Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q.)
Prime Squadron F.A.Q. Categories
About Prime Squadron
· What is Prime Squadron?
Prime Squadron is an international Enemy Territory Gaming Community with a great variety of different ET servers. The Prime Squadron Community started in the beginning of 2006 with a few enthusiastic ET gamers who wanted to built a community that offers both fun and quality. The main server, which contains the website and gaming servers, is located in Germany.
· How can I become a -|PS|- Member?
Membership is only possible through an invitation!
When we invite someone to our community there are many factors which play a role in the invitation process. Some of the factors we take in mind;
· Respect our Server and Forum rules at all time - read our Rulebook
· Show us some skills and/or your passion for the game
· Respect our admins, members and players at all time and try to help where possible
· Always behave in a mature way - don′t whine, don′t insult, don′t curse
· Register at our Forums - www.prime-squadron.com
Wearing the -|PS|- tag without our authorization is forbidden, check our Rulebook for more information.
· Where can I find the -|PS|- Servers?
To connect to one of our servers you can use the /connect ip-address command in the Enemy Territory console, or just use one of the free multiplayer serverbrowsers like Xfire or HLSW.
Check out the -|PS|- Server Monitor for a detailed overview from all our servers.
PS #1 [no quarter]
Our 42 man house by Sebbel & BowDown
IP: 213.239.219.249:27960
PS #2 [no quarter]
Our 35 man house by Soulblade & Ich!hollow
IP: 88.198.62.41:27960
PS #3 [no quarter]
Our 42 man house by G3w!nner
IP: 213.239.210.182:27654
PS #4 [etpub]
Our 40 man house by Landser
IP: 88.198.62.41:27961
PS #5 [etpub]
Our 24 man house by Sebbel
IP: 88.198.62.41:27962
PS #6 [etpro]
Our 22 man house by Landser & Lisa
IP: 213.239.219.249:27961
· How do I use -|PS|- TeamSpeak?
Teamspeak or TS is really easy to use.
What do you need?
· A microphone and a headset (a mic and headphone in 1 would be the best solution)
· The Teamspeak client program (download it at www.goteamspeak.com)
· The -|PS|- Teamspeak IP: 88.198.62.41:6666
After you installed Teamspeak, start it up and click on the quick connect button.
Now enter your name and the IP (password is not required) and connect.
We are happy to see you at -|PS|- Teamspeak.
· How to use a signature at the forum?
Use the Your Profile link located at the top of the forum to enable your signature.
· Scroll down to the Signature box
and insert a personal text, link or image
· To use an image make sure you place [img] [/img] -tags around the imagelink
· For example; [img]http://www.website.com/image.jpg[/img]
· Scroll down and set ‘Always attach my signature’ to Yes
· Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click Submit to save your profile configuration
· How to Donate?
If you want to support our community, by donating a small amount of money,
you need to have a PayPal account. You can create your own secure account at www.paypal.com
Once you are registered at PayPal you can find our Donating link at the
homepage, or visit it directly by pressing this link:
http://prime-squadron.com/modules.php?name=Donations
Now select the amount of money you want to donate and press the PayPal
donate button. After that u will get directed to the PayPal site where u have to
enter your personal data and confirm the payment.
Many thanks for your support!
Side note:
If you don’t want to use PayPal, it is also possible to
donate through post (in a letter). Send a personal message (PM) via the website
to Landser and he will fill you in with the details and address.
· What is PSC?
PSC or psc/ stands for the Prime Squadron Clan, which is the clan team of the -|PS|- Community, set up by a small group of passionated -|PS|- Members.
PSC Summary:
· PSC Server: 213.239.219.249:27961
· PSC Forum Website: www.prime-squadron.com/psc
· PSC Memberlist overview & details
About Enemy Territory
· How to open the Console?
Press your ˜ (tilde) key to bring down the console. (Normally the key above the TAB and below the ESC).
Every command should be entered in the console to make it work.
Too bring down the console in full screen press ALT + ˜ (tilde) and use
the scroll wheel of your mouse to navigate up or down inside the console.
· How to add Colours to my NickName?
Nickname Generator
See the Making Binds section (at the bottom of this page) for more information about Name Binds.
· How to save my ETKey?
The levelsystem at the PS Servers is based on the so called ET Key.
If you uninstall ET from your pc your current ETKey will also be deleted.
So if you want to reinstall ET or want to run ET at another pc without losing your levels
you need to have a backup of your ETKey file.
