// Beginner-Friendly, Simple Autoexec by prsto

// Some commands I use and prefer in mine are not used here for the sake of
simplicity.
// The '//' in front of anything means that the following text will not be read as
a command input.
// For anyone who has never messed with files before, this is known as commenting.
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con_enable "1" // default 0; Enables
Console

// Mouse Settings

m_rawinput 1 // default 0; Turns on raw

input for mouse movement
sensitivity 2.7774 // adjust to personal
preference; I use 2.7774

// Resolution Commands (Remove the '//' from the start each of these lines if you
are using custom fonts)

// mat_setvideomode 1920 1080 1 // turns fullscreen to off

// mat_setvideomode 1920 1080 0 // turns fullscreen back to

on
// Beginner-Friendly, Simple Autoexec by prsto
// Some commands I use and prefer in mine are not used here for the sake of
simplicity.
// The '//' in front of anything means that the following text will not be read as
a command input.
// For anyone who has never messed with files before, this is known as commenting.
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con_enable "1" // default 0; Enables
Console

// Mouse Settings

m_rawinput 1 // default 0; Turns on raw

input for mouse movement
sensitivity 2.7774 // adjust to personal
preference; I use 2.7774

// Resolution Commands (Remove the '//' from the start each of these lines if you
are using custom fonts)

// mat_setvideomode 1920 1080 1 // turns fullscreen to off

// mat_setvideomode 1920 1080 0 // turns fullscreen back to

on

// Set the viewmodel size

cl_viewmodelfovsurvivor 60 // default 51; Experiment

with this and see what value you prefer
// The value '180' achieves
the "invisible gun" look that many players use

// Ingame Utility Binds (Remove the '//' from the start of each of these lines to
use these)

// bind g "sm_toggleready" // Press 'g' to ready up or

unready at the start of each round
// bind h "sm_current; sm_tank; sm_health" // Press 'h' to see map
progress, tank percentage, and health bonus
// bind p "sm_pause" // Press 'p' to pause the
game if something comes up or you are lagging very badly
// bind j "snd_restart" // Press 'j' to restart the
game sound queue (may lag you for a moment)

// Crosshair Settings
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crosshair "1" // default 1; Enables
crosshair
cl_crosshair_alpha "255" // default 255; Change this
value to 0 if you are using mumble crosshair.
cl_crosshair_thickness "2" // default 2; Sets
crosshair thickness (I recommend values '2' and '4')
cl_observercrosshair "1" // Enables crosshair in
spectator mode
cl_crosshair_dynamic "0" // default 1; Disables
dynamic crosshair.
cl_colorblind 1 // The value "1" forces a
white/black outline crosshair. Change to '0' if you want a colored crosshair.

// Crosshair Colors

cl_crosshair_blue 255 // Learn your RGB

combinations and set cl_colorblind 0 to mess with these.

cl_crosshair_green 255 // Value range '0 - 255'

where '255' is maximum color
cl_crosshair_red 0 // Therefore, blue '255' +
green '255' achieves a teal colored crosshair.

// Sound Options
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closecaption 1 // Turns on subtitles,
which are very important for visual queues of spawns when sounds fail.

// Network Settings (Lerp, etc)

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net_graph 1 // turns on net_graph;
Allows you to most importantly see your fps and ping
cl_updaterate "100" // default 20;
cl_cmdrate "100" // default 30;
rate "100000" // default 10000;
cl_resend "1.5" // default 6; How many
seconds to wait before retrying to connect to a server
cl_interp "0.0" // Change this to '0.067'
either permanently if you are a vanilla player or temporarily if you decide to pub.
cl_lagcompensation "1" // default 1; Improves
hit registration
cl_interp_ratio -1

// Null-canceling movement script

// This script makes it so when you move left and then start holding right, instead
of having no movement, it will go with most recent movement input.
// If you do not want this, feel free to remove this section entirely.
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bind w +mfwd
bind s +mback
bind a +mleft
bind d +mright
alias +mfwd "-back;+forward;alias checkfwd +forward"
alias +mback "-forward;+back;alias checkback +back"
alias +mleft "-moveright;+moveleft;alias checkleft +moveleft"
alias +mright "-moveleft;+moveright;alias checkright +moveright"
alias -mfwd "-forward;checkback;alias checkfwd none"
alias -mback "-back;checkfwd;alias checkback none"
alias -mleft "-moveleft;checkright;alias checkleft none"
alias -mright "-moveright;checkleft;alias checkright none"
alias checkfwd none
alias checkback none
alias checkleft none
alias checkright none
alias none ""

