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Troubleshooting

2018-01-07T09:40:54Z

Star Wraith:

As with any Beta release of software, the [[MWLL]] mod does suffer from some crashing, lockups and bugs, but also Crysis itself is not perfect, and many problems come from the main game more than MWLL itself.

This FAQ aims to provide a list of frequently encountered technical problems in MWLL. If you do not find your question on here, you can find help in the #tech_support channel in our [[Discord]]!

===The installer put the files into the wrong directory!===

A: Right click on [https://stats.spikx.net/files/remove_mwll_install_info.reg this link], then click on "Save As", and save it to your desktop, then merge it in your registry. Then, reboot your PC and run the MWLL installer. The installer should ask you for the MWLL installation directory now. Make sure to point it to the Crysis Wars installation directory, not to the MWLL directory!

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===The old link to MWLL Launcher is not working anymore!===

A: With MWLL 0.9.0, we shipped a brand new Launcher. We suggest to create a link that points to the new launcher while installing the MWLL patch. You can also navigate to the MWLL installation folder, right click on <code>MWLLLauncher</code> and click <code>Send to</code> -> <code>Desktop</code>

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===I clicked on <code>Configure Controls</code> on the Launcher, but nothing happens.===

A: The Actionmapper application requires Java 32 bit to work. Click on [https://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp this link], then download the Windows Offline installer (not the 64 bit), and execute it.

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===Game doesn't start or crashes while starting===

A: Follow these steps:

* Make sure you installed all the redists. You find them in the installation folder of MWLL, in the <code>Redists</code> folder. Do not attempt to install the 64 bit redistributables in 32 bit systems.

* Click on the toolbox icon of the Launcher, check the <code>Verify Crysis Files</code> option, then click on <code>Repair Install</code>

* If it crashes while launching, you might have a corrupted profile. In this case, you have to delete this folder: <code>%USERPROFILE%/Documents/My Games/Crysis Wars/Profiles/</code>

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===When I start up MWLL, my screen goes black and nothing happens!===

A: MWLL takes a while to start up due to the inbuilt client side cheat protection. On some machines this can give you up to 30 seconds of black screen, so give it a little while and see if it loads. If it still fails to load, try to follow these steps:

* Make sure you installed MWLL using the new [http://mechlivinglegends.net/download/MWLL-Installer.exe Lite Installer Package] and you are using the new [https://wiki.mechlivinglegends.net/index.php/MWLL_Launcher MWLL Launcher]
* Try to delete this folder: <code>%USERPROFILE%/Documents/My Games/Crysis Wars/Profiles/</code> before starting the launcher.
* Try to restart Windows' BFE service. An alternative to restarting the BFE service is simply to reboot your computer.
** Close MWLL
** Click Start, type services.msc and hit enter
** Locate and right click on the service named BFE '''(Base Filtering Engine)'''
** Click on Restart
** Close the Services prompt, and start MWLL
* If this still fails, try to switch to either OpenDNS or GoogleDNS. Instructions are [https://www.howtogeek.com/164981/how-to-switch-to-opendns-or-google-dns-to-speed-up-web-browsing/ here]
* If all of this still fails, you can give the [http://forum.mechlivinglegends.net/index.php?topic=20534.msg353494#msg353494 Alt. Launcher] a try. It comes with its own server browser and bypasses GameSpy/Qtracker altogether.

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===When I start up MWLL, a weird console thing appears!===

A: Just close it with tilde (~) or ESC. This is necessary to workaround an old CryEngine bug.

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===MWLL won't allow me to select the correct resolution of my screen===

A: There's a very tiny scroller on the right side of the drop down resolution list. Drag it down, and you should see all the resolution supported.

* Crysis Wars supports resolutions up to 1920x1200. If 1920x1200 is not available, make sure to disable any multi-GPU setup, such as Nvidia Optimus if on laptop, Nvidia SLI or AMD CrossFire if on desktop. You can also force higher resolutions in the config file, which is <code>%USERPROFILE%/Documents/My Games/Crysis Wars/game.cfg</code> The commands are <code>r_width</code> and <code>r_height</code>, which respectively set the screen width and height resolution (in pixels)

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===I am stuck on the connecting screen, after I clicked on "Internet game"===

A: Your ISP is most likely doing [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DNS_hijacking DNS hijacking]. This practice is often done by ISPs in order to intercept mistyped or non-existent domain names and serve their own site instead.

