Difference between revisions of "Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas 2"
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It can be downloaded from [http://media.ubi.com/us/games/rainbowsixvegas2/maps/R6Vegas2GiftPack-WW.exe here]. | It can be downloaded from [http://media.ubi.com/us/games/rainbowsixvegas2/maps/R6Vegas2GiftPack-WW.exe here]. | ||
| − | Also available, Comcast Event Map, a multiplayer gift map that can be downloaded from [http:// | + | Also available, Comcast Event Map, a multiplayer gift map that can be downloaded from [http://forums.ubi.com/showthread.php/653807-Comcast-Map-PC-New-Official-Download-Link here].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20080723222044/http://gameinvasion.comcast.net/gameinvasion/r6v2/bonusmap Rainbow Six: Vegas 2 - Exclusive PC Map Download (retrieved)]</ref> |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\Ubisoft\R6Vegas2 | + | {{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\Ubisoft\R6Vegas2\<br /> |
| − | + | {{p|game}}\KellerGame\Config\}} | |
| − | {{p|game}}\KellerGame\Config}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} <code>R6GameConfig.bin</code> stores key bindings | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\Ubisoft\R6Vegas2}} | + | {{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\Ubisoft\R6Vegas2\}} |
}} | }} | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = {{CN|game certainly support it, though somebody should test which version are actually queried}} |
}} | }} | ||
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|lan co-op = true | |lan co-op = true | ||
|lan co-op players = 4 | |lan co-op players = 4 | ||
| − | |lan co-op notes = | + | |lan co-op notes = Up to 16 players with [http://teknogods.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=3309 TeknoR6Vegas2] |
|online co-op = true | |online co-op = true | ||
|online co-op players = 4 | |online co-op players = 4 | ||
| − | |online co-op notes = | + | |online co-op notes = Up to 16 players with [http://teknogods.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=3309 TeknoR6Vegas2] |
|hot-seat = | |hot-seat = | ||
|hot-seat players = | |hot-seat players = | ||
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|dedicated notes = A guide on setting up a dedicated server can be found [http://www.tunngle.net/community/topic/5151-rainbow-six-vegas-2-dedicated-server-tutorial/ here]. | |dedicated notes = A guide on setting up a dedicated server can be found [http://www.tunngle.net/community/topic/5151-rainbow-six-vegas-2-dedicated-server-tutorial/ here]. | ||
|self-hosting = true | |self-hosting = true | ||
| − | |self-hosting notes = | + | |self-hosting notes = Set-up guide available [http://forums.ubi.com/showthread.php/370411-Rainbow-Six-Vegas-2-SADS-Complete-Guide here] |
|direct ip = unknown | |direct ip = unknown | ||
|direct ip notes = | |direct ip notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Issues | + | ==Issues unresolved== |
===Cannot connect to Ubisoft's online service=== | ===Cannot connect to Ubisoft's online service=== | ||
A common error for players attempting to play Rainbow Six: Vegas 2 online is the message "Failed to initialize network service." | A common error for players attempting to play Rainbow Six: Vegas 2 online is the message "Failed to initialize network service." | ||
The simplest way to bypass this issue is to use a Virtual Lan (VPN). Two programs which work well with Rainbow Six: Vegas 2 are [http://www.evolvehq.com Evolve] and [http://www.tunngle.net/index.php?l=en Tunngle] | The simplest way to bypass this issue is to use a Virtual Lan (VPN). Two programs which work well with Rainbow Six: Vegas 2 are [http://www.evolvehq.com Evolve] and [http://www.tunngle.net/index.php?l=en Tunngle] | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Other information== | ||
| + | ===AI Behavior Modification=== | ||
| + | {{++}} Stop enemies from rushing to the player's position, make corpses stay | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| + | {{Fixbox/fix|Edit PCKellerInput.ini|ref=<ref>[http://www.gamingdifficulty.com/ Gaming Difficulty]</ref>}} | ||
| + | # Open <code>{{p|game}}\KellerGame\Config\PCKellerInput.ini</code> | ||
| + | <div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><ol><li value="2"> Add the following lines under <code>[Engine.PlayerInput]</code> class</li></ol><div class="mw-collapsible-content"><pre> | ||