// Set the viewmodel size

cl_viewmodelfovsurvivor 60 // default 51; Experiment

with this and see what value you prefer
// The value '180' achieves
the "invisible gun" look that many players use
// *******************************************************************
// * Kaizen's Left 4 Dead 2 Performance Config
// * v1.1 (Nov 21, 2009)
// *******************************************************************
// * Copyright (C) 2008-2009 Next Level Gamer (www.nextlevelgamer.com)
// * and respective copyright owners. All Rights Reserved.
// *******************************************************************
// * HTTP://WWW.NEXTLEVELGAMER.COM, KAIZEN AND ALL AFFILAITE PARTIES
// * ASSUME NO LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY
// * AS A RESULT OF ERRORS, OMISSIONS OR DISCREPANCIES FOUND WITHIN
// * ANY VERSION OF KAIZEN'S LEFT 4 DEAD 2 PERFORMANCE CONFIG. USE
// * OF THIS CONFIG IS ENTIRELY AT YOUR OWN RISK
// *******************************************************************
//
//
//
// INTRODUCTION
// *******************************************************************
// Kaizen's L4D2 performance config is designed to boost your frame
// rates (FPS) while maintaining the best possible graphics experience.
// It also attempts to improve hit registration (i.e. the accuracy of
// your shots) by optimizing network settings, improve the visibility
// of the crosshair, and increase brightness so you can see enemies
// better.
//
// Unfortunately, as was the case with the original L4D, L4D2
// restricts most of the Source Engine's console commands. Many of the
// best performance options can only accessed via the in game menu's.
// Feel free to tweak any of the settings to your liking, descriptions
// of what commands do are provided.
//
// If you have any suggestions, questions or other feedback please
// visit www.nextlevelgamer.com and post on the forums.
//
//
// Enjoy!
// - Kaizen ([email protected])
//
//
//
// INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
// *******************************************************************
// Place this file (autoexec.cfg) into your Left 4 Dead 2 CFG folder,
// similar to the path below:
//
// <install folder>\Steam\SteamApps\common\left 4 dead 2\left4dead2\cfg\
//
//
//
// STEAM LAUNCH OPTIONS
// *******************************************************************
//
// For an additional performance boost, customize your command line
// launch options for Left 4 Dead 2 in Steam before starting the game
//
// Setting Launch Options
// ���������������������������������������
// 1. Go to "My Games" in Steam
// 2. Right click "Left 4 Dead 2" and select "Properties"
// 3. Select "Set launch options..." and enter the following:
//
// -w 1680 -console -refresh 120 -heapsize 1572864 -high -noforcemaccel -
noforcemparms -noipx -nojoy
//
//
// Customizing Launch Options
// ���������������������������������������
// -w 1680 Sets resolution to 1680x1050; for 16:10 widescreen monitors -
tweak as necessary
// -console Enables developer console; so you can press ~ to enter
commands
// -novid Disables the intro movie, speeds up game on start-up (doesn't
seem to work in L4D2 yet though)
// -refresh 120 Forces 120hz/120fps refresh rate on monitor (if available)
// -heapsize 1572864 Allocates RAM for the game; see table below for calculating
optimal values
// -high Forces high CPU priority
// -noforcemaccel Forces desktop mouse acceleration settings
// -noforcemparms Forces desktop mouse button configuration
// -noipx Disables IPX network detection, local LAN (slight boot time
improvement; you may need to remove this for LAN parties)
// -nojoy Disables detection of 3rd party gamepads and controllers
(slight boot time improvement)
//
// Heapsize Setting
// ���������������������������������������
// Modify the heapsize command to allocate 50% of the RAM you have
// in your computer (NOT video card memory!) in bytes.
//
// Formula = RAM (in GB) * 1024 * 1024 / 2
// 1GB -heapsize 524288
// 2GB -heapsize 1048576
// 3GB+ -heapsize 1572864
//
// Since L4D2 is a 32-bit application it is believed to be capped at
// a maximum of 3GB of RAM. Setting heapsize to a value beyond this
// may crash the game.
//
//
// For a detailed guide on Steam launch options, refer to:
// http://www.nextlevelgamer.com/counter-strike-source-launch-options/
//
//
//
// Removal Instructions:
// *******************************************************************
// Don't like the config? Simply delete autoexec.cfg and config.cfg
// from Steam\SteamApps\common\left 4 dead 2\left4dead2\cfg\
// Depending on your Steam Cloud settings, you may need to redefine
// your key bindings and personal preferences after this.
//
// Note: - Brightness too high? Set mat_monitorgamma_tv_enabled to 0
// - Prefer default crosshair? Set cl_crosshair_dynamic 1
//
//
// Additional Performance Links
// *******************************************************************
//
// Left 4 Dead 2 Performance Tweaking Guide
// http://www.nextlevelgamer.com/left-4-dead/left-4-dead-2-performance-tweaking-
guide
//
// General Performance Tweaking Articles
// http://www.nextlevelgamer.com/tweaks
//
// Special Thanks Version 1.1
// *******************************************************************
// - To KeRupTion and mystrdat of the Steam forums for finding better
// values of the network variables found in version 1.1
// - To Fiszy, Kirisu, Jesse_lee, adsqew132 and anyone else I've missed
// for their support and general interest in this config
// - The entire Left 4 Dead 2 community

