Difference between revisions of "User:Waschbär/UE4"
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v2}} | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v2}} | | Windows }} | ||
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− | {{--}} This game is no longer available digitally.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.ea.com/service-updates/2014|title=Online Services Shutdown 2014|date=2018- | + | {{--}} This game is no longer available digitally.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.ea.com/service-updates/2014|title=Online Services Shutdown 2014|date=2018-02-09}}</ref> |
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
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====[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/999-battlefield-1942-incremental-patch-1619-to-161b/ Incremental Patch 1.6.19 -> 1.61b]==== | ====[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/999-battlefield-1942-incremental-patch-1619-to-161b/ Incremental Patch 1.6.19 -> 1.61b]==== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Version check|ref=<ref name=Wasch>{{Refcheck|user=Waschbär|date=2018- | + | {{Fixbox|description=Version check|ref=<ref name=Wasch>{{Refcheck|user=Waschbär|date=2018-02-09}}</ref>|fix= |
{{ii}} In order to check which version is installed, open the file <code>{{p|game}}\Battlefield 1942\Mods\bf1942\init.con</code> and find the line <code>game.setCustomVersion</code>. | {{ii}} In order to check which version is installed, open the file <code>{{p|game}}\Battlefield 1942\Mods\bf1942\init.con</code> and find the line <code>game.setCustomVersion</code>. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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Either download a modified executable or edit the hosts file to restore online functionality. | Either download a modified executable or edit the hosts file to restore online functionality. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Download the [http://team-simple.org/download/ patched executable]||ref=<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- | + | {{Fixbox|description=Download the [http://team-simple.org/download/ patched executable]||ref=<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=2018-02-09}}</ref>|fix= |
}} | }} | ||
− | {{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- | + | {{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=2018-02-09}}</ref>|fix= |
# Go to {{code|{{P|windir}}\System32\drivers\etc\}}. | # Go to {{code|{{P|windir}}\System32\drivers\etc\}}. | ||
# Open {{file|hosts}} with an editor like Notepad. | # Open {{file|hosts}} with an editor like Notepad. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Update PunkBuster manually|ref=<ref name=Wasch />|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Update PunkBuster manually|ref=<ref name=Wasch />|fix= | ||
{{ii}} Make sure the PunkBuster service is installed and working properly by using the [http://evenbalance.com/downloads.php PunkBuster Service Installer (pbsvc)]. A reboot is required if it is installed for the first time. | {{ii}} Make sure the PunkBuster service is installed and working properly by using the [http://evenbalance.com/downloads.php PunkBuster Service Installer (pbsvc)]. A reboot is required if it is installed for the first time. | ||
− | # Download the | + | # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1005-battlefield-1942-punkbuster-files/ PunkBuster files]. |
# Extract the contents to {{code|{{P|game}}/pb/}}, overwriting any older files. | # Extract the contents to {{code|{{P|game}}/pb/}}, overwriting any older files. | ||
# Enable PunkBuster in-game in the lower left corner of the server browser. | # Enable PunkBuster in-game in the lower left corner of the server browser. | ||
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OS X: [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/819-battlefield-1942-macintosh-dedicated-server/ Standalone]<br /> Download [http://team-simple.org/download/ patched server files] to communicate with the community master server and allow both Origin and CD users to connect. | OS X: [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/819-battlefield-1942-macintosh-dedicated-server/ Standalone]<br /> Download [http://team-simple.org/download/ patched server files] to communicate with the community master server and allow both Origin and CD users to connect. | ||
|direct ip = true | |direct ip = true | ||
− | |direct ip notes = In-game option or use <code>+joinServer</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]] with IP:Port.<ref> | + | |direct ip notes = In-game option or use <code>+joinServer</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]] with IP:Port.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.dslreports.com/faq/7337|title=Can I modify my desktop shortcut? BattleField 1942 and Battlefield Vietnam | DSLReports, ISP Information|date=2018-02-09}}</ref> |
}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
|tcp = 28900 | |tcp = 28900 | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Blackscreen/crash at launch=== | ===Blackscreen/crash at launch=== | ||
− | {{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- | + | {{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=2018-02-09}} via Archive.org</ref>|fix= |
− | # Download the | + | # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1004-battlefield-1942-compatibility-profile/ compatibility profile]. |
# Either run the installer or install it manually using the batch file. | # Either run the installer or install it manually using the batch file. | ||
'''Notes'''<br /> | '''Notes'''<br /> | ||
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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- | + | {{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=2018-02-09}}</ref>|fix= |
# Go to {{code|{{P|game}}\Mods\bf1942\Settings\Profiles\Custom\}}. | # Go to {{code|{{P|game}}\Mods\bf1942\Settings\Profiles\Custom\}}. | ||
# Open {{file|Sound.con}}. | # Open {{file|Sound.con}}. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Modify VideoDefault.con|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.dslreports.com/faq/battlefield/4._Problems 4. Problems BattleField 1942 and Battlefield Vietnam - DSLReports, ISP Information|date=2018-02- | + | {{Fixbox|description=Modify VideoDefault.con|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.dslreports.com/faq/battlefield/4._Problems 4. Problems BattleField 1942 and Battlefield Vietnam - DSLReports, ISP Information|date=2018-02-09}}</ref>|fix= |
# Go to {{code|{{P|game}}\Mods\bf1942\Settings\}}. | # Go to {{code|{{P|game}}\Mods\bf1942\Settings\}}. | ||
# Open {{file|VideoDefault.con}}. | # Open {{file|VideoDefault.con}}. | ||
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* [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] | ||
