Difference between revisions of "Red Faction: Armageddon"
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Skip intro videos|ref={{cn|date=June 2017}}|fix= |
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# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\build\pc\cache\</code>. | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\build\pc\cache\</code>. | ||
# Delete or rename <code>logo_THQ-V-RFA.bik</code>, <code>logo_SyfyGAMES.bik</code>, <code>logo_SPIKE.bik</code>, <code>legal_hd_PS3_no_esrb.bik</code>, <code>legal_hd_PS3-demo.bik</code>, <code>legal_hd_no_esrb.bik</code>, <code>legal_hd-demo.bik</code>, <code>legal_hd.bik</code> and <code>legal_hd_PS3.bik</code>. | # Delete or rename <code>logo_THQ-V-RFA.bik</code>, <code>logo_SyfyGAMES.bik</code>, <code>logo_SPIKE.bik</code>, <code>legal_hd_PS3_no_esrb.bik</code>, <code>legal_hd_PS3-demo.bik</code>, <code>legal_hd_no_esrb.bik</code>, <code>legal_hd-demo.bik</code>, <code>legal_hd.bik</code> and <code>legal_hd_PS3.bik</code>. | ||
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{{ii}} This game uses vertical FOV. See [http://themetalmuncher.github.io/fov-calc/ FOV Calculator] for help. | {{ii}} This game uses vertical FOV. See [http://themetalmuncher.github.io/fov-calc/ FOV Calculator] for help. | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Apply the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/421-red-faction-armageddon-fov-fix/ Red Faction: Armageddon FOV Fix]|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170516202258/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1978110&page=2#post25739194 RF Armageddon FOV - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix= |
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
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{{ii}} Stretched HUD and crosshair. | {{ii}} Stretched HUD and crosshair. | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set resolution in registry|ref=<ref>[http://www.wsgf.org/dr/red-faction-armageddon Red Faction Armageddon | WSGF]</ref>|fix= |
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# Go to <code>{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\Volition\Red Faction: Armageddon\Video Settings</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\Volition\Red Faction: Armageddon\Video Settings</code> | ||
# Set your resolution in <code>ResolutionWidth</code> and <code>ResolutionHeight</code>. | # Set your resolution in <code>ResolutionWidth</code> and <code>ResolutionHeight</code>. | ||
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{{ii}} This error is normally found on AMD machines. | {{ii}} This error is normally found on AMD machines. | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Update your motherboard BIOS|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix= |
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{{ii}} Carefully read manual to your motherboard and instructions how to update your BIOS. | {{ii}} Carefully read manual to your motherboard and instructions how to update your BIOS. | ||
{{ii}} This procedure can break your motherboard if applied incorrectly. | {{ii}} This procedure can break your motherboard if applied incorrectly. | ||
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{{ii}} On Windows 8, video settings might reset back to defaults after closing and relaunching the game. | {{ii}} On Windows 8, video settings might reset back to defaults after closing and relaunching the game. | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Change compatibility settings|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/55110/discussions/0/828924672532562193/ :: Game doesn't save video settings - Steam Users' Forums]</ref>|fix= |
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# Go to the installation folder. | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
# Set the file <code>rf4_launcher.exe</code> to compatibility mode with Windows XP Service Pack 3. | # Set the file <code>rf4_launcher.exe</code> to compatibility mode with Windows XP Service Pack 3. | ||
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{{++}} Nordic Games (current owners of Red Faction) have released a beta patch fixing the issue. | {{++}} Nordic Games (current owners of Red Faction) have released a beta patch fixing the issue. | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Opt into the public beta branch|ref=<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/55110/discussions/0/353916981469432598/ :: New Game CRASH - BETA FIX - Steam Users' Forums]</ref>|fix= |
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#Right-click RF Armageddon from your Steam Library and go to Properties. | #Right-click RF Armageddon from your Steam Library and go to Properties. | ||
#Under the "Betas" tab, enter <code>publicbeta12345</code> as a password and check this password. | #Under the "Betas" tab, enter <code>publicbeta12345</code> as a password and check this password. |
Revision as of 08:58, 19 November 2017
Developers | |
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Volition | |
Publishers | |
THQ | |
Nordic Games | |
Engines | |
Geo-Mod 2.5|Geo-Mod|Geo-Mod 2.5 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 7, 2011 |
Red Faction | |
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Red Faction | 2001 |
Red Faction II | 2003 |
Red Faction: Guerrilla | 2009 |
Red Faction: Armageddon | 2011 |
Red Faction Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered | 2018 |
Key points
- Has issues running on AMD/ATI systems, sometimes causing BSOD.
- Not working properly from RAM Disk. Loading level usually fails and falls back to main menu.
General information
- Red Faction Wiki - A wiki for the Red Faction universe
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Steam |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Path to War |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Skip intro videos[citation needed] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/55110/pfx/[Note 1] |
- Configuration file is encrypted.
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/55110/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Field of view (FOV)
- This game uses vertical FOV. See FOV Calculator for help.
Apply the Red Faction: Armageddon FOV Fix[1] |
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Notes
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Multi-monitor
- Multi-monitor resolutions can be set in the registry. Use together with the Field of view (FOV) fix to improve the visible area.
- Stretched HUD and crosshair.
Set resolution in registry[2] |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 4 | Co-op |
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Online play | 4 | Co-op |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 7755 |
UDP | 7755 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
Game Crashing or BSOD at Start
- This error is normally found on AMD machines.
Update your motherboard BIOS[citation needed] |
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Video settings won't stick
- On Windows 8, video settings might reset back to defaults after closing and relaunching the game.
Change compatibility settings[3] |
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Game Crashing on "New Game" (Steam version)
- Broken by a recent Steam update.
- Nordic Games (current owners of Red Faction) have released a beta patch fixing the issue.
Opt into the public beta branch[4] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9, 11 | |
Shader Model support | 3, 4, 5 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | Steamworks |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | 7 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon X2 2.0 GHz |
Intel Core i5 AMD Phenom II X4 |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 7.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon HD 3000 series Nvidia GeForce 8800 series 320 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 3.0 support |
ATI Radeon HD 5000 series Nvidia GeForce GTX 400 series 1 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible Shader model 4.0 support |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/55110/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (55110) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.