Difference between revisions of "Red Faction"
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|publisher = [[Wikipedia:THQ|THQ]] | |publisher = [[Wikipedia:THQ|THQ]] | ||
|engine = [[Wikipedia:Geo-Mod|Geo-Mod]] | |engine = [[Wikipedia:Geo-Mod|Geo-Mod]] | ||
| − | |release dates = '''Microsoft Windows'''<br/> | + | |release dates = '''Microsoft Windows'''<br /> |
| − | <sup>NA</sup> 17 September 2001<br/> | + | <sup>NA</sup> 17 September 2001<br /> |
| − | <sup>EU</sup> 28 September 2001<br/> | + | <sup>EU</sup> 28 September 2001<br /> |
| − | '''Mac OS X'''<br/> | + | '''Mac OS X'''<br /> |
<sup>NA</sup> 2002 | <sup>NA</sup> 2002 | ||
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* [[Red Faction: Armageddon]] | * [[Red Faction: Armageddon]] | ||
| − | =Windows= | + | = Windows = |
| − | ==Availability== | + | == Availability == |
{{DRM Table| | {{DRM Table| | ||
{{DRM Table/row| Retail | {{ID|DRM-free}} | Disc Check}} | {{DRM Table/row| Retail | {{ID|DRM-free}} | Disc Check}} | ||
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{{DRM Table/row| [http://www.gamersgate.co.uk/DD-RF1/red-faction GamersGate] | {{ID|DRM-free}} | Can be bought together with [[Red Faction II]] at a discounted price.}} | {{DRM Table/row| [http://www.gamersgate.co.uk/DD-RF1/red-faction GamersGate] | {{ID|DRM-free}} | Can be bought together with [[Red Faction II]] at a discounted price.}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ===Steam=== | + | === Steam === |
{{ii}} Includes a number of fixes specific to running the game on modern operating systems, however, a more substantial number of fixes can be obtained by downloading the fan-made [[Red Faction#Pure Faction|Pure Faction]] patch. | {{ii}} Includes a number of fixes specific to running the game on modern operating systems, however, a more substantial number of fixes can be obtained by downloading the fan-made [[Red Faction#Pure Faction|Pure Faction]] patch. | ||
| − | ==Improvements== | + | == Improvements == |
| − | ===Patches=== | + | === Patches === |
| − | ====[http://www.purefaction.org/ Pure Faction]==== | + | ==== [http://www.purefaction.org/ Pure Faction] ==== |
{{ii}} Pure Faction is a fan-made patch currently in its third version designed to improve the game's playability on modern operating systems. | {{ii}} Pure Faction is a fan-made patch currently in its third version designed to improve the game's playability on modern operating systems. | ||
{{++}} Fixes to almost all known Red Faction issues. | {{++}} Fixes to almost all known Red Faction issues. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ===Mods=== | + | === Mods === |
* [http://www.factionfiles.com/ Faction Files] mod site. | * [http://www.factionfiles.com/ Faction Files] mod site. | ||
| − | ==Game Data== | + | == Game Data == |
| − | ===Save Game Location=== | + | === Save Game Location === |
{{Save Game Locations | {{Save Game Locations | ||
|os_1=Windows (Steam) | |os_1=Windows (Steam) | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ===[[Cloud Syncing]]=== | + | === [[Cloud Syncing]] === |
{{Save Game Cloud Syncing| | {{Save Game Cloud Syncing| | ||
{{Save Game Cloud Syncing/row| [[Steam Cloud]] | true | Syncs save games and settings. }} | {{Save Game Cloud Syncing/row| [[Steam Cloud]] | true | Syncs save games and settings. }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video Settings== | + | == Video Settings == |
| − | [[ | + | [[Image:Red-faction-video-settings.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Standard in-game video settings.]] |
{{Video Settings | {{Video Settings | ||
|widescreen_resolution=hackable | |widescreen_resolution=hackable | ||
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|vsync_notes=Enabled through launcher. | |vsync_notes=Enabled through launcher. | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ===[[Widescreen Resolution]]=== | + | === [[Widescreen Resolution]] === |
{{ii}} The [[#Pure Faction|Pure Faction]] patch includes true 16:10 and 16:9 support for widescreen play, including a fix for HUD issues that were previously prevalent in any widescreen fixes. | {{ii}} The [[#Pure Faction|Pure Faction]] patch includes true 16:10 and 16:9 support for widescreen play, including a fix for HUD issues that were previously prevalent in any widescreen fixes. | ||
| − | ===[[Multi-Monitor]]=== | + | === [[Multi-Monitor]] === |
