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===[http://sof1.megalag.org/sofplus/ SoFplus]=== | ===[http://sof1.megalag.org/sofplus/ SoFplus]=== | ||
This fan mod for Soldier of Fortune adds new features, solves problems with modern systems, and blocks vulnerability exploits not found within the 1.07f Beta patch. | This fan mod for Soldier of Fortune adds new features, solves problems with modern systems, and blocks vulnerability exploits not found within the 1.07f Beta patch. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Installation instructions|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/soldier_of_fortune_series/seriously_thohow_to_download_a_sofplus#:~:text=Just%20In%20case%20you%20need%20it.|title=Installation instructions|date=2022-02-21}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Extract the contents of your downloaded .zip file in the root folder of the game. | ||
+ | # Open sofplus-client-patch.cmd, it will open a command prompt and tell you to click any button; do so. | ||
+ | # Next it will generate a zip file on the same root folder named: sofplus-client-20140531.zip. | ||
+ | # Open this and extract this on the main folder then it will ask if you want to overwrite files; click yes. | ||
{{ii}} Support for retail and GOG version. | {{ii}} Support for retail and GOG version. | ||
{{ii}} Come in two separate installer; ''Client'' and ''Dedicated Server''. They can be used independently of each other. | {{ii}} Come in two separate installer; ''Client'' and ''Dedicated Server''. They can be used independently of each other. | ||
{{++}} Blocks all known exploits that would otherwise make your PC vulnerable. | {{++}} Blocks all known exploits that would otherwise make your PC vulnerable. | ||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===LoadLibrary("Defsnd.dll") failed=== | ===LoadLibrary("Defsnd.dll") failed=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Create a copy of game's executable|fix= |
+ | # Create a copy of {{code|SoF.exe}} in the same root folder where it's located; do not change the name of the copied .exe. | ||
+ | # Launch the game using the copy of the .exe, don't use the original executable or the game won't launch.}} | ||
+ | {{ii}} If installing [[#SoFplus|SoFplus]]. do this after you install the mod. | ||
{{ii}} Might also work with other startup-related issues due to Windows 10 updates/drivers. | {{ii}} Might also work with other startup-related issues due to Windows 10 updates/drivers. | ||
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===Game isn't compatible and/or doesn't start=== | ===Game isn't compatible and/or doesn't start=== |
Revision as of 23:40, 21 February 2022
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Developers | |
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Raven Software | |
Linux | Loki Software |
Publishers | |
Activision | |
Engines | |
id Tech 2 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 27, 2000 |
Linux | July 7, 2000 |
Taxonomy | |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Shooter |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Africa, Asia, Contemporary, Europe, Middle East, North America |
Series | Soldier of Fortune |
Soldier of Fortune | |
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Soldier of Fortune | 2000 |
Soldier of Fortune II: Double Helix | 2002 |
Soldier of Fortune: Payback | 2007 |
Warnings
Key points
- The retail release has compatibility issues with modern systems and lacks widescreen support (see SoFplus).
General information
- SoF Things - A user created fan site for SoF Singleplayer and Multiplayer, as well as working bug fixes and patches.
- liflg.org - SoF game installer for Linux (includes the 1.06a patch).
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Simple disc check. Regular, Gold Edition Or Platinum Edition. | |||
GOG.com | Platinum Edition |
- Not available for sale on GOG in Germany.
Essential improvements
Patches
- For the Windows version, install the Gold Patch (if using the original retail release) followed by the v1.07f Beta patch.
- For the Linux version, install Patch 1.06a to get the Gold content and other updates.
SoFplus
This fan mod for Soldier of Fortune adds new features, solves problems with modern systems, and blocks vulnerability exploits not found within the 1.07f Beta patch.
Installation instructions[1] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\user\config.cfg[Note 1] |
Linux | ~/.loki/sof/config.cfg |
- This game does not follow the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\user\save[Note 1] |
Linux | ~/.loki/sof/save |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | Use SoFplus. | ||
Multi-monitor | Use SoFplus. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Use SoFplus. | ||
4K Ultra HD | Use SoFplus. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | Use SoFplus. | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Use SoFplus. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Up to 16x. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | On by default but can be forced off. | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | High frame rate may cause your character to slide across the floor when moving.[citation needed] Cap the frame rate at 60 FPS.Or set monitor on 60hz |
Make corpses permanent
- Even at the highest setting, corpses will still disappear rather quickly.
Instructions |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | Forced on by default. See Mouse acceleration. Additional mouse deadzone and skipping issues. No known fix. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Mouse acceleration
Disable mouse acceleration |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Music, SFX | |
Surround sound | Up to 7.0 output.[2] May require DirectSound 3D restoration software. | |
Subtitles | Under miscellaneous settings | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | A3D 3.0 & EAX 2[3][4] |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Italian | Fan translation, download. | |||
Spanish | Fan translation, download. | |||
Turkish | Fan translation, download. | |||
Ukrainian | Fan translation by TSF, download. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 32 | More than 18 players may crash the server.[citation needed] | ||
Online play | 32 | More than 18 players may crash the server.[citation needed] |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | Use the SoFplus dedicated server. | |
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 28910 |
UDP | 28911 |
- This game does not support Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) for automatic port configuration.
Issues fixed
LoadLibrary("Defsnd.dll") failed
Create a copy of game's executable |
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- If installing SoFplus. do this after you install the mod.
- Might also work with other startup-related issues due to Windows 10 updates/drivers.
Game isn't compatible and/or doesn't start
Install SoFPlus patch: http://sof1.megalag.org/sofplus/ |
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Refuses to boot, the process is visible in the taskbar
Recent Windows update causes this issue[2] |
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Alternatively, you can download and install Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit. Once installed, run it by going to C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Kits\10\Assessment and Deployment Kit\Application Compatibility Toolkit\Compatibility Administrator (32-bit)
. Find the entry for Soldier of Fortune, right click on Sof.exe
to launch context menu and click on click on Disable.[5]
Low frame rate
Fix low FPS[citation needed] |
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Enable the following compatibility settings for the SoF.exe file: Compatibility mode (Windows 7)
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Mouse skipping
Lowering your mouse polling rate to 250 or 125Hz may alleviate the issue but the problem remains. |
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Sliding movement
- When moving, your character will slide across the floor.
Cap the frame rate at 60 FPS[citation needed] |
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Set refresh rate on 60hz[citation needed] |
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No music or speech
Set your audio quality to 22 kHz in the games audio menu. |
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Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
Linux |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | DirectSound | |
Interface | SDL | SDL is Linux only |
Input | Feel Foundation Classes | 1.0.10 1.1.00 |
Multiplayer | GameSpy, World Opponent Network | .[6] The original release from 2000 used WON; the Platinum release used GameSpy |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 233 MHz | Intel Pentium II 400 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | 128 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 800 MB | 800 MB |
Video card (GPU) | SVGA | OpenGL support |
Linux | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Linux Kernel 2.2.x and glibc-2.1 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II | |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | 64 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 150 MB | 800 MB |
Video card (GPU) | 640x480 resolution; XFree86 version 3.3.5 or newer; 16-bit color |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).