| + | Bindings=(Name="F8",Command="aiMods",Control=False,Shift=False,Axis=False,Alt=False) | ||
| + | Bindings=(Name="aiMods",Command="say m1k3: AI tweaks have been applied. | set R6TerroHuntManager m_bDisableSearching True | set R6TerroHuntManager m_bRandomSpawning True | set R6TerroHuntManage m_fBackZone 16000000.000000 | set R6AITemplate m_bLeaveDeadBody True",Control=False,Shift=False,Axis=False,Alt=False) | ||
| + | </pre></div></div> | ||
| + | }} | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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Revision as of 16:03, 17 February 2015
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| Developers | |
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| Ubisoft Montreal | |
| Publishers | |
| Ubisoft | |
| Engines | |
| Unreal Engine 3 | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | April 15, 2008 |
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| ⤏ Go to series page | |
| Subseries of Tom Clancy | |
| Rainbow Six | 1998 |
| Rainbow Six: Rogue Spear | 1999 |
| Rainbow Six: Covert Ops Essentials | 2000 |
| Rainbow Six: Take-Down | 2001 |
| Rainbow Six: Rogue Spear: Black Thorn | 2001 |
| Rainbow Six 3: Raven Shield | 2003 |
| Rainbow Six: Lockdown | 2006 |
| Rainbow Six: Vegas | 2006 |
| Rainbow Six: Vegas 2 | 2008 |
| Rainbow Six Siege | 2015 |
| Rainbow Six Extraction | 2022 |
Key points
- A Uplay account is required to play online
General information
- Ubisoft game page
- Official Forum
- Rainbow Six Wiki
- Steam Community Discussions
- Steam Users' Forums for game series
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
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| Amazon.com | |
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| Steam | |
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Essential improvements
Patch 1.3
Patch 1.3 updates the game to the latest version. The Steam version is already patched.
Rainbow Six: Vegas 2 Gift Pack
A free map pack that adds Murdertown – Dark, CQB Training – Dark, and Calypso Casino to all Versus modes and Terrorist Hunt.
It can be downloaded from here.
Also available, Comcast Event Map, a multiplayer gift map that can be downloaded from here.[1]
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/15120/pfx/[Note 1] |
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R6GameConfig.binstores key bindings
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/15120/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Ambient Occlusion
On Nvidia graphics cards you can turn it on through Nvidia Inspector. Use "0x00000025 (Tom Clancy's EndWar)" preset. This will result in noticeable FPS drop in certain game areas.
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | 16 | |||
| Online play | 16 | |||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | A guide on setting up a dedicated server can be found here. | |
| Self-hosting | Set-up guide available here | |
| Direct IP |
Ports
| Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
|---|---|
| TCP | 3074, 10130 |
| UDP | 3074-3174, 10140 |
- This game supports Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) for automatic port configuration.
Issues unresolved
Cannot connect to Ubisoft's online service
A common error for players attempting to play Rainbow Six: Vegas 2 online is the message "Failed to initialize network service."
The simplest way to bypass this issue is to use a Virtual Lan (VPN). Two programs which work well with Rainbow Six: Vegas 2 are Evolve and Tunngle
Other information
AI Behavior Modification
- Stop enemies from rushing to the player's position, make corpses stay
| Instructions |
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System requirements
| Windows | ||
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| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista | |
| Processor (CPU) | AMD Athlon 3000 Intel Pentium IV 3 GHz |
AMD Athlon 3500 Intel Pentium IV 3.5 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 7 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | ATI RADEON X1600-1950 / HD 2000 / 3000 series NVIDIA GeForce 6600-6800 / 7 / 8 series 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 3.0 support |
256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 3.0 support |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (15120) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.