* The only workaround is to switch to either OpenDNS or GoogleDNS. Instructions are [https://www.howtogeek.com/164981/how-to-switch-to-opendns-or-google-dns-to-speed-up-web-browsing/ here]

* If you are a customer of German Telekom, the alternative is to disable the [https://kundencenter.telekom.de/ Navigationshilfe]

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===When I connect to a server, I get a "modified files" error and the game closes!===

A: Just start the game again and connect normally. This is a bug that made it into 0.8 - it can happen when just having freshly installed MWLL.
If that doesn't solve it, you can click on <code>Verify Install</code> on the new launcher.

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===My game crashes often, especially when I try to zoom!===

A: Crashes happen. Sorry! We are working on fixing them. Here are some tweaks that could make the game more stable:

* Crysis Wars officially supports resolution up to 1920x1200. Anything above (2k, 4k) might cause unexpected crashes (especially while zooming).
* Make sure you are running 64 bit mode. You can set it on the Launcher. 32 bit mode is not reccomended, as it is more unstable than the 64 bit mode.
* Crysis Wars is known to hate overlays. Many crashes are caused by them. Disabling all the overlays (Steam, TeamSpeak, Discord) will make the game more stable.
* Disable hardware acceleration on your Discord client, if you are running it.
* Close your web browser.
* Make sure you don't run the game through Steam.
* If you are using a multi-GPU setup (Nvidia SLI, AMD CrossFire, or Nvidia Optimus), disable it. You don't really need much GPU power anyway.

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===I lost my connection/crashed and now the server tells me "authentication failed" / I'm stuck on the loading screen when I try to reconnect!===

A: Try again in 30-60 seconds. The server still sees your player and it takes a a short while until it times out.

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===I have terrible ping and the game lags a lot!===

A: This can have many causes. Pay attention to where the server you're playing on is located. Ping will increase with distance.

* Are you on Windows 10? Go to '''Windows Update settings -> Advanced options -> Choose how updates are delivered and set Updates from more than one place''' and set it to '''Off''' or '''PCs on my local network'''. Also [http://winaero.com/blog/how-to-disable-telemetry-and-data-collection-in-windows-10/ disable all telemetry] that you can find. You can also use [https://forums.spybot.info/downloads.php?id=56 Spybot Anti-Beacon]] for this.
* Do you have an overeager firewall or something like that? Try disabling it temporarily. Some routers also have problems with the UDP spam that CryEngine produces.
* Consider looking into changing your networking hardware if possible -- sometimes, the modem your ISP supplies is not well-suited to working with CryEngine2's netcode.
* Furthermore, large games that hit the player limit simply stress the engine too much and you will feel like you're lagging occasionally, this cannot be helped.

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===I get disconnected a lot during the game, the error reads "Malformed packet"===

A: It is not known where exactly this error comes from, and the dev team is looking into it with a high priority. It can happen to some players more than others. Some players report that restarting or even replacing their network router works around it.

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===Discord / TeamSpeak / Steam overlays don't work!===

A: CryEngine hates overlays. Not really much to do about that. Using overlays is not advisable, because they negatively affect the game stability.

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===My console becomes black when I open it, and clouds, terrain or the HUD get funny colors.===

A: This is known as the rainbow bug or shader bug, it can be fixed by clicking the "clear shader cache" button in the MWLL launcher. You can prevent this bug from happening by opening and closing the console after you started the game. You can add the line consoleshow to your user.cfg in your My Documents/My Games/Crysis Wars/MWLL/Client/ directory to have it open automatically. The combined installer should be unaffected as it already comes with such a suitable autoexec.

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===My sound is very choppy/keeps cutting out/pops.===

A: In Windows, go to '''Control Panel -> Sound -> Select your playback device -> Click Properties -> Advanced tab'''. Problems can appear if you use a too high sample rate. Try with '''2 channel, 16 bit, 44100 Hz (CD Quality)'''

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===I have an high refresh rate monitor (75Hz, 120Hz, 144Hz), but when in Fullscreen mode, the screen will use a slower refresh rate (50Hz / 60Hz)===

A: It's not possible to manually specify the refresh rate of the monitor while in Fullscreen mode, and for some reason, the game will cap the refresh rate at 50Hz / 60Hz if you do that. Only solution for that is to run the game in Windowed mode. Also, remember to disable V-Sync (use <code>r_vsync=0</code> in the console).

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===How can I run the game in Fullscreen-Window / borderless-window mode?===

A: CryEngine 2 doesn't support that screen mode. You need a third party application like [https://github.com/Codeusa/Borderless-Gaming/releases Borderless Gaming]. Remember to set the game in Windowed mode and to disable V-Sync if you want to use this.

