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− | {{ | + | {{Disambig|the 2004 game|Vietnam DLC|[[Battlefield: Bad Company 2]]}} |
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
− | |cover = | + | |cover = Battlefield Vietnam (PC Cover).png |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/developer|DICE Canada}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|DICE Canada|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.ibtimes.com/battlefield-vietnam-celebrates-ten-year-anniversary-ea-dice-discusses-iconic-game-1561853|title='Battlefield Vietnam' Celebrates Ten Year Anniversary, EA DICE Discusses The Iconic Game - International Business Times|date=2017-01-31}}</ref>}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}} | ||
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 14, 2004}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 14, 2004}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|battlefield-vietnam|84}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{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, Shooter }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Automobile, Flight, Helicopter, Naval/watercraft, Tank, Transport, Truck }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Asia, Cold War}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Battlefield }} | ||
+ | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20060207143021/http://www.ea.com/official/battlefield/vietnam/us/home.jsp?ncc=1 | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
+ | |hltb = 944 | ||
+ | |igdb = battlefield-vietnam | ||
+ | |strategywiki = Battlefield Vietnam | ||
+ | |lutris = battlefield-vietnam | ||
+ | |mobygames = 12397 | ||
|wikipedia = Battlefield Vietnam | |wikipedia = Battlefield Vietnam | ||
+ | |winehq = 2593 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
− | + | ||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{mm}} [http://planetbattlefield.gamespy.com/battlefield-vietnam/?game=5 Battlefield Vietnam] hub on Planet Battlefield | {{mm}} [http://planetbattlefield.gamespy.com/battlefield-vietnam/?game=5 Battlefield Vietnam] hub on Planet Battlefield | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://forums.battlefield.com/en-us/categories/battlefield-legacy-all-other-bf The Battlefield series on Battlelog] - PC section. | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://answers.ea.com/t5/Other-Battlefield-Games/bd-p/battlefield-1942 EA Answers HQ] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability| |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v2}}. | | Windows }} |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{DLC| | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| World War 2 Mod | See [[#Mods|Mods]]. | Windows }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | {{Image|Battlefield Vietnam profile settings.png|In-game profile settings.}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Patches=== | ||
+ | The latest updates bring Battlefield Vietnam up to version '''1.21'''. This requires installation of: | ||
+ | * [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1016-battlefield-vietnam-patch-12-121/ Battlefield Vietnam Patch 1.2] (Full) | ||
+ | * [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1016-battlefield-vietnam-patch-12-121/ Battlefield Vietnam Patch 1.21] (Incremental, Requires 1.2 to be installed) | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Online play support=== | ||
+ | Either downloading a patched executable or editing the Windows hosts file will restore the in-game server browser functionality.<br /> | ||
+ | Alternatively, it is also possible to join a server directly by using the "Add Server" feature of the in-game server browser (for a list of servers visit the [https://www.gametracker.com/search/bfv/ Game Tracker page]).<br /> | ||
+ | Or see [[GameSpy]] for universal solutions. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Download the [http://team-simple.org/download/ patched executable] (uses Qtracker server)|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://team-simple.org/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=54995#p54995|title=GameSpy shutdown and Battlefield 1942 (Page 1) / News and Announcements / SiMPLE | Forum|date=2018-02-09}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Edit hosts file (Qtracker)|ref=<ref name=Wasch>{{Refcheck|user=Waschbär|date=2018-02-09}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to {{file|{{P|windir}}\System32\drivers\etc|folder}}. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|hosts}} with a text editor running as administrator. | ||
+ | # Add the following lines and save the file. | ||
+ | <pre> | ||
+ | 65.112.87.186 bfvietnam.available.gamespy.com | ||
+ | 65.112.87.186 bfvietnam.master.gamespy.com | ||
+ | 65.112.87.186 bfvietnam.ms0.gamespy.com | ||
+ | </pre> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===PunkBuster updates=== | ||
+ | Support for the anti-cheat software PunkBuster in BFV has been discontinued by [http://www.evenbalance.com/ Evenbalance]. Most servers do not have it enabled anymore, so it is recommended to move the contents of {{file|{{P|game}}\pb|folder}} to a backup folder to avoid any disconnects by its service.<br /> | ||
