Difference between revisions of "Unreal Tournament 3"
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− | + | '''Key points''' | |
− | + | {{ii}} The serial key is used either for installation or tied to an online account for use with online play. Can also be activated via Steam using a retail serial key. | |
− | The serial key is used either for installation or tied to an online account for use with online play. Can also be activated via Steam using a retail serial key. | + | |
− | == | + | '''General information''' |
− | === Official === | + | {{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/13210/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
− | *[http://news.bigdownload.com/2009/05/04/download-unreal-tournament-3-patch-5/ | + | {{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=377 Steam Users' forum] - For game series |
− | *[http://www.gamefront.com/files/13414006/Unreal-Tournament-3-Titan-Pack/ Titan Pack] | + | {{mm}} [http://www.unrealtournament.com/ Official site] |
− | + | {{mm}} [http://forums.epicgames.com/forums/21-UT3-General-Chat Official forum] | |
+ | {{mm}} [http://planetunreal.gamespy.com/ Planet Unreal] | ||
+ | {{mm}} [http://unreal.wikia.com Unreal Wiki] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Improvements== | ||
+ | === Official Patch === | ||
+ | * The latest patch is [http://news.bigdownload.com/2009/05/04/download-unreal-tournament-3-patch-5/ version 5]. | ||
+ | * Only needed for retail versions. | ||
+ | |||
+ | === [http://www.gamefront.com/files/13414006/Unreal-Tournament-3-Titan-Pack/ Titan Pack] === | ||
+ | {{++}} Free DLC that adds a significant amount of fixes and content. | ||
+ | {{ii}} You don't need Titan Pack if you've bought the Black edition. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Game data== | ||
+ | {{Game Location Table| | ||
+ | {{Game Location Table/row|Save game location|}} | ||
+ | {{Game Location Table/row|Configuration files location|}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | === [[Save game cloud syncing]] === | ||
+ | {{Save Game Cloud Syncing | ||
+ | |steam_cloud = false | ||
+ | |steam_cloud_notes = | ||
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin_notes = | ||
+ | |uplay = | ||
+ | |uplay_notes = | ||
+ | |gamesave_manager = true | ||
+ | |gamesave_manager_notes = | ||
+ | |gamestow = true | ||
+ | |gamestow_notes = | ||
+ | |synctocloud = | ||
+ | |synctocloud_notes = | ||
+ | |square_enix = | ||
+ | |square_enix_notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Video settings== | ||
+ | [[File:game_settings.png|290px|right|thumb|Nothing currently here.]] | ||
+ | {{Video Settings | ||
+ | |wsgf_link =http://www.wsgf.org/dr/unreal-tournament-3 | ||
+ | |widescreen_wsgf_award =limited | ||
+ | |multimonitor_wsgf_award =limited | ||
+ | |widescreen_resolution =unknown | ||
+ | |widescreen_resolution_notes= | ||
+ | |multimonitor =unknown | ||
+ | |multimonitor_notes = | ||
+ | |fov =unknown | ||
+ | |fov_notes = | ||
+ | |windowed =unknown | ||
+ | |windowed_notes = | ||
+ | |fullscreen =unknown | ||
+ | |fullscreen_notes = | ||
+ | |anisotropic =unknown | ||
+ | |anisotropic_notes = | ||
+ | |antialiasing =unknown | ||
+ | |antialiasing_notes = | ||
+ | |vsync =unknown | ||
+ | |vsync_notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | |||
{{ii}} The vast majority of graphical tweaks are accomplished by editing the games .ini configuration files with a word editing program such as notepad. | {{ii}} The vast majority of graphical tweaks are accomplished by editing the games .ini configuration files with a word editing program such as notepad. | ||
{{ii}} TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found [http://www.tweakguides.com/UT3_1.html here]. | {{ii}} TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found [http://www.tweakguides.com/UT3_1.html here]. | ||
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SelfHeadMaxTexSize[4]=256</pre> | SelfHeadMaxTexSize[4]=256</pre> | ||
