Difference between revisions of "F.E.A.R."

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Warnings

GameSpy online services have been shut down (see Network for solutions).

F.E.A.R.
F.E.A.R.	2005
F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate	2007
F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin	2009
F.E.A.R. 3	2011
F.E.A.R. Online	2014

Key points

Master servers for multiplayer were shut down on December 19, 2012. See FEAR Combat Community.

The multiplayer component (F.E.A.R. Combat) is free to download and continues to be supported by the community.

General information

GOG.com Community Discussions for game series

GOG.com Support Page

Steam Community Discussions

Steam Community Discussions (Extraction Point)

Steam Users' Forums for game series

Unofficial Wiki for game series

F.E.A.R. Combat Community

Availability

Source	DRM	Notes	Keys	OS
Retail		DRM: SecuROM
GamersGate		DRM: SecuROM

Incorrect store name. See here for available options.
GOG.com		Multiplayer executable creates dormant SecuROM files.^[1]
Steam

The GOG.com and Steam releases include both F.E.A.R. Extraction Point and F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate

DLC and expansion packs

Name	Notes
Extraction Point

Essential improvements

Patches

Latest version is 1.08.

Community patch

The FEAR multiplayer master server was shut down on December 19, 2012. The community has developed an unofficial patch for the game and is offering new FEAR Combat CD keys for free. The latest version of the community-supported FEAR Combat client and new CD keys can be obtained from the Fear Combat Community website.

Skip intro videos

Instructions

Game data

In-game general settings.

Configuration file(s) location

Template:Game data/row

System	Location
Steam Play (Linux)	<SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/21090/pfx/^{[Note 1]}

Key bindings are stored in %PUBLIC%\Documents\Monolith Productions\FEAR\Profiles\Profile000.gdb and %PUBLIC%\Documents\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP\Profiles\Profile000.gdb

Save game data location

Template:Game data/row

System	Location
Steam Play (Linux)	<SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/21090/pfx/^{[Note 1]}

Save game cloud syncing

System	Native	Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud

Video settings

In-game general video settings.

In-game advanced video settings (for CPU).

In-game advanced video settings (for GPU, 1/2).

In-game advanced video settings (for GPU, 2/2).

Template:Video settings

Widescreen resolution

Instructions

Field of view (FOV)

FOV is calculated vertically; use FOV Calculator to convert horizontal values.

Instructions

Windowed

Instructions

Input settings

In-game key map settings.

In-game mouse settings.

In-game joystick axis map settings.

Template:Input settings

Audio settings

In-game audio settings.

Template:Audio settings

Localizations

Language	UI	Audio	Sub	Notes
English
Italian				Italian language is only available in the retail version.

VR support

3D modes	State	Notes
Nvidia 3D Vision		Disable game crosshair by turning the transparency all the way down and then enable 3DVision 3D crosshair (Ctrl+F12). Any depth adjustments must be done via KB shortcuts, as the Nvidia pyramid's scroll wheel will not work.

Network

Multiplayer types

Type	Native	Notes
LAN play		Versus
Online play		Versus, Co-op Master server is offline; use FEAR Combat Community version. For co-op install Coop Warfare mod.

Connection types

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

Issues fixed

TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found here.

Soft Shadows doesn't work combined with AA

Instructions

Small subtitles

Instructions

Black screen on ATI/AMD video cards

Instructions

Can't hear any dialogue

Instructions

No Torch Glitch

Instructions

Low frame rate

Frame rate may drop to around 20-30 FPS after a few minutes of play. This is especially common with people using Logitech devices.

Instructions

Crashes

Instructions

Instructions

Other information

API

Technical specs	Supported	Notes
Direct3D	8, 9
Shader Model support	1.1, 2

Executable	32-bit	64-bit	Notes
Windows

Middleware

	Middleware	Notes
Physics	Havok
Cutscenes	Bink Video
Multiplayer	GameSpy

Official SDK

The Steam version includes the SDK with the game.^[2] Make sure you read instructions

F.E.A.R. Public Tools (Requires original game patched with version 1.08)
F.E.A.R. Public Tools v2 (Standalone version, for those who do not own the game)

DevMode

DevMode gives the ability to use the debug keys and to load any map, including a few demo levels.

Dynamic flashlight

Instructions

System requirements

Windows
	Minimum	Recommended
Operating system (OS)	2000	XP
Processor (CPU)	Intel Pentium IV 1.7 GHz	Intel Pentium IV 3.0 GHz
System memory (RAM)	512 MB	1 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD)	5 GB
Video card (GPU)	Nvidia GeForce Ti 4200 ATI Radeon 8500 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 1.1 support	Nvidia GeForce 6600 ATI Radeon 9800 256 MB of VRAM Shader model 2.0 support

Notes

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1
Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (21090) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

References

[Proton_path_note-2] 1.0 ^1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
The app ID (21090) may differ in some cases.
Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

[2] File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.

[3] Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.

[4] The app ID (21090) may differ in some cases.

