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{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
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|cover        = Battlefield 1942 cover.jpg
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|cover        = Battlefield Vietnam cover.png
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|DICE}}
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|DICE Canada|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.ibtimes.com/battlefield-vietnam-celebrates-ten-year-anniversary-ea-dice-discusses-iconic-game-1561853|title='Battlefield Vietnam' Celebrates Ten Year Anniversary, EA DICE Discusses The Iconic Game - International Business Times|date=2017-01-31}}</ref>}}
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{{Infobox game/row/osxporter|Aspyr Media}}
 
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}}
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|Refractor 2}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Refractor 2}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 10, 2002}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 14, 2004}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|June 28, 2004}}
 
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|gogcom page  =  
 
|gogcom page  =  
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|strategywiki = Battlefield 1942
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|strategywiki =  
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|wikipedia    = Battlefield 1942
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|wikipedia    = Battlefield Vietnam
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|winehq      = 1370
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|winehq      = 2593
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{Series|Battlefield}}
 
{{Series|Battlefield}}
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{{Disambig|the game|Vietnam DLC|[[Battlefield: Bad Company 2]]}}
  
 
'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
 
{{ii}} The [[GameSpy]] online server browser has been shut down. See [[#Online play support|Online play support]].
 
{{ii}} The [[GameSpy]] online server browser has been shut down. See [[#Online play support|Online play support]].
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{{++}} Wide selection of mods available, often with bot support for co-op play.
 
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{{--}} Expansions do not work with the [[Origin]] version.
 
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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{{mm}} [http://www.battlefield.com/battlefield-1942 Official Website]
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{{mm}} [http://battlefield.wikia.com/wiki/Battlefield_Wiki Battlefield Wiki]
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{{mm}} [http://battlefield.wikia.com/wiki/Battlefield_1942 Battlefield 1942] on the Battlefield Wiki
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{{mm}} [http://battlefield.wikia.com/wiki/Battlefield_Vietnam Battlefield Vietnam] on the Battlefield Wiki
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{{mm}} [http://planetbattlefield.gamespy.com/battlefield-1942/?game=4 Battlefield 1942] hub on Planet Battlefield
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{{mm}} [http://planetbattlefield.gamespy.com/battlefield-vietnam/?game=5 Battlefield Vietnam] hub on Planet Battlefield
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| Retail |  | disc, key | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v2}} |  |  Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail |  | disc, key | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v2}}. |  |  Windows }}
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}}
 
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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=2018-02-09}}</ref>
 
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{{DLC|
 
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{{DLC/row| The Road to Rome | OS X version only sold in bundles. | Windows, OS X}}
 
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{{DLC/row| Secret Weapons of WWII | | Windows, OS X}}
 
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} This game is not available digitally.
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Patches===
 
===Patches===
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{{ii}} The Origin digital release is patched to v1.612.
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The latest updates bring Battlefield Vietnam up to version '''1.21''' This requires installation of:
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* [http://www.patches-scrolls.com/dl.php?file=bfv_v1_2.zip Battlefield Vietnam Patch 1.2] (Full)
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====[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/998-battlefield-1942-patch-1619-full/ Patch 1.6.19 Full]====
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* [http://www.patches-scrolls.com/dl.php?file=bfv12to121.zip Battlefield Vietnam Patch 1.21] (Incremental, Requires 1.2 to be installed)
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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]====
 
  
 
{{Fixbox|description=Version check|ref=<ref name=Wasch>{{Refcheck|user=Waschbär|date=2018-02-09}}</ref>|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Version check|ref=<ref name=Wasch>{{Refcheck|user=Waschbär|date=2018-02-09}}</ref>|fix=
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{{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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{{ii}} In order to check which version is installed, open the file {{code|{{p|game}}\Mods\BfVietnam\init.con}} and find the line {{code|game.setCustomVersion}}.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Windows 8/10 compatibility===
 
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{{Fixbox|description=Install [[Microsoft_Windows#Older_games_refuse_to_start_on_Windows_8_and_later|DirectPlay]]||ref=<ref name=Wasch />|fix=
 
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}}
 
  
 
