Difference between revisions of "Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3: Raven Shield"
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==Monetization== | ==Monetization== | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
− | {{DLC/row| Athena Sword | | + | {{DLC/row| Athena Sword | To access, run {{file|RavenShield.exe}} with the <code>mod=AthenaSword</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]. | Windows, OS X }} |
{{DLC/row| Iron Wrath | [https://www.moddb.com/games/tom-clancys-rainbow-six-3-raven-shield/downloads/rainbow-six-3-iron-Wrath-us US version]<br />[https://www.moddb.com/games/tom-clancys-rainbow-six-3-raven-shield/downloads/rainbow-six-3-iron-Wrath-uk UK version]<br />[https://www.moddb.com/games/tom-clancys-rainbow-six-3-raven-shield/downloads/rainbow-six-3-iron-Wrath-manual-installation Manual installation (Recommended for Steam users)] | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Iron Wrath | [https://www.moddb.com/games/tom-clancys-rainbow-six-3-raven-shield/downloads/rainbow-six-3-iron-Wrath-us US version]<br />[https://www.moddb.com/games/tom-clancys-rainbow-six-3-raven-shield/downloads/rainbow-six-3-iron-Wrath-uk UK version]<br />[https://www.moddb.com/games/tom-clancys-rainbow-six-3-raven-shield/downloads/rainbow-six-3-iron-Wrath-manual-installation Manual installation (Recommended for Steam users)] | Windows }} | ||
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===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | + | {{ii}} The latest version for the vanilla game is 1.60, available from [http://patches.ubi.com/rainbow_six_3_raven_shield/ Ubisoft's patch server] and [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/4416/7 Patches-Scrolls]. | |
− | + | {{ii}} The latest version for the Athena Sword expansion is 1.10, available from [http://patches.ubi.com/rainbow_six_3_athena_sword/ Ubisoft's patch server] and [http://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/4417/7/ Patches-Scrolls]. | |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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===[[Glossary:Mouse acceleration|Mouse smoothing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Mouse acceleration|Mouse smoothing]]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Edit User.ini|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Edit User.ini|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | #Go to | + | #Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Save\Profiles}} |
− | #Edit {{file|User.ini}} (make sure | + | #Edit {{file|User.ini}} (make sure the game is run at least once so it is created) |
<pre>[Engine.PlayerInput] | <pre>[Engine.PlayerInput] | ||
MouseSmoothingMode=0</pre> | MouseSmoothingMode=0</pre> | ||
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===[[Glossary:Mouse#Sensitivity|Mouse sensitivity]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Mouse#Sensitivity|Mouse sensitivity]]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Edit User.ini|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Edit User.ini|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | #Calculate | + | #Calculate the mouse sensitivity for UT2004 on [http://www.mouse-sensitivity.com mouse-sensitivity.com] |
− | #Go to | + | #Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\Save\Profiles}} |
− | #Edit {{file|User.ini}} (make sure | + | #Edit {{file|User.ini}} (make sure the game is run at least once so it is created) |
<pre>[Engine.Input] | <pre>[Engine.Input] | ||
W=MoveForward | setsensitivity 0.123456</pre> | W=MoveForward | setsensitivity 0.123456</pre> | ||
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===Restore 3D audio and EAX=== | ===Restore 3D audio and EAX=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Use dsoal|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use dsoal|fix= | ||
− | # Download dsoal from [https://github.com/ThreeDeeJay/dsoal/releases/tag/0.9.3 here] (Note: | + | # Download dsoal from [https://github.com/ThreeDeeJay/dsoal/releases/tag/0.9.3 here] (Note: download the 32-bit version, even if using a 64-bit OS.) |
− | # Place | + | # Place {{file|dsound.dll}}, {{file|dsoal-aldrv.dll}} and {{file|alsoft.ini}} in {{folder|{{P|game}}\system}}. |
# Enable EAX from in-game sound menu. | # Enable EAX from in-game sound menu. | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | ''' | + | '''Additional steps required for Windows 8 and newer'''<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.indirectsound.com/registryIssues.html|title=Registry Issues (indirectsound.com)|date=2023-05-05}}</ref> |
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− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Apply registry fix|fix= | |
