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|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|2015 Inc.}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|2015 Inc.}}
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Danger Close Games{{!}}EA Los Angeles|Spearhead}}
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|EA Los Angeles|Spearhead}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|TKO Software|Breakthrough}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|TKO Software|Breakthrough}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/porter|Westlake Interactive|Mac OS}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/porter|Westlake Interactive|Mac OS}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|link|rating}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|link|rating}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|medal-of-honor-allied-assault|rating}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|medal-of-honor-allied-assault|rating}}
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | Expansion pack }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Action, FPS, Shooter }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Europe, World War II, Historical }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Medal of Honor }}
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|gogcom id    = 1207659126
 
|gogcom id    = 1207659126
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|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
{{Series|Medal of Honor}}
 
  
 
'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
{{--}} Cannot use {{key|Alt|Tab}} while in-game ({{key|Alt|Ctrl|Del}} works, but maximising may cause crash). As a workaround, pressing {{key|Alt|Enter}} will make your game windowed, which will allow you to {{key|Alt|Tab}}. Pressing {{key|Alt|Enter}} again while the game is in focus will restore the game to fullscreen.
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{{--}} Cannot use {{key|Alt|Tab}} while in-game ({{key|Alt|Ctrl|Del}} works, but maximising may cause crash). As a workaround, pressing {{key|Alt|Enter}} will make the game windowed, which will allow using {{key|Alt|Tab}}.
 
{{ii}} The Linux port is an incomplete conversion.
 
{{ii}} The Linux port is an incomplete conversion.
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
{{mm}} [http://medalofhonor.wikia.com/wiki/Medal_of_Honor_Wiki Medal of Honor Wiki]
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{{mm}} [https://medalofhonor.fandom.com/wiki/Medal_of_Honor_Wiki Medal of Honor Wiki]
 
{{GOG.com links|1207659126|medal_of_honor_series|for game series}}
 
{{GOG.com links|1207659126|medal_of_honor_series|for game series}}
  
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{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability/row| Retail |  | Disc, Key | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v2}}. |  |  Windows, Mac OS, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{Availability/row| Retail |  | Disc, Key | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v2}}. |  |  Windows, Mac OS, OS X, Linux }}
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | medal_of_honor_allied_assault_war_chest | DRM-free | War Chest Edition with bonus interviews, artworks, wallpapers |  |  Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | medal_of_honor_allied_assault_war_chest | DRM-free | War Chest Edition contains bonus interviews, artworks and wallpapers |  |  Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Origin | medal-of-honor/medal-of-honor-allied-assault | Origin | War Chest Edition. Included with {{store feature|Origin Access Basic}}. |  |  Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Origin | medal-of-honor/medal-of-honor-allied-assault | Origin | War Chest Edition. Included with {{store feature|Origin Access Basic}}. |  |  Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
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===Version differences===
 
===Version differences===
{{ii}} The War Chest Edition is a complete edition containing the base game and the two expansion packs.
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{{ii}} The '''Deluxe Edition''' contains the base game and the Spearhead expansion. Note: there may be differences depending on region of the game, USA/UK v1.1 are uncensored.
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{{ii}} The '''War Chest Edition''' is a complete edition containing the base game and both expansion packs. Note: it's the international edition with some lack of content for Allied Assault.
  
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
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===Patches===
 
===Patches===
 
{{ii}} The latest version of '''Allied Assault''' is 1.11. The game is automatically updated to this version when installing Spearhead or Breakthrough. It's available in [https://web.archive.org/web/20160229203048/http://largedownloads.ea.com/pub/patches/MOHAA_UKUS_ONLY_patch111v9safedisk.exe English], [https://web.archive.org/web/20160229203013/http://largedownloads.ea.com/pub/patches/MOHAA_DE_ONLY_patch111v9safedisk.exe German],  [https://web.archive.org/web/20151201080806/http://largedownloads.ea.com/pub/patches/MOHAA_FR_ONLY_patch111v9safedisk.exe French], [https://web.archive.org/web/20141205065317/http://largedownloads.ea.com/pub/patches/MOHAA_IT_ONLY_patch111v9safedisk.exe Italian], [https://web.archive.org/web/20151201080738/http://largedownloads.ea.com/pub/patches/MOHAA_ES_ONLY_patch111v9safedisk.exe Spanish], and [https://web.archive.org/web/20151201080902/http://largedownloads.ea.com/pub/patches/MOHAA_NL_ONLY_patch111v9safedisk.exe Dutch].
 
{{ii}} The latest version of '''Allied Assault''' is 1.11. The game is automatically updated to this version when installing Spearhead or Breakthrough. It's available in [https://web.archive.org/web/20160229203048/http://largedownloads.ea.com/pub/patches/MOHAA_UKUS_ONLY_patch111v9safedisk.exe English], [https://web.archive.org/web/20160229203013/http://largedownloads.ea.com/pub/patches/MOHAA_DE_ONLY_patch111v9safedisk.exe German],  [https://web.archive.org/web/20151201080806/http://largedownloads.ea.com/pub/patches/MOHAA_FR_ONLY_patch111v9safedisk.exe French], [https://web.archive.org/web/20141205065317/http://largedownloads.ea.com/pub/patches/MOHAA_IT_ONLY_patch111v9safedisk.exe Italian], [https://web.archive.org/web/20151201080738/http://largedownloads.ea.com/pub/patches/MOHAA_ES_ONLY_patch111v9safedisk.exe Spanish], and [https://web.archive.org/web/20151201080902/http://largedownloads.ea.com/pub/patches/MOHAA_NL_ONLY_patch111v9safedisk.exe Dutch].
{{ii}} The latest version of '''Spearhead''' is 2.15. You need to install [https://web.archive.org/web/20170130184731/ftp://ftp.ea.com/pub/ea/patches/mohaa_spearhead/mohaas_patch_20_to_211.exe 2.11] first, then [https://web.archive.org/web/20170130184725/ftp://ftp.ea.com/pub/ea/patches/mohaa_spearhead/MOHAAS_Patch_211_to_215.exe 2.15].
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{{ii}} The latest version of '''Spearhead''' is 2.15. It is required to install [https://web.archive.org/web/20170130184731/ftp://ftp.ea.com/pub/ea/patches/mohaa_spearhead/mohaas_patch_20_to_211.exe 2.11] first, then [https://web.archive.org/web/20170130184725/ftp://ftp.ea.com/pub/ea/patches/mohaa_spearhead/MOHAAS_Patch_211_to_215.exe 2.15].
{{ii}} The latest version of '''Breakthrough''' is [https://web.archive.org/web/20160301122255/http://largedownloads.ea.com/pub/patches/medal_of_honor_allied_assault_breakthrough_patch_2_40.exe 2.40b]. If you install 2.40b and receive a 'Pixomatic' error, just install 2.40 over it.  
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{{ii}} The latest version of '''Breakthrough''' is [https://web.archive.org/web/20160301122255/http://largedownloads.ea.com/pub/patches/medal_of_honor_allied_assault_breakthrough_patch_2_40.exe 2.40b]. If patch 2.40b was installed and the game crashes with a 'Pixomatic' error, install 2.40 over it.  
{{ii}} Origin version of Warchest has all listed latest updates.
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{{ii}} Origin version of Warchest has all official updates.
  
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
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#* Create the {{file|autoexec.cfg}} file if it does not exist.
 
#* Create the {{file|autoexec.cfg}} file if it does not exist.
 
# Add the following line:
 
# Add the following line:
<pre>seta cl_playintro "0"</pre>
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#* <code>seta cl_playintro "0"</code>
{{ii}} You can alternatively delete or rename the {{code|video}} folder located in {{file|{{p|game}}\main}}.
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{{ii}} For the game expansions, simply copy {{code|autoexec.cfg}} to {{file|{{p|game}}\mainta\}} for Spearhead, or {{file|{{p|game}}\maintt\}} for Breakthrough or add the lines to the existing autoexec.cfg in these locations.
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{{ii}} Alternatively delete or rename the {{code|video}} folder located in {{file|{{p|game}}\main}}.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Fixbox|description=Due to GameSpy Server shutting down, it is highly recommended to use [http://dinofly.com/files/mohaa/MOHGSFixer.zip MOH: Server Browser Fixer] to browse online servers|ref={{cn|date=August 2017}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Due to GameSpy Server shutting down, it is highly recommended to use [http://dinofly.com/files/mohaa/MOHGSFixer.zip MOH: Server Browser Fixer] to browse online servers|ref={{cn|date=August 2017}}|fix=
 
# Extract the package and open <code>MOHGSFixer.exe</code>
 
# Extract the package and open <code>MOHGSFixer.exe</code>
# Select path to the game
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# Select the {{p|game}}.
 