{{ii}} Again, Pure Faction includes native multi-monitor support for 3x1. However, WSGF rated the support grade C due to significant HUD issues affecting gameplay.<ref>http://www.wsgf.org/dr/red-faction-pure-faction</ref> | {{ii}} Again, Pure Faction includes native multi-monitor support for 3x1. However, WSGF rated the support grade C due to significant HUD issues affecting gameplay.<ref>http://www.wsgf.org/dr/red-faction-pure-faction</ref> | ||
| − | ===[[Field Of View (FOV)]]=== | + | === [[Field Of View (FOV)]] === |
{{ii}} Custom FOV settings can be applied by installing the Pure Faction patch.<ref>http://has-this-game-windowed-mode.com/?mode=letter&letter=r#g92</ref> | {{ii}} Custom FOV settings can be applied by installing the Pure Faction patch.<ref>http://has-this-game-windowed-mode.com/?mode=letter&letter=r#g92</ref> | ||
| − | ===[[Windowed]]=== | + | === [[Windowed]] === |
{{ii}} A windowed mode can be enabled by installing Pure Faction.<ref>http://has-this-game-windowed-mode.com/?mode=letter&letter=r#g92</ref> | {{ii}} A windowed mode can be enabled by installing Pure Faction.<ref>http://has-this-game-windowed-mode.com/?mode=letter&letter=r#g92</ref> | ||
| − | ===[[Anisotropic Filtering (AF)]]=== | + | === [[Anisotropic Filtering (AF)]] === |
{{ii}} Bilinear and Trilinear filtering available by default, but Anisotropic Filtering can be forced through the [[NVIDIA Control Panel]].<ref>http://85.12.17.141/showthread.php?t=33437</ref> | {{ii}} Bilinear and Trilinear filtering available by default, but Anisotropic Filtering can be forced through the [[NVIDIA Control Panel]].<ref>http://85.12.17.141/showthread.php?t=33437</ref> | ||
| − | ===[[Anti-Aliasing (AA)]]=== | + | === [[Anti-Aliasing (AA)]] === |
{{ii}} Can be forced through the NVIDIA Control Panel.<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=932970&page=5</ref> | {{ii}} Can be forced through the NVIDIA Control Panel.<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=932970&page=5</ref> | ||
| − | ==Input Settings== | + | == Input Settings == |
| − | [[ | + | [[Image:Red-faction-key-remapping.jpg|right|thumb|300px|In-game key remapping.]] |
{{Input Settings | {{Input Settings | ||
|key_remap=true | |key_remap=true | ||
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|controller_support_notes=Can be forced using [[XPadder]]. | |controller_support_notes=Can be forced using [[XPadder]]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Issues Fixed== | + | == Issues Fixed == |
| − | ===At Least 8 MB of Video Memory is Required=== | + | === At Least 8 MB of Video Memory is Required === |
{{ii}} Error message on startup. | {{ii}} Error message on startup. | ||
{{ii}} Caused by Red Faction's native incompatibility with modern versions of Windows. | {{ii}} Caused by Red Faction's native incompatibility with modern versions of Windows. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ===Unable to Initialize DirectX 8.0=== | + | === Unable to Initialize DirectX 8.0 === |
{{ii}} Error message on startup. | {{ii}} Error message on startup. | ||
{{ii}} Caused by Red Faction's native incompatibility with modern versions of Windows. | {{ii}} Caused by Red Faction's native incompatibility with modern versions of Windows. | ||
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| − | ===Stuttering/Glitching/Crashing=== | + | === Stuttering/Glitching/Crashing === |
{{ii}} Caused by Red Faction's native incompatibility with modern versions of Windows. | {{ii}} Caused by Red Faction's native incompatibility with modern versions of Windows. | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
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* Install Pure Faction as outlined [[#Pure Faction|above]]. | * Install Pure Faction as outlined [[#Pure Faction|above]]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ===Sub Explodes When it Hits Water=== | + | === Sub Explodes When it Hits Water === |
{{ii}} Bug sometimes encountered during the campaign, which causes the submarine to explode upon contact with the sub bay water. | {{ii}} Bug sometimes encountered during the campaign, which causes the submarine to explode upon contact with the sub bay water. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==System Requirements== | + | == System Requirements == |
{{SysReq_BaseTemplate | {{SysReq_BaseTemplate | ||
|OSfamily_ = Windows | |OSfamily_ = Windows | ||
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| − | =References= | + | = References = |
<references /> | <references /> | ||
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Revision as of 18:16, 12 September 2012
Template:Infobox Key Points
- Almost all known bugs, and issues resulting from incompatibility with newer versions of Windows can be resolved by installing the Pure Faction patch.