− | + | # Open [[Regedit]]. | |
− | # Open Regedit. | + | # Navigate to {{registry|{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Classes\CLSID}} |
− | # Navigate to | + | # Create 2 new keys <code>{47D4D946-62E8-11CF-93BC-444553540000}</code> and <code>{3901CC3F-84B5-4FA4-BA35-AA8172B8A09B}</code> (curly brackets must be included). |
− | # Create 2 new keys | + | # Create a new subkey for both new key entries named {{code|InprocServer32}}. |
− | # Create a new subkey for both new key entries named | + | # Change the (Default) value of {{code|InprocServer32}} to {{code|dsound.dll}} |
− | # Change the (Default) value of | + | # Navigate to {{registry|{{p|hklm}}\Software\Classes\{{p|wow64}}\CLSID}} |
− | # Navigate to | ||
# Repeat steps 3-5. | # Repeat steps 3-5. | ||
− | # Restart | + | # Restart the computer. |
}} | }} | ||
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|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
|p2p = true | |p2p = true | ||
− | |p2p notes = | + | |p2p notes = |
|dedicated = true | |dedicated = true | ||
− | |dedicated notes = | + | |dedicated notes = |
|self-hosting = true | |self-hosting = true | ||
− | |self-hosting notes = | + | |self-hosting notes = |
|direct ip = true | |direct ip = true | ||
− | |direct ip notes = | + | |direct ip notes = |
}} | }} | ||
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===Screen flickering=== | ===Screen flickering=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Use ENBSeries DX8 to DX9 Convertor|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use ENBSeries DX8 to DX9 Convertor|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Download DX8 to DX9 | + | # Download DX8 to DX9 Converter archive from [http://enbdev.com/convertor_dx8_dx9_v0036.htm here]. |
− | # | + | # Extract {{file|d3d8.dll}} and {{file|enbconvertor.ini}} to {{folder|{{p|game}}\system}}. |
}} | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Use crosire's d3d8to9 wrapper|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use crosire's d3d8to9 wrapper|fix= | ||
− | # Download | + | # Download {{file|d3d8.dll}} from [https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9/releases here] |
− | # Place it in | + | # Place it in {{folder|{{p|game}}\system}}. |
}} | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Windowed Mode|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Windowed Mode|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} Avoid setting the game into a borderless mode while in any menus or they | + | {{ii}} Avoid setting the game into a borderless mode while in any menus or they will break. |
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{{Fixbox|description= Use the dgVoodoo2 wrapper | {{Fixbox|description= Use the dgVoodoo2 wrapper | ||
|fix= | |fix= | ||
− | # Download [ | + | # Download [[dgVoodoo 2]]. |
− | # | + | # Extract {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}} and {{file|MS\x86\d3d8.dll}} to {{folder|{{p|game}}\system}} |
− | {{ii}} The game may become more unstable | + | {{ii}} The game may become more unstable.{{cn|May 2023}} |
}} | }} | ||
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# Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2348-r6gameservicedll-fix-for-rainbow-six-3-raven-shield/ R6GameServiceFix]. | # Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2348-r6gameservicedll-fix-for-rainbow-six-3-raven-shield/ R6GameServiceFix]. | ||
# Make a backup copy of the original R6GameService.dll by renaming it to R6GameService.dll.bak. | # Make a backup copy of the original R6GameService.dll by renaming it to R6GameService.dll.bak. | ||
− | # Copy R6GameService.dll from the .zip to | + | # Copy {{file|R6GameService.dll}} from the .zip to {{folder|{{p|game}}\system}}. |
{{ii}} This fix removes a now broken function which repeatedly contacted Ubisoft's now defunct master server, causing the issue. | {{ii}} This fix removes a now broken function which repeatedly contacted Ubisoft's now defunct master server, causing the issue. | ||
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# Ensure ports 80, 6667, 7777-7787, 8777-8787, 9777, and 40000-42000 are open, and if the server host is behind a router, that these ports are properly port forwarded to the host device. | # Ensure ports 80, 6667, 7777-7787, 8777-8787, 9777, and 40000-42000 are open, and if the server host is behind a router, that these ports are properly port forwarded to the host device. | ||