# Click <code>Patch Detected Games</code>
 
# Click <code>Patch Detected Games</code>
 
{{ii}} Confirmed to work with GOG version of the game. Alternative is to connect directly via IP address by using this website: https://cache.gametracker.com/search/mohaa/ or to use [http://www.dinofly.com/files/mohaa/MOHQueryInstaller.exe Medal of Honor: Query Launcher Utility]
 
{{ii}} Confirmed to work with GOG version of the game. Alternative is to connect directly via IP address by using this website: https://cache.gametracker.com/search/mohaa/ or to use [http://www.dinofly.com/files/mohaa/MOHQueryInstaller.exe Medal of Honor: Query Launcher Utility]
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{{Game data/config|Linux|~/.mohaa/main/}}
 
{{Game data/config|Linux|~/.mohaa/main/}}
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} All the medals that you have earned are stored in this file.
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{{ii}} All the medals that have been earned are stored in this folder.
 
{{ii}} {{file|{{p|game}}\main\newconfig.cfg}} and {{file|{{p|game}}\main\configs\unnamedsoldier.cfg}} are the configuration files.
 
{{ii}} {{file|{{p|game}}\main\newconfig.cfg}} and {{file|{{p|game}}\main\configs\unnamedsoldier.cfg}} are the configuration files.
 
{{ii}} Spearhead files are under <code>mainta</code>; Breakthrough files are under <code>maintt</code>.
 
{{ii}} Spearhead files are under <code>mainta</code>; Breakthrough files are under <code>maintt</code>.
{{ii}} It's recommended to create {{file|{{p|game}}\main\autoexec.cfg}} for the base game, {{file|{{p|game}}\maintt\autoexec.cfg}} for '''Breakthrough''' and {{file|{{p|game}}\mainta\autoexec.cfg}} for '''Spearhead''' then make your custom configuration changes there.
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{{ii}} It's recommended to create {{file|{{p|game}}\main\autoexec.cfg}} for the base game, {{file|{{p|game}}\maintt\autoexec.cfg}} for '''Breakthrough''' and {{file|{{p|game}}\mainta\autoexec.cfg}} for '''Spearhead''', then make the custom configuration changes there.
 
{{XDG|unknown}}
 
{{XDG|unknown}}
  
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
|discord               =  
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|discord                   =  
|discord notes         =  
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|discord notes             =  
|epic games store       =  
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|epic games launcher       =  
|epic games store notes =  
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|epic games launcher notes =  
|gog galaxy             = false
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|gog galaxy               = false
|gog galaxy notes       =  
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|gog galaxy notes         =  
|origin                 = true
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|origin                   = true
|origin notes           =  
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|origin notes             =  
|steam cloud           =  
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|steam cloud               =  
|steam cloud notes     =  
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|steam cloud notes         =  
|uplay                  =  
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|ubisoft connect          =  
|uplay notes           =  
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|ubisoft connect notes     =  
|xbox cloud             =  
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|xbox cloud               =  
|xbox cloud notes       =  
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|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6fkbqOWQIw Medal of Honor: Allied Assault 21:9 Gameplay (2560x1080) (60fps) (Ultrawide) - YouTube]</ref>
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6fkbqOWQIw Medal of Honor: Allied Assault 21:9 Gameplay (2560x1080) (60fps) (Ultrawide) - YouTube]</ref>
 
|4k ultra hd                = hackable
 
|4k ultra hd                = hackable
|4k ultra hd notes          = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. Causes in-game UI elements such as compass and health bar to become uncomfortably small. In-game text is almost illegable or uncomfortable to read.
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|4k ultra hd notes          = Causes in-game UI elements to become extremely small and illegible. <br>Use [[#dgVoodoo2|dgVoodoo2]] to scale the UI.
 
|fov                        = hackable
 
|fov                        = hackable
 
|fov notes                  = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]] or the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/medal-honor-allied-assault-war-chest WSGF entry] for a permanent fix (keeps FOV every map restart).
 
|fov notes                  = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]] or the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/medal-honor-allied-assault-war-chest WSGF entry] for a permanent fix (keeps FOV every map restart).
|windowed                  = true
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|windowed                  = limited
|windowed notes            = Use {{key|Alt|Enter}}. Doesn't properly capture mouse - may accidentally activate background windows.
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|windowed notes            = Use {{key|Alt|Enter}}. Doesn't properly capture mouse - may accidentally activate background windows.{{cn|date=September 2021}}
|borderless windowed        = hackable
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|borderless windowed        = false
|borderless windowed notes  = Use [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Gaming|Borderless Gaming]].
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|borderless windowed notes  =  
|anisotropic                = hackable
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|anisotropic                = false
|anisotropic notes          = Force from graphics card control panel.
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|anisotropic notes          =  
|antialiasing              = hackable
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|antialiasing              = false
|antialiasing notes        = Force from graphics card control panel.
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|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|vsync                      = hackable
 
|vsync                      = hackable
 
|vsync notes                = See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]].
 
|vsync notes                = See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]].
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|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps                    = hackable
 
|120 fps                    = hackable
|120 fps notes              = Capped at 91 FPS by default; See [[#Increasing frame limit| Increasing frame limit]] if you want to change the default cap.
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|120 fps notes              = Capped at 91 FPS by default; See [[#Increasing frame limit|Increasing frame limit]] to change the default cap.
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
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# Open {{file|{{p|game}}\main\autoexec.cfg}} in a text editor.
 
# Open {{file|{{p|game}}\main\autoexec.cfg}} in a text editor.
 
#* Create the {{file|autoexec.cfg}} file if it does not exist.
 
#* Create the {{file|autoexec.cfg}} file if it does not exist.
# Add the following entries, with the resolution you desire.
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# Add the following entries, and save the file with the resolution desired.
#* {{code|seta r_customwidth "1920"}}
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#*<code>seta r_customwidth "1920"</code>
#* {{code|seta r_customheight "1080"}}
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#*<code>seta r_customheight "1080"</code>
#* {{code|seta r_mode "-1"}}
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#*<code>seta r_mode "-1"</code>
# Save the file.
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#Enabling high resolution (4k or higher):
{{ii}} Do not change custom configuration from the in-game options.
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#*<code>seta r_customwidth "3840"</code>
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#*<code>seta r_customheight "2160"</code>
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#*<code>seta r_mode "-1"</code>
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{{ii}} For the game expansions, simply copy {{code|autoexec.cfg}} to {{file|{{p|game}}\mainta\}} for Spearhead, or {{file|{{p|game}}\maintt\}} for Breakthrough or add the lines to the existing autoexec.cfg in these locations.
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{{ii}}Find mohaa.exe or moh_spearhead.exe or moh_breakthrough.exe. Right click the file and select Properties. Go to compatibility tab, Change high DPI settings and check the box override high DPI scaling behavior
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{{ii}} Do not change resolution from the in-game options.
 
}}
 
}}
  
===[[Glossary:Frame_rate_(FPS)|Increasing frame limit]]===
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===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|Increasing frame limit]]===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Edit autoexec.cfg|ref=<ref>[https://www.neoseeker.com/forums/2149/t196116-console-commands/ Console commands - Medal of Honor: Allied Assault Forum - Neoseeker Forums]</ref>|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Edit autoexec.cfg|ref=<ref>[https://www.neoseeker.com/forums/2149/t196116-console-commands/ Console commands - Medal of Honor: Allied Assault Forum - Neoseeker Forums]</ref>|fix=
 
# Open (create file if needed) {{file|{{p|game}}\main\autoexec.cfg}} in a text editor.
 
# Open (create file if needed) {{file|{{p|game}}\main\autoexec.cfg}} in a text editor.
#* Create the {{file|autoexec.cfg}} file if it does not exist.
 
 
# Add the following line, with another number if desired:
 
# Add the following line, with another number if desired:
#* {{code|seta com_maxfps "120"}}
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#*<code>seta com_maxfps "120"</code>
 
# Save the file.
 
# Save the file.
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{{ii}} For the game expansions, simply copy {{code|autoexec.cfg}} to {{file|{{p|game}}\mainta\}} for Spearhead, or {{file|{{p|game}}\maintt\}} for Breakthrough or add the line to the existing autoexec.cfg in these locations.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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#* Create the {{file|autoexec.cfg}} file if it does not exist.
 
#* Create the {{file|autoexec.cfg}} file if it does not exist.
 