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=== Field of Vision Fix (FOV) === | === Field of Vision Fix (FOV) === | ||
− | Unreal Tournament 3 supports an FOV view slider in the options menu, however the slider moves to a maximum of 100 which is roughly correct for 16:10 displays. As described in [http://widescreengamingforum.com/dr/unreal-tournament-3 Widescreen Gaming Forum's article], a custom mutator, FreeFOV must be used to increase the FOV further for 16:9 displays. | + | {{ii}} Unreal Tournament 3 supports an FOV view slider in the options menu, however the slider moves to a maximum of 100 which is roughly correct for 16:10 displays. As described in [http://widescreengamingforum.com/dr/unreal-tournament-3 Widescreen Gaming Forum's article], a custom mutator, FreeFOV must be used to increase the FOV further for 16:9 displays. |
=== Multimonitor Support === | === Multimonitor Support === | ||
− | The game is compatible with AMD/ATI's Eyefinity solution and NVIDIA's Vision Surround solution although the HUD elements are enlarged and disproportional. Increasing the FOV can help with multimonitor displays but the weapon view models and HUD elements get in the way. [http://widescreengamingforum.com/dr/unreal-tournament-3 Widescreen Gaming Forum's article] also has an FOV fix for multimonitor displays as well as more information. | + | {{ii}} The game is compatible with AMD/ATI's Eyefinity solution and NVIDIA's Vision Surround solution although the HUD elements are enlarged and disproportional. Increasing the FOV can help with multimonitor displays but the weapon view models and HUD elements get in the way. [http://widescreengamingforum.com/dr/unreal-tournament-3 Widescreen Gaming Forum's article] also has an FOV fix for multimonitor displays as well as more information. |
=== Anti-Aliasing === | === Anti-Aliasing === | ||
− | Unreal Tournament 3 does not natively support anti-aliasing and must be forced through AMD/ATI or NVIDIA driver settings. | + | {{ii}} Unreal Tournament 3 does not natively support anti-aliasing and must be forced through AMD/ATI or NVIDIA driver settings. |
=== Anisotropic Filtering === | === Anisotropic Filtering === | ||
− | Unreal Tournament 3 does not have an anisotropic filtering option, it's changed through the "Texture Quality" option. Anisotropic filtering can be forced through AMD/ATI or NVIDIA driver settings. | + | {{ii}} Unreal Tournament 3 does not have an anisotropic filtering option, it's changed through the "Texture Quality" option. Anisotropic filtering can be forced through AMD/ATI or NVIDIA driver settings. |
+ | |||
+ | ==Input settings== | ||
+ | {{Input Settings | ||
+ | |key_remap =true | ||
+ | |key_remap_notes = | ||
+ | |acceleration_option = | ||
+ | |acceleration_option_notes = | ||
+ | |controller_support = | ||
+ | |controller_support_notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
== Mods == | == Mods == |
Revision as of 20:20, 30 May 2013
Unreal | |
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Unreal | 1998 |
Unreal Tournament | 1999 |
Unreal Tournament 2003 | 2002 |
Unreal II: The Awakening | 2003 |
Unreal Tournament 2004 | 2004 |
Unreal Tournament 3 | 2007 |
Unreal Tournament 4 | Cancelled |
Key points
- The serial key is used either for installation or tied to an online account for use with online play. Can also be activated via Steam using a retail serial key.
General information
- Steam Community Discussions
- Steam Users' forum - For game series
- Official site
- Official forum
- Planet Unreal
- Unreal Wiki
Improvements
Official Patch
- The latest patch is version 5.
- Only needed for retail versions.
Titan Pack
- Free DLC that adds a significant amount of fixes and content.
- You don't need Titan Pack if you've bought the Black edition.
Game data
Save game cloud syncing
Template:Save Game Cloud Syncing
Video settings
- The vast majority of graphical tweaks are accomplished by editing the games .ini configuration files with a word editing program such as notepad.
- TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found here.