[5] Treat backslashes as forward slashes.

[6] See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

[1] FEAR installed SecuROM all over my computer. Does anyone know how to get rid of it?, page 9 - Forum - GOG.com

[3] FEAR SDK Problem With Steam Version? - Steam Users' Forums

[1]

[Note 1]

[2]

@@ Line 110: / Line 110: @@
 |fov notes                  = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]].
 |windowed                   = hackable
-|windowed notes             = Use <code>+windowed 1</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]].
+|windowed notes             = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
 |borderless windowed        = hackable
 |borderless windowed notes  = Use [https://github.com/Codeusa/Borderless-Gaming Borderless Gaming].
@@ Line 130: / Line 130: @@
 ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
 {{Fixbox|1=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Change resolution|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
+{{Fixbox/fix|Set custom resolution|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 # Go to <code>{{p|public}}\Documents\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP</code>
 # Open <code>settings.cfg</code> with a text editor.
@@ Line 141: / Line 141: @@
 ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
+{{ii}} FOV is calculated vertically; use [http://www.rjdown.co.uk/projects/bfbc2/fovcalculator.php FOV Calculator] to convert horizontal values.
 {{Fixbox|1=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Change FOV|ref=<ref>[http://www.deadendthrills.com/forum/discussion/comment/2396/#Comment_2396 F.E.A.R. - Can FOV be changed? - Dead End Thrills]</ref>}}
+{{Fixbox/fix|Set custom FOV|ref=<ref>[http://www.deadendthrills.com/forum/discussion/comment/2396/#Comment_2396 F.E.A.R. - Can FOV be changed? - Dead End Thrills]</ref>}}
 # Go to the game's directory:
 #* Base game: <code>\FEAR</code>
 #* Extraction Point: <code>\FEARXP</code>
-# Create a file named "autoexec.cfg" with a text editor.
+# Create a file named {{file|autoexec.cfg}} with a text editor.
 # If using a widescreen resolution add this line: <code>"FovYWidescreen" "XX.00"</code> where XX is the vertical FOV value. If using a non-widescreen resolution use <code>"FovY" "XX.00"</code>
-# Save your changes.
+}}
-{{ii}} FOV is calculated vertically; use the [http://www.rjdown.co.uk/projects/bfbc2/fovcalculator.php Battlefield: BC2 FOV Calculator] to convert horizontal values.
-Alternatively you can edit the settings.cfg file that is stored within "Public\Documents\Monolith Productions\FEAR", but this file must be set to read-only once edited or the game will remove your changes.
+===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
+{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox/fix|Set windowed mode|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}}}
+# Go to the game's directory:
+#* Base game: <code>\FEAR</code>
+#* Extraction Point: <code>\FEARXP</code>
+# Create a file named {{file|autoexec.cfg}} with a text editor.
+# Add {{code|"Windowed" "1"}} on a new line.
 }}
@@ Line 344: / Line 351: @@
 }}
-===FPS problems===
+===Low frame rate===
-====Method 1====
+{{--}} Frame rate may drop to around 20-30 FPS after a few minutes of play. This is especially common with people using Logitech devices.
-{{Fixbox|1=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Fix for Logitech/HID FPS problem|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=759431266|title=Fix for Logitech/HID FPS problem without disabling devices :: F.E.A.R. General Discussions|date=2016-9-6}}</ref>}}
-# Download [https://www.dropbox.com/s/0pn8revil4vcc2h/FEAR_Logitech-HID-Fix.zip?dl=0/ this file].
-# Copy the {{file|dinput8.dll}} file to {{code|{{P|game}}}}
-}}
-====Method 2====
-{{Fixbox|1=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Deprecated Logitech/HID FPS fix|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}}}
-Certain wired/wireless Logitech keyboards/mice will cause major FPS drops at random times. To fix this:
-# Open up the Start Menu.
-# Right-click Computer, select Manage.
-# Go to Device Manager
-# Under Human Interface Devices, right-click and disable all HID-Compliant Devices.
-'''Notes'''
-{{ii}} You will need to re-enable them after playing the game or you won't be able to use some keyboard keys like: volume control, play/pause, etc.
-{{ii}} To automate this process, you can use [http://blog.igordcard.com/2013/01/sudden-fps-drop-in-fear-logitech/ this script] ([http://denilson.sa.nom.br/blog/2015-08-19/devcon-exe-and-fear-games/ also mirrored here]).
-}}
-====Method 3====
-{{ii}} If you don't own a Logitech device but are still having frame rate issues.
 {{Fixbox|1=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Borderless fullscreen mode|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
+{{Fixbox/fix|Use low frame rate fix|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}}}
-# Use <code>+windowed 1</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]] to make the game windowed.
+Use the [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=759431266 low frame rate fix].
-# Use [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen mode]].
 }}

Developers

	Monolith Productions
Extraction Point	TimeGate Studios
Publishers
	Sierra Entertainment
	Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Engines
	Lithtech Jupiter EX
Release dates
Windows	October 18, 2005