===Online play support===
 
===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. <br />
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The [https://www.qtracker.com/ Qtracker] service currently runs a master server for the game.<br />
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Either download a modified executable or edit the hosts file to restore online functionality.
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Either downloading a patched executable or editing the Windows hosts file will restore the in-game server browser functionality.<br />
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It is also possible to join a server directly by using the command line argument ____ (see the [https://www.gametracker.com/search/bfv/ Game Tracker server list]) or see [[GameSpy]] for alternatives.
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{{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=
 
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}}
 
  
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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=2018-02-09}}</ref>|fix=
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___{{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=
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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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'''Notes'''
 
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{{--}} This will break online fixes for other GameSpy games that rely on the same method.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===PunkBuster updates===
 
===PunkBuster updates===
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{{ii}} The Origin version doesn't contain or support PunkBuster.
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Support for the anti-cheat software PunkBuster in BFV has been discontinued by [http://www.evenbalance.com/ Evenbalance]. Most servers do not have it enabled anymore,<br />
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Support for the anti-cheat software PunkBuster in BF1942 has been discontinued by [http://www.evenbalance.com/ Evenbalance]. Most servers do not have it enabled anymore,<br />
 
 
as such it is recommended to move the contents of {{code|{{P|game}}/pb/}} to a backup folder, to avoid any disconnects by its service.<br />
 
as such it is recommended to move the contents of {{code|{{P|game}}/pb/}} to a backup folder, to avoid any disconnects by its service.<br />
 
If an up to date version is required however, follow the steps below.
 
If an up to date version is required however, follow the steps below.
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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.
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# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1005-battlefield-1942-punkbuster-files/ PunkBuster files].
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# Download the _______________.
 
# Extract the contents to {{code|{{P|game}}/pb/}}, overwriting any older files.
 
# Extract the contents to {{code|{{P|game}}/pb/}}, overwriting any older files.
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# Enable PunkBuster in-game in the lower left corner of the server browser.
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# Enable PunkBuster in-game in the lower right corner of the server browser.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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{{Image|BF1942 General.png|In-game general settings.}}
 
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\Mods\bf1942\Settings\}}
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{{Game data/row|Windows|{{P|game}}\Mods\BfVietnam\settings\Profiles\{{P|uid}}\}}
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{{Game data/row|OS X|}}
 
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} User-specific <code>*.con</code> is stored under <code>Profiles\{{p|uid}}\</code> in this location.
 
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/row|Windows|{{P|game}}\Mods\bf1942\save\{{P|uid}}\}}
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{{Game data/row|Windows|}}
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{{Game data/row|OS X|}}
 
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}}
 
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
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{{Save game cloud syncing
 
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|origin                = false
 
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|origin notes          =
 
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|steam cloud          =
 
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|steam cloud notes    =
 
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|uplay                =
 
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|uplay notes          =
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Video settings==
 
==Video settings==
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{{Image|BF1942 Video.png|In-game graphics settings}}
 
 
{{Video settings
 
{{Video settings
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|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/battlefield-1942
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|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/battlefield-vietnam
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|widescreen wsgf award      = limited
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|widescreen wsgf award      = silver
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|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
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|multimonitor wsgf award    = unsupported
 
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete
 
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|widescreen resolution      = hackable
 
|widescreen resolution      = hackable
 
|widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
 
|widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
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|multimonitor              = hackable
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|multimonitor              = false
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|multimonitor notes        = See the [http://www.wsgf.org/dr/battlefield-1942 WSGF entry]. Requires [[#Online play support|manual fix]] for online play support.
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|multimonitor notes        =  
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|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
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|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. HUD slightly stretched.
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|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
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|4k ultra hd                = hackable
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|4k ultra hd                = unknown
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|4k ultra hd notes          = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
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|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|fov                        = hackable
 
|fov                        = hackable
 
|fov notes                  = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]].
 
|fov notes                  = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]].
 
