This utility allows you to add servers to a list to ping and join them. If you are using this because someone told you it was necessary to join games, please see the lobby fix.
This download includes several patches to get your DF1 up and running.
Lobby + Startup.htm + Novawrld.exe Fix
- Fixes all port forwarding and lobby issues.
- Allows you to select the official NovaWorld lobby or alternate NOVAHQ lobby.
- Includes an updated Novawrld.exe
Copy all files from the "DF1_Fixer" folder to your games folder. Replace all files when asked.
Win10/11 Fix **(Only if you have borders or a grey screen)**
- Use this to remove borders, enable full screen and fix the grey screen issues in recent Windows 10 / Windows 11 versions.
- You can use the dgVoodooCpl.exe to play with the graphic options but the provided dgVoodoo.conf has tested to work.
- You do not need to run dgVoodooCpl.exe with the game. Just drop the files in the games folder and forget about it.
- Read more about dgVoodoo here: https://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2/
Copy all files from the "Win11Fix" folder to your games folder. Replace all files when asked
STEAM USERS: DO NOT ALLOW STEAM TO VERIFY GAME FILES OR EVERYTHING WILL BE OVERWRITTEN.
90% OF PROBLEMS CAN BE SOLVED BY INSTALLING THE GAME SOMEWHERE OTHER THAN C:/Program Files/*
This download includes several patches to get your DF2 up and running.
DF2 UNFREEZE FIX
- When your DF2 game appears to freeze, simply press the INSERT key on your keyboard and your game should resume like normal.
- HUGE thanks and full credit to Frank on the Novahq.net forums for information on how to fix this terrible freeze bug!
DF2 64Hz Update***CLIENTS MUST HAVE THIS 64hz PATCH TO JOIN 64hz SERVERS***
- Increases the tick rate for the game for smoother online play.
- HUGE thanks and full credit to Big Baked Bean for creating the 64Hz patch!
Lobby + VON Fix
- Corrected the NovaWorld hostname so the game appears in the NovaWorld lobby.
- Disables VON on game launch. Do not go into the VON settings in game or it will still crash.
Startup.htm + IBrowse.dll Fix
- Allows you to select the official NovaWorld lobby or alternate NOVAHQ lobby.
- Updated IBrowse enables smoother fonts in the lobby.
Copy all files from the "DF2_Fixer" folder to your games folder. Replace all files when asked.
Win10/11 Fix **(Only if you have borders or a grey screen)**
- Use this to remove borders, enable full screen and fix the grey screen issues in recent Windows 10 / Windows 11 versions.
- You can use the dgVoodooCpl.exe to play with the graphic options but the provided dgVoodoo.conf has tested to work.
- You do not need to run dgVoodooCpl.exe with the game. Just drop the files in the games folder and forget about it.
- Read more about dgVoodoo here: https://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2/
Copy all files from the "Win11Fix" folder to your games folder. Replace all files when asked
STEAM USERS: DO NOT ALLOW STEAM TO VERIFY GAME FILES OR EVERYTHING WILL BE OVERWRITTEN.
90% OF PROBLEMS CAN BE SOLVED BY INSTALLING THE GAME SOMEWHERE OTHER THAN C:/Program Files/*
Use this to get hexed letters in your name. For DF1 only. Put the game path in the "Check Directory" field and it will find your player saves automatically.
***ISSUES?***
If you are having problems with this name editor, try downloading and running the path fixer and try again.
Remote Manager You can even remotely administer your server just as if you were sitting at the console. Just install Black Hawk Down Remote Manager on any machine for full remote host capability. Everything you can do in Server Manager is available remotely using this tool. Features Manage server configuration, gameplay, and team options Tweak options before and during the game Control the server remotely as if you were there Create multiple remote users and security levels Live map manager Detailed player management and logging Built in ban tool and ban list manager Comprehensive chat viewer and logger Supports multiple server configurations Tweak hidden server options Override the default game port Supports game mods Override Host player name on dedicated servers Supports COOP and KOTH game types Manage multiple servers on one machine Punt, Ban, or Slap players with a click of a button Automatically Punt/Ban for foul language Send automated text messages to the server Ban full or partial player names Schedule tasks to start or stop your server automatically And much more!
