=3(sec)
Dec 3 00:35:51 bestdownload xinetd[18454]: EXIT: smtp status=1 pid=25961 duration=11(sec)
Dec 3 00:35:53 bestdownload xinetd[18454]: EXIT: smtp status=0 pid=25987 duration=4(sec)
Dec 3 00:35:56 bestdownload xinetd[18454]: EXIT: smtp status=1 pid=25990 duration=7(sec)
Dec 3 00:35:57 bestdownload xinetd[18454]: START: smtp pid=26001 from=112.153.137.20
Dec 3 00:35:57 bestdownload xinetd[18454]: START: smtp pid=26003 from=94.178.217.165
Dec 3 00:36:00 bestdownload xinetd[18454]: EXIT: smtp status=1 pid=26001 duration=3(sec)
Dec 3 00:36:01 bestdownload xinetd[18454]: EXIT: smtp status=1 pid=26003 duration=4(sec)
Dec 3 00:36:07 bestdownload xinetd[18454]: START: smtp pid=26020 from=116.118.16.118
Dec 3 00:36:07 bestdownload xinetd[18454]: START: smtp pid=26022 from=116.71.90.117
Dec 3 00:36:11 bestdownload xinetd[18454]: EXIT: smtp status=1 pid=25834 duration=74(sec)
Dec 3 00:36:11 bestdownload xinetd[18454]: START: smtp pid=26033 from=202.155.245.193
Dec 3 00:36:13 bestdownload xinetd[18454]: START: smtp pid=26039 from=218.53.71.9
Dec 3 00:36:16 bestdownload xinetd[18454]: EXIT: smtp status=0 pid=26033 duration=5(sec)
Dec 3 00:36:18 bestdownload xinetd[18454]: START: smtp pid=26048 from=61.31.164.219
Dec 3 00:36:18 bestdownload xinetd[18454]: START: smtp pid=26049 from=123.20.167.213
Dec 3 00:36:20 bestdownload xinetd[18454]: START: smtp pid=26058 from=84.22.140.186
Dec 3 00:36:21 bestdownload xinetd[18454]: EXIT: smtp status=1 pid=26020 duration=14(sec)
Dec 3 00:36:22 bestdownload xinetd[18454]: EXIT: smtp status=1 pid=26048 duration=4(sec)
Dec 3 00:36:22 bestdownload xinetd[18454]: START: smtp pid=26062 from=118.96.241.173
Dec 3 00:36:22 bestdownload xinetd[18454]: EXIT: smtp status=1 pid=26049 duration=4(sec)
Dec 3 00:36:24 bestdownload xinetd[18454]: EXIT: smtp status=0 pid=26058 duration=4(sec)
Dec 3 00:36:25 bestdownload xinetd[18454]: START: smtp pid=26068 from=210.89.66.136
Dec 3 00:36:25 bestdownload xinetd[18454]: EXIT: smtp status=1 pid=25956 duration=46(sec)
Dec 3 00:36:26 bestdownload xinetd[18454]: START: smtp pid=26087 from=116.98.6.100
Dec 3 00:36:26 bestdownload xinetd[18454]: START: smtp pid=26089 from=80.188.167.194
Dec 3 00:36:27 bestdownload xinetd[18454]: EXIT: smtp status=1 pid=26062 duration=5(sec)
Dec 3 00:36:30 bestdownload xinetd[18454]: EXIT: smtp status=0 pid=26089 duration=4(sec)
Dec 3 00:36:31 bestdownload xinetd[18454]: EXIT: smtp status=1 pid=26087 duration=5(sec)
Dec 3 00:36:32 bestdownload xinetd[18454]: START: smtp pid=26100 from=95.84.16.32
Dec 3 00:36:33 bestdownload xinetd[18454]: EXIT: smtp status=1 pid=26039 duration=20(sec)
Dec 3 00:36:35 bestdownload xinetd[18454]: EXIT: smtp status=1 pid=26068 duration=10(sec)
Dec 3 00:36:38 bestdownload xinetd[18454]: EXIT: smtp status=1 pid=26100 duration=6(sec)
Dec 3 00:36:47 bestdownload xinetd[18454]: START: smtp pid=26114 from=62.118.122.20
Dec 3 00:36:49 bestdownload xinetd[18454]: START: smtp pid=26118 from=222.252.82.244
Dec 3 00:36:51 bestdownload xinetd[18454]: EXIT: smtp status=1 pid=26114 duration=4(sec)
Dec 3 00:36:53 bestdownload xinetd[18454]: EXIT: smtp status=1 pid=26118 duration=4(sec)
Dec 3 00:36:54 bestdownload xinetd[18454]: START: smtp pid=26126 from=91.211.127.1
