Difference between revisions of "Battlefield Vietnam"
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{{Fixbox|description=Edit hosts file (Qtracker)|ref=<ref name=Wasch>{{Refcheck|user=Waschbär|date=2018-02-09}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Edit hosts file (Qtracker)|ref=<ref name=Wasch>{{Refcheck|user=Waschbär|date=2018-02-09}}</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # Go to {{ | + | # Go to {{file|{{P|windir}}\System32\drivers\etc|folder}}. |
− | # Open {{file|hosts}} with | + | # Open {{file|hosts}} with a text editor running as administrator. |
# Add the following lines and save the file. | # Add the following lines and save the file. | ||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
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===PunkBuster updates=== | ===PunkBuster updates=== | ||
− | 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, | + | 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, so it is recommended to move the contents of {{file|{{P|game}}\pb|folder}} 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. | ||
{{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 [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1028-battlefield-vietnam-2004-punkbuster-files/ PunkBuster files for Battlefield Vietnam]. | # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1028-battlefield-vietnam-2004-punkbuster-files/ PunkBuster files for Battlefield Vietnam]. | ||
− | # Extract the contents to {{ | + | # Extract the contents to {{file|{{P|game}}\pb|folder}}, overwriting any older files. |
# Enable PunkBuster in-game in the lower right corner of the server browser. | # Enable PunkBuster in-game in the lower right corner of the server browser. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Modify intro video files|ref=<ref name=Wasch />|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Modify intro video files|ref=<ref name=Wasch />|fix= | ||
− | # Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\Movies | + | # Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\Movies|folder}} |
− | # Delete or rename the files {{ | + | # Delete or rename the files {{file|Dice.bik}}, {{file|EA.bik}}, {{file|Intro.bik}} and {{file|Legal.bik}}. |
}} | }} | ||
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# Launch the game and create a new custom profile. | # Launch the game and create a new custom profile. | ||
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
− | # Open the folder to | + | # Open the folder to the desired profile. |
− | # Open {{file|Video.con}} and change the values of {{code|game.setGameDisplayMode}} to | + | # Open {{file|Video.con}} and change the values of {{code|game.setGameDisplayMode}} to desired resolution (for example {{code|game.setGameDisplayMode 1920 1080 32 0}}). |
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Edit VideoDefault.con|ref=<ref name=Wasch />|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Edit VideoDefault.con|ref=<ref name=Wasch />|fix= | ||
− | # Go to {{ | + | # Go to {{file|{{P|game}}\Mods\BfVietnam\settings|folder}}. |
− | # Open {{file|VideoDefault.con}} with | + | # Open {{file|VideoDefault.con}} with a text editor. |
# Modify the line {{code|renderer.fieldOfView}} with a new value. | # Modify the line {{code|renderer.fieldOfView}} with a new value. | ||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
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===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Windowed mode|ref=<ref name=Wasch />|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Windowed mode|ref=<ref name=Wasch />|fix= | ||
− | # Go to {{ | + | # Go to {{file|{{P|game}}\Mods\BfVietnam\settings|folder}}. |
# Open {{file|VideoDefault.con}}. | # Open {{file|VideoDefault.con}}. | ||
# Change the value of {{code|renderer.setFullScreen 1}} to {{code|0}}. | # Change the value of {{code|renderer.setFullScreen 1}} to {{code|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]]. | ||
− | # Open {{file|Video.con}} with | + | # Open {{file|Video.con}} with a text editor. |
# Add the line {{code|renderer.VSyncEnabled 1}} and save the file. | # Add the line {{code|renderer.VSyncEnabled 1}} and save the file. | ||
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|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
− | |controller support notes = Only for vehicles. Mouse look can | + | |controller support notes = Only for vehicles. Mouse look can not be mapped to analogue sticks. |
|full controller = false | |full controller = false | ||
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Install IndirectSound|ref=<ref name=Wasch />|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Install IndirectSound|ref=<ref name=Wasch />|fix= | ||
− | # Download [http://indirectsound.com/downloads.html IndirectSound] and extract the files to {{ | + | # Download [http://indirectsound.com/downloads.html IndirectSound] and extract the files to {{file|{{P|game}}|folder}}. |
# Open {{file|dsound.ini}} and change <code>eax1 = false</code> to <code>eax1 = true</code>. | # Open {{file|dsound.ini}} and change <code>eax1 = false</code> to <code>eax1 = true</code>. | ||
# Start the game and set the sound provider in the audio settings to '''"Creative Labs EAX (TM)"''', choose your speaker configuration and click '''"Save"''' to confirm the changes. | # Start the game and set the sound provider in the audio settings to '''"Creative Labs EAX (TM)"''', choose your speaker configuration and click '''"Save"''' to confirm the changes. | ||
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===Blackscreen/crash at launch=== | ===Blackscreen/crash at launch=== | ||
{{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= | {{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= | ||
− | # Go to {{ | + | # Go to {{file|{{P|game}}\Mods\BfVietnam\Settings|folder}}. |
# Open {{file|VideoDefault.con}}. | # Open {{file|VideoDefault.con}}. | ||
# Change the value of {{code|renderer.allowAllRefreshRates 0}} to {{code|1}}. | # Change the value of {{code|renderer.allowAllRefreshRates 0}} to {{code|1}}. | ||
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===Custom music=== | ===Custom music=== | ||
− | To play custom songs for the vehicle radios, place | + | To play custom songs for the vehicle radios, place .mp3 files inside the folder {{file|{{P|game}}\My Music|folder}} and they will become available in the radio menu. Other players will still hear the default music even if they use the same songs. |
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===Console commands=== | ===Console commands=== |
Revision as of 15:41, 7 January 2023
This page is for the 2004 game. For Vietnam DLC, see Battlefield: Bad Company 2.