|windowed                  = hackable
 
|windowed                  = hackable
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|windowed notes            = Set <code>renderer.setFullScreen 0</code> inside {{file|[[#Configuration file(s) location|VideoDefault.con]]}}
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|windowed notes            = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
 
|borderless windowed        = false
 
|borderless windowed        = false
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|borderless windowed notes  = Use external tools, see [[Glossary:Borderless_fullscreen_windowed|glossary page]].
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|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic                = false
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|anisotropic notes          = Force in graphics card control panel, see [[Glossary:Anisotropic_filtering_(AF)|glossary page]]
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|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|antialiasing              = false
 
|antialiasing              = false
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|antialiasing notes        = [[MSAA]] can be forced in graphics card control panel.
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|antialiasing notes        =  
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|vsync                      = true
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|vsync                      = false
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
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|120 fps                    = hackable
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|120 fps                    = true
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|120 fps notes              = Capped at 100 FPS. Can be unlocked by typing <code>renderer.lockfps 300</code> into console.
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|120 fps notes              =  
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|color blind                = unknown
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|hdr                        = unknown
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|color blind notes          =  
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|hdr notes                  =
 +
|color blind                = false
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|color blind notes          = No general support but crosshair color can be adjusted.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
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{{Fixbox|description=Download and extract the [http://team-simple.org/download/ patched executable] for the retail or Origin version.|ref=<ref name=Wasch />|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Download and extract the [http://team-simple.org/download/ patched executable].|ref=<ref name=Wasch />|fix=
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Widescreen resolution|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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# Launch the game and create a new custom profile.
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]] and open the folder to your profile (called {{code|Custom}} in none has been created yet).
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# Open {{file|Video.con}} and change the values of {{code|game.setGameDisplayMode}} to your resolution (for example {{code|game.setGameDisplayMode 1920 1080 32 0}}).
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Fixbox|description=Edit VideoDefault.con|ref=<ref name=Wasch />|fix=
 
{{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]].
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# Open {{file|VideoDefault.con}} with a text editor.
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# Open {{file|VideoDefault.con}} with an editor like Notepad.
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# Edit the line <code>renderer.fieldOfView</code> with a new value.
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# Modify the line {{code|renderer.fieldOfView}} with a new value.
 
<pre>
 
<pre>
 
1 - 4:3 (default)
 
1 - 4:3 (default)
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1.2 - 16:10
 
1.2 - 16:10
 
1.25 - 15:9</pre>
 
1.25 - 15:9</pre>
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'''Notes'''
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}}
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{{--}} Causes visual glitches when inside vehicles.
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 +
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Windowed mode|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
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# Open {{file|VideoDefault.con}}.
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# Change the value of {{code|renderer.setFullScreen 1}} to {{code|0}}.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Input settings==
 
==Input settings==
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{{Image|BF1942 Remapping.png|In-game key map settings}}
 
 
{{Input settings
 
{{Input settings
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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|acceleration option      = true
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|acceleration option      = false
−
|acceleration option notes =  
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|acceleration option notes = No acceleration.
 
|mouse sensitivity        = true
 
|mouse sensitivity        = true
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
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|controller remap          = true
 
|controller remap          = true
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller remap notes    =  
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|controller sensitivity    = false
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|controller sensitivity    = true
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis  = true
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|simultaneous input        = true
 
|simultaneous input        = true
 
|simultaneous input notes  =  
 
|simultaneous input notes  =  
−
|steam input api          = unknown
 
−
|steam input api notes    =
 
 
|light bar support        = unknown
 
|light bar support        = unknown
 
|light bar support notes  =  
 
|light bar support notes  =  
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==Audio settings==
 
==Audio settings==
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{{Image|BF1942 Audio General.png|In-game general audio settings}}
 
−
{{Image|BF1942 Audio Advanced.png|In-game advanced audio settings}}
 
 
{{Audio settings
 
{{Audio settings
−
|separate volume          = true
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|separate volume          = false
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|surround sound          = true
 
|surround sound          = true
−
|surround sound notes    =  
+
|surround sound notes    = Up to 7.1<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20040428173831/http://www.soundblaster.com/vietnam/ Battlefield Vietnam - SoundBlaster.com (retrieved)]</ref>
 
|subtitles                = false
 
|subtitles                = false
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
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|mute on focus lost      = false
 
|mute on focus lost      = false
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
−
|eax support              = false
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|eax support              = true
−
|eax support notes        = Supports sound hardware acceleration but not EAX.
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|eax support notes        = EAX 1, EAX 2, EAX 3.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Network/Connections
 
