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{{ii}} Caused by Red Faction's native incompatibility with modern versions of Windows. | {{ii}} Caused by Red Faction's native incompatibility with modern versions of Windows. | ||
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{{star}} Fix provided by digital_ruler and goober.<ref>http://nebulamods.com/rf/steam/</ref> | {{star}} Fix provided by digital_ruler and goober.<ref>http://nebulamods.com/rf/steam/</ref> | ||
* Install Pure Faction as outlined [[#Pure Faction|above]]. | * Install Pure Faction as outlined [[#Pure Faction|above]]. | ||
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{{ii}} Caused by Red Faction's native incompatibility with modern versions of Windows. | {{ii}} Caused by Red Faction's native incompatibility with modern versions of Windows. | ||
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{{star}} Fix provided by digital_ruler and goober.<ref>http://nebulamods.com/rf/steam/rf_pfdx8.php</ref> | {{star}} Fix provided by digital_ruler and goober.<ref>http://nebulamods.com/rf/steam/rf_pfdx8.php</ref> | ||
* Install Pure Faction as outlined [[#Pure Faction|above]]. | * Install Pure Faction as outlined [[#Pure Faction|above]]. | ||
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{{ii}} Only required if the message persists after installing Pure Faction. | {{ii}} Only required if the message persists after installing Pure Faction. | ||
* Ensure the Pure Faction launcher is set to "Windowed" or "Stretched Windowed" mode. | * Ensure the Pure Faction launcher is set to "Windowed" or "Stretched Windowed" mode. | ||
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* Install Pure Faction as outlined [[#Pure Faction|above]]. | * Install Pure Faction as outlined [[#Pure Faction|above]]. | ||
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{{star}} Fix provided by digital_ruler and goober.<ref>http://nebulamods.com/rf/steam/rf_sub.php</ref> | {{star}} Fix provided by digital_ruler and goober.<ref>http://nebulamods.com/rf/steam/rf_sub.php</ref> | ||
1) Install Pure Faction as noted [[#Pure Faction|above]]. | 1) Install Pure Faction as noted [[#Pure Faction|above]]. | ||
Revision as of 22:44, 8 August 2012
Template:Infobox Key Points
- Almost all known bugs, and issues resulting from incompatibility with newer versions of Windows can be resolved by installing the Pure Faction patch.
- Natively suffers from a number of problems when attempting to run on a modern operating system, such as Windows 7.
General Information
See Also
Windows
Availability
Steam
- Includes a number of fixes specific to running the game on modern operating systems, however, a more substantial number of fixes can be obtained by downloading the fan-made Pure Faction patch.
Improvements
Patches
Pure Faction
- Pure Faction is a fan-made patch currently in its third version designed to improve the game's playability on modern operating systems.
- Fixes to almost all known Red Faction issues.
- The ability to display the game in any resolution (including widescreen) with a fully functional HUD.[1]
- Mouse lag reduction.
- Weapon and security bug-fixes.
- General improvements and optimisations for NT operating systems such as Windows XP, Vista and 7.
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Mods
- Faction Files mod site.
Game Data
Save Game Location
Cloud Syncing
Template:Save Game Cloud Syncing
Video Settings
File:Red-faction-video-settings.jpg
Standard in-game video settings.
Widescreen Resolution
- The Pure Faction patch includes true 16:10 and 16:9 support for widescreen play, including a fix for HUD issues that were previously prevalent in any widescreen fixes.
Multi-Monitor
- Again, Pure Faction includes native multi-monitor support for 3x1. However, WSGF rated the support grade C due to significant HUD issues affecting gameplay.[2]
Field Of View (FOV)
- Custom FOV settings can be applied by installing the Pure Faction patch.[3]
Windowed
- A windowed mode can be enabled by installing Pure Faction.[4]
Anisotropic Filtering (AF)
- Bilinear and Trilinear filtering available by default, but Anisotropic Filtering can be forced through the NVIDIA Control Panel.[5]
Anti-Aliasing (AA)
- Can be forced through the NVIDIA Control Panel.[6]
Input Settings
File:Red-faction-key-remapping.jpg
In-game key remapping.
Issues Fixed
At Least 8 MB of Video Memory is Required
- Error message on startup.
- Caused by Red Faction's native incompatibility with modern versions of Windows.
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Unable to Initialize DirectX 8.0
- Error message on startup.
- Caused by Red Faction's native incompatibility with modern versions of Windows.
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Stuttering/Glitching/Crashing
- Caused by Red Faction's native incompatibility with modern versions of Windows.
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Sub Explodes When it Hits Water
- Bug sometimes encountered during the campaign, which causes the submarine to explode upon contact with the sub bay water.
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System Requirements
References
- ↑ http://www.redfaction.com/gb/forums/topic/806
- ↑ http://www.wsgf.org/dr/red-faction-pure-faction
- ↑ http://has-this-game-windowed-mode.com/?mode=letter&letter=r#g92
- ↑ http://has-this-game-windowed-mode.com/?mode=letter&letter=r#g92
- ↑ http://85.12.17.141/showthread.php?t=33437
- ↑ http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=932970&page=5