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This page provides fixes to commonly encountered issues, and answers to frequently asked questions.
This page provides fixes to commonly encountered issues, and answers to frequently asked questions.


It would be impossible to list absolutely every issue and question that may come up on this page. If you're facing an issue or have a question that doesn't appear on this page, please feel welcome to join the Red Faction Community Discord and ask it. It's extremely likely that someone there knows the answer and would be happy to help you.
For issues or questions that aren't covered on this page, feel free to join the Red Faction Community Discord below for help from other community members.


'''[https://discord.gg/fRrUzuV Join the Red Faction Community Discord]'''


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==Common Issues==
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{{FAQ|question|Intermittent game crashes|If you're running the GoG version, try updating your game or use GoG Galaxy. Kaiko has indicated that some GoG users running older versions may experience crashes.<br>Otherwise, the best way to get help with these kinds of issues is to join [https://discord.gg/fRrUzuV the Red Faction Community Discord] and describe the issue you're facing.}}
{{FAQ|question|Frequent lag while playing multiplayer|Due to the game's multiplayer using a peer-to-peer networking model, and the lack of traditional dedicated servers, the "server" is hosted by one of the players in a game. Because of this, gameplay will likely be laggy at times, depending on the performance and network connection of the player chosen as the host.
* If you're using the [https://github.com/CamoRF/Red-Faction-Guerrilla-Terraform-Patch Terraform Patch], the player who starts the custom game lobby will always remain the host. This mitigates the majority of the lag if the lobby host has good connection and performance as host migration as been completely removed in the patch. }}
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{{FAQ|question|Terrain vanishes in Badlands or harpoons get stuck when fired from turrets|In Red Faction: Guerrilla (both the Steam Edition and the Re-Mars-tered version), when the framerate exceeds 120FPS for too long, a rendering glitch that causes most of the terrain to vanish can occur in the Badlands. Harpoons fired from Marauder turrets will also frequently get stuck in the turret at framerates exceeding 120FPS.
Capping the framerate at 120FPS is the only known solution if you encounter this issue, and may also prevent other subtle bugs/glitches from occurring. You can cap your framerate many different ways, including:
* Using Rivatuner Statistics Server to enforce a 120FPS limit
* Setting the game's refresh rate to 120Hz, then enabling VSync (if you have a monitor that supports 120Hz or higher; introduces input lag)
* Using Radeon Chill and setting both "Min FPS" and "Max FPS" to 120 (if you have an AMD GPU)
* Using Framerate Target Control to enforce a 120FPS limit (if you have an AMD GPU; may introduce input lag)
* Using Nvidia Control Panel to set "Max Frame Rate" to 120 (if you have an Nvidia GPU) }}
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==Frequently Asked Questions==
==Frequently Asked Questions==
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===My game is crashing! How can I get help?===
{{FAQ|question|Where can I get a copy of Red Faction: Guerrilla?|Red Faction: Guerrilla is available for purchase as a digital download or physical copy (CD).
{{Answer|If you're running the GoG version, try updating your game or use GoG Galaxy. Kaiko has indicated that some GoG users running older versions may experience crashes.}}
 
Otherwise, the best way to get help with these kinds of issues is to join [https://discord.gg/fRrUzuV the Red Faction Community Discord] and describe the issue you're facing.
 
===Where can I get a copy of Red Faction: Guerrilla?===
{{Answer|Red Faction: Guerrilla is available for purchase as a digital download or physical copy (CD).}}


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'''Physical Copy (CD):'''
'''Physical Copy (CD):'''
* [https://www.amazon.com/Red-Faction-Guerrilla-Re-Mars-tered-DVD-Windows/dp/B07F7PWTYF0 Amazon]
* [https://www.amazon.com/Red-Faction-Guerrilla-Re-Mars-tered-DVD-Windows/dp/B07F7PWTYF0 Amazon]
* [https://www.ebay.ca/sch/i.html?&_nkw=red+faction+guerrilla+pc eBay]
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===Will Red Faction: Guerrilla run on my computer?===
 
{{Answer|The minimum recommended system requirements for Red Faction: Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered are listed below.
{{FAQ|question|Will Red Faction: Guerrilla run on my computer?|The minimum recommended system requirements for Red Faction: Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered are listed below.


'''Official Red Faction: Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered Minimum System Requirements'''
'''Official Red Faction: Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered Minimum System Requirements'''
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* '''Storage:''' 32 GB available space
* '''Storage:''' 32 GB available space
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===What's the difference between Red Faction: Guerrilla Steam Edition and Red Faction: Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered?===
 
{{Answer|The key benefits of Red Faction: Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered over the original (Steam Edition) are listed below.
{{FAQ|question|What's the difference between Steam Edition and Re-Mars-tered?|The key benefits of Red Faction: Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered over the original (Steam Edition) are listed below.


