# Half-Life 2 **URL:** https://forums.sourceruns.org/c/half-life-2/17.md [Latest](https://forums.sourceruns.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.sourceruns.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.sourceruns.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the Half-Life 2 category](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/about-the-half-life-2-category/1196)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.sourceruns.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2018, 10:00am UTC](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/about-the-half-life-2-category/1196 "2018-03-08T10:00:24Z")
--- ## [A link file for older hl2 version](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/a-link-file-for-older-hl2-version/2757)
**Author:** [@Jerpism](https://forums.sourceruns.org/u/Jerpism)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2025, 5:32am UTC](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/a-link-file-for-older-hl2-version/2757 "2025-11-10T05:32:09Z")
Hello, so i was recently looking for an old engine build of Half-Life 2 and a friend linked me this: Older version of Half-Life 2? now unfortunately the link file download is not working and he doesn’t have it either and… --- ## [Half-Life 2 old engine without "pirating"](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/half-life-2-old-engine-without-pirating/3210)
**Author:** [@silikone](https://forums.sourceruns.org/u/silikone)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2025, 11:57am UTC](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/half-life-2-old-engine-without-pirating/3210 "2025-08-19T11:57:45Z")
So I still have my physical copy of Half-Life 2 back from 2004, and I was thrilled to see that there is a common interest in going back to the unadulterated version with all of its idiosyncrasies, most notably the bunnyh… --- ## [Shouldn't bunnymod be a mod?](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/shouldnt-bunnymod-be-a-mod/4451)
**Author:** [@wd40](https://forums.sourceruns.org/u/wd40)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2025, 10:46pm UTC](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/shouldnt-bunnymod-be-a-mod/4451 "2025-05-06T22:46:29Z")
I’m somewhat new to speedrunning, but i was wondering why bunnymod isn’t available in mod format. Most of the speedrunning mods seem to be using injectors rather then the modding resources valve provides. Is there any po… --- ## [Where can I get old builds of HL2 (Build 2187) without any viruses etc.?](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/where-can-i-get-old-builds-of-hl2-build-2187-without-any-viruses-etc/2901)
**Author:** [@addicTix](https://forums.sourceruns.org/u/addicTix)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2025, 1:35am UTC](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/where-can-i-get-old-builds-of-hl2-build-2187-without-any-viruses-etc/2901 "2025-02-04T01:35:43Z")
Hello, I’m looking for an old build of HL2. As you know, with the Orangebox Update in 2010, they’ve changed blood splashs too. I don’t like them, I literally hate them. Thats why I’m looking for an old build of HL2, … --- ## [Where can I get a 2010 build of Half Life 2?](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/where-can-i-get-a-2010-build-of-half-life-2/4040)
**Author:** [@MattRTGB](https://forums.sourceruns.org/u/MattRTGB)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2024, 10:43pm UTC](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/where-can-i-get-a-2010-build-of-half-life-2/4040 "2024-12-08T22:43:15Z")
Is there a way I can get a 2010 build of HL2, like an early Orange Box Engine build? Thanks. --- ## [Interested for reviewing the game](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/interested-for-reviewing-the-game/4349)
**Author:** [@Aidan](https://forums.sourceruns.org/u/Aidan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2024, 8:55am UTC](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/interested-for-reviewing-the-game/4349 "2024-06-22T08:55:28Z")
To The Developer of the Forum, SourceRuns Greetings, It is my honored to be a member of the forum. I have a tech blog site and I am interested for reviewing the game Half-Life 2 on my website here. If it is possible, … --- ## [Сейф лоуд](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/topic/3506)
**Author:** [@yald](https://forums.sourceruns.org/u/yald)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2024, 12:29pm UTC](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/topic/3506 "2024-02-05T12:29:10Z")
Ребят можете назвать меня дебилом но как поставить бинды на сейфлоуд? --- ## [Ask for the recent 2007 version](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/ask-for-the-recent-2007-version/4225)
**Author:** [@da\_niexl](https://forums.sourceruns.org/u/da_niexl)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2023, 3:53pm UTC](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/ask-for-the-recent-2007-version/4225 "2023-08-23T15:53:10Z")
Hello I have found online links to the first Half-Life 2 builds and I wonder if its possible to like get the older builds (pressumably 2007-2009 ones) of Half-Life 2? I have been trying to launch several older mods but i… --- ## [Trouble with prop flying (old engine)](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/trouble-with-prop-flying-old-engine/4178)
**Author:** [@Windophe](https://forums.sourceruns.org/u/Windophe)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2023, 7:18pm UTC](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/trouble-with-prop-flying-old-engine/4178 "2023-05-11T19:18:55Z")
So I trying to find on youtube how to prop flying and this is kind of successful, but on first site was written that you need to jump and just press the grab button once, that method is what I’m was leaning on. When I tr… --- ## [How do i get the retail HL2 GOTY Edition to work without Steam?](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/how-do-i-get-the-retail-hl2-goty-edition-to-work-without-steam/3614)
