Difference between revisions of "Soldier of Fortune"
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|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Raven Software}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Raven Software}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/ | + | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Loki Software|Linux}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Activision}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Activision}} | ||
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 27, 2000}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 27, 2000}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|2000}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|July 7, 2000}} |
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, FPS }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Africa, Asia, Contemporary, Europe, Middle East, North America }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Soldier of Fortune }} | ||
+ | |official site=https://web.archive.org/web/20010608101337/http://www.activision.com/games/sof/ | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1828104558 |
+ | |igdb = soldier-of-fortune | ||
+ | |hltb = 8724 | ||
+ | |lutris = soldier-of-fortune | ||
+ | |mobygames = 1331 | ||
+ | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = Soldier of Fortune (video game) | |wikipedia = Soldier of Fortune (video game) | ||
|winehq = 405 | |winehq = 405 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
− | + | ||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{mm}} [http://sof1.megalag.org/ SoF Things] - A user created fan site for SoF Singleplayer and Multiplayer, as well as working bug fixes and patches. | {{mm}} [http://sof1.megalag.org/ SoF Things] - A user created fan site for SoF Singleplayer and Multiplayer, as well as working bug fixes and patches. | ||
+ | {{mm}} [http://www.liflg.org/?catid=7&gameid=100 liflg.org] - SoF game installer for Linux (includes the 1.06a patch). | ||
+ | {{GOG.com links|1828104558|soldier_of_fortune_series|for game series}} | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability| |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | Simple disc check. Regular, Gold Edition Or Platinum Edition. | | Windows, Linux }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | soldier_of_fortune_platinum_edition | DRM-free | Platinum Edition. | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{- | + | {{ii}} Not available for sale on GOG in Germany. |
+ | {{ii}} A '''Tactical Low-Violence Version''' was also sold in retail, with permanently disabled gore. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Demo versions=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Free demo versions are available from GameFront: [https://www.gamefront.com/games/soldier-of-fortune/file/sof1-demo Windows (standard)], [https://www.gamefront.com/games/soldier-of-fortune/file/sof1-demo-low-violence-version Windows (low-violence)], [https://www.gamefront.com/games/soldier-of-fortune/file/sof-linux-demo Linux]. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
− | === | + | ===Patches=== |
− | + | {{ii}} For the Windows version, install the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/824-soldier-of-fortune-gold-patch/ Gold Patch] (if using the original retail release) followed by the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/823-soldier-of-fortune-patch/ v1.07f Beta patch]. | |
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{ii}} For the Linux version, install [http://updates.lokigames.com/sof/ Patch 1.06a] to get the Gold content and other updates. |
− | {{ | + | |
− | + | ===[http://sof1.megalag.org/sofplus/ SoFplus]=== | |
− | # | + | {{++}} This mod for Soldier of Fortune adds new features, solves problems with modern systems, and blocks the engine's security vulnerabilities not found within the official 1.07f Beta patch. |
− | # Extract | + | {{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 the downloaded .zip file in {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}. | ||
+ | # Run {{file|sofplus-client-patch.cmd}}. It will generate a zip file in the same location, named {{file|sofplus-client-20140531.zip}}. | ||
+ | # Extract the latter in {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}. Overwrite when prompted.. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\user\config.cfg}} |
+ | {{Game data/config|Linux|{{p|linuxhome}}/.loki/sof/config.cfg}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{XDG|false}} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\user\save}} |
+ | {{Game data/saves|Linux|{{p|linuxhome}}/.loki/sof/save}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
+ | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
+ | |discord = | ||
+ | |discord notes = | ||
+ | |epic games launcher = | ||
+ | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
+ | |gog galaxy = true | ||
+ | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Video | + | {{Image|Soldier_of_Fortune_Video.png|In-game video settings.}} |
− | |wsgf link = | + | {{Image|Soldier_of_Fortune_Scalability.png|In-game scalability settings.}} |
+ | {{Video | ||
+ | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/soldier-fortune/en | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = limited | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | |multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Use [[#SoFplus|SoFplus]]. |
− | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = hackable |
− | |multimonitor notes = | + | |multimonitor notes = Use [[#SoFplus|SoFplus]]. |
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = hackable |
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Use [[#SoFplus|SoFplus]]. |
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = hackable |
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = Use [[#SoFplus|SoFplus]]. |
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
− | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = Use [[#SoFplus|SoFplus]]. |
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
