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[[File:Broeselhud.png|framed|right|Example of one of the most famous custom huds (Broesel hud)]] | [[File:Broeselhud.png|framed|right|Example of one of the most famous custom huds (Broesel hud)]] | ||
[[File:rayshud.png|framed|right|Another very popular custom hud (rays hud)]] | [[File:rayshud.png|framed|right|Another very popular custom hud (rays hud)]] | ||
The '''HUD''', or '''heads-up display''', are the in-game element such as health and ammo indicators, the killfeed, etc. Custom HUDs are very important to the competitive scene because they usually focus more on usability. Many competitive players prefer custom HUDs over the default one as they clutter the screen less and show more relevant information to the player. | The '''HUD''', or '''heads-up display''', are the in-game element such as health and ammo indicators, the killfeed, etc. Custom HUDs are very important to the competitive scene because they usually focus more on usability. Many competitive players prefer custom HUDs over the default one as they clutter the screen less and show more relevant information to the player. | ||
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| + | ==List of HUDs== | ||
| + | * [http://huds.tf/ huds.tf] - A community created site with a list of some of the most recent and up-to-date custom huds including screenshots. | ||
| + | * [http://teamfortress.tv/forum/thread/183-collection-of-custom-huds Teamfortress.tv Thread] - Another list of custom HUDs, bigger than the one on huds.tf but also more outdated. | ||
==How to install== | ==How to install== | ||
Since the Steampipe update, custom files are much more easily installed and managed. | Since the Steampipe update, custom files are much more easily installed and managed. | ||
| − | # | + | '''To install any custom HUD you should follow the steps below:''' |
| − | + | # Extract the main contents of the HUD package you downloaded (usually HUDs come in .zip or .rar format), they should contain a resource, scripts and/or materials folders. | |
| − | # | + | # Go to the '''Steam/steamapps/common/team fortress 2/tf/custom''' directory on your hard drive |
| − | # | + | # Create a folder and name it to your liking (eg: mycustomhud) |
| − | # | + | # Copy the extracted folders into the folder you created in the custom directory |
# Start the game and test the HUD you installed | # Start the game and test the HUD you installed | ||
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* [https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/19762650/importingxhairstf2.jpg How to move HUD crosshairs between HUDs] | * [https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/19762650/importingxhairstf2.jpg How to move HUD crosshairs between HUDs] | ||
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[[Category:Customization]] | [[Category:Customization]] | ||
