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'''''Q: When I login, the whole game is in russia and all NPCs are in russian language, regardless of what I do! '''''
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==== Q: The game is very slow, and it slows down when I open character window ====
  
A: You most probably play on TLA and not on 2238, because 2238 is 100% done in english without any russian language support. You need to open up the config tool and type in the server data for 2238 in the "Net" tab. IP: 94.103.87.42 and Port: 2238.
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A: You can try to open file FOnline.cfg in notepad and add following line:
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SoftwareSkinning=1
  
'''''Q: Is it going to be generally more Items to be crafted, like the APA, I already know what I can achieve through the profession.'''''
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==== Q: When I login, the whole game is in russian and all NPCs are speaking in russian, regardless of what I do ! ====
  
A: No.  
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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: 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?'''''
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==== Q: How does [[Time]] work in the game? How much real time elapses in 1 in-game hour? ====
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A: Every 1 minute of real time equals to 20 minutes of in-game time. So 1 in-game hour is 3 RT minutes.
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==== 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.  
 
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)?'''''
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==== 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.  
 
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? '''''
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==== Q: Is there a level cap? And if yes how high ? ====
  
A: Yes, the level cap is set to lvl 21 at the moment.  
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A: Yes, the level cap is set to lvl 24 at the moment.  
  
'''''Q: I get a bug in client, it says: "Unable to open spawnnpc.cfg" '''''
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==== Q: I wanna craft/buy/steal/find advanced hi-tech equipment. How do I get [[Power Armor]] or [[Gauss Rifle]] ? ====
  
A: This is admin stuff and should be disabled. You can just ignore it, your client works perfectly.  
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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 wanna craft/buy/steal/find advanced hi-tech equipment. How to get APA or Gauss Rifle? '''''
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==== Q: I wish to delete my character to save server space since I'm using a new one... ====
  
A: Advanced items will be given on special occasions in game, usually by Admins or Game Masters (GMs). Alternative is to connect to The Life After server.  
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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 heard that there is lot of lag because we create several characters. So i will give u names of my characters that i do not use so u can delete them... '''''
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==== Q: I forgot my password/My account is screwed up/I've got some other problem with my account ? ====
  
A: Yes. We could damage the database by deleting something, better leave it as is. However, creation of more accounts per player is not recommended, please use no more than one from now on.  
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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: How do I get to LVL 2? '''''
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==== Q: Who are the [[devs]]? Whom should I send PM (emergency only, please!) ? ====
 
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A: Talk to brahmin herder and get a shovel. Then shovel shit for xp. You can also get a knife and then farm for fiber in the desert to sell rope and get XP.
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'''''Q: I forgot my password/My account is screwed up/I've got some other problem with my account?'''''
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A: Go to irc.forestnet.org, join the official game channel, i.e. #2238 and ask op for help. Ops are marked with @ character.
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'''''Q: Who are the devs? Whom should I send PM (emergency only, please!)?'''''
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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.  
 
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: Can an admin delete my char so i can make new with same nickname?'''''
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==== Q: How can I get music into the game ? ====
 
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A: No, we don't delete chars, make a new one.
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'''''Q: How can I get music into the game?'''''
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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.  
 
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 Profession Trainers?'''''
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==== Q: Where can I get a list of all [[Professions]] Trainers ? ====
  
 
A: Here, until we update additional notes file.  
 
A: Here, until we update additional notes file.  
  
'''''Q: How can I delete my character?'''''
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==== Q: How do I make a [[tent]] ? ====
 
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[[File:Tente.jpg|thumb|A tent, your personal and safe hideout.]]
A: Type into the message box: "~deleteself &lt;your&gt;". After you logout and your character dissapears, the account will be deleted.  
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''''''Q: How do I make a tent?''''''
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A: Use science on 10 bhramin hides.
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A: Use science on 10 brahmin hides. Visit the [[tent]] article for more informations.
  
''''''Q: How do I get to LVL 2?''''''
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==== Q: How do I talk in '''RED CAPS''' ? ====
  
A: Talk to bhramin herder and get a shovel. Then shovel shit for xp. You can also get a knife and then farm for fiber in the desert to sell rope and get XP.
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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 talk RED CAPS?''''''
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==== Q: How do I get a [[shovel]] and what do I do with it ? ====
  
A: This is called shouting, type /s before your message or hold down ctrl before sending message. Also /r for radio if you have one or hold down shift. /w for whisper or hold alt.
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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 do I get a shovel and what do i do with it?''''''
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==== Q: How can I check basic in-game commands ? ====
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A: Press '''F1''' to check newest in-game commands.
  
A: Talk to a man standing near 'cows' in pens. 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.
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==== Q:  How do I open a new bank account ?====
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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).

Latest revision as of 05:46, 13 June 2012

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[edit] 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

[edit] 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.

[edit] 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.

[edit] 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.

[edit] 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.

[edit] Q: Is there a level cap? And if yes how high ?

A: Yes, the level cap is set to lvl 24 at the moment.

[edit] 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.

[edit] 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.

[edit] 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.

[edit] 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.

[edit] 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.

[edit] Q: Where can I get a list of all Professions Trainers ?

A: Here, until we update additional notes file.

[edit] Q: How do I make a tent ?

A tent, your personal and safe hideout.

A: Use science on 10 brahmin hides. Visit the tent article for more informations.

[edit] 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).

[edit] 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.

[edit] Q: How can I check basic in-game commands ?

A: Press F1 to check newest in-game commands.

[edit] 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).

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