder.
Set Left 4 Dead 2\bin\config\Materserver.vdf to Read-Only!
Edit rev.ini with notepad to change your name
[SteamUser=YourName and PlayerName=YourName]
RapidShare
http://rapidshare.com/files/353448984/L4D2_Rev_Emu_9.81R4_v2010.exe
MediaFire
http://www.mediafire.com/file/ztx2y1vdzcn/L4D2_Rev_Emu_9.81R4_v2010.exe


L4D2_Server_RevEmu_9.81R4_Steamclient2009v2
This is version 2 of steamclient2009 that works with L4D2.
[for dedicated servers only - choose between emu with Looging and emu with No Logging.
rev-client.log will be generated in your root folder]
RapidShare
http://rapidshare.com/files/353467846/L4D2_Server_RevEmu_9.81R4_Steamclient2009v2.zip
MediaFire
http://www.mediafire.com/file/qgzitgm2dld/L4D2_Server_RevEmu_9.81R4_Steamclient2009v2.zip


Stryder Alternate Loader 2.0.2
Alternative loader - requires unpatched client.dll
Start game with modded left4dead2.exe.
RapidShare
http://rapidshare.com/files/346769138/L4D2_Stryder_AltLoader_2.0.2.zip
MediaFire
http://www.mediafire.com/file/twndzndjult/L4D2_Stryder_AltLoader_2.0.2.zip



[EPC] Left 4 Dead 2 Full Game v2000:
[4.06 GB total parts\ 6.15 GB installed]
Includes Repacked Clean files Only from Steam!
Download from MegaUpload [in six parts]:

Code:

http://www.megaupload.com/?f=KBFDP39B

If you experience any issues, try the following steps to make sure your download is not corrupt:
Put all six parts into the same folder and Extract l4d2_v2000_Clean.zip_TestFiles.zip with them.
Run Testfiles.exe to make sure all parts are OK.
If you receive an error, a part may be corrupt - Download the corrupt file again and re-test.
When all parts pass the checksum test, Open .001 using 7zip.
Then extract the entire contents of the archive to Program Files/left 4 dead 2.

[satannuts]

How To Play Non-Steam Left 4 Dead 2 on LAN/Hamachi

anyone who plays LAN/Hamachi want to write up a guide?
so I can delete this post?
-SN

[satannuts]

guides updated for v2.0.0.7
and all old/outdated material has been removed.

FEB 27 EDIT:
moved guides to relevant Sections to help curb confusion...