If you can't get the auto patch to work, use this.

I simply installed on another computer, then copied the new files from sierra/fearcombat

http://rapidshare.com/files/296245254/F.E.A.R._Combat_1.07-1.08_Manual_Patch.zip

Probably only works with US version. Add me on xfire: anonnymouse, or steam: casemods. Or simply post in this blog, especially if it helped you!

Keywords: fear, FEAR, F.E.A.R., fear combat, fearcombat, combat, fear-combat, 1.08, 1.07, patch, US, UK

http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/bf2_2142/archive/2009/09/01/battlefield-2-update-v1-50-available.aspx##

From the site: Over four years since Battlefield 2 launched comes the latest update, version 1.50 which is available to download NOW!

The 2Gb download includes one of the biggest list of changes since Battlefield 2 launched as well as new map by Bjorn Sundell, Operation Blue Pearl, both Armored Fury and Euro Force booster packs for FREE and Highway Tampa becoming a requirement giving EIGHT new maps that everyone will have and be able to play on ranked servers without worry of dropping out.

OK so this is how you get your non-steam CS:S to work with xfire

Open up program files, xfire, then xfire_games.ini

Control+f : 4331

Highlight all

Paste:

[4331]
LongName=Counter-Strike: Source
ShortName=css
LauncherDirKey=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Valve\Counter-Strike Source\Directory
LauncherExe=cstrike.exe
DetectExe=HL2.exe
CommandLineMustNotContain[0]="\sourcemods\cspromod"
LauncherPasswordArgs=+password %UA_GAME_HOST_PASSWORD%
LauncherNetworkArgs="%UA_LAUNCHER_PASSWORD_ARGS% +connect %UA_GAME_HOST_NAME%:%UA_GAME_HOST_PORT%"
InstallHint=HL2.exe
Launch= %UA_LAUNCHER_EXE_PATH% -applaunch 240 -console %UA_LAUNCHER_EXTRA_ARGS% %UA_LAUNCHER_NETWORK_ARGS%
ServerStatusType=SOURCE
ServerGameName=Counter-Strike: Source
ServerBroadcastPort=27015:6,4242
ServerEncodingType=UTF8
InGameRenderer=D3D9
InGameFlags=ENABLE_MOUSE|USE_DINPUT_MOUSE|USE_PRESENT|DISABLE_RELEASE
ChangeTolerance=6

Now save and hit "yes, overwrite" or whatever.

This is mostly for my personal use since I have to google everytime I feel like using xfire and CS:S.

Keywords: non, steam, css, CSS, CS:S, counter, strike, source, counter strike source, non-steam, digital zone, digtal-zone, casemods, scarslilpyro, annonymouse

That's right, PEGGLE EXTREME! and some other games...http://www.steampowered.com/nvidia/#

Must have an nvidia card, if you don't go buy a cheap one for like $5 or look on craigslist, or have a friend do it for you if you don't have a legit account or trust him/her.

http://forum.digitalpowered.info/

Register. Add me or talk to me for any help.

Since the stat system was down for BF2, EA gave everyone 2,000 points on their accounts. I got a free rank on my lower account and 2000 points closer to 50,000 on my main account.

A friend on my list actually thought some guy got his password and ranked him up and was ok with that, but wanted to change the pass so he doesn't take control of the account :p

http://battlefield.ea.com/battlefield/bf/battlefieldnewsdetail.aspx?site_id=UU1COM5Y-ZEUW-FIC6IS62&storyid=14329

"Following the June outage of Battlefield 2 player stats, DICE and EA have been working to compensate all players who were active during that time for the frustrating inconvenience we realise this issue represented. We were particularly eager to provide this as it was recently discovered that stats from some 64 player servers during the outage period cannot be recovered as we had previously believed and sincerely hoped. Stats from smaller servers should be unaffected however we realise this still represents a disappointing loss of play time recognition for some players and wish to apologise for that unanticipated outcome.

After examining all the options, it has been decided that players who were active during the stats outage will be granted an additional 2000 points as well as a gold star. This will be awarded to over 150,000 affected players from midnight onwards (US West coast time) on Wednesday August 8th. We hope this goes some way towards redressing the balance and wish to again apologise for the frustration this stats issue represented for many of you.

See you all on the Battlefield."

Steam/ATI has this offer running that lets you download Half Life 2 Death Match and Half Life 2 Lost Coast for Free.

The only catches are:

1) You must own an ATI card. Unfortunately, steam detects all of your hardware.

2) You must have a new steam account. You can not install this on a steam account that has any games on it what so ever.

Ways around this:

1) Get a friend with an ATI card to install steam, then login with the finalized account on your computer.

2) Create a new email at yahoo (really fast) and make a new steam account. Or make several and sell them

http://www.steampowered.com/ati_offer1a/