# Download [https://www.moddb.com/games/tom-clancys-rainbow-six-3-raven-shield/downloads/raven-shield-openrvs-patch-v15 OpenRVS]. (There may be more up-to-date versions available after this is written.) | # Download [https://www.moddb.com/games/tom-clancys-rainbow-six-3-raven-shield/downloads/raven-shield-openrvs-patch-v15 OpenRVS]. (There may be more up-to-date versions available after this is written.) | ||
− | # | + | # Extract the files {{file|OpenRVS.u}}, {{file|R6ClassDefines.ini}}, {{file|openrvs.ini}}, and {{file|Servers.list}} from the zip archive to {{folder|{{p|game}}\system}}. This should be enough for clients to join servers. The steps after this are for those hosting the game server. |
− | # For server hosts, open | + | # For server hosts, open {{file|{{p|game}}\Mods\RavenShield.mod}} in a text editor and add <code>ServerActors=OpenRVS.OpenServer</code> to the bottom of the file. |
− | # If | + | # If N4Admin is not installed for the server, open {{file|{{p|game}}\Mods\RavenShield.mod}}, find <code>ServerActors=IpDrv.UdpBeacon</code> and change it to <code>ServerActors=OpenRVS.OpenBeacon</code>. |
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|{{p|game}}\system\RavenShield.ini}}, and under <code>[URL]</code>, set ensure the port is set to 7777 with <code>Port=7777</code>. (This number can be changed, but the default is 7777.) Then, under <code>[IpDrv.UdpBeacon]</code> set the server beacon port with <code>ServerBeaconPort=8777</code> and the beacon port with <code>BeaconPort=9777</code>. |
− | # If the host is behind a router (i.e., if the host has to forward ports) open | + | # If the host is behind a router (i.e., if the host has to forward ports) open {{file|{{p|game}}\system\Server.ini}} and add the line <code>ServerBehindNAT=True</code> under <code>Engine.R6ServerInfo</code>. |
− | # To ensure clients with widescreen displays and a high field of view will render the first person gun correctly, copy <code>OpenRenderFix.utx</code> from the OpenRVS zip archive to | + | # To ensure clients with widescreen displays and a high field of view will render the first person gun correctly, copy <code>OpenRenderFix.utx</code> from the OpenRVS zip archive to {{folder|{{p|game}}\textures}}. Then add the lines <code>ServerPackages=OpenRenderFix</code> and <code>ServerActors=OpenRenderFix.OpenFix</code> to the bottom of Ravenshield.mod. |
# Have hosts join through the "Join IP" button. Currently, new servers must be added manually to the master server by the operators of RVS Gaming. | # Have hosts join through the "Join IP" button. Currently, new servers must be added manually to the master server by the operators of RVS Gaming. | ||
− | {{ii}} It | + | {{ii}} It is recommended to install the patched {{file|R6GameService.dll}} to prevent freezing or stuttering while hosting. |
− | {{ii}} The original instructions and further information can be found in the readme.html for OpenRVS. | + | {{ii}} The original instructions and further information can be found in the {{file|readme.html}} file for OpenRVS. |
{{ii}} Try setting the connection speed in the multiplayer options to T3, as this may increase performance and solve other issues. | {{ii}} Try setting the connection speed in the multiplayer options to T3, as this may increase performance and solve other issues. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description= Modify game configuration files to disable CD key check and use LAN option, optionally with VPS to emulate LAN connection over Internet connection.<ref>[https://versatile1.wordpress.com/2014/11/18/how-to-bypass-serial-cd-key-check-for-toms-clancy-raven-shield/]</ref> | {{Fixbox|description= Modify game configuration files to disable CD key check and use LAN option, optionally with VPS to emulate LAN connection over Internet connection.<ref>[https://versatile1.wordpress.com/2014/11/18/how-to-bypass-serial-cd-key-check-for-toms-clancy-raven-shield/]</ref> | ||
|fix= | |fix= | ||
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|{{p|game}}\RavenShield\system\GSRouters.dat}} in a text editor. Change the line that starts with <code>CDKeyServerIP0=</code> (what follows after the <code>=</code> may vary) to <code>CDKeyServerIP0=eagscdkey-mtl1.ubisoft.com</code>. Save and close the file. |