{{Network/Connections
−
|matchmaking        = false
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|matchmaking        =  
 
|matchmaking notes  =  
 
|matchmaking notes  =  
 
|p2p                = false
 
|p2p                = false
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|dedicated notes    =  
 
|dedicated notes    =  
 
|self-hosting      = true
 
|self-hosting      = true
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|self-hosting notes = Dedicated server software available: <br />
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|self-hosting notes = Dedicated server software available for [http://www.gamewatcher.com/mods/battlefield-vietnam-mod/dedicated-full-server-1-2 Windows] and [ftp://largedownloads.ea.com/pub/misc/bfv_linded-v1.21-20041207.1627.run Linux].
−
Windows: [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1000-battlefield-1942-windows-standalone-server-1619/ Standalone] and [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1001-battlefield-1942-windows-server-incremental-patch-1619-to-161b/ patch] <br />
 
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Linux: [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1002-battlefield-1942-linux-standalone-server-1619/ Standalone] and [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1003-battlefield-1942-linux-server-incremental-patch-1619-to-161b/ patch] <br />
 
−
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>{{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>
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|direct ip notes    =  
 
}}{{Network/Ports
 
}}{{Network/Ports
−
|tcp  = 28900
+
|tcp  =  
−
|udp  = 14567, 14690, 22000, 23000-23009, 27900
+
|udp  =  
 
|upnp =  
 
|upnp =  
 +
}}
 +
 +
==VR support==
 +
{{VR support
 +
|gg3d name                  =
 +
|native 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award =
 +
|tridef 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|iz3d gg3d award            =
 +
|native 3d                  = false
 +
|native 3d notes            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision            = true
 +
|nvidia 3d vision notes      = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120701021238/https://www.geforce.com/games-applications/pc-games/battlefield-vietnam|title=Battlefield Vietnam | GeForce|date=2018-02-10}} via Archive.org</ref>
 +
|tridef 3d                  = unknown
 +
|tridef 3d notes            =
 +
|iz3d                        = unknown
 +
|iz3d notes                  =
 +
|htc vive                    =
 +
|htc vive notes              =
 +
|oculus rift                =
 +
|oculus rift notes          =
 +
|osvr                        =
 +
|osvr notes                  =
 +
|tracked motion controllers  =
 +
|tracked motion controllers notes=
 +
|keyboard-mouse              =
 +
|keyboard-mouse notes        =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest      =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest notes =
 +
|novint falcon              =
 +
|novint falcon notes        =
 +
|trackir                    =
 +
|trackir notes              =
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|play area seated            =
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|play area seated notes      =
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|play area standing          =
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|play area standing notes    =
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|play area room-scale        =
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|play area room-scale notes  =
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
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{{ii}} TweakGuides has created a [http://www.tweakguides.com/BFV_1.html comprehensive guide] for fixing issues in this game.
 
===Blackscreen/crash at launch===
 
===Blackscreen/crash at launch===
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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=2018-02-09}} via Archive.org</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Modify VideoDefault.con|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.dslreports.com/faq/7757 Why does it kick me to the destkop when I start BF? BattleField 1942 and Battlefield Vietnam - DSLReports, ISP Information|date=2018-02-09}}</ref>|fix=
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# 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.
 
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'''Notes'''<br />
 
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{{ii}} 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=2018-02-09}}</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 1}} to {{code|0}}.
 
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}}
 
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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=2018-02-09}}</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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# Add the line {{code|renderer.allowAllRefreshRates 1}}.
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# Change the value of {{code|renderer.allowAllRefreshRates 0}} to {{code|1}}.
 
}}
 
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
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|direct3d versions      = 8
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|direct3d versions      = 9
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
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|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
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|64-bit executable      = no
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|64-bit executable      = false
 
|64-bit executable notes=  
 
|64-bit executable notes=  
 
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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|freecam 1}} Unlocks the camera while waiting for spawn (if allowed by server).
 
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===Mods and resources===
 
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{{++}} 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.
 
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* [http://www.moddb.com/games/battlefield-1942 ModDB landing page for Battlefield 1942]
 
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* [http://www.battlefieldsingleplayer.com/forum/index.php?showforum=2 Battlefield Singleplayer Forum]
 
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<big>'''[http://www.moddb.com/mods/desert-combat/downloads Desert Combat]'''</big><br />
 
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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://forgottenhope.warumdarum.de/downloads.php Forgotten Hope]'''</big><br />
 
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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.
 
