Return to Castle Wolfenstein Multiplayer BEST ALLTIME HARDCORE SHOOTER Starters are called n00b. Get used to it. The game is hardcore.. ;P And this RtCW shizl is meant for beginning players. To get you up and running. Fast. One of the best games ever and still alive! People who like(d) CounterStrike, Unreal Tournament, Battlefield, Warrock, Call of Dudy Modern Warfare, Enemy Territory and Team Fortress GOTTA LOVE THIS SHOOTER! Check out these vids: Razel & Tzs fraggin http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEfUrcg1SSk&feature=related Competition 2002 http://www.own3d.tv/video/19690/RTCW_Competitive_History_-_Year_2002 Don't trust enemies http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98AVulIGJ_0&feature=related Flamer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZs9OnW6o9c Goldrush 1shot1kill http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3JPjeJQ3PA DropReload Example http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RttoZ_w5QA Introduction done! Installation has always been a pain. For starters of the game I made a pack called '1.0-QuickStartLite2013.zip' to get you started. It might be updated due to other game installers that can be found online. Mainly there are 2 versions of the game still being played: 1.0 and 1.4. If you like the game, you probably want both! ____________________________ Installing Return to Castle Wolfenstein You can buy it here, but do note it is version 1.4 while also other versions like 1.0 can be found and are also still being played, which have their own serverlist and gameplay. For Free Updates to get the Masterlist working are free for all versions. S4ndmod provides the patches, even for the original RtCW Demo v1.1 http://returntocastlewolfenstein.filefront.com/file/RTCW_Multiplayer_Demo;1450 However, a strong recommendation is to get the full version instead. The demo versions Not so long ago AVP linked to an other version of RtCW MP Demo, but after installing no shortcut to the game appeared, plus the Master Server didnot respond. The patches for 1.0 and 1.1nonPB didnot work. Currently Demo installers are not recommended. But this has also much to do with only 1 server online, not representing all types of gameplay that full 1.0 and 1.4 have. Last 12 years a lot of faulty installers and updates have been on the web. http://www.crossfire.nu/tutorials/198/rtcw-14-pack-2012 (alt http://rtcwchile.webs.com/rtcwmp.htm ) Recommended installers (May 2013) The QuickStart pack only works when installed afterwards. Be sure to pick the right one(s) for your 1.0 and/or for 1.4 and read the INSTALL.TXT well. Also, it's important to delete (if present) any version of the file wolfconfig_mp.cfg from next folders: -C://Program Files (x86)/Return to Castle Wolfenstein/osp/ -C://Program Files (x86)/Return to Castle Wolfenstein/shrubmod/ -C://Program Files (x86)/Return to Castle Wolfenstein/omnibot/ -C://Program Files (x86)/Return to Castle Wolfenstein/ktbani/ -C://Program Files (x86)/Return to Castle Wolfenstein/s4ndm0d-PR0/ etc. WolfPack_Reflex_1.0 is recommended. But do not install PunkBuster for 1.0 or the update to RtCW 1.3. Latest tests had bad result combined with the masterlist update it needed. Also it's less urgent and hardly used on 1.0. WolfPack_Reflex_1.4 works too (including PunkBuster). Another installer RtCW14pack is also recommended. This one just needs an extra install for PunkBuster (check Windows Startmenu) before installing the QuickStart pack. Important difference between version 1.0 and 1.4 Besides the types of gameplay, a difference is that 1.4 needs a serial. You should buy one for $9.99 at Steam. On the internet several websites promote the socalled ETkeygen that might do the trick. The key works for servers that allow it :) . For instance the most popular 1.4 server (ECG) that uses Punkbuster Anticheat system kicks for using a blacklisted or not original CD key. Be aware. Like the yellow S4NDMOD servers and some others might kick for not having Punkbuster or update 1.3 on version 1.0. ^this above was most important ____________________________ In Game Tips - On default will key L enter the Limbo menu. Key ~ enters console. You move around with a, w, s, d. Set these keys to your wishes. You also want to bind a key to Attack, Reload, Crouch, Sprint and Activate. Tip: Use the keys under your thumb and pinky! - By using key T or typing in console, you can chat or ask for help in servers. - With some RtCW installers it takes 5 secs extra to load RtCW, it seems to hang in a grey screen, but not a problem. - When you cannot join a team, first choose spec, after that choose axis/allied. - You cannot join the yellow S4NDM0D servers in the list. If you wonder why, please reread this guide. Or.. - Just try to join servers with 6 or more people in it to have a good game. - When you are able to play a bit, try to use the QuickChat menu. Usually you press key V for that. So v27 means "Where to?" and if you are lucky some teammate will guide you. v21 will call for a medic. etc. ____________________________ Other problems occur? Did you install in correct order? Above guide is heavily tested. Settings checklist: Go to Multiplayer, Multiplayer Setup, set Net Data Rate: LAN/Cable/DSL. Allow downloads: ON. Go Back. In Multiplayer, set: Source: Internet (NOTE THIS IS NOT A BUTTON, JUST WHITE TEXT) Get New List (SERVERS SHOULD SHOW UP) Go Back. Go to Options, System, Graphics, set Quality: High Video mode: 800x600 (change if needed) Fullscreen: No (change if needed) Apply If you need help, visit http://www.shizl.nl/rtcw/problems.html, find a RtCW Facebook group or go http://www.wolfmp.com or http://h4s-rtcw.forum-pro.net/ where questions and feedback of new players are welcome for sure! ____________________________ About QuickStart 2013lite for RtCW 1.x Most installers (not from original CD's and including the ones tested) have many presets, so the game does not use the default settings. So QuickStart includes: ALL YOU NEED -Based on basic 2012 95/98/.../Windows7 pc with a default keyboard. -Currently QuickStart 2013lite supports RtCW 1.0 and 1.4. -Includes all updates needed like several mapfixes and sounds. -Master server patch is supported (to get the list of servers). -It cleans old playername and settings like for your video that might crash Wolf instantly. -There's a fast MapDownloader for when needed(http://www.breezie.be/rtcw/mapdownloader/download.php) -DropReload feature. You can Turn it on with F5 and off with F6. It is a fast way of reloading your gun and works only in the servers that allow it. This works with MOUSE-RIGHT to reload your gun. If you wish to use another key or button for reloading, please edit autoexec.cfg with Wordpad instead of Notepad. -There's also a lot of text here; for preservation purpose links are kind of hidden and aims on first time users too. -Just a few settings are made to avoid problems, like the internet speed is now DSL/LAN by default. Thinking of first time users. Ofcourse you can always change settings in the game menu. -Easy install: Copy whole content QuickStart.zip to the program folder with corresponding version numbers. :) PLEASE SHARE THIS GAME! And if not.. ..At least try playing it! - Cya ingame! or.. ^Wh4t3v3R 2013