+ | If an up-to-date version is required however, follow the steps below. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Update PunkBuster manually|ref=<ref name=Wasch />|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}} Make sure the PunkBuster service is installed and working properly by using the [http://evenbalance.com/downloads.php PunkBuster Service Installer (pbsvc)]. A reboot is required if it is installed for the first time. | ||
+ | # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1028-battlefield-vietnam-2004-punkbuster-files/ PunkBuster files for Battlefield Vietnam]. | ||
+ | # Extract the contents to {{file|{{P|game}}\pb|folder}}, overwriting any older files. | ||
+ | # Enable PunkBuster in-game in the lower right corner of the server browser. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===Skip intro videos=== |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Launch the game with {{code|+restart 1}} [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]|ref=<ref name=Wasch />}} | |
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− | == | + | {{Fixbox|description=Modify intro video files|ref=<ref name=Wasch />|fix= |
− | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Movies\}}. | |
− | {{ | + | # Delete or rename the files {{file|Dice.bik}}, {{file|EA.bik}}, {{file|Intro.bik}} and {{file|Legal.bik}}. |
− | {{ | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | {{Fixbox|description=Modify intro video files|ref=<ref name=Wasch />|fix= |
− | {{ | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Movies\}}. |
− | {{ | + | # Delete or rename the files {{file|Dice.bik}}, {{file|EA.bik}}, {{file|Intro.bik}} and {{file|Legal.bik}}. |
}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ==Game data== |
− | + | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | |
− | + | {{Game data| | |
− | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|game}}\Mods\BfVietnam\settings\Profiles\{{P|uid}}\}} | |
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Video | + | {{Image|Battlefield Vietnam video settings.png |In-game video settings.}} |
− | |wsgf link = | + | {{ii}} A method of [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Frame rate capping]] is recommended, as the game has no FPS limit and does not support Vsync by default. |
+ | {{Video | ||
+ | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/battlefield-vietnam | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = silver | |widescreen wsgf award = silver | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | |multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | ||
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
− | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = hackable |
− | |widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | + | |widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. HUD slightly stretched. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = hackable |
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. HUD stretched but playable. |
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = hackable |
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. HUD slightly stretched. |
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
|fov notes = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]. | |fov notes = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]. | ||
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
|windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | |windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = hackable |
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = Set to windowed and use external tools, see [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|glossary page]]. |
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = false |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = false |
− | |vsync notes = | + | |upscaling tech = |
− | | | + | |upscaling notes = |
− | | | + | |vsync = hackable |
− | | | + | |vsync notes = See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]. |
− | | | + | |60 fps = true |
− | |color blind = | + | |60 fps notes = |
− | |color blind notes = | + | |120 fps = true |
+ | |120 fps notes = | ||
+ | |hdr = false | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = false | ||
+ | |color blind notes = No general support but crosshair color can be adjusted. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Any form of widescreen resolution will, aside from a stretched HUD, cause a minor animation glitch when firing handheld weapons. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Download and extract the [http://team-simple.org/download/ patched executable]|ref=<ref name=Wasch />|fix= | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | = | + | {{Fixbox|description=Widescreen resolution|ref=<ref name=Wasch />|fix= |
− | + | # Launch the game and create a new custom profile. | |
− | + | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | |
− | + | # Open the folder to the desired profile. | |
− | + | # Open {{file|Video.con}} and change the values of {{code|game.setGameDisplayMode}} to desired resolution (for example {{code|game.setGameDisplayMode 1920 1080 32 0}}). | |
+ | }} | ||
− | Open | + | ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Edit VideoDefault.con|ref=<ref name=Wasch />|fix= | ||
+ | # Open {{file|{{P|game}}\Mods\BfVietnam\settings\VideoDefault.con}} with a text editor. | ||
+ | # Modify the line {{code|renderer.fieldOfView}} with a new value. | ||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
