Counter-Strike (Jan 14, 2003 prototype)
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A very early prototype of Counter-Strike for PC (Steam).
Notes
- Only works on Windows XP or Virtual Machines with the OS built-in.
- It requires CD key, if you don't have one, get this one from the text file (below): 0949-40207-6398
Read Me - Jan 14, 2003.txt
Steam - January 14, 2003 ======================== Co-released by: NC-HardcorE and XJR9000 -Video Demonstrations NCHardcorE - https://youtu.be/UnRpT8MTXBQ XJR9000 - https://youtu.be/C78Y0-WelfU Collection Information ====================== This release contains a full build of Steam from January 14, 2003 including Half-Life, Dedicated Server (console only) and Counter-Strike 1.6 beta. Game Version ============ Protocol version 46 Exe version 1.0.1.4 Exe build: 11:23:25 Jan 14 2003 (2273) Release Information =================== This release was a community effort with help of many people from many different countries. This collection uses quite a few different sources for files ranging from January to March 2003. Counter-Strike 1.6 beta was sourced from a pair of gcache.gcf files, One from January the other from February. Half-Life was sourced from the retail disc of Day of Defeat which contained a version from March. All versions of the games run on the same engine from Jan 14, 2003. The steam install was the sourced from the Steam 2.0 "SteamInstall.exe" and using a custom Launcher created by Steam006. File Changes ============ -------------- Counter-Strike -------------- -steamvalidateuseridtickets.dll: Removed -cstrike/dlls/mp.dll: Feb 19 2003 -valve/settings.scr: Half-Life 1.1.1.1 -valve/spectatormenu.exe: Half-Life 1.1.1.1 -valve/gfx/shell/kb_actlst: Half-Life 1.1.1.1 ---------------- Dedicated Server ---------------- -Steam.dll Modified Revemu by Nicknine --------- Half-Life --------- -Steam.dll Modified Revemu by Nicknine -valve/ Day of Defeat retail for missing files Known Bugs/Limitations ====================== -Only works on Windows XP and older. -Dedicated Server can not be launched through Steam -hlds.exe only launches in -console mode -Counter-Strike buy menu does not match GUI but is fully functional via keyboard shortcuts Installation Instructions ========================= 1.Extract the contents of this archive. 2.Launch "Steam Launcher.exe" and select game. 3.Input CD Key: 0949-40207-6398 Dedicated Server Setup ====================== Launch "CS - Launch Dedicated Server.exe" in the "steamcache\dedicated server" folder for a Counter-Strike Dedicated Server (server port is 27015) Launch "HL - Launch Dedicated Server.exe" in the "steamcache\dedicated server" folder for a Half-Life Dedicated Server (server port is 27016) Note. You will need to forward port 27015(cs) or 27016(hl) on your router to host online games. -------------------------- Custom Server Instructions -------------------------- -Create a .bat file in the "steamcache\dedicated server" folder where hlds.exe is located. -Enter preferred launch parameters in the .bat file (examples below) to create either a Counter-Strike or Half-Life server. ----------------------- Counter-Strike 1.6 Beta ----------------------- -Available Maps as_oilrig, cs_747, cs_assault, cs_backalley, cs_estate, cs_havana, cs_italy, cs_militia, cs_office, cs_siege, de_airstrip, de_aztec, de_cbble, de_chateau, de_dust, de_dust2, de_inferno, de_nuke, de_piranesi, de_prodigy, de_storm, de_survivor, de_torn, de_train, de_vertigo Example launch parameters: hlds.exe -game cstrike -console -steam -usercon -nomaster -noauth +maxplayers 32 +port 27015 +map de_airstrip -insecure +sv_lan 0 +exec server.cfg --------- Half-Life --------- -Available Maps boot_camp, bounce, crossfire, datacore, frenzy, lambda_bunker, snark_pit, stalkyard, subtransit, undertow Example launch parameters: hlds.exe -game valve -console -steam -usercon -nomaster -noauth +maxplayers 32 +port 27015 +map crossfire -insecure +sv_lan 0 +exec server.cfg Credits ======= Mikko -Amazing work with reverse engineering and just supernatural abilities (Not possible without their work) -Gcache.gcf v1 extraction (the .gcf files are in a different format and normal gcf tools do not recognize them) GCF Tool v1 creator -Counter-Strike main game .dll modifications -Provider of Counter-Strike 1.6 Beta main fixed build (Used as a base for everything else for this release) Waats -Provided January 2003 gcache.gcf which contained most of Counter-Strike 1.6 Beta pmein1 -Modified ClientRegistry.blob files to launch without -steam -Modified ClientRegistry.blob files to remove games not available in 2003 -Discovered Half-Life March build was contained on Day of Defeat Retail Steam006 -Created the Steam Launcher that allows Steam 2.0 Beta client to function. -Modified the Steam Launcher to best suit our needs for this release. NC-HardcorE -The collector of people with the right files and knowledge about goldsrc games (community outreach?) -Dedicated Server setup configurations and workarounds -Troubleshooting/testing builds -Initial Half-Life setup XJR9000 -Provided February gcache.gcf file (contained the missing mp.dll) -General release packaging and layout of files to insure cleanliness -Custom Dedicated Server launchers for HL and CS -Troubleshooting/testing builds -Read Me! layout and content Nicknine -Custom Steam.dll based on Revemu to function with early goldsource games (this made so much stuff work)