Your ETKey is located in the "/etmain" folder; "etkey"
The filesize is roughly between; 50 – 100 bytes and has not extension.
Copy the file – store it at a save location – place it back in the "etmain" directory
(at another pc or a freshly installed ET.)
· How to run ET in windowed mode?
Just press ALT + Enter and ET will switch to windowed mode.
· How to talk in private with (an)other player(s)?
First bring down your console, after that type /m player name message and press enter. You don′t need to type the whole name, that way its possible to send it to a certain group with the same clan tag for instance.
· How to make a Demo?
Easiest method is to spec/follow the player you want to make a demo from and press F12.
You could also use the /record command to start recording a demo.
To stop recording a demo simply enter the /stoprecord command.
· Where are my Demos located?
That depends on the Mod you were running on the moment you recorded the demo. Every Mod has its own ‘demos’ folder with *.dm_84 demo files in them. The easiest way to view them is to open ET – click the ‘Mods’ option – and load the Mod you used when recording the demo – now click the ‘Replays’ option and select the replay you want to view.
Enemy Territory Problems
· How to fix Hunk_AllocateTempMemory errors?
For instance;
Hunk_AllocateTempMemory: failed on 3528308
Some (custom) maps need more memory than ET is configured to handle, so ET
will close down and gives you this error message.
How to fix it?
Go to the main menu of ET (if you are ingame) or start up ET.
Bring down the console and enter /com_hunkmegs 128.
Reconnect and the problem should be fixed.
· How to fix OpenGL errors?
Your computer doesn’t have OpenGL compatible drivers (for your graphics card)
installed. This normally occurs when the standard windows drivers are used.
How to fix it?
Go to the website of your Graphics Card manufacturer and download the newest drivers
for your videocard.
ATI owners - http://www.ati.com/support/driver.html
Nvidia owners - http://www.nvidia.com/content/drivers/drivers.asp
This error can also occur if you have a wrong video mode selected for your system (monitor).
For instance a too high resolution of 1600x1024 may not work depending on your monitor and/or graphics card.
· Fixing Bug: awaiting challange / gamestate
Normally you get a loading screen where you see: awaiting challenge and
after that the awaiting gamestate line,
but sometimes you get this message for more than 10 minutes
(awaiting gamestate xxx ; awaiting challenge xxx).
A solution that may fix the problem;
Go to the directory; C:/Windows/System32/drivers/etc
(depending on which drive you installed Windows)
In the directory ‘etc’ you will find a file called; ‘hosts’.
Open the file and choose wordpad or another text editor to open the file with.
Now add a new line and type; 192.246.40.62 etguidauth.evenbalance.com Save the file after this.
Now go to the directory; C:/Program Files/Wolfenstein - Enemy Territory/pb
(depending on where you installed Enemy Territory)
In that folder delete the file; ‘pbns.dat’, and run the program; ‘pbweb.exe’.
Wait while PB updates itself (this may take a while) and you are done.
Punkbuster (PB) Problems
· PB FAQ
PB FAQ - http://www.evenbalance.com/index.php?page=faq-et.php
PB servers and some non PB servers, for instance the Prime Squadron servers, need to
have PB enabled allowing you to play at those servers.
If you get kicked or banned while connecting first try the following methods described in this section.
· Do you have Admin Rights on your PC?
Since an update earlier this year (2006), PB needs full access to your pc in order to work properly, therefore the account you are playing ET with must have so called Admin Rights.
· How to Enable PB?
2 Methods
1. Start ET – choose ‘Play Online’ – at the bottom right it should say ‘Disable Punkbuster’
2. Start ET – bring down the console – enter /pb_cl_enable
To check if PB is enabled enter /pb_ver , and it should say something like;
Punkbuster Client (v.1.274) Enabled
· How to manually update PB?
Go to the folder where your ET install is located, (normally something
like; C:/Program Files/Wolfenstein - Enemy Territory).
Open the folder called ‘pb’ and run the ‘pbweb.exe’ file.
It will connect to the PB server and update your current PB, be patient cause it could take a while.
You could also update Punkbuster with the PBSetup program
when you still receive outdated pb version error messages after you used pbweb.exe to update your punkbuster version.
· How to fix Inadequate/Insufficient O/S Privileges Errors?
First be sure you have tried/fixed all solutions listed above!
If you still get this error it might be possible that you have been infected with some nasty
piece of adware blocking recourses that PB need to work properly.
The Adware is called; Look2Me/VX2
It infects your system and edits your user rights, and many anti-spyware programs can’t
fix/delete this piece of adware for you. But luckily there are some good tutorials
and programs on the web to fix this problem.
