UpsetChaps Quake 4 Guide - Guide Update History

02.01.2007	Updates - Added FAQ I have Windows Vista and the game is very slow or has graphic glitches?
02.02.2007	1.3 Patch updates *in progress* - Weapons section updated with information on Napalm Launcher added in patch 1.3 - Framerate and Visual Tweaks page updated with information on r_forceambient now available in patch 1.3 - Tailored Configs section updated to include a new tweak to all configs - Framerate and Visual Tweaks section updated to include new tweaking cvars and adjustments to all configs - Maps updated with names for new maps
30.07.2006	1.3 Patch updates - Weapons section updated with information on Napalm Launcher added in patch 1.3 - Framerate and Visual Tweaks page updated with information on r_forceambient now available in patch 1.3 - Tailored Configs section updated to include a new tweak to all configs - Framerate and Visual Tweaks section updated to include new tweaking cvars and adjustments to all configs - Maps updated with names for new maps
03.05.2006	1.2 FINAL patch updates
02.04.2006	1.1 FINAL patch updates - Maps section, updated to include overheads and stats for Mind the Gap (Q4CTF6) - Maps section, updated to include overheads and stats for Double Edged (Q4CTF8) - Maps section, updated to include overheads and stats for Outpatient (Q4DM10) - Maps section, updated to include overheads and stats for Skeleton Crew (Q4DM11) - Command list, updated with all patch 1.1 final console commands - Cvars list, updated with all patch 1.1 final cvars commands - Tailored Configs page updated, multiplayer config updated with settings for bright skins now available in patch 1.1 final - Framerate and Visual Tweaks page updated with information on bright skins now available in patch 1.1 final
25.02.2006	1.1 BETA Patch Updates - Scripts section updated with new 'Weapon Cycle' script and 'Weapon Sensitivity and FOV' script that make use of the new doImpulse and doButton commands in patch 1.1 or above - Framerate and Visual Tweaks section updated to include information on the new benchmark demo supplied with patch 1.1 - Health section updated to include information on new hitsounds in multiplayer - Armour section updated to include information on new hitsounds in multiplayer - FAQ How do I benchmark? updated to include information on the new benchmark demo supplied with patch 1.1 - Tailored Configs page updated, multiplayer config updated with settings and information on the new s_voiceChatReceive and s_voiceChatSend cvars in patch 1.1 - Connection tweaks section updated with settings and information on the new s_voiceChatReceive and s_voiceChatSend cvars in patch 1.1 Rocket Arena 4 Updates - Tailored Configs page updated, multiplayer config updated with settings and information on Rocket Arena 4 cvars
22.02.2006	1.1 BETA Patch Updates - Command list, updated with all 1.1.0.0 console commands - Cvars list, updated with all 1.1.0.0 cvars commands - Framerate and Visual Tweaks section updated to include new cvars g_forceModel, g_forceMarineModel, g_forceStroggModel, g_simpleItems - Tailored Configs page updated, multiplayer config updated with additional tweaks made possible by patch 1.1 - FAQ How do I alter my default FOV?updated to include note about player FOV no longer being limited to 110 - Health section updated to include notes on changes to multiplayer - Armour section updated to include notes on changes to multiplayer - Updated scripts section with information on using the new doImpulse and doButton commands
02.01.2006	New - Added FAQ I have the Quake 4 Special Edition DVD, how can I make Quake 2 brighter/look better? Updates - Tailored Configs section, multiplayer config updated, changed g_muzzleFlash to 0 which helps increase framerate by 5-10 FPS in fire fights with 5 or more players - FAQ How can I stop the frame rate / stuttering issues with dual core? with information on Intel Dual Core - FAQ Quake 4 regularly crashes or is unstable, what can I do? with information on Intel Dual Core and AMD Dual Core related crashes - Display and OpenGL Drivers section updated to reflect Quake4 and Doom3 specific improvements in latest Forceware drivers (81.9x) - Scripts section, added note for Q4MAX 0.71 users to replace AddChatLine with Echo in all scripts - Framerate and Visual tweaks section, new cvars added and explanations updated, added information on r_useSMP.
