Black Mesa Source (Free Version)

[Blake Stone]

What happened to the free version? Where do i download it is it even still possible?

The free version is better because you can turn off the over the top HDR and blinding lights. Also you can stand on the train in on a rail without falling off the back every time the train goes up slopes. The movement even felt different in the old one and was all much better imo.

I want to go back to old version please.

[jannix]

Originally posted by Terra-BITE:

You have not even played this version.

This version is objectively better. It adds more content, fixes to bugs and more stuff. The "blinding lights" are simply for atmosphere.

If you really don't want to get the upgraded version, just use Google and find the mod.

Oh, and just a headsup, it isnt free. You still need half life 1.

You do not need half-life 1, just download the source SDK 2007 I think.
The free version is avaiable on moddb.
https://www.moddb.com/mods/black-mesa

[thray]

Black Mesa: Community Forums
Installation instructions?
Black Mesa
Help!
Installation instructions?
Black Mesa
Help!

InsanePerson42
Oct '12
Every game engine is different, and installing a mod on a different engine requires a different approach. The first time I installed a mod on the Total War engine, I got it wrong. The first time I installed a mod on the ARMA engine, I got it wrong. This is the first time I have installed a mod on the Source engine, and I would like to get it right on my first attempt.

It may seem very straightforward to you veterans, I know because I have become very proficient at installing mods on certain game engines, but the Source engine is not one of them and you would be amazed at how easy it is to screw up something that seems so simple. I was hoping to find a detailed set of instructions, even a basic do’s and don’ts would suffice. For example, do the files need to be extracted/installed in any particular order? A detailed list of procedures, outlining every step of the process would be ideal of course(assume I’m an idiot).






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Oct '12
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EvanA
Oct '12
Actually, this is one of the easiest mods to install, especially since it comes with an installer. I’m assuming you already have BMS downloaded. The download should have 3 files; blackmesa.7z, blackmesa-setup.exe and blackmesa.md5. After you have installed Source SDK 2007 (in the tools section of the library, just double click and agree to the terms), run the BMS installer. It will automatically verify the download and extract the files to your steamapps/sourcemods folder. Once it is finished, restart steam and BMS should be in your library!






CatzEyes93
Developer
Oct '12
Install Black Mesa:

Be sure to install Steam (http://store.steampowered.com/Steam)

Be sure to install Source SDK 2007. From inside the Steam interface click “Library”, find a dropdown menu that is default labeled as “All Games” and in that dropdown, choose “Tools”. Scroll towards the bottom of
the list to find and install the “Source SDK 2007”

Close down and exit Steam

Go to http://www.gamefront.com/black-mesa-is-live-download-it-here/ scroll down to see three separate download links. Download all three. The complete game installation package consists of the three files:
a) blackmesa.7z
b) BlackMesa.md5
c) blackmesa-setup.exe

Install the game by clicking on blackmesa-setup.exe and be sure it is installed to this directory:
\Steam\steamapps\sourcemods\BMS

Launch Steam and find the game “Black Mesa” listed in your games library

[Vallie]

is this game still in development and not finished?

[thray]

Originally posted by Vallie:

is this game still in development and not finished?

What game?

[thray]

Originally posted by Terra-BITE:

Oh, and just a headsup, it isnt free. You still need half life 1.

Oh, and just a headsup, you are wrong.
The free mod is free and does not require the purchase of a different game.

Please don't spread lies and misinformation.

[thray]

Originally posted by Terra-BITE:

Originally posted by Jeremy Bearimy:

Oh, and just a headsup, you are wrong.
The free mod is free and does not require the purchase of a different game.

Please don't spread lies and misinformation.

Well sorry, but I seem to have been misinformed by somebody else saying you DID need half life 1. Sorry about that, though it is not my fault.

Personal responsibility doesn't run big in your repertoire.
That's the problem with way too many folks these days, nothing is ever their fault. It's sickening.

[thray]

Originally posted by Terra-BITE:

Originally posted by Jeremy Bearimy:

Personal responsibility doesn't run big in your repertoire.
That's the problem with way too many folks these days, nothing is ever their fault. It's sickening.

Dude, it's called a mod. Of course I was gonna believe it if someone told me it needed half life 1 because mods tend to run off of other games. How was I supposed to know that? It was believable and sounded like it was fully true so I believed it. Im not gullible, i wont click on a free iphone giveaway and enter my details, but I will believe something that sounds true and has been true in many other cases.Don't go pulling any "back in my day" stuff for a human mistake.

Maybe next time you'll bother to know what you are talking about before posting.
https://www.moddb.com/mods/black-mesa/news/black-mesa-v10-released
Features:
Play for FREE! You need not purchase anything!

[Blake Stone]

Ever heard of family access. My brothers got the game and i play it on my account.

Please help me with the On a rail train bug which is my biggest problem right now. I will get auto pushed to the back of the train every time it goes up a slope, the character gets stuck and you cant get to the front of the train to slow it down without jumping to get un-stuck. Please help

The Free version does not have this bug or glicth, whatever you wanna call it.

[thray]

Originally posted by Blake Stone:

Ever heard of family access. My brothers got the game and i play it on my account.

Please help me with the On a rail train bug which is my biggest problem right now. I will get auto pushed to the back of the train every time it goes up a slope, the character gets stuck and you cant get to the front of the train to slow it down without jumping to get un-stuck. Please help

The Free version does not have this bug or glicth, whatever you wanna call it.

That's a known physics glitch with the engine. Not sure of the fix.

[Blake Stone]

They need to fix that for sure. I see Xen in beta tab. Does that let you play xen does it?

[9seed]

Originally posted by Blake Stone:

They need to fix that for sure. I see Xen in beta tab. Does that let you play xen does it?

Make sure you select "public beta" not "xen beta". Public beta gives you access to all public xen levels, while "xen beta" is a rollback to the first 3 xen maps.

[thray]

Originally posted by Blake Stone:

They need to fix that for sure. I see Xen in beta tab. Does that let you play xen does it?

It's not finished yet. It is in the Public Beta.
Instructions and pictures on how to do it.
https://steamcommunity.com/games/362890/announcements/detail/1613893608676653038

[Blake Stone]

Whats "xengine (cu5)"

Thanks for the info guys

[thray]

It's a rollback update.

[thray]

Here's a list and when they became rollbacks.
https://steamdb.info/app/362890/depots/