-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Ubisoft Entertainment Far Cry 2 v1.00 November 2008 README.TXT -------------------------------------------------------------------------------Thank you for purchasing Far Cry 2!

================================================================================ Table of Contents ================================================================================ 1. Installation Instructions 1.0. Game Activation *PLEASE READ* 1.1. System Requirements 1.1.1 Minimum Configuration 1.1.2 Recommended Configuration 1.1.3 Supported Video Cards at Release Time 1.2. Language Selection 1.3. Installation 1.4. Uninstallation 1.5. User-created map shell extension 2. General Notes 2.1. Optimal Settings 2.2. Saved Games 3. Multiplayer Notes 3.1. Network Account Activation ( UBI.COM ) 3.2. Map Community 3.2.1 Map Upload Limitations 3.3. Network Options 3.4. PunkBuster Usage 3.5. Dedicated Server 4. Benchmark Launcher 4.1 How does it work 4.2 Reports 4.3 Recording Custom Benchmarks 4. Benchmark Tool 4.1. Benchmark Tool 4.2. Run Settings 4.2.1 General Settings 4.2.2 Game Settings 4.2.3 Misc. Settings 4.3. Benchmark Results 4.4. Restrictions. 5. Known Issues 5.1. Installing Video Drivers 5.2. Installing Sound Drivers 5.3. Installing DirectX 5.4. Hints 6. Important Web Sites, Contact Information and Technical Support 6.1. Technical Support 6.2. Important Websites 7. Legal Information ================================================================================ 1. Installation Instructions

================================================================================ 1.0. Game Activation *PLEASE READ* The game is protected using an activation-based technology. Online activation is needed to play the game. When launching the game for the first time, you will be prompted to enter your activation code. If you encounter a problem during activation, you can get help via the following web sites: http://www.farcrygame.com/unlock http://www.farcrygame.com/faqs You can activate the game 5 times per PC on a maximum of 3 computers. However, i f you uninstall the game through the uninstallation procedure as documented in 1.1 .4., you will recover the previously used activation slot. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------1.1. System Requirements VERY IMPORTANT! Ensure that Windows XP has Service Pack 2 (or better) or that Windows Vista has Service Pack 1 (or better). 1.1.1 Minimum Configuration: Operating System: Windows XP (with SP2) or Windows Vista (with SP1) Processor: Intel Pentium 4 3.2 Ghz, Intel Pentium D 2.66 Ghz, AMD Athlon 64 3500+ or better RAM: 1 GB Windows XP / 2 GB Windows Vista Video card: NVidia 6800 or ATI X1650 or better 256 MB DirectX 10.0 compliant video card or DirectX 9.0c compliant card with Shader Model 3.0 or higher See Supported List 1.1.3 for more information. DVD-ROM: DVD-ROM Hard Drive Space: 6 GB Sound: DirectX 9.0c Compatible Sound Card with Latest Drivers Internet: Broadband connection and service required for multiplayer mo de Windows-compatible mouse required 1.1.2 Recommended Configuration: Operating System: Windows XP (with SP2) or Windows Vista (with SP1) Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo Family, AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+, AMD Phenom or better RAM: 2 GB Video card: NVidia 8600 GTS or better, ATI X1900 or better 512 MB of graphic memory See Supported List 1.1.3 for more information. DVD-ROM: DVD-ROM Hard Drive Space: 6 GB Sound: DirectX 9.0c Compatible Sound Card 5.1 with Latest Drivers Internet: Broadband connection and service required for multiplayer mo de

Windows-compatible mouse required 1.1.3 Supported Video Cards at Release Time: NVIDIA GeForce 6 Series NVIDIA GeForce 7 Series Series, NVIDIA GeForce 8 Series 8800 GS, 8600 GTS, 8600GT, NVIDIA GeForce 9 Series ATI ATI ATI ATI RADEON RADEON RADEON RADEON GeForce 6800 Ultra, 6800 GT, 6800, and 6600 GT GeForce 7950 Series, 7900 Series, 7800 Series, 7600 GeForce 8800 Ultra, 8800 GTX , 8800 GTS, 8800 GT, 8500 GT GeForce 9600 GT

