The only tricky part I see is figuring out which particular map to load for starting out on. It is very simple to setup a listen server for playing with a friend or two. I got to email a network admin about that shit.Īfter several hours of HL2 coop campaign gameplay, I can report that the steam supported Synergy software is excellent ! So far I can't play, the switch to running on Steam means it joins the list of some of the Steam games I can't play because college blocks them. There were several bugs reported this morning and they're being patched but so far it seems to run stably.
This is no longer a build up of a 3rd party mod but a modification closely aided by the help of Valve developers. It now runs based as a modification to the game itself, sharing resources etc. Now the OB (Orange Box) edition has completely revamped the way it works by getting Steam's blessing. Previously Synergy was loaded onto a dedicated server and customised versions of the maps were made with those considerations in mind. It's interesting to see what map makes do with models and Synergy has been out for several years now this is just the first time that the COOP system itself has been so tightly integrated with the game. The people who create the servers can either play through the storyline with parameters they set or set custom maps which add all sorts of interesting dynamics.