24.12.2005	New - Added FAQ How can I stop the frame rate / stuttering issues with dual core? Updates - Tailored Configs section, multiplayer config updated to include tweaks for Q4MAX and X-Battle. Thanks to Keeks over at Jolt for pointing out a typing mistake in the Multiplayer config description for r_skipBump.
22.12.2005	Updates - Maps section, updated Campgrounds Redux (Q4DM9) information to include spawn of megahealth / quad / armour in different game modes - FAQ Quake4 regularly crashes or is unstable, what can I do? updated with information for Dual Core AMD X2 users.
21.12.2005	Updates - Maps section, updated to include overheads and stats (Weapons, Ammunition, Armour, Health, Powerups) for all maps ( Q4CTF7, Q4DM9 and Q4Tourney1) in the new id software / Raven 'Map Pack 1' (Quakemas Map Pack)
18.12.2005	Updates - Command list, updated with all 1.0.5.0 console commands - Cvars list, updated with all 1.0.5.0 cvars commands
10.12.2005	Updates - Weapons page, statistics updated with new information and additional tips added for each weapon. - Scripts page, new scripts (Demo Playback Speed Script, Netdemo Record Script, FPS LightDetailLevel Cycle) - Maps, main page updated with a link to UpsetChaps' Classic FPS CTF Mappack
19.11.2005	Updates - Tailored Configs section updated to include framerate / visibility adjustments to the Multiplayer Config and notes on visibility problems when setting r_brightness too high.
16.11.2005	Updates - Added links to point release (patch) 1.0.4 for Linux and Windows - Minor updates related to point release 1.0.4 - Added link to Planetquake's walkthrough
13.11.2005	Updates - Added script to Scripts section that allows user to select map specific configs
12.11.2005	Updates - Tailored Configs section updated to include a new tweak to all configs - Framerate and Visual Tweaks section updated to include new tweaking cvars and adjustments to all configs - Enemies section updated with additional tips and tricks - Display and OpenGL Drivers section updated to reflect Quake4 and Doom3 specific improvements in latest Catalyst drivers (5.11) - Added Brightness and Sound Volume Cycle scripts to the scripts section
09.11.2005	Updates - Tailored Configs section updated to include visibility tweaks and guidelines on how to adjust Multiplayer config for drastic 'picmip' - Connection tweaks section to include more information on net_clientPrediction and adjustment to suggested settings for ADSL, CABLE and LAN. - Added link to Quake 4 SDK in Utilities, Documentation, Skins and Maps section
05.11.2005	New - Added section on Voice Binds for Multiplayer to the Overview, Tips & Analysis section Updates - Multiplayer Demos section updated with more links to demos recorded of 1v1, CTF, DM, TDM and Tourney.
30.10.2005	Updates - FAQ How do I colour / put icons in my name in multiplayer? updated with a a link to all available icons - FAQ Can I setup Quake4 for Widescreen? updated to correct typing mistake PAL (USA etc.) should be NTSC (USA etc.) Thanks to Hip for pointing out the typing mistake in the FAQ Can I setup Quake4 for Widescreen
29.10.2005	New - Added Link to Gamespot's Walkthrough - Added new section 'Multiplayer Demos' with links to demos recorded of 1v1, CTF, DM, TDM and Tourney. Updates - FAQ Multiplayer problems updated to include more information on connection issues - Enemies page, tips added to 'Voss' - FAQ How do I colour my name in multiplayer? updated with additional information on weapon codes - Weapons section and scripts updated to correct error with _impulse numbers - Scripts section updated to include a link to an item (armour, powerup etc) timer Thanks to Diabolic for pointing out that all _impulse commands are one off, _impulse2 should have been impulse1, etc.