* Reworked graphics, adding specular mapping and other features
* Reworked graphics, adding specular mapping and other features
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* Native 4k support
* Native 4k support
* Ability to reset destruction for all structures
* Ability to reset destruction for all structures
* Previously multiplayer-exclusive features now available in single player - different sledgehammers, backpacks, and [[Reconstructor]] as examples
* Previously multiplayer-exclusive features now available in single player - different sledgehammers, backpacks, and [[Reconstructor]] as examples.
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===Why is RF:G or RF:GR multiplayer really laggy sometimes?===
{{FAQ|question|Can I host a dedicated server for Steam Edition or Re-Mars-tered?|No, both game editions use a peer-to-peer networking model - which effectively means that dedicated servers don't exist. The "server" is hosted by one of the individual players in the game.
{{Answer|Due to RF:G and RF:GR multiplayer using a peer-to-peer networking model, and the lack of traditional dedicated servers, the "server" is hosted by one of the players in a game. Because of this, gameplay will likely be laggy at times, depending on the performance and network connection of the player chosen as the host.
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===Can I host a dedicated server for RF:G or RF:GR?===
{{FAQ|question|How can I get a copy of Red Faction: Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered for free on Steam?|If you own Red Faction: Guerrilla (Original/Steam Edition) on Steam, you'll receive a free copy of Re-Mars-tered automatically.}}
{{Answer|No, RF:G and RF:GR both use a peer-to-peer networking model - which effectively means that dedicated servers don't exist. The "server" is hosted by one of the individual players in the game.
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===Does anyone play RF:G or RF:GR multiplayer?===
{{FAQ|question|Does anyone still play multiplayer?|While both Steam Edition and Re-Mars-tered multiplayer isn't especially active, it does have players. Unfortunately, due to the playlist system and peer-to-peer networking model, it's often difficult to find other players to play with.  
{{Answer|While RF:G and RF:GR multiplayer isn't especially active, it does have players. Unfortunately, due to the playlist system and peer-to-peer networking model, it's often difficult to find other players to play with.  
* The most reliable method of finding other RF:G or RF:GR players to play with is to join [https://discord.gg/fRrUzuV the Red Faction Community Discord] and use the ''#rfg-matchmaking'' channel to attempt to organize games. The Discord supports matchmaking across all platforms on which RF:G and RF:GR were released. }}
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The most reliable method of finding other RF:G or RF:GR players to play with is to join [https://discord.gg/fRrUzuV the Red Faction Community Discord] and use the ''#rfg-matchmaking'' channel to attempt to organize games. The Discord supports matchmaking across all platforms on which RF:G and RF:GR were released.
{{FAQ|question|Can I play the game in first person?|Not natively, but two separate methods of playing in first person have been developed by the community. They're listed below, and we encourage you to join the [https://discord.gg/factionfiles FactionFiles Community Discord] if you have any further questions or would like some assistance configuring these mods.
===I have an old disc copy of Red Faction: Guerrilla from when it first came out. Can I activate it on Steam?===
 
===Can I play Red Faction: Guerrilla in first person?===
* '''RSL script loader''', developed by '''Moneyl''' (Re-Mars-tered only):<br>[https://rsl.readthedocs.io/en/latest/Installation.html Installation guide for RSL]
{{Answer|Not naively, but two separate methods of swapping RF:G to first person have been developed by the community. They're listed below, and we encourage you to join the [https://discord.gg/factionfiles FactionFiles Community Discord] if you have any further questions or would like some assistance configuring these mods.}}


* '''RSL script loader''', developed by '''Moneyl''' (Re-Mars-tered only!): [https://rsl.readthedocs.io/en/latest/Installation.html Installation guide for RSL]
* '''RFG 1st Person mod''', developed by '''MartianMadman''' (Re-Mars-tered and Steam Edition):<br>[https://github.com/MartianMadman/RFG_1stPerson Github page] }}


* '''RFG 1st Person mod''', developed by '''MartianMadman''' (Re-Mars-tered and Classic): [https://github.com/MartianMadman/RFG_1stPerson Github page]
{{FAQ|question|Can I make custom maps/levels for Red Faction: Guerrilla?|Unfortunately, the RF:G level editor ([[CLOE]]) was never released to the public.
* No method currently exists for the community to create custom maps/levels for the game, however community member moneyl has developed a tool to view and explore the game world. You can read more about the tool here:  
* [[Nanoforge_(Tool)|Nanoforge]] }}


===Can I make custom maps/levels for Red Faction: Guerrilla?===
{{FAQ|question|Where can I find Red Faction: Guerrilla mods?|[https://factionfiles.com FactionFiles.com] is the most extensive source of community-made mods and tools for Red Faction: Guerrilla.
{{Answer|Unfortunately, the RF:G level editor ([[CLOE]]) was never released to the public.}}