X1000 series - X1800, X1900, X1950 HD 2000 Series - HD 2600, HD 2900, GT/XT HD 3000 Series - HD 3850, HD 3870, HD 3870 X2 HD 4000 Series

* 8800M and 8700M laptop cards running on drivers 178.13 or better. These drivers have been tested with Far Cry 2: ----------------------------------------------ATI Catalyst 8.8 NVIDIA Forceware 178.13 For the most up-to-date minimum requirement listings, please visit the FAQ fo r this game on our support website at http://support.ubi.com. 1.1.4 Supported Sound Devices: Auzentech X-FI Prelude Xonar D2X Xonar D2 M-Audio Revolution 7.1 Creative X-FI Xtreme Creative X-FI Xtreme Audio Creative X-FI Xtreme Gamer Creative Audigy 4 Creative Audigy 2 Creative Audigy Fortissimo III 7.1 Turtle Beach Montego DDL Turtle Beach Montego Riviera SoundMax HD Realtek HD Realtek AC97 Sigmatel Audio NOTICE: This game contains technology intended to prevent copying that may confl ict with some disc and virtual drives. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------1.2. Language Selection The language selected at the start of the installation is the language that will be used in-game. To change the language, please uninstall and reinstall the game . --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

1.3. Installation During the setup, the installation of PunkBuster on the computer will be offered . PunkBuster is a piece of software published by Even Balance, Inc. to keep cheate rs at bay and provide a more enjoyable gaming experience during online multiplayer games. While PunkBuster is optional, it will not be possible to play multiplayer games on PunkBuster enabled servers without it. To install PunkBuster manually, downloa d and run PBSetup from the Far Cry 2 support page hosted by EvenBalance here: http://www.evenbalance.com/index.php?page=support-farcry2.php For more detailed information on PunkBuster , please consult EvenBalance's support page. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------1.4. Uninstallation Far Cry 2 can be uninstall from the Add/Remove Programs icon located in the Control Panel (Start->Settings->Control Panel). Locate the Far Cry 2 entry and click on the Change/Remove button, then follow the instructions on-screen to uninstall the game. Note: The PunkBuster services are not automatically removed when uninstalling Far Cry 2 because the PunkBuster services can still be used by other games on the system. To remove PunkBuster services, uninstall them from the Add/Remove Programs icon on the Control Panel. Or re-run the setup (pbsvc_fcx.exe) located on the game di sc in the Support\PunkBuster folder and follow the instructions on screen. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------1.5. User-created map shell extension You can also install a shell extension that will allow to get detailed informati on about Far Cry 2 user created maps directly from Windows Explorer. The information displ ayed will include map name, author, creator, and other useful details. Map shell extension installation procedure. - Copy FC2MapExt.dll located in the Support\Tools folder of the installation lay out into your Windows directory. If the Windows operating system is running in 64-bit mod e, copy FC2MapExt64.dll instead. - Inside a Command Prompt, write this command to register the extension: For Windows 32-bit: regsvr32 FC2MapExt.dll For Windows 64-bit: regsvr32 FC2MapExt64.dll

- To remove it, unregister the shell extension with this command: For Windows 32-bit: regsvr32 /u FC2MapExt.dll For Windows 64-bit: regsvr32 /u FC2MapExt64.dll ================================================================================ 2. General Notes ================================================================================ 2.1. Display/Performance Settings The Graphical Settings can directly impact the memory usage of the game. If your computer lacks RAM memory, these settings should be lowered down accordingly. There are three options that are mainly CPU-related: RealTree, Physics and Fire. Those options can be used to reduce the CPU load for single core computers and low CPU speed. Most parts of the game have been tweaked to run well on both single and multi-co re systems. It will work best on a multi-core CPU and is highly recommended to experience the game to its full potential. There are some video card drivers that may cause flickering and disappearing objects. It is important to make sure the latest available drivers are installed . Forcing the number of pre-rendered frames to one (1) in the driver settings can also possibly correct this problem. 2.2. Optimal Settings When launching the game for the first time, the game will attempt to detect the optimal settings for your system by default. If the game is unable to fully identify your computer, then the optimal setting is going be medium or high. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------2.3. Saved Games Windows XP users: 1. Click the "My Documents" icon on your desktop. 2. Open the "My Games" folder. 3. Open the "Far Cry 2" folder and your saved games are stored in the "Saved Games" sub-folder. Windows Vista users: In Windows Vista, the saved games are stored in a folder that can be accessed by right-clicking on the game's icon in the Game Explorer and selecting "Saved Game s."