28.10.2005	New - FAQ Multiplayer problems - Hud, description / breakdown of HUD display for multiplayer and single player - Mapping and skinning links to Utilities, Documentation, Skins and Maps - Vehicle breakdown and description Updates - Enemies page updated to include descriptions and tips wherever possible. Thanks to Poops for pointing out a typo in the health section and to SBD for pointing out typos in the FAQ for Multiplayer Problems.
26.10.2005	Updates - Tailored Configs section updated to include new tweaks, particularly the Multiplayer config ( r_lightDetailLevel ) - Enemy section updated, minor updates to descriptions and stats - Powerups section updated, AmmoRegen description - Singleplayer cheats section updated to correct some map names and add weapon names. - Singleplayer map sections updated to correct errors with some stats Thanks to Giant for pointing out a the need to clarify the AmmoRegen powerup's capability.
25.10.2005	New - Powerups completed (Invisibility, Quad, Haste, Regeneration, Doubler, Guard, AmmoRegen, Scout) - Ammunition completed (Stats, Weapon, Amount, Maximum Holdable, Multiplayer, AmmoRegen values) - Armour completed (Description, Value, Respawn) - Enemy stats (health, attacks, etc) - Singleplayer map stats completed (Enemies, Weapons, Ammunition, Armour, Health, Powerups) for all 32 maps - Singleplayer map overhead views for all 32 maps completed Updates - Weapons section updated to include firing rate, switch time and ammunition holdable for each weapon in both singleplayer and multiplayer - Benchmarking instructions updated if the FAQ and Tweak sections to describe how to use the benchmark command to help identify cvars / options to tweak Thanks to sim for pointing out a bad link in the Walkthrough section
24.10.2005	Updates - Correction of typing mistakes and removal of a cvar not in Quake4 - Updated multiplayer config in Tailored Configs section New - Ammunition (incomplete descriptions) - Powerups (incomplete descriptions) - DM map stats (Weapons, Ammunition, Armour, Health, Powerups) - Vehicles (screenshots only) Thanks to stgib for pointing out a typing error / cvar error on the tweak pages
23.10.2005	Updates - Connection tweaks section to include more information on the possible problems of bandwidth saturation caused by a 64000 (64 Kbps) upstream connection and further guidance - Tailored Configs section updated to include new tweaks to all configs - Framerate and Visual Tweaks section updated to include new tweaking cvars and adjustments to all configs - Updated Scripts section with more information on scripting and a modified weapon selection (still crude) script. - Updated map list to include all singleplayer map names and correct sequence New - CTF map stats (Weapons, Ammunition, Armour, Health, Powerups) Thanks to Will 'boo' Lyles for pointing out an error with the parameters to the com_timestampPrints command.
22.10.2005	Updates - How do I record and playback demos? updated to include information on new compression algorithms and the new commands for recording and playing multiplayer demos - How do I benchmark? updated to include information on how to benchmark using both singleplayer and multiplayer demos - Framerate and Visual Tweaks section updated to include information on how to benchmark using both singleplayer and multiplayer demos - Cheats section updated to include all singleplayer loading map names, full map names to follow New - Connection Tweaks - DM Map Overhead Views - Weapons (descriptions, stats and some tips) - CTF Map Overhead Views - FAQ How do I customise my crosshair? Thanks to Rico for pointing out the error in the 'Benchmark' console command and Pursey for his proof reading..
21.10.2005	Updates - Framerate and Visual Tweaks section, adjusted configs and added new cvar descriptions - Tailored Configs section, updated all configs New - FAQ Do you know of any documentation on setting up a server? - Enemies (screenshots only) - Health (screenshots only) - Armour (screenshots only) - Weapons (screenshots only)
20.10.2005	Guide started, a lot of placeholder pages, no content and very few images. Very much work in progress =) New - Display and OpenGL Drivers complete - CVAR list complete - Command list complete - Search function complete - FAQs complete - Cheats (Singleplayer) 25% complete - Framerate and Visual Tweaks section complete (initial tweaks) - Tailored Configs section complete (initial tweaks)