Difference between revisions of "Star Wars: Battlefront II"
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# See [[Glossary:Command line arguments|Command line arguments]]. | # See [[Glossary:Command line arguments|Command line arguments]]. | ||
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# Download and install [http://gametoast.com/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=14483 UnOfficial v1.3 Patch]. | # Download and install [http://gametoast.com/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=14483 UnOfficial v1.3 Patch]. | ||
# When you start playing, pause the game and choose Fake Console. | # When you start playing, pause the game and choose Fake Console. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
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# See [[Glossary:Command line arguments|Command line arguments]]. | # See [[Glossary:Command line arguments|Command line arguments]]. | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Audio looping and stuttering=== | ===Audio looping and stuttering=== | ||
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# See [[Glossary:Command line arguments|Command line arguments]]. | # See [[Glossary:Command line arguments|Command line arguments]]. | ||
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# Set the '''Left''' and '''Right''' movement stick to the '''X+''' axis. | # Set the '''Left''' and '''Right''' movement stick to the '''X+''' axis. | ||
# Set the '''Up''' and '''Down''' visuals stick to the '''Y-''' axis. | # Set the '''Up''' and '''Down''' visuals stick to the '''Y-''' axis. | ||
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===Crash to desktop after loading a map=== | ===Crash to desktop after loading a map=== | ||
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# Open Control panel and select Sound. | # Open Control panel and select Sound. | ||
# Change to Recording tab. | # Change to Recording tab. | ||
# Right click and select "Show Disabled Devices" and enable stereo mix. | # Right click and select "Show Disabled Devices" and enable stereo mix. | ||
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* Either connect a pair of Headphones, a Webcam, a microphone or any other audio device with 3.5mm jack. | * Either connect a pair of Headphones, a Webcam, a microphone or any other audio device with 3.5mm jack. | ||
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# Open Task Manager and go to Battlefront's executable. | # Open Task Manager and go to Battlefront's executable. | ||
# Set Affinity to use only one or two cores to improve overall stability. | # Set Affinity to use only one or two cores to improve overall stability. | ||
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===Low frame rate and long loading times=== | ===Low frame rate and long loading times=== | ||
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===Glitchy textures on AMD graphics cards=== | ===Glitchy textures on AMD graphics cards=== | ||
{{ii}} Fixed with Crimson ReLive Edition version 17.2.1 WHQL.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=754340291|title=Steam Community :: Guide :: AMD Graphics Issues Fix|date=2017-02-24}}</ref> | {{ii}} Fixed with Crimson ReLive Edition version 17.2.1 WHQL.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=754340291|title=Steam Community :: Guide :: AMD Graphics Issues Fix|date=2017-02-24}}</ref> | ||
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# [http://fdossena.com/?p=wined3d/index.frag Download the 1.7.52 Version (Recommended)]. | # [http://fdossena.com/?p=wined3d/index.frag Download the 1.7.52 Version (Recommended)]. | ||
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# [https://mega.nz/#F!8tlAhDyQ!2AkAQukJKAYuIWEzDTGtFA!IslFkTSL Download the 15.10 Version]. | # [https://mega.nz/#F!8tlAhDyQ!2AkAQukJKAYuIWEzDTGtFA!IslFkTSL Download the 15.10 Version]. | ||
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Revision as of 00:34, 23 November 2017
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Developers | |
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Pandemic Studios | |
Publishers | |
LucasArts | |
Disney Interactive Studios | |
Engines | |
Zero | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 31, 2005 |
Warnings
For the 2017 game, see Star Wars Battlefront II (2017).
Key points
- The GOG.com and Steam versions were updated with multiplayer support in October 2017.[1] Crossplay between these versions is available.[2]
- Old versions of AMD's Crimson drivers can't load and display graphics correctly. See Glitchy textures on AMD graphics cards.
- Crashes often on more modern systems. See Crash to desktop after loading a map.
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Official LucasArts Battlefront II Forums
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | CD-ROM edition with 4 discs and a DVD-ROM version. | |||
GamersGate | ||||
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GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch 1.1. The GOG.com and Steam versions are already up to date.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
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System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/6060/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/6060/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
Command line parameter[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Field of view (FOV)
Set FOV[citation needed] |
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Windowed
Command line parameter[citation needed] |
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Input settings
- Only two bindings can be assigned to a single command.
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
- Use the Join or Create buttons in order to skip the main GameSpy login prompt.
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 64 | |||
Online play | 64 | Native for GOG.com and Steam. For retail use SWBFSpy or GameRanger. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | Dedicated Server software is available. | |
Direct IP | Use the +connect parameter followed by the IP and the port. |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 3658-3659, 6500, 27900 |
UDP | 3658-3659, 6500, 27900 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
Audio looping and stuttering
Command line argument[3] |
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Incorrectly bound controller movement
Correctly binding the controller's movement axis[citation needed] |
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Crash to desktop after loading a map
Enable stereo mix[citation needed] |
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Connect an audio device[citation needed] |
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Run the game in a windowed mode[citation needed] |
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Set CPU core affinity[citation needed] |
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Low frame rate and long loading times
Run the game in a windowed mode[citation needed] |
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Glitchy textures on AMD graphics cards
- Fixed with Crimson ReLive Edition version 17.2.1 WHQL.[4]
Download WineD3D[citation needed] |
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Download old AMD DLLs[5] |
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Notes
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 | |
Shader Model support | 1.1 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Multiplayer | GameSpy, Galaxy | GameSpy is used in Retail version, both GOG.com and Steam use the Galaxy API |
Mods
Conversion Pack
- Adds 25 new maps (including the ones from Battlefront 1 and the Xbox-exclusive DLC maps) and 5 new game modes.
- Ensure the 1.3 revision patch is installed to prevent unreadable text and bugs.
- May not be compatible with vanilla multiplayer servers.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 2000, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | AMD Athlon XP 1500+ Intel Pentium 4 1.5 GHz |
AMD Athlon XP 2400+ Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8.1 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Hardware T&L capable 64 MB of VRAM | Hardware VS/PS capable 128 MB of VRAM |
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>/6060/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (6060) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ http://steamcommunity.com/games/6060/announcements/detail/1487735649730776315
- ↑ https://www.gog.com/news/star_wars_battlefront_ii_now_supports_crossplay
- ↑ https://www.gog.com/forum/star_wars_battlefront_ii/sound_repeating_issue
- ↑ Steam Community :: Guide :: AMD Graphics Issues Fix - last accessed on 2017-02-24
- ↑ https://www.reddit.com/r/StarWarsBattlefront/comments/514uw3/bought_bf2_on_steam_for_old_times_sake_for_some/d79b85h
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