// *******************************************************************
// START OF KAIZEN'S LEFT 4 DEAD 2 PERFORMANCE CONFIG
// *******************************************************************

// Startup Settings
// ���������������������������������������
con_enable "1" // default 0; Enables Console
sv_cheats "1" // Enable Cheats (relax,
this enables some CVARS to load, we disable it at the end)
cl_forcepreload "1" // default 0; Pre-load levels entirely
into RAM (only use if you have 2GB of RAM or more)
// This reduces in-game
stuttering, but may make you wait longer to join servers

// Personal Preference (modify as desired)

// ���������������������������������������
//sensitivity "10" // default 3; Set to personal
preference (less than 10 is optimal)
cl_downloadfilter "nosounds" // Disables downloading of
annoying SFX
cl_allowdownload "1" // Allows custom downloads
from servers
cl_autohelp "0" // default 1; Turns off in-game help
tips

// Crosshair Settings
// ���������������������������������������
crosshair "1" // Enable crosshair
cl_crosshair_alpha "255" // default 255; Sets crosshair
transparency (0-255; 255 = No Transparency)

cl_crosshair_red "255" // default 138; Sets crosshair color

(RGB) - Red value (0-255)
cl_crosshair_green "0" // default 182; Sets crosshair color
(RGB) - Green value (0-255)
cl_crosshair_blue "0" // default 220; Sets crosshair color
(RGB) - Blue value (0-255)

cl_crosshair_thickness "1.5" // default 2; Sets crosshair thickness

cl_observercrosshair "1" // Enables crosshair in
spectator mode
cl_crosshair_dynamic "0" // default 1; Disables dynamic
crosshair

// Lighting & Material Settings

// ���������������������������������������
r_dynamic "0" // default 1; Disables dynamic shadows
(may have no effect in l4d2)
r_PhysPropStaticLighting "0" // default 1;
r_ambientfraction "0.2" // default 0.2;
r_radiosity "4" //

mat_bloom_scalefactor_scalar ".5" // default 1;

mat_monitorgamma_tv_enabled "1.6" // default 0; Increases brightness
dramatically

// Sound Options
// ���������������������������������������
dsp_enhance_stereo "1" // default 0;

// Props
// ���������������������������������������
func_break_max_pieces "0" // default 15; Removes debris
cl_phys_timescale "1.0" //

// Netcode Tweaks
// ���������������������������������������
cl_updaterate "30" // default 20;
cl_cmdrate "30" // default 30;
rate "30000" // default 10000;
cl_resend "1.5" // default 6; How many seconds to
wait before retrying to connect to a server
cl_interp "0.067" // default 0.1; Improves hit
registration
cl_lagcompensation "1" // default 1; Improves hit
registration

//net_graph "1" // default 0;

//net_graphpos "3" // default 1;
//net_graphheight "60" // default 60; 740 is good value for
1024x768
//net_graphproportionalfont "0" // default 1;
//budget_show_history "0" // default 1; Disables history graph

// Player Model Tweaks

// ���������������������������������������
r_eyemove "0" // default 1; Disables realistic
eyeball movement
r_eyesize "0" //
r_eyeshift_z "0" //
r_eyeshift_y "0" //
r_eyeshift_x "0" //

// Disable cheats (to disable you from taking advantage!)