* [http://www.battlefieldsingleplayer.com/forum/index.php?showforum=2 Battlefield Singleplayer Forum] | * [http://www.battlefieldsingleplayer.com/forum/index.php?showforum=2 Battlefield Singleplayer Forum] | ||
− | + | <br /> | |
<big>'''[http://www.moddb.com/mods/desert-combat/downloads Desert Combat]'''</big><br /> | <big>'''[http://www.moddb.com/mods/desert-combat/downloads Desert Combat]'''</big><br /> | ||
This mod is set during the Gulf War and supplies an arsenal of modern weapons and vehicles, and many new maps. | This mod is set during the Gulf War and supplies an arsenal of modern weapons and vehicles, and many new maps. | ||
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<big>'''[http://www.eodmod.org/ Eve Of Destruction]'''</big><br /> | <big>'''[http://www.eodmod.org/ Eve Of Destruction]'''</big><br /> | ||
A mod based on the Vietnam war which later got releases for [[Battlefield Vietnam]] and [[Battlefield 2]]. | A mod based on the Vietnam war which later got releases for [[Battlefield Vietnam]] and [[Battlefield 2]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | <big>'''[http://www.battlefieldsingleplayer.com/forum/index.php?s=&showtopic=18440&view=findpost&p=193841 Realplayer AI]'''</big><br /> | ||
+ | This enhancement mod will improve the AI on the standard BF1942 maps and includes some balance changes. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== |
Revision as of 14:05, 9 February 2018
WIP 2018-02-04
Template:Infobox game/row/osxporterDevelopers | |
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DICE | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Engines | |
Refractor 2 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 10, 2002 |
macOS (OS X) | June 28, 2004 |
Battlefield | |
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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 Online play support.
- Wide selection of mods available, often with bot support for 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
- 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 | |
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The Road to Rome | OS X version only sold in bundles. | |
Secret Weapons of WWII |
Essential improvements
Patches
- The Origin digital release is patched to v1.612.
Patch 1.6.19 Full
Incremental Patch 1.6.19 -> 1.61b
Version check[4] |
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Windows 8/10 compatibility
Install DirectPlay[4] |
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Online play support
After the shutdown of GameSpy, the community set up a new master server to keep the server browser functional.
Either download a modified executable or edit the hosts file to restore online functionality.
Download the patched executable[5] |
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Edit hosts file[6] |
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Notes
|
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] |
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Skip intro videos
Launch the game with +restart 1 parameter.[4]
|
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Modify intro video files[4] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
- User-specific
*.con
is stored underProfiles\<user-id>\
in this location.
Save game data location
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Origin |
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
Download and extract the patched executable for the retail or Origin version.[4] |
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Field of view (FOV)
Edit VideoDefault.con[4] |
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1 - 4:3 (default) 1.33333 - 16:9 1.75 - 21:9 1.2 - 16:10 1.25 - 15:9 Notes
|
Input settings
Audio settings
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 64 | Co-op, Versus |
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Online play | 64 | Co-op, Versus |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | Dedicated server software available: Windows: Standalone and patch Download patched server files to communicate with the community master server and allow both Origin and CD users to connect. |
|
Direct IP | In-game option or use +joinServer parameter with IP:Port.[7] |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 28900 |
UDP | 14567, 14690, 22000, 23000-23009, 27900 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
Blackscreen/crash at launch
Install compatibility profile[8] |
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Notes
|
Disable sound hardware acceleration[9] |
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Modify VideoDefault.con[10] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 8 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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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 mostly compatible with the Origin version of the game, however some installers may not work as they look for the retail installation path.
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.
Realplayer AI
This enhancement mod will improve the AI on the standard BF1942 maps and includes some balance changes.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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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
References
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Online Services Shutdown 2014 - last accessed on 2018-02-09
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 Verified by User:Waschbär on 2018-02-09
- ↑ GameSpy shutdown and Battlefield 1942 (Page 1) / News and Announcements / SiMPLE - last accessed on 2018-02-09
- ↑ --= aX =-- View topic - GAMESPY SHUTDOWN / REPLACEMENT MASTER SERVER / FREEZE FIX - last accessed on 2018-02-09
- ↑ Can I modify my desktop shortcut? BattleField 1942 and Battlefield Vietnam - last accessed on 2018-02-09
- ↑ Forgotten Hope for Battlefield 1942 on Windows Vista - Page 8 - FileFront Forums - last accessed on 2018-02-09 via Archive.org
- ↑ Pixel-Fighter.com munity Forums-viewtopic-Windows 7 - Sound settings preventing a crash to desktop - last accessed on 2018-02-09
- ↑ 4. Problems BattleField 1942 and Battlefield Vietnam - DSLReports, ISP Information [missing title] - last accessed on 2018-02-09