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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! '''''
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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: Your 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.  
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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: 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.  
 
A: Yes, the level cap is set to lvl 21 at the moment.  
  
'''''Q: When I start [[FOnline:2238]] it says: "Unable to open spawnnpc.cfg" '''''
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==== Q: When I start [[FOnline:2238]] it says: "Unable to open spawnnpc.cfg" ====
  
 
A: This is admin stuff and should be disabled. You can just ignore it, your client works perfectly.  
 
A: This is admin stuff and should be disabled. You can just ignore it, your client works perfectly.  
  
'''''Q: I wanna craft/buy/steal/find advanced hi-tech equipment. How do I get [[Power Armor]] or [[Gauss Rifle]]? '''''
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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: 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.  
 
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... '''''
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==== Q: I wish to delete my character to save server space since I'm using a new one... ====
  
 
A: Simply use command ''~changepassword <currentpassword> <newpassword>''. After you logout and your character dissapears, the account will be deleted.  
 
A: Simply use command ''~changepassword <currentpassword> <newpassword>''. After you logout and your character dissapears, the account will be deleted.  
  
'''''Q: I forgot my password/My account is screwed up/I've got some other problem with my account?'''''
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==== 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.
 
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!)?'''''
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==== 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.  
 
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?'''''
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==== 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.  
 
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?'''''
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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 do I make a tent?''''''
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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: Use science on 10 brahmin hides.
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A: Use science on 10 brahmin hides. Visit the [[tent]] article for more informations.
  
''''''Q: How do I talk in '''RED CAPS'''?''''''
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==== 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. Also /r for [[radio]] if you have one or hold down shift. /w for whisper or hold alt.
 
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.
  
''''''Q: How do I get a [[shovel]] and what do i do with it?''''''
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==== 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]].
 
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]].

Revision as of 11:51, 24 January 2010

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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: 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 ?

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 21 at the moment.

Q: When I start FOnline:2238 it says: "Unable to open spawnnpc.cfg"

A: This is admin stuff and should be disabled. You can just ignore it, your client works perfectly.

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 ~changepassword <currentpassword> <newpassword>. After you logout and your character dissapears, 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 tent, your personal and safe hideout.

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. Also /r for radio if you have one or hold down shift. /w for whisper or hold alt.

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.

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