Painkiller Patch Update v1.62

=================================================================== Painkiller and Painkiller Battle Out of Hell Readme File v1.62 =================================================================== Contents 1. Introduction 2. System Requirements 2.1. Minimum 2.2. Recommended 2.3. Multiplayer 3. DirectX 9 and Drivers 4. Performance and Configuring 5. Additional Information 6. Version 1.62 Update 7. Uninstalling Painkiller 8. Technical Support & Contact 9. Related Web Sites 10. Legal NOTE: Additional information on the PAIN Engine v1.62 release can be found, along with other language translations online at: http://www.painkillergame.com ==================================================================== 1. Introduction ==================================================================== Painkiller is an action-driven FPS (first person shooter) game set in a dark and sinister world somewhere between heaven and hell. You take on the role of Daniel Garner, a seemingly regular guy, who has just been killed in a horrific car accident. As you struggle to find the reasons why you've been denied entrance into heaven, you must fight against hordes of demonic soldiers in an attempt to stop an imminent holy war. Continuing with the Painkiller Expansion, Battle Out of Hell, Daniel Garner is surrounded by dozens of hell's minions and the unconscious Eve lying at his feet. Alastor, once servant of the Dark Lord himself, is vying to become ruler of all the netherworld and re-launch the failed assault on Heaven. You alone stand on the brink of two fates - ultimate glory or total destruction. This update features the latest version of the PAIN Engine (1.62) along with a myriad of enhancements and fixes. To Play the Game: 1) Launch the Painkiller shortcut. 2) From the Main Menu select Sign the Pact. 3) Select Painkiller or Battle Out of Hell. 4) Select your difficulty level. 5) Watch the intro video and then select Chapter 1, Level 1 in the map tool, by clicking on the crimson crystal. You can also adjust various settings like controls, video settings, and game options of the Main Menu under the Options selection. ==================================================================== 2. System Requirements ==================================================================== 2.1. Minimum: OS: Windows® 98/Me/2000/XP with DirectX 9.0c or greater CPU: 1.5 GHz processor RAM: 384 MB CD-ROM/DVD-ROM: 8X speed Hard Drive Space: 2.6 GB available (for Painkiller + Expansion) Video: 64 MB DirectX 8.1 card with hardware Transform & Lighting support (NVIDIA GeForce2 GTS or better)* Sound: DirectX 8.1b or better compatible Input: Keyboard and mouse 2.2. Recommended: OS: Windows® XP with DirectX 9.0c or greater CPU: 2.4 GHz processor RAM: 512 MB CD-ROM/DVD-ROM: 8X speed Hard Drive Space: 2.6 GB available (for Painkiller + Expansion) Video: 128 MB DirectX 9 card (NVIDIA GeForce FX 5700 or better)* Sound: DirectX 8.1b or better compatible Input: Keyboard and mouse *256 MB of video RAM is strongly suggested for all graphics options being turned on. 2.3. Required for multiplayer: 1 Painkiller or Battle out of Hell disc per computer Internet (2-16 players): 56Kbps or faster Internet connection with high-speed broadband strongly recommended. Local Network (2-16 players): TCP/IP compliant LAN 2.4. Required for Linux dedicated server: OS: GNU/Linux, 2.4.x or better Linux kernel CPU: 1.5 GHz processor RAM: 384 MB Hard Drive Space: 130 MB available Note that a text editor like "vi/vim" is suggested for setting up Linux installs. ==================================================================== 3. DirectX 9 and Drivers ==================================================================== Painkiller and Battle Out of Hell have been tested with a variety of video and sound cards. Please ensure all drivers are up to date for the system hardware, especially for video cards. The latest drivers for NVIDIA based cards can be found here: http://www.nvidia.com/content/drivers/drivers.asp The latest drivers for ATI based cards can be found here: http://www.ati.com/support/driver.html If you have a VIA chipset in your PC, please make sure you are using the latest VIA drivers – found at: http://www.viavpsd.com/download/index.jsp Painkiller also requires the installation of DirectX 9.0c. If you don't have the latest version of DirectX, please download the installer from: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/directx/downloads/default.asp ==================================================================== 4. Performance and Configuring ==================================================================== Painkiller and Painkiller Battle Out of Hell requires both good CPU and Graphics processing power for an optimum playing experience. If you find your framerate to be too low, please adjust your video settings under the Options Menu. Dropping texture quality levels for the game architecture, sky, characters, and weapons to lower levels, as well as the overall graphics resolution will help achieve improved game performance. Most importantly, make sure Dynamic Lights, Character Shadows and Water FX settings are adjusted accordingly - set them to normal or low to dramatically improve the game performance. Dynamic Lights and Character Shadows are primarily recommended for high end DirectX 9 cards like the GeForce 6800 and Radeon X800. For multiplayer gaming please make sure to set your Connection Speed accurately under Player Settings in the Multiplayer Menu. Please also see the multiplayer specific tuning suggestions contained in Section 5, 'Additional Information' below. Also for multiplayer play on the Internet behind a firewall and/or proxy server please make sure to have the required port open to connect. Painkiller by default uses port 3455 (UDP). Painkiller will not connect without an open port. Note GameSpy Arcade utilizes additional ports. A list of those ports and other support for GameSpy Arcade can be found here: http://www.gamespyarcade.com/support/firewalls.shtml ==================================================================== 5. Additional Information ==================================================================== Information on some of the following topics has not been included or has changed since the printing of early versions of the Painkiller manual: - Start-up CD: You must have CD 1 in your CD/DVD-ROM drive to start Painkiller. - Locked Difficulty Modes: Trauma mode is available after collecting 23 cards, not Nightmare mode. - Checkpoints: Save checkpoints on both Daydream and Insomnia modes replenish your health fully. - Quicksaves: Quicksaves are available in Painkiller. They default to keys F5 (save) and F9 (load). - Headbob: The option to control the amount of walking and head motion you see while playing has been included in the HUD settings under the Options Menu. Lowering this setting will make less motion. - Clip Plane: An option to control the far viewing distance in the game world has been included under the Advanced Video tab in the Options Menu. By lowering this setting you may have improved performance but you will not be able to see as far into the game world. - Audio Settings: On certain configurations it has been noted that selecting the "Miles Fast 2D Positional Audio" driver as the Sound setting under the Options Menu will prove to be more stable than other hardware drivers. - Low-end cards: While Painkiller supports most older video cards (see System Requirements above), some of Painkiller's special effects and advanced graphics features are not supported by these boards. While this will not affect game play in any way, some visual effects may be reduced or disabled entirely on lower end video cards. - Dedicated Servers: A short-cut to run a multiplayer dedicated server is provided in the Start Menu folder for Painkiller after installation. Dedicated servers generally have better performance and are preferred for Internet play. The same system requirements apply for dedicated servers. Information on some of the following topics has not been included or has changed since the printing of early versions of the Battle Out of Hell manual: - Text clarifying the additional sniping, zoom mode for the Boltgun/Heater is missing in some versions of the manual. It is as follows, "Be sure to try-out the scoped, sniping mode (default control is the Middle Mouse Button) for extreme distant shots." - There is a pagination fault on page 12. The description of the Evil Girl continues on the following page. - On page 27, the term FPS near the top of the page should be 'FPP', as in First Person Perspective. - There is an error in the credits included in some printings of the Battle Out of Hell manual. The DreamCatcher credit for Assistant Engineer should read, "Joe Moeller." CONSOLE COMMANDS: ------------------------------ Here is list of Painkiller Battle Out of Hell