The much awaited patch for PC is out. just fire up your game, and it'll d/l and install.
cool, just seen a few refences to it on net but still cant find it to down load :(
any ideas ? :-X
http://www.gamershell.com/news_77494.html
or direct from ubisoft
http://static3.cdn.ubi.com/far_cry_2/far_cry_2_1.03.exe
This patch includes a lot of improvements for both single player and multiplayer mode; with better browsing features, more multiplayer game options, and other new additions in order to let you play the game, the way you want.
Single Player
Fix some random crash occurring during specific Malaria attacks
Fix health damage not following the difficulty level when switching difficulty during player's walkthrough
Fix some camera issue when using a mortar near a rock
Multiplayer
Add the possibility to play Rank matches on a selection of user maps
Add deaths in scoreboard
Balance current damage model
Show VIP on Scoreboard (for your team only)
Players can stay on the same host for consecutive matches in Ranked match
Add a Quick match button when selecting a map in the Map community
Fix vehicles spawning on their initial position immediately after being destroyed by an explosion
Fix client being disconnected from the host randomly and not being able to see it after that
Fix death message does not appear randomly
Fix some issues when interacting with objects
Fix bandolier doesn't always unlock extra ammo
Fix some bug when healing another player and getting wounded at the same time
Fix diamond gain in rank mode
Fix players don't get a request to keep a map after playing on a IGE map
DLC Fix some issues when using the crossbow
Dedicated server
Add remote control
Remove "shaky" interface
Reduce approximately 80% of CPU usage
Reduce approximately 50% of memory usage
Extra feature
Add a "hardcore mode" that will provide a new damage model where all weapons do much more damage to increase realism.
Many of the new features were requested by members of the community and we would like to thanks everyone for taking the time to communicate with us, we hope you will enjoy the improvements.
To be honest.. patches sometimes mess the game up.
The fixes for SP are quite pointless to me, therefore, I would consider installing it if the "hardcore mode" is effective in SP too.
I've read about it on ubi's and as far as I understood, HC mode was effective for MP only :(
Anyone knows if its good for SP as well?
your an absolute star *****
cheers
even harder level - - - bring it on ;D
will let you know asap tonight if it kills install or if it all A o.k.
Hardcore is MP only, requested by MP gamers, to my knowledge.
Thanks... so no patch for me :(
Don't want to risk having a new bug while trying to fix something doesn't bothers me at all ;)
same here. They didn't say a thing about connectivity, so my problem (unable to connect) will remain.
I went home for lunch after 12 and fired up the game, no update.
I wonder how this will bust up the MP servers people run,
most use the custom extender (3rd party) and a new interface is going to break it.
I'm not finding any no CD patches for it yet, so I don't see any need considering what they fixed in SP.
Quote from: Dweller_Benthos on June 03, 2009, 11:11:26 AM
I'm not finding any no CD patches for it yet, so I don't see any need considering what they fixed in SP.
from what i seen on another aboard, people say its included in the patch. dunno.
That they have removed the CD check? I doubt that.
didnt read it properly, thought difficulty was for both, never mind, its installed and the cab is just aout to drop me off in Pala,,,
workin fine so far, had a scary minute or two when it didnt seem to get signal keyboard but sorted itself out
I fired up the game and it downloaded and installed ok. It doesn't do much for the SP side, but I am installing so that I can play MP when I want. :-X
Quote from: Hacko on June 03, 2009, 12:00:21 PM
I fired up the game and it downloaded and installed ok. It doesn't do much for the SP side, but I am installing so that I can play MP when I want. :-X
still need the DVD?
managed to boot game uo and load last save with no disc, lets hope it lasts...
Yup, mine asks for the DVD.
LOL, so the score is 1 to 1 on the no disk game.
Bets, anyone? ;D
actually did re-start on pc, then disc clean up followed by defrag, another system restart and game still runs without disc.
Installed is the game,intel missions, DLC pack, patch 1.02 and 1.03. and thats it, no changes / cheats on profile.
my game system is NOT connected to the net incase that makes a difference to SP games ?
okay, Since installing the patch, I no longer need the DVD in the drive! SP or MP. :-X
I take back what I said above, I CAN play it without the DVD in, since the new patch. I have Vista and didn't have my shortcut setup right. :-[
cool...
Hacko, is there a new option "hardcore" for SP, regarding difficulty level? My information is that it is only for MP.
hardcore is already in SP, still the same 4 options
(easy / normal / hardcore / infamous)
Quote from: dke58 on June 03, 2009, 07:46:00 PM
hardcore is already in SP, still the same 4 options
(easy / normal / hardcore / infamous)
Yeah... I think Art meant the "Hardcore Mode" with the features of the new patch, like the new damage model where hits do more damage.
