Frontlines: Fuel of War patch 1.1 Discussion

i3d · 5-6-2008, 13:18

Welcome in the discussion topic for patch 1.1.0:

This page contains the pre-release notes posted on May 15th. We will update this page as soon as possible with the full release notes.

-- We received the update:

Patch 1.1.0 Released
The servers have been updated and the patch is available here:
Kaos Studios - New York City Game Development Firm - A division of THQ, Inc.
Steam and TryMedia should be releasing updates to their digital download customers shortly.
Release Notes
New Features

PunkBuster anti-cheat has been added
Spawn Protection – To prevent spawn camping, players will spawn with a few seconds of invulnerability that will end if they perform an action

New Server Browser

Phase 1 of the NEW Server Browser
- New streamlined design with easy to use layout
- Added text filters for the following categories: Server Name, Player Count, Ping, Map Name & Version Number
  - Server Name filter will search entire through entire server names for matching criteria
  - Player filter will default to the minimum number entered. This field also accepts ranges such as 10-40
  - Ping filter will take the number entered as the max ping allowed. This field also accepts ranges as well
- Server Information Box
  - Added server IP display
  - Added server name display
  - Added text clan/server company/message of the day support
- Added ability to cancel server search and the server browser will continue to display already pulled servers
  - Can apply filters to pulled servers
- Server browser no longer refreshes when coming back from the server info screens
- Enter IP address can now use IP’s with ports and can use alpha characters

Gameplay

Players can no longer stick landmines onto their legs
Invert controls for land vehicles has been fixed
Turrets will no longer continue firing when squad menu is raised
All passengers in a vehicle will see hit notifications
Sentry guns take slightly less damage to destroy
Sentry guns will cause slightly less damage
Sentry guns will no longer respawn after being destroyed (single-player game)
Grenade launcher damage vs infantry has been slightly reduced
Railgun rounds, clips, fire speed and damage radius have been modified, increasing the effectiveness of the weapon
Character Movement Changes
- Forced pause which prevented the player from moving when recovering from a jump has been removed
- Player will be prevented from jumping immediately after landing for 0.5 seconds (stops the bouncing bunny syndrome)
- Multiple fixes should result is much less visible “sliding”, “worming” and “Dolphin” effects from transitioning between crouch to standing, crouch to prone and prone to standing
- Sprinting while crouched or prone has been removed
- Jumping from and to prone should now be impossible
- A minimum timer has been set in between changing positions. (This will prevent crouch/prone spamming)
- Character ground speed has been slightly increased, this includes strafe speed
- Free fall speed has increased for a more realistic feeling
Single Player: Graveyard – Destroying all tanks will now always advance the frontline properly

User Interface

Action key (E) can now be changed to any key. This key is also used for “Exit Vehicle” functionality and is listed under Infantry controls.
Scoreboard bugs related to double entries and zero point entries fixed
Scoreboard now displays server name, server IP and personal ping
Player can now paste text longer then the max characters set for a text box

Crashes

Fix for reported ATI X800/X850 user crashes on start up
Vsync default setting is now turned to off, solving some crashes for lower end cards (this is the Maximize Framerate option in the Video- Advanced tab)
Added NULL check to stop players from inputting illegal characters and crashing the game
Systems with the Ageia PhysX card will no longer result in game crashes
Server crash caused by PhysX issue has been addressed

Localization

Polish language fixes to load screens and gameplay text

Miscellaneous

Registry fix to document the running version number and installed SKU (EFIS, E, EG etc). This will allow for improved patch installation detection

Known Issues (to be addressed in a hotfix coming shortly)

Changing keys in the Control options will not check to see if a key is already bound. This is planned to be fixed in a future patch
Punkbuster will kick you off the server if you use the following special characters in your display name: comma, forward slash, or backslash
Effective melee distance to be reduced
When using the pipe character in a server name, text after the pipe will not be shown in the upper right server information window

i3d · 5-6-2008, 22:13

Topicstart updated!

Legnyls · 6-6-2008, 15:55

There doesn't seem to be any good way of updating when you are using the steam client.

How can I update using steam, all it does is redirect me to the FFoW website?

i3d · 6-6-2008, 16:05

Steam is expected to release the update today.

