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{{mm}} [http://fear-community.org/ F.E.A.R. Combat Community] | {{mm}} [http://fear-community.org/ F.E.A.R. Combat Community] | ||
| − | == Availability == | + | ==Availability== |
{{Availability Table| | {{Availability Table| | ||
{{Availability Table/row| [http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-FEAR/fear-first-encounter-assault-recon GamersGate] | {{ID|GamersGate}} | DRM: [[SecuROM]] }} | {{Availability Table/row| [http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-FEAR/fear-first-encounter-assault-recon GamersGate] | {{ID|GamersGate}} | DRM: [[SecuROM]] }} | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| − | === Patches === | + | ===Patches=== |
Latest version is [http://www.patches-scrolls.com/fear.php 1.08]. | Latest version is [http://www.patches-scrolls.com/fear.php 1.08]. | ||
| − | === Community patch === | + | ===Community patch=== |
The FEAR multiplayer master server was shut down on December 19, 2012. The community has developed an unofficial patch for the game and is offering new FEAR Combat CD keys for free. The latest version of the community-supported FEAR Combat client and new CD keys can be obtained from the [http://fear-community.org/ Fear Combat Community website]. | The FEAR multiplayer master server was shut down on December 19, 2012. The community has developed an unofficial patch for the game and is offering new FEAR Combat CD keys for free. The latest version of the community-supported FEAR Combat client and new CD keys can be obtained from the [http://fear-community.org/ Fear Combat Community website]. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | == Modding == | + | ==Modding== |
| − | === Official SDK === | + | ===Official SDK=== |
| − | {{ii}}Steam users need to [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=15155531&postcount=12 follow this instructions] and don't have to download the sdk installer (since it's already included in the extras folder inside the game | + | {{ii}}Steam users need to [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=15155531&postcount=12 follow this instructions] and don't have to download the sdk installer (since it's already included in the extras folder inside the game folder<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=15166215&postcount=16</ref>) |
* [http://raw-recruits.com/downloads/c/fear-sdk-108 F.E.A.R. Public Tools] (Requires original game patched with version 1.08) | * [http://raw-recruits.com/downloads/c/fear-sdk-108 F.E.A.R. Public Tools] (Requires original game patched with version 1.08) | ||
* [http://fear-combat.nl/FEAR_Public_Tools/#FEAR_Public_Tools_v2 F.E.A.R. Public Tools v2] (Standalone version, for who has not the game) | * [http://fear-combat.nl/FEAR_Public_Tools/#FEAR_Public_Tools_v2 F.E.A.R. Public Tools v2] (Standalone version, for who has not the game) | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | === [[Save game cloud syncing]] === | + | ===[[Save game cloud syncing]]=== |
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
|origin = | |origin = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | == Video settings == | + | ==Video settings== |
[[File:F.E.A.R display.jpg|240px|thumb|right|Video settings]] | [[File:F.E.A.R display.jpg|240px|thumb|right|Video settings]] | ||
[[File:F.E.A.R aco.jpg|240px|thumb|right|Advanced computer options]] | [[File:F.E.A.R aco.jpg|240px|thumb|right|Advanced computer options]] | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | == Input settings == | + | ==Input settings== |
[[File:FEAR mouse.jpg|290px|thumb|right|Mouse options]] | [[File:FEAR mouse.jpg|290px|thumb|right|Mouse options]] | ||
{{Input settings | {{Input settings | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | == Issues fixed == | + | ==Issues fixed== |
{{ii}} '''TweakGuides''' has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found [http://www.tweakguides.com/FEAR_1.html here]. | {{ii}} '''TweakGuides''' has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found [http://www.tweakguides.com/FEAR_1.html here]. | ||
| − | === Small subtitles === | + | ===Small subtitles=== |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Small subtitles}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Small subtitles}} | ||
Turning on large subtitles for non-4:3 resolutions has no effect. To fix this: | Turning on large subtitles for non-4:3 resolutions has no effect. To fix this: | ||
# Download [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/47-fear-small-subtitles-fix/ this patch]. | # Download [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/47-fear-small-subtitles-fix/ this patch]. | ||
| − | # Extract the relevant file (<code>FEARL_1920.Arch00</code> for for original F.E.A.R. or Extraction point, <code>FEARL_XP2_1920.Arch00</code> for Perseus Mandate) into | + | # Extract the relevant file (<code>FEARL_1920.Arch00</code> for for original F.E.A.R. or Extraction point, <code>FEARL_XP2_1920.Arch00</code> for Perseus Mandate) into the installation folder. |
