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==Common Issues when Launching Red Faction== | ==Common Issues when Launching Red Faction== | ||
===Nothing happens when I try to launch the game, or it launches but immediately crashes=== | |||
===Error "Please insert Red Faction CD 2"=== | ===Error "Please insert Red Faction CD 2"=== | ||
===Error "Unable to initialize DirectX 8.0"=== | ===Error "Unable to initialize DirectX 8.0"=== | ||
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===Submarine explodes after Geothermal Plant=== | ===Submarine explodes after Geothermal Plant=== | ||
===Game is stuttering, glitching, warping, or presenting speed issues while playing=== | ===Game is stuttering, glitching, warping, or presenting speed issues while playing=== | ||
=== | ===I'm unable to shoot, move, or jump=== | ||
===Game has severe graphical issues=== | ===Game has severe graphical issues=== | ||
===I'm getting severe framerate/FPS drops=== | |||
===Game crashes when I pick up items=== | |||
===Game crashes when I attach pistol silencer, or when I get the "monkey suit"=== | |||
===Sound from vehicles/robots/weapons is very loud or cuts off=== | ===Sound from vehicles/robots/weapons is very loud or cuts off=== | ||
===HUD elements are all jumbled together in top left corner of screen=== | ===HUD elements are all jumbled together in top left corner of screen=== | ||
===Rail Driver scope is bugged and displaying yellow lines=== | |||
===Rail Driver scope bugged and displaying yellow lines=== | |||
===Character reflection in mirrors is broken=== | ===Character reflection in mirrors is broken=== | ||
===Audio in cutscenes isn't synced with facial animations=== | ===Audio in cutscenes isn't synced with facial animations=== | ||
=== | ===Can't jump out of water=== | ||
===Odd graphical or audio issues after the game has been open for a while=== | ===Odd graphical or audio issues after the game has been open for a while=== | ||
===After loading a saved game, I'm in a different place in the level and lost all my weapons=== | ===After loading a saved game, I'm in a different place in the level and I lost all my weapons=== | ||
==Frequently Asked Questions== | ==Frequently Asked Questions== | ||
Revision as of 13:39, 26 August 2020
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.
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Common Issues when Launching Red Faction
Nothing happens when I try to launch the game, or it launches but immediately crashes
Error "Please insert Red Faction CD 2"
Error "Unable to initialize DirectX 8.0"
Error "At least 8 MB of available video memory is required"
Error "Unable to read project sound information. Is bluebeard.bty missing?"
===Error "Unsupported game executable has been detected."