FarCry Patch 1.3 change log

Danhill · Oct 19, 2004, 06:11 AM

Update: Here are the patch notes, subject to change.

Stay tuned for more information on the patch!

Patch 1.3 change log

Fixed a crash with the ForkLift when loading some levels.
Fixed a bug that prevented levels from loading after saving in a previous level.
Returned surround 5.1 sound option to the menu.
Fixed a mounted weapon traverse problem.
Fixed problems related to shaders1.pak and scripts1.pak not being removed on installation of the patch.
Fixed a delay relating to tagging enemies in binocular mode.
Normal Map Compression. Requirements: NVidia: Geforce FX Family or better, ATI: x800 card or better. This feature is disabled by default. To enable it, type r_TexNormalMapCompressed 1 in the console after loading a level. Enabling this feature during the game may take some time - the PC may appear to freeze. This variable will not be saved when restarting the game. Enabling normal map compression will have prolonged execution the first time running through a level due to initial compression phase occurring in real time through the level. Subsequent reloads of the same level will yield better performance and therefore we recommend that you run any benchmark twice and to take the second of the two runs for benchmarking purposes since this most closely represents the usual user experience.
SM 3.0 and SM 2.0x are now enabled by default when graphics settings are set to â€˜Very Highâ€™. To see performance increases you must have Direct X 9.0c installed.
Improved tangent-space calculation to improve bumpmap quality.
Anisotropic filtering disabled for some textures (light-maps, several lookup textures, fall-off maps) for increased performance.
When attempting to connect to PunkBuster regulated servers, make sure you are not running with â€“DEVMODE enabled. Run the Farcry.exe itself (not a shortcut) if you are unsure.
If you are kicked from a PunkBuster enabled server with the reason â€œNo packet flowâ€, make sure the Windows XP internal firewall is disabled.
Improved syncronization in multiplayer.
Fixed bug in leaning with different player classes.
Fixed an invisible wall exploit in mp_freighter.
Please ensure you have your graphics cards latest drivers installed.

Source: Ubisoft Forums

ericdrum · Oct 19, 2004, 06:40 AM

LOL. I love this game, but that's the log? Seems quite short for how long we have waited.

mainman · Oct 19, 2004, 07:02 AM

There will be more, much more im sure...

FDM80 · Oct 19, 2004, 07:24 AM

I'm assuming instancing is in this patch (for ATI folks). It was supposed to be in v1.2 (before it was pulled)
I haven't played the game in months but I'd reinstall it just to see if there is any realworld performance increase from that. Hopefully there will be.

bobthony · Oct 19, 2004, 07:45 AM

I haven't played FarCry since Doom3 was released. With Half-Life just around the corner, I have a feeling it's time to retire it from my hard drive.

Mocca · Oct 19, 2004, 08:53 AM

I haven't played Far Cry since it was released and that was singleplayer. I remember first time I went onto the internet and tried it online - I thought like WTF?! - totally buggy and laggy.
I might give it another try now, the multiplayer part just did not seem very entertaining to me back then... Maybe it has changed now?

- But I think the Far Cry experience overall has rocked my boat - I still think the story is much better than Doom 3 eg. and Far Cry graphics is totally stunning imo.

deekey777 · Oct 19, 2004, 11:13 AM

"3DC is included in the patch. There are two normal map compression methods you may enable with r_TexNormalMapCompressed set to 1. 3DC for ATI cards and U8V8 (although strictly speaking it's not a compression) for nVidia. The main reason for making it disabled by default is the loading time. If it's not an issue for your hardware spec you're free to enable it."

scorpy1975 · Oct 28, 2004, 10:22 AM

Did anyone try on x800 3dc patch, is the image quality better???
Some screenshots would be nice

Zardon · Oct 28, 2004, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mocca

- But I think the Far Cry experience overall has rocked my boat - I still think the story is much better than Doom 3 eg. and Far Cry graphics is totally stunning imo.

Yep I agree.

Zardon · Oct 28, 2004, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scorpy1975

Did anyone try on x800 3dc patch, is the image quality better???
Some screenshots would be nice

some X800 screenie comparisons over here at hardocp http://www.hardocp.com/article.html?art=Njc4LDI=

Danhill · Oct 28, 2004, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zardon

some X800 screenie comparisons over here at hardocp http://www.hardocp.com/article.html?art=Njc4LDI=

Psst..........http://www.hardwareheaven.com/#news59821

Zardon · Oct 28, 2004, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danhill