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===My mech's torso doesn't move like it should, controls are all wonky, what's up?===

A: Make sure you have no gamepad or controller plugged in, as this can mess with Crysis' key and mouse inputs.

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===I can't get my Joystick to work!===

A: Crysis Wars only supports XInput devices. (i.e. X360 pad, or X360 emulators).

You can workaround this by reading [http://wiki.mechlivinglegends.net/index.php/Joystick_Setup this guide] or see the [[Joystick Setup]] page.

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===How do I disable force-feedback on my joystick/gamepad?===

A: Add this to your user.cfg: <code>i_forcefeedback = 0</code>

It's also a good idea to have a look at Game.log with a text editor when you're having problems. It's located in the Crysis Wars directory.

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===I got my joystick/gamepad to work with MWLL, but the torso twist setup doesn't work. What's going on?===

Unfortunately, torso/turret twist with joystick/gamepads is currently not working; this means torso and turret twist can only be operated via mouse or keyboard for the time being. We aim to have this fixed for the next release.

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===What happened to my configuration (autoexec.cfg) file? It worked just a patch ago!===

A: Patch 0.8.6 introduced a new file structure where autoexec.cfg no longer controls various settings related to MWLL. Instead, look for the user.cfg (if it doesn't exist, you can just create it) in <code>%USERPROFILE%/Documents/My Games/Crysis Wars/MWLL/Client/User.cfg</code> and place your settings there instead.

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It's also a good idea to have a look at Game.log with a text editor when you're having problems. It's located in the <code>%USERPROFILE%/Documents/My Games/Crysis Wars/MWLL/Client/</code> directory.

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[[Category:Guides]][[Category:MWLL]]

Troubleshooting

2017-10-26T20:42:17Z

Star Wraith: /* What happened to my configuration (autoexec.cfg) file? It worked just a patch ago! */

As with any Beta release of software, the [[MWLL]] mod does suffer from some crashing, lockups and bugs, but also Crysis itself is not perfect, and many problems come from the main game more than MWLL itself.

This FAQ aims to provide a list of frequently encountered technical problems in MWLL. If you do not find your question on here, you can find help in the #tech_support channel in our [[Discord]]!

===The installer put the files into the wrong directory!===

A: Right click on [https://stats.spikx.net/files/remove_mwll_install_info.reg this link], then click on "Save As", and save it to your desktop, then merge it in your registry. Then, reboot your PC and run the MWLL installer. The installer should ask you for the MWLL installation directory now. Make sure to point it to the Crysis Wars installation directory, not to the MWLL directory!

----

===The old link to MWLL Launcher is not working anymore!===

A: With MWLL 0.9.0, we shipped a brand new Launcher. We suggest to create a link that points to the new launcher while installing the MWLL patch. You can also navigate to the MWLL installation folder, right click on <code>MWLLLauncher</code> and click <code>Send to</code> -> <code>Desktop</code>

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===I clicked on <code>Configure Controls</code> on the Launcher, but nothing happens.===

A: The Actionmapper application requires Java 32 bit to work. Click on [https://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp this link], then download the Windows Offline installer (not the 64 bit), and execute it.

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===Game doesn't start or crashes while starting===

A: Follow these steps:

* Make sure you installed all the redists. You find them in the installation folder of MWLL, in the <code>Redists</code> folder. Do not attempt to install the 64 bit redistributables in 32 bit systems.

* Click on the toolbox icon of the Launcher, check the <code>Verify Crysis Files</code> option, then click on <code>Repair Install</code>

* If it crashes while launching, you might have a corrupted profile. In this case, you have to delete this folder: <code>%USERPROFILE%/Documents/My Games/Crysis Wars/Profiles/</code>

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===When I start up MWLL, my screen goes black and nothing happens!===

A: MWLL takes a while to start up due to the inbuilt client side cheat protection. On some machines this can give you up to 30 seconds of black screen, so give it a little while and see if it loads. If it still fails to load, try to follow these steps:

