FAQ
Q: The game is very slow, and it slows down when I open character window
A: You can try to open file FOnline.cfg in notepad and add following line: SoftwareSkinning=1
Q: When I login, the whole game is in russian and all NPCs are speaking in russian, regardless of what I do !
A: You are logged onto the russian sever, you need to open up FOconfig in your FOnline folder and type in the server data for 2238 in the "Net" tab. IP: 94.23.237.127 and Port: 2238.
Q: How does Time work in the game? How much real time elapses in 1 in-game hour?
A: Every 1 minute of real time equals to 20 minutes of in-game time. So 1 in-game hour is 3 RT minutes.
Q: I'm stuck in Vault Eight's 3rd floor right now, the elevator doesn't move / I'm stuck elsewhere in the game, what now ?
A: It can happen sometimes. Just get out of the elevator, then get in again. Worst case scenario: contact one of the admins on IRC - if he's available, he'll get you out. If nobody answers on IRC, send PM, but do NOT start a new thread.
Q: Is it possible to give every starting character an awareness perk (or any other perk/feature in general) ?
A: It is. But we want to keep the game as close to the originals as it gets.
Q: Is there a level cap? And if yes how high ?
A: Yes, the level cap is set to lvl 24 at the moment.
Q: I wanna craft/buy/steal/find advanced hi-tech equipment. How do I get Power Armor or Gauss Rifle ?
A: Advanced items will be given on special occasions in game, usually by Admins or Game Masters (GMs). The alternative is to connect to The Life After server if you can read russian.
Q: I wish to delete my character to save server space since I'm using a new one...
A: Simply use command ~deleteself <password>. After you logout and your character disappears (it will take three minutes), the account will be deleted.
Q: I forgot my password/My account is screwed up/I've got some other problem with my account ?
A: Go to irc.forestnet.org, join the official game channel, i.e. #2238 and ask op for help. Ops are marked with @ character, except KoMaP who is an IRCop.
Q: Who are the devs? Whom should I send PM (emergency only, please!) ?
A: Lexx, lisac2k, scypior, Ghosthack and Atom. If nobody answers, it probably means your issue is being worked on, not important or already solved. Do NOT bother the devs, one PM is enough.
Q: How can I get music into the game ?
A: Copy the /music/ folder from your Fallout 2 installation or CD and paste it in your FOnline Client /data/sound/ folder. That's it. Now you should be able to hear music ingame.
Q: Where can I get a list of all Professions Trainers ?
A: Here, until we update additional notes file.
Q: How do I make a tent ?
A: Use science on 10 brahmin hides. Visit the tent article for more informations.
Q: How do I talk in RED CAPS ?
A: This is called shouting, type /s before your message or hold down ctrl before sending message. This allows your voice to heard in a 100-hex radius. Also /r for radio if you have one or hold down shift, /w for whisper or hold alt, and /o for messages out of game context (if you roleplay, or want to speak when dead).
Q: How do I get a shovel and what do I do with it ?
A: Talk to a brahmin salesmen or a dirty herdsmen standing near some brahmin in a pen (almost one in every city). He will give you a shovel. Equip it and use it on shit for exp. Return to him after to receive your payment and lose your shovel : This is called shit shoveling.
Q: How can I check basic in-game commands ?
A: Press F1 to check newest in-game commands.
Q: How do I open a new bank account ?
A: You must go in some town and go to a bank, then ask banker to open an account (You need 100 caps to open it).
