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Unreal Tournament is a first-person shooter (FPS) video game co-developed by Epic Games and Digital Extremes. It was published in 1999 by GT Interactive. Retrospectively, the game has also been referred to as UT99 or UT Classic to differentiate it from its numbered sequels. The game is based on the same technology that powered Unreal, but the design of UT shifted the series' focus to competitive multiplayer action, a trend at the time: id Software's Quake III Arena was released only ten days later.
 
Unreal Tournament is a first-person shooter (FPS) video game co-developed by Epic Games and Digital Extremes. It was published in 1999 by GT Interactive. Retrospectively, the game has also been referred to as UT99 or UT Classic to differentiate it from its numbered sequels. The game is based on the same technology that powered Unreal, but the design of UT shifted the series' focus to competitive multiplayer action, a trend at the time: id Software's Quake III Arena was released only ten days later.
 
== Patches ==
 
== Patches ==
===Official===
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=== Official ===
 
*[http://www.fileplanet.com/51913/50000/fileinfo/Unreal-Tournament-v436-Patch Offical UT Patch] version 436
 
*[http://www.fileplanet.com/51913/50000/fileinfo/Unreal-Tournament-v436-Patch Offical UT Patch] version 436
===Unofficial===
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=== Unofficial ===
 
*[http://utpg.org/ UTPG Patches] needed for connecting to many servers.
 
*[http://utpg.org/ UTPG Patches] needed for connecting to many servers.
===Bonus Content===
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=== Bonus Content ===
 
*[http://www.fileplanet.com/38078/30000/fileinfo/Unreal-Tournament-Bonus-Pack UT Bonus Pack 1] - Three new models, a package containing six related mutators, and 11 maps. Included in the GOTY edition.
 
*[http://www.fileplanet.com/38078/30000/fileinfo/Unreal-Tournament-Bonus-Pack UT Bonus Pack 1] - Three new models, a package containing six related mutators, and 11 maps. Included in the GOTY edition.
 
*[http://www.fileplanet.com/81726/80000/fileinfo/Unreal-Tournament-Bonus-Pack-#2-%5BDigital-Extremes%5D UT Bonus Pack 2] - Three new mutators and two maps. Included in the GOTY edition.
 
*[http://www.fileplanet.com/81726/80000/fileinfo/Unreal-Tournament-Bonus-Pack-#2-%5BDigital-Extremes%5D UT Bonus Pack 2] - Three new mutators and two maps. Included in the GOTY edition.
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*[http://www.fileplanet.com/53827/50000/fileinfo/Unreal-Tournament-Bonus-Pack-#4-%5BUMOD-installer%5D UT Bonus Pack 4] - Two new models, two texture packs and twelve new maps.
 
*[http://www.fileplanet.com/53827/50000/fileinfo/Unreal-Tournament-Bonus-Pack-#4-%5BUMOD-installer%5D UT Bonus Pack 4] - Two new models, two texture packs and twelve new maps.
  
==Graphical Tweaks==
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== Graphical Tweaks ==
 
The vast majority of graphical tweaks are accomplished by editing the games .ini configuration files with a word editing program such as notepad.   
 
The vast majority of graphical tweaks are accomplished by editing the games .ini configuration files with a word editing program such as notepad.   
  
===D3D10/High Res/Widescreen Fix===
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=== D3D10/High Res/Widescreen Fix ===
 
Installing the [http://kentie.net/article/d3d10drv/index.htm Direct3D 10 renderer] allows you to play the game in high-resolution, widescreen, and Direct3D 10. There's also a [http://kentie.net/article/d3d11drv/index.htm Direct3D 11 renderer], but currently no significant changes from D3D10 renderer. Be warned that when playing online you may be kicked from servers using anti-cheat plugins.
 
Installing the [http://kentie.net/article/d3d10drv/index.htm Direct3D 10 renderer] allows you to play the game in high-resolution, widescreen, and Direct3D 10. There's also a [http://kentie.net/article/d3d11drv/index.htm Direct3D 11 renderer], but currently no significant changes from D3D10 renderer. Be warned that when playing online you may be kicked from servers using anti-cheat plugins.
===High Resolution Textures===
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=== High Resolution Textures ===
 
Replace the original textures with [http://www.uttexture.com/UT/Website/Downloads/Textures/Textures.htm S3TC Textures] and get amazing detail. Do not use these server-side.
 
Replace the original textures with [http://www.uttexture.com/UT/Website/Downloads/Textures/Textures.htm S3TC Textures] and get amazing detail. Do not use these server-side.
  
==Mods==
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== Mods ==
 
Various modifications, custom content such as characters, maps, mutators, and total-conversion mods can be downloaded and installed for Unreal Tournament.
 
Various modifications, custom content such as characters, maps, mutators, and total-conversion mods can be downloaded and installed for Unreal Tournament.
 