console commands (additional console information can be found online at painkillergame.com). The console can be pulled up using the tilde (~) key: STANDARD COMMANDS: showweapon <0/1> - disables/enables weapon rendering benchmark c5l1 - starts benchmarking test msensitivity - sets mouse sensitivity msmooth <0/1> - disables/enables mouse smoothing fov - sets camera's FOV crosshair - changes crosshair hudsize - sets HUD size speedmeter <1/0> - shows speed meter weaponspecular <1/0> - enables weapon specular showfps <1/0> - enables FPS and other performance displays exit quit MULTIPLAYER COMMANDS: Server (commands available on server and for voting): map - changes current map timelimit - sets time limit fraglimit - sets frag limit kick - kicks player from the server bankick - kicks and bans player from the server maxplayers - sets max number of players on server maxspectators - sets max number of spectators on server powerupdrop <0/1> - disable/enable powerup dropping (after map change) powerups <0/1> - disable/enable powerups weaponsstay <0/1> teamdamage <0/1> allowbunnyhopping <0/1> allowbrightskins <0/1> allowforwardrj <0/1> gamemode - changes game mode on server reloadmap Client: team <1/2> - changes player's team spectator <0/1> - disable/enable spectator mode ready - sets the player ready for match notready - sets the player unready for match break - callvote for stopping the match callvote - starts voting - callvote maxplayers 2 vote - agree or not agree to callvote demoplay demorecord demostop name - changes player name kill - player commints suicide camerainterpolation <0/1> - disables/enables camera interpolation connect disconnect MULTIPLAYER TUNING and TWEAKING COMMANDS: clientbandwidth – limits the upstream bandwidth to a given value (Bps) enemyinterpolation <0/1> - sets the smoothing of other players on or off netstats <0/1> - toggles info of what's going in the network netstatsavgfrom – number of results over which the displayed are averaged netstatsupdatedelay – sets the netstats update period (in ms) serverframerate - sets frames coming from a server per second setmaxfps - controls the amount of upstream data (update rate) Although you will generally find that you can play just fine with the default out of the box settings for multiplayer (provided your connection type has been set correctly), several commands are available to tweak and improve your performance. The key commands are: 1) setmaxfps 2) serverframerate 3) enemyinterpolation Values given below are suggested values only. You may find you need different settings for varying number of players on the server (Duel or Free For All game modes as an example). For MODEMs (56kbps minimum) -------------------------- setmaxfps 60, 30 or less*. serverframerate 15 or less. enemyinterpolation 1 *If the framerate becomes too low for you to play, it is recommended that you pick a reasonable framerate, and limit your upstream using the 'clientbandwidth' command. Try 'clientbandwidth 2000' and 'setmaxfps 60'. For ISDN (64kbps or 128kbps) ------------------------ setmaxfps 60 or less. serverframerate 20 or less. enemyinterpolation 1 For Low Bandwidth DSL/ADSL/CABLE (128/64, 256/128, etc) --------------------------------------------------- setmaxfps 60 or less. serverframerate 20 or less. enemyinterpolation 1 For Low Upstream DSL/ADSL/CABLE (*/64, */128) ----------------------------------------- setmaxfps 100 or less. serverframerate 20 or less. enemyinterpolation 1 For High Bandwidth DSL/ADSL/CABLE (512/256, 1024/256 or higher) ----------------------------------------------------------- setmaxfps 100 or 125. serverframerate 30 or less. enemyinterpolation 1 For LAN/T1/E1 --------- setmaxfps 125 or more. serverframerate 45 or more. enemyinterpolation 1 NOTE: Additional information on the PAIN Engine v1.62 release and the contents of this secton can be found, along with other translations online at: http://www.painkillergame.com ==================================================================== 6. Version 1.62 Updated Information ==================================================================== 1.62 Multiplayer improvements and fixes: MULTIPLAYER: - CHANGE: Linux server updated to 1.62. - CHANGE: Additional minor physics tweaks to match 1.35. - CHANGE: Improvements to visual artifacts caused by high lag. - CHANGE: Shotgun horizontal knockback reduced slightly. - CHANGE: Cfg.NetcodeEnemyPredictionInterpolationFactor added to allow adjustments