Dfx Faq

[Chrispy]

Hey admins, the DFX FAQ forum only contains so little FAQs.

If you want, feel free to let me add a few good Q and As in there. Thanks.

Chris

[Scott]

Post them in this thread and we'll review em..

[Hellfighter]

Hey Chris you own Delta Force Xtreme?

[Chrispy]

Originally posted by Scott
Post them in this thread and we'll review em..

Gimme a while...

And yah, I'll start thinking of more tomorrow.

Chris

[Chrispy]

How do I update my copy of DFX?

Go to Start > Programs > NovaLogic > Delta Force Xtreme > Update Game. It is preferred that you update the game via the updater rather than downloading it manually as it is bigger. The update is known as the ''DFX Single File Update''.

Version Update
1.6.9.3 Multiplayer end-game score screens have been updated to more accurately display the winner of the game, and how the game concluded.
1.6.9.3 Players will now be able to see their total NovaWorld experience points on the HUD while playing in a Nova stat game. More information on this available on the NovaWorld Forums.
1.6.9.3 Users will now be punted if after entering a server they fail to spawn or provide other input within 6 minutes of joining.
1.6.9.3 Flashbangs will now function accurately in DM and KOTH.
1.6.9.3 In King of the Hill and Deathmatch the score list will no longer overlap the game information in the lower right hand corner.
1.6.9.3 The crosshair will render more accurately in 1024x768 resolutions.
1.6.9.3 When a player dies, a respawn timer will now appear to indicate how long until a player may spawn.
1.6.9.3 In-game leveling works accurately now.
1.6.9.3 Deathmatch & King of the Hill games will no longer sort kill list based on experience, but rather on the winner determinant value. In Deathmatch it's kills, & in King of the Hill its time in zone.
1.6.9.3 NovaWorld games can now restrict players from servers based on a player’s total number of kills.
1.6.9.3 Emplaced weapons ammo has been updated to behave in a manner consistent with the rest of the ammo in the game.
1.6.9.3 Re-balanced enemy AI ammo to behave in a manner consistent with the rest of the ammo in the game.
1.6.9.3 The four levels of HUD detail have been re-addressed. There is now Default -> Brief -> Minimal -> None.
1.6.9.3 An option to enable or disable the Experience Reward Sound Effects was added to the Audio options menu.
1.6.9.3 The KOTH Hot Zone now changes colors on the GPS map based on which team has more time in the Hot Zone.
1.6.9.3 In-game changes to video resolution will now produce a confirmation message before applying the changes.
1.6.9.3 There is now a server-side option for “hit feedback”. This option defaults to on and is accessible from the game.cfg configurations file. The field name is “hitfeedback”.
1.6.9.3 Host Messages are now subject to a profanity filter.
1.6.9.3 References to HUD map in game have been changed from “Spin Map” to “GPS”.
1.6.9.3 The video options pre-configured settings have been renamed to “Recommended Settings”, “Maximum Performance” and “Maximum Detail”.
1.6.9.3 • The in-game information and scoring screen has been updated to more accurately convey scoring information to the end user.
1.6.9.3 The in-game options menu will no longer run off the screen when in 1024 x 768 resolution.
1.6.9.3 Checking “Remember My Login” in Joint Operations on NovaWorld will no longer cause DFX to ‘forget’ your login info.
1.6.9.3 All "Intense Combat" references have been changed to "Combat”.
1.6.9.3 Fixed “Commander of the Ar” bug – The longer rank titles were being truncated. They now display the full title for in-game leveling and on the stats web pages.
1.6.9.3 The NovaWorld account Help button has been updated with information.
1.6.9.3 Returning to the NovaWorld login screen will no longer break the Tab key functionality.
1.6.9.3 The NovaWorld login screen will no longer “Auto-Login”.
1.6.9.3 The NovaWorld menu’s “Assortment” button has been renamed to “All”.
1.6.9.3 The NovaWorld menu’s “Misc” tab has been renamed to “My Account".
1.6.9.3 NovaWorld menus and campaign lists will now support advanced and beginner servers for NovaWorld stat games. Inclusion and exclusion rules for these games are based on the number of kills a player has.
1.6.9.3 We now display the user’s Total NovaWorld experience points and session experience points (those you have accumulated since logging in) on the HUD in game when playing in a NovaWorld Stat server.
1.6.9.3 Improved ping code to provide more accurate ping times.
1.6.9.3 All references to "Sniper" missions have changed to change to "Sniper (Advanced)" missions.
1.6.5.0 Implemented new NovaWorld menus
1.6.5.0 Fixed a couple of bugs related to stability.
1.6.5.0 Fixed a couple of art related bugs.
1.6.5.0 Fixed a couple of sound related bugs.
1.6.5.0 Fixed several bugs related to missions.


What can be expected in DFX?

• Over 60 levels of combat to test your CQB and long range engagement skills as a Delta Force Operator.

• As a member of the elite Delta Force re-deploy in over 20 graphically enhanced single player missions – the best of the best from the original game.

• Additional new single player missions created especially for Delta Force®: Xtreme™ add a new challenge for hardened Delta Operators.

• Take your friends into battle in over 20 co-operative missions.

• Over 20 multiplayer levels include; Deathmatch, King of the Hill, Team King of the Hill, Team Deathmatch and Capture the Flag game modes.

• Play in games with up to 32 players online via NovaWorld with 6 multiplayer games to choose from†
STAT tracking – (NEW FEATURE TO DF1) you can now see how good you are compared to every other
Delta Force Operator out there and watch your rankings climb as your skills improve!

• Cheat Crackdown – the new game engine allows for cheaters to be more easily tracked and banned.

• Graphic and assets overhaul immerses you in a more realistic and interactive gaming environment. NEW WEATHER EFFECTS include snow and rain.


How can I play stats in DFX?

You must play NovaWorld's Stat-Hosted games. *
* You must login using a NovaWorld account to play.


How do I play LAN?

LAN is playable in DFX but only by logging in using a NovaWorld account. This was done because of piracy issues.


What NovaWorld servers are there in the DFX game lobby?

Ground Zero
Infiltration
Last Stand
Lock N Load
Overkill
Rapid Strike
Sledgehammer
Wolfpack

There is mostly four of each server stated above. The least is 2.


Chris