SourceChat

SourceChat is a cool tool that makes playing Valve’s Half-Life even more fun! Even though the game has some older graphics and a limited physics system, its amazing story keeps fans engaged. The game doesn't need a powerful computer to run, and there's tons of fan-made content out there. This has led dedicated players to create their own spin-offs and custom campaigns using the classic GoldSource engine.

Bringing Friends Together in Half-Life

The Sven Co-op project was created just three months after Half-Life came out, giving players a way to enjoy the campaign with friends. But here’s where it gets interesting: you can improve your chat experience while playing by using SourceChat!

A Classic Multiplayer Experience

If you've ever played Half-Life's multiplayer mode, you know it feels a lot like Quake’s fast-paced arena shooter gameplay. Because of this, the original chat system was pretty basic and didn’t have many features that modern games include. That’s where SourceChat comes into play.

Enhancing Your Chat Features

This plugin works with the C++ based environment called SvenMod, which lets you add extra features on your end without having to wait for updates from the original developers. Pretty neat, right?

Better Layouts for Easier Use

One of the best things about SourceChat is how it makes chatting easier! It adds a nice border around messages, moves the input box from the top to the bottom of your screen for better visibility, and includes a scrollable history so you can easily look back at what others have said. You can even customize how long messages stay on your screen based on their length!

Your Go-To Tool for Chatting

If you're looking for quick access to old server messages or want to change where your input box is located, SourceChat could be just what you need! It's easy to use and doesn’t take up much space on your computer.