You can also browse to the folder below by clicking the "Start" button, open the "My Computer" window in the Start Menu: C:\Users\<your name>\Documents\My Games\Far Cry 2\Saved Games ================================================================================ 3. Multiplayer Notes ================================================================================ 3.1. Network Account Activation ( UBI.COM ) For online play, you need to register an account on UBI.COM. You will also need your activation key. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------3.2. Map Community 3.2.1 Map Upload Limitations You will be able to upload a maximum of 5 maps. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------3.1. Network Options 3.1.1 Detect Public Address Allow Farcry 2 to automatically detect its public IP. This is us eful if you host a game behind a home router. 3.1.2 Online game max. upload Set the limit for game data upload. Choose a value that suits th e network you are using. 3.1.3 Online map sharing max. upload Set the limit for map sharing upload. Choose a value that suits the network you are using. 3.1.4 Scan for free port Look for available network por 3.1.5 Start port scan at Start to scan available ports from. 3.1.6 Game port Game port to use when scan for free port is No. 3.1.7 Online matchmaking port Port for online services. 3.1.8 LAN matchmaking port Port to find LAN (local network) matches. 3.1.9 Map sharing upload port. Port used to accept incoming connections on host for custom map transfer. 3.2.0 Map sharing download port Port used to download custom maps from host. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------3.2. PunkBuster Usage If PunkBuster is installed, it will automatically be activated when joining a PunkBuster-enabled host (server). You can enable or disable PunkBuster in the server creation page when hosting.

For Ranked Match, PunkBuster will always be active. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------3.3. Dedicated Server A simple interface to launch a dedicated server for Far Cry 2. Server Tab All server settings can be set from here. Choose what kind of server you want and start it! Take note that the "MapCycle" can be set using a more user friendl y interface, just click the button next to it when selected. Before starting the server, you can save the current configuration. You can also load a previously saved or a recent configuration. The latest saved or loaded configuration will b e used the next time you start the launcher, otherwise, the default configuration will be used. Console Tab Once a server is started, this is where you can see what s happening. You can issue commands in the bottom text box (using Tab will auto complete your command ) or use a button at the right. Players Tab The current players score and statistics can be seen from here. On the upper lef t, you get the score by player for the current match (and information about the tea m and the captain if appropriate). You can tell a message to the selected player w ith the "Tell" text box. You can kick him with the "Kick" button. Also, when you sel ect a player, all of his current statistics and all messages that he sent to everyon e will be shown at the right. At the bottom, you will get the current match type. You can say a message to everyone using the "Say" button. And finally, you get the t eam score for the current match if appropriate. Options Tab Some options are available for you here. You can set the font, the fore and back color of the console. You can enable/disable log files. Every time you start a server, the console output will be saved into a file named after the current dat e. You can also add the time at which each output occurs. You can see those log fil es using the "Go to logs" button or delete them using the "Delete all" button. You can enable or disable updates made to the players tab with the last option. ================================================================================ 4. Benchmark Tool

