Created: 5/10/2002
Readme Contents:
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INTRODUCTION
INSTALLATION, SET UP, and UNINSTALL ISSUES
1.> The update won't install
2.> Issues
with uninstalling then reinstalling RtCW
3.> Issues
with installing the patch to the wrong folder
WHAT WE'VE FIXED 1.> New
features added in 1.32 2.> Fixes
added in 1.31
3.> New features added
in 1.3
4.> Multiplayer issues
addressed in 1.3
5.> Single player
issues addressed in 1.3
6.> Issues previously addressed in
1.1 README ADDENDUM -
TECHNICAL SUPPORT ISSUES
1.> My
computer has a Nvidia GeForce card and a 3DFx Voodoo 2 card
2.> I get
the error: "HWCEXT: Not Implemented."
COMMON QUESTIONS
1.> Will
this update impact my save games in single player?
2.> Where
can I check for other updates, such as maps, patches, and demos?
INTRODUCTION
Refer to this document for more information about the Return to Castle
Wolfenstein 1.32 Update. For more general information, please see the
Readme and Help files included with the original game.
INSTALLATION & SET UP ISSUES
1.
The
update won't install:
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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.
2.
Issues with
uninstalling then reinstalling RtCW:
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After applying the 1.32 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 you’ve 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.
3.
Issues with
installing the patch to the wrong folder:
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When installing the 1.32 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 1.32
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ATI
Truform:
Enhanced support for ATI Truform technology
New
Multiplayer Map:
Added "Tram Siege" Multiplayer Map
Moving
Objects:
Added support for moving objects (trams)
1.>Fixes added in 1.31
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Teleportation and Reviving Players Bugs Fixed
Bugs introduced in 1.30 related to reviving players and
teleportation, or warping, on certain maps have been fixed. These issues were a
byproduct of a fix for reviving players on and around script movers (the giant
doors in mp_assault for example).
2.>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.
3.>
Multiplayer issues addressed in 1.3
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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.
4.>
Single player issues addressed in 1.3
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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.
5.>Issues
addressed in 1.1
==========================
All of these changes are included with the 1.3
patch. You do not need to download an additional patch.
Zombie
Clients issue resolved:
The reported issue with zombie clients filling spaces on servers left running
for more than 24hrs has been resolved.
Lieutenant
grenade spamming solved:
The bug allowing Lieutenants to throw grenades while in binoculars has been
resolved.
Issue
with loading single-player maps fixed:
There were many problems caused by launching single-player maps in multiplayer
since they were not intended for multiplayer use. It is no longer possible
to launch single-player maps from within a Multiplayer game.
Various
server stability issues implemented:
Several bugs that caused servers to crash when left on for more than 24hrs were
fixed. These fixes should greatly increase the potential number of servers
available on a daily basis.
Link
to easily find future updates:
Once you install the update, a new link will be added to your start menu.
You will be able to use this to check in with www.CastleWolfenstein.com
to view any additional updates, maps, and other official downloads.
Added
Voice-Chat abuse fix:
The max number of voice chats you can issue within 30 seconds is now defaulted
to 4. Every time you issue a voice-chat, it looks back 30 seconds to make
sure you haven't already issued the maximum number in that time period. In
other words, if you repeatedly hit "VRA", you will get 4 "I need
ammo!" calls in a row, and from then on, it will only issue one every 8
seconds with the default setting.
This will allow for normal usage of voice-chats, but NOT allow
someone to just continually holler requests a dozen times in a
row (we all hate that).
If a server would like to change the
setting, the new cvar is "g_voiceChatsAllowed."
The number given is how many voice-chats within 30 seconds. So the default
is 4. A higher number will allow for more chats, while a lower number will
allow even less.
README ADDENDUM - TECHNICAL SUPPORT ISSUES
1.>
My computer has a Nvidia GeForce card and a 3DFx Voodoo 2 card:
==================================================================
Although the GeForce card will be able to handle RtCW, the
Voodoo 2 card can not. We've found during testing that the Voodoo 2 card
may cause instability. We recommend that you disable the Voodoo 2 card
prior to playing Return to Castle Wolfenstein.
2.> I get
the error: "HWCEXT: Not Implemented."
=============================================== This
is caused by having unused 3dfx drivers installed on your machine. For
example, If you had a 3dfx based card installed but upgraded to a different card
without removing the drivers first, you will likely see this message. We
recommend that you remove the old drivers prior to playing Return to Castle
Wolfenstein.
COMMON QUESTIONS
1.
Will
this update impact my save games in single player?
==========================================================
Yes, you may find that some saved games no longer load as expected. We've
tried to minimize the impact, but we do not recommend that you load in saves
from before the patch.
2.
Where
can I check for other updates, such as maps, patches, and demos?
=========================================================================
Once you install the update, a new link will be added to your start menu.
You will be able to use this to check in with www.CastleWolfenstein.com
to view any additional updates, maps, and other official
downloads.

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