Difference between revisions of "Call of Duty 2"
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===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
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===Tweaks=== | ===Tweaks=== | ||
There are 3 ways to insert commands. | There are 3 ways to insert commands. | ||
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# Enable console in the "Game Options". | # Enable console in the "Game Options". | ||
# Open it with {{key|~}}. | # Open it with {{key|~}}. | ||
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{{ii}} If you are in the multiplayer part of the game, you need to place a common slash {{key|/}} before the commands. | {{ii}} If you are in the multiplayer part of the game, you need to place a common slash {{key|/}} before the commands. | ||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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===Possible fixes for general crashing=== | ===Possible fixes for general crashing=== | ||
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* Turn Steam overlay off in properties. | * Turn Steam overlay off in properties. | ||
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The fix is to force the CoD2 exe file to only use one processor core, but that doesn't mean the problem is exclusive to multicore processors; the same thing happens even on a Pentium 4 with Hyperthreading. Note that opening the Task Manager after starting the game and setting the process CPU affinity from there does not work. We have to get a little more involved than that. One last thing: the following directions are for the singleplayer exe file. If you find you need to apply this fix to multiplayer as well simply repeat the steps for <code>CoD2MP_s.exe</code>. | The fix is to force the CoD2 exe file to only use one processor core, but that doesn't mean the problem is exclusive to multicore processors; the same thing happens even on a Pentium 4 with Hyperthreading. Note that opening the Task Manager after starting the game and setting the process CPU affinity from there does not work. We have to get a little more involved than that. One last thing: the following directions are for the singleplayer exe file. If you find you need to apply this fix to multiplayer as well simply repeat the steps for <code>CoD2MP_s.exe</code>. | ||
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# Download [http://www2.robpol86.com/guides/ImageCFG/ imagecfg] and extract it into the installation folder. | # Download [http://www2.robpol86.com/guides/ImageCFG/ imagecfg] and extract it into the installation folder. | ||
# Make a backup copy of your <code>CoD2SP_s.exe</code> since we are going to be altering it. | # Make a backup copy of your <code>CoD2SP_s.exe</code> since we are going to be altering it. | ||
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===Getting automatically kicked from servers=== | ===Getting automatically kicked from servers=== | ||
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# Turn Steam overlay off in properties. | # Turn Steam overlay off in properties. | ||
# [http://steamcommunity.com/groups/curraserver/discussions/0/864980734751477293 Update PunkBuster manually]. | # [http://steamcommunity.com/groups/curraserver/discussions/0/864980734751477293 Update PunkBuster manually]. | ||
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On some systems the game won't start on Windows Vista, 7 or higher. | On some systems the game won't start on Windows Vista, 7 or higher. | ||
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# Go to {{code|{{p|game}}}}. | # Go to {{code|{{p|game}}}}. | ||
# Enable the following [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility settings]] for the {{code|CoD2SP_s.exe}} and {{code|CoD2MP_s.exe}} files: <code>Compatibility mode (Windows XP (Service Pack 3))</code>. | # Enable the following [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility settings]] for the {{code|CoD2SP_s.exe}} and {{code|CoD2MP_s.exe}} files: <code>Compatibility mode (Windows XP (Service Pack 3))</code>. | ||
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Because running in compatibility settings give DirectX some unnecessary flags, in game fps can be highly reduced on some systems. | Because running in compatibility settings give DirectX some unnecessary flags, in game fps can be highly reduced on some systems. | ||
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# Get the Compatibility Toolkit from [http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=7352 this Microsoft page] and install. | # Get the Compatibility Toolkit from [http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=7352 this Microsoft page] and install. | ||
# Run the Compatibility Administrator (32-bit). | # Run the Compatibility Administrator (32-bit). | ||
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==="Failed to find Steam" error=== | ==="Failed to find Steam" error=== | ||
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# Go to {{code|{{P|steam}}}}. | # Go to {{code|{{P|steam}}}}. | ||
# Copy the {{code|Steam.dll}} file and paste it into {{code|{{p|game}}}}. | # Copy the {{code|Steam.dll}} file and paste it into {{code|{{p|game}}}}. |
Revision as of 01:53, 23 November 2017
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Developers | |
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Infinity Ward | |
Publishers | |
Activision | |
OS X | Aspyr Media |
Engines | |
IW 2.0|IW engine|IW 2.0 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 25, 2005 |
macOS (OS X) | June 1, 2006 |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
⤏ Go to series page | |
Call of Duty | 2003 |
Call of Duty 2 | 2005 |
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (series) | |
Call of Duty: Black Ops (series) | |
Call of Duty: Ghosts | 2013 |
Call of Duty: Online | 2013 |
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare | 2014 |
Call of Duty: Heroes | 2014 |
Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare | 2016 |
Call of Duty: WWII | 2017 |
Call of Duty: Warzone | 2020 |
Call of Duty: Vanguard | 2021 |
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 | 2022 |
Key points
- Mod friendly.
- Requires manual PunkBuster update to play on protected servers.
General information
- Official Call of Duty series site
- Call of Duty Wiki - A detailed wiki for every Call of Duty game made.
- Planet Call of Duty - Very old hub for all Call of Duty games. Has mods, guides, and news on the Call of Duty communities. Hasn't been updated for a while.
