Difference between revisions of "Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter"
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{{Fixbox|description=Use intro skip|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://tweakguides.pcgamingwiki.com/GRAW_8.html|title=TweakGuides.com - Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter Tweak Guide|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use intro skip|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://tweakguides.pcgamingwiki.com/GRAW_8.html|title=TweakGuides.com - Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter Tweak Guide|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
# Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/641-tom-clancys-ghost-recon-advanced-warfighter-intro-skip Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter intro skip]. | # Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/641-tom-clancys-ghost-recon-advanced-warfighter-intro-skip Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter intro skip]. | ||
− | # | + | # Extract its contents to {{folder|{{P|game}}\Data\movies}} and overwrite the existing files. |
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===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]=== | ||
− | {{ii}} With Nvidia graphics cards, true | + | {{ii}} With Nvidia graphics cards, true anti-aliasing can be forcibly enabled via [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]] with the Antialiasing compatibility bit <code>0x00001241</code>.<ref>http://www.ghostrecon.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=56139</ref> |
==Input== | ==Input== | ||
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|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
|self-hosting = true | |self-hosting = true | ||
− | |self-hosting notes = | + | |self-hosting notes = Patch 1.30 adds dedicated server software in the installation folder. |
|direct ip = unknown | |direct ip = unknown | ||
|direct ip notes = | |direct ip notes = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Crash at launch=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Install [[Glossary:PhysX#System Software versions|Nvidia PhysX Legacy System Software v9.13.0604]]|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} May requires the Ageia PhysX PPU1 or PPU2 with Ageia driver 7.11.13 instead.{{cn|February 2024}} | ||
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===Visual glitches when looking through scopes=== | ===Visual glitches when looking through scopes=== | ||
{{--}} When looking through scopes with patch 1.35 installed, many objects may appear black. | {{--}} When looking through scopes with patch 1.35 installed, many objects may appear black. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Use a custom version of dxwrapper|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use a custom version of dxwrapper|fix= | ||
# Download [https://github.com/elishacloud/wiki-attachments/raw/master/dxwrapper/Games/FarCry/FarCry-fix.zip custom version of dxwrapper]. | # Download [https://github.com/elishacloud/wiki-attachments/raw/master/dxwrapper/Games/FarCry/FarCry-fix.zip custom version of dxwrapper]. | ||
− | # | + | # Extract it to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. |
}} | }} | ||
===Falling through terrain=== | ===Falling through terrain=== | ||
− | {{--}} In the Steam version | + | {{--}} In the Steam version, the player can fall through the terrain. This becomes an issue in mission 5 (Mayday! Mayday!) if going too far north, and in mission 6 (Ready for bear) which happens before exiting the APC. |
{{Fixbox|description=Rename patch.bundle|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Rename patch.bundle|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\bundles}} |
− | # Rename | + | # Rename {{file|patch.bundle}} to {{file|Xpatch.bundle}}. |
{{ii}} This change may break multiplayer but can be reverted if necessary.<ref>http://forum.gamesvillage.it/showthread.php?911906-126-Steam-Offerte-di-fine-settimana-e-non&p=29382739&viewfull=1#post29382739</ref> | {{ii}} This change may break multiplayer but can be reverted if necessary.<ref>http://forum.gamesvillage.it/showthread.php?911906-126-Steam-Offerte-di-fine-settimana-e-non&p=29382739&viewfull=1#post29382739</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | ===Cross-com does not work (middle mouse button)=== | |
− | + | {{--}} In the Steam version, the middle mouse button does not seem to function as it should, i.e. ordering soldiers to execute a command. The following fix will allow the opening of the command menu, but only to issue move orders, not other commands. | |
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− | ===Cross-com | ||
− | In the Steam version, the middle mouse button does not seem to function as it should, i.e. | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Editing ctrl_set_def.xml|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Editing ctrl_set_def.xml|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Settings}}. |
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|ctrl_set_def.xml}} in a text editor. |
− | # Change the line | + | # Change the line: |
<code><button id="hud_select" binding="2" device="mouse" group="misc"/></code> to<br /> | <code><button id="hud_select" binding="2" device="mouse" group="misc"/></code> to<br /> | ||
<code><button id="hud_select" binding="2" device="mouse" group="tactics"/></code>. | <code><button id="hud_select" binding="2" device="mouse" group="tactics"/></code>. | ||
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===Temporary freeze at startup=== | ===Temporary freeze at startup=== | ||
− | The retail version of GRAW is still looking for the GameSpy servers on startup but | + | {{ii}} The retail version of GRAW is still looking for the [[GameSpy]] servers on startup, but does not get a response since its 2014 shutdown. This lookup causes a temporary freeze, about 20 seconds long. This can be prevented by editing the Windows hosts file, but may conflict with GameSpy alternatives for other games. |
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{{Fixbox|description=Editing Windows Hosts File|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Editing Windows Hosts File|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Go to the | + | # Go to the {{folder|{{windir}}\System32\drivers\etc}}. |
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|hosts}} with a text editor running as administrator. |
# Add the following lines at the bottom: | # Add the following lines at the bottom: | ||
<code>127.0.0.1 greconawf.available.gamespy.com</code><br /> | <code>127.0.0.1 greconawf.available.gamespy.com</code><br /> | ||
<code>127.0.0.1 key.gamespy.com</code><br /> | <code>127.0.0.1 key.gamespy.com</code><br /> | ||
<code>127.0.0.1 greconawf.ms0.gamespy.com</code> | <code>127.0.0.1 greconawf.ms0.gamespy.com</code> | ||
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{{Middleware | {{Middleware | ||
|physics = PhysX | |physics = PhysX | ||
− | |physics notes = May require the [ | + | |physics notes = May require the [[Glossary:PhysX#System Software versions|Nvidia PhysX Legacy System Software]]. |
|audio = OpenAL | |audio = OpenAL | ||
|audio notes = | |audio notes = | ||
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|minOS = 2000, XP | |minOS = 2000, XP | ||
− | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz |
|minRAM = 1 GB | |minRAM = 1 GB | ||
|minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 6/7 series | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 6/7 series |
Revision as of 17:15, 24 February 2024
Developers | |
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GRIN | |
Publishers | |
Ubisoft | |
Engines | |
Diesel | |
Release dates | |
Windows | May 3, 2006 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 80 |
IGDB | 93 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, FPS, Shooter, Tactical shooter |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Contemporary, North America, Sci-fi |
Series | Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon |
Warnings
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person action, FPS, shooter and tactical shooter game in the Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon series.