**THE REMOTE MANAGER DOWNLOAD WAS REMOVED FROM NOVAHQ BECAUSE GOOGLE AND MOZILLA THINK THE "REMOTE" ASPECT IS A VIRUS. IT IS NOT, BUT PEOPLE WERE GETTING WARNINGS THAT NOVAHQ CONTAINED FILES WITH VIRUSES BECAUSE OF THAT FILE. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DOWNLOAD THE REMOVE MANAGER, JUST CONTACT US OR USE THE FORUMS. I'LL SEND YOU A LINK TO IT.**
Server Manager The unmatched capability of Server Manager allows the host to manage all aspect of gameplay. From game options to hidden options, from player lists to ban lists, Server Manager has it all. Use built in tools to make you server management easier and more productive. These tools will help you manage Map Rotations, Ban Lists, Player Lists, and more! Features Manage server configuration, gameplay, and team options Tweak options before and during the game Control the server remotely as if you were there Create multiple remote users and security levels Live map manager Detailed player management and logging Built in ban tool and ban list manager Comprehensive chat viewer and logger Supports multiple server configurations Tweak hidden server options Override the default game port Supports game mods Override Host player name on dedicated servers Supports COOP and KOTH game types Manage multiple servers on one machine Punt, Ban, or Slap players with a click of a button Automatically Punt/Ban for foul language Send automated text messages to the server Ban full or partial player names Schedule tasks to start or stop your server automatically And much more!
**THE REMOTE MANAGER DOWNLOAD WAS REMOVED FROM NOVAHQ BECAUSE GOOGLE AND MOZILLA THINK THE "REMOTE" ASPECT IS A VIRUS. IT IS NOT, BUT PEOPLE WERE GETTING WARNINGS THAT NOVAHQ CONTAINED FILES WITH VIRUSES BECAUSE OF THAT FILE. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DOWNLOAD THE REMOVE MANAGER, JUST CONTACT US OR USE THE FORUMS. I'LL SEND YOU A LINK TO IT.**
This tool is a replacement for the RAT DOS window and provides a graphicsl user interface to the remote tool built into Joint Operations. It provides all the features available via the RAT DOS tool, but in a graphical environment.
**THIS FILE WAS REMOVED TO DO GOOGLE AND MOZILLA SUSPECTING IT CONTAINED A VIRUS. IT DOES NOT CONTAIN A VIRUS BUT WE REMOVED IT TO PLEASE GOOGLE CHROME AND FIREFOX. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DOWNLOAD THIS FILE, CONTACT US OR USE THE FORUMS AND WE'LL SEND YOU A LINK TO IT. **
To install this patch, just unzip the files into the main game folder, open the batch file "INSTALL_UPDATE_1_3d.bat", and let the "pack" program do the hard work for you.
You only need this if you are playing on 1.3c or below. Please check the version before applying this patch.
Fixes:
Missing particle and explosion sound effects added to some objects.
Some small sound changes.
Added dialogs from DFBHD.
Standalone version of the JOStats that is compatible with PHP 5.6+. For use with the BAB.Stats Multi Tracker v3
Please make sure you read the Readme.txt file before you install or upgrade your stats. It has all the information you need to install / upgrade your JOStats. If you need more help, please post in the forums here.
DF1/DF2 Name & Macro Editor. The lacieedpathfix.exe file helps the lacieed name editor find your game paths if you have a downloadable version of the game from Steam or NovaLogic. The fix also allows the editor to work in Windows 7 through Windows 10.
If you are looking for a DF1 name editor, also look here: DF1 Player Editor