Psst..........http://www.hardwareheaven.com/#news59821

pssst, he didnt see the article

Danhill · Oct 28, 2004, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zardon

pssst, he didnt see the article

Pssst.......Ok

Oct 19, 2004, 06:11 AM	#1
Danhill DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sweden Posts: 4,112 Rep Power: 0	FarCry Patch 1.3 change log Update: Here are the patch notes, subject to change. Stay tuned for more information on the patch! Patch 1.3 change log Fixed a crash with the ForkLift when loading some levels. Fixed a bug that prevented levels from loading after saving in a previous level. Returned surround 5.1 sound option to the menu. Fixed a mounted weapon traverse problem. Fixed problems related to shaders1.pak and scripts1.pak not being removed on installation of the patch. Fixed a delay relating to tagging enemies in binocular mode. Normal Map Compression. Requirements: NVidia: Geforce FX Family or better, ATI: x800 card or better. This feature is disabled by default. To enable it, type r_TexNormalMapCompressed 1 in the console after loading a level. Enabling this feature during the game may take some time - the PC may appear to freeze. This variable will not be saved when restarting the game. Enabling normal map compression will have prolonged execution the first time running through a level due to initial compression phase occurring in real time through the level. Subsequent reloads of the same level will yield better performance and therefore we recommend that you run any benchmark twice and to take the second of the two runs for benchmarking purposes since this most closely represents the usual user experience. SM 3.0 and SM 2.0x are now enabled by default when graphics settings are set to â€˜Very Highâ€™. To see performance increases you must have Direct X 9.0c installed. Improved tangent-space calculation to improve bumpmap quality. Anisotropic filtering disabled for some textures (light-maps, several lookup textures, fall-off maps) for increased performance. When attempting to connect to PunkBuster regulated servers, make sure you are not running with â€“DEVMODE enabled. Run the Farcry.exe itself (not a shortcut) if you are unsure. If you are kicked from a PunkBuster enabled server with the reason â€œNo packet flowâ€, make sure the Windows XP internal firewall is disabled. Improved syncronization in multiplayer. Fixed bug in leaning with different player classes. Fixed an invisible wall exploit in mp_freighter. Please ensure you have your graphics cards latest drivers installed. Source: Ubisoft Forums __________________ MOBO: [color=white]ASUS A8N-SLI Premium[/color] CPU: AMD 64 3200+ (Venice) @ 2,50 Ghz MEM: 2 x 512 DDR 466, VGA: 2 x 6600 GT in SLI, HDD1: WD Raptor HDD2: Maxtor Diamond Plus 9, Case: Antec Plus View 1080, PSU: ThermalTake PurePower 500W, MX 1000, Dell 2001 FP, Aud. 2 SZ

Oct 19, 2004, 06:40 AM	#2
ericdrum DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: The SLC Posts: 149 Rep Power: 0	LOL. I love this game, but that's the log? Seems quite short for how long we have waited. __________________ AMD Athlon 64 3500+ MSI K8N Neo2 Platinum nForce3 Ultra 2 gig Corsair XMS 3200 eVGA 6800 GT SB Audigy2 w/ KX Project Drivers 2-80 gig Western Digital SATA 7200 RAID 0 200 GB Seagate Barricuda 7200 for Storage Ultra Xconnect 500W Power Supply Windows XP SP2 Antec P160W case

Oct 19, 2004, 07:02 AM	#3
mainman Mr. Nobody Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OmniPresent Nightwatcher Posts: 5,961 Rep Power: 71	There will be more, much more im sure... __________________

Oct 19, 2004, 08:53 AM	#6
Mocca Somewhere in time Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Denmark Posts: 133 Rep Power: 0	I haven't played Far Cry since it was released and that was singleplayer. I remember first time I went onto the internet and tried it online - I thought like WTF?! - totally buggy and laggy. I might give it another try now, the multiplayer part just did not seem very entertaining to me back then... Maybe it has changed now? - But I think the Far Cry experience overall has rocked my boat - I still think the story is much better than Doom 3 eg. and Far Cry graphics is totally stunning imo. __________________ AMD64 3800+ Dualcore Asus A8N-E Nforce4 Ultra Chipset 2048MB Kingston HyperX Dualchan pc3200 Ram Asus 7800GTX PCI-E 16x Graphicscard

Oct 19, 2004, 11:13 AM	#7
deekey777 Grünschnabel Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Good Old Germany Posts: 285 Rep Power: 0	"3DC is included in the patch. There are two normal map compression methods you may enable with r_TexNormalMapCompressed set to 1. 3DC for ATI cards and U8V8 (although strictly speaking it's not a compression) for nVidia. The main reason for making it disabled by default is the loading time. If it's not an issue for your hardware spec you're free to enable it." __________________ I know, my english is terrible.

Oct 19, 2004, 07:24 AM	#4
FDM80 DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 136 Rep Power: 0	I'm assuming instancing is in this patch (for ATI folks). It was supposed to be in v1.2 (before it was pulled) I haven't played the game in months but I'd reinstall it just to see if there is any realworld performance increase from that. Hopefully there will be.

Oct 19, 2004, 07:45 AM	#5
bobthony DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	I haven't played FarCry since Doom3 was released. With Half-Life just around the corner, I have a feeling it's time to retire it from my hard drive.

Oct 28, 2004, 10:22 AM	#8
scorpy1975 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	3dc Did anyone try on x800 3dc patch, is the image quality better??? Some screenshots would be nice