Legnyls · 6-6-2008, 16:12

Thank you for the quick response

hassesthlm · 9-6-2008, 21:53

i cant instal the patch :-(

the first part going fine but when the check is ok and the uppdate it´s starting just say "callback 0D"
and then quit
i can play local and so on but not instal the patch

PLEASE WHAT CAN I DOOOOOOO

i3d · 10-6-2008, 00:01

Redownload the patch and try again. What version do you have? You have to pick the appropiate version to patch.

hassesthlm · 10-6-2008, 01:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by i3d

Redownload the patch and try again. What version do you have? You have to pick the appropiate version to patch.

i have done that 5 times now and still the same erro

Mr. BlueZone · 10-6-2008, 01:39

you need first the Frontlines: Patch v1.0.1 EUROPE
then the Frontlines: Fuel of War 1.1.0 Patch Europe

hassesthlm · 10-6-2008, 07:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. BlueZone

you need first the Frontlines: Patch v1.0.1 EUROPE
then the Frontlines: Fuel of War 1.1.0 Patch Europe

still same problems

punkbuster setup going but after that the same problems callback 0D

hassesthlm · 10-6-2008, 07:53

update directx and now it´s going :-) :=)

Mr. BlueZone · 10-6-2008, 08:35

Glad too hear!

spun · 8-8-2008, 05:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by hassesthlm

update directx and now it´s going :-) :=)

How did you updated directx? I have done the same but still this Callback 0D-error comes up...

hassesthlm · 1-9-2008, 13:22

i have notis that it´s not a good ide to download and run if u have fast internet connections, u need to download the file to disk and then run it :-)

and by the way, frontline and VISTA is GREAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT :-)

noskillsclan · 28-9-2008, 11:20

this game sucks big time empty servers crappy gameplay.this game is dead.

RogueDOC · 29-9-2008, 04:23

Thank you for your useless input. The 1.2.0 patch will be out soon. Give it a try after that.

5-6-2008, 13:18	#1 (permalink)
i3d Administrator i3d medewerker Join Date: 08 December 04 Location: Rotterdam Posts: 29,627 Downloads: 145 Uploads: 73 Member's Picture Albums	Frontlines: Fuel of War patch 1.1 Discussion Welcome in the discussion topic for patch 1.1.0: This page contains the pre-release notes posted on May 15th. We will update this page as soon as possible with the full release notes. -- We received the update: Patch 1.1.0 Released The servers have been updated and the patch is available here: Kaos Studios - New York City Game Development Firm - A division of THQ, Inc. Steam and TryMedia should be releasing updates to their digital download customers shortly. Release Notes New Features PunkBuster anti-cheat has been added Spawn Protection – To prevent spawn camping, players will spawn with a few seconds of invulnerability that will end if they perform an action New Server Browser Phase 1 of the NEW Server Browser New streamlined design with easy to use layout Added text filters for the following categories: Server Name, Player Count, Ping, Map Name & Version Number Server Name filter will search entire through entire server names for matching criteria Player filter will default to the minimum number entered. This field also accepts ranges such as 10-40 Ping filter will take the number entered as the max ping allowed. This field also accepts ranges as well Server Information Box Added server IP display Added server name display Added text clan/server company/message of the day support Added ability to cancel server search and the server browser will continue to display already pulled servers Can apply filters to pulled servers Server browser no longer refreshes when coming back from the server info screens Enter IP address can now use IP’s with ports and can use alpha characters Gameplay Players can no longer stick landmines onto their legs Invert controls for land vehicles has been fixed Turrets will no longer continue firing when squad menu is raised All passengers in a vehicle will see hit notifications Sentry guns take slightly less damage to destroy Sentry guns will cause slightly less damage Sentry guns will no longer respawn after being destroyed (single-player game) Grenade launcher damage vs infantry has been slightly reduced Railgun rounds, clips, fire speed and damage radius have been modified, increasing the effectiveness of the weapon Character Movement Changes Forced pause which prevented the player from moving when recovering from a jump has been removed Player will be prevented from jumping immediately after landing for 0.5 seconds (stops the bouncing bunny syndrome) Multiple fixes should result is much less visible “sliding”, “worming” and “Dolphin” effects from transitioning between crouch to standing, crouch to prone and prone to standing Sprinting while crouched or prone has been removed Jumping from and to prone should now be impossible A minimum timer has been set in between changing positions. (This will prevent crouch/prone spamming) Character ground speed has been slightly increased, this includes strafe speed Free fall speed has increased for a more realistic feeling Single Player: Graveyard – Destroying all tanks will now always advance the frontline properly User Interface Action key (E) can now be changed to any key. This key is also used for “Exit Vehicle” functionality and is listed under Infantry controls. Scoreboard bugs related to double entries and zero point entries fixed Scoreboard now displays server name, server IP and personal ping Player can now paste text longer then the max characters set for a text box Crashes Fix for reported ATI X800/X850 user crashes on start up Vsync default setting is now turned to off, solving some crashes for lower end cards (this is the Maximize Framerate option in the Video- Advanced tab) Added NULL check to stop players from inputting illegal characters and crashing the game Systems with the Ageia PhysX card will no longer result in game crashes Server crash caused by PhysX issue has been addressed Localization Polish language fixes to load screens and gameplay text Miscellaneous Registry fix to document the running version number and installed SKU (EFIS, E, EG etc). This will allow for improved patch installation detection Known Issues (to be addressed in a hotfix coming shortly) Changing keys in the Control options will not check to see if a key is already bound. This is planned to be fixed in a future patch Punkbuster will kick you off the server if you use the following special characters in your display name: comma, forward slash, or backslash Effective melee distance to be reduced When using the pipe character in a server name, text after the pipe will not be shown in the upper right server information window Last edited by i3d; 5-6-2008 at 22:13.

