What is CCTF?

CCTF is the first Half-life CTF mod based upon some of the best CTF mods for Quake and Quake 2 and then some more, complete with new models, maps, graphics and gamerules.

What do I need to play CCTF?

Well first off a copy of Half-life by sierra is essential as without it there's no point even being here. After that make sure you have the latest version by using the built in upgrade utility.

Secondly this is a multiplayer only mod, so if you don't have access to the web for gaming or a network then this also isn't for you.

After that simply download the zip file , install the game find a server and you're away.

Finding a server is much easier if you use a shareware tool such as gamespy which allows you to filter, monitor and store you're favourite servers...remember if you use it and you like it then register it.

Great what now?

Ok so you've connected to a server and everything's fine but what you really want to know is what you are supposed to be doing. Well don't worry i'm here to guide you through CTF step by step. It's easy....

1. Choose a team.

There's 3 choices for this Red, Blue or Auto-Team fairly self-explanatory, don't worry about remembering what team you are on your HUD will change itself to red or blue along with your model and arm.

2. Familiarise yourself with your base

Get to know the layout of your base, where your flag is, where the weapons are, hopefully if the map maker has been kind you should spawn close to some weapons and your flag....however these points are only used when you join the server after that you can respawn any where else in the level like a normal deathmatch game.

3. Go capture that flag!

Go for it the idea is simple grab the enemies flag from their base and bring it back to your base to score. Minor snag your flag must also be in your base when you score, so it's no good having a nice blue flag on your back when evil Mr Blue has taken your precious red flag for a quick guided tour of the level.....Get one of your teammates to stick a rocket up his ass and return it for you.

To return your flag after an enemy drops it simply walk over it and it shall magically reappear in your base there is no need to walk it back.

How do I know who is carrying the flag?

Well firstly they will have it slung over there shoulder but that is not always easy to see in dark areas. So for added visibility we've surrounded the players in a lovely coloured shell corresponding to the colour of flag they are carrying. Should stop those lurkers....

If it's you that is carrying the flag then an icon will appear in your HUD.

Great is there anything else I need to know?

There certainly is, one of the best aspects of CTF is the GRAPPLING HOOK with this baby previously inaccessible areas are instantly opened up for all to use.

The grappling hook comes in 2 flavours ONHAND and OFFHAND the difference is really a matter of taste.

The onhand hook is stored with your weapons just underneath the crowbar ( slot 1 ) whilst you are using this hook you cannot use a weapon, however you can grapple to a position then switch to a weapon and stay attached.

The offhand hook is simply a key press (SHIFT by default) which shoots a beam of coloured light towards your aimpoint and drags you towards it. Using the offhand means you still get to use your weapon whilst grappling but in order to hang somewhere you must keep the key depressed.

There are also new items such as runes and health kits but these are explained in further detail elsewhere in this guide.

Roger Wilco.

If you have a microphone headset, CCTF supports realtime voice communication with your team members. This is done using Roger Wilco from http://www.resounding.com. the client software is included with this mod in the CCTF dir. Called RW_044.exe simply run this program and follow the onscreen guide to setup your software.

HOWEVER to use the communication for more than 15mins you must register Roger Wilco...but wait a minute here's the good news...registration is FREE. Yes that's right not a single penny to pay and this fine utility can be used with a host of other games so go to http://www.resounding.com and register now.

Roger Wilco is on it's first test with this mod therefore please read the readme.txt (in the CCTF dir) carefully as it has instructions on using the mod with RW.

Happy cappin'