# Add these commands to the file:
 
# Add these commands to the file:
#*{{code|seta ui_console "1"}}
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#*<code>seta ui_console "1"</code>
#*{{code|seta developer "1"}}
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#*<code>seta developer "1"</code>
# Once in game hit the tilde key, next to the number 1 on your keyboard, and type in <code>fov 110</code> (replace 110 with desired FOV)
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# Once in game hit the tilde key, next to the number 1 on the keyboard, and type in <code>fov 110</code> (replace 110 with the desired FOV)
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{{ii}} For the game expansions, simply copy {{code|autoexec.cfg}} to {{file|{{p|game}}\mainta\}} for Spearhead, or {{file|{{p|game}}\maintt\}} for Breakthrough or add the lines to the existing autoexec.cfg in these locations.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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#* Create the {{file|autoexec.cfg}} file if it does not exist.
 
#* Create the {{file|autoexec.cfg}} file if it does not exist.
 
# Add the following line:
 
# Add the following line:
#*{{code|seta r_swapinterval "1"}}
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#*<code>seta r_swapinterval "1"</code>
  
{{--}} Due to DWM the game's vsync implementation is broken for Windows 10, either force vsync through control panel, or play the game in windowed mode.
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{{ii}} For the game expansions, simply copy {{code|autoexec.cfg}} to {{file|{{p|game}}\mainta\}} for Spearhead, or {{file|{{p|game}}\maintt\}} for Breakthrough or add the line to the existing autoexec.cfg in these locations.
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{{--}} Due to the DWM, the game's vsync implementation is broken in Windows 10, the framerate limiter will work but there will still be tearing; either force vsync through an appropriate graphics card control panel, or play the game in windowed mode.
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{{ii}} If the game's tering persists even in windowed mode, choose 16 bit mode for color depth & texture color depth, in the game's options.
 
}}
 
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'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
{{ii}} '''Warning''': When r_subdivisions is 1 or 2, the game bugs out when the player is located in certain areas. The frame rate feels like 5-10 fps and the mouse is not responding correctly. Solution: set "r_subdivisions" to something higher like "3" (max 20) in maxquality.cfg.
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{{--}} '''Warning''': When "r_subdivisions" is 1 or 2, the game bugs out when the player is located in certain areas. The game may also feel like it's running at 5-10 fps with the mouse not responding correctly. Set "r_subdivisions" to a higher value such as "3" (it's equal to 1 for buildings, not for terrain, lowest setting is 20) in {{code|autoexec.cfg}}.
{{ii}} To apply for expansions, simply copy {{code|autoexec.cfg}} to {{file|{{p|game}}\mainta\}} for Spearhead, or {{file|{{p|game}}\maintt\}} for Breakthrough.
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{{ii}} For the game expansions, simply copy {{code|autoexec.cfg}} to {{file|{{p|game}}\mainta\}} for Spearhead, or {{file|{{p|game}}\maintt\}} for Breakthrough or add the lines to the existing autoexec.cfg in these locations.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|acceleration option      = true
 
|acceleration option      = true
|acceleration option notes = See [https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Medal_of_Honor:_Allied_Assault#Improve_mouse_responsiveness improve mouse responsiveness] for possible improvements.
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|acceleration option notes = See [[Medal of Honor: Allied Assault#Improve mouse responsiveness|improve mouse responsiveness]] for possible improvements.
 
|mouse sensitivity        = true
 
|mouse sensitivity        = true
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
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#* {{code|seta m_filter "1"}}
 
#* {{code|seta m_filter "1"}}
 
#* {{code|seta in_mouse "-1"}}
 
#* {{code|seta in_mouse "-1"}}
# Increasing frame rate may also have a positive effect.
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# Increasing the frame rate may also have a positive effect.
  
'''Alternative solutions''':
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'''Other solutions''':
* You can alternatively add the lines to {{file|{{p|game}}\main\configs\unnamedsoldier.cfg}} into the {{code|cvar}} section.
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* Alternatively add the lines to {{file|{{p|game}}\main\configs\unnamedsoldier.cfg}} into the {{code|cvar}} section.
* If possible, you can lower the polling rate on your mouse.
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* If possible, lower the polling rate on your mouse.
* Use an older mouse (with a lower polling rate).
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* Use an older mouse with a lower polling rate.
 
}}
 
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{{Audio
 
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
|separate volume notes    = Covers master and music volume.
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|separate volume notes    = Master and music.
 
|surround sound          = hackable
 
|surround sound          = hackable
|surround sound notes    = First you need to choose a [[#3D audio providers restoration|3D sound provider]]<br />Set in-game Speaker Setup to Surround for 5.1 or Quad Speakers for 4.x
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|surround sound notes    = First choose a [[#3D audio providers restoration|3D sound provider]], and set the in-game speaker setup to Surround (5.1) or Quad Speakers (4.x)
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
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  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    = Only available in China (Mainland and Taiwan) retail release.
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  |notes    = Retail only.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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  |audio    = unknown
 
  |audio    = unknown
 
  |subtitles = unknown
 
  |subtitles = unknown
  |notes    =  
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  |notes    = Retail only.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    = Retail version only.
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  |notes    = Retail only.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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  |language  = German
 
  |language  = German
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = unknown
+
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    =  
+
  |notes    = Retail only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/290-medal-of-honor-allied-assault-warchest-edition-deutsch-patch/ download for digital releases].
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Hungarian
 
  |language  = Hungarian
  |interface = true
+
  |interface = hackable
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = true
+
  |subtitles = hackable
  |notes    = [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/medal-of-honor-allied-assault/799 Fan translation.]
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  |notes    = Fan translation; [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/medal-of-honor-allied-assault/799 download].
 
  |fan      = true
 
  |fan      = true
 
}}
 
}}
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  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    = Retail version only.
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  |notes    = Retail and Deluxe only. For WarChest -> [https://www.moddb.com/downloads/traduzione-italiana-medal-of-honor-deluxe-edition-breakthrough download].
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = Spanish
+
  |language  = Japanese
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = false
+
  |audio    = unknown
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    = For digital/GOG.com versions [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1277-medal-of-honor-allied-assault-war-chest-official-spanish-translation/ See]
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  |notes    = Retail only.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = Polish
+
  |language  = Korean
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    = Fan translation [https://www.mediafire.com/file/n05p0ordvtfvcfj/MOHAA_WAR_CHEST_SPOLSZCZENIE_V1.1.ZIP/file See]
+
  |notes    = Retail only.
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = [https://ggames.com.br/topico/7654-download-traducao-medal-of-honor-allied-assault-pt-br/ Fan translation.]
 
  |fan      = true
 
  |fan      = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = Korean
+
  |language  = Spanish
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    = Retail version only.
+
  |notes    = Retail only; [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1277-medal-of-honor-allied-assault-war-chest-official-spanish-translation/ download for digital versions]
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Polish
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = Fan translation; [https://www.mediafire.com/file/n05p0ordvtfvcfj/MOHAA_WAR_CHEST_SPOLSZCZENIE_V1.1.ZIP/file download]
 +
|fan      = true
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = hackable
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = Fan audio and text translation made by "Fargus Multimedia" a.k.a "7Wolf" [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/medal_of_honor_allied_assault/ here]
 +
|fan      = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===3D audio providers restoration===
 
===3D audio providers restoration===
{{ii}} On Windows Vista and later you'll need to first [[Glossary:Sound card#Restore legacy audio effects on newer OS|restore legacy audio effects]].
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{{ii}} On Windows Vista and later, first [[Glossary:Sound card#Restore legacy audio effects on newer OS|restore legacy audio effects]].
  
 
{{Fixbox|description=Retrieve missing 3D sound providers|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20020330131547/http://www.alliedassault.com/community/guides/andreas/ How to Enable True 3D sound in MoHAA - AlliedAssault.com (retrieved)]</ref><ref>[http://www.techspot.com/tweaks/mohaa/mohaa-4.shtml Medal of Honor: Allied Assault tweak guide - TechSpot]</ref>|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Retrieve missing 3D sound providers|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20020330131547/http://www.alliedassault.com/community/guides/andreas/ How to Enable True 3D sound in MoHAA - AlliedAssault.com (retrieved)]</ref><ref>[http://www.techspot.com/tweaks/mohaa/mohaa-4.shtml Medal of Honor: Allied Assault tweak guide - TechSpot]</ref>|fix=
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# Open {{file|{{p|game}}\autoexec.cfg}} with a text editor.
 
