Far Cry Patch 1.4

[shamus21]

i see on filefront that there is a 1.3 to 1.4 patch for FARCRY or the full patch from 1.0 to 1.4 180mb in size

[Agent]

Now *that* is end user support !

[SuicidaL]

http://www.gamershell.com/news/33231.html

gamershell have reported it to, will be released tomorrow according to ubi, but cant' find any mention of it on their sites or crymod website..........so i'll belive it's release when i see it as it seems like we've been waiting since the dawn of time for it, and maybe it'll become more enjoyable again...........

[snedger]

maybe the DX9 showcase game is getting a DX10 makeover ?

[noTHINGface]

Excellent - and rather timely. I was ill over weekend and the missus was away visiting relatives in Wales so I decided to play through Far Cry again. Really good game and it still looks pretty to this date with HDR turned on. I heard that this is going to be the final patch release for Far Cry though.

[MarauderMat]

anyone have any idea what the patch contains?

[noTHINGface]

anyone have any idea what the patch contains?

Yup -

<snip>
Patch 1.4 change log

? This patch supports 32 bit only.


General changes

* Added remakes of assault maps (Project FiXit)
* Closed several security holes
* Joypad support has been added
* Several console commands have been deactivated and are only available in DEVMODE


Multiplayer General changes

* Added automatic kicking of team killers for violating default limit (integrated with Punkbuster)
* Added broadcast and spawn message capability
* Added center red dot to the scope of the sniper rifle
* Added command which allows the gameplay to start at a specific flag for training
* Added first person spectator view. It is considered beta and will not be officially supported
* Added GUI buttons for players to easily vote
* Added GUI voting panel to initiate votes for map changes and kicking players
* Added ingame server administrator panel for real time GUI admin capability
* Added ingame text flood kicking (integrated with Punkbuster)
* Added IP and server name to scoreboard
* Added Join server by IP function
* Added option to disable voting
* Added option to remove enemy nametags from cross-hair
* Added team kill punish and forgive system
* Fixed "CD Key In Use" issue with automatic server kick
* Fixed binocular/sniper rifle bug
* Fixed bug in mp_airstrip which lead to a server crash
* Fixed bug where players were missing their scoreboard (getting refreshed automatically now)
* Fixed gameplay issues on mp_jungle
* Fixed grenade bug
* ?Fixed scoreboard so that it now properly shows ping
* Increased amount of damage inflatable boat can take
* Server browser list updated for easy navigation. Many filters and a favourite server section added


Multiplayer Gameplay changes

? Added MP5 and Shocker to Assault game mode
? Added occlusive damage to vehicle explosions (player cannot die due to an explosion while behind a solid object any more)
? Fall damage reduced
? General weapons balancing
? Health and armor adjusted amongst the classes to give the Grunt the most, Engineer medium and Sniper least.
? New OICW grenade launcher interface
? New RL fire mode
? Server and client optimizations for smoother gameplay
? Stamina increased 50%
? Sticky bombs replaced with "Beta" C4
? Wrench now has melee capability


Documentation

? Features Manual for FarCry(tm) Patch 1.4 (A detailed description about the newly added features)
? Server Command Table (Lists all the new commands available for FarCry(tm) multiplayer with explanations)
? Project Fixit (A detailed explanation of changes to the stock assault maps)


Special Thanks fly out to all test teams, especially [00] Die Doppelnullen, [22nd SAS], -=UBW=-, W]M[D and Sÿ /)

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[charleski]

OMG, that is unbelievable. Still releasing MP upgrades 2 and a half years after release. I didn't realise that FC was that big in the MP world.

[MadduckUK]

me neither. Crytek themselves dont like the multiplayer in far cry (from an interview about Crysis, cant find it atm)

[noTHINGface]

Yup - a little surprised myself, in a good way though. That has to be some real product support there. EA would do well to learn a thing or two from Crytek/Ubisoft.

EDIT - The download is now up on GamersHell - http://www.gamershell.com/news/33253.html

[nope]

love this game

[NightshadowUK]

Well Xfire just started downloading it for me...

[SpawnofSonic]

looks like i know what ill be downloading when i get home...

[notsobig]

love this game

Yep this is still one of my favourite too. And HDR+64bit content makes it even nicer. Only problen with this game is....trigens!

[OV3RCLOCK3R]

Download just finished, now i need to find my dvd disc

[noTHINGface]

Only problen with this game is....trigens!

Yeah - I have to say that I agree. Im playing through the game again currently (im up to 'Boat' now) and I much prefer the guerilla tactics employed fighting the mercs over killing the silly monsters. Still, its a really good game, has stood the test of time well and still looks really nice even now with HDR, huge draw distances and lovely vistas. Kind of re-ignites my interest in Crysis.