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<big>'''[http://battlegroup42.de/home.html?newlang=english BattleGroup42]'''</big><br />
 
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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.
 
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<big>'''[http://www.moddb.com/mods/battlefield-1918 Battlefield 1918]'''</big><br />
 
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A total conversion which takes place in World War 1 and includes many new weapons, vehicles and maps.
 
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<big>'''[http://www.eodmod.org/ Eve Of Destruction]'''</big><br />
 
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A mod based on the Vietnam war which later got releases for [[Battlefield Vietnam]] and [[Battlefield 2]].
 
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<big>'''[http://www.battlefieldsingleplayer.com/forum/index.php?s=&showtopic=18440&view=findpost&p=193841 Realplayer AI]'''</big><br />
 
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This enhancement mod will improve the AI on the standard BF1942 maps and includes some balance changes.
 
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
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|minOS    = 98
 
|minOS    = 98
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|minCPU  = AMD Athlon 500 MHz
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|minCPU  = 933 MHz
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|minCPU2  = Intel Pentium III 500 MHz  
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|minRAM  = 256 MB
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|minRAM  = 128 MB
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|minHD    = 2 GB
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|minHD    = 1.2 GB
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|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce3
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|minGPU  = 3D accelerator with Hardware T&L and 24-bit z-buffer
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|minVRAM  = 64 MB
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|minVRAM  = 32 MB
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|minDX    = 9
  
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|recOS    = 2000, ME, XP
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|recOS    = ME, XP, 2000
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|recCPU  = 800 MHz CPU
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|recCPU  = 1.2 GHz
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|recRAM  = 256 MB
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|recRAM  = 512 MB
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|recVRAM  = 64 MB
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Revision as of 11:56, 10 February 2018

WIP

Waschbär/UE4
Waschbär/UE4 cover
Developers
DICE Canada[1]
Publishers
Electronic Arts
Engines
Refractor 2
Release dates
Windows March 14, 2004
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

This page is for the game. For Vietnam DLC, see Battlefield: Bad Company 2.

Key points

The GameSpy online server browser has been shut down. See Online play support.

General information

Battlefield Wiki
Battlefield Vietnam on the Battlefield Wiki
Battlefield Vietnam 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 not available digitally.

Essential improvements

Patches

The latest updates bring Battlefield Vietnam up to version 1.21 This requires installation of:

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


Online play support

The Qtracker service currently runs a master server for the game.
Either downloading a patched executable or editing the Windows hosts file will restore the in-game server browser functionality.
It is also possible to join a server directly by using the command line argument ____ (see the Game Tracker server list) or see GameSpy for alternatives.

___

Download the patched executable[5]

PunkBuster updates

Support for the anti-cheat software PunkBuster in BFV 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 right 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

Configuration file(s) location

Template:Game data/row
System Location

Save game data location

Template:Game data/row
System Location

Video settings

Template:Video settings

Widescreen resolution

Download and extract the patched executable.[4]
Widescreen resolution[citation needed]
  1. Launch the game and create a new custom profile.
  2. Go to the configuration file(s) location and open the folder to your profile (called Custom in none has been created yet).
  3. Open Video.con and change the values of game.setGameDisplayMode to your resolution (for example game.setGameDisplayMode 1920 1080 32 0).

Field of view (FOV)

Edit VideoDefault.con[4]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open VideoDefault.con with an editor like Notepad.
  3. Modify 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

Windowed

Windowed mode[citation needed]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open VideoDefault.con.
  3. Change the value of renderer.setFullScreen 1 to 0.

Input settings

Template:Input settings

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
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Dedicated server software available for Windows and Linux.
Direct IP

VR support

3D modes State Notes
Native 3D
Nvidia 3D Vision
[6]

Issues fixed

TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game.

Blackscreen/crash at launch

Modify VideoDefault.con[7]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\Mods\bf1942\Settings\.
  2. Open VideoDefault.con.
  3. Change the value of renderer.allowAllRefreshRates 0 to 1.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Cutscenes Bink Video
Multiplayer GameSpy

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 98 ME, XP, 2000
Processor (CPU) 933 MHz 1.2 GHz
System memory (RAM) 256 MB 512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 2 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce3
64 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9 compatible


Notes

  1. ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[2] 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.[3]

References