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SafeDisc v4 DRM[Note 1], CD-ROM edition with 6 discs and a DVD-ROM version. Single player game doesn't launch on updated versions of Windows Vista, 7, 8 and 8.1 OS (any version for Windows 10). How to Play PC Games That Require SafeDisc or SecuROM DRM on Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, and Vista | |||
Amazon.com | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
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Published by Aspyr. | |||
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Published by Activision. | |||
Mac App Store | ||||
Steam |
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- Demo
- The USA retail edition is a 6 CD ROM Disks, the Europe retail edition is a DVD ROM Disk.
Essential improvements
Patches
Skip intro videos
Use the seta com_introplayed "1" command line argument[3]
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Tweaks
There are 3 ways to insert commands.
Use the in-game console[3] |
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Notes
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Use command with +set prefix as command line arguments[3]
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Edit directly the .cfg files[3] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2630/pfx/[Note 2] |
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config.cfg
contains single player settings. -
config_mp.cfg
contains multiplayer settings.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2630/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | Only available in China Mainland (People's Republic of China) retail release. | |||
Traditional Chinese | Only available in Taiwan (Republic of China) retail release. | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | Only available in Japanese retail release. | |||
Korean | Only available in Korean retail release. | |||
Polish | Only available in Polish retail release. | |||
Portuguese | Only available in Portuguese retail release. | |||
Russian | Only available in Russian retail release. | |||
Slovak | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Thai | Only available in Thai retail release. | |||
Indonesian |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | Console versions only. | |||
LAN play | 64 | |||
Online play | 64 | Requires manual PunkBuster update for protected servers. |
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 | 28960 |
UDP | 20500, 20510, 28960 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
- TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game.
Possible fixes for general crashing
Crashes when launching the game (possible fixes)[citation needed] |
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Game freezes during FMV movie clips such as the intro with spinning Activision logo
The fix is to force the CoD2 exe file to only use one processor core, but that doesn't mean the problem is exclusive to multicore processors; the same thing happens even on a Pentium 4 with Hyperthreading. Note that opening the Task Manager after starting the game and setting the process CPU affinity from there does not work. We have to get a little more involved than that. One last thing: the following directions are for the singleplayer exe file. If you find you need to apply this fix to multiplayer as well simply repeat the steps for CoD2MP_s.exe
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FMV freezing[citation needed] |
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Getting automatically kicked from servers
Kicked from servers[citation needed] |
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Game won't start on Windows Vista and higher
On some systems the game won't start on Windows Vista, 7 or higher.
Enable compatibility settings[citation needed] |
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Low fps when using compatibility settings
Because running in compatibility settings give DirectX some unnecessary flags, in game fps can be highly reduced on some systems.
Advanced FPS fix for when running in compatibility mode[citation needed] |
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Game crashes when changing resolution
In the graphics option menu, set the "Rendering Method Preference" to DirectX 9
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If the game crashes when trying to change the renderer, either modify the game's configuration file manually with a text editor or apply compatibility settings (see Game won't start on Windows Vista and 7 for details).
Another workaround is to start a new game and then change graphics settings from there.
"Failed to find Steam" error
Get the Steam.dll file[4] |
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Other information
Mods
Back2Fronts visuals
A mod which adds new sounds, textures and more.
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 7, 9 | |
OpenGL | 2.0 | OS X only. |
Shader Model support | 3 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | Miles Sound System, Speex | |
Multiplayer | PunkBuster |
Console commands
Console command | Description | |
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ai_corpsecount [1-64] | Controls the amount of dead bodies on the screen. | |
g_brass 0 | Disables the shells flying our of your gun when firing. | |
cg_marks 0 | Disables bullet holes and explosion marks. | |
cg_drawFPS 1 | Show FPS counter. | |
com_hunkMegs [80-512] | More memory and faster loading times (Don't use more than half of your total memory). | |
com_maxFPS | Adjust the FPS cap. | |
cg_drawFPS 1 | Show FPS counter. | |
r_drawsun 0 | Disables the "sunblind" effect. | |
r_lodScale [1-4] | Selects the rate objects lose detail. |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 2000 | XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium IV 1.4 GHz AMD Athlon XP 1700+ | |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 4.6 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce 7 series |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.7.5 | 10.9 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz | Intel Core i7 |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 4 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 7300 ATI Radeon X1600 128 MB of VRAM |
- Supported ATI chipsets: ATI Radeon 8500, ATI Radeon 9000, ATI Radeon 9200, ATI Radeon 9500, ATI Radeon 9600, ATI Radeon 9700, ATI Radeon 9800, ATI Radeon X300, ATI Radeon X550, ATI Radeon X600, ATI Radeon X700, ATI Radeon X800, ATI Radeon X850
- Supported Nvidia chipsets: Nvidia GeForce 2 Ultra, All Nvidia GeForce 3/Ti Series, All Nvidia GeForce 4/Ti Series, All Nvidia GeForce FX Series, All Nvidia GeForce 6 Series
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[2]
- ↑ 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 (2630) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 TweakGuides.com - Call of Duty 2 Tweak Guide
- ↑ Steam Community Discussions - Multiplayer Startup issues
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