− | + | 1 - 4:3 (default) | |
+ | 1.33333 - 16:9 | ||
+ | 1.2 - 16:10 | ||
+ | 1.25 - 15:9 | ||
+ | 1.75 - 21:9</pre> | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | |
− | </ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Windowed mode|ref=<ref name=Wasch />|fix= |
+ | # Open {{file|{{P|game}}\Mods\BfVietnam\settings\VideoDefault.con}}. | ||
+ | # Change the value of {{code|renderer.setFullScreen 1}} to {{code|0}}. | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | ===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]=== | |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Edit VideoDefault.con|ref=<ref name=Wasch />|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|Video.con}} with a text editor. | ||
+ | # Add the line {{code|renderer.VSyncEnabled 1}} and save the file. | ||
− | + | '''Notes''' | |
− | + | {{--}} Introduces noticeable input lag. | |
− | + | }} | |
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− | + | ==Input== | |
− | + | {{Input | |
− | |||
− | ==Input | ||
− | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
− | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = false |
− | |acceleration option notes = | + | |acceleration option notes = No acceleration. |
+ | |mouse sensitivity = true | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = true | |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 = | ||
− | |controller support = | + | |touchscreen = false |
− | |controller support notes = | + | |touchscreen notes = |
− | |full controller = | + | |controller support = true |
+ | |controller support notes = Only for vehicles. Mouse look can not be mapped to analogue sticks. | ||
+ | |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 = true |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
+ | |xbox prompts = false | ||
+ | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
+ | |impulse triggers = false | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = false | ||
+ | |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= false | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = false | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = true | ||
+ | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
+ | |haptic feedback = false | ||
+ | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
+ | |simultaneous input = true | ||
+ | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input api = false | ||
+ | |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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | <gallery> | ||
+ | Battlefield Vietnam common controls settings 1.png|In-game common controls settings (1). | ||
+ | Battlefield Vietnam common controls settings 2.png|In-game common controls settings (2). | ||
+ | Battlefield Vietnam infantry controls settings.png|In-game infantry controls settings. | ||
+ | Battlefield Vietnam land air controls settings.png|In-game air controls settings. | ||
+ | Battlefield Vietnam land and sea controls settings.png|In-game land and sea controls settings. | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Image|Battlefield Vietnam sound settings.png |In-game sound settings.}} |
+ | {{Audio | ||
|separate volume = false | |separate volume = false | ||
− | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = |
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
− | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.1 <ref> | + | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.1.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040428173831/http://www.soundblaster.com/vietnam/|title=Battlefield Vietnam - SoundBlaster.com (retrieved)|date=May 2023}}</ref> See [[#Surround sound|Surround sound]]. |
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
− | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
|mute on focus lost = false | |mute on focus lost = false | ||
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
− | |eax support notes = EAX 1, EAX 2, EAX 3 | + | |eax support notes = EAX 1, EAX 2, EAX 3. |
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Surround sound|Surround sound]]=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Surround sound is only available when using EAX as sound provider in the audio settings. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Install IndirectSound|ref=<ref name=Wasch />|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [http://indirectsound.com/downloads.html IndirectSound] and extract the files to {{file|{{P|game}}|folder}}. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|dsound.ini}} and change <code>eax1 = false</code> to <code>eax1 = true</code>. | ||
+ | # Start the game and set the sound provider in the audio settings to '''"Creative Labs EAX (TM)"''', choose the current speaker configuration and click '''"Save"''' to confirm the changes. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/68-creative-alchemy/ ALchemy] (Creative sound card required)|ref=<ref name=Wasch />|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Traditional Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan - [https://www.abcgames.cz/?p=preklady_zobraz&id=6492 1] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Hungarian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation. Download available on [https://magyaritasok.hu/download/163/battlefield-vietnam magyaritasok.hu]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Japanese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Korean | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Network== | ||
+ | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
+ | |local play = | ||
+ | |local play players = | ||
+ | |local play modes = | ||
+ | |local play notes = | ||
+ | |lan play = true | ||
+ | |lan play players = 64 | ||
+ | |lan play modes = Co-op, Versus | ||
+ | |lan play notes = | ||
+ | |online play = hackable | ||
+ | |online play players = 64 | ||
+ | |online play modes = Co-op, Versus | ||
+ | |online play notes = The official [[GameSpy]] service has been shut down; see [[#Online play support|Online play support]]. | ||
+ | |asynchronous = | ||
+ | |asynchronous notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Network/Connections | ||
+ | |matchmaking = | ||
+ | |matchmaking notes = | ||
+ | |p2p = false | ||
+ | |p2p notes = | ||
+ | |dedicated = true | ||
+ | |dedicated notes = Dedicated server software available for [https://www.gamewatcher.com/mods/battlefield-vietnam-mod/dedicated-full-server-1-2 Windows] ([https://www.bf-games.net/downloads/730/bfv-dedicated-server-win-v121-update.html +Patch]) and [ftp://largedownloads.ea.com/pub/misc/bfv_linded-v1.21-20041207.1627.run Linux]. | ||
+ | |self-hosting = true | ||
+ | |self-hosting notes = | ||
+ | |direct ip = true | ||
+ | |direct ip notes = | ||
+ | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
+ | |tcp = | ||
+ | |udp = 15567 | ||
+ | |upnp = unknown | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==VR support== | ||
+ | {{VR support | ||
+ | |gg3d name = | ||
+ | |native 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |iz3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |native 3d = unknown | ||
+ | |native 3d notes = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision = true | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120701021238/https://www.geforce.com/games-applications/pc-games/battlefield-vietnam|title=Battlefield Vietnam | GeForce|date=2018-02-10}} via Archive.org</ref> | ||
+ | |tridef 3d = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
+ | |iz3d = | ||
+ | |iz3d notes = | ||
+ | |vr only = | ||
+ | |htc vive = | ||
+ | |htc vive notes = | ||
+ | |oculus rift = | ||
+ | |oculus rift notes = | ||
+ | |osvr = | ||
+ | |osvr notes = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality notes = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
+ | |novint falcon = | ||
+ | |novint falcon notes = | ||
+ | |trackir = | ||
+ | |trackir notes = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
+ | |play area seated = | ||
+ | |play area seated notes = | ||
+ | |play area standing = | ||
+ | |play area standing notes = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | {{ii}} TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. | + | {{ii}} TweakGuides has created a [https://tweakguides.pcgamingwiki.com/BFV_1.html comprehensive guide] for fixing issues in this game. |
+ | |||
+ | ===Blackscreen/crash at launch=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Modify VideoDefault.con|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.dslreports.com/faq/7757 Why does it kick me to the destkop when I start BF? BattleField 1942 and Battlefield Vietnam - DSLReports, ISP Information|date=2018-02-09}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Open {{file|{{p|game}}\Mods\BfVietnam\Settings\VideoDefault.con}}. | ||
+ | # Change the value of {{code|renderer.allowAllRefreshRates 0}} to {{code|1}}. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Missing sound effects=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Battlefield Vietnam is missing some audio, like radio commands and vehicle music on all Windows os since Windows Vista. The fix below consist of lying about the windows version. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Install compatibility profile|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.bfmods.com/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=9715|title=Battlefield 1942 Mods, Modding Tutorials. Forums and Mod Downloads. • View topic - Investigating BFV no music problem|date=2018-02-16}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download and install the [https://www.moddb.com/games/battlefield-vietnam/downloads/bfv-sound-fix compatibility profile]. | ||
+ | # Remove any [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] setting on the game's executable. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Screen tearing on AMD drivers=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=2024-03-09}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Open the AMD Radeon Control Panel. | ||
+ | # Add the game executable. | ||
+ | # Turn on '''RADEON ENHANCED SYNC''', '''ANTILAG''' and '''WAIT FOR VERTICAL REFRESH'''. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Cannot change resolution in-game=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[dgVoodoo 2]]|ref={{cn|date=2024-03-09}}}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = 9.0b | ||
+ | |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 = | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = GameSpy | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
+ | |anticheat = PunkBuster | ||
+ | |anticheat notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Custom music=== | ||