# Open {{file|{{p|game}}\autoexec.cfg}} with a text editor.
 
#* Create the {{file|autoexec.cfg}} file if it does not exist.
 
#* Create the {{file|autoexec.cfg}} file if it does not exist.
# Add <code>seta s_milesdriver</code> with one of the options below that is supported by your sound card. <code>DirectSound3D Hardware Support</code> with [https://yadi.sk/d/fcz2qh4oEL8_Wg DSOAL for MoHAA] recommended or <code>Creative Labs EAX 2 (TM)</code> with Alchemy. For non-Creative cards [https://forums.thedarkmod.com/topic/18249-tutorial-how-to-setup-eax-for-tdm-on-any-soundcard/) see] or use [[Glossary:Sound card#Restore legacy audio effects on newer OS|other wrappers]].)
+
#* For the game expansions, create the file {{code|autoexec.cfg}} at {{file|{{p|game}}\mainta\}} for Spearhead, or  at{{file|{{p|game}}\maintt\}} for Breakthrough.
 +
# Add <code>seta s_milesdriver</code> with one of the options below that is supported by your sound card. <code>DirectSound3D Hardware Support</code> with [https://yadi.sk/d/fcz2qh4oEL8_Wg DSOAL for MoHAA] is recommended, otherwise set to <code>Creative Labs EAX 2 (TM)</code> if using Alchemy. For non-Creative cards [https://forums.thedarkmod.com/topic/18249-tutorial-how-to-setup-eax-for-tdm-on-any-soundcard/ see] or use [[Glossary:Sound card#Restore legacy audio effects on newer OS|other wrappers]].
 
#* <code>Aureal A3D Interactive (TM)</code>
 
#* <code>Aureal A3D Interactive (TM)</code>
 
#* <code>Aureal A3D 2.0 (TM)</code>
 
#* <code>Aureal A3D 2.0 (TM)</code>
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#* <code>DirectSound3D Software</code>
 
#* <code>DirectSound3D Software</code>
 
#* Example: {{code|seta s_milesdriver Creative Labs EAX 2 (TM)}}
 
#* Example: {{code|seta s_milesdriver Creative Labs EAX 2 (TM)}}
# Save
+
# Save the file.
# Make sure that Windows sound output is set to 44.1 kHz to avoid audio distortions. Refer to the instructions provided [https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Troubleshooting_guide/Audio_problems#Broken_sound_.28cracking.2C_delays.2C_missing_music.2Feffects.2C_etc..29 here], but use 44.1 kHz 24 bit instead.
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# Make sure that Windows sound output is set to 44.1 kHz to avoid audio distortions. Refer to the instructions provided [[Troubleshooting guide/Audio problems#Broken sound .28cracking.2C delays.2C missing music.2Feffects.2C etc..29|here]], but use 44.1 kHz 24 bit instead.
  
 
{{ii}} Aureal A3D 2.0 (TM) may not work properly during gameplay. The problem can be related to card detection bug in binary<ref>https://pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/American_McGee%27s_Alice#Audio_driver_issues</ref>
 
{{ii}} Aureal A3D 2.0 (TM) may not work properly during gameplay. The problem can be related to card detection bug in binary<ref>https://pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/American_McGee%27s_Alice#Audio_driver_issues</ref>
{{ii}} EAX 3 with Msseax3.m3d library from GTA Vice City works (also with its Mss32.dll), but spatialization quality is decreased in comparison to EAX 2. You can get it [https://yadi.sk/d/3WdZypkTgRQLhA here]. (EAX 3 wasn't released in 2001 yet<ref>https://pclab.pl/art17707-26.html Audigy cards launch date</ref>)
+
{{ii}} EAX 3 with Msseax3.m3d library from GTA Vice City works (also with its Mss32.dll), but spatialization quality is decreased in comparison to EAX 2. It can be obtained [https://yadi.sk/d/3WdZypkTgRQLhA here]. (EAX 3 wasn't released in 2001 yet<ref>https://pclab.pl/art17707-26.html Audigy cards launch date</ref>)
{{ii}} To avoid crash on startup for Spearhead on DSOAL with <code>DirectSound3D Hardware Support</code> use older DSOAL attached in [https://www.nexusmods.com/Core/Libs/Common/Widgets/DownloadPopUp?id=1000047844&game_id=130&source=FileExpander True 3D Sound for Headphones v1.1] with detailed instruction or ready [https://yadi.sk/d/fcz2qh4oEL8_Wg DSOAL package] with snddrivers for MoHAA ready to play.
+
{{ii}} To avoid crash on startup for Spearhead when using DSOAL with <code>DirectSound3D Hardware Support</code>, use an older version of DSOAL, attached in [https://www.nexusmods.com/Core/Libs/Common/Widgets/DownloadPopUp?id=1000047844&game_id=130&source=FileExpander True 3D Sound for Headphones v1.1]. Otherwise download this [https://yadi.sk/d/fcz2qh4oEL8_Wg DSOAL package] which contains audio settings and snddrivers for MoHAA.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|lan play players    = 64
 
|lan play players    = 64
 
|lan play modes      = Versus, Co-op
 
|lan play modes      = Versus, Co-op
|lan play notes      = For co-op use the [https://www.moddb.com/mods/medal-of-honor-cooperative-gameplay Medal of Honor: Cooperative mod].
+
|lan play notes      = For co-op use the [https://www.moddb.com/mods/medal-of-honor-cooperative-gameplay Medal of Honor: Cooperative mod] or [https://www.moddb.com/mods/medal-of-honor-coop-hazardmodding HaZardModding Coop].
 
|online play          = true
 
|online play          = true
 
|online play players  = 64
 
|online play players  = 64
 
|online play modes    = Versus, Co-op
 
|online play modes    = Versus, Co-op
|online play notes    = For co-op use the [https://www.moddb.com/mods/medal-of-honor-cooperative-gameplay Medal of Honor: Cooperative mod].
+
|online play notes    = For co-op use the [https://www.moddb.com/mods/medal-of-honor-cooperative-gameplay Medal of Honor: Cooperative mod] or [https://www.moddb.com/mods/medal-of-honor-coop-hazardmodding HaZardModding Coop].
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
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{{Network/Ports
 
{{Network/Ports
|tcp  = 28900, 29900, 29901
+
|tcp  = 12203-12218, 28900, 29900, 29901
|udp  = 3783, 6500, 6515, 6667, 12201, 12202, 12203, 12210, 12300, 13139, 27900
+
|udp  = 12203-12218, 3783, 6500, 6515, 6667, 12201, 12202, 12203, 12210, 12300, 13139, 27900
|upnp = unknown
 
}}
 
 
 
{{Network/Ports
 
|tcp  = 12203-12218
 
|udp  = 12203-12218, 12300
 
 
|upnp = unknown
 
|upnp = unknown
 
}}
 
}}
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==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
 
===Graphics settings are lost each time when starting game===
 
===Graphics settings are lost each time when starting game===
{{Fixbox|description=Create autoexec.cfg|fix=You need to copy your graphics settings from {{file|{{p|game}}\main\configs\unnamedsoldier.cfg}} to {{file|{{p|game}}\main\autoexec.cfg}} or you can try [[#Max quality graphics settings|this max graphics settings configuration]].
+
{{Fixbox|description=Create autoexec.cfg|fix=
 +
#Copy the graphics settings from the {{file|{{p|game}}\main\configs\unnamedsoldier.cfg}} file to {{file|{{p|game}}\main\autoexec.cfg}}
 +
{{ii}} Alternatively set [[#Max quality graphics settings|the maximum graphics settings]].
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==="GLW_StartOpenGL() - could not load OpenGL subsystem" error message on startup===
 
