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'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
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{{ii}} The [[GameSpy]] online server browser has been shut down. See [[#Widescreen and online play support|widescreen and online play support]].
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{{ii}} The [[GameSpy]] online server browser has been shut down. See [[Online play support|widescreen and online play support]].
 
{{++}} Huge selection of mods available, often with bot support for offline/LAN/Co-op play.
 
{{++}} Huge selection of mods available, often with bot support for offline/LAN/Co-op play.
 
{{--}} Expansions do not work with the [[Origin]] version.
 
{{--}} Expansions do not work with the [[Origin]] version.
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===Widescreen and online play support===
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===Online play support===
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After the shutdown of [[GameSpy]], the community set up a new master server to keep the server browser functional. While it is possible to manually adjust the Windows hosts file to implement a redirection to the new IP, it is recommended to download the appropriate [http://team-simple.org/download/ patched executable] by Team SIMPLE as it includes additional fixes like support for widescreen resolutions.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://team-simple.org/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=54995#p54995|title=GameSpy shutdown and Battlefield 1942 (Page 1) / News and Announcements / SiMPLE | Forum|date=2018-26-01}}</ref>
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After the shutdown of [[GameSpy]], the community set up a new master server to keep the server browser functional. Editing the Windows hosts file (see below) will not make any changes to the games executable. Alternatively download the [http://team-simple.org/download/ patched executable] by Team SIMPLE which includes additional fixes like support for widescreen resolutions.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://team-simple.org/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=54995#p54995|title=GameSpy shutdown and Battlefield 1942 (Page 1) / News and Announcements / SiMPLE | Forum|date=2018-26-01}}</ref>
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{{Fixbox|description=Edit hosts file|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://forum.bf1942.sk/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=1813|title=--= aX =-- View topic - GAMESPY SHUTDOWN / REPLACEMENT MASTER SERVER / FREEZE FIX|date=2018-01-27}}</ref>|fix=
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{{ii}} This will break fixes for other GameSpy games that rely on the same method.
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# Go to {{code|{{P|windir}}\System32\drivers\etc\}}.
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# Open {{file|hosts}} with an editor like Notepad.
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# Add the line {{code|109.71.69.254 master.gamespy.com}} and save the file.
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}}
  
 
===PunkBuster updates===
 
===PunkBuster updates===
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|widescreen resolution      = hackable
 
|widescreen resolution      = hackable
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|widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen and online play support|Widescreen and online play support]].
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|widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
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|multimonitor notes        = See [[#Widescreen and online play support|Widescreen and online play support]].
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|multimonitor notes        = See the [http://www.wsgf.org/dr/battlefield-1942 WSGF entry].
 
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
 
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
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|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
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|4k ultra hd                = unknown
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|4k ultra hd                = hackable
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|fov                        = hackable
 
|fov                        = hackable
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|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
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}}
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
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{{Fixbox|description=Download and extract the [http://team-simple.org/download/ SiMPLE patched executable].|ref=<ref name=Wasch />|fix=
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
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{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref name=Wasch />|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Edit VideoDefault.con|ref=<ref name=Wasch />|fix=
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
# Open {{file|VideoDefault.con}} with a text editor.
 
# Open {{file|VideoDefault.con}} with a text editor.
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|online play players  = 64
 
|online play players  = 64
 
|online play modes    = Co-op, Versus
 
|online play modes    = Co-op, Versus
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|online play notes    = See [[#Widescreen and online play support|widescreen and online play support]]
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|online play notes    =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
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==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
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===Blackscreen at launch===
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===Blackscreen/crash at launch===
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{{Fixbox|description=Install compatibility profile|ref=<ref name=Wasch />|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Install compatibility profile|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100406065038/http://forums.filefront.com/fh-help-support/321910-forgotten-hope-battlefield-1942-windows-vista-8.html#post5156974|title=Forgotten Hope for Battlefield 1942 on Windows Vista - Page 8 - FileFront Forums|date=2018-01-27}} via Archive.org</ref>|fix=
 
# Download the ____
 
# Download the ____
 
# Either use the automatic installer or the manual routine.
 
# Either use the automatic installer or the manual routine.
 
# Confirm the installation by going to {{code|{{P|windir}}\AppPatch\Custom\}} which should show a file called {{file|{99720953-c1d6-4b90-8012-b7c3337f4efe}.sdb}}.
 
# Confirm the installation by going to {{code|{{P|windir}}\AppPatch\Custom\}} which should show a file called {{file|{99720953-c1d6-4b90-8012-b7c3337f4efe}.sdb}}.
 