*A nice collection of mods at [http://www.moddb.com/games/unreal-tournament/mods Mod DB]
 
*A nice collection of mods at [http://www.moddb.com/games/unreal-tournament/mods Mod DB]
  
===Maps===
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=== Maps ===
 
Maps are custom levels that are created using mod tools or editors.
 
Maps are custom levels that are created using mod tools or editors.
 
*You can find over 400 unreal tournament maps at [http://www.map-factory.org/unreal-tournament Map Factory]
 
*You can find over 400 unreal tournament maps at [http://www.map-factory.org/unreal-tournament Map Factory]
  
==Useful Links==
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== Useful Links ==
 
*[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=377 Steam] only has a forum for the entire Unreal series rather than Unreal Tournament itself. Contains useful information and tutorials for installing mods and custom maps for all Unreal games.
 
*[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=377 Steam] only has a forum for the entire Unreal series rather than Unreal Tournament itself. Contains useful information and tutorials for installing mods and custom maps for all Unreal games.
 
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unreal_Tournament Wikipedia's article] about Unreal Tournament which is more about basic information about the game, it's development, story and plot.
 
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unreal_Tournament Wikipedia's article] about Unreal Tournament which is more about basic information about the game, it's development, story and plot.
 
*[http://widescreengamingforum.com/dr/unreal-tournament Widescreen Gaming Forum's] wiki article about widescreen and multimonitor support.
 
*[http://widescreengamingforum.com/dr/unreal-tournament Widescreen Gaming Forum's] wiki article about widescreen and multimonitor support.
  
==System Requirements==
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== System Requirements ==
 
{{SysReq
 
{{SysReq
 
|minOS = Windows 95, 98, 2000, Me and NT4.0 or XP
 
|minOS = Windows 95, 98, 2000, Me and NT4.0 or XP
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=Linux=
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= Linux =
==Installation==
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== Installation ==
 
The process shown below is best used with the Steam version of Unreal Tournament: GOTY.
 
The process shown below is best used with the Steam version of Unreal Tournament: GOTY.
  
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[[User:Flibitijibibo|flibitijibibo]] has taken the liberty of making an unofficial installer that automates the process seen below. If you own the game, download the installer here: http://www.flibitijibibo.com/fedora/installers/flibitUT436.tar.gz
 
[[User:Flibitijibibo|flibitijibibo]] has taken the liberty of making an unofficial installer that automates the process seen below. If you own the game, download the installer here: http://www.flibitijibibo.com/fedora/installers/flibitUT436.tar.gz
  
=== Hard Mode===
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=== Hard Mode ===
 
==== Step 1: Downloads ====
 
==== Step 1: Downloads ====
 
1. The Steam version of UT GotY: http://store.steampowered.com/app/13240/
 
1. The Steam version of UT GotY: http://store.steampowered.com/app/13240/
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If should be noted that these wrappers result in a HUGE amount of latency (we're talking up to half a second of lag). If you are aware of any solutions to this issue, please include it here.
 
If should be noted that these wrappers result in a HUGE amount of latency (we're talking up to half a second of lag). If you are aware of any solutions to this issue, please include it here.
  
=See Also=
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= See Also =
*[[Unreal Tournament 2003]]
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* [[Unreal Tournament 2003]]
*[[Unreal Tournament 2004]]
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* [[Unreal Tournament 2004]]
  
 
[[Category:Game]]
 
[[Category:Game]]
 
[[Category:Windows]]
 
[[Category:Windows]]
 
[[Category:Linux]]
 
[[Category:Linux]]

Revision as of 18:45, 12 September 2012

Template:Infobox Unreal Tournament is a first-person shooter (FPS) video game co-developed by Epic Games and Digital Extremes. It was published in 1999 by GT Interactive. Retrospectively, the game has also been referred to as UT99 or UT Classic to differentiate it from its numbered sequels. The game is based on the same technology that powered Unreal, but the design of UT shifted the series' focus to competitive multiplayer action, a trend at the time: id Software's Quake III Arena was released only ten days later.

Patches

Official

Unofficial

Bonus Content

  • UT Bonus Pack 1 - Three new models, a package containing six related mutators, and 11 maps. Included in the GOTY edition.
  • UT Bonus Pack 2 - Three new mutators and two maps. Included in the GOTY edition.
  • UT Bonus Pack 3 - Two texture packs and six maps. Included in the GOTY edition.
  • UT Bonus Pack 4 - Two new models, two texture packs and twelve new maps.

Graphical Tweaks

The vast majority of graphical tweaks are accomplished by editing the games .ini configuration files with a word editing program such as notepad.

D3D10/High Res/Widescreen Fix

Installing the Direct3D 10 renderer allows you to play the game in high-resolution, widescreen, and Direct3D 10. There's also a Direct3D 11 renderer, but currently no significant changes from D3D10 renderer. Be warned that when playing online you may be kicked from servers using anti-cheat plugins.

High Resolution Textures

Replace the original textures with S3TC Textures and get amazing detail. Do not use these server-side.