Dec 3 00:36:55 bestdownload xinetd[18454]: START: smtp pid=26128 from=121.166.183.29
Dec 3 00:36:56 bestdownload xinetd[18454]: START: smtp pid=26133 from=123.24.243.66
Dec 3 00:36:56 bestdownload xinetd[18454]: START: smtp pid=26135 from=212.26.185.55
Dec 3 00:36:57 bestdownload xinetd[18454]: START: smtp pid=26137 from=87.3.208.139
Dec 3 00:36:58 bestdownload xinetd[18454]: EXIT: smtp status=1 pid=26126 duration=4(sec)
Dec 3 00:36:59 bestdownload xinetd[18454]: START: smtp pid=26142 from=203.210.249.4
Dec 3 00:37:00 bestdownload xinetd[18454]: EXIT: smtp status=0 pid=26135 duration=4(sec)
Dec 3 00:37:01 bestdownload xinetd[18454]: START: smtp pid=26148 from=222.254.112.106
Dec 3 00:37:01 bestdownload xinetd[18454]: EXIT: smtp status=1 pid=26137 duration=4(sec)
Dec 3 00:37:02 bestdownload xinetd[18454]: EXIT: smformance.
The console command "comhunkmegs" allows you to specify the amount
of physical RAM for Q3A's use. Here's how to use it:
READ CAREFULLY...
I. Go to Start->Run->Browse to your Q3A folder
II. Click on the quake3.exe icon and select "Open"
III. The box should say "C:/program files/quake3arena/quake3.exe" (with quotes)
IV. OUTSIDE the quotes, add a space, then +set com_hunkMegs x
V. Then hit "OK"; Q3A will launch
VI. After the game loads type in the console /com_hunkMegs and hit enter
It should say used x default 56
Where x refers to the amount of RAM you want to use for Q3A.
NOTE: It is NOT recommended to use a value of x more than 3/4 of your
available physical RAM.
[6.5.5]: Modem
--------------
Always update your modem drivers to the latest.
From HQH's Half-Life FAQ:
"Winmodem is not the best choice for online gaming. In fact, they
just plain out suck. The reason is that Winmodem relies on the CPU
to do most of it's job. That's a major no-no, and a small performance
hit to your overall PC speed. Avoid getting a Winmodem at all cost.
Don't care if it's a low price. Get cheap stuff, suffer cheap stuff's
consequences. Go and buy a regular modem, and make sure it's not a
Winmodem."
If the Windows 9x computer isn't showing the correct connection
speed when connected to the internet, follow these steps.
1. Click on the Start button
2. Go to Settings and select Control Panel
3. Double-click the System icon
4. Select the Device Manager tab
5. Click the [+] next to Modem and double-click the modem you use
6. Select the Connection tab and click the Advanced button
7. In the Extra Settings field, add "W2" without the quotes (if settings are
already present in the Extra Settings field, add "&W2" to the end of the
current settings)
8. Click the OK button to exit the Advanced Connection Settings
9. Click the OK button to exit the modem properties box
10. Click the OK button to exit the System Properties box
11. Reconnect. Dial-up Networking should now display your current connect
speed.
[6.5.5.1]: Dual 56K
```````````````````
Channel bonding has no effect on ping ie. no matter how many 56K
connections you use, your ping will still be that of a single 56K.
This translates to ISDN as well. Using 2B channels has no better
latency than 1B channel.
[6.5.6]: Sound
--------------
Quake 3 Arena officially supports Aureal's A3D. Creative Lab's
Environmental Audio (EAX), the other major contender, is not supported.
