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# Xash3D
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Xash3D is an alternate engine for GoldSRC that has been reverse-engineered.
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While we do not host servers using the Xash3D protocol, you can still join most of our STEAM servers with one simple trick. Please read below for more information.
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**Xash3D mods that currently work on BaseQ servers:**
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- Half-Life (`valve`)
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- HL: Opposing Force (`gearbox`)
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- Deathmatch Classic (`dmc`)
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- Team Fortress Classic (`tfc`)
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**Xash3D mods that __DO NOT__ work on BaseQ servers __or__ are unsupported:**
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- Counter-Strike 1.6 and below (`cstrike` / `cstrkxx`)
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- Adrenaline Gamer (`ag`)
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# Requirements
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- Half-Life 1 files (from the latest Half-Life WON version (1.1.1.0) or from Steam)
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**Important info about Steam files**
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**MAKE SURE** it uses the files from the `steam_legacy` branch as HL25's files are incompatible with Xash3D!
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![](./image-1735925941161.png)
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# Installation
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1) [Download the latest i386 release](https://github.com/FWGS/xash3d-fwgs/releases/tag/continuous) of Xash3D-fwgs ([**Windows**](https://github.com/FWGS/xash3d-fwgs/releases/download/continuous/xash3d-fwgs-win32-i386.7z) / [Other](https://github.com/FWGS/xash3d-fwgs/releases/tag/continuous)) and extract it in a folder.
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2) Place the `valve` folder within your Xash3D's root directory.
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3) Start the game!
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**If you are using Linux / Steam Deck**
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It is preferable to also download the Windows-x86/i386 release and use Proton to run it, for maximum compatibility.
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**If you are using a different architecture (such as ARM)**
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You will have to download custom clients available [**here**](https://github.com/FWGS/hlsdk-portable/actions) in order to create or join a server.
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Be aware that some modifications (such as `gearbox`) might not have 100% compatibility, or client bugs with some servers, or vice-versa.
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# Enabling the console
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Go to "Multiplayer -> Customize -> Adv. Options" and tick `Enable Developer Console`.
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![](./image-1735925682374.png)
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Please note that you will have to redo this step after each start of Xash3D.
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Alternatively you can create a batch file within your Xash3D folder with the following content:
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```
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start xash3d.exe -console
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```
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You should be able to bring up the console.
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![](./Xash3D_Console_720.png)
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# Joining a NoSTEAM server
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# Please note the server must have Reunion or DProto in order to join the server!
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**The BaseQ Gameservers currently have full support for Xash3D clients.**
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In Internet games, click on "**Add server**", select `GoldSource 48` protocol, and add the IP of the server you want to join.
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![](./image-1735926360900.png)
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![](./image-1735926380704.png)
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Alternatively, in the console, you can type the following:
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```
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connect ip:port gs
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```
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![](./op4_camper_hunting_shot0002.png)
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# Troubleshooting
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#### I see a black background rather than the one from Steam!!
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- Place the files from the `steam_legacy` branch rather than the Half-Life 25's files.
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#### Why is there "[Xash3D]" next to my name when joining a NoSteam server?
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- It is a value that is hardcoded, in order to differenciate Xash3D players from NoSteam players.
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If you want to disable it, you will have to recompile Xash3D yourself, and delete that part of the code that includes that change.
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#### When I play online, why can't I move or shoot?
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- You have used the files from Half-Life's 25th anniversary!
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You have to use the files from the `steam_legacy` branch in order to fix that problem!