- Natively suffers from a number of problems when attempting to run on a modern operating system, such as Windows 7.
General Information
See Also
Windows
Availability
Steam
- Includes a number of fixes specific to running the game on modern operating systems, however, a more substantial number of fixes can be obtained by downloading the fan-made Pure Faction patch.
Improvements
Patches
Pure Faction
- Pure Faction is a fan-made patch currently in its third version designed to improve the game's playability on modern operating systems.
- Fixes to almost all known Red Faction issues.
- The ability to display the game in any resolution (including widescreen) with a fully functional HUD.[1]
- Mouse lag reduction.
- Weapon and security bug-fixes.
- General improvements and optimisations for NT operating systems such as Windows XP, Vista and 7.
| Instructions |
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Mods
- Faction Files mod site.
Game Data
Save Game Location
Cloud Syncing
Template:Save Game Cloud Syncing
Video Settings
File:Red-faction-video-settings.jpg
Standard in-game video settings.
Widescreen Resolution
- The Pure Faction patch includes true 16:10 and 16:9 support for widescreen play, including a fix for HUD issues that were previously prevalent in any widescreen fixes.
Multi-Monitor
- Again, Pure Faction includes native multi-monitor support for 3x1. However, WSGF rated the support grade C due to significant HUD issues affecting gameplay.[2]
Field Of View (FOV)
- Custom FOV settings can be applied by installing the Pure Faction patch.[3]
Windowed
- A windowed mode can be enabled by installing Pure Faction.[4]
Anisotropic Filtering (AF)
- Bilinear and Trilinear filtering available by default, but Anisotropic Filtering can be forced through the NVIDIA Control Panel.[5]
Anti-Aliasing (AA)
- Can be forced through the NVIDIA Control Panel.[6]
Input Settings
File:Red-faction-key-remapping.jpg
In-game key remapping.
Issues Fixed
At Least 8 MB of Video Memory is Required
- Error message on startup.
- Caused by Red Faction's native incompatibility with modern versions of Windows.
| Instructions |
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Unable to Initialize DirectX 8.0
- Error message on startup.
- Caused by Red Faction's native incompatibility with modern versions of Windows.
| Instructions |
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| Instructions |
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Stuttering/Glitching/Crashing
- Caused by Red Faction's native incompatibility with modern versions of Windows.
| Instructions |
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Sub Explodes When it Hits Water
- Bug sometimes encountered during the campaign, which causes the submarine to explode upon contact with the sub bay water.
| Instructions |
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System Requirements
References
- ↑ http://www.redfaction.com/gb/forums/topic/806
- ↑ http://www.wsgf.org/dr/red-faction-pure-faction
- ↑ http://has-this-game-windowed-mode.com/?mode=letter&letter=r#g92
- ↑ http://has-this-game-windowed-mode.com/?mode=letter&letter=r#g92
- ↑ http://85.12.17.141/showthread.php?t=33437
- ↑ http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=932970&page=5