[6.5.7]: Video
--------------
You MUST have a 3D-accelerator to play Q3A since software rendering
is not included in the game. Q3A takes advantage of OpenGL to perform
hardware-rendering.
[6.5.7.1]: 3dfx
```````````````
Q3A supports 3dfx cards by OpenGL. Choose Voodoo instead of default
driver to let your Voodoo x cards run as your hardware acceleration.
Please update your 3dfx video card with the latest drivers. Currently
the latest reference drivers are the DX7 beta drivers. You can get them at:
http://www.3dfxgamers.com
If you get this error: "Mutual exclusion prohibits this", then
this means that there are two programs try to use the Voodoo 2 card at
the same time. Do Ctrl+Alt+Del to see if anything else is using your
Voodoo 2 card.
[6.5.7.2]: Multiple 3D Cards
````````````````````````````
Go to http://www.3dfiles.com/utility/ and go under Multiple
Video Cards section. Click the link and it should give you multiple
programs to choose from to let you switch from 3D cards, like the
TNT/Voodoo x for an example.
[6.5.7.3]: NVidia
`````````````````
Video too dark with your TNT2 card?
-Try adding this line to your autoexec.cfg file in your Q3A\baseq3
folder seta r_gamma "1.900000"
=================================
CHAPTER [7]: IMPROVING PERFOMANCE
=================================
[7.1]: Q3A Tweaks
=================
[7.1.1]: CFG File
-----------------
[7.1.2]: Video Settings
-----------------------
You should experiment with the detail settings in Q3A to find
one that balances between speed and detail. Go to Settings->System to do
so. I recommend the highest setting
Version 3.1.2000
S I L V E R S T R E A M 'S
Q U A K E ]I[ A R E N A
F A Q
Unofficial Quake 3 Arena FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Compiled By: SilverStream [AGQ3]
E-mail: cqyyong@hotmail.com
=======================================================================
=======================================================================
TABLE OF CONTENTS
[1] Introduction
[1.1] About
[1.2] Contact
[1.3] Credits
[1.4] Notices
[1.4.1] Disclaimer
[1.4.2] Distribution
[1.4.3] Trademark/Copyright
[2] Quake 3 Arena-Frequently Asked Questions
[2.1] General
[2.1.1] Backflip Jumps
[2.1.2] CD-Check and CD-Key
[2.1.3] Changing FOV
[2.1.4] Console
[2.1.5] Controllers
[2.1.6] Curved Surfaces
[2.1.7] EAX/A3D
[2.1.8] Force Feedback
[2.1.9] Frames-Per-Second
[2.1.10] Game Engine
[2.1.11] Levels/Maps
[2.1.12] Medals
[2.1.13] PAK Format
[2.1.14] Power-Ups
[2.1.14.1] Armor
[2.1.14.2] Health
[2.1.14.3] Others
[2.1.15] Playing/Recording Demos
[2.1.16] Quake 3 Game Credits
[2.1.17] Quake 3 Demo
[2.1.18] Screenshots
[2.1.19] System Requirements
[2.1.20] Third Person Perspective
[2.1.21] Versions
[2.1.22] Weapons
[2.1.22.1] About
[2.1.22.2] Descriptions
[2.1.22.3] Rail Gun
[2.1.22.4] Special Jumps
[2.2] Single-Player
[2.2.1] Bots
[2.2.1.1] About
[2.2.1.2] Description
[2.2.2] Bot Autochat
[2.2.3] Cheats
[2.2.4] Difficulty Levels
[2.2.5] Saving
[2.3] Multi-Player
[2.3.1] Changing Color Name
[2.3.2] Modes
[2.3.2.1] Capture-The-Flag
[2.3.2.2] Free-For-All
[2.3.2.3] Team Deathmatch
[2.3.2.4] Tournament
[2.3.3] Options
[2.3.3.1] Internet
[2.3.3.2] LAN
[2.3.4] Ping
[2.3.5] Server-Hosting
[3] Modifications
[4] Editing
[4.1] CFG Files
[4.2] PK3 Files
[5] Official Releases
[6] Troubleshooting
[6.1] Before Getting Started
[6.1.1] Help System
[6.1.2] Scandisk/Defrag
[6.2] Bugs/Errors
[6.3] CD-Key Issues
[6.4] Directx
[6.5] PC Hardware
[6.5.1] CD-ROM
[6.5.2] Controller