No method currently exists for the community to create custom maps/levels for the game, however community developer [[moneyl]] has recently been doing some awesome work on software to view and explore the RF:G game world. You can read more about his project here: [[Nanoforge_(Tool)|Nanoforge]]
While we try to maintain the most up-to-date list of community-made content at FactionFiles.com, you may also find mods on other sites, such as [https://www.nexusmods.com/redfactionguerilla/mods/ Nexus Mods].}}


===Where can I find Red Faction: Guerrilla mods?===
{{FAQ|question|Can I import my save game file from Steam Edition to Re-Mars-tered?|Yes! When starting the game for the first time, you will be asked if you wish to import any Steam Edition save game files. Alternatively, you can access this feature under Options -> Extras -> Import save data.
{{Answer|[https://factionfiles.com FactionFiles.com] is the most extensive source of community-made mods and tools for Red Faction: Guerrilla. Some specific categories of community-made Red Faction: Guerrilla files from Faction Files are listed below.


While we try to maintain the most up-to-date list of community-made content at FactionFiles.com, you may also find RF:G mods on other sites, such as [https://www.nexusmods.com/redfactionguerilla/mods/ Nexus Mods].}}
'''Important''': The "Import Save Data" option will only appear when the game found save data from the Steam Edition in its expected directory. By default, this is <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\userdata\<Your Steam ID>\20500\remote</code> }}
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'''Community File Categories:'''
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{{FAQ|question|How can I install and use Red Faction: Guerrilla mods?|'''NOTE:''' We've tried to standardize the distribution format of mods on [https://factionfiles.com FactionFiles.com] to the greatest extent possible, and this guide assumes you're installing mods from there. These steps may not work for you if you obtained a mod from another source. That being said, RF:G has no built-in mod support to speak of, so it's very difficult to detail a consistent and reliable method of installation for them. If you run into issues using a mod or have questions, join the [https://discord.gg/fRrUzuV Red Faction Community Discord] for assistance.
* [https://www.factionfiles.com/ff.php?action=files&file_category=3 Tools]
* [https://www.factionfiles.com/ff.php?action=files&file_category=29 Scripts for use with the RF:GR Script Loader]
* [https://www.factionfiles.com/ff.php?action=files&file_category=16 Mods for use with the RF:G Steam Edition Mod Manager]
* [https://www.factionfiles.com/ff.php?action=files&file_category=30 Mods for use with the RF:G Re-Mars-tered Mod Manager]
===How can I install and use Red Faction: Guerrilla mods?===
{{Answer|'''NOTE:''' We've tried to standardize the distribution format of mods on [https://factionfiles.com FactionFiles.com] to the greatest extent possible, and this guide assumes you're installing mods from there. These steps may not work for you if you obtained a mod from another source. That being said, RF:G has no built-in mod support to speak of, so it's very difficult to detail a consistent and reliable method of installation for them. If you run into issues using a mod or have questions, it's best to join the [https://discord.gg/fRrUzuV Red Faction Community Discord] for some assistance.}}


'''Installing Standalone Mods'''
'''Installing Standalone Mods'''
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** [https://www.factionfiles.com/ff.php?action=file&id=517772 Download Mod Manager for Re-Mars-tered]
** [https://www.factionfiles.com/ff.php?action=file&id=517772 Download Mod Manager for Re-Mars-tered]
* Extract the folder for your Mod Manager-compatible mod to '''\mods\''' under the Mod Manager directory.  
* Extract the folder for your Mod Manager-compatible mod to '''\mods\''' under the Mod Manager directory.  
* '''IMPORTANT''': Ensure you extract the folder for the mod, not the contents of the folder. .xml files (or other files) for a specific mod need to be in a subdirectory for that mod under '''\mods\''', not directly in the '''\mods\''' folder itself.
* '''IMPORTANT''': Ensure you extract the folder for the mod, not the contents of the folder. .xml files (or other files) for a specific mod need to be in a subdirectory for that mod under '''\mods\''', not directly in the '''\mods\''' folder itself. }}
 
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===How can I get a copy of Red Faction: Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered for free on Steam?===
{{Answer|If you own Red Faction: Guerrilla (Original/Steam Edition) on Steam, you'll receive a free copy of Re-Mars-tered automatically.}}
 
===Can I import my save game file from Steam Edition to Re-Mars-tered?===
{{Answer|Yes! When starting the game for the first time, you will be asked if you wish to import any Steam Edition save game files. Alternatively, you can access this feature under Options -> Extras -> Import save data.}}
 
''Important:'' The "Import save data" option will only appear when the game found save data from the steam version in the default directory. Normally, this is C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\userdata\<Your Steam ID>\20500\remote


===Where are RF:G and RF:GR's config and savegame files stored?===
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