==="GLW_StartOpenGL() - could not load OpenGL subsystem" error message on startup===
Download GLDirect from https://sourceforge.net/projects/gldirect/<br>
+
{{Fixbox
When you trying to play using Intel HD Graphic and the game crash on startup,<br>
+
|description=Reduce the game's resolution
you need to download this file and copy/paste the openGL.dll into the {{p|game}}.
+
|ref=
 +
|fix=
 +
{{ii}} This error will appear if the game's config files use a resolution that your monitor doesn't support.
 +
# Use the instructions under [[Medal of Honor: Allied Assault#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]] to set the resolution to a supported value.
 +
}}
 +
{{Fixbox
 +
|description=Use an OpenGL to DirectX translation layer
 +
|ref=
 +
|fix=
 +
# Download the latest version of GLDirect from [https://sourceforge.net/projects/gldirect/files/GLDirect%20Releases/ here].
 +
# In the archive that was downloaded, open the ''gldirect5\bin\release'' folder.
 +
# Extract the DLL from this archive folder into {{p|game}}.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Game freezes on startup===
 +
{{--}} There is a bug in the game where the device string provided by newer GPU drivers is longer than the game expects, likely causing a buffer overflow.
 +
{{++}} Many GPU drivers have workarounds where they trim the string sent to '''MOHAA.exe''', negating the problem.
 +
{{--}} However, this workaround was only put in for the base game, not it's expansions.
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox
 +
|description=Replace the expansions' EXEs with patched versions
 +
|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/medal_of_honor_series/expansion_crash_fix/post6 GOG Forums: Expansion Crash Fix?]</ref>
 +
|fix=
 +
# Download the two EXEs in [https://www.gog.com/forum/medal_of_honor_series/expansion_crash_fix/post6 this forum post] and replace the ones in {{p|game}}.
 +
}}
 +
{{Fixbox
 +
|description=Rename the expansions' EXEs
 +
|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/medal_of_honor_series/expansion_crash_fix/post7 GOG Forums: Expansion Crash Fix?]</ref>
 +
|fix=
 +
# In {{p|game}}, rename '''MOHAA.exe''' to something else.
 +
# Rename an expansion's EXE ('''moh_spearhead.exe''' or '''moh_breakthrough.exe''') to '''MOHAA.exe'''.
 +
}}
 +
{{Fixbox
 +
|description=Use an OpenGL to DirectX translation layer
 +
|ref=
 +
|fix=
 +
# Download the latest version of GLDirect from [https://sourceforge.net/projects/gldirect/files/GLDirect%20Releases/ here].
 +
# In the archive that was downloaded, open the ''gldirect5\bin\release'' folder.
 +
# Extract the DLL from this archive folder into {{p|game}}.
 +
}}
 +
{{Fixbox
 +
|description=Use an older version of OpenGL's DLL
 +
|ref=<ref>[https://www.techspot.com/community/topics/mohaa-troubleshooting.8181/#post-227725 Techspot Forums: Mohaa:Troubleshooting]</ref>
 +
|fix=
 +
# Find an older version of {{file|OpenGL.dll}}. Note that DLLs should only be downloaded from trustworthy sources.
 +
# Place the DLL in {{p|game}}.
 +
}}
  
 
===Can't turn mouse more than 180° (or doesn't work properly)===
 
===Can't turn mouse more than 180° (or doesn't work properly)===
 
{{ii}}Some mouse precision issues may be caused by the games' incompatibility with high-polling rates of modern gaming mice. The first fix is recommended.  
 
{{ii}}Some mouse precision issues may be caused by the games' incompatibility with high-polling rates of modern gaming mice. The first fix is recommended.  
{{Fixbox|description=Edit config|fix= Put this line into config file.
+
{{Fixbox|description=Edit config|fix= Add the line <code>seta in_mouse -1</code> to {{file|autoexec.cfg}}.
<code>seta in_mouse -1</code>}}
+
}}
 
{{Fixbox|description= Lower polling rate of mouse
 
{{Fixbox|description= Lower polling rate of mouse
|ref={{cn|date=May 2019}}|fix=Lower mouse polling rate to 125Hz (8ms) via mouse drivers}}
+
|ref={{cn|date=May 2019}}|fix=Lower mouse polling rate to 125Hz (8ms) via mouse drivers.}}
  
 
===Game crashes during EA logo (Origin version)===
 
===Game crashes during EA logo (Origin version)===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Change settings of Origin|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Change settings of Origin|fix=
If the game crashes at startup using the Origin version, you have to disable "Origin In Game".<br>
+
If the game crashes at startup using the Origin version, disable the "Origin In Game" overlay.<br>
You can do it in the Game properties (but the expansions will still crash at startup).<br>
+
This can be done in the Game properties, however the expansions will still crash at startup.<br>
If you want to play the expansions you'll need to disable "Origin in-game" in the Origin's "Application settings"!
+
In order to play the expansions it is required that the "Origin In-Game" overlay is disabled in Origin's "Application settings".
 
}}
 
}}
{{Fixbox|description=Disable in-game Origin overlay by changing graphics driver|ref={{cn|date=May 2019}}|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Disable in-game Origin overlay by forcing the 3dfxgl graphics driver|ref={{cn|date=May 2019}}|fix=
Go to:
+
{{++}} Works for both expansions and the base game.
* Medal of Honor Allied Assault Warchest\'''main'''\autoexec.cfg
+
#Go to {{p|game}}.
* Medal of Honor Allied Assault Warchest\'''mainta'''\autoexec.cfg
+
#In the three folders named <code>main</code>, <code>mainta</code> and <code>maintt</code>, edit each {{file|autoexec.cfg}} with a text editor.
* Medal of Honor Allied Assault Warchest\'''maintt'''\autoexec.cfg
+
#In all three of the config files, insert the following line: <code>seta r_gldriver "3dfxgl</code>"
  
In all 3 cfgs, insert the following line: seta r_gldriver "3dfxgl"
+
{{ii}}This possibly works since origin fails to detect the 3dfxgl graphics driver, and as a result disables the in-game overlay.
 +
}}
  
{{ii}}This probably works because origin fails to detect this graphics driver and so it simply disables the in-game overlay. Thus, it is a workaround, which works for both the main game and the expansions.
 
}}
 
 
===Can't load savegames in MoH: Spearhead Addon - Mission is always starting at the beginning===
 
===Can't load savegames in MoH: Spearhead Addon - Mission is always starting at the beginning===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Change settings of Origin|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Change settings of Origin|fix=
If you can't load savegames the proper way, which means you always start at the beginning of the map, then you will need to disable "Origin In Game" in the Origin's "Application settings". This will fix the problem.
+
If savegames can't be loaded normally, resulting in the game always starting at the beginning of a map, then it is required that "Origin In Game" is disabled in Origin's "Application settings".
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 
===Unstable frame rate and stuttering===
 
===Unstable frame rate and stuttering===
 
{{ii}} This performance issue can occur with newer graphics cards supporting OpenGL 4.0 and newer. It is most common on Windows Vista and Windows 7. Since the game is based on the Quake 3 engine and is using the same or a similar OpenGL version, the graphics card driver will handle the game correctly if it thinks that it is Quake 3.
 
{{ii}} This performance issue can occur with newer graphics cards supporting OpenGL 4.0 and newer. It is most common on Windows Vista and Windows 7. Since the game is based on the Quake 3 engine and is using the same or a similar OpenGL version, the graphics card driver will handle the game correctly if it thinks that it is Quake 3.
  
 
{{Fixbox|description=Change level of details|ref=|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Change level of details|ref=|fix=
Set shadows to "Simple" (cg_shadows "1") and curve details to "low" (seta r_subdivisions "10") in advanced options.
+
{{++}} Fixes nearly all performance problems in Spearhead, when FPS might go down 8 FPS in the first level.
<br>
+
*Set shadows to "Simple" (cg_shadows "1") and curve details to "low" (seta r_subdivisions "10") in advanced options.
{{ii}} It should fix literally all performance problems in Spearhead, when FPS can go down to even 8 FPS in the first level.
+
'''Notes'''
{{ii}} If you will make these changes in config manually, make sure in game options, that they are saved.
+
{{ii}} If these changes are made in the config file manually, make sure to check the in-game options to see if the changes saved properly.
 
{{ii}} Doesn't help for Breakthrough. Curve detail setting can be lost on restart. Game can crash on settings save, sometimes can be fixed when you press default button, and make changes afterwards.
 
