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So you've chosen to prove your worth in the world of Team Fortress 2 Classic. Great!
So, you've chosen to prove your worth in the world of Team Fortress 2 Classic. Great!


It is important to note a few things before downloading.
It is important to note a few things before downloading:
* By downloading TF2 Classic, you accept that the software is provided '''"as is,"''' without warranty of any kind. Eminoma (the TF2 Classic development team), Valve, Steam, and any other affiliated parties are '''not responsible''' for any damages (direct or indirect) caused by installation or usage of the supplied software.
* TF2 Classic is entirely separate from your Team Fortress 2 installation. Usage of this software will not and cannot directly impact your Team Fortress 2 game or items, nor does it require Team Fortress 2 to be installed.


== Step 1: Downloading ==
* ''Team Fortress 2 Classic'' is a fan creation and is not affiliated with Valve Corporation. ''TF2 Classic'' runs separate from your ''Team Fortress 2'' installation, and cannot directly impact it.
First, you'll need to download an archive containing TF2 Classic 2.0.3. Downloads are currently unavailable.
* By downloading ''Team Fortress 2 Classic'', you accept that the software is provided "as is," without warranty of any kind. Eminoma (the ''TF2 Classic'' development team), Valve Corporation, Steam, and other affiliated parties are not responsible for any damages (direct or indirect) caused by installation or usage of the supplied software.


== Step 2: Installing the engine base ==
== Step 1: Downloading SDK 2013 Multiplayer ==
To run TF2 Classic, you must have Source SDK Base 2013 Multiplayer installed. Skip this step if you've already already installed it.
To run ''TF2 Classic'', you must have Source SDK Base 2013 Multiplayer installed. You can skip this step if you already have it installed.


Otherwise, to install it, [steam://install/243750 you can click here].
* [steam://install/243750 Download SDK 2013 Multiplayer]


'''If that link doesn't work,''' you can go into your Steam library and start typing "Source SDK Base 2013 Multiplayer" in your search bar. Then, install it from the listing whenever it appears.
If the link doesn't work, you can enter your Steam library and type "Source SDK Base 2013 Multiplayer" in the search bar and install it when it appears.


:''Note: Source SDK Base 2013 has two versions. One for Multiplayer and one for Singleplayer. Ensure you've got the Multiplayer version installed, or your game will not work.''
''Note: Source SDK Base 2013 has two versions - one for singleplayer and one for multiplayer. Ensure you have the multiplayer version installed, or the game will not work.''


== Step 3: Installing TF2 Classic ==
== Step 2: Getting the Downloader ==
Locate your sourcemods folder. Its typical location is:
To be able to download and extract the game, you can use our dedicated utility, TF2CDownloader. This program is [https://github.com/tf2classic/TF2CDownloader free and open-source].


'''Windows:''' <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\sourcemods\</code>
* [https://github.com/tf2classic/TF2CDownloader/releases/latest/download/TF2CDownloaderWindows.exe Download for Windows (64-bit)]
* [https://github.com/tf2classic/TF2CDownloader/releases/latest/download/TF2CDownloaderLinux Download for Linux (desktop & server)]


'''Linux:''' <code>~/.steam/steam/steamapps/sourcemods/</code>
Additionally, you can also download a zip archive of the game for manual installation.


After locating your sourcemods folder, you'll need to extract your download.
* [https://wiki.tf2classic.com/kachemak/tf2classic.zip Download zip archive]


Your download will be either an executable '''(.exe)''' file or a ZIP archive '''(.zip)'''. You can simply run the executable, but you'll need an archiver to open the ZIP archive (7-Zip, WinRAR, WinZip, etc.)
== Step 3: Installing ''TF2 Classic'' ==
'''On Windows''', simply run <code>TF2CDownloaderWindows.exe</code>. This may require bypassing a warning that it's an untrusted app. It will open a command prompt where you can confirm the location of your sourcemods folder and choose to install the game.


After opening your downloaded file, you will need to extract it into the sourcemods folder that you located. After this finishes, you should have a folder named "tf2classic" in your sourcemods folder.
'''On Linux''', you must run the downloader from the terminal. Right-click in the folder containing the downloaded file, click "Open in Terminal", and run <code>chmod +x ./TF2CDownloaderLinux && ./TF2CDownloaderLinux</code>. Let it run.