'''Notes'''<br />
 
'''Notes'''<br />
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Remove any [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] setting on the games executable and launch it as administrator.
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Remove any [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] setting on the games executable and activate '''"Run this program as an administrator"'''.
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}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Disable sound hardware acceleration|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.pixel-fighter.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=442|title=Pixel-Fighter.com munity Forums-viewtopic-Windows 7 - Sound settings preventing a crash to desktop|date=2018-27-01}}</ref>|fix=
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# Go to {{code|{{P|game}}\Mods\bf1942\Settings\Profiles\Custom\}}.
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# Open {{file|Sound.con}}.
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# Change {{code|game.setHardware}} from {{code|1}} to {{code|0}}.
 
}}
 
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|multiplayer notes=  
 
|multiplayer notes=  
 
}}
 
}}
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===Console commands===
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The console can be accessed by pressing {{key|~}}. Below are some common commands, for a more extensive list visit the [https://www.tweaktown.com/guides/420/battlefield_1942_tweak_guide/index7.html TweakTown Tweak Guide].
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* {{code|fps 1}} Shows frames per second.
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* {{code|hud 0}} Disables heads up display.
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* {{code|freecam 1}} Unlocks the camera while waiting for spawn (if allowed by server).
  
 
===Mods and resources===
 
===Mods and resources===
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{{++}} The majority of mods appear to be compatible with the Origin version of the game.
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{{++}} Mods are compatible with the Origin version of the game, however some installers may not work as they look for the retail installation.
  
 
* [http://www.moddb.com/games/battlefield-1942 ModDB landing page for Battlefield 1942]
 
* [http://www.moddb.com/games/battlefield-1942 ModDB landing page for Battlefield 1942]
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====[http://www.eodmod.org/ Eve Of Destruction]====
 
====[http://www.eodmod.org/ Eve Of Destruction]====
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A mod based on the Vietnam war which later got releases for [[Battlefield Vietnam]] and [[Battlefied 2]].
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A mod based on the Vietnam war which later got releases for [[Battlefield Vietnam]] and [[Battlefield 2]].
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==

Revision as of 16:16, 27 January 2018

WIP 2018-01-26

Template:Infobox game/row/osxporter
Waschbär/UE4
Waschbär/UE4 cover
Developers
DICE
Publishers
Electronic Arts
Engines
Refractor 2
Release dates
Windows September 10, 2002
macOS (OS X) June 28, 2004
Waschbär/UE4 guide on StrategyWiki
Waschbär/UE4 on Wikipedia
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Battlefield
Battlefield 1942 2002
Battlefield Vietnam 2004
Battlefield 2 2005
Battlefield 2142 2006
Battlefield Heroes 2009
Battlefield: Bad Company 2 2010
Battlefield Online 2010
Battlefield Play4Free 2011
Battlefield 3 2011
Battlefield 4 2013
Battlefield Hardline 2015
Battlefield 1 2016
Battlefield V 2018
Battlefield 2042 2021

Key points

The GameSpy online server browser has been shut down. See widescreen and online play support.
Huge selection of mods available, often with bot support for offline/LAN/Co-op play.
Expansions do not work with the Origin version.

General information

Official Website
Battlefield 1942 on the Battlefield Wiki
Battlefield 1942 hub on Planet Battlefield

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
SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
This game is no longer available digitally.[3]

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
The Road to Rome OS X version only sold in bundles.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Secret Weapons of WWII
Windows
macOS (OS X)

Essential improvements

Patches

The Origin digital release is patched to v1.612 and is compatible to v1.61b of the retail version.

Patch 1.6.19 Full

Incremental Patch 1.6.19 -> 1.61b

Version check[4]
In order to check which version is installed, open the file <path-to-game>\Battlefield 1942\Mods\bf1942\init.con and find the line game.setCustomVersion.

Windows 8/10 compatibility

Users on Windows 8 or later need to have DirectPlay installed in order to launch the game.

Install DirectPlay[4]
  1. Open the Start screen, type OptionalFeatures.exe and press ↵ Enter.
  2. Expand Legacy Components.
  3. Ensure DirectPlay is checked.
  4. Click OK to save your changes.

