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Return to
Castle Wolfenstein retail v1.3 patch |
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Return to Castle Wolfenstein
1.3 Update - README
This update for Return to Castle Wolfenstein addresses issues found
in multiplayer and single player since release of Return to Castle
Wolfenstein. In addition, we've added new features that will
enhance your gameplay experience. For a complete list of what we
fixed and added - look here. For future releases and more
information about the game, please visit our web site:
http://castlewolfenstein.com.
For additional technical help with Return to Castle Wolfenstein,
please see the Help system that came with the game, or visit our
web site: http://castlewolfenstein.com.
INSTALLATION & SET UP ISSUES
1. The update won't install:
============================
You must have a full retail version of Return to Castle Wolfenstein
installed properly on your system before you will be able to install
the update. If for some reason the installer is not able to find your
install directory, please see the section below on "Extracting the
necessary files without installing."
2. Extracting the necessary files without installing:
=====================================================
Recommended only for System Administrators and advanced users. It is
possible to extract the necessary files without running the
installer. To do so, simply open the update using any unzip program.
Once you have it open, you'll want to replace these original files
with the new versions located in the update.
3. Issues with uninstalling then reinstalling RtCW:
===================================================
After applying the 1.3 patch you will not be able to use the automatic
uninstaller to completely remove the game from your system. In order
to successfully remove the game you will need to run the included
uninstaller and manually delete the game folder from your hard drive.
After youve run the uninstaller located in the Return to Castle
Wolfenstein group on your Start Menu, follow these steps to delete the
folder. These instructions assume the game is installed in the default
directory.
1) Open My Computer.
2) Go to the C: Files folder on your hard drive.
3) Locate the Return to Castle Wolfenstein folder.
4) Highlight it and click File, then Delete.
4. Issues with installing the patch to the wrong folder:
========================================================
When installing the 1.3 update, it is possible for you to browse and
install to an incorrect folder. It is important that you only install
the patch to where you have previously installed Return to Castle
Wolfenstein. If this is not done, you will need to uninstall Return
to Castle Wolfenstein before you will be able to install the patch
again.
WHAT WE'VE FIXED
1. New features added in 1.3
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Auto-Updater:
With the 1.3 patch, we now have an "Auto-Updater." What this
means is that any time there are future updates to Return to Castle
Wolfenstein, you will be able to automatically download them from
within the game. The updater only works from the multiplayer mode of
Wolfenstein - not single player.
If there is an update available, you will see an additional
button added to the multiplayer main menu. Clicking on the button
will allow you to download and install updates. Your Wolfenstein game
will be restarted. The Auto-Updater will only be used to fix bugs and
problems found after release. To look for new maps, tools, and other
Wolfenstein downloads, please go to www.CastleWolfenstein.com .
PunkBuster:
We're proud to be adding in the option of PunkBuster support into
Return to Castle Wolfenstein.
PunkBuster is an automatically self-updating Anti-Cheat software
system. The PunkBuster system is designed to hold all participants
accountable by scanning the game computers looking for known cheats,
game hacks, and exploits similar to the way Anti-Virus software would
scan a computer looking for a virus. PunkBuster is optional, however,
without it you will not be able to play multiplayer on PunkBuster
enabled servers.
For more information about PunkBuster, please review:
PunkBuster manual for Players
PunkBuster manual for Admins
"Ice" multiplayer map:
Included with the patch is a new multiplayer map called "Ice."
It allows for both objective play as well as a checkpoint mode. We've
been having a lot of fun with this map - and we think you will too.
MOD button:
We've added additional support for "MODs." A MOD is a community
created free modification of the game. Sometimes these add new story
elements, new game types in multiplayer, or a wholly new game built on
top of RtCW. The MOD button allows you to easily switch between
different installed MODs. You'll find this new button under Options
in both Single and Multiplayer.
Check in with www.CastleWolfenstein.com to find links to new MODs
as they become available.
2. Multiplayer issues addressed in 1.3
======================================
Miscellaneous exploit fixes and optimizations:
We've cleaned up many minor issues that have been uncovered since
release of the 1.1 patch. Below is a list of some of the more
significant issues squashed.
Allow Download for multiplayer assets:
It is now possible for you to turn on "Allow Downloads" from the
MULTIPLAYER SETUP menu. This will allow you to download new maps,
sound files, and PAK files directly from game servers. In other
words, you no longer need to search the web for cool user-created Wolf
maps. We strongly recommend that you restart your game after
downloading new content to insure that it is used properly. We are
not able to test or verify user content. Download at your own risk.
We have no control over how big the downloads are. It is
possible that the private server from which you are downloading the
files from could shut down or change maps before the download is
complete. If this happens, you will likely see a "GL_GetServer
Command" error. This means your download has been interrupted and you
were unable to get all the new assets. You should disconnect from
that server, restart Wolf, and try again.
Flamethrower bugs:
A couple bugs with the flamethrower have been found and fixed.
It is no longer possible to get the flame to travel through geometry,
nor is it possible to multiply damage by bouncing the flame off
multiple surfaces, nor will it be possible to prolong flame by
chatting.
Documents lost in doorways:
We've fixed the bug that caused closing doors to remove
objectives (documents) from the world.
Picking up weapon is no longer a quick reload:
Some people discovered that dropping and picking up a weapon was
faster than reloading it. We've adjusted the functionality so this
won't happen.
Dying to recharge Power Bar exploit:
When you die and are revived on the battlefield, the amount of
charge in your Power Bar is retained from before you died.
No longer kicked when out of lives due to "inactivity timer"
It was discovered that people in a "Max Lives" game could use up
all their lives, and then be kicked by the server due to inactivity.
This has been fixed.
Public messages getting echoed:
A bug introduced in our 1.1 patch caused public messages to
echo. This has been fixed.
Fix for reviving players on moving objects:
There was a visual bug caused when a medic revived players on or
near large moving objects. This has been fixed.
Localization fixes:
We tweaked some translations and fixed some problems with the
menus.
Additional Nvidia GeForce support:
Nvida GeForce owners can now switch the fog type under the
OPTIONS / GAME OPTIONS from the main menu, or in-game using the
OPTIONS menu.
GL Extensions for Matrox users:
Owners of Matrox G400 & G500 families can now enable GL
Extensions in the Options menu. It is highly recommended that you
download the latest Matrox drivers from www.matrox.com.
3. Single player issues addressed in 1.3
========================================
Graphic corruption from flamethower or tesla gun:
We fixed the corruption caused by leaving the guns idle on some
cards.
Problem loading games:
It was discovered that hitting the "default" button in the
Options menu made it impossible to load old saves. This has been
fixed.
Enhanced support for ATI Truform:
Users of ATI Truform will find more options and the potential for
more visible improvement. Once you've turned on ATI Truform, you can
select different degrees from the Options menu. The game's
performance will vary depending on hardware and the setting. Verify
that your ATI card supports Truform, and make sure you have the latest
drivers from ATI if you experience any problems.
Localization fixes:
We tweaked some translations and fixed some problems with the
menus.
Miscellaneous optimizations and fixes:
We've cleaned up many minor issues that have been uncovered since
release of the game.
GL Extensions for Matrox users:
Owners of Matrox G400 & G500 families can now enable GL
Extensions in the Options menu. It is highly recommended that you
download the latest Matrox drivers from www.matrox.com.
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