Developers | |
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DICE Canada[1] | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Engines | |
Refractor 2 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 14, 2004 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 84 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, FPS |
Vehicles | Automobile, Flight, Helicopter, Naval/watercraft, Tank, Transport, Truck |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Asia, Cold War |
Series | Battlefield |
⤏ Go to series page | |
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 |
Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
General information
- Battlefield Vietnam hub on Planet Battlefield
- The Battlefield series on Battlelog - PC section.
- EA Answers HQ
Availability
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- This game is not available digitally.
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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World War 2 Mod | See Mods. |
Essential improvements
Patches
The latest updates bring Battlefield Vietnam up to version 1.21. This requires installation of:
- Battlefield Vietnam Patch 1.2 (Full)
- Battlefield Vietnam Patch 1.21 (Incremental, Requires 1.2 to be installed)
Online play support
Either downloading a patched executable or editing the Windows hosts file will restore the in-game server browser functionality.
Alternatively, it is also possible to join a server directly by using the "Add Server" feature of the in-game server browser (for a list of servers visit the Game Tracker page).
Or see GameSpy for universal solutions.
Download the patched executable (uses Qtracker server)[4] |
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Edit hosts file (Qtracker)[5] |
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65.112.87.186 bfvietnam.available.gamespy.com 65.112.87.186 bfvietnam.master.gamespy.com 65.112.87.186 bfvietnam.ms0.gamespy.com |
PunkBuster updates
Support for the anti-cheat software PunkBuster in BFV has been discontinued by Evenbalance. Most servers do not have it enabled anymore, so 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[5] |
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Skip intro videos
Launch the game with +restart 1 parameter[5]
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Modify intro video files[5] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Mods\BfVietnam\settings\Profiles\<user-id>\[Note 2] |
Video
- A method of Frame rate capping is recommended, as the game has no FPS limit and does not support Vsync by default.
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. HUD slightly stretched. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | See Widescreen resolution. HUD stretched but playable. | ||
4K Ultra HD | See Widescreen resolution. HUD slightly stretched. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Set to windowed and use external tools, see glossary page. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Force in graphics card control panel, see glossary page. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | MSAA can be forced in graphics card control panel. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See Vertical sync (Vsync). | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Color blind mode | No general support but crosshair color can be adjusted. |
Widescreen resolution
- Any form of widescreen resolution will, aside from a stretched HUD, cause a minor animation glitch when firing handheld weapons.
Download and extract the patched executable[5] |
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Widescreen resolution[5] |
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Field of view (FOV)
Edit VideoDefault.con[5] |
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1 - 4:3 (default) 1.33333 - 16:9 1.2 - 16:10 1.25 - 15:9 1.75 - 21:9 |
Windowed
Windowed mode[5] |
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Vertical sync (Vsync)
Edit VideoDefault.con[5] |
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Notes
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | No acceleration. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | Only for vehicles. Mouse look can not be mapped to analogue sticks. | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | Up to 7.1.[6] See Surround sound. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | EAX 1, EAX 2, EAX 3. | |
Royalty free audio |
Surround sound
- Surround sound is only available when using EAX as sound provider in the audio settings.
Install IndirectSound[5] |
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Use ALchemy (Creative sound card required)[5] |
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Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Fan translation. Download available on magyaritasok.hu. | |||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
Korean | ||||
Spanish |
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 The official GameSpy service has been shut down; see Online play support. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | Dedicated server software available for Windows (+Patch) and Linux. | |
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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UDP | 15567 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | [7] |
Issues fixed
- TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game.
Blackscreen/crash at launch
Modify VideoDefault.con[8] |
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Missing sound effects
- Battlefield Vietnam is missing some audio, like radio commands and vehicle music on all Windows os since Windows Vista. The fix below consist of lying about the windows version.
Install compatibility profile[9] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0b |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy | |
Anti-cheat | PunkBuster |
Custom music
To play custom songs for the vehicle radios, place .mp3 files inside the folder <path-to-game>\My Music
and they will become available in the radio menu. Other players will still hear the default music even if they use the same songs.
Console commands
The console can be accessed by pressing ~. Below are some common commands, for a more extensive list visit the TweakGuides.com 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
World War 2
Official modification by DICE which includes new maps, weapons and vehicles based on Battlefield 1942.
Point of Existence
A total conversion which is based on a fictional conflict between Russia and the US in the early 21st century.
Eve of Destruction
Additional content based on the Vietnam war.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98 | ME, 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) | 933 MHz | 1.2 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 3 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0b compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 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]
- ↑ When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ 'Battlefield Vietnam' Celebrates Ten Year Anniversary, EA DICE Discusses The Iconic Game - International Business Times - last accessed on 2017-01-31
- ↑ 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
- ↑ GameSpy shutdown and Battlefield 1942 (Page 1) / News and Announcements / SiMPLE - last accessed on 2018-02-09
- ↑ 5.00 5.01 5.02 5.03 5.04 5.05 5.06 5.07 5.08 5.09 5.10 Verified by User:Waschbär on 2018-02-09
- ↑ Battlefield Vietnam - SoundBlaster.com (retrieved)
- ↑ Battlefield Vietnam - last accessed on 2018-02-10 via Archive.org
- ↑ Why does it kick me to the destkop when I start BF? BattleField 1942 and Battlefield Vietnam - DSLReports, ISP Information [missing title] - last accessed on 2018-02-09
- ↑ Battlefield 1942 Mods, Modding Tutorials. Forums and Mod Downloads. • View topic - Investigating BFV no music problem - last accessed on 2018-02-16