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|{{p|game}}\RavenShield\system\RavenShield.ini}}. Find the line that starts with <code>m_szUbiRemFileURL=</code> (again, what follows after the <code>=</code> may vary) and edit it to read <code>m_szUbiRemFileURL=http://eagsconnect.ubisoft.com/gsinit.php?user=%s&dp=%s</code>. Save and close the file. |
# Start or join a LAN game. | # Start or join a LAN game. | ||
− | # Now, when the CD key check window pops up, | + | # Now, when the CD key check window pops up, click the green check mark without entering anything. The first time it is clicked after applying these edits to the game's configuration files may fail, but afterwards it should work after a short wait. |
− | {{ii}} If the CD key check window reappears after working once before, look for a second copy of | + | {{ii}} If the CD key check window reappears after working once before, look for a second copy of {{file|RavenShield.ini}} located at {{folder|{{p|game}}\staticmeshes}} and set the same line as the main {{file|RavenShield.ini}} is set to <code>m_szUbiRemFileURL=http://eagsconnect.ubisoft.com/gsinit.php?user=%s&dp=%s</code>. If this does not work, look for any other {{file|RavenShield.ini}} copies that may exist in the game's install directory. |
{{ii}} Use a VPS such as ZeroTier or Hamachi as a virtual LAN to play Athena Sword or Iron Wrath multiplayer online through the in-game LAN multiplayer option. | {{ii}} Use a VPS such as ZeroTier or Hamachi as a virtual LAN to play Athena Sword or Iron Wrath multiplayer online through the in-game LAN multiplayer option. | ||
− | {{ii}} If the game | + | {{ii}} If the game does not appear in the game's LAN server browser and can not be joined via IP address while using the VPS of choice, try modifying the network adapter priority of Windows to prioritize the VPS' virtual network adapter by manually setting the interface metric.<ref>https://www.windowscentral.com/how-change-priority-order-network-adapters-windows-10</ref> Many old games and software, including Raven Shield, expect any LAN games to show up in a network adapter with a much higher priority than a VPS virtual network adapter will typically have (generally at least the third network adapter installed after the Ethernet and wireless LAN adapters). |
{{ii}} OpenRVS does not fix the multiplayer or disable the Ubisoft.com login for Athena Sword or Iron Wrath. | {{ii}} OpenRVS does not fix the multiplayer or disable the Ubisoft.com login for Athena Sword or Iron Wrath. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Game crashes when using night vision or thermal scope=== | ===Game crashes when using night vision or thermal scope=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= Run the game executable using compatibility mode for Windows XP Service Pack 2.<ref>[http://allr6.com/discuss/viewtopic.php?id=474/]</ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game executable using [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows XP Service Pack 2.|ref=<ref>[http://allr6.com/discuss/viewtopic.php?id=474/]</ref>|fix= |
− | |fix= | ||
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Revision as of 17:32, 5 May 2023
Developers | |
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Red Storm Entertainment | |
Ubisoft Montreal | |
Athena Sword | Ubisoft Milan |
Iron Wrath | Ubisoft Casablanca |
macOS (OS X) | i5works[1] |
Publishers | |
Ubisoft | |
OS X | Aspyr Media |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 2 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 18, 2003 |
macOS (OS X) | December 19, 2003 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 83 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, FPS, Shooter, Tactical shooter |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Contemporary |
Series | Rainbow Six |
⤏ Go to series page | |
Subseries of Tom Clancy | |
Rainbow Six | 1998 |
Rainbow Six: Rogue Spear | 1999 |
Rainbow Six: Covert Ops Essentials | 2000 |
Rainbow Six: Take-Down | 2001 |
Rainbow Six: Rogue Spear: Black Thorn | 2001 |
Rainbow Six 3: Raven Shield | 2003 |
Rainbow Six: Lockdown | 2006 |
Rainbow Six: Vegas | 2006 |
Rainbow Six: Vegas 2 | 2008 |
Rainbow Six Siege | 2015 |
Rainbow Six Extraction | 2022 |
Warnings
- The Mac OS X version of this game does not work on Mac OS X Lion (version 10.7) or later due to the removal of support for PowerPC apps.
General information
- ALLR6 All Rainbow Six Community
- ALLR6 play guide
- Ubisoft game page
- Official Forum
- Rainbow Six Wiki
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SafeDisc DRM[Note 1]. | |||