It works for MP only, as far as I (and Art) know.
I was hoping it could do the same for SP, but apparently no :(
JRD is right, I did mean the mode. They forgot the SP... isn't it sad... :(
As everyone said above, Hardcore mode is only for MP, but alot of peeps were asking for it on the other boards, so I guess they got what THEY want. Where are the SP improvements? ;)
Just for your information, we have an old topic in the "questions" board that contains a lot of questions regarding upgrading from patch 1.01 to 1.02, for example save games compatibility.
The topic is this one here (http://openworldgames.org/owg/forums/index.php?topic=471.msg5263#msg5263) ("patches")
Maybe some of them are interesting regarding the new patch 1.03 :)
What they SHOULD do is come out with a Hardcore Mode that is like Diablo 2 - where if you die, you're dead for good and have to start over.
THAT would be great! 8)
steady on there foggy-leg !
infamous is pretty hard, alot harder than hardcore.
the tutorial is always pretty easy to do, but got wasted 3 times doin it ! when more than 2 mercs are shooting at you from at least 2 different angles its not so easy to shoot back and hit, and use syrettes to keep alive (only get 3).
But thats why am loving it, making me re-think how to win each conflict (and still need to keep a finger close to the quick save button)
Quote from: dke58 on June 04, 2009, 04:55:07 AM
steady on there foggy-leg !
infamous is pretty hard, alot harder than hardcore.
the tutorial is always pretty easy to do, but got wasted 3 times doin it ! when more than 2 mercs are shooting at you from at least 2 different angles its not so easy to shoot back and hit, and use syrettes to keep alive (only get 3).
But thats why am loving it, making me re-think how to win each conflict (and still need to keep a finger close to the quick save button)
Oh, I'm well aware of how difficult Infamous is, and the planning involved to survive each mission (especially on PS3, where there are no quicksaves). The second half on Infamous, where you have no "stealth"ability, is extremely difficult - I have no clue how the mortar launchers are spotting me from so far away, through dense foliage.
I was just reminiscing about the adrenaline rush I'd get in Diablo 2, when a Level 80+ character has their life bulb reduced to a sliver, knowing you have to start all over again at Level 1.... :o
reckon all the mercs must have "networked senses" so if 1 sees you thats it, they all know where you are
(they are actually Terminators not mercs ???
or they will come lookin for me!)
Quote from: Foghorn Leghorn on June 04, 2009, 09:12:32 AM
... when a Level 80+ character has their life bulb reduced to a sliver, knowing you have to start all over again at Level 1.... :o
Wow... I think that I'd have a cardiac and/or respiratory arrest... perhaps even a CVA...
FoggyLeg says
Oh, I'm well aware of how difficult Infamous is, and the planning involved to survive each mission (especially on PS3, where there are no quicksaves). The second half on Infamous, where you have no "stealth"ability, is extremely difficult - I have no clue how the mortar launchers are spotting me from so far away, through dense foliage.
wasnt having a go, just pulling your foggyleg a little (truely sincere apologies if was out of order with you)
as for doin it on PS3 with no quick saves - HOW you doin it?
i want to re-name you as "002 FOGHORN LEGHORN"
what kind of accuracy you getting ?
;D :-X ;D :-X ;D
Holy Moly, I think I'm either going blind or acquiring eye-cancer due to that red 8)
is that better old man ?
I can see it without glasses! :-X
OK, so we are confirmed that the disc check has been removed? Guess I might as well update then.
Quote from: dke58 on June 04, 2009, 11:02:04 AMis that better old man ?
I think I can see something now... yes... letters! ;D ;D ;D
LOL, still chuckling (and about PZ's comment too) :-X
ok, so whats grey and carries a big trunk?
Quote from: dke58 on June 04, 2009, 11:52:09 AM
ok, so whats grey and carries a big trunk?
... an old man on a holiday...
close but no cigar
it a mouse on holiday
thats good night from him
and its good night from me.
take it steady mercs...
Woot! I can play sans DVD. Lovin that! Now my disc is safe n sound in its box.
are the 1.02 savegames compatible with 1.03?
not had any probs with any of my saves (or yours) not loading.
only thing have had problems with was trying to run trainer 1.01 on patched game 1.02 (back to that getting older thing again)
::)
that's good news, if we can keep the old saves this time, I might update as well :-X
Alas... after upgrade to 1.03, my version still asks for the CD...
