Difference between revisions of "F.E.A.R."
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|cover = FEAR.jpg | |cover = FEAR.jpg | ||
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
{{++}} Multiplayer is free to download and continues to be supported by the [http://fear-community.org/ community]. | {{++}} Multiplayer is free to download and continues to be supported by the [http://fear-community.org/ community]. | ||
| + | {{ii}} Master servers for multiplayer were shut down on December 19, 2012. See [[#Community patch|Community patch]] for a solution. | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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* [http://www.gamefront.com/files/6055139/fear_update_en_100_107_108_exe Patch 1.08 North America] | * [http://www.gamefront.com/files/6055139/fear_update_en_100_107_108_exe Patch 1.08 North America] | ||
* [http://www.fileplanet.com/168651/160000/fileinfo/FEAR-Patch-v1.00/v1.07-to-v1.08-%5BUK-English%5D Patch 1.08 Europe] | * [http://www.fileplanet.com/168651/160000/fileinfo/FEAR-Patch-v1.00/v1.07-to-v1.08-%5BUK-English%5D Patch 1.08 Europe] | ||
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| + | === 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 [http://fear-community.org/ Fear Combat Community website]. | ||
== Modding == | == Modding == | ||
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|multimonitor_wsgf_award =silver | |multimonitor_wsgf_award =silver | ||
|widescreen_resolution =true | |widescreen_resolution =true | ||
| − | |widescreen_resolution_notes= | + | |widescreen_resolution_notes=Added in a [[#Patches|patch 1.08]]. |
|multimonitor =true | |multimonitor =true | ||
|multimonitor_notes = | |multimonitor_notes = | ||
|fov =unknown | |fov =unknown | ||
|fov_notes = | |fov_notes = | ||
| − | |windowed = | + | |windowed =hackable |
| − | |windowed_notes = | + | |windowed_notes =Launch a game with <code>+windowed 1</code> parameter. |
|fullscreen =unknown | |fullscreen =unknown | ||
|fullscreen_notes = | |fullscreen_notes = | ||
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic =true |
| − | |anisotropic_notes = | + | |anisotropic_notes =FSAA up to 4x. |
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing =true |
|antialiasing_notes = | |antialiasing_notes = | ||
| − | |vsync = | + | |vsync =true |
|vsync_notes = | |vsync_notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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== Input settings == | == Input settings == | ||
{{Input Settings | {{Input Settings | ||
| − | |key_remap = | + | |key_remap =true |
|key_remap_notes = | |key_remap_notes = | ||
| − | |acceleration_option = | + | |acceleration_option =true |
| − | |acceleration_option_notes = | + | |acceleration_option_notes =A slider for mouse smoothing. |
| − | |controller_support = | + | |controller_support =true |
|controller_support_notes = | |controller_support_notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | == Issues | + | == Issues fixed == |
| − | {{ii}} TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found [http://www.tweakguides.com/FEAR_1.html here]. | + | {{ii}} '''TweakGuides''' has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found [http://www.tweakguides.com/FEAR_1.html here]. |
=== Black screen on ATI/AMD videocards === | === Black screen on ATI/AMD videocards === | ||
| − | If 'Soft Shadows' and 'Pixel Doubling' are enabled this will result black screen, on some ATI/AMD videocards. Disable said graphical options to fix the problem. | + | {{Fixbox|1= |
| + | {{Fixbox/fix|Black screen on ATI/AMD videocards}} | ||
| + | * If 'Soft Shadows' and 'Pixel Doubling' are enabled this will result black screen, on some ATI/AMD videocards. Disable said graphical options to fix the problem. | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | === No Torch Glitch === | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| + | {{Fixbox/fix|Black screen on ATI/AMD videocards}} | ||
| + | * At the beginning of <code>Interval 03 - Escalation - Infiltration</code>, the player must wait until they have control of the character before changing maps with the <code>maphole</code> command otherwise the torch will not be carried through for the rest of the game. | ||
| + | }} | ||
=== Logitech/FPS fix === | === Logitech/FPS fix === | ||
| − | Certain wired/wireless Logitech keyboards/mice will cause major FPS drops at random times. To fix this | + | {{Fixbox|1= |
| + | {{Fixbox/fix|Logitech/FPS fix}} | ||
| + | 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://igordcard.blogspot.com/2013/01/sudden-fps-drop-in-fear-logitech.html this script]. | |
| − | + | }} | |
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=== Game won't start/maps not loading === | === Game won't start/maps not loading === | ||
| − | When hosting a LAN game as a [[Wikipedia:Game server#Listen server|listen server]] the game may hang at the map loading screen with the progress bar stuck at 0%. This can be resolved by hosting the game as a [[Wikipedia:Game server#Dedicated server|dedicated server]] and then joining with the FEAR Combat client<ref>http://fear-community.org/forums/topic/game-wont-startmaps-not-loading/</ref>. | + | {{Fixbox|1= |
| + | {{Fixbox/fix|Game won't start/maps not loading}} | ||
| + | * When hosting a LAN game as a [[Wikipedia:Game server#Listen server|listen server]] the game may hang at the map loading screen with the progress bar stuck at 0%. This can be resolved by hosting the game as a [[Wikipedia:Game server#Dedicated server|dedicated server]] and then joining with the FEAR Combat client<ref>http://fear-community.org/forums/topic/game-wont-startmaps-not-loading/</ref>. | ||
| + | }} | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
Revision as of 11:32, 8 May 2013
| 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
- Multiplayer is free to download and continues to be supported by the community.
- Master servers for multiplayer were shut down on December 19, 2012. See Community patch for a solution.
General information
- Steam Users' Forums for game series
- Unofficial Wiki for game series
- F.E.A.R. Combat Community
Availability
Improvements
Patches
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.
Modding
Official SDK
- F.E.A.R. Public Tools (Requires original game patched with version 1.08)
Game data
Save game cloud syncing
Template:Save Game Cloud Syncing
Video settings
Input settings
Issues fixed
- TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found here.
Black screen on ATI/AMD videocards
| Instructions |
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No Torch Glitch
| Instructions |
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Logitech/FPS fix
| Instructions |
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Game won't start/maps not loading
| Instructions |
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System requirements