Steam | Gold Edition. | |||
Ubisoft Store | Gold Edition, included with Ubisoft+. |
Version differences
- The Gold Edition comes with the base game and the Athena Sword expansion.
- The Complete edition includes the base game and both expansion packs.
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Athena Sword | Windows, OS X | |
Iron Wrath | US version UK version Manual installation (Recommended for Steam users) |
Essential improvements
Install Iron Wrath on a non-US/UK version
Edit RavenShield.ini |
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[Engine.Engine] Language=int
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Skip intro videos
Raven Shield[citation needed] |
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Patches
- The latest version for the vanilla game is 1.60, available from Ubisoft's patch server and Patches-Scrolls.
- The latest version for the Athena Sword expansion is 1.10, available from Ubisoft's patch server and Patches-Scrolls.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\system\*.ini[Note 2] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/19830/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Save[Note 2] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/19830/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud | ||
Ubisoft Connect | [4] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | Menus render in 640x480 only. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | Image is Vert-. FOV can be increased to compensate, see Field of View below. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Default is 90 although widescreen resolutions effectively reduce it. Can be further adjusted after installing OpenRVS unofficial patch. | ||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See Screen flickering. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | NVIDIA users can force SGSSAA using 0x080000C1 compatibility bits in NVIDIA Inspector. If this doesn't work, use dgVoodoo 2 instead. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | On by default. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | Enabling Windows 10 HDR will also affect the game. |
Windowed
Instructions[citation needed] |
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StartupFullscreen=False |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | No mouse acceleration. | |
Mouse sensitivity | See Mouse sensitivity. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Mouse smoothing
Edit User.ini[citation needed] |
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[Engine.PlayerInput] MouseSmoothingMode=0 |
Mouse sensitivity
Edit User.ini[citation needed] |
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[Engine.Input] W=MoveForward | setsensitivity 0.123456 In game console command: setsensitivity 0.43 |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | On by default. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | ||
Royalty free audio |
Restore 3D audio and EAX
Use dsoal |
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Additional steps required for Windows 8 and newer[5]
Apply registry fix |
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Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Traditional Chinese | Athena Sword also has Traditional Chinese. | |||
French | ||||
Polish | Gold edition retail only. Details, Details for Athena Sword | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Retail only. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | ||||
LAN play | 16 | |||
Online play | 16 | Official server browser has been shut down[6]; OpenRVS is required to restore multiplayer functionality. See below. For further information, see this thread or RVSGaming. Note that while ALLR6's patch includes OpenRVS, it is heavily modded to add new fan-made content and is not a vanilla experience. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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UDP | 80, 6667, 7777-7787, 8777-8787, 9777, 40000-42000 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | G3D User created profile, requires dgVoodoo 2 v2.55.4 or higher, see profile introdution. Note: Profile may not work with the latest wrapper, in case of issues please report to the vorpx forum. |
Issues fixed
Screen flickering
Use ENBSeries DX8 to DX9 Convertor[citation needed] |
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Use crosire's d3d8to9 wrapper |
