Difference between revisions of "Star Wars: Battlefront II"
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(Most people haven't had issues with the unofficial patch and the default FOV for first person is low, added in API tables and added the mod list back (for now, will probably go away when a "proper" mod list is up), also some minor edits.) |
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | key | CD-ROM edition with 4 discs and a DVD-ROM version. }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | key | CD-ROM edition with 4 discs and a DVD-ROM version, requires a key on the back of the manual. }} |
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B000AAL4HI | key | Retail version. }} | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B000AAL4HI | key | Retail version. }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 6060 | Steam | }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 6060 | Steam | }} | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= The interface is heavily stretched in widescreen resolutions. |
|multimonitor = hackable | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
|multimonitor notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | |multimonitor notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | ||
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|4k ultra hd = unknown | |4k ultra hd = unknown | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
− | |fov = | + | |fov = hackable |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Command line parameter|}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Command line parameter|}} | ||
# See [[Glossary:Command line arguments|Command line arguments]]. | # See [[Glossary:Command line arguments|Command line arguments]]. | ||
− | # Set the values to the desired resolution. | + | # Set the values to the desired resolution. For example, {{code|/resolution 1920 1080}} |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
{{ii}} The custom resolution will always take precedence and as such it cannot be overriden from the options menu. | {{ii}} The custom resolution will always take precedence and as such it cannot be overriden from the options menu. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Set FOV}} | ||
+ | # Download and install [http://gametoast.com/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=14483 UnOfficial v1.3 Patch]. | ||
+ | # When you start playing, pause the game and choose Fake Console. | ||
+ | # Set your FOV value and confirm. | ||
+ | {{--}} This will result in incomplete first-person models on higher FOV settings. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |subtitles notes = | + | |subtitles notes = Subtitles are only for in-game movies. |
|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Run the game in a [[#Windowed|windowed mode]].|}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Run the game in a [[#Windowed|windowed mode]].|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ====API==== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = 9 | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = 1 | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |64-bit executable = false | ||
+ | |64-bit executable notes= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====Mods==== | ||
+ | A collection of mods listed by a redditor can be found [http://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/1do84e/some_good_mods_for_star_wars_battlefront_2_for/c9s95h8 here]<br /> | ||
+ | For more general mods go [http://www.moddb.com/games/star-wars-battlefront-ii/mods here]<br /> | ||
+ | And for maps go [http://starwarsbattlefront.filefront.com/files/Star_Wars_Battlefront_2/Maps;6083 here]<br /> | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== |
Revision as of 08:17, 31 December 2014
Developers | |
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Pandemic Studios | |
Publishers | |
LucasArts | |
Engines | |
Zero | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 31, 2005 |
Warnings
Key points
- Use FreeGST or GameMaster in order to play Online.
- Crashes often on more modern systems. See Crash to desktop after loading a map.
- The Steam version might be currently unplayable due to an issue with the master key server.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | CD-ROM edition with 4 discs and a DVD-ROM version, requires a key on the back of the manual. | |||
Amazon.com | Retail version. | |||
Steam |
Essential improvements
Patch 1.1
- The Steam version is already up to date.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/6060/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/6060/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
Instructions |
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Field of view (FOV)
Instructions |
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Windowed
Instructions |
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Input settings
- Only two bindings can be assigned to a single command.
Correctly binding the controller's movement axis
Instructions |
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Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
- Use the Join or Create buttons in order to skip the main Gamespy login prompt.
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | ||||
Online play | 64 | Use FreeGST or GameMaster in order to play Online. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP | Use the +connect parameter followed by the IP and the port. |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 3658-3659, 6500, 27900 |
UDP | 3658-3659, 6500, 27900 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
- TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found here.
Crash to desktop after loading a map
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Low framerate and long loading times
Instructions |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 | |
Shader Model support | 1 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Mods
A collection of mods listed by a redditor can be found here
For more general mods go here
And for maps go here
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 2000, XP, Vista, 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | AMD Athlon XP 1500+ Intel P4 1.5 GHz |
Intel P4 2.8 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 4.3 GB (plus 200 MB extra for game data) | |
Video card (GPU) | 3D Graphics card with Hardware T&L 64 MB of VRAM | 3D Graphics card with Hardware VS/PS 128 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/6060/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (6060) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
Categories:
- Pages using duplicate arguments in template calls
- Windows
- Games
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- Invalid section order
- Self-hosting
- Invalid template usage (Network)
- Invalid template usage (API)
- Missing section (Video)
- Missing section (Input)
- Missing section (Audio)