+ | To play custom songs for the vehicle radios, place .mp3 files inside the folder {{file|{{P|game}}\My Music|folder}} and they will become available in the radio menu. Other players will still hear the default music even if they use the same songs. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Console commands=== | ||
+ | The console can be accessed by pressing {{key|~}}. Below are some common commands, for a more extensive list visit the [https://tweakguides.pcgamingwiki.com/BFV_7.html TweakGuides.com Tweak Guide]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | * {{code|fps 1}} Shows frames per second. | ||
+ | * {{code|hud 0}} Disables heads-up display. | ||
+ | * {{code|freecam 1}} Unlocks the camera while waiting for spawn (if allowed by server). | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Mods=== | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://www.moddb.com/games/battlefield-vietnam Mod DB landing page for Battlefield Vietnam] | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://www.moddb.com/mods/bfv-world-war-2/downloads/bfv-world-war-2-mod World War 2] - official modification by DICE which includes new maps, weapons and vehicles based on [[Battlefield 1942]]. | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://www.moddb.com/mods/point-of-existence-mod Point of Existence] - a total conversion which is based on a fictional conflict between Russia and the US in the early 21st century. | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://www.moddb.com/mods/eve-of-destruction Eve of Destruction] - additional content based on the Vietnam war. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = 98 | + | |minOS = 98 |
|minCPU = 933 MHz | |minCPU = 933 MHz | ||
− | | | + | |minRAM = 256 MB |
|minHD = 2 GB | |minHD = 2 GB | ||
− | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 3 |
|minVRAM = 64 MB | |minVRAM = 64 MB | ||
− | |minDX = 9 | + | |minDX = 9.0b |
+ | |recOS = ME, 2000, XP | ||
|recCPU = 1.2 GHz | |recCPU = 1.2 GHz | ||
− | | | + | |recRAM = 512 MB |
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 15:11, 23 July 2024
This page is for the 2004 game. For Vietnam DLC, see Battlefield: Bad Company 2.
Developers | |
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DICE Canada[1] | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Engines | |
Refractor 2 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 14, 2004 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 84 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, FPS, Shooter |
Vehicles | Automobile, Flight, Helicopter, Naval/watercraft, Tank, Transport, Truck |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Asia, Cold War |
Series | Battlefield |
⤏ Go to series page | |
Battlefield 1942 | 2002 |
Battlefield Vietnam | 2004 |
Battlefield 2 | 2005 |
Battlefield 2142 | 2006 |
Battlefield Heroes | 2009 |
Battlefield: Bad Company 2 | 2010 |
Battlefield Online | 2010 |
Battlefield Play4Free | 2011 |
Battlefield 3 | 2011 |
Battlefield 4 | 2013 |
Battlefield Hardline | 2015 |
Battlefield 1 | 2016 |
Battlefield V | 2018 |
Battlefield 2042 | 2021 |
Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
Battlefield Vietnam is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person action, FPS and shooter game in the Battlefield series.
General information
- Battlefield Vietnam hub on Planet Battlefield
- The Battlefield series on Battlelog - PC section.
- EA Answers HQ
Availability
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
World War 2 Mod | See Mods. |
Essential improvements
Patches
The latest updates bring Battlefield Vietnam up to version 1.21. This requires installation of:
- Battlefield Vietnam Patch 1.2 (Full)
- Battlefield Vietnam Patch 1.21 (Incremental, Requires 1.2 to be installed)
Online play support
Either downloading a patched executable or editing the Windows hosts file will restore the in-game server browser functionality.
Alternatively, it is also possible to join a server directly by using the "Add Server" feature of the in-game server browser (for a list of servers visit the Game Tracker page).
Or see GameSpy for universal solutions.
Download the patched executable (uses Qtracker server)[4] |
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Edit hosts file (Qtracker)[5] |
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65.112.87.186 bfvietnam.available.gamespy.com 65.112.87.186 bfvietnam.master.gamespy.com 65.112.87.186 bfvietnam.ms0.gamespy.com |
PunkBuster updates
Support for the anti-cheat software PunkBuster in BFV has been discontinued by Evenbalance. Most servers do not have it enabled anymore, so it is recommended to move the contents of <path-to-game>\pb
to a backup folder to avoid any disconnects by its service.
If an up-to-date version is required however, follow the steps below.
Update PunkBuster manually[5] |
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|
Skip intro videos
Launch the game with +restart 1 parameter[5]
|
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Modify intro video files[5] |
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|
Modify intro video files[5] |
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|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Mods\BfVietnam\settings\Profiles\<user-id>\[Note 2] |
Video
- A method of Frame rate capping is recommended, as the game has no FPS limit and does not support Vsync by default.