{{ii}} Doesn't help for Breakthrough. Curve detail setting can be lost on restart. Game can crash on settings save, sometimes can be fixed when you press default button, and make changes afterwards.
{{ii}} Breakthrough may crash on level loading when you delete all three unnamedsoldier.cfg, newconfig.cfg, custom.cfg (if present).
+
{{ii}} Breakthrough may crash on level loading when deleting all three {{file|unnamedsoldier.cfg}}, {{file|newconfig.cfg}}, {{file|custom.cfg}} config files (if present).
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
 
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
 
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
 
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
 +
|macos arm app          =
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
|linux powerpc app      = unknown
+
|linux powerpc app      = false
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
+
|linux 32-bit executable= true
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
+
|linux 64-bit executable= false
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
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===Enable Reshade/SweetFx===
 
===Enable Reshade/SweetFx===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Instruction|ref=<ref>https://sfx.thelazy.net/games/game/1157</ref>|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Instruction|ref=<ref>https://sfx.thelazy.net/games/game/1157</ref>|fix=
{{ii}}The game uses OpenGL. Install [[ReShade]] 3 or 4 as OpenGL. It works with MoHAA/Expansions. No in-game config changes needed.
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{{ii}}Install [[ReShade]] 3 or 4 as OpenGL. Works with all MoHAA/Expansions. No in-game config changes are needed.
{{ii}}There is a bug when showing OSD from MSI Afterburner, which causes Reshade to disable. Hide OSD to restore Reshade.
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{{ii}}There is a bug when showing the OSD of MSI Afterburner overlay, which causes Reshade to stop working. Hide the OSD to restore Reshade.
{{ii}}Older Reshade 1.x/SweetFX 2.0 OpenGL injectors don't work in this game. To use them, you will need OpenGL to DirectX wrapper - GLDirect, additionally, you must make the changes in game config file. </br>
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{{ii}}Older Reshade 1.x/SweetFX 2.0 OpenGL injectors won't work automatically. To use them, install a OpenGL to DirectX wrapper such as GLDirect. Additionally, changes must be made to the game's configuration. <br />
  
 
'''For Reshade 1.x/2.0, follow these steps:'''
 
'''For Reshade 1.x/2.0, follow these steps:'''
  
 
# Download [https://osdn.net/frs/g_redir.php?m=kent&f=gldirect%2FGLDirect+Releases%2FGLDirect+Initial+Release%2Fgldirect5_opensource.zip gldirect5]
 
# Download [https://osdn.net/frs/g_redir.php?m=kent&f=gldirect%2FGLDirect+Releases%2FGLDirect+Initial+Release%2Fgldirect5_opensource.zip gldirect5]
# Go to bin\release. Extract and rename {{file|gldirect5.dll}} to {{file|opengl32.dll}}.
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# Go to bin\release. Extract and rename {{file|gldirect5.dll}} to {{file|opengl32.dll}}
# Copy the file to MoHAA folder
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# Copy the file to the MoHAA folder.
# Paste preset to MoH dir
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# Paste preset to the MoH dir.
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# Run ReShade's {{file|Setup.exe}} and set D3D9 Mode.
  
 
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# Add the following line: seta r_gldriver "3dfxgl"
 
# Add the following line: seta r_gldriver "3dfxgl"
 
# Search for and download [https://osdn.net/frs/g_redir.php?m=kent&f=gldirect%2FGLDirect+Releases%2FGLDirect+Initial+Release%2Fgldirect5_opensource.zip gldirect5]
 
# Search for and download [https://osdn.net/frs/g_redir.php?m=kent&f=gldirect%2FGLDirect+Releases%2FGLDirect+Initial+Release%2Fgldirect5_opensource.zip gldirect5]
# Go to bin\release. Extract and rename "gldirect5.dll" to "3dfxgl.dll".
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# Go to bin\release. Extract and rename {{file|gldirect5.dll}} to {{file|3dfxgl.dll}}
# Copy the file to MoHAA folder
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# Copy the file to MoHAA folder.
# Optional: Paste in "SweetFx preset file" into the MoH directory (found in link above)
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# Optional: Paste in "SweetFx preset file" into the MoH directory (found in link above).
# Run ReShade (1.0, 2.0) Setup.exe and set D3D9 Mode
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# Run ReShade (1.0, 2.0) {{file|Setup.exe}} and set D3D9 Mode.
  
{{ii}}May introduce graphical distortions in the Main Menu of the Game. Get [https://yadi.sk/d/OTPx5WuWkj4OuA GLDirect DX8] as a fix (and for slightly better FPS; it produces darker image, though). Rename d3d9.dll Reshade injector to d3d8.dll.
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{{ii}}May introduce graphical distortions in the Main Menu of the Game. Install [https://yadi.sk/d/OTPx5WuWkj4OuA GLDirect DX8] as a fix (it also increases performance a little; however, it produces a darker image). Rename the <code>d3d9.dll</code> Reshade injector to <code>d3d8.dll.</code>
{{ii}}"Game Filter" via Nvidia Driver overlay may achieve similar results as SweetFx, but Reshade is capable of implementing ambient occlusion and Bloom effects.
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Medal of Honor: Allied Assault
Medal of Honor: Allied Assault cover
Developers
2015 Inc.
Spearhead EA Los Angeles
Breakthrough TKO Software
Mac OS (Classic) Westlake Interactive
macOS (OS X) Westlake Interactive
Linux Ryan C. Gordon
Publishers
Electronic Arts
Mac OS Aspyr Media
OS X Aspyr Media
Engines
id Tech 3
Release dates
Windows January 22, 2002
Mac OS (Classic) June 11, 2002
macOS (OS X) June 11, 2002
Linux January 2004
Reception
Metacritic 91
Taxonomy
Monetization Expansion pack
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives First-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Action, FPS, Shooter
Art styles Realistic
Themes Europe, World War II, Historical
Series Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor: Allied Assault on HowLongToBeat
Medal of Honor: Allied Assault on IGDB
Medal of Honor: Allied Assault guide on StrategyWiki
Medal of Honor: Allied Assault on MobyGames
Medal of Honor: Allied Assault on Wikipedia
Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor: Allied Assault 2002
Medal of Honor: Pacific Assault 2004
Medal of Honor: Airborne 2007
Medal of Honor (2010) 2010
Medal of Honor: Warfighter 2012
Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond 2020

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.
GameSpy online services have been shut down (see Network for solutions).

Key points

Cannot use Alt+Tab while in-game (Alt+Ctrl+Delete works, but maximising may cause crash). As a workaround, pressing Alt+ Enter will make the game windowed, which will allow using Alt+Tab .
The Linux port is an incomplete conversion.

General information

Medal of Honor Wiki
GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
CD key
SafeDisc v2 DRM[Note 1].
Windows
Mac OS
macOS (OS X)
Linux
GOG.com
DRM-free
War Chest Edition contains bonus interviews, artworks and wallpapers
Windows
Origin
Origin
War Chest Edition. Included with EA Play.
Windows
SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
A Linux installer is available here which requires a USA CD version of the game, be aware that it was never finished.

Version differences

The Deluxe Edition contains the base game and the Spearhead expansion. Note: there may be differences depending on region of the game, USA/UK v1.1 are uncensored.
The War Chest Edition is a complete edition containing the base game and both expansion packs. Note: it's the international edition with some lack of content for Allied Assault.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Spearhead
Windows
Mac OS
macOS (OS X)
Breakthrough
Windows
Mac OS
macOS (OS X)

Essential improvements

Patches

The latest version of Allied Assault is 1.11. The game is automatically updated to this version when installing Spearhead or Breakthrough. It's available in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, and Dutch.
The latest version of Spearhead is 2.15. It is required to install 2.11 first, then 2.15.
The latest version of Breakthrough is 2.40b. If patch 2.40b was installed and the game crashes with a 'Pixomatic' error, install 2.40 over it.
Origin version of Warchest has all official updates.

Skip intro videos

Edit autoexec.cfg[citation needed]
  1. Open <path-to-game>\main\autoexec.cfg in a text editor.
    • Create the autoexec.cfg file if it does not exist.
  2. Add the following line:
    • seta cl_playintro "0"
For the game expansions, simply copy autoexec.cfg to <path-to-game>\mainta\ for Spearhead, or <path-to-game>\maintt\ for Breakthrough or add the lines to the existing autoexec.cfg in these locations.
Alternatively delete or rename the video folder located in <path-to-game>\main.

GameSpy alternative

Due to GameSpy Server shutting down, it is highly recommended to use MOH: Server Browser Fixer to browse online servers[citation needed]
  1. Extract the package and open MOHGSFixer.exe
  2. Select the <path-to-game>.
  3. Click Patch Detected Games
Confirmed to work with GOG version of the game. Alternative is to connect directly via IP address by using this website: https://cache.gametracker.com/search/mohaa/ or to use Medal of Honor: Query Launcher Utility
The in-game server browser for the origin version does not work however connecting to a server via direct connect or Medal of Honor: Query Launcher Utility does.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\main\[Note 2]
macOS (OS X)
Linux ~/.mohaa/main/
All the medals that have been earned are stored in this folder.
<path-to-game>\main\newconfig.cfg and <path-to-game>\main\configs\unnamedsoldier.cfg are the configuration files.
Spearhead files are under mainta; Breakthrough files are under maintt.
It's recommended to create <path-to-game>\main\autoexec.cfg for the base game, <path-to-game>\maintt\autoexec.cfg for Breakthrough and <path-to-game>\mainta\autoexec.cfg for Spearhead, then make the custom configuration changes there.
It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\main\save[Note 2]
macOS (OS X)
Linux
For Breakthrough, see <path-to-game>\maintt\save.
For Spearhead, see <path-to-game>\mainta\save.