Online play support

After the shutdown of GameSpy, the community set up a new master server to keep the server browser functional. Editing the Windows hosts file (see below) will not make any changes to the games executable. Alternatively download the patched executable by Team SIMPLE which includes additional fixes like support for widescreen resolutions.[5]

Edit hosts file[6]
This will break fixes for other GameSpy games that rely on the same method.
  1. Go to %WINDIR%\System32\drivers\etc\.
  2. Open hosts with an editor like Notepad.
  3. Add the line 109.71.69.254 master.gamespy.com and save the file.

PunkBuster updates

The Origin version doesn't contain or support PunkBuster.

Support for the anti-cheat software PunkBuster in BF1942 has been discontinued by Evenbalance. Most servers do not have it enabled anymore, as such it is recommended to move the contents of <path-to-game>/pb/ to a backup folder to avoid any disconnects by its service. If an up to date version is required however, follow the steps below.

Update PunkBuster manually[4]
Make sure the PunkBuster service is installed and working properly by using the PunkBuster Service Installer (pbsvc). A reboot is required if it is installed for the first time.
  1. Download the ______
  2. Extract the contents to <path-to-game>/pb/, overwriting any older files.
  3. Enable PunkBuster in-game in the lower left corner of the server browser.

Skip intro videos

Launch the game with +restart 1 parameter.[4]
Modify intro video files[4]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\Movies\
  2. Delete or rename the files Dice.bik, EA.bik, Intro.bik and Legal.bik.

Game data

In-game general settings.
In-game general settings.

Configuration file(s) location

Template:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/row
System Location
User-specific *.con is stored under Profiles\<user-id>\ in this location.

Save game data location

Template:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/row
System Location

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Origin

Video settings

In-game graphics settings
In-game graphics settings

Template:Video settings

Widescreen resolution

Download and extract the SiMPLE patched executable.[4]

Field of view (FOV)

Edit VideoDefault.con[4]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open VideoDefault.con with a text editor.
  3. Edit the line renderer.fieldOfView with a new value.
1 - 4:3 (default)
1.33333 - 16:9
1.75 - 21:9
1.2 - 16:10
1.25 - 15:9

Input settings

In-game key map settings
In-game key map settings

Template:Input settings

Audio settings

In-game general audio settings
In-game general audio settings
In-game advanced audio settings
In-game advanced audio settings

Template:Audio settings

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
64 Co-op, Versus
Online play
64 Co-op, Versus

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Dedicated server software available for Windows, OS X, and Linux.
Direct IP
In-game option or use +joinServer parameter with the IP and port.[7]

Issues fixed

Blackscreen/crash at launch

Install compatibility profile[8]
  1. Download the ____
  2. Either use the automatic installer or the manual routine.
  3. Confirm the installation by going to %WINDIR%\AppPatch\Custom\ which should show a file called {99720953-c1d6-4b90-8012-b7c3337f4efe}.sdb.

Notes
Remove any compatibility mode setting on the games executable and activate "Run this program as an administrator".

Disable sound hardware acceleration[9]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\Mods\bf1942\Settings\Profiles\Custom\.
  2. Open Sound.con.
  3. Change game.setHardware from 1 to 0.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 7, 8
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Cutscenes Bink Video
Multiplayer GameSpy

Console commands

The console can be accessed by pressing ~. Below are some common commands, for a more extensive list visit the TweakTown Tweak Guide.

  • fps 1 Shows frames per second.
  • hud 0 Disables heads up display.
  • freecam 1 Unlocks the camera while waiting for spawn (if allowed by server).

Mods and resources

Mods are compatible with the Origin version of the game, however some installers may not work as they look for the retail installation.

Desert Combat

This mod is set during the Gulf War and supplies an arsenal of modern weapons and vehicles, and many new maps.

Forgotten Hope

Forgotten Hope concentrates on adding both a more realistic and more enjoyable playing experience than the original BF1942 and includes many new specially designed custom maps to play in.

BattleGroup42

BattleGroup42 focuses on adding historically accurate equipment and battles to the game and includes many nations not included in the original game or expansions such as China, Greece, Netherlands and Hungary.

Battlefield 1918

A total conversion which takes place in World War 1 and includes many new weapons, vehicles and maps.

Eve Of Destruction

A mod based on the Vietnam war which later got releases for Battlefield Vietnam and Battlefield 2.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 98 2000, ME, XP
Processor (CPU) AMD Athlon 500 MHz
Intel Pentium III 500 MHz		 800 MHz CPU
System memory (RAM) 128 MB 256 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 1.2 GB
Video card (GPU) 3D accelerator with Hardware T&L and 24-bit z-buffer
32 MB of VRAM 		64 MB of VRAM


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]

References