[6.5.3] CPU
[6.5.4] Memory
[6.5.5] Modem
[6.5.5.1]: Dual 56K
[6.5.6] Sound
[6.5.7] Video
[6.5.7.1] 3dfx
[6.5.7.2] Multiple 3D Cards
[6.5.7.3] NVidia
[7] Improving Performance
[7.1] Q3A Tweaks
[7.1.1] CFG File
[7.1.2] Video Settings
[7.2] PC Tweaks
[7.2.1] CPU Overclocking
[7.2.2] Multiplayer
[7.2.2.1] Netgraph
[7.2.2.2] Modem
[7.2.2.3] Rate
[7.2.3] Windows 9x
[7.2.3.1] Ctrl-Alt-Del
[7.2.3.2] Defrag
[7.2.3.3] Scandisk
[7.2.3.4] Swap File
[7.3] Updates
[7.3.1] Drivers
[7.3.2] PC
[7.3.3] Quake 3 Arena
[8] Internet Resources
[8.1] Forums
[8.2] Utilities
[8.3] Web Sites
[9] History
=======================================================================
=======================================================================
=========================
CHAPTER [1]: INTRODUCTION
=========================
[1.1]: About
============
Thanks for picking up a copy of my FAQ and welcome to the first
release of my unofficial Quake3 Arena F.A.Q. "Unofficial" means it's not
supported or endorsed by id S
-those with pings <150ms; usually use higher-quality internet connections
eg. cable, ISDN
II.HPBs (High-Ping-Bastage)
-those with pings >150ms; usually use lower-quality internet connections
eg. analog modems (56kbps and below)
Things to take note of:
If you're a LPB joining a server where most players are HPBs, it
is generally considered polite to ask first if they mind.
If you're a HPB on a server where there are LPBs, never whine
about your ping when you lose. You can always leave and join another
server.
You can view your ping during a multiplayer game by pressing
the F1 key.
For more information, visit sections 6.5.5 and 7.2.2.
[2.3.5]: Server-Hosting
-----------------------
Here are some links related to server-hosting for Linux & NT:
-Quake III Arena Server Setup Guide for Linux & NT
http://www.3dgw.com/guides/q3a/
-Quake III Arena Linux Dedicated server Binary
http://www.quake3world.com/files/linuxq3ded-1_11-i386_tar.gz
==========================
CHAPTER [3]: MODIFICATIONS
==========================
None as of yet.
====================
CHAPTER [4]: EDITING
====================
[4.1]: CFG Files
================
Use Notepad to view the contents of the q3config.cfg file.
[4.2]: PK3 Files
================
Use a Zip program to view the contents of the .pk3 file. I recommend
Winzip, a great shareware utility at http://www.winzip.com.
==============================
CHAPTER [5]: OFFICIAL RELEASES
==============================
No patches as of yet.
============================
CHAPTER [6]: TROUBLESHOOTING
============================
[6.1]: Before Getting Started
=============================
[6.1.1]: Help System
--------------------
Make sure you take a look at the included Q3A help system. This can
help to solve many common problems that you might be experiencing.
To view it, just insert your Q3A CD and select "Help" on the
autorun screen.
[6.1.2]: Scandisk/Defrag
------------------------
It is recommended that you use ScanDisk to scan for HDD errors
and use Disk Defragmenter to defragment your HDD. Visit sections 7.2.4.3
for defragmentation information, and section 7.2.4.2 for ScanDisk
information.
[6.2]: Bugs/Errors
==================
[6.3]: CD-Key Issues
====================
Remember to enter your CD key in lower case letters. If you do this
through the menu it's automatic, but if you set it from the console, upper
case letters will not work.
Please post all your CD-key problems to Activision/id Software and
NOT the AGQ3 newsgroup.