================================================================================ 4.1. Benchmark Tool The Far Cry 2 Benchmark Tool provides a way to test many different game settings and analyze their impacts on game performance. The tool is built to allow the user to queue many different game settings in individual runs. Each run can be executed on demos provided with the tool, which are mainly camer a paths, or created by the user (playbacks). While camera paths are static and can't be modified by the user, playbacks can be recorded in-game in the single-player campaign (default button: "numpad8" to toggle playback capture) an d used in the benchmark tool to profile selected areas of the game. 4.2. Run Settings Run settings are classified in 3 different groups: General, Game and Miscellaneous settings. 4.2.1 General Settings. - Name: Name of the current run. - Description: Description of the current run. - Loops: Number of times to test the run. Increasing this number will give better average results. - Demo Name: Name of the selected demo. - Fixed Time Step Simulation (30 FPS): Use this if you want to force the game to update each frame by 1/30 sec (always enabled in playback). This allows to compare results by frame instead of by time. - Disable Artificial Intelligence: Use this setting to disable artificial intelligence (enemies won't react to the player/environment). 4.2.2 Game Settings Display: -Resolution: Screen resolution and refresh rate (active in fullscreen only). -Anti-Aliasing: Select the desired anti-aliasing mode. -Windowed: If enabled, the game will run in windowed mode. -VSync: If enabled, vertical synchronization is activated. -Direct3D 9/Direct3D 10: Select the desired Direct3D version to use in the run. -Performance: These settings affect mainly the CPU cost. -Fire: Quality of fire simulation. -Physics: Quality of physic simulation.

-Real Trees: Quality of real trees simulation. -Render Quality: These settings can be edited for Direct3D 9 and Direct3D 10 separately. -Overall Quality: Select the desired overall quality of the run. Note: Selecting "optimal" will automatically detect the best settings for your current system. -Vegetation: Quality of vegetation. -Shading: Quality of shading (water, environment, textures). -Terrain: Quality of terrain. -Geometry: Geometry complexity. -Post FX: Quality of post effects. -Texture: Controls the texture size. -Shadow: Quality of shadows. -Ambient: Quality of ambient lighting. -HDR: Enable/disable high dynamic range lighting. -Bloom: Enable/disable light bloom. -Load Current Game Settings: Clicking on this button will load current game settings from your gamer profile ("GamerProfile.xml"). 4.2.3 Misc. Settings Command Line: -Generated: Generated command line used to start the game with the selected run settings. -Additional: Add additional command line arguments. Generated command line arguments can be overriden in this window. 4.3. Benchmark Results At the end of a benchmark, results are stored in a date/time-stamped folder found in "%PersonalPath%/My Games/Far Cry 2/Benchmarks/Results/", where "%PersonalPath%" is usually the path to your "My Documents" folder. This folder will keep the following files: - ".csv" files: Benchmark results for each individual loop completed. The first column contains the frame ID, the second column the framerate and the last column gives the end time for each frame (ie, the end time of the last frame is the actual duration of the loop). - ".svg" files: Benchmark framerate graphs for loops and average/overall results. If your browser doesn't support native SVG viewer, you can download an SVG viewer for free from Adobe (http://www.adobe.com/svg/viewer/install/). - "index.html": The actual benchmark report file. The report file will display framerate results (average, minimum and maximum

framerates) for each run done (individual loops and average results for a run). Also, an overall SVG graph for runs done on the same demo with the same real-tim e and fixed time step simulation flag will be generated to easily compare the average results of these runs. 4.4. Restrictions - To simulate as much as possible the real conditions that a player will face in-game (Rendering, AI, Physics, etc...), all the sub-systems are simulated. Due to the unscripted nature of the game, it may be possible that two loops give different results. Using many loops should give good average results at the end. - Avoid to record playbacks when the player is attached to an entity, such as when driving a vehicle for instance. In these cases, the player loses focus and the playback won't match to what was recorded! ================================================================================ 5. Known Issues ================================================================================ 5.1. Installing Graphics and Motherboard Drivers If you experience any graphical problems, please install the latest video and motherboard drivers available for your Graphics Card. Links to the most popular Graphics Card and motherboard manufacturers are available at the bottom of this document. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------5.2. Installing Sound Drivers If you experience any sound problems, please install the latest sound drivers available for your sound card. Links to the most popular sound card manufacturer s are available at the bottom of this document. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------5.3. Installing DirectX Far Cry 2 requires DirectX runtime libraries from June 2008 or later to run properly. To get the latest version of DirectX, please visit: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/directx DirectX is also provided on the install disc in the folder Support\DirectX and automatically installed when you install Far Cry 2. If you receive an error message about missing DLL files, reinstall DirectX from the install disc to correct the problem. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------5.4. Hints * It is _not_ advisable to install the game into the Windows folder (usually C:\Windows), a subfolder of the Windows folder, nor the root of the system drive (usually C:\).

