[Release] Counter-Strike 1.6 Beta - Steam 2.0 Beta - January 14, 2003

[XJR9000]

Collection Information
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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.

Link: https://mega.nz/file/V5lC1bLI#hDHGQpGaM6slAY17-MilYSSWbWBwJqBy2rB-eLOQGck

(Works on Windows XP only)
Game only works on unmodified Windows XP with Service Pack 3 (or if you are running a Virtual Machine, setup a WinXP SP3 build and download/install Service Pack 4 below)
https://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/windows_xp_service_pack_4_unofficial.html

-Co-released by NC-HardcorE and XJR9000

Video Demonstrations:
NC-HardcorE - https://youtu.be/UnRpT8MTXBQ
XJR9000 - https://youtu.be/C78Y0-WelfU

Screenshots:


Game Version
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Protocol version 46
Exe version 1.0.1.4
Exe build: 11:23:25 Jan 14 2003 (2273)


Release Information
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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
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Counter-Strike
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-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

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Dedicated Server
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-Steam.dll           Modified Revemu by Nicknine

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Half-Life
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-Steam.dll           Modified Revemu by Nicknine
-valve/             Day of Defeat retail for missing files


Known Bugs/Limitations
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-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
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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
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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.

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Custom Server Instructions
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-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.

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Counter-Strike 1.6 Beta
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-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

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Half-Life
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-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
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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)

[PrisenShift]

What is the difference between CS 1.6 retail and beta?

[XJR9000]

What is the difference between CS 1.6 retail and beta?

Here is a changelog from Version 1.5 https://liquipedia.net/counterstrike/Cs16_patches/2003-01-16_Patch
It has the first available version of de_airstrip which is missing planes. Here is an old video walkthrough: http://www.filespace.ru/games/cs16/cs16_airstrip.avi.html There are map differences.  The bomb timer does not cancel out the round timer.  The main menu is completely different.  I have not explored all the changes but websites around the time of release can get you more info. I'll try and find more.

[XJR9000]

https://counterstrike.fandom.com/wiki/Counter-Strike_patches#Counter-Strike_1.6  This will show a fill changelog for Counter-Strike.  You can see all the changes leading up to release there.

[Bruner]

Neat, thanks for sharing!

[boban.pejcic]

can someone make this ui for half life 2 beta?

[mderntlking]

can someone make this ui for half life 2 beta?

The UI is looking cool, but useless. It lacks in-game special options such as "Disconnect" and "Player List". It was short lived anyway as it was already changed to final in March 2003 (DOD Retail).