6-6-2008, 15:55	#3 (permalink)
Legnyls Join Date: 06 June 08 Posts: 3 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Steam update There doesn't seem to be any good way of updating when you are using the steam client. How can I update using steam, all it does is redirect me to the FFoW website?

6-6-2008, 16:12	#5 (permalink)
Legnyls Join Date: 06 June 08 Posts: 3 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thx Thank you for the quick response

10-6-2008, 01:39	#9 (permalink)
Mr. BlueZone █ █ █ █ █ █ █ █ Moderator Battlefield Join Date: 12 December 06 Location: Nieuwegein Posts: 17,844 Downloads: 1562 Uploads: 1428 Xfire: bluezone66	you need first the Frontlines: Patch v1.0.1 EUROPE then the Frontlines: Fuel of War 1.1.0 Patch Europe __________________ Super Moderator & Head Game Admin i3D Global Newsposter & Games Specialist i3D Handleiding Forum Problems with Games? BlueZone Games Blog Rules Forum Engagement i3D Mr. BlueZone FAQ i3D BF HEROES * Personal Messages or e-mails with problems/questions will not be answered!

10-6-2008, 08:35	#12 (permalink)
Mr. BlueZone █ █ █ █ █ █ █ █ Moderator Battlefield Join Date: 12 December 06 Location: Nieuwegein Posts: 17,844 Downloads: 1562 Uploads: 1428 Xfire: bluezone66	Glad too hear! __________________ Super Moderator & Head Game Admin i3D Global Newsposter & Games Specialist i3D Handleiding Forum Problems with Games? BlueZone Games Blog Rules Forum Engagement i3D Mr. BlueZone FAQ i3D BF HEROES * Personal Messages or e-mails with problems/questions will not be answered!

5-6-2008, 22:13	#2 (permalink)
i3d Administrator i3d medewerker Join Date: 08 December 04 Location: Rotterdam Posts: 29,627 Downloads: 145 Uploads: 73 Member's Picture Albums	Topicstart updated!

6-6-2008, 16:05	#4 (permalink)
i3d Administrator i3d medewerker Join Date: 08 December 04 Location: Rotterdam Posts: 29,627 Downloads: 145 Uploads: 73 Member's Picture Albums	Steam is expected to release the update today.

9-6-2008, 21:53	#6 (permalink)
hassesthlm Private Join Date: 09 June 08 Posts: 11 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	i cant instal the patch :-( the first part going fine but when the check is ok and the uppdate it´s starting just say "callback 0D" and then quit i can play local and so on but not instal the patch PLEASE WHAT CAN I DOOOOOOO

10-6-2008, 00:01	#7 (permalink)
i3d Administrator i3d medewerker Join Date: 08 December 04 Location: Rotterdam Posts: 29,627 Downloads: 145 Uploads: 73 Member's Picture Albums	Redownload the patch and try again. What version do you have? You have to pick the appropiate version to patch.

10-6-2008, 07:53	#11 (permalink)
hassesthlm Private Join Date: 09 June 08 Posts: 11 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	update directx and now it´s going :-) :=)

1-9-2008, 13:22	#14 (permalink)
hassesthlm Private Join Date: 09 June 08 Posts: 11 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	i have notis that it´s not a good ide to download and run if u have fast internet connections, u need to download the file to disk and then run it :-) and by the way, frontline and VISTA is GREAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT :-)

28-9-2008, 11:20	#15 (permalink)
noskillsclan Corporal Join Date: 17 December 05 Posts: 141 Downloads: 68 Uploads: 0	this game sucks big time empty servers crappy gameplay.this game is dead.

29-9-2008, 04:23	#16 (permalink)
RogueDOC Moderator Join Date: 09 October 07 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 211 Downloads: 31 Uploads: 3 Xfire: roguedoc	Thank you for your useless input. The 1.2.0 patch will be out soon. Give it a try after that. __________________ Frontlines:Fuel of War http://frontlinesfuelofwar.net Crysis http://crysis.eu Battlefield 1943 http://battlefield-1943.com

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