Tutorials:
http://www.pchell.com/support/look2me.shtml
http://www.short-media.com/forum/showthread.php?t=42651
Programs:
Look2Me Destroyer - http://www.atribune.org/ccount/click.php?id=7
· Close all open windows before continuing.
· Double-click Look2Me-Destroyer.exe to run it.
· Put a check next to Run this program as a task.
· Look2Me-Destroyer will close and re-open in approximately 1 minute. Click OK
· Click the Scan for L2M button, your desktop icons will disappear, this is normal.
· Once it's done scanning, click the Remove L2M button.
· You will receive a Done Scanning message, click OK.
· Message: Done removing infected files! L2M-Destroyer will shutdown your pc, click OK.
· Your computer will then shutdown.
· Turn your computer back on.
If Look2Me-Destroyer does not re-open automatically, reboot and try again.
If you receive a message from your firewall about this program accessing the
internet please allow it.
If you receive a runtime error '339' please download MSWINSCK.OCX from the link
below and place it in your C:/Windows/System32 Directory.
http://www.ascentive.com/support/new/images/lib/MSWINSCK.OCX
Look2Me Remover 1.2.0 - http://www.majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=4856
Kill2me 1.11 - http://www.majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=4166
VX2 Finder (from PB FAQ) - http://www.greyknight17.com/spy/VX2Finder(126).exe
If you still experience problems, it could be a virus that infected your PC.
Update your virus scanner and run a system check
· How to fix PB INIT FAILURE Kicks?
This usually happens when you are running ET with an outdated version of PB. If
updating PB doesn’t fix the problem it could be your broadband router interfering with the PB OOB packet stream.
The general method to fix this problem is to update the drivers of your
broadband router/modem. Consult your router manual or manufacturer for a
link to the newest drivers (can usually be found at the homepage of the manufacturer).
· NOTHING WORKS - I can’t enable PB or PB causes Freezes!
I can’t enable PB
After you (re)-installed Enemy Territory and the two patches; 2.60 & 2.60b there is a possibility that you can’t enable PB anymore, resulting in Program Errors for ET.exe.
To fix this problem try the following installation procedure;
· Install ET
· Start the game, make a new profile & enable PB
· Install the patches; 2.60 & 2.60b
· Delete your pb folder and download & run pbsetup.exe
· Download this pbcl.dll file and replace it with the old file in your pb folder
PB causes Freezes
Sometimes people are experiencing problems with PB causing complete pc freezes forcing the user to reboot the entire system. Most of the time this is the result of a "wrong" pb file but sometimes its a complete mystery on what is causing the freezes.
Try the following procedures which could fix the problem
Software & Hardware Check:
· Norton Systemworks; Disable it before starting up ET
· Zone Alarm Firewall: Disable it before starting up ET
· Nvidia GeForce cards: Install the latest forceware drivers
· Some Routers/Modems: Install the latest drivers
Punkbuster settings:
All commands starting with the letters /pb must be entered manually every time you startup ET
· /pb_lan 1
· /pb_sleep 500
· /pb_sv_pktsendmode 1
· Set the following command (only once) before joining a server: /pb_system 0
· Manually update pb (see the category above)
· Delete your pb folder and download & run pbsetup.exe
· Download this pbcl.dll file and replace it with the old file in your pb folder
· Try the latest PB Client - read the pbsvc FAQ
Tuning Enemy Territory
· How to make your own custom config?
A tweaked (custom) config can really give you advantages while playing, of course its possible
to tweak your config within ET itself but its also possible to create your config with a simple text editor like Notepad.
Or build your own config with: OutCast**NL's Script & Bind Creator
· How to boost your connection?
As with every multiplayer game, a good and smooth gameplay all depends on your Ping.
If you experience a high Ping or Lags first try to close down as much other programs as possible
(such as; p2p download programs, msn, antivirus software etc.)
to ensure that the problem isn’t in one of those programs.
If that doesn’t work there are a few commands you can configure within ET to help you
tweak your connection and streamline your Ping.
/cl_maxpackets X
The bigger X is, the more information your computer sends to the server,
so basically your actions will be more accurate and gives you a smoother playing experience.
30 is standard but you will see that most ‘pro-players’ use 100 maxpackets.
Recommended: /cl_maxpackets 100
TIP: Use /cl_maxpackets 76 in combination with /com_maxfps 76 for smoother results in some occasions.