General information
Availability
Essential improvements
Patches
Patch 1.35 updates the game to the latest version. Mirror.
Skip intro videos
Use intro skip[1] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\data\settings\renderer_settings.xml <path-to-game>\data\sound\settings.xml <path-to-game>\Settings\ctrl_set_def.xml[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/13640/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Settings\profiles[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/13640/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | Hor+ gameplay and cut-scenes, spanned but stretched UI.[2] | ||
4K Ultra HD | Text scales very poorly at higher resolutions. Other HUD elements scale properly. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | See Field of View. | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Ingame with "edge smoothing". Also see Anti-aliasing (AA). | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Confirmed 144 Hz |
Field of View
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Can be modified by editing |
Anti-aliasing (AA)
- With Nvidia graphics cards, true anti-aliasing can be forcibly enabled via Nvidia Profile Inspector with the Antialiasing compatibility bit
0x00001241
.[4]
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | Up to 7.0 output through OpenAL. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | EAX 4.0. | |
Royalty free audio |
- OpenAL Soft 1.19.0 and 1.19.1 cause distorted audio in Diesel engine games. OpenAL Soft 1.20.1 fixes the audio.
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Fan translation, download. | |||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Local retail only. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation by GameVicio, download. | |||
Russian | Local retail only. | |||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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LAN play | |||
Online play | GameSpy services have been shut down;[5] see GameSpy for workarounds. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | Patch 1.30 adds dedicated server software in the installation folder. | |
Direct IP |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Issues fixed
Crash at launch
Install Nvidia PhysX Legacy System Software v9.13.0604[citation needed] |
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- May requires the Ageia PhysX PPU1 or PPU2 with Ageia driver 7.11.13 instead.[citation needed]
Visual glitches when looking through scopes
- When looking through scopes with patch 1.35 installed, many objects may appear black.
Use a custom version of dxwrapper |
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|
Falling through terrain
- In the Steam version, the player can fall through the terrain. This becomes an issue in mission 5 (Mayday! Mayday!) if going too far north, and in mission 6 (Ready for bear) which happens before exiting the APC.
Rename patch.bundle[citation needed] |
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Cross-com does not work (middle mouse button)
- In the Steam version, the middle mouse button does not seem to function as it should, i.e. ordering soldiers to execute a command. The following fix will allow the opening of the command menu, but only to issue move orders, not other commands.
Editing ctrl_set_def.xml[citation needed] |
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Temporary freeze at startup
- The retail version of GRAW is still looking for the GameSpy servers on startup, but does not get a response since its 2014 shutdown. This lookup causes a temporary freeze, about 20 seconds long. This can be prevented by editing the Windows hosts file, but may conflict with GameSpy alternatives for other games.
Editing Windows Hosts File[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | PhysX | May require the Nvidia PhysX Legacy System Software. |
Audio | OpenAL | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy |
System requirements
Windows[7] | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 2000, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz | Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz or equivalent |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 6/7 series ATI Radeon 9600-9800/X series 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9 compatible Shader model 2.0 support |
256 MB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9 compatible (PC audio solution containing Dolby Digital Live required for Dolby Digital audio) | |
Other | 64 Kbps upstream or faster broadband connection |
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). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 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 (13640) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ TweakGuides.com - Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter Tweak Guide - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:AlRayes BRN on 2020-08-16
- Tested the game on a 3440x1440 monitor
- ↑ Steam Discussions - last accessed on 2022-02-01
- ↑ http://www.ghostrecon.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=56139
- ↑ Pricing | GameSpy Technology
- ↑ http://forum.gamesvillage.it/showthread.php?911906-126-Steam-Offerte-di-fine-settimana-e-non&p=29382739&viewfull=1#post29382739
- ↑ Official system requirements from publisher's website - last accessed on May 2023