|borderless windowed = hackable | |borderless windowed = hackable | ||
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = Use [[#SoFplus|SoFplus]]. |
|anisotropic = true | |anisotropic = true | ||
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = Up to 16x. |
|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = false |
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = always on | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
− | | | + | |60 fps = true |
− | | | + | |60 fps notes = |
− | | | + | |120 fps = limited |
− | | | + | |120 fps notes = High frame rate may cause the player character [[#Sliding_movement|to slide across the floor]] when moving.{{CN|date=February 2019}} [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Cap the frame rate at 60 FPS]], or set the monitor to 60 Hz. |
− | |color blind = | + | |hdr = false |
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ===Make corpses permanent=== |
− | {{Input | + | {{ii}} Even at the highest setting, corpses will still disappear rather quickly. |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to the [[Soldier of Fortune#Game data|configuration file location]]. | ||
+ | # Edit {{file|config.cfg}}. | ||
+ | # Find <code>set ai_maxcorpses "5"</code> and <code>set ai_corpselife "5"</code>. | ||
+ | # Change both numbers (eg. <code>set ai_maxcorpses "1000"</code>). | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Input== | ||
+ | {{Image|Soldier of Fortune Misc.png|Mouse and controller options.}} | ||
+ | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
− | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = always on |
− | |acceleration option notes = | + | |acceleration option notes = Forced on by default. See [[#Mouse acceleration|Mouse acceleration]]. |
− | |mouse menu = | + | Additional mouse deadzone and skipping issues. No known fix. |
+ | |mouse sensitivity = true | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
+ | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
− | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = true |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
− | |full controller = | + | |full controller = false |
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
− | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = true |
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
− | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |controller sensitivity = true |
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
+ | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
+ | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
+ | |haptic feedback = true | ||
+ | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
+ | |simultaneous input = true | ||
+ | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Mouse acceleration|Mouse acceleration]]=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Disable mouse acceleration|fix= | ||
+ | # Apply [[Glossary:Mouse acceleration#Mouse lag in Windows 8.1|The MarkC Mouse Acceleration Fix]]. | ||
+ | # Go to [[Soldier of Fortune#Game data|configuration file]]. | ||
+ | # Edit {{file|config.cfg}}. | ||
+ | # Set <code>set m_cursor_accel "1"</code> to <code>set m_cursor_accel "0"</code>. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | + | {{Image|Soldier of Fortune Audio.png|Audio settings.}} | |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
− | |separate volume notes = Music, SFX | + | |separate volume notes = Music, SFX. |
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
− | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.0 output<ref> | + | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.0 output.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://satsun.org/audio/|title=PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up|date=May 2023}}</ref> May require [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound 3D restoration software]]. |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |subtitles notes = Under miscellaneous settings | + | |subtitles notes = Under miscellaneous settings. |
|closed captions = unknown | |closed captions = unknown | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
− | |eax support notes = A3D 3.0 & EAX 2 <ref> | + | |eax support notes = A3D 3.0 & EAX 2<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://members.optusnet.com.au/kirben/3dsoftware.html|title=Aureal A3D Central - 3D Sound Software list|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.quantexzone.com/vortex-of-sound/games-help/134-games-faq-soldier-of-fortune|title=Games FAQ: Soldier of Fortune - Quantex Zone|date=May 2023}}</ref>. |
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = hackable | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan - [http://mrazikovycestiny.cz/preklady/doc_download/94-soldier-of-fortune 1] [https://fenixprodabing.cz/projekt/soldier-of-fortune dub]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [http://www.figlidigaucci.eu/index.php?pid=7 download]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [https://grajpopolsku.pl/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4068 download]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [http://tiovictor.romhackhispano.org/soldier-of-fortune-1/ download]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Turkish | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [https://forum.donanimhaber.com/soldier-of-fortune-turkce-yama--135448302/ download]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Ukrainian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = hackable | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation & dubbing by [https://tsfukraine.wixsite.com/main/soldier-of-fortune?lang=en TSF], [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WNfZjZClBDwM8hFh5HnD5ddp-k2T4pKJ/view?usp=sharing download]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|local play = | |local play = | ||
|local play players = | |local play players = | ||
+ | |local play modes = | ||
|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
|lan play = true | |lan play = true | ||
|lan play players = 32 | |lan play players = 32 | ||
+ | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = hackable |
|online play players = 32 | |online play players = 32 | ||
− | |online play | + | |online play modes = |
− | | | + | |online play notes = The official [[GameSpy]] service shut down in 2014; [http://sof1.megalag.org/gamespy/ SoFplus has an alternate master server]. |
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− | |||
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|self-hosting = true | |self-hosting = true | ||
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
− | |direct ip = | + | |direct ip = true |
|direct ip notes = | |direct ip notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Network/Ports | {{Network/Ports | ||
− | |tcp = | + | |tcp = 28910 |
− | |udp = | + | |udp = 28911 |
− | |upnp = | + | |upnp = false |
}} | }} | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | === | + | ===LoadLibrary("Defsnd.dll") failed=== |
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Create a copy of game's executable|fix= |
− | {{Fixbox/fix| | + | # Create a copy of {{file|SoF.exe}} in {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}; do not change the name of the copied file. |
− | # Download | + | # Launch the game using the copied executable. |
− | # | + | {{ii}} If installing [[#SoFplus|SoFplus]], do this installing the mod. |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Game does not start=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Install [[#SoFplus|SoFplus]]}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Game refuses to boot but the process is visible in the taskbar=== | ||
+ | {{++}} Appeared to be fixed in the ''SoFPlus'' 2022-04-07 release (v54919). | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Rename executable|ref=[https://www.gog.com/forum/soldier_of_fortune_series/sof_will_not_launch/post13]|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}. | ||
+ | # Rename {{file|SoF.exe}} to {{file|mohaa.exe}}. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/soldier_of_fortune_series/sof_will_not_launch/page1|title=gog.com|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download and install [https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/win7appqual/application-compatibility-toolkit--act- Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit]. | ||
+ | # Run the program ({{file|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 {{file|Sof.exe}} to open the context menu and click on "Disable". | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Low frame rate=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Fix low FPS|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\Base|folder}}. | ||
+ | # Create or edit {{file|autoexec.cfg}}. | ||
+ | # Add <code>gl_dynamic 0</code> and save. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Run {{file|SoF.exe}} in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows 7|ref=|fix=}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Mouse skipping=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Disabling Logitech mouse software can fix this issue}} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Lowering the mouse polling rate to 250 or 125 Hz may alleviate the issue}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Sliding movement=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} When moving, the character will slide across the floor. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Can be observed in the first level's bathroom area whilst crouching and during the train section at the end, where the character will slide off the train's roof after jumping on it. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Cap the frame rate at 60 FPS]]|ref={{CN|date=February 2019}}|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Set the monitor refresh rate to 60 Hz|ref={{CN|date=March 2021}}|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===No music or speech=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Set your audio quality to 22 kHz or 44 kHz in the games audio menu}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Small HUD at high resolutions=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Force resolution with Peixoto patch<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/soldier_of_fortune_series/is_there_a_way_to_change_the_size_of_the_hud|title=Is there a way to change the size of the HUD? - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Choose low resolution in game. | ||
+ | # Download and extract [https://www.patreon.com/user?u=44312848 Peixoto's Patch]. | ||
+ | # Run {{file|Peixoto.bat}}. | ||
+ | # Add {{file|SoF.exe}} as an OpenGL game. | ||
+ | # Enable forced resolution. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |metal support = | ||
+ | |metal support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = DirectSound | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = SDL | ||
+ | |interface notes = SDL is Linux only. | ||
+ | |input = Feel Foundation Classes | ||
+ | |input notes = 1.0.10<br>1.1.00 | ||
+ | |cutscenes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = GameSpy, World Opponent Network | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= The original release from 2000 used WON; later patched to use GameSpy instead.<ref>[https://www.gamefront.com/games/soldier-of-fortune/article/sof-1-07f-fixed-patch-has-been-released SoF 1.07f (Fixed) Patch has been released!]</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=http://sof1.megalag.org/gamespy/|title=SoF1 GameSpy master server|date=May 2023}}</ref> The Platinum Edition uses GameSpy. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Modifications=== | ||
+ | ====[https://github.com/crystice-softworks/QeffectsGL QeffectsGL]==== | ||
+ | {{ii}} OpenGL pseudo-driver (wrapper) that adds [https://github.com/crystice-softworks/QeffectsGL?tab=readme-ov-file#effects graphical enhancements] to OpenGL-based games. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Installation|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/crystice-softworks/QeffectsGL?tab=readme-ov-file#setup | ||