**Author:** [@yoshi](https://forums.sourceruns.org/u/yoshi)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2023, 3:51am UTC](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/how-do-i-get-the-retail-hl2-goty-edition-to-work-without-steam/3614 "2023-04-30T03:51:50Z")
Recently, i’ve started lurking around in the SourceRuns wiki and got really interested in archiving and playing old HL2 versions. I decided to dust off my GOTY edition disc (engine 2459, according to the Game Versions pa… --- ## [Why can't i go through the wall with yesclip?](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/why-cant-i-go-through-the-wall-with-yesclip/4015)
**Author:** [@flakshen](https://forums.sourceruns.org/u/flakshen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2022, 9:27pm UTC](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/why-cant-i-go-through-the-wall-with-yesclip/4015 "2022-07-09T21:27:17Z")
why can’t i go through the wall with yesclip? --- ## [Hl2 hl1 movement](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/hl2-hl1-movement/4028)
**Author:** [@Average\_Lammar\_Enjoyer](https://forums.sourceruns.org/u/Average_Lammar_Enjoyer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2022, 1:55pm UTC](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/hl2-hl1-movement/4028 "2022-03-18T13:55:01Z")
So I installed the hl2 with hl1 movement mod, but i cant start a new game, because it can’t load any map, all of them are black mesa (like the game made by crowbar collective), and when i open them, it opens the game, ho… --- ## [I How to download Hl2 Hl1 movement mod](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/i-how-to-download-hl2-hl1-movement-mod/3908)
**Author:** [@isomiso4856](https://forums.sourceruns.org/u/isomiso4856)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2021, 12:52pm UTC](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/i-how-to-download-hl2-hl1-movement-mod/3908 "2021-08-19T12:52:22Z")
I already downloaded the file. There are two dll files in it. I don’t know where to put them. Where should I put them for it to work? --- ## [Question regarding Half-Life 2 Build 4044](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/question-regarding-half-life-2-build-4044/3843)
**Author:** [@CaptainFoxer](https://forums.sourceruns.org/u/CaptainFoxer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2021, 2:35pm UTC](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/question-regarding-half-life-2-build-4044/3843 "2021-04-06T14:35:45Z")
I’ve been recently looking into getting Pre-2010 build of HL2, and 4044 sounds like the build to do the job, following this thread A link file for older hl2 version I’ve downloaded the “hl2v7b2455backup.rar” and the file… --- ## [How can i download HL2 Non-Steam version?](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/how-can-i-download-hl2-non-steam-version/3809)
**Author:** [@madmax](https://forums.sourceruns.org/u/madmax)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2021, 11:29am UTC](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/how-can-i-download-hl2-non-steam-version/3809 "2021-02-26T11:29:54Z")
I’ve trying looking for HL2 Non-Steam version, but just got millions of launchers with viruses, can someone give me one? I’ve got already HL1 for 0.99$ and it worked! But the software mode didn’t work. --- ## [Old Engine Unpack "Platform Error: Module Failed to Initialize"](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/old-engine-unpack-platform-error-module-failed-to-initialize/3127)
**Author:** [@fmlcaio](https://forums.sourceruns.org/u/fmlcaio)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2020, 9:48pm UTC](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/old-engine-unpack-platform-error-module-failed-to-initialize/3127 "2020-09-22T21:48:52Z")
every time i try to run hl2oe this hapens: \[Album\] imgur.com … --- ## [Replaying demos from different angles in HL2](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/replaying-demos-from-different-angles-in-hl2/3701)
**Author:** [@spezial](https://forums.sourceruns.org/u/spezial)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2020, 7:14pm UTC](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/replaying-demos-from-different-angles-in-hl2/3701 "2020-09-01T19:14:35Z")
Hi, I’m looking for a way to watch my demos in thirdperson, like with an extra camera that I control similar to CSGO demos. It seems like there’s nothing to find anywhere about this topic so I’m asking here. I wanna do l… --- ## [HL2 OE Broken HUD](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/hl2-oe-broken-hud/3657)
**Author:** [@So\_Serius](https://forums.sourceruns.org/u/So_Serius)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2020, 6:21pm UTC](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/hl2-oe-broken-hud/3657 "2020-05-24T18:21:26Z")
In the Half Life 2 Old Engine mod, some of the hud elements appear to be bugged, as the aux power and ammo is misplaced with half of their boxes being missing. Anyone know how to fix this? --- ## [HL2 OE gives errors when trying to unpack the archive with WinRAR](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/hl2-oe-gives-errors-when-trying-to-unpack-the-archive-with-winrar/3336)
**Author:** [@To\_ny\_P\_J\_s](https://forums.sourceruns.org/u/To_ny_P_J_s)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2020, 7:33am UTC](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/hl2-oe-gives-errors-when-trying-to-unpack-the-archive-with-winrar/3336 "2020-04-30T07:33:59Z")
I looked all over this forum for a anyone with this issue, but no luck so I hope to get some help from someone on here. Here is the error in short (I covered up my real name) http://prntscr.com/mjniiu --- ## [Hi guys, where do I start with speedrunning](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/hi-guys-where-do-i-start-with-speedrunning/3626)
