Faces of War demo FAQ

I have compiled a FAQ from forum threads.
It will be updated with time.

1) Installshield reports a 6001 error.

Fix:
1 Delete folder %commonprogramfiles%\InstallShield\Professional\RunTime\0701
2 Download and install : http://support.installshield.com/kb/files/Q108322/Insta...dEngineUpdate701.exe

2) Game doesn't launch because of d3dx_27.dll missing file

Fix:
1 Download & install the latest version of DirectX

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?display...61-ABA1-914185249413

2 Or get the missing dll file directly from: http://www.dll-files.com/dllindex/dll-files.shtml?d3dx9_27
Here is the instruction how to install it: http://www.dll-files.com/support/faq.shtml

3) Demo crashes at startup

If you see these lines in log-file
[00:00:02] Unable to open MSS digital driver (/sound/sound.set, 21)
[00:00:02] Required output filter not found (/sound/sound.set, 21)
[00:00:02] Disabling sound system (/sound/sound.set, 21)

Or demo crashed right after first videos played with error in module "mss32.dll"

Reason:
Surround sound speakers (5.0) not supported for now.

Fix:
Right click on Speaker Icon in system tray.
ADJUST AUDIO PARAMETERS -> SPEAKER SETTINGS : Advanced -> Speakers Configuration

Change setting from "Surround sound speakers" to "Stereo Dynamics" or any other suitable configuration

It's fixed in full game

4) Demo crashes with "Invalid call (erenderdevice.cpp,541)"

Make sure you have latest drivers for your video card
and your video card is supported.

For ATI cards you should have at least ATI Catalyst drivers v6.3

List of supported video cards here
http://forums.ubi.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/3001055373/m/1981008464

5) Can't scroll or can't control camera

Demo can't get correct timings from AMD Dual Core Processors.

Fix:
You can disable the use of the second core in the task manager for Faces of War executable.

Start Faces of War -> Start "Task manager" -> select Processes Tab -> select line with facesofwar.exe -> right click on it -> Set Affinity -> Uncheck 1 processor.

This bug is happens only with AMD Dual core processors.
P4 with Hyper-Threading, and Intel Dual Core CPUs work fine.

It's fixed in full game

6) Demo is too easy

This is made intentionally for players unfamiliar with "Soldiers: Heroes of World War II".
In full game you will be able to switch between "arcade" and "tactics" modes. Tactics will be much harder.

7) Unrealistic armor

In real life (during World War II) some thick armor could be not penetrated by projectile, but welded seams (junction of armor plates) could become broken. Such armor behaviour is simulated by FoW engine. If your tank is constantly being hit in one spot armor become weaker and will break with higher probability on next hit. This weak spot is marked with special texture in game.

So in multiplayer games make sure your tanks are not standing still while enemy are firing.

8) Can't pickup stuff, get in vehicles or repair

Uncheck buttons "Highlight stuff" / "Highlight corpses" near the soldier portrait.
Then that buttons checked - some of commands like "enter the vehicle" can't be executed.
Better use temporary highlight keys - "TAB" for highlight stuff and "V" for highlight corpses.

Thanks for all who contributed to this FAQ.

This message has been edited. Last edited by: Bot-59,

thanks, I had that directx error, is fixt now....thanks alot mate

This thread needs to be stickied up, otherwise it will get lost.
Where is a forum moderator when we need one?

I asked UbiRazz for some changes in this forum.(Layout,etc)
He told me that monkeyhat is the mod for this forum., so i PM him.. no answer yet.
Maybe he´s on vacation....

I don't know who this is, but what we need is a moderator from the community for the community.

My choice of a forum mod would be Mad-cat because he is the mod in the Soldiers forum...

But.. he needs to upgrade his GPU first

quote:

Originally posted by swedenchrille:
My choice of a forum mod would be Mad-cat because he is the mod in the Soldiers forum...

But.. he needs to upgrade his GPU first

Agreed!

Reason:
Surround sound speakers (5.0) not supported for now.

Fix:
Right click on Speaker Icon in system tray.
ADJUST AUDIO PARAMETERS -> SPEAKER SETTINGS : Advanced -> Speakers Configuration

Change setting from "Surround sound speakers" to "Stereo Dynamics" or any other suitable configuration



I did that but still not working

quote:

Originally posted by BratHering_:
This thread needs to be stickied up, otherwise it will get lost.
Where is a forum moderator when we need one?

What is this? The middle ages? Where is our forum moderator?
We are potential buyers, so we want support now!
Because this Thread became very important!

quote:

Originally posted by BratHering_:

quote:

Originally posted by swedenchrille:
My choice of a forum mod would be Mad-cat because he is the mod in the Soldiers forum...

But.. he needs to upgrade his GPU first

Agreed!

I agree Mad Cat to be our leader.

quote:

Originally posted by Bot-59:
Faces of War demo FAQ



6) Demo is too easy

This is made intentionally for players unfamiliar with "Soldiers: Heroes of World War II".
In full game you will be able to switch between "arcade" and "tactics" modes. Tactics will be much harder.

you should add to that-try joeys Mod for tactical play and yea we need this thread pinned

This message has been edited. Last edited by: Luckylewis,

It says to open it up with CMD. what is CMD?

quote:

Originally posted by Shadowdevil1991:
It says to open it up with CMD. what is CMD?

What happens?

quote:

8) Can't pickup stuff, get in vehicles or repair

Uncheck buttons "Highlight stuff" / "Highlight corpses" near the soldier portrait.
Then that buttons checked - some of commands like "enter the vehicle" can't be executed.
Better use temporary highlight keys - "TAB" for highlight stuff and "V" for highlight corpses.

Thanks for all who contributed to this FAQ.

Alright I did all that and i still can't repair my tank!?
I'm trying to do it like it was done in soldiers. Is there a new way in Faces?
p.s. I made sure it was only the tracks that where down and red so it is suppose to be repairable.
Am i missing something? Is this repair kit not REALLY a repair kit? is their a new button?

You have got a repair button in your interface, just select through the 3 menues at your right bottom screen.

help me plz! I download demo-multiplayer
and open game error: Invalid Call(erenderdevice.cpp, 535)

Help! I get that sound speaker error and i can't fix it, becuase i have xp media center, and in the speaker settings it wont allow you to change, there is no option

I got a error about some licencedate, now i am unable play :S

Help!i stucked in traning part.i can't move the tank after using canon.i destroyed the enemy vehicles with the canon then i should drive the tank but it will not move.