Ok, I used the Launcher so I would get an autopatch. Got it.
I quit the game, removed the CD and fired up the game using the shortcut to farcry2.exe - works without CD.
================================================================================
Far Cry®2 v1.03 Update
================================================================================
If you had problems applying the 1st patch (1.01), please apply this cumulative patch.
STEAM users: Please wait until the patch is available through Steam.
General changes
- A new server software has been created. Please consult the FC2ServerLauncher_ReadMe.txt file in the \bin folder for further documentation.
- Fixed a bug with the "Jackal tapes" accounting
Multiplayer changes
- Made most weapons slightly more accurate
- Slightly extended length of the short-range damage category for most weapons
- Reduced the damage of all sniper weapons
- Reduced the damage of the MGL-140 grenades
- Reduced the damage of the M79 grenades
- Reduced the damage of the IED
- Reduced damage stim of the flamethrower by 1 step
- Added hardcore mode in the Advanced Options page. Weapons will do more damage and enemy names will be hidden after the invincibility period.
- Players are now displayed by XP order in the scoreboard.
- Allow players to rejoin the host after a ranked match.
- Allow the minimum player settings to be changed from the lobby.
- Allow force launch in ranked match.
- Fixed an issue with the launch map button which was displayed too low on some SDTV (480i - 4:3).
- Fixed a crash in menu browser when returning to a parent menu page while searching for a match.
- Fixed initial rank and XP replication.
- Limit to one class reset per game.
- Now possible to play a map from the downloadable content with the dedicated server.
- Now possible to include an approved custom map in ranked games.
- Added a quick search option for ranked approved custom maps.
- Fix IED (improvise explosive devices) destruction
- Review game start conditions, there will be only 2 start conditions
- No vote in progress
- At least the minimum player required number must be ready
odd that some of us can play without disc whilst others cant, only thing i can think of is its conected to the registry.
but have no idea what so ever on how to tackle and fix it, (soz)
I just checked, here it doesn't matter if I start the game using the launcher or a shortcut to farcry2.exe, I don't need the CD. Got my update via launcher.
The ones who still need the CD, which way did you get the patch (auto-patch via launcher or file download)?
Because that's the only difference I can think of.
File download for me
uh-oh. :o ::) :-\ >:(
I did the file download, and then used a shortcut with the no intro command and it works fine. At least the one time I tried it, it worked fine, no disc check.
Haven't tried the trainer yet though, has anyone tried the 1.02 trainer with 1.03 game yet?
Anyone know if you can uninstall the patch? Maybe a patch reinstall would w@&k for me but once it is installed the first time, the patch installer won't do it again - says that the patch has already been applied.
I think you'd have to uninstall the game and reinstall from the disc.
and manually install up to the version you want.
Then you'd just have to put up with the update message (cancel) every time you play.
btw, you'd want to do this, why?
So that I need not have the CD in the drive - I might just look for the executable that bypasses the CD to be done with it.
Hey PZ,
I too had trouble with my shortcut looking for the cd after the patch. But I use this shortcut and it doesn't ask for the cd, so use the main executable file for your shortcut.
C:\Program Files\Ubisoft\Far Cry 2\bin\farcry2.exe
This is in Vista, but I believe XP should be the same. :-X
Also, if you use Vista, make sure you run it as administrator.
Thanks Hacko - I didn't event remember to think that the shortcut might be using a working directory that is on the CD - I'll try it the next time I get on.
... appreciate the advice :-X
any one unsure on installing patches I'd advise creating a System Restore Point first, that way you can go back to pre-instal (otherwise its uninstall of game to get rid of them)
that also gives you chance to see if it will give you No-CD ability, i downloaded file from Address someone put up on this forum and all worked fine for me (my game system is not on net) . hope that saves at least some one a bit of stress and grief.
As for the patch I'm not very happy with it. Sure it sends you back to the lobby after game if you are in a dedicated server. Sure it lets you have a chance to save the map after the game. BUT......The game STILL alt-tabs itself randomly, PB is all messed up now and people that never used to get PBkicked are getting kicked for reasons they've never seen before
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oh dear... I'm on SP with FC2. Never let me connect anyway (1.02 and 1.03)
Quote from: Art Blade on June 04, 2009, 03:05:12 PM
are the 1.02 savegames compatible with 1.03?
Seems so. I was mid game (50%) when the patch came out, and i just picked up where i left off.
indeed, no probs with old saves.