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Windowed Mode[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Crashing when turning on MSI Afterburner's overlay
In RivaTuner Statistics Server, set "On-Screen Display rendering mode" to "Vector 2D" |
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Run the game via dgVoodoo2 |
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Vsync (Enable by default) not working on Windows 10
Use the dgVoodoo2 wrapper |
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Game freezing or stuttering when hosting an online multiplayer game
Use a patched version of R6GameService.dll |
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Unable to join or host an online multiplayer game (server did not respond)
Install OpenRVS |
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Clients unable to see in-game HUD in multiplayer game
Use the dedicated server option instead of the in-game server |
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Can't start or join Athena Sword or Iron Wrath LAN multiplayer game (enter Raven Shield CD key)
Modify game configuration files to disable CD key check and use LAN option, optionally with VPS to emulate LAN connection over Internet connection.[7] |
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Game crashes when using night vision or thermal scope
Run the game executable using compatibility mode for Windows XP Service Pack 2.[9] |
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Other information
Console rcon (remote console server admin) commands[10]
Parameter | Description |
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adminlogin [rcon password] | Enter administrator password for access to admin only command |
writeserver [filename] | Saves the current server setup in the save folder |
loadserver [filename] | Loads the saved server setup in the save folder |
newpassword [new rcon password] | Changes the admin password |
kick [player name] | Kicks the player off server |
kickid [player id] | Kicks the player off server |
restartmatch [explanation text] | Ends the current round, resets all statistics to zero, and displays message to all players. |
restartround [explanation text] | Restarts the current game-round, resets all statistics to what they were at the beginning of the round, and displays message to all players. |
map [mapname] | Ends the current round immediately, changes the server to the designated map |
set [classname] [property] [value] | Set property in classname to value |
get [classname] [property] | Returns value of property in classname |
admin pb_sv_enabled | Enables PunkBuster |
admin pb_sv_disabled | Disables PunkBuster |
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 8.1 | |
OpenGL | OS X only. | |
Shader Model support | 1.4 |
Executable | PPC | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | ||||
macOS (OS X) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | Karma | |
Audio | OpenAL | 0.951 (Wraps to DirectSound3D) |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | 1.5r |
Multiplayer | Ubi.com | |
Anti-cheat | PunkBuster |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98 | ME, 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 800 MHz AMD Athlon 800 MHz |
Intel Pentium 4 1.3 GHz AMD Athlon 1.3 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB (98, ME, 2000) 256 MB (XP) |
512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible | 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9 compatible |
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.2.6 | |
Processor (CPU) | 733 MHz | Intel Pentium 4 1.3 GHz AMD Athlon 1.3 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 128 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[2] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[3]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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). - ↑ 3.0 3.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (19830) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Aspyr gets ready to ship four new games - Macworld - last accessed on 2016-7-23
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ Cloud save support for games available on Ubisoft+ - last accessed on 2021-09-18
- ↑ Registry Issues (indirectsound.com) - last accessed on 2023-05-05
- ↑ Discontinued Online Multiplayer Server List - Ubisoft Support
- ↑ [1]
- ↑ https://www.windowscentral.com/how-change-priority-order-network-adapters-windows-10
- ↑ [2]
- ↑ https://www.gamesclan.net/billing/index.php/knowledgebase/58/Rainbow-Six-Raven-Shield-Rcon-Commands.html