# Open Default.archcfg in Notepad and add <code>FEARL_1920.Arch00</code> or <code>FEARL_XP2_1920.Arch00</code> at the end of the file as a new line. | # Open Default.archcfg in Notepad and add <code>FEARL_1920.Arch00</code> or <code>FEARL_XP2_1920.Arch00</code> at the end of the file as a new line. | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | === Black screen on ATI/AMD | + | ===Black screen on ATI/AMD video cards=== |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Black screen on ATI/AMD | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Black screen on ATI/AMD video cards}} |
* If 'Soft Shadows' and 'Pixel Doubling' are enabled this will result in black screen, on some ATI/AMD videocards. Disable said graphical options to fix the problem. | * If 'Soft Shadows' and 'Pixel Doubling' are enabled this will result in black screen, on some ATI/AMD videocards. Disable said graphical options to fix the problem. | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | === No Torch Glitch === | + | ===No Torch Glitch=== |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|No Torch Glitch}} | {{Fixbox/fix|No Torch Glitch}} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | === Logitech/FPS fix === | + | ===Logitech/FPS fix=== |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Logitech/FPS fix}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Logitech/FPS fix}} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | === Game won't start/maps not loading === | + | ===Game won't start/maps not loading=== |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Game won't start/maps not loading}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Game won't start/maps not loading}} | ||
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|minOS = 2000, XP | |minOS = 2000, XP | ||
|minCPU = Pentium 4 1.7 GHz | |minCPU = Pentium 4 1.7 GHz | ||
| − | |minmem = 512MB | + | |minmem = 512MB |
|minHD = 5GB | |minHD = 5GB | ||
| − | |minGPU = GeForce Ti 4200 or Radeon 8500 | + | |minGPU = GeForce Ti 4200 or Radeon 8500 |
| + | |minVRAM = 64 MB | ||
| + | |minSM = 1.1 | ||
|recOS = 2000, XP | |recOS = 2000, XP | ||
|recCPU = Pentium 4 3.0 GHz | |recCPU = Pentium 4 3.0 GHz | ||
| − | |recmem = | + | |recmem = 1 GB |
| − | |recHD = | + | |recHD = 5 GB |
| − | |recGPU = GeForce 6600 or Radeon 9800 | + | |recGPU = GeForce 6600 or Radeon 9800 |
| + | |recVRAM = 256 MB | ||
| + | |recSM = 2.0 | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
Revision as of 10:24, 11 January 2014
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Monolith Productions | |
| Publishers | |
| Sierra Entertainment | |
| Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment | |
| Engines | |
| Lithtech Jupiter EX | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | October 18, 2005 |
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Warnings
| F.E.A.R. | |
|---|---|
| F.E.A.R. | 2005 |
| F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate | 2007 |
| F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin | 2009 |
| F.E.A.R. 3 | 2011 |
| F.E.A.R. Online | 2014 |
Key points
- Multiplayer is free to download and continues to be supported by the community.
- Master servers for multiplayer were shut down on December 19, 2012. See Community patch for a solution.
General information
- Steam Users' Forums for game series
- Unofficial Wiki for game series
- F.E.A.R. Combat Community
Availability
Essential improvements
Patches
Latest version is 1.08.
Community patch
The FEAR multiplayer master server was shut down on December 19, 2012. The community has developed an unofficial patch for the game and is offering new FEAR Combat CD keys for free. The latest version of the community-supported FEAR Combat client and new CD keys can be obtained from the Fear Combat Community website.
Skip intro videos
| Instructions |
|---|
Modding
Official SDK
- Steam users need to follow this instructions and don't have to download the sdk installer (since it's already included in the extras folder inside the game folder[1])
- F.E.A.R. Public Tools (Requires original game patched with version 1.08)
- F.E.A.R. Public Tools v2 (Standalone version, for who has not the game)
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/21090/pfx/[Note 1] |
- Key bindings are stored in
%PUBLIC%\Documents\Monolith Productions\FEAR\Profiles\Profile000.gdb
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/21090/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Issues fixed
- TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found here.
Small subtitles
| Instructions |
|---|
Black screen on ATI/AMD video cards
| Instructions |
|---|
No Torch Glitch
| Instructions |
|---|
Logitech/FPS fix
| Instructions |
|---|
Game won't start/maps not loading
| Instructions |
|---|
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 2000, XP | 2000, XP |
| Processor (CPU) | Pentium 4 1.7 GHz | Pentium 4 3.0 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | ||
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 5GB | 5 GB |
| Video card (GPU) | GeForce Ti 4200 or Radeon 8500 64 MB of VRAM Shader model 1.1 support |
GeForce 6600 or Radeon 9800 256 MB of VRAM Shader model 2.0 support |
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.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (21090) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.