* Make sure you installed MWLL using the new [http://mechlivinglegends.net/download/MWLL-Installer.exe Lite Installer Package] and you are using the new [https://wiki.mechlivinglegends.net/index.php/MWLL_Launcher MWLL Launcher]
* Try to delete this folder: <code>%USERPROFILE%/Documents/My Games/Crysis Wars/Profiles/</code> before starting the launcher.
* Try to restart Windows' BFE service. An alternative to restarting the BFE service is simply to reboot your computer.
** Close MWLL
** Click Start, type services.msc and hit enter
** Locate and right click on the service named BFE '''(Base Filtering Engine)'''
** Click on Restart
** Close the Services prompt, and start MWLL
* If this still fails, try to switch to either OpenDNS or GoogleDNS. Instructions are [https://www.howtogeek.com/164981/how-to-switch-to-opendns-or-google-dns-to-speed-up-web-browsing/ here]
* If all of this still fails, you can give the [http://forum.mechlivinglegends.net/index.php?topic=20534.msg353494#msg353494 Alt. Launcher] a try. It comes with its own server browser and bypasses GameSpy/Qtracker altogether.

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===When I start up MWLL, a weird console thing appears!===

A: Just close it with tilde (~) or ESC. This is necessary to workaround an old CryEngine bug.

----

===MWLL won't allow me to select the correct resolution of my screen===

A: There's a very tiny scroller on the right side of the drop down resolution list. Drag it down, and you should see all the resolution supported.

* Crysis Wars supports resolutions up to 1920x1200. If 1920x1200 is not available, make sure to disable any multi-GPU setup, such as Nvidia Optimus if on laptop, Nvidia SLI or AMD CrossFire if on desktop. You can also force higher resolutions in the config file, which is <code>%USERPROFILE%/Documents/My Games/Crysis Wars/game.cfg</code> The commands are <code>r_width</code> and <code>r_height</code>, which respectively set the screen width and height resolution (in pixels)

----

===When I connect to a server, I get a "modified files" error and the game closes!===

A: Just start the game again and connect normally. This is a bug that made it into 0.8 - it can happen when just having freshly installed MWLL.
If that doesn't solve it, you can click on <code>Verify Install</code> on the new launcher.

----

===My game crashes often, especially when I try to zoom!===

A: Crashes happen. Sorry! We are working on fixing them. Here are some tweaks that could make the game more stable:

* Crysis Wars officially supports resolution up to 1920x1200. Anything above (2k, 4k) might cause unexpected crashes (especially while zooming).
* Make sure you are running 64 bit mode. You can set it on the Launcher. 32 bit mode is not reccomended, as it is more unstable than the 64 bit mode.
* Crysis Wars is known to hate overlays. Many crashes are caused by them. Disabling all the overlays (Steam, TeamSpeak, Discord) will make the game more stable.
* Disable hardware acceleration on your Discord client, if you are running it.
* Close your web browser.
* Make sure you don't run the game through Steam.
* If you are using a multi-GPU setup (Nvidia SLI, AMD CrossFire, or Nvidia Optimus), disable it. You don't really need much GPU power anyway.

----

===I lost my connection/crashed and now the server tells me "authentication failed" / I'm stuck on the loading screen when I try to reconnect!===

A: Try again in 30-60 seconds. The server still sees your player and it takes a a short while until it times out.

----

===I have terrible ping and the game lags a lot!===

A: This can have many causes. Pay attention to where the server you're playing on is located. Ping will increase with distance.

* Are you on Windows 10? Go to '''Windows Update settings -> Advanced options -> Choose how updates are delivered and set Updates from more than one place''' and set it to '''Off''' or '''PCs on my local network'''. Also [http://winaero.com/blog/how-to-disable-telemetry-and-data-collection-in-windows-10/ disable all telemetry] that you can find. You can also use [https://forums.spybot.info/downloads.php?id=56 Spybot Anti-Beacon]] for this.
* Do you have an overeager firewall or something like that? Try disabling it temporarily. Some routers also have problems with the UDP spam that CryEngine produces.
* Consider looking into changing your networking hardware if possible -- sometimes, the modem your ISP supplies is not well-suited to working with CryEngine2's netcode.
* Furthermore, large games that hit the player limit simply stress the engine too much and you will feel like you're lagging occasionally, this cannot be helped.

----

===I get disconnected a lot during the game, the error reads "Malformed packet"===

A: It is not known where exactly this error comes from, and the dev team is looking into it with a high priority. It can happen to some players more than others. Some players report that restarting or even replacing their network router works around it.

----

===Discord / TeamSpeak / Steam overlays don't work!===

A: CryEngine hates overlays. Not really much to do about that. Using overlays is not advisable, because they negatively affect the game stability.