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Origin

Video

In-game general video settings.
In-game general video settings.
In-game advanced video settings.
In-game advanced video settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
See Widescreen resolution.
Multi-monitor
See Widescreen resolution.
Ultra-widescreen
See Widescreen resolution.[3]
4K Ultra HD
Causes in-game UI elements to become extremely small and illegible.
Use dgVoodoo2 to scale the UI.
Field of view (FOV)
See Field of view (FOV) or the WSGF entry for a permanent fix (keeps FOV every map restart).
Windowed
Use Alt+ Enter. Doesn't properly capture mouse - may accidentally activate background windows.[citation needed]
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
See Vertical sync (Vsync).
60 FPS
120+ FPS
Capped at 91 FPS by default; See Increasing frame limit to change the default cap.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Widescreen resolution

Edit autoexec.cfg[4]
  1. Open <path-to-game>\main\autoexec.cfg in a text editor.
    • Create the autoexec.cfg file if it does not exist.
  2. Add the following entries, and save the file with the resolution desired.
    • seta r_customwidth "1920"
    • seta r_customheight "1080"
    • seta r_mode "-1"
  3. Enabling high resolution (4k or higher):
    • seta r_customwidth "3840"
    • seta r_customheight "2160"
    • seta r_mode "-1"
For the game expansions, simply copy autoexec.cfg to <path-to-game>\mainta\ for Spearhead, or <path-to-game>\maintt\ for Breakthrough or add the lines to the existing autoexec.cfg in these locations.
Find mohaa.exe or moh_spearhead.exe or moh_breakthrough.exe. Right click the file and select Properties. Go to compatibility tab, Change high DPI settings and check the box override high DPI scaling behavior
Do not change resolution from the in-game options.

Increasing frame limit

Edit autoexec.cfg[5]
  1. Open (create file if needed) <path-to-game>\main\autoexec.cfg in a text editor.
  2. Add the following line, with another number if desired:
    • seta com_maxfps "120"
  3. Save the file.
For the game expansions, simply copy autoexec.cfg to <path-to-game>\mainta\ for Spearhead, or <path-to-game>\maintt\ for Breakthrough or add the line to the existing autoexec.cfg in these locations.

Field of view (FOV)

Edit autoexec.cfg[6]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open <path-to-game>\main\configs\autoexec.cfg in text editor.
    • Create the autoexec.cfg file if it does not exist.
  3. Add these commands to the file:
    • seta ui_console "1"
    • seta developer "1"
  4. Once in game hit the tilde key, next to the number 1 on the keyboard, and type in fov 110 (replace 110 with the desired FOV)
For the game expansions, simply copy autoexec.cfg to <path-to-game>\mainta\ for Spearhead, or <path-to-game>\maintt\ for Breakthrough or add the lines to the existing autoexec.cfg in these locations.

Vertical sync (Vsync)

Edit autoexec.cfg[citation needed]
  1. Open <path-to-game>\main\configs\autoexec.cfg in text editor.
    • Create the autoexec.cfg file if it does not exist.
  2. Add the following line:
    • seta r_swapinterval "1"
For the game expansions, simply copy autoexec.cfg to <path-to-game>\mainta\ for Spearhead, or <path-to-game>\maintt\ for Breakthrough or add the line to the existing autoexec.cfg in these locations.
Due to the DWM, the game's vsync implementation is broken in Windows 10, the framerate limiter will work but there will still be tearing; either force vsync through an appropriate graphics card control panel, or play the game in windowed mode.
If the game's tering persists even in windowed mode, choose 16 bit mode for color depth & texture color depth, in the game's options.

Max quality graphics settings

Edit autoexec.cfg[citation needed]
  1. Open <path-to-game>\main\autoexec.cfg in a text editor.
    • Create the autoexec.cfg file if it does not exist.
  2. Enter the lines in the box below and save the file.
seta cg_drawviewmodel "2"
seta cg_effectdetail "1.0"
seta cg_marks_add "1"
seta cg_max_tempmodels "1200"
seta cg_rain "1"
seta cg_reserve_tempmodels "240"
seta cg_shadows "2"
seta g_ddayfodderguys "2"
seta g_ddayfog "0"
seta g_ddayshingleguys "2"
seta r_colorbits "32"
seta r_drawstaticdecals "1"
seta r_ext_compressed_textures "1"
seta r_fastdlights "0"
seta r_fastentlight "0"
seta r_forceClampToEdge "1"
seta r_lodcap "1.0"
seta r_lodscale "1.1"
seta r_lodviewmodelcap "1.0"
seta r_maxmode "9"
seta r_picmip "0"
seta r_picmip_models "0"
seta r_picmip_sky "0"
seta r_subdivisions "1"
seta r_texturebits "32"
seta r_texturemode "GL_LINEAR_MIPMAP_LINEAR"
seta r_vidmode1024 "0"
seta r_vidmodemax "1"
seta s_khz "44"
seta ter_error "4"
seta ter_maxlod "6"
seta ter_maxtris "24576"
seta vss_draw "1"
seta vss_maxcount "15"
seta r_uselod "0"

Notes

Warning: When "r_subdivisions" is 1 or 2, the game bugs out when the player is located in certain areas. The game may also feel like it's running at 5-10 fps with the mouse not responding correctly. Set "r_subdivisions" to a higher value such as "3" (it's equal to 1 for buildings, not for terrain, lowest setting is 20) in autoexec.cfg.
For the game expansions, simply copy autoexec.cfg to <path-to-game>\mainta\ for Spearhead, or <path-to-game>\maintt\ for Breakthrough or add the lines to the existing autoexec.cfg in these locations.

Input

In-game control settings.
In-game control settings.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
See improve mouse responsiveness for possible improvements.
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Controller types

Improve mouse responsiveness

Edit autoexec.cfg[7]
  1. Open <path-to-game>\main\autoexec.cfg in a text editor.
    • Create the autoexec.cfg file if it does not exist.
  2. Add the following lines:
    • seta m_filter "1"
    • seta in_mouse "-1"
  3. Increasing the frame rate may also have a positive effect.

Other solutions:

  • Alternatively add the lines to <path-to-game>\main\configs\unnamedsoldier.cfg into the cvar section.
  • If possible, lower the polling rate on your mouse.
  • Use an older mouse with a lower polling rate.

Audio

In-game audio settings.
In-game audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Master and music.
Surround sound
First choose a 3D sound provider, and set the in-game speaker setup to Surround (5.1) or Quad Speakers (4.x)
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
EAX support
A3D 1.x, A3D 2.0. EAX 1, EAX 2. See 3D audio providers restoration.

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Traditional Chinese
Retail only.
Dutch
Retail only.
French
Retail only.
German
Retail only; download for digital releases.
Hungarian
Fan translation; download.
Italian
Retail and Deluxe only. For WarChest -> download.
Japanese
Retail only.
Korean
Retail only.
Brazilian Portuguese
Fan translation.
Spanish
Retail only; download for digital versions
Polish
Fan translation; download
Russian
Fan audio and text translation made by "Fargus Multimedia" a.k.a "7Wolf" here

3D audio providers restoration

On Windows Vista and later, first restore legacy audio effects.
Retrieve missing 3D sound providers[8][9]
  1. Download HRTF for MoHAA.
  2. Extract the archive to a temporary folder.
  3. Move the contents of the MOHAA folder to <path-to-game>.
  4. Move the OpenAL folder to %APPDATA%.
  5. Open <path-to-game>\autoexec.cfg with a text editor.
    • Create the autoexec.cfg file if it does not exist.
    • For the game expansions, create the file autoexec.cfg at <path-to-game>\mainta\ for Spearhead, or at<path-to-game>\maintt\ for Breakthrough.
  6. Add seta s_milesdriver with one of the options below that is supported by your sound card. DirectSound3D Hardware Support with DSOAL for MoHAA is recommended, otherwise set to Creative Labs EAX 2 (TM) if using Alchemy. For non-Creative cards see or use other wrappers.
    • Aureal A3D Interactive (TM)
    • Aureal A3D 2.0 (TM)
    • Creative Labs EAX 2 (TM)
    • Creative Labs EAX (TM)
    • Dolby Surround
    • DirectSound3D 7 Software with Full HRTF
    • DirectSound3D 7 Software with Light HRTF
    • DirectSound3D Hardware Support
    • DirectSound3D Software
    • Example: seta s_milesdriver Creative Labs EAX 2 (TM)
  7. Save the file.
  8. Make sure that Windows sound output is set to 44.1 kHz to avoid audio distortions. Refer to the instructions provided here, but use 44.1 kHz 24 bit instead.
Aureal A3D 2.0 (TM) may not work properly during gameplay. The problem can be related to card detection bug in binary[10]
EAX 3 with Msseax3.m3d library from GTA Vice City works (also with its Mss32.dll), but spatialization quality is decreased in comparison to EAX 2. It can be obtained here. (EAX 3 wasn't released in 2001 yet[11])
To avoid crash on startup for Spearhead when using DSOAL with DirectSound3D Hardware Support, use an older version of DSOAL, attached in True 3D Sound for Headphones v1.1. Otherwise download this DSOAL package which contains audio settings and snddrivers for MoHAA.

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
64 Versus, Co-op
For co-op use the Medal of Honor: Cooperative mod or HaZardModding Coop.
Online play
64 Versus, Co-op
For co-op use the Medal of Honor: Cooperative mod or HaZardModding Coop.

Connection types

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP 12203-12218, 28900, 29900, 29901
UDP 12203-12218, 3783, 6500, 6515, 6667, 12201, 12202, 12203, 12210, 12300, 13139, 27900
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

Issues fixed

Graphics settings are lost each time when starting game

Create autoexec.cfg
  1. Copy the graphics settings from the <path-to-game>\main\configs\unnamedsoldier.cfg file to <path-to-game>\main\autoexec.cfg
Alternatively set the maximum graphics settings.

"GLW_StartOpenGL() - could not load OpenGL subsystem" error message on startup

Reduce the game's resolution
This error will appear if the game's config files use a resolution that your monitor doesn't support.
  1. Use the instructions under Widescreen resolution to set the resolution to a supported value.
Use an OpenGL to DirectX translation layer
  1. Download the latest version of GLDirect from here.
  2. In the archive that was downloaded, open the gldirect5\bin\release folder.
  3. Extract the DLL from this archive folder into <path-to-game>.

Game freezes on startup

There is a bug in the game where the device string provided by newer GPU drivers is longer than the game expects, likely causing a buffer overflow.
Many GPU drivers have workarounds where they trim the string sent to MOHAA.exe, negating the problem.
However, this workaround was only put in for the base game, not it's expansions.
Replace the expansions' EXEs with patched versions[12]
  1. Download the two EXEs in this forum post and replace the ones in <path-to-game>.
Rename the expansions' EXEs[13]
  1. In <path-to-game>, rename MOHAA.exe to something else.
  2. Rename an expansion's EXE (moh_spearhead.exe or moh_breakthrough.exe) to MOHAA.exe.
Use an OpenGL to DirectX translation layer
  1. Download the latest version of GLDirect from here.
  2. In the archive that was downloaded, open the gldirect5\bin\release folder.
  3. Extract the DLL from this archive folder into <path-to-game>.
Use an older version of OpenGL's DLL[14]
  1. Find an older version of OpenGL.dll. Note that DLLs should only be downloaded from trustworthy sources.
  2. Place the DLL in <path-to-game>.

Can't turn mouse more than 180° (or doesn't work properly)

Some mouse precision issues may be caused by the games' incompatibility with high-polling rates of modern gaming mice. The first fix is recommended.
Edit config

Add the line seta in_mouse -1 to autoexec.cfg.

Lower polling rate of mouse[citation needed]

Lower mouse polling rate to 125Hz (8ms) via mouse drivers.

Game crashes during EA logo (Origin version)

Change settings of Origin

If the game crashes at startup using the Origin version, disable the "Origin In Game" overlay.
This can be done in the Game properties, however the expansions will still crash at startup.
In order to play the expansions it is required that the "Origin In-Game" overlay is disabled in Origin's "Application settings".

Disable in-game Origin overlay by forcing the 3dfxgl graphics driver[citation needed]
Works for both expansions and the base game.
  1. Go to <path-to-game>.
  2. In the three folders named main, mainta and maintt, edit each autoexec.cfg with a text editor.
  3. In all three of the config files, insert the following line: seta r_gldriver "3dfxgl"
This possibly works since origin fails to detect the 3dfxgl graphics driver, and as a result disables the in-game overlay.

Can't load savegames in MoH: Spearhead Addon - Mission is always starting at the beginning

Change settings of Origin

If savegames can't be loaded normally, resulting in the game always starting at the beginning of a map, then it is required that "Origin In Game" is disabled in Origin's "Application settings".

Unstable frame rate and stuttering

This performance issue can occur with newer graphics cards supporting OpenGL 4.0 and newer. It is most common on Windows Vista and Windows 7. Since the game is based on the Quake 3 engine and is using the same or a similar OpenGL version, the graphics card driver will handle the game correctly if it thinks that it is Quake 3.
Change level of details
Fixes nearly all performance problems in Spearhead, when FPS might go down 8 FPS in the first level.
  • Set shadows to "Simple" (cg_shadows "1") and curve details to "low" (seta r_subdivisions "10") in advanced options.

Notes

If these changes are made in the config file manually, make sure to check the in-game options to see if the changes saved properly.
Doesn't help for Breakthrough. Curve detail setting can be lost on restart. Game can crash on settings save, sometimes can be fixed when you press default button, and make changes afterwards.
Breakthrough may crash on level loading when deleting all three unnamedsoldier.cfg, newconfig.cfg, custom.cfg config files (if present).
Instructions[15]

Go to the game installation folder and rename game binary to quake3.exe.

It helps mostly for stuttering and slightly prevents from FPS drops. Be aware that MSI Afterburner in comparison to Fraps, measures double FPS count.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
OpenGL 1.1
ExecutablePPC16-bit 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Mac OS (Classic)

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio Miles Sound System 6.1c (BIN file version 3.0.0.0)
Multiplayer GameSpy

Command line arguments

See complete SDK command line arguments

Enable Reshade/SweetFx

Instruction[16]
Install ReShade 3 or 4 as OpenGL. Works with all MoHAA/Expansions. No in-game config changes are needed.
There is a bug when showing the OSD of MSI Afterburner overlay, which causes Reshade to stop working. Hide the OSD to restore Reshade.
Older Reshade 1.x/SweetFX 2.0 OpenGL injectors won't work automatically. To use them, install a OpenGL to DirectX wrapper such as GLDirect. Additionally, changes must be made to the game's configuration.

For Reshade 1.x/2.0, follow these steps:

  1. Download gldirect5
  2. Go to bin\release. Extract and rename gldirect5.dll to opengl32.dll
  3. Copy the file to the MoHAA folder.
  4. Paste preset to the MoH dir.
  5. Run ReShade's Setup.exe and set D3D9 Mode.

Alternatively:

  1. Open <path-to-game>\main\configs\unnamedsoldier.cfg
  2. Go to cvars section:
  3. Add the following line: seta r_gldriver "3dfxgl"
  4. Search for and download gldirect5
  5. Go to bin\release. Extract and rename gldirect5.dll to 3dfxgl.dll
  6. Copy the file to MoHAA folder.
  7. Optional: Paste in "SweetFx preset file" into the MoH directory (found in link above).
  8. Run ReShade (1.0, 2.0) Setup.exe and set D3D9 Mode.
May introduce graphical distortions in the Main Menu of the Game. Install GLDirect DX8 as a fix (it also increases performance a little; however, it produces a darker image). Rename the d3d9.dll Reshade injector to d3d8.dll.
"Game Filter" via Nvidia Driver overlay may achieve similar results as SweetFx, however Reshade is better at implementing ambient occlusion and Bloom effects.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 95 OSR2
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium II 450 MHz
AMD Athlon 500 MHz
System memory (RAM) 128 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 1.2 GB
Video card (GPU) 16 MB of VRAM
DirectX 8.0 compatible
Mac OS
Minimum[17] Recommended
Operating system (OS) 9.0
Processor (CPU) PowerPC 7xx
PowerPC G3
System memory (RAM) 128 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD)
Other 2x CD-ROM drive
macOS (OS X)
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 10.1
Processor (CPU) G3 450 MHz
System memory (RAM) 256 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD)
Video card (GPU) 3D Graphic acceleration
16 MB of VRAM
Linux
Minimum
Operating system (OS)
Processor (CPU)
System memory (RAM)
Hard disk drive (HDD)


Notes

  1. 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. 2.0 2.1 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).

References