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Debriefing => Impressions & Feedback => Topic started by: Kevin on February 13, 2009, 11:08:13 am

Title: Two words: Split Screen
Post by: Kevin on February 13, 2009, 11:08:13 am
First, I just want to say I love the idea of this mod and I love playing the BETA. Thank you and good job on the hard work.

Second, if you want to recreate the ultimate nostalgia factor, you should definitely look into local split screen multiplayer! I'm not sure if it's helpful or not, but Left 4 Dead has some split screen code you may or may not be able to look into for a reference.

All we'd need is a few of these bad boys and we'd be good to go! http://www.goldenshop.com.hk/AI-trad/pc/pc_psxn64usb.htm (http://www.goldenshop.com.hk/AI-trad/pc/pc_psxn64usb.htm)
Title: Re: Two words: Split Screen
Post by: PPK on February 13, 2009, 11:09:57 am
It would be a nice addition, although I don't know if the work required to make split screen is worth the work.

BTW, welcome to the forums!
Title: Re: Two words: Split Screen
Post by: killermonkey on February 13, 2009, 03:37:39 pm
I don't think Source has support for using multiple input devices at the same time (ie more than 1 joystick) don't quote me on that, but it would take a significant recode in order to pull it off
Title: Re: Two words: Split Screen
Post by: V!NCENT on February 13, 2009, 10:53:19 pm
I don't think Source has support for using multiple input devices at the same time (ie more than 1 joystick) don't quote me on that
I am going to quote you on that. With Logitech controllers you can map keyboard keys to one controller. The second controller could just use the Source joystick stuff.

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, but it would take a significant recode in order to pull it off.
When HL2:Ep3 comes out there will be another Source engine update/grade, so you will start from scratch again, just like beta3? :angel: :P
Title: Re: Two words: Split Screen
Post by: Wake[of]theBunT on February 14, 2009, 12:55:55 am
I hope we dont....that could cause a big delay and be frankly to me not worth the trouble. I think as long as Orange Box SDK keeps our mod from becoming broken due to the code, we will stay. That way also the userbase most of which wouldnt be much passed the 2007 gen of computers will not be at disadvantage all of a sudden.
Title: Re: Two words: Split Screen
Post by: Ryan [Saiz] on February 14, 2009, 01:54:37 am
L4D supports it but the orange box does not km.

http://ryanlobbins.com/ryan/L4Dpics/l4dsplit.jpg

My bro and I playing, i used keyboard and mouse he used 360 controller
Title: Re: Two words: Split Screen
Post by: V!NCENT on February 16, 2009, 10:33:54 am
I hope we dont....that could cause a big delay
Yes that would suck and I was just kidding. But don't you just loooooove to play splitscreen, baby? OOOooooh <3
Title: Re: Two words: Split Screen
Post by: Nozzy06 on February 16, 2009, 01:28:35 pm
Even back in the day split screen pissed me off. I always wished I could play GE007 on 2 TV's because I hated having such a small field of vision. That's just me though.
Title: Re: Two words: Split Screen
Post by: Mark [lodle] on February 16, 2009, 02:20:49 pm
Playing it now on my 68" tv i cant think how we used to play 4 player on a small 19" screen.

Oh and the l4d sdk update might have split screen as well. :P
Title: Re: Two words: Split Screen
Post by: Doc.NO on February 16, 2009, 03:52:56 pm
Oh and the l4d sdk update might have split screen as well. :P
Oh my Oh my... L4D SDK is made for GES!!!! Lobby thing just like GE64 "multiplayer options" sheet, server caped to 4 or 8, split screen. A must use for beta 4!
Title: Re: Two words: Split Screen
Post by: PPK on February 16, 2009, 03:54:39 pm
Oh my Oh my... L4D SDK is made for GES!!!! Lobby thing just like GE64 "multiplayer options" sheet, server caped to 4 or 8, split screen. A must use for beta 4!

No way, you're not making me buy L4D to continue playing GE:S hehe ;D ;D
Title: Re: Two words: Split Screen
Post by: V!NCENT on February 16, 2009, 06:53:51 pm
Even back in the day split screen pissed me off. I always wished I could play GE007 on 2 TV's because I hated having such a small field of vision. That's just me though.
You know... this entire game just screams gamepads. However (and here's the catch) everybody's using keyboard and mouse. So, if you decide to use a gamepad you're having a huge -100 handicap. So spliscreen would be awesome. Who hasn't got a large widescreen these days? The cheapest 22" 2ms response flatscreens are, what?, $150/euros now?

Just saying: having a mate over and playing with 2 gamepads in splitscreen is just purely the sEx0rz :D
Title: Re: Two words: Split Screen
Post by: PPK on February 16, 2009, 06:56:58 pm
Split screen is really hardcore or old school (pick yours).
Title: Re: Two words: Split Screen
Post by: Sp1nn3y on February 16, 2009, 06:58:13 pm
Split screen is really hardcore or old school (pick yours).

It's hardcore old school  8) 8)
Title: Re: Two words: Split Screen
Post by: V!NCENT on February 16, 2009, 10:16:44 pm
It's hardcore old school  8) 8)
Hence the need for it :angel:
Title: Re: Two words: Split Screen
Post by: drukqaddik on February 17, 2009, 10:13:29 am
split screen would totally be badass

especially if bots were added
Title: Re: Two words: Split Screen
Post by: 117KAMI on June 04, 2009, 03:37:35 pm
I have to agree and say that split screen is classically bad ass. It seems that all the talk is for when a friend comes over though..

Is there a way to make split screen in an online four person server? Basically just spectating the other three players but, it totally recreates the vibe of the multiplayer. I feel like some people may say that that's cheap but that use to be the only way you could play multiplayer!

I think it's worth looking into. You don't have to worry about multiple joysticks and whatnot. And gameplay would be a lot like the original. Playing with no radar, on the classic maps, seeing who can navigate a map better and sneak up behind someone... yeeeaaaaaahhhhhhh.
Title: Re: Two words: Split Screen
Post by: CCsaint10 on June 05, 2009, 01:31:05 am
hey ryan, how did you play split screen in left 4 dead? I have always wanted to do that on my pc with a friend but how do you do it?
Title: Re: Two words: Split Screen
Post by: StrikerMan780 on June 06, 2009, 05:54:17 am
Google it. "Left 4 Dead PC Split Screen"
Title: Re: Two words: Split Screen
Post by: Maxaxle on June 30, 2009, 05:29:40 am
I hate splitscreen. Sniping and sneaking up on your opponent are a bitch, no matter what. Your opponent sees their own head in a sniper scope, they're gonna duck for cover.

Leave me out of it.