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RAT

Posted 10th Feb 2008 3:58am

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Post 2 / 12

Hi All....RATS SERVER will be back soon....first off I need some help with a problem.....server has been loaded onto a brand new computer running XP...problem I have is the weapons dont respawn...everything else is fine,,,ppl can see it and join and play...but once you pick up the weapons they dont come back. I sort of remember having this problem many years ago in the early stages of running a RF server...but cant remember what I did to fix it. So anyone seen this before....??..Someone suggested that it was because the read only box was rticked on the red faction folder...which it is. But if I remove it and close the file down..then reopen it it is back....ive been on this for the last 3 days and its driving me nuts....any one with an answer please let me know......Cheers....RAT
rats_server@hotmail.com

RAT

Posted 10th Feb 2008 4:30am

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Post 3 / 12

Nice thought but "Weapons stay".. is for when you get killed and re-spawn the weapon you died with comes back...not much good if there are no weapons to pick up and die with,...but thanks anyway.... RAT
Ok tried that anyway....and it has sort of fixed it....weapons stay there so if you die you can then pick them up....but if you pick up say a rocket laucher and fire all rounds you still cant pick up another one till after you die.....never use to be like that......I have tried this with and without the server mod......thanks for your advise...Cheers..RAT... everyone has "O" ping....mmm...have I made a laggless server....???....

Modified Feb 10th, 04:50am by RAT

Hapa Hanu

Posted 10th Feb 2008 4:51am

Mac Maniac
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Post 1263 / 1544

I am far more familiar with the Mac version of RF but for the PC I can offer the following generic advice:

1. Set compatibility mode of RF to Windows 98.
2. Set RF to run on one processor if it is a multicore.
3. Turn off hyper threading, if your 'puter has it.

Otherwise I will defer this to others more familiar with PCs.

I have suffered in real life for the past couple years, now its your turn!

LordSeafood

Posted 10th Feb 2008 5:08am

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Post 1765 / 1792

I've seen this on dual core machines, setting its affinity to one core will more then likely fix the issue if your running multiple cores.

P.S. Still Alive.

RAT

Posted 10th Feb 2008 5:24am

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Post 4 / 12

Thanks all for your advise so far. I have tried making a server on both my comps now...both are single core and both have just been formatted and had windows reinstalled and latest updates. Both computers have the same problem...weapons dont come back...if I go into anyone elses server its all fine...if I make a server with server assist or thought the game and run it I get the same prob. Server is up and running now with weapons stay on which kinda helps....but its still not right......RAT

NoClanFrank Staff Member: Network Admin

Posted 10th Feb 2008 6:00am

Post 4488 / 5840

Quoting Hapa Hanu

1. Set compatibility mode of RF to Windows 98.
~~2. Set RF to run on one processor if it is a multi core.~~
3. Turn off hyper threading, if your computer has it.

RAT did you do those two things that Hapa Hanu stated above?
I know a while ago, Beatonator had the same issues. I believe he fixed it by doing the things above.

I know I have hyper-threading off. You have to go into your setting when you first boot up to do it. I believe you need to hit the F8 key to get into it. On mind, I have to hit the delete hit right when it's booting up (black screen). It won't work if you hit the blue screen...I think.

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Lace

Posted 10th Feb 2008 7:38am

Post 917 / 1216

I had the same problem when I first used a P4 with Hyperthreading on. As people here say, turning HT off fixed it.

A common mistake people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools.

RAT

Posted 10th Feb 2008 9:37am

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Post 5 / 12

ok tried that....Hyperthreading was already off.....but ureka.....setting it to win 98 did the trick.....yaaaaaaaaaahhhhhh..... thanks 2 everyone for there help...server is now back up and running fine......mmmm... I hope so anyway....noone has joined yet......lol...there ya go...as I type it BUTT joined....cool....thx all......party at my place....RATS SERVER NO MODS....bring your own machine gun and beer......

Modified Feb 10th, 09:46am by RAT

Beatonator Staff Member: Starcraft 2 Admin, Red Faction Admin, Red Faction: Guerrilla Admin

Posted 10th Feb 2008 9:52am

Post 2352 / 3716

Quoting NoClanFrank

I know a while ago, Beatonator had the same issues. I believe he fixed it by doing the things above.

Bingo.

Trying to find old players. Anyone about? Drop me a PM or reply to this thread:
>Link< (or head over to RFrun.net's comment section!)

NoClanFrank Staff Member: Network Admin

Posted 10th Feb 2008 10:02am

Post 4492 / 5840

Quoting Beatonator

Bingo.

B-I-N-G-O
B-I-N-G-O
B-I-N-G-O
Bingo was his name-O

Were you ever a scout?

RAT glad you got it working again. I am thinking that maybe you missed Hapa Hanu's post. This is the reason why I quoted him.

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RAT

Posted 10th Feb 2008 10:55am

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Post 6 / 12

yeah thanks mate...i did miss it first up.....again my thanks to you and hapu and everyone else for your help....in all the years ive been a member here I think this is the first time ive posted here....wont be the last......cheers guys.....RAT

RED-FROG

Posted 10th Feb 2008 12:43pm

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Post 2580 / 5258