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. HUD slightly stretched. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | See Widescreen resolution. HUD stretched but playable. | ||
4K Ultra HD | See Widescreen resolution. HUD slightly stretched. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Set to windowed and use external tools, see glossary page. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See Vertical sync (Vsync). | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Color blind mode | No general support but crosshair color can be adjusted. |
Widescreen resolution
- Any form of widescreen resolution will, aside from a stretched HUD, cause a minor animation glitch when firing handheld weapons.
Download and extract the patched executable[5] |
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Widescreen resolution[5] |
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|
Field of view (FOV)
Edit VideoDefault.con[5] |
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1 - 4:3 (default) 1.33333 - 16:9 1.2 - 16:10 1.25 - 15:9 1.75 - 21:9 |
Windowed
Windowed mode[5] |
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|
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Edit VideoDefault.con[5] |
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Notes
|
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | No acceleration. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | Only for vehicles. Mouse look can not be mapped to analogue sticks. | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
---|---|---|
Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | Up to 7.1.[6] See Surround sound. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | EAX 1, EAX 2, EAX 3. | |
Royalty free audio |
Surround sound
- Surround sound is only available when using EAX as sound provider in the audio settings.
Install IndirectSound[5] |
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|
Use ALchemy (Creative sound card required)[5] |
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Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
Czech | Fan - 1 | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Fan translation. Download available on magyaritasok.hu. | |||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Korean | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 64 | Co-op, Versus |
||
Online play | 64 | Co-op, Versus The official GameSpy service has been shut down; see Online play support. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | Dedicated server software available for Windows (+Patch) and Linux. | |
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
---|---|
UDP | 15567 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Nvidia 3D Vision | [7] |
Issues fixed
- TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game.
Blackscreen/crash at launch
Modify VideoDefault.con[8] |
---|
|
Missing sound effects
- Battlefield Vietnam is missing some audio, like radio commands and vehicle music on all Windows os since Windows Vista. The fix below consist of lying about the windows version.
Install compatibility profile[9] |
---|
|
Screen tearing on AMD drivers
Instructions[citation needed] |
---|
|
Cannot change resolution in-game
Use dgVoodoo 2[citation needed] |
---|
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0b |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy | |
Anti-cheat | PunkBuster |
Custom music
To play custom songs for the vehicle radios, place .mp3 files inside the folder <path-to-game>\My Music
and they will become available in the radio menu. Other players will still hear the default music even if they use the same songs.
Console commands
The console can be accessed by pressing ~. Below are some common commands, for a more extensive list visit the TweakGuides.com Tweak Guide.
fps 1
Shows frames per second.hud 0
Disables heads-up display.freecam 1
Unlocks the camera while waiting for spawn (if allowed by server).
Mods
- Mod DB landing page for Battlefield Vietnam
- World War 2 - official modification by DICE which includes new maps, weapons and vehicles based on Battlefield 1942.
- Point of Existence - a total conversion which is based on a fictional conflict between Russia and the US in the early 21st century.
- Eve of Destruction - additional content based on the Vietnam war.
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98 | ME, 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) | 933 MHz | 1.2 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 3 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0b compatible |
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]
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 'Battlefield Vietnam' Celebrates Ten Year Anniversary, EA DICE Discusses The Iconic Game - International Business Times - last accessed on 2017-01-31
- ↑ 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
- ↑ GameSpy shutdown and Battlefield 1942 (Page 1) / News and Announcements / SiMPLE - last accessed on 2018-02-09
- ↑ 5.00 5.01 5.02 5.03 5.04 5.05 5.06 5.07 5.08 5.09 5.10 5.11 Verified by User:Waschbär on 2018-02-09
- ↑ Battlefield Vietnam - SoundBlaster.com (retrieved) - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Battlefield Vietnam - last accessed on 2018-02-10 via Archive.org
- ↑ Why does it kick me to the destkop when I start BF? BattleField 1942 and Battlefield Vietnam - DSLReports, ISP Information [missing title] - last accessed on 2018-02-09
- ↑ Battlefield 1942 Mods, Modding Tutorials. Forums and Mod Downloads. • View topic - Investigating BFV no music problem - last accessed on 2018-02-16