to enemy position prediction (default 0.66). - CHANGE: Removed hallway collision models in maps DM_Psycho, Absinthe and Sacred to facilitate faster player movement. - FIX: Demo recording FPS droppping issues. - FIX: Demo playback resetting to Main Menu no longer occurs. - FIX: FPS drop collision issue on map DM_Psycho fixed. - FIX: Getting 'stuck' issue on maps DM_Psycho and Sacred fixed. - FIX: Random drop on demo playback bug corrected. - FIX: Spectators going through portals now works correctly. - FIX: Double teleportation visual now fixed. - FIX: Staked grenade explosions behind walls no longer work. - FIX: Map changes while demo recording no longer cause crashes. - FIX: Miscellaneous sound playback issues. - FIX: Minor Windows incompatibility error for some users. - FIX: Weapon fire prediction FXs. - FIX: Automatically firing after respawn. 1.61 Multiplayer and Singleplayer improvements and fixes: MULTIPLAYER: - NEW: Multiplayer maps: Battle Out of Hell maps included. - NEW: Multiplayer maps: Ritual CPL Dueling maps included. - NEW: Multiplayer map: DM_Exmortis included. - NEW: Multiplayer modes: Capture the Flag and Last Man Standing included. - NEW: Multiplayer weapons: SMG and Boltgun/Heater included. - NEW: Custom lscripts.pak (painkiller.exe -lscripts filename.pak). - NEW: 1.5+ networking core included. - NEW: 1.5+ graphics engine updated (includes Shader Model 3.0 support). - NEW: Enhanced server maintenance and configuration tool. - NEW: Cfg.StartupWeapon (1-7), 0 - start weapon disabled. - NEW: CPL console lockout option on dedicated servers. - CHANGE: No callvoting non CTF maps while in CTF. - CHANGE: Movement values tweaked to match 1.35. - CHANGE: Players joining Duel servers to make 3+ games adjusted. - FIX: Low level water in DM_Exmortis. - FIX: Respawning errors in CTF_Forbidden. - FIX: Stakegun shooting sound is now correct for all players. - FIX: DM_Exmortis: low-resolution graphics errors fixed. - FIX: Acid damage in DM_Exmortis works correctly. - FIX: SMG will continue to do the firing with no ammo is fixed. - FIX: DM_Fragenstien: Mirror Teleport with machine gun ammo works properly. - FIX: Minor problems with "CDKey in use" on LAN have been fixed. - FIX: Commando bright skins error in CTF is fixed. - FIX: Faulty rocket jump when playing on the Internet bug fixed. - FIX: Commando brightskins are fixed when on opposite CTF team. - FIX: Flag loss issue in some CTF maps. - FIX: Miscellaneous MP timer issues. SINGLEPLAYER: - CHANGE: Various Iron Will card issues adjusted. - CHANGE: Description for Armor Regeneration adjusted. - CHANGE: Shotgun and nun area trigger zone size increased in Orphanage. - FIX: Trauma unlocking after nine Tarot cards in Battle Out of Hell. - FIX: The canister from SMG's combo counts as a destroyed object. - FIX: Ammo count errors with the 666 ammo card equipped are fixed. - FIX: When you get the Rebirth card on Coliseum correct graphic now shows. - FIX: Five Demon Morphs error in The Coliseum (BOoH-07) now fixed. - FIX: Going LEFT in level Babel checkpoint and kill counter error fixed. - FIX: Removal of empty save directories and overwriting of quicksaves. - FIX: Script error in City on the water (Skulls and Hellbikers). - FIX: If a certain path is taken you can't proceed (Docks) is fixed. DEMO RECORDING: - FIX: Items now disappear correctly. - FIX: Demon morph mode is recorded in demos. - FIX: Sometimes demos were playing with incorrect speed. NOTE: Version 1.62 includes all changes and enhancements from previous Painkiller updates. Also note, installing this patch will break any previous savegames that are not quicksaves or saved in version 1.61. ==================================================================== 7. Uninstalling Painkiller ==================================================================== To uninstall Painkiller or Battle Out of Hell: Browse to the Painkiller folder on your Start Menu, then select "Uninstall." Alternatively, you can open your Control Panel, choose "Add/Remove Programs," select Painkiller or Painkiller Battle Out of Hell then click "Remove." ==================================================================== 8. Technical Support & Contact ==================================================================== NORTH AMERICA ------------- If you are experiencing technical problems with this software, and you have carefully followed the instructions in this readme, you may find further support in the following