SourceChat

SourceChat is a cool plugin that brings a fresh twist to your favorite classic game, Half-Life. Even though the graphics might feel a bit old and the physics aren’t the best, fans still love it. Why? Because of its awesome story and low system requirements! Plus, there’s tons of custom content made by players that keep the game alive. Thanks to the GoldSource engine, dedicated fans can create their own spin-offs and campaigns that many enjoy even today.

The Birth of Sven Co-op

After Half-Life came out, some fans wanted to play it with friends. That’s when the Sven Co-op project kicked off just three months later. It’s all about playing together in the original Half-Life campaign. But here’s where SourceChat steps in! It makes chatting while playing way better.

Improving Multiplayer Experience

The multiplayer vibe in Half-Life is super similar to Quake's run-and-gun style, so they didn’t focus much on fancy layouts back then. The chat system was pretty basic and didn’t have many features we see in modern games today. That’s where SourceChat comes to save the day!

Add Some Features with SvenMod

This plugin uses something called SvenMod, which lets you add extra features right on your side without waiting for updates from developers. So you can customize your gaming experience!

User-Friendly Layout Changes

With SourceChat, you get a nicer layout that feels more like newer Valve games! It adds a border around messages and moves the input box down to make it easier to see what you're typing. There’s even a message history feature with a scroll bar so you don’t miss anything important.

Customize Your Chat Experience

Once you have SourceChat set up, you can tweak how long messages stay on screen or change how they look based on your preferences. Whether you're trying to remember server messages or just want that input box at the bottom of your screen, SourceChat has got you covered!