* It is recommended to close all other running programs before installing the game, to reduce the risk of software conflicts. * If using Realtek High Definition Audio, Soundmax HD Audio, or nForce Audio, you may experience sound anomalies. To work around the problem, reduce the Hardware acceleration slider to 'Basic' in the Control Panel->Sounds and Audio Devices->Audio tab->Advanced->Performan ce tab. * If you experience graphical corruption, make sure your graphics driver's control panel is _not_ configured to override application settings. * Vibration support is only available if using the Xbox 360 controller. ================================================================================ 6. Important Web Sites, Contact Information and Technical Support ================================================================================ 6.1. Technical Support Before contacting Ubisoft Entertainment's Technical Support Department, please browse through our FAQ listings or search our support database at our website: http://support.ubi.com. Here you will find the most recently updated information since the game's release. Also please make sure that your computer meets the minimum system requirements, as our support representatives will be unable to assist customers whose computers do not meet these criteria. Whenever you contact the Technical Support Department, please include the following information or have it available if you are calling: -Complete product title (including version number) -Exact error message reported (if applicable) and a brief description of the problem you're encountering -Processor speed and manufacturer -Amount of RAM -Operating system -Graphics Card that you are using and amount of RAM it has -Make and speed of your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive -Type of sound card you are using Contact Us via the Internet This is the best way to contact us. Our website is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and it contains the most up-to-date Technical Support information availabl e, including patches that can be downloaded free of charge. We update the Support pages on a daily basis so please check here first for solutions to your problems : http://support.ubi.com/. Contact Us by E-mail For fastest response via e-mail, please visit our website at:

http://support.ubi.com/ From this site, you will be able to enter the Ubisoft Entertainment Solution Center where you can browse through our listings of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), search our database of known problems and solutions, or, for fastest e-mail response, you can send in a request for Personal Assistance from a Technical Support Representative. It may take up to 72 hours for us to respond to your e-mail depending upon the volume of messages we receive. Contact Us by Phone You can also contact us by phone by calling (919) 460-9778. Note that this number is for technical assistance only. No hints or tips are given over the Technical Support line. When calling our Technical Support line, please make sure you are in front of your computer and have all of the necessary information listed above at hand. Be advised that our Technical Support Representatives are available to help you Monday-Friday from 9 am-9 pm (Eastern Standard Time). While we do not charge for technical support, normal long-distance charges apply. To avoid long-distance charges, or to contact a support representative directly after these hours, please feel free to use one of the other support avenues listed above. E-mail issues usually receive a response within two (2) business days. Contact Us by Standard Mail If all else fails you can write to us at: Ubisoft Technical Support 3200 Gateway Center Blvd Suite 100 Morrisville, NC 27560 or Ubisoft Technical Support 5505 Boulevard Saint Laurent Suite 5000 Montreal, Quebec Canada H2T 1S6 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------6.2. Important Websites Far Cry 2 official web site: http://www.farcry2.com/ DirectX End-User Runtime: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/directx Latest ATI Drivers: http://www.ati.com/support/driver.html Latest NVIDIA Drivers: http://www.nvidia.com/content/drivers/drivers.asp Latest Creative Labs Drivers:

http://us.creative.com/support/downloads/ Latest Intel Drivers: http://downloadcenter.intel.com/ Latest AMD Drivers: http://www.amd.com/ ================================================================================ 7. Legal Information ================================================================================ Far Cry 2 2008 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Far Cry, Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries. Based on Crytek s original Far Cry directed by Cevat Yerli.