+ | |title=crystice-softworks/QeffectsGL :: Github|date=April 2024}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download the latest [https://github.com/crystice-softworks/QeffectsGL/releases/latest release]. | ||
+ | # Place {{file|opengl32.dll}} and {{file|QeffectsGL.ini}} into the {{folder|{{P|game}}}}. | ||
+ | # Run the game; make sure the {{file|QeffectsGL.log}} file is created; this means that game has successfully hooked the wrapper. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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− | |minOS = 95 | + | |minOS = 95 |
− | |minCPU = Pentium | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 233 MHz |
− | | | + | |minRAM = 64 MB |
|minHD = 800 MB | |minHD = 800 MB | ||
|minGPU = SVGA | |minGPU = SVGA | ||
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = 98 |
− | |recCPU = Pentium II | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium II 400 MHz |
− | | | + | |recRAM = 128 MB |
+ | |recHD = | ||
+ | |recGPU = OpenGL support | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{System requirements | ||
+ | |OSfamily = Linux | ||
+ | |||
+ | |minOS = Linux Kernel 2.2.x and glibc-2.1 | ||
+ | |minCPU = Intel Pentium II | ||
+ | |minRAM = 32 MB | ||
+ | |minHD = 150 MB | ||
+ | |minGPU = 640x480 resolution; XFree86 version 3.3.5 or newer; 16-bit color | ||
+ | |||
+ | |recOS = | ||
+ | |recCPU = | ||
+ | |recRAM = 64 MB | ||
|recHD = 800 MB | |recHD = 800 MB | ||
− | |recGPU = | + | |recGPU = |
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 23:28, 17 September 2024
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 | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, FPS |
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
Soldier of Fortune is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person action and FPS game in the Soldier of Fortune series.
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.
- A Tactical Low-Violence Version was also sold in retail, with permanently disabled gore.
Demo versions
- Free demo versions are available from GameFront: Windows (standard), Windows (low-violence), Linux.
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 mod for Soldier of Fortune adds new features, solves problems with modern systems, and blocks the engine's security vulnerabilities not found within the official 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 | $HOME/.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 | $HOME/.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. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | High frame rate may cause the player character to slide across the floor when moving.[citation needed] Cap the frame rate at 60 FPS, or set the monitor to 60 Hz. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
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]. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Czech | Fan - 1 dub. | |||
French | ||||
Italian | Fan translation, download. | |||
Polish | Fan translation, download. | |||
Spanish | Fan translation, download. | |||
Turkish | Fan translation, download. | |||
Ukrainian | Fan translation & dubbing by TSF, download. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 32 | |||
Online play | 32 | The official GameSpy service shut down in 2014; SoFplus has an alternate master server. |
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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Game does not start
Install SoFplus |
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Game refuses to boot but the process is visible in the taskbar
- Appeared to be fixed in the SoFPlus 2022-04-07 release (v54919).
Rename executable[1] |
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Use Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit[5] |
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Low frame rate
Fix low FPS[citation needed] |
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Run SoF.exe in compatibility mode for Windows 7
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Mouse skipping
Disabling Logitech mouse software can fix this issue |
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Lowering the mouse polling rate to 250 or 125 Hz may alleviate the issue |
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Sliding movement
- When moving, the character will slide across the floor.
- Can be observed in the first level's bathroom area whilst crouching and during the train section at the end, where the character will slide off the train's roof after jumping on it.
Cap the frame rate at 60 FPS[citation needed] |
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Set the monitor refresh rate to 60 Hz[citation needed] |
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No music or speech
Set your audio quality to 22 kHz or 44 kHz in the games audio menu |
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Small HUD at high resolutions
Force resolution with Peixoto patch[6] |
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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 | The original release from 2000 used WON; later patched to use GameSpy instead.[7][8] The Platinum Edition uses GameSpy. |
Modifications
QeffectsGL
- OpenGL pseudo-driver (wrapper) that adds graphical enhancements to OpenGL-based games.
Installation[9] |
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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 | |
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).
References
- ↑ Installation instructions - last accessed on 2022-02-21
- ↑ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Aureal A3D Central - 3D Sound Software list - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Games FAQ: Soldier of Fortune - Quantex Zone - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ gog.com - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Is there a way to change the size of the HUD? - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ SoF 1.07f (Fixed) Patch has been released!
- ↑ SoF1 GameSpy master server - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ crystice-softworks/QeffectsGL :: Github - last accessed on April 2024