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Just before I explain this I do have the PC version of Half Life but due to the fact that I have my Dreamcast hooked up to my audio system and the in game improvements (noticeably the smoother graphics) I have opted to play Half Life on my Dreamcast. No stupid "just play it on your PC suggestions". Anyway...
Just downloaded Half Life for the Dreamcast. Yes before anyone asks I have downloaded it. Not selling it though (don't know anyone who has a Dreamcast) and because it was never released I aren't scamming Valve or Sierra. Anyway, that aside I am literally stumped! I was hoping that the controls would be like most PC ports or FPS on either the Xbox or Cube but its not. Not only does it have to be played using One Analog Stick or D-Pad but every single function found on the PC game actually has a function on the Dreamcast controller.
At first I was thinking back to my N64 and Goldeneye, after all that utilised a very good control system with only one stick. I trauled through the control layout only to find that I can not use R + Direction to aim?! AT the moment I am sat with a control layouy just trying to figure out what the hell I can do to get a decent setup.
So far I have to hold B + Direction to move in that particular direction. Then when I want to look up or down I have to let go of B and use the directions to look up or down. Strafing is done via the L + R triggers and I think A is the acition button. By pressing Down on the D-Pad you can toggle between crouch and stand modes but at times this is becoming very confusing because you have to hold B to use the 'Shift' functions on the PC version.
Customising the controls is a near impossibility as there are too many functions to fit onto two sets of buttons. The shift function doubles up every button on the Pad so you really need to use the Movement in conjunction with Shift + any button. With the Dreamcast forum getting more and more derelict every day I just wondered if any of you ave found a decent control setup for the game. I am hoping to get a decent setup as with the Rumble functions and much improved audio it plays and looks better on the Dreamcast.
Any ideas on where to start?
Just downloaded Half Life for the Dreamcast. Yes before anyone asks I have downloaded it. Not selling it though (don't know anyone who has a Dreamcast) and because it was never released I aren't scamming Valve or Sierra. Anyway, that aside I am literally stumped! I was hoping that the controls would be like most PC ports or FPS on either the Xbox or Cube but its not. Not only does it have to be played using One Analog Stick or D-Pad but every single function found on the PC game actually has a function on the Dreamcast controller.
At first I was thinking back to my N64 and Goldeneye, after all that utilised a very good control system with only one stick. I trauled through the control layout only to find that I can not use R + Direction to aim?! AT the moment I am sat with a control layouy just trying to figure out what the hell I can do to get a decent setup.
So far I have to hold B + Direction to move in that particular direction. Then when I want to look up or down I have to let go of B and use the directions to look up or down. Strafing is done via the L + R triggers and I think A is the acition button. By pressing Down on the D-Pad you can toggle between crouch and stand modes but at times this is becoming very confusing because you have to hold B to use the 'Shift' functions on the PC version.
Customising the controls is a near impossibility as there are too many functions to fit onto two sets of buttons. The shift function doubles up every button on the Pad so you really need to use the Movement in conjunction with Shift + any button. With the Dreamcast forum getting more and more derelict every day I just wondered if any of you ave found a decent control setup for the game. I am hoping to get a decent setup as with the Rumble functions and much improved audio it plays and looks better on the Dreamcast.
Any ideas on where to start?
Where did ya download it from?
Is it complicated?
Is it complicated?
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If its out on PC, and you've downloaded a Dreamcast version, you're still potentially losing them a sale.
Same here. I am a console man :)
Hate sitting up right using a mouse and keyboard waiting for it to crash.
Hate sitting up right using a mouse and keyboard waiting for it to crash.
Hm. I'll check out the PS2 version in that case.
Perhaps PC is the way to go then, even though I'm a console man.
Perhaps PC is the way to go then, even though I'm a console man.
I had the PS2 version and they made a mess of it. Thankfully the Dreamcast version is more or less a direct port with improved visuals. They didn't mess around with level design or the interface and I have also noticed the inclusion of the Blue Shift expansion pack.
No, it really isnt.
Just play it on your PC :D
I'm getting Half-Life for PS2 soon, should be good.
I'm getting Half-Life for PS2 soon, should be good.
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Just before I explain this I do have the PC version of Half Life but due to the fact that I have my Dreamcast hooked up to my audio system and the in game improvements (noticeably the smoother graphics) I have opted to play Half Life on my Dreamcast. No stupid "just play it on your PC suggestions". Anyway...
Just downloaded Half Life for the Dreamcast. Yes before anyone asks I have downloaded it. Not selling it though (don't know anyone who has a Dreamcast) and because it was never released I aren't scamming Valve or Sierra. Anyway, that aside I am literally stumped! I was hoping that the controls would be like most PC ports or FPS on either the Xbox or Cube but its not. Not only does it have to be played using One Analog Stick or D-Pad but every single function found on the PC game actually has a function on the Dreamcast controller.
At first I was thinking back to my N64 and Goldeneye, after all that utilised a very good control system with only one stick. I trauled through the control layout only to find that I can not use R + Direction to aim?! AT the moment I am sat with a control layouy just trying to figure out what the hell I can do to get a decent setup.
So far I have to hold B + Direction to move in that particular direction. Then when I want to look up or down I have to let go of B and use the directions to look up or down. Strafing is done via the L + R triggers and I think A is the acition button. By pressing Down on the D-Pad you can toggle between crouch and stand modes but at times this is becoming very confusing because you have to hold B to use the 'Shift' functions on the PC version.
Customising the controls is a near impossibility as there are too many functions to fit onto two sets of buttons. The shift function doubles up every button on the Pad so you really need to use the Movement in conjunction with Shift + any button. With the Dreamcast forum getting more and more derelict every day I just wondered if any of you ave found a decent control setup for the game. I am hoping to get a decent setup as with the Rumble functions and much improved audio it plays and looks better on the Dreamcast.
Any ideas on where to start?
Just downloaded Half Life for the Dreamcast. Yes before anyone asks I have downloaded it. Not selling it though (don't know anyone who has a Dreamcast) and because it was never released I aren't scamming Valve or Sierra. Anyway, that aside I am literally stumped! I was hoping that the controls would be like most PC ports or FPS on either the Xbox or Cube but its not. Not only does it have to be played using One Analog Stick or D-Pad but every single function found on the PC game actually has a function on the Dreamcast controller.
At first I was thinking back to my N64 and Goldeneye, after all that utilised a very good control system with only one stick. I trauled through the control layout only to find that I can not use R + Direction to aim?! AT the moment I am sat with a control layouy just trying to figure out what the hell I can do to get a decent setup.
So far I have to hold B + Direction to move in that particular direction. Then when I want to look up or down I have to let go of B and use the directions to look up or down. Strafing is done via the L + R triggers and I think A is the acition button. By pressing Down on the D-Pad you can toggle between crouch and stand modes but at times this is becoming very confusing because you have to hold B to use the 'Shift' functions on the PC version.
Customising the controls is a near impossibility as there are too many functions to fit onto two sets of buttons. The shift function doubles up every button on the Pad so you really need to use the Movement in conjunction with Shift + any button. With the Dreamcast forum getting more and more derelict every day I just wondered if any of you ave found a decent control setup for the game. I am hoping to get a decent setup as with the Rumble functions and much improved audio it plays and looks better on the Dreamcast.
Any ideas on where to start?