/snaps X
Determines how many times per second the server sends your pc updates (snapshots) of the game state.
"The server can only generate a snap each server frame, since a snap is defined by the state generated in the server frame.
So for the server to send you more than sv_fps (standard set to 20) snaps wouldn't make any sense. Now, the ET code has been known to do things that
don't make sense, but if it did something dumb like sending you 2 identical snaps per frame, it should show up in network
traffic and likely weirdness on your client. By observation, it doesn't." -reyalP (ETPro)
Recommended: /snaps 20
/rate X
The standard rate of 5000 dates back to the old days when the Quake3 engine
(id Tech 3) was first released back in 1999.
56k modems were still in use by most gamers and *DSL lines were a luxury only a few could affort. These days most people have
a proper *DSL, Cable or fiber optic connection and should therefore use the maximum value, capped by the Q3 engine code itself, of 25000.
Recommended: /rate 25000
/cl_timenudge X
This command is misunderstood by a lot of people and does not physically lower your ping at all. Very basically; a positive value
increases client side prediction while a negative value decreases it (you should only use values between -50 and 0).
These days most ET Mods (No Quarter, ETPub, ETPro) run with antilag code that makes the use of timenudge useless and/or counterproductive.
Recommended: /cl_timenudge 0
· ET Tuning Tips & Tricks
/com_maxfps X
Because of a bug in the QuakeIII engine its possible to lock your FPS at a certain number.
Example: /com_maxfps 43 - /com_maxfps 76 - /com_maxfps 125 - /com_maxfps 333
/r_fastsky X
Toggle between a detailed or blank sky, if you are not really into the graphics
you can set this to 1. It will give you a little FPS boost but it isn’t much.
Example: /r_fastsky 1
/r_detailtextures X
When detail textures are enabled (X=1), it means that basically every object
is textured twice to make it look more detailed. Obviously this will need extra
power from your videocard. If you want to get a nice FPS boost disable it.
Example: /r_detailtextures 0
/cg_shadows X
Switches the round shadow beneath your feet on or off, disabling it will
probably not show any increase of FPS.
Example: /cg_shadows 0
/r_mapoverbrightbits X
Setting it higher makes the shadow parts of a map lighter, so you can spot
enemies hiding in darker areas. Default is 2, allowed from 1 to 3.
Example: /r_mapoverbrightbits 3
/cg_atmosphericeffects X
Switches the rain and snow effects (depends on the map) on or off. Leaving it on
will only result in a lower FPS and it will only make it more difficult to see your opponent.
Example: /cg_atmosphereiceffects 0
/cg_wolfparticles X
Switches the explosion and smoke effects from airstrikes/artillery and grenades on or off
(This will not affect the covert ops smoke canisters!).
The only disadvantage is that, without particles turned on, you might run into airstrikes or artillery more often.
Example: /cg_wolfparticles 0
Tip: create a toggle script to turn it on or off with a specific key (for instance, turn it off
if you are sniping) - /bind "X" toggle cg_wolfparticles (replace X for another key)
Making Binds
· How do I make binds?
To make a bind you need to use the /bind X (X stands for a key on your keyboard) command.
For instance /bind 0 say Hello Guys
Enter /bindlist to get an overview of all your binds.
Name binds
/bind X set name type your name
example: /bind 9 set name ^8warren^7the^8ape
Text binds
/bind X say type your message
example: /bind F3 say ^2Oow ^7that must ^2Hurt
Voice binds
It is also possible to /bind the ingame audio messages such as “I need ammo”
to a certain key + display a personal message while saying it.
/bind X "vsay Y" type your message
example: /bind n "vsay Oops" Whoopsie!
Replace Y in “vsay Y” for one of the following commands;
Yes! - Affirmative
No! - Negative
The enemy is weakened. - EnemyWeak
Hi! - Hi
Bye - Bye
Great shot! - GreatShot
Yeah! - Cheer
Thanks a lot! - Thanks
You're welcome - Welcome
Oops! - Oops
Sorry! - Sorry
Hold your fire! - HoldFire
Good game! - GoodGame
For more voice commands visit;
http://4newbies.planetwolfenstein.gamespy.com/et-chats.htm#quickchat
How to make a Selfkill bind?
/bind X kill
example: /bind mouse3 kill
(Don’t use a selfkill too often, use them wisely. Don’t use selfkill in battle!)
How to make a Playdead bind?
/bind X playdead
example: /bind p playdead
How to Unbind a Key?
/unbind X (X stands for a specific Key on your Keyboard)
example: /unbind f4