Just a reminder, do NOT email me or post on AGQ3 asking/begging
for CD-keys. You will NOT get them. Prepare to get flamed if you continue
to do so.
[6.4]: Directx
==============
The latest, Microsoft release Direct X7. DX7 is on the Quake 3 CD.
You can get the latest version of Direct X via:
http://www.microsoft.com/directx/
If you have any trouble with Direct X x.x, then you can remove
Direct X x.x by getting a program at:
http://www.ebrink.com/dxun/Direct.htm
[6.5]: PC Hardware
==================
[6.5.1]: CD-ROM
---------------
CD-ROM speed doesn't matter much if you've installed the full
version of Q3 as the CD is only used for authentication purposes in the
single-player game.
Updating your CD-ROM drivers would generally help. Go to
your CD-ROM manufacture's web site and download any new released
drivers for your CD-ROM drives.
[6.5.2]: Controller
-------------------
For PS2 mouse users, there's a utility called PS2rate written by
Juha Kujala. This little program will basically adjust the sampling rate
for a PS/2 mouse to equal or surpass that of the USB mouse.
You can get PS2rate at:
http://www.rocketdownload.com/Details/Util/ps2rate.htm
[6.5.3]: CPU
------------
Quake 2 offically supports Intel and AMD processors. SMP is supported
too. To activate it, type in "/r_smp 1" in the console.
[6.5.4]: Memory
---------------
Quake 3 Arena has a memory requirement of 64megs. While this might
be sufficient for most users, my recommendation is to aim for 128megs-
you'll get a lot less disk-thrashing and better per
-those with pings <150ms; usually use higher-quality internet connections
eg. cable, ISDN
II.HPBs (High-Ping-Bastage)
-those with pings >150ms; usually use lower-quality internet connections
eg. analog modems (56kbps and below)
Things to take note of:
If you're a LPB joining a server where most players are HPBs, it
is generally considered polite to ask first if they mind.
If you're a HPB on a server where there are LPBs, never whine
about your ping when you lose. You can always leave and join another
server.
You can view your ping during a multiplayer game by pressing
the F1 key.
For more information, visit sections 6.5.5 and 7.2.2.
[2.3.5]: Server-Hosting
-----------------------
Here are some links related to server-hosting for Linux & NT:
-Quake III Arena Server Setup Guide for Linux & NT
http://www.3dgw.com/guides/q3a/
-Quake III Arena Linux Dedicated server Binary
http://www.quake3world.com/files/linuxq3ded-1_11-i386_tar.gz
==========================
CHAPTER [3]: MODIFICATIONS
==========================
None as of yet.
====================
CHAPTER [4]: EDITING
====================
[4.1]: CFG Files
================
Use Notepad to view the contents of the q3config.cfg file.
[4.2]: PK3 Files
================
Use a Zip program to view the contents of the .pk3 file. I recommend
Winzip, a great shareware utility at http://www.winzip.com.
==============================
CHAPTER [5]: OFFICIAL RELEASES
==============================
No patches as of yet.
============================
CHAPTER [6]: TROUBLESHOOTING
============================
[6.1]: Before Getting Started
=============================
[6.1.1]: Help System
--------------------
Make sure you take a look at the included Q3A help system. This can
help to solve many common problems that you might be experiencing.
To view it, just insert your Q3A CD and select "Help" on the
autorun screen.
[6.1.2]: Scandisk/Defrag
------------------------
It is recommended that you use ScanDisk to scan for HDD errors
and use Disk Defragmenter to defragment your HDD. Visit sections 7.2.4.3
for defragmentation information, and section 7.2.4.2 for ScanDisk
information.
[6.2]: Bugs/Errors
==================
[6.3]: CD-Key Issues
====================
Remember to enter your CD key in lower case letters. If you do this
through the menu it's automatic, but if you set it from the console, upper
case letters will not work.
Please post all your CD-key problems to Activision/id Software and
NOT the AGQ3 newsgroup.
Just a reminder, do NOT email me or post on AGQ3 asking/begging
for CD-keys. You will NOT get them. Prepare to get flamed if you continue
to do so.
[6.4]: Directx
==============
The latest, Microsoft release Direct X7. DX7 is on the Quake 3 CD.
You can get the latest version of Direct X via:
http://www.microsoft.com/directx/
If you have any trouble with Direct X x.x, then you can remove
Direct X x.x by getting a program at:
http://www.ebrink.com/dxun/Direct.htm
[6.5]: PC Hardware
==================
[6.5.1]: CD-ROM
---------------
CD-ROM speed doesn't matter much if you've installed the full
version of Q3 as the CD is only used for authentication purposes in the
single-player game.
Updating your CD-ROM drivers would generally help. Go to
your CD-ROM manufacture's web site and download any new released
drivers for your CD-ROM drives.
[6.5.2]: Controller
-------------------
For PS2 mouse users, there's a utility called PS2rate written by
Juha Kujala. This little program will basically adjust the sampling rate
for a PS/2 mouse to equal or surpass that of the USB mouse.
You can get PS2rate at:
http://www.rocketdownload.com/Details/Util/ps2rate.htm
[6.5.3]: CPU
------------
Quake 2 offically supports Intel and AMD processors. SMP is supported
too. To activate it, type in "/r_smp 1" in the console.
[6.5.4]: Memory
---------------
Quake 3 Arena has a memory requirement of 64megs. While this might
be sufficient for most users, my recommendation is to aim for 128megs-
you'll get a lot less disk-thrashing and better performance.
The console command "comhunkmegs" allows you to specify the amount
of physical RAM for Q3A's use. Here's how to use it:
READ CAREFULLY...
I. Go to Start->Run->Browse to your Q3A folder
II. Click on the quake3.exe icon and select "Open"
III. The box should say "C:/program files/quake3arena/quake3.exe" (with quotes)
IV. OUTSIDE the quotes, add a space, then +set com_hunkMegs x
V. Then hit "OK"; Q3A will launch
VI. After the game loads type in the console /com_hunkMegs and hit enter
It should say used x default 56
Where x refers to the amount of RAM you want to use for Q3A.
NOTE: It is NOT recommended to use a value of x more than 3/4 of your
available physical RAM.
[6.5.5]: Modem
--------------
Always update your modem drivers to the latest.
From HQH's Half-Life FAQ:
"Winmodem is not the best choice for online gaming. In fact, they
just plain out suck. The reason is that Winmodem relies on the CPU
to do most of it's job. That's a major no-no, and a small performance
hit to your overall PC speed. Avoid getting a Winmodem at all cost.
Don't care if it's a low price. Get cheap stuff, suffer cheap stuff's
consequences. Go and buy a regular modem, and make sure it's not a
Winmodem."
If the Windows 9x computer isn't showing the correct connection
speed when connected to the internet, follow these steps.
1. Click on the Start button
2. Go to Settings and select Control Panel
3. Double-click the System icon
4. Select the Device Manager tab
5. Click the [+] next to Modem and double-click the modem you use
6. Select the Connection tab and click the Advanced button
7. In the Extra Settings field, add "W2" without the quotes (if settings are
already present in the Extra Settings field, add "&W2" to the end of the
current settings)
8. Click the OK button to exit the Advanced Connection Settings
9. Click the OK button to exit the modem properties box
10. Click the OK button to exit the System Properties box
11. Reconnect. Dial-up Networking should now display your current connect
speed.
[6.5.5.1]: Dual 56K
```````````````````
Channel bonding has no effect on ping ie. no matter how many 56K
connections you use, your ping will still be that of a single 56K.
This translates to ISDN as well. Using 2B channels has no better
latency than 1B channel.
[6.5.6]: Sound
--------------
Quake 3 Arena officially supports Aureal's A3D. Creative Lab's
Environmental Audio (EAX), the other major contender, is not supported.
[6.5.7]: Video
--------------
You MUST have a 3D-accelerator to play Q3A since software rendering
is not included in the game. Q3A takes advantage of OpenGL to perform
hardware-rendering.
[6.5.7.1]: 3dfx
```````````````
Q3A supports 3dfx cards by OpenGL. Choose Voodoo instead of default
driver to let your Voodoo x cards run as your hardware acceleration.
Please update your 3dfx video card with the latest drivers. Currently
the latest reference drivers are the DX7 beta drivers. You can get them at:
http://www.3dfxgamers.com
If you get this error: "Mutual exclusion prohibits this", then
this means that there are two programs try to use the Voodoo 2 card at
the same time. Do Ctrl+Alt+Del to see if anything else is using your
Voodoo 2 card.
[6.5.7.2]: Multiple 3D Cards
````````````````````````````
Go to http://www.3dfiles.com/utility/ and go under Multiple
Video Cards section. Click the link and it should give you multiple
programs to choose from to let you switch from 3D cards, like the
TNT/Voodoo x for an example.
[6.5.7.3]: NVidia
`````````````````
Video too dark with your TNT2 card?
-Try adding this line to your autoexec.cfg file in your Q3A\baseq3
folder seta r_gamma "1.900000"
=================================
CHAPTER [7]: IMPROVING PERFOMANCE
=================================
[7.1]: Q3A Tweaks
=================
[7.1.1]: CFG File
-----------------
[7.1.2]: Video Settings
-----------------------
You should experiment with the detail settings in Q3A to find
one that balances between speed and detail. Go to Settings->System to do
so. I recommend the highest setting on "Texture Detail" only for high-end
video cards eg. Voodoo3 or TNT2 as this might drastically reduce your
framerate.
Go to Settings->Game Options to adjust several game options.
If you want to gain maximum speed in your game, set them all to "OFF".
[7.2]: PC Tweaks
=================
[7.2.1]: CPU Overclocking
-------------------------
You can push a processor past its limit by a process known as
overclocking. This refers to the changing of your CPU speed if your
motherboard supports modification of the FSB (Front Side Bus) and perhaps
the multiplier. Multipliers are generally locked, so FSB is the only way to
overclock the CPU. Consult the motherboard's manual if the option to change
FSB is available.
Eg. A Celeron 300 can be overclocked to 450MHz. Since the Celeron
300 A (w/L2 128KB cache) is stuck on 4.5 multiplier, to get 450MHz you would
have to change the FSB 66MHz to 100MHz.
This can be quite dangerous and may "fry" your system so make sure
you get someone experienced to help you if you're a newbie. Be warned that
this will definitely invalidate your warranty so proceed at your own risk.
Also, due to the extra heating produced, the lifespan of your system may
be shortened. Thus, a cooling device eg. a fan or heatsink is a MUST to
prolong your processor's lifespan and reduce crashes.
As stated in the disclaimer, I am not responsible should you fry
your system after overclocking it. Be warned, YOU OVERCLOCK AT YOUR
OWN RISK.
[7.2.2]: Multiplayer
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[7.2.2.1]: Netgraph
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[7.2.2.2]: Modem
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Optimising internet connections:
-http://home.inreach.com/echevarr/html/history.htm
Registry tweaks for cable-modem users:
-http://www.speedguide.net
Tweaking guide for online gaming for modems/isdn:
-http://www.savageuk.com/faq.htm
Connection tweaks for Q3A:
-http://www.upsetchaps.com/quake3guide/AquaQuake3Guide.html
[7.2.2.3]: Rate
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[7.2.3]: Windows 9x
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[7.2.3.1]: Ctrl-Alt-Del
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Use this command and close everything (ESPECIALLY Find-Fast) except
"Explorer" and "Systray".
This is to free up system resources to speed up the game. If you have
MS Internet Explorer, turn off Active Desktop and revert back to Classic
Desktop. I recommend you set wallpaper to "none" as this takes up valuable
RAM too.
[7.2.3.2]: Defrag
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Hard-drives store information in clusters on its platters. Over
time, the information may be broken up into different physical regions of
the drive and thus slow down disk access.
Make sure you defragment your hard-drive regularly (at least once
a month) to keep it uncluttered and in tip-top condition. Go to
Start->Programs->Accessories->System Tools->Disk Defragmenter.
[7.2.3.3]: Scandisk
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Go to Start->Programs->Accessories->System Tools->Scandisk. Be sure
to scan your hard-drive regularly to keep it free of errors.
A note: Make sure that you run ScanDisk prior to Disk Defragmenter.
