09-19-2004, 03:16 PM
Map files are checked for something more than just if they exist and the size. There have been instances where a map was updated or somehow changed and I was not able to go into the server. There may be some type of checksum. In my early HLDM days I thought it would be interesting to rename my boot_camp map to datacore and see what would happen...of course I was not permitted to join.
The .GCF files are the Steam version of the .PAK file. They include the wads, models, maps, server and client dlls, etc. However, it seems if one puts a file in the directory structure that is included in the .GCF file, the directory takes precedance.
As for the mod part...even HLDM is considered a Mod (valve directory) so not sure what you are driving at regarding making it easier to join games.
The .GCF files are the Steam version of the .PAK file. They include the wads, models, maps, server and client dlls, etc. However, it seems if one puts a file in the directory structure that is included in the .GCF file, the directory takes precedance.
As for the mod part...even HLDM is considered a Mod (valve directory) so not sure what you are driving at regarding making it easier to join games.