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{{Fixbox/fix|Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/572-dgvoodoo-2/ dgVoodoo 2] and copy <code>D3D8.dll</code> , <code>D3DImm.dll</code> and <code>DDraw.dll</code> to {{p|game}}.|ref={{cn|date=January 2017}}}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/572-dgvoodoo-2/ dgVoodoo 2] and copy <code>D3D8.dll</code> , <code>D3DImm.dll</code> and <code>DDraw.dll</code> to {{p|game}}.|ref={{cn|date=January 2017}}}} | ||
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Revision as of 22:45, 28 July 2017
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| Developers | |
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| Monolith Productions | |
| Publishers | |
| Fox Interactive | |
| Sierra Entertainment | |
| OS X | MacPlay |
| Engines | |
| LithTech 2.2|LithTech|LithTech 2.2 | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | November 9, 2000 |
| macOS (OS X) | November 21, 2002 |
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Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
- The Mac OS X version of this game does not work on Mac OS X Lion (version 10.7) or later due to the removal of support for PowerPC apps.
| No One Lives Forever | |
|---|---|
| The Operative: No One Lives Forever | 2000 |
| No One Lives Forever 2: A Spy in H.A.R.M.'s Way | 2002 |
| Contract J.A.C.K. | 2003 |
Key points
- The source code was made available in 2001.
- Exceeding 60 FPS causes timing-related issues.[1][2]
- Lacks an option to toggle crouch mode.[3]
- Certain Intel graphics cards cannot display water properly, rendering some missions unplayable.
- G-Sync Incompatible: Old Lithtech engine games will crash giving "MFC application has stopped working" if you try to use g-sync with this game. Disable it for "lithtech.exe" in the nVidia Control Panel.[citation needed]
General information
- UnityHQ - A fansite for the series
- UnityHQ Forums
Availability
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- This game is not available digitally.
- A demo is available.
Essential improvements
Patches
The official No One Lives Forever website has been shut down so you have to download the patches from a third party. The fansite UnityHQ still host all the files needed to play online.
- 1.003 - Official Patch (required to update to latest version)
- 1.003 - 1.004 update - Official Patch updates the game to GOTY edition (requires 1.003 to install)
Map Packs
- Map Pack 1 - Official map pack.
- Map Pack 2 - Official map pack 2.
- GOTY Map Pack - Game of the Year edition extra maps.
- MP Super Map Pack - Fan made collection of all the non-laggy/buggy multiplayer maps available.
Skip intro videos
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Skip launcher and intro videos
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Save game data location
Video settings
Video settings.
Field of view (FOV)
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Windowed
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Input settings
Remapping
- There is an issue with saving custom keyboard binds on localized Windows version (or on localized keyboard layouts). Manual keys mapping is required.
- Mouse buttons and scrolling wheel is not assigned to any action.
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Note: These numbers are for US keyboard layout (QWERTY layout).
If you defined another layout (e.g. French AZERTY layout), you should perform the transposition yourself.
For example, to bind the 'A' key using the AZERTY keyboard layout, you should use the number ##16 (the 'Q' key in table below).
| Key | ## | Key | ## | Key | ## | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 30 | Caps Lock | 58 | [ | 26 | ||
| B | 48 | Backspace | 14 | ] | 27 | ||
| C | 46 | TAB | 15 | ; | 39 | ||
| D | 32 | left SHIFT | 42 | '' | 40 | ||
| E | 18 | right SHIFT | 54 | , | 51 | ||
| F | 33 | ENTER | 28 | . | 52 | ||
| G | 34 | left CTRL | 29 | / | 53 | ||
| H | 35 | right CTRL | 59 | ~ | 1 | ||
| I | 23 | left ALT | 56 | - | 12 | ||
| J | 36 | right ALT | 58 | = | 13 | ||
| K | 37 | SPACE | 57 | ||||
| L | 38 | 1 | 2 | ||||
| M | 50 | F1 | 59 | 2 | 3 | ||
| N | 49 | F2 | 60 | 3 | 4 | ||
| O | 24 | F3 | 61 | 4 | 5 | ||
| P | 25 | F4 | 62 | 5 | 6 | ||
| Q | 16 | F5 | 63 | 6 | 7 | ||
| R | 19 | F6 | 64 | 7 | 8 | ||
| S | 31 | F7 | 65 | 8 | 9 | ||
| T | 20 | F8 | 66 | 9 | 10 | ||
| U | 22 | F9 | 67 | 0 | 11 | ||
| V | 47 | F10 | 68 | ||||
| W | 17 | F11 | 69 | ||||
| X | 45 | F12 | 70 | ||||
| Y | 44 | ||||||
| Z | 21 |
Audio settings
Audio settings.
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| German | Blood and death cries censored, "MoreBloodOption" cheat useless | |||
| Polish |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | 16 | |||
| Online play | 16 | GameSpy services have been shut down;[6] see GameSpy for workarounds. | ||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Ports
| Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
|---|---|
| TCP | 2300-2400, 7000-10000 |
| UDP | 27888 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues unresolved
Pickup messages lower frame rate
- The frame rate can drop from 60 FPS to as low as 35 FPS whenever multiple inventory pickup messages are displayed.
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Issues fixed
Cutscenes and dialogue play too fast
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Camera movement is laggy or uneven
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Low frame rate on Windows 8 and higher
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Graphics are glitched and game is practically unplayable
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Black screen when underwater
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Framerate drops when changing weapons/function or when zooming in
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 7 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Multiplayer | GameSpy |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
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| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Pentium II 300 MHz | Pentium III 500 MHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | 128 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 400 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 8 MB of VRAM DirectX 7 compatible | 32 MB of VRAM |
Notes
References
- ↑ Playing "No One Lives Forever" for the first time - Ars Technica OpenForum
- ↑ Got unplayable mouse lag in No One Lives Forever? Try these settings. - AnandTech Forums
- ↑ The Operative: No One Lives Forever (2000) Windows review - MobyGames
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Pricing | GameSpy Technology