From HQH's HL FAQ:
After loading ScanDisk, make sure you select the option
'Standard' under 'Type of Test'. Also, make sure you check every HDD
listed in the box. Now, click the button 'Advanced...' and enable the
following recommended options:
1. Display Summary: Always
2. Log File: No Log
3. Cross-Linked Files: Delete
4. Lost File Fragments: Free
5. Check Files For: Invalid File Names
Invalid Dates And Times
Duplicate Names
Run ScanDisk with those options enabled and fix any errors that
are given. Always delete cross-linked files, always free up lost file
fragments, and always fix invalid things. Most of these errors are useless
to bring them back, so do what's best for your HDD(s).
[7.2.3.4]: Swap File
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Locating the swapfile on a different partition on the same physical
hard-drive as Windows will degrade overall system performance, and is not
a good idea.
The heads have to keep jumping from partition to partition every
time Windows reads/writes to the swap-this is very inefficient. Best option is
to locate the swapfile on a different physical HD than Windows (if you have 2+
HDs), or on the same partition as Windows if you only have 1 HD.
[7.3]: Updates
==============
[7.3.1]: Drivers
----------------
Very, very important. Get the latest drivers for your videocard,
soundcard, CD-ROM, modem etc. to squeeze the maximum performance from them.
Besides improving performance, new drivers usually fix problems present
in the drivers that shipped with your product.
[7.3.2]: PC
-----------
If you use Windows 9x, be sure to visit Windows Update Online at
http://windows.update.com to download the latest fixes and service packs.
Upgrading is dreaded by many PC owners. However, if you want Q3A
to fly on your system, you might have to make the occasional upgrade. Q3A
is a RAM hog and I recommend 128 MB to be the optimum. Processor-wise, the
faster the better, as always in id games :) Videocard-wise, a Voodoo2 is
considered as the bare minimum for playable framerates.
[7.3.3]: Quake 3 Arena
----------------------
id Software has not released any patches for Q3A as of the time of
release of this FAQ.
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CHAPTER [8]: INTERNET RESOURCES
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[8.1]: Forums
=============
alt.games.quake3
-newsgroup for Quake 3 Arena
alt.binaries.games.quake
-newsgroup for Quake binary files
[8.2]: Utilities
================
-BSP Entity Extractor
http://www.inside3d.com/qip/
-GameSpy (Lists and pings servers)
http://www.gamespy.com
-GLSetup (installs the latest GL drivers for your 3D card)
http://www.glsetup.com
-MD3 Model Viewers
http://fragland.net/md3view
http://www.planetquake.com/thebind/scripts2.htm
http://www.q3arena.net/mentalvortex/md3view/
-QRec v1.00 (automatic unlimited demo recorder)
http://www.zipworld.com.au/~otser
-Quake 3 Arena Wallpaper
http://www.quake3world.com/files/
-Servarena (Dedicated server launching front-end)
http://www.ipns.com/persona/servarena/download.html
[8.3]: Web Sites
================
http://www.agqx.org
-Website of alt.games.quake1/2/3
http://www.gamespot.com/guides/q3a_gg/
-Gamespot's guide to Q3A
http://www.quake3arena.com
-Official site of Quake 3 Arena
http://www.idsoftware.com
-Producer of Quake 3 Arena
http://members.xoom.com/HQH51/index.htm
-Home of HQH's Half-Life FAQ
http://www.planetquake.com
-Gigantic site covering Quake 1, 2 and 3
http://www.quake3world.com
-The site included in the Q3A Start menu.
http://www.tweak3d.net
-Information on tweaking video cards, modems etc.
http://members.xoom.com/HQH51/links.html
-HQH's links to several overclocking sites
====================
CHAPTER [9]: HISTORY
====================
11th December 1999 Beta Release
16th December 1999 First Release
3rd January 2000 Version 3.1.2000
Happy Fraggin'!!!
See you in AGQ3!
--
SilverStream [AGQ3]
"Do not follow where the path may lead.
Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail."
--George Bernard Shaw
Get the Quake 3 Arena FAQ at http://www.geocities.com/cqyyong/quake3.htm