----

===My console becomes black when I open it, and clouds, terrain or the HUD get funny colors.===

A: This is known as the rainbow bug or shader bug, it can be fixed by clicking the "clear shader cache" button in the MWLL launcher. You can prevent this bug from happening by opening and closing the console after you started the game. You can add the line consoleshow to your user.cfg in your My Documents/My Games/Crysis Wars/MWLL/Client/ directory to have it open automatically. The combined installer should be unaffected as it already comes with such a suitable autoexec.

----

===My sound is very choppy/keeps cutting out/pops.===

A: In Windows, go to '''Control Panel -> Sound -> Select your playback device -> Click Properties -> Advanced tab'''. Problems can appear if you use a too high sample rate. Try with '''2 channel, 16 bit, 44100 Hz (CD Quality)'''

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===I have an high refresh rate monitor (75Hz, 120Hz, 144Hz), but when in Fullscreen mode, the screen will use a slower refresh rate (50Hz / 60Hz)===

A: It's not possible to manually specify the refresh rate of the monitor while in Fullscreen mode, and for some reason, the game will cap the refresh rate at 50Hz / 60Hz if you do that. Only solution for that is to run the game in Windowed mode. Also, remember to disable V-Sync (use <code>r_vsync=0</code> in the console).

----

===How can I run the game in Fullscreen-Window / borderless-window mode?===

A: CryEngine 2 doesn't support that screen mode. You need a third party application like [https://github.com/Codeusa/Borderless-Gaming/releases Borderless Gaming]. Remember to set the game in Windowed mode and to disable V-Sync if you want to use this.

----

===My mech's torso doesn't move like it should, controls are all wonky, what's up?===

A: Make sure you have no gamepad or controller plugged in, as this can mess with Crysis' key and mouse inputs.

----

===I can't get my Joystick to work!===

A: Crysis Wars only supports XInput devices. (i.e. X360 pad, or X360 emulators).

You can workaround this by reading [http://wiki.mechlivinglegends.net/index.php/Joystick_Setup this guide] or see the [[Joystick Setup]] page.

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===How do I disable force-feedback on my joystick/gamepad?===

A: Add this to your user.cfg: <code>i_forcefeedback = 0</code>

It's also a good idea to have a look at Game.log with a text editor when you're having problems. It's located in the Crysis Wars directory.

----

===I got my joystick/gamepad to work with MWLL, but the torso twist setup doesn't work. What's going on?===

Unfortunately, torso/turret twist with joystick/gamepads is currently not working; this means torso and turret twist can only be operated via mouse or keyboard for the time being. We aim to have this fixed for the next release.

----

===What happened to my configuration (autoexec.cfg) file? It worked just a patch ago!===

A: Patch 0.8.6 introduced a new file structure where autoexec.cfg no longer controls various settings related to MWLL. Instead, look for the user.cfg (if it doesn't exist, you can just create it) in <code>%USERPROFILE%/Documents/My Games/Crysis Wars/MWLL/Client/User.cfg</code> and place your settings there instead.

----

It's also a good idea to have a look at Game.log with a text editor when you're having problems. It's located in the <code>%USERPROFILE%/Documents/My Games/Crysis Wars/MWLL/Client/</code> directory.

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Sandbox 2

2017-10-26T20:39:33Z

Star Wraith: Tell people that the editor can just be downloaded by using the new llauncher

[[File:CryEngine Sandbox2.jpg|400px|right|Splash Screen]]
'''Sandbox 2''' (or '''CryEngine 2: Sandbox 2''') is a level editor for Crysis, and by extension for [[Mechwarrior: Living Legends]]. It offers realtime editing ability for maps and various other entities. Sandbox 2 runs game engine all the way through editing process allowing editor to instantly move into game environment and use assets placed.

Sandbox 2 can be downloaded using the new [https://wiki.mechlivinglegends.net/index.php/Launcher MWLL Launcher]. It can also be downloaded as a part of the Crysis SDK from [http://blacklegion.us.to/mwll/tools/CrysisWars_ModSDK_Tools_v1.1.zip here].

==Assets limitation==
Certain types of assets do not work in Multiplayer, and therefore MWLL as well, since it is multiplayer-only. Below you will find the list of confirmed assets which '''do not''' work, causing various errors or making it impossible to join the game. '''This list may be out of date'''.
* Geometric Entities
* Artificial Inteligence
* '''ProximityTriggers'''
* Tactical Attachment
* Singleplayer weapons
* Placing objects outside the map area
* Archetype Entities using the RigidBodyEx Entity
* Nanosuit from Entity
* Us Truck from Archetype Entities
* locker_a_usable and locker_b_usuable prefabs (prefