Difference between revisions of "Nerf ArenaBlast"
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|wikipedia = Nerf Arena Blast | |wikipedia = Nerf Arena Blast | ||
| − | |winehq = | + | |winehq = 15654 |
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| + | '''Key points''' | ||
| + | {{++}} The game is still supported and maintained by the dedicated Nerf ArenaBlast modding community. | ||
| + | {{--}} Frame rates above 60 FPS causes game physics to behave strangely and the speed of the game will increase. | ||
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| + | '''General information''' | ||
| + | {{ii}} Runs better on Windows 7 and later with the [[NAB Community Pack]]. | ||
| + | {{mm}} [http://www.nerfarena.net/ Nerf ArenaBlast Community Network] | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://www.oldunreal.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?board=Nerf Oldunreal Forums NAB Board] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| + | ===Patches=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} [http://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/2922/7/ Patch 1.2] updates the game to the latest version. | ||
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===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Run game with Nerf.exe|ref=<ref>[http://www.unrealtexture.com/Unreal/Website/Downloads/UEBG/NERFArenaBlast/2NERFArenaBlast.htm ReadMe.htm]</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Run game with Nerf.exe|ref=<ref>[http://www.unrealtexture.com/Unreal/Website/Downloads/UEBG/NERFArenaBlast/2NERFArenaBlast.htm ReadMe.htm]</ref>|fix= | ||
# Run the game with {{code|{{p|game}}\System\Nerf.exe}}. | # Run the game with {{code|{{p|game}}\System\Nerf.exe}}. | ||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\Nerf.ini|{{p|game}}\User.ini}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\Nerf.ini|{{p|game}}\User.ini}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} {{File|Nerf.ini}} contains engine settings. | ||
| + | {{ii}} {{File|User.ini}} contains most user settings. | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Supports limited amount of 16:9 and 16:10 resolutions. |
|multimonitor = hackable | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
|multimonitor notes = See the [http://www.wsgf.org/dr/nerf-arenablast/en WSGF entry]. | |multimonitor notes = See the [http://www.wsgf.org/dr/nerf-arenablast/en WSGF entry]. | ||
|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = See the [http://www.wsgf.org/dr/nerf-arenablast/en WSGF entry]. | |ultrawidescreen notes = See the [http://www.wsgf.org/dr/nerf-arenablast/en WSGF entry]. | ||
| − | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
| − | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = Interface and HUD scales poorly. |
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
|fov notes = See the [http://www.wsgf.org/dr/nerf-arenablast/en WSGF entry]. | |fov notes = See the [http://www.wsgf.org/dr/nerf-arenablast/en WSGF entry]. | ||
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
| − | |windowed notes = Set in Options | + | |windowed notes = Set in <code>Options > General</code> or toggle with {{key|Alt|Enter}}. |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = true |
| − | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = Set <code>MaxAnistropy</code> in <code>Options > General, Advanced</code>. |
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = false |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
| − | |vsync notes = Set in Options | + | |vsync notes = Set in <code>Options > General, Advanced</code>. |
| − | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = false |
| − | |60 fps notes = | + | |60 fps notes = Game engine physics glitch causes speedup with higher FPS. |
| − | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = false |
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
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{{Input settings | {{Input settings | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
| − | |key remap notes = | + | |key remap notes = Set in <code>Controls</code> section in the menu. |
| − | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = true |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
|mouse sensitivity = true | |mouse sensitivity = true | ||
| − | |mouse sensitivity notes = | + | |mouse sensitivity notes = Separate GUI and camera sensitivity speeds.<br/>Mouse sensitivity is affected by the field of view. |
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
| − | |mouse menu notes = | + | |mouse menu notes = Cannot scroll lists with a scroll wheel. |
|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
| − | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = false |
| − | |touchscreen notes = | + | |touchscreen notes = Touch causes horizontal spinning. |
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
| − | |controller support notes = | + | |controller support notes = Enabling controller support may decrease performance. |
| − | |full controller = | + | |full controller = false |
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
| − | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = true |
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
| − | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = false |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
| − | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = false |
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
|xinput controllers = unknown | |xinput controllers = unknown | ||
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|other button prompts = unknown | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
| − | |controller hotplug = | + | |button prompts = false |
| + | |button prompts notes = | ||
| + | |controller hotplug = false | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
| − | |haptic feedback = | + | |haptic feedback = false |
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
| − | |simultaneous input = | + | |simultaneous input = true |
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
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|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
| − | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = true |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
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==Network== | ==Network== | ||
{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
| − | |local play = | + | |local play = false |
|local play players = | |local play players = | ||
|local play modes = | |local play modes = | ||
|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
|lan play = true | |lan play = true | ||
| − | |lan play players = | + | |lan play players = 32 |
|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
|online play = true | |online play = true | ||
| − | |online play players = | + | |online play players = 32 |
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
|online play notes = | |online play notes = | ||
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}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
|tcp = | |tcp = | ||
| − | |udp = | + | |udp = 4444, 4445 |
| − | |upnp = | + | |upnp = false |
}} | }} | ||
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|physics = | |physics = | ||
|physics notes = | |physics notes = | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = Galaxy Audio |
|audio notes = | |audio notes = | ||
|interface = | |interface = | ||
Revision as of 07:11, 10 December 2018
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| Developers | |
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| Visionary Media Inc. | |
| Publishers | |
| Atari Interactive | |
| Engines | |
| Unreal Engine 1 | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | October 31, 1999 |
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Warnings
Key points
- The game is still supported and maintained by the dedicated Nerf ArenaBlast modding community.
- Frame rates above 60 FPS causes game physics to behave strangely and the speed of the game will increase.
General information
- Runs better on Windows 7 and later with the NAB Community Pack.
- Nerf ArenaBlast Community Network
- Oldunreal Forums NAB Board
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
|
- A demo is available.
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch 1.2 updates the game to the latest version.
Skip intro videos
| Run game with Nerf.exe[1] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\Nerf.ini[Note 1] <path-to-game>\User.ini[Note 1] |
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Nerf.inicontains engine settings. -
User.inicontains most user settings.
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\User.ini[Note 1] |
Video settings
General settings.
Input settings
Input settings.
Audio settings
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | ||||
| LAN play | 32 | |||
| Online play | 32 | GameSpy services have been shut down;[2] see GameSpy for workarounds. | ||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Ports
| Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
|---|---|
| UDP | 4444, 4445 |
- This game does not support Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) for automatic port configuration.
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 6 | |
| OpenGL | ||
| Glide | ||
| Software renderer |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | Galaxy Audio | |
| Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
| Multiplayer | GameSpy |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | 95, 98 |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 200 MMX | Intel Pentium 233 MMX or better |
| System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | 64 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 120 MB | 275 MB |
| Video card (GPU) | SVGA 2 MB of VRAM DirectX 6.1 compatible | |
| Other | 4x CD-ROM drive | |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 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%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details).