**Author:** [@Kolmarp](https://forums.sourceruns.org/u/Kolmarp)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2020, 10:19am UTC](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/hi-guys-where-do-i-start-with-speedrunning/3626 "2020-03-28T10:19:21Z")
Hi guys i am, noob, i want to know were i need to start to learn, i completed game 4 Times, and I dunno what to do next, what version of HL2 do I need, where I can find info with all about learning? --- ## [HL2OE having launch problems](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/hl2oe-having-launch-problems/3491)
**Author:** [@unexplainings](https://forums.sourceruns.org/u/unexplainings)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2020, 2:38am UTC](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/hl2oe-having-launch-problems/3491 "2020-03-24T02:38:53Z")
okay i know there are simular threads here about this but none of the answers help, so… well, you probably wonder: what problems are those you talk about? well, it’s a launch error that does not let me play the game, bu… --- ## [Half-Life 2 Done Backwards?](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/half-life-2-done-backwards/2638)
**Author:** [@manint71](https://forums.sourceruns.org/u/manint71)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2019, 10:11pm UTC](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/half-life-2-done-backwards/2638 "2019-04-19T22:11:55Z")
I had a crazy idea. Speedrunning every map backwards! Before I start doing segments, I’m gonna ask the community if this sounds fun because I’m not doing it by myself! Here’s an idea I had for a coast\_07 route: http://w… --- ## [Talking about the speed of ABH in HL2 4104(probably) and later](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/talking-about-the-speed-of-abh-in-hl2-4104-probably-and-later/3527)
**Author:** [@Mixailik\_Live](https://forums.sourceruns.org/u/Mixailik_Live)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2019, 12:36pm UTC](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/talking-about-the-speed-of-abh-in-hl2-4104-probably-and-later/3527 "2019-12-28T12:36:28Z")
So, This started today, when I ABH-ed to the max speed 3500. I noticed that every time I jumped I losed 3350 speed. I thinked that ABH actually speeds up to unbelivable speeds (like 32767, 65536 and so on) so when the ga… --- ## [How to record? (Segments HL2)](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/how-to-record-segments-hl2/3520)
**Author:** [@Wanimus](https://forums.sourceruns.org/u/Wanimus)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2019, 5:45am UTC](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/how-to-record-segments-hl2/3520 "2019-12-28T05:45:37Z")
Hey!, I wanted to know how to record segments and putting them together smoothly. Like in the “HL2 Done Quicker” run. Thanks in advance! --- ## [How to do the train skip in oe](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/how-to-do-the-train-skip-in-oe/3525)
**Author:** [@Shine](https://forums.sourceruns.org/u/Shine)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2019, 5:45am UTC](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/how-to-do-the-train-skip-in-oe/3525 "2019-12-28T05:45:18Z")
i want to do the train skip in oe like in hl2dq --- ## [Engine error: setuparray\_R: array prop ‘(null)’ is at index zero](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/engine-error-setuparray-r-array-prop-null-is-at-index-zero/3500)
**Author:** [@WasherMan3000](https://forums.sourceruns.org/u/WasherMan3000)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2019, 7:02am UTC](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/engine-error-setuparray-r-array-prop-null-is-at-index-zero/3500 "2019-11-16T07:02:01Z")
i try to start old HL2 episode 2/1 it just pops up engine error, setuparray\_R: array prop ‘(null)’ is at index zero. plz help --- ## [Save warp и yesclip на OE](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/save-warp-yesclip-oe/3508)
**Author:** [@suiryu](https://forums.sourceruns.org/u/suiryu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2019, 2:18pm UTC](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/save-warp-yesclip-oe/3508 "2019-11-13T14:18:58Z")
как делать save warp и yesclip на OE, так как я английский не очень хорошо знаю, я не смог понять как это делать по зарубежным гайдам(а на ютубе только они есть), а на sourceruns нет статьи про это. Помогите пожалуйста --- ## [Demo jumpy frames when jumping (any source game)](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/demo-jumpy-frames-when-jumping-any-source-game/3493)
**Author:** [@Grogir](https://forums.sourceruns.org/u/Grogir)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2019, 1:27am UTC](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/demo-jumpy-frames-when-jumping-any-source-game/3493 "2019-10-26T01:27:01Z")
When playing a recorded demo on half life 2 (last update) or any solo mod, every time the character jumps there is a huge camera movement bug/jump which is really painful to watch. However on every speedruns I’ve watche… --- ## [Hl2 new update breaks aspects of SPT](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/hl2-new-update-breaks-aspects-of-spt/3477)
**Author:** [@scrotungus](https://forums.sourceruns.org/u/scrotungus)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2019, 2:27pm UTC](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/hl2-new-update-breaks-aspects-of-spt/3477 "2019-10-09T14:27:42Z")
there is a new update out for half life 2. The news section claims it just fixes for stuff like steamvr launching occasionally and npcs not blinking. but it also breaks SPT auto jump feature. i don’t know about other fea… [Next page](https://forums.sourceruns.org/c/half-life-2/17.md?page=1)