// ���������������������������������������
//
sv_cheats "0"

// Done loading
// ���������������������������������������
clear
echo "___________________________________________________________________"
echo "Kaizen's Left 4 Dead 2 Performance Config (v1.1)"
echo "http://www.nextlevelgamer.com"
echo "___________________________________________________________________"
echo "Kaizen's L4D2 performance config is designed to boost your frame"
echo "rates (FPS) while maintaining the best possible graphics experience."
echo "It also attempts to improve hit registration (i.e. the accuracy of "
echo "your shots) by optimizing network settings, improve the visibility"
echo "of the crosshair, and increase brightness so you can see enemies"
echo "better."
echo ""
echo "Unfortunately, as was the case with the original L4D, L4D2"
echo "restricts most of the Source Engine's console commands. Many of the"
echo "best performance options can only be accessed via the in game menu's."
echo "Feel free to tweak any of the settings to your liking, descriptions"
echo "of what commands do are provided."
echo ""
echo "If you have any suggestions, questions or other feedback please"
echo "visit www.nextlevelgamer.com and post on the forums."
echo ""
echo "Enjoy!"
echo " - Kaizen ([email protected])"
echo ""
echo "P.S. Read the Left 4 Dead 2 performance guide @ www.nextlevelgamer.com"
echo "___________________________________________________________________"
echo ""

//
// *******************************************************************
// END OF KAIZEN'S LEFT 4 DEAD 2 PERFORMANCE CONFIG
// *******************************************************************
//

// Ingame Utility Binds (Remove the '//' from the start of each of these lines to
use these)

// bind g "sm_toggleready" // Press 'g' to ready up or

unready at the start of each round
// bind h "sm_current; sm_tank; sm_health" // Press 'h' to see map
progress, tank percentage, and health bonus
// bind p "sm_pause" // Press 'p' to pause the
game if something comes up or you are lagging very badly
// bind j "snd_restart" // Press 'j' to restart the
game sound queue (may lag you for a moment)

// Crosshair Settings
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crosshair "1" // default 1; Enables
crosshair
cl_crosshair_alpha "255" // default 255; Change this
value to 0 if you are using mumble crosshair.
cl_crosshair_thickness "2" // default 2; Sets
crosshair thickness (I recommend values '2' and '4')
cl_observercrosshair "1" // Enables crosshair in
spectator mode
cl_crosshair_dynamic "0" // default 1; Disables
dynamic crosshair.
cl_colorblind 1 // The value "1" forces a
white/black outline crosshair. Change to '0' if you want a colored crosshair.

// Crosshair Colors

cl_crosshair_blue 255 // Learn your RGB

combinations and set cl_colorblind 0 to mess with these.

cl_crosshair_green 255 // Value range '0 - 255'

where '255' is maximum color
cl_crosshair_red 0 // Therefore, blue '255' +
green '255' achieves a teal colored crosshair.

// Sound Options
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closecaption 1 // Turns on subtitles,
which are very important for visual queues of spawns when sounds fail.

// Network Settings (Lerp, etc)

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net_graph 1 // turns on net_graph;
Allows you to most importantly see your fps and ping
cl_updaterate "100" // default 20;
cl_cmdrate "100" // default 30;
rate "100000" // default 10000;
cl_resend "1.5" // default 6; How many
seconds to wait before retrying to connect to a server
cl_interp "0.0" // Change this to '0.067'
either permanently if you are a vanilla player or temporarily if you decide to pub.
cl_lagcompensation "1" // default 1; Improves
hit registration
cl_interp_ratio -1

// Null-canceling movement script

// This script makes it so when you move left and then start holding right, instead
of having no movement, it will go with most recent movement input.
// If you do not want this, feel free to remove this section entirely.
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bind w +mfwd
bind s +mback
bind a +mleft
bind d +mright
alias +mfwd "-back;+forward;alias checkfwd +forward"
alias +mback "-forward;+back;alias checkback +back"
alias +mleft "-moveright;+moveleft;alias checkleft +moveleft"
alias +mright "-moveleft;+moveright;alias checkright +moveright"
alias -mfwd "-forward;checkback;alias checkfwd none"
alias -mback "-back;checkfwd;alias checkback none"
alias -mleft "-moveleft;checkright;alias checkleft none"
alias -mright "-moveright;checkleft;alias checkright none"
alias checkfwd none
alias checkback none
alias checkleft none
alias checkright none
alias none ""