Increase Player-Model Resolution
Insert these lines in your UTCustomChar.ini
file under [UTGame.UTCustomChar_Data]
BodyMaxTexSize[0]=2048 BodyMaxTexSize[1]=2048 BodyMaxTexSize[2]=256 BodyMaxTexSize[3]=256 BodyMaxTexSize[4]=512 HeadMaxTexSize[0]=2048 HeadMaxTexSize[1]=2048 HeadMaxTexSize[2]=512 HeadMaxTexSize[3]=256 HeadMaxTexSize[4]=256 SelfBodyMaxTexSize[0]=2048 SelfBodyMaxTexSize[1]=2048 SelfBodyMaxTexSize[2]=256 SelfBodyMaxTexSize[3]=256 SelfBodyMaxTexSize[4]=512 SelfHeadMaxTexSize[0]=2048 SelfHeadMaxTexSize[1]=2048 SelfHeadMaxTexSize[2]=512 SelfHeadMaxTexSize[3]=256 SelfHeadMaxTexSize[4]=256
Field of Vision Fix (FOV)
- Unreal Tournament 3 supports an FOV view slider in the options menu, however the slider moves to a maximum of 100 which is roughly correct for 16:10 displays. As described in Widescreen Gaming Forum's article, a custom mutator, FreeFOV must be used to increase the FOV further for 16:9 displays.
Multimonitor Support
- The game is compatible with AMD/ATI's Eyefinity solution and NVIDIA's Vision Surround solution although the HUD elements are enlarged and disproportional. Increasing the FOV can help with multimonitor displays but the weapon view models and HUD elements get in the way. Widescreen Gaming Forum's article also has an FOV fix for multimonitor displays as well as more information.
Anti-Aliasing
- Unreal Tournament 3 does not natively support anti-aliasing and must be forced through AMD/ATI or NVIDIA driver settings.
Anisotropic Filtering
- Unreal Tournament 3 does not have an anisotropic filtering option, it's changed through the "Texture Quality" option. Anisotropic filtering can be forced through AMD/ATI or NVIDIA driver settings.
Input settings
Mods
Various modifications, custom content such as characters, maps, mutators, and total-conversion mods can be downloaded and installed for Unreal Tournament 3.
Where to Download
Mods can be easily found through quick Google searches; there are many fan sites dedicated to Unreal Tournament 3 modding with the most popular being Beyond Unreal or Epic Games Official Forums. Epic Games Official Forums have a forum category for custom maps and mods. An Epic Games Forum post has the winners of the "Make Something Unreal" contest which list many great mods for different categories.
Maps
Maps are custom levels that are created using mod tools or editors.
- A forum user at Giant Bomb has compiled a list of essential maps, although some have broken links.
- A list of essential custom maps for Unreal Tournament 3 can be found on GameSpy's Planet Unreal website.
- Community Bonus Pack (CBP) is a famous map pack featuring many great high quality maps.
- The COMP (Competitive) Map Pack focuses more on competitive 1-on-1 style maps.
- The Unreal Old Friends Map Packs Volume 1 and Volume 2 contain a high amount of high quality maps in various game types.
Characters and Skins
Characters are unique custom races that can be downloaded, skins are different color schemes or textures for current existing races.
- Skins and characters can be downloaded from Beyond Unreal's Skin City website.
Total Conversion
Total conversion mods use the game's engine, while letting you play a whole new game, for example The Ball mod which is a single player total conversion mod.
- Total conversion mods can mostly be found in Mod DB's Unreal Tournament 3 page.
- The Haunted is the winner of the "Make Something Unreal" contest and one of many entries of the contest that have gone commercial as a stand alone game.
- Angels Fall First is a large scale sci-fi multiplayer mod that has now undergone UDK development.
- Renegade-X is a multiplayer mod that is a remake of the Command & Conquer: Renegade game.
Useful Links
- Steam only has a forum for the entire Unreal series rather than Unreal Tournament 3 itself. Contains useful information and a tutorial for installing mods and custom maps for all Unreal Tournament games.
- Official website for Unreal Tournament 3.
- Epic Games Official Forum for Unreal Tournament 3 containing custom content and lots of helpful tips and fixes.
- Wikipedia's article about Unreal Tournament 3 which is more about basic information about the game, it's development, story and plot.
- Widescreen Gaming Forum's wiki article about widescreen and multimonitor support.
- TweakGuides has an extensive section on tweaking various settings and options through .ini and other files.
- Ultron has a forum post that has various fixes and tweaks for the game.