:''Note: If you're unsure if you've extracted the folder correctly, check that you have a "gameinfo.txt" file within your "sourcemods/tf2classic" folder.''
When it finishes, you should then have a "tf2classic" folder inside of your sourcemods folder.


== Step 4. Running the game ==
== Step 4: Running the Game ==
'''Windows:''' Open the "tf2classic" folder that you have extracted. Inside the folder, locate and run "TF2ClassicLauncher.exe" for a game launcher. This will also check and apply new updates.
Finally, restart Steam completely. In the Steam client, click the "Steam" button at the top-left, then "Exit" from the dropdown. Launch Steam again, and ''TF2 Classic'' should now appear in your Steam library.


'''Linux:''' Restart your Steam client. Team Fortress 2 Classic should have appeared as a new item in your library.
'''On Linux''', right-click on ''TF2 Classic'', click "Properties", and type -steam -steam in the launch options field, and then close the window.
Right-click on it, click "Properties", and type <code>-steam -steam</code> in the launch options field, and then close the window. You can now launch the game through your Steam library.


== Additional help and support ==
Congratulations! ''Team Fortress 2 Classic'' should now be ready to play!
Have problems you can't figure out? Check the [[Troubleshooting]] page first. If you can't figure it out, [https://discord.gg/3zMk4vn join our Discord] and post in the #technical-issues channel for personal support.
 
== Additional Help and Support ==
Have problems downloading? Check out our [[troubleshooting]] page or join our [https://discord.gg/3zMk4vn Discord] community and ask in the #technical-issues channel for help.


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Latest revision as of 20:28, 25 April 2024

So, you've chosen to prove your worth in the world of Team Fortress 2 Classic. Great!

It is important to note a few things before downloading:

  • Team Fortress 2 Classic is a fan creation and is not affiliated with Valve Corporation. TF2 Classic runs separate from your Team Fortress 2 installation, and cannot directly impact it.
  • By downloading Team Fortress 2 Classic, you accept that the software is provided "as is," without warranty of any kind. Eminoma (the TF2 Classic development team), Valve Corporation, Steam, and other affiliated parties are not responsible for any damages (direct or indirect) caused by installation or usage of the supplied software.

Step 1: Downloading SDK 2013 Multiplayer

To run TF2 Classic, you must have Source SDK Base 2013 Multiplayer installed. You can skip this step if you already have it installed.

If the link doesn't work, you can enter your Steam library and type "Source SDK Base 2013 Multiplayer" in the search bar and install it when it appears.

Note: Source SDK Base 2013 has two versions - one for singleplayer and one for multiplayer. Ensure you have the multiplayer version installed, or the game will not work.

Step 2: Getting the Downloader

To be able to download and extract the game, you can use our dedicated utility, TF2CDownloader. This program is free and open-source.

Additionally, you can also download a zip archive of the game for manual installation.

Step 3: Installing TF2 Classic

On Windows, simply run TF2CDownloaderWindows.exe. This may require bypassing a warning that it's an untrusted app. It will open a command prompt where you can confirm the location of your sourcemods folder and choose to install the game.

On Linux, you must run the downloader from the terminal. Right-click in the folder containing the downloaded file, click "Open in Terminal", and run chmod +x ./TF2CDownloaderLinux && ./TF2CDownloaderLinux. Let it run.

When it finishes, you should then have a "tf2classic" folder inside of your sourcemods folder.

Step 4: Running the Game

Finally, restart Steam completely. In the Steam client, click the "Steam" button at the top-left, then "Exit" from the dropdown. Launch Steam again, and TF2 Classic should now appear in your Steam library.

On Linux, right-click on TF2 Classic, click "Properties", and type -steam -steam in the launch options field, and then close the window.

Congratulations! Team Fortress 2 Classic should now be ready to play!

Additional Help and Support

Have problems downloading? Check out our troubleshooting page or join our Discord community and ask in the #technical-issues channel for help.

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