Mods

Various modifications, custom content such as characters, maps, mutators, and total-conversion mods can be downloaded and installed for Unreal Tournament.

  • A nice collection of mods at Mod DB

Maps

Maps are custom levels that are created using mod tools or editors.

  • You can find over 400 unreal tournament maps at Map Factory

Useful Links

  • Steam only has a forum for the entire Unreal series rather than Unreal Tournament itself. Contains useful information and tutorials for installing mods and custom maps for all Unreal games.
  • Wikipedia's article about Unreal Tournament which is more about basic information about the game, it's development, story and plot.
  • Widescreen Gaming Forum's wiki article about widescreen and multimonitor support.

System Requirements

Template:SysReq

Linux

Installation

The process shown below is best used with the Steam version of Unreal Tournament: GOTY.

Easy Mode

flibitijibibo has taken the liberty of making an unofficial installer that automates the process seen below. If you own the game, download the installer here: http://www.flibitijibibo.com/fedora/installers/flibitUT436.tar.gz

Hard Mode

Step 1: Downloads

1. The Steam version of UT GotY: http://store.steampowered.com/app/13240/

2. The Loki installer (links are at the bottom): http://www.lokigames.com/products/ut/updates.php3

Step 2: Moving the Steam Stuff

Let's assume we are in the UT folder in steamapps (typically ~/.wine/drive_c/Program\ Files/Steam/steamapps/common/unreal\ tournament/). Let's also assume that we are installing our game in ~/Games/UT/. Here are the commands that you should enter:

mv Help/ ~/Games/UT/Help/
mv Maps/ ~/Games/UT/Maps/
mv Music/ ~/Games/UT/Music/
mv Sounds/ ~/Games/UT/Sounds/
mkdir ~/Games/UT/System/
mv System/*.u ~/Games/UT/System/
mv System/*.int ~/Games/UT/System/
mv Textures/ ~/Games/UT/Textures/
mv Web/ ~/Games/UT/Web/

At this point you should be able to delete UT from Steam without any problems.

Step 3: Unpacking the Loki Installer

What makes UT difficult to install (and likely why you're here) is that the installer requires the CDs to run. Luckily the installer can be passed some arguments to unpack it so that we can manipulate what the installer actually copies to the UT installation. Assuming the installer is in ~/Games/Installers/:

sh unreal.tournament_436-multilanguage.goty.run --noexec --target unpacked

The resulting folder "unpacked/" should contain the installer's packages!

Step 4: Moving the Loki Stuff

The first thing we do is unpack (tar xvfz) the following packages:

  • Credits.tar.gz - Will unpack to a Textures/ folder
  • data.tar.gz - Will unpack to a System/ folder
  • NetGamesUSA.com.tar.gz - Will unpack to a NetGamesUSA.com/ folder
  • OpenGL.ini.tar.gz - Will unpack to a System/ folder
  • UT436-OpenGLDrv-Linux-090602.tar.gz - Will unpack to a System/ folder

Due to most of these unpacking to System/, I suggest doing these moves one at a time...

For the following sets of moves we are assuming that the Steam UT copy is in ~/Games/UT/ and this unpacked installer is in ~/Games/Installers/unpacked/. We are currently in the latter directory.

Non-package Moves
mv ut.xpm ~/Games/UT/
mv README.Loki ~/Games/UT/
mv bin/ut ~/Games/UT/
mv bin/Linux/x86/ucc ~/Games/UT/
Credits.tar.gz
mv Textures/credits.utx ~/Games/UT/Textures/
data.tar.gz
rm System/UnrealTournament.ini.PATCH
mv System/* ~/Games/UT/System/
NetGamesUSA.com.tar.gz
mv NetGamesUSA.com/ ~/Games/UT/
OpenGL.ini.tar.gz
mv System/UnrealTournament.ini ~/Games/UT/System/
UT436-OpenGLDrv-Linux-090602.tar.gz
mv System/OpenGLDrv.so ~/Games/UT/System/

Running the Game

To run the game, just run "ut" in the root of the game folder.

Unreal Editor

There is no GNU/Linux version of the Unreal Editor. However, there is a native version of the UCC. To run that, run "ucc" in the root of the game folder.

Getting Audio with ALSA/PulseAudio

The game uses OSS for the audio output. Therefore, if you use ALSA/PulseAudio, the game will not have audio. To fix this, install either alsa-oss.i686 or pulseaudio-utils.i686 (or your distro's equivalent). It must be the 32-bit version!

Then you can run the game with ALSA/PulseAudio's OSS wrappers. For PulseAudio, run...

padsp ./ut

For ALSA...

aoss ./ut

If you are on ALSA but are using a 64-bit OS, run...

aoss -32 ./ut

If should be noted that these wrappers result in a HUGE amount of latency (we're talking up to half a second of lag). If you are aware of any solutions to this issue, please include it here.

See Also