places: Please visit the Technical Support section of our Web site at: Online Support ­ http://www.dreamcatchergames.com/ We have posted common problems and solutions that may help you. We also suggest that you complete the Technical Support form located at our Web site. Please provide a detailed description of the problem you are experiencing (i.e. error message, where in the game the problem occurs, etc.). This will help our Representatives find a solution much quicker. Phone Support - 416-638-6151* If you would like to speak with one of our Technical Support Representatives, our hours of operation are from 10am to 7pm EST, Monday through Friday. Please have the following ready: 1) Information about your computer's configuration (i.e. RAM, MHz, video and sound cards). You may use the Technical Support form at our Web site as a guide. 2) A detailed description of the problem (i.e. error message, where in the game the problem occurs, etc.). 3) Immediate access to your computer so the Representative may walk you through the steps. 4) Pen and paper to take any notes. * Phone support is located in Toronto, Canada. EUROPE ------ FRANCE Dreamcatcher Europe E-mail: techsupport@dcegames.com Site Web: http://www.dcegames.com Tech-Line (France uniquement): 08 25 15 33 84 (0.15€/mn). Du lundi au vendredi de 10h à 13h et de 14h à 18h. Solutions (France uniquement): 08 92 68 99 10 (0.34€/mn, 24h/24h). UNITED-KINGDOM Mindscape UK E-mail: uktechsupport@mindscape.com Website: http://www.mindscape.com Phone: 09 06 21 65 432 (25p/mn). 9:30–13:00 / 14:00-16:30 - Monday to Friday excluding public holidays. BENELUX Dreamcatcher Europe E-mail: techsupport@dcegames.com Site Web: http://www.dcegames.com DEUTSCHLAND E-mail: techsupport@dcegames.com (in English only). Website: http://www.dcegames.com Hotline Technik: 0190-84 60 48 (1.86€/mn). Montag bis Donnerstag von 9:00-19:00, Samstag und Sonntag von 13:00-19:00. Hotline Tipps & Tricks: 0190 – 84 6049 (1.86€/mn). Täglich 8:00–24:00. ESPAÑA Virgin Play Website: http://www.virginplay.es Tfno: 91 789 35 50 10:00 a 14:00 - Lunes a Viernes. GREECE E-mail: techsupport@dcegames.com (in English only). Website: http://www.grupmulti.gr Tel: 30 210 94 80 00 PORTUGAL PlayGames E-mail: suporte@playgames.pt Website: http://www.dcegames.com Tel: 22 608 83 33 Monday to Friday 9:00-12:30 / 14:00-18:00 ITALIA Supporto Tecnico ATARI E-mail: it.info@atari.com Website: http://www.atari.it MEXICO Technical Support E-mail: aocharan@edicionesb.com Tel. 0155-1101-0689 Hotline: 01800-690-1103 9:00 a 17:00 – lunes a viernes For other countries: Tech-Line : + 33 (0) 1 44 65 72 07 Monday to Friday 9:00-13:00 / 14:00-18:00 ==================================================================== 9. Related Web Sites ==================================================================== Painkiller is brought to you by People Can Fly and DreamCatcher Games. Please visit us online at: http://www.painkillergame.com The official Painkiller website and forums. http://www.dreamcatchergames.com/ DreamCatcher's North American website. http://www.dcegames.com/ DreamCatchers's European website. http://www.peoplecanfly.com The website of People Can Fly. http://www.thecpl.com/ The Cyberathelete Professioanl League website. http://www.pkeuro.com/ Popular Painkiller and Painkiller Battle Out of Hell news site. Special thanks to the CPL and members of the Painkiller community for their testing and additional feeback for this build. =================================================================== 10. Legal =================================================================== =Painkiller, Battle Out of Hell and PAIN Engine Build v1.62= © 2005 DreamCatcher Interactive Inc. DreamCatcher design and mark are registered trademarks of DreamCatcher Interactive Inc. GameSpy and the "Powered by GameSpy" design are trademarks of GameSpy Industries, Inc. Alienware is a registered trademark of Alienware Corporation. NVIDIA, the NVIDIA Logo, and other NVIDIA Marks are registered trademarks or trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation in the United States and other countries. Microsoft® Windows® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. The ratings icon is a trademark of the Interactive Digital Software Association. Software platform logo (TM and ©) 2005 IEMA. All other brands, product names and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

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