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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
RADEON
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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
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
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3. Multiplayer Notes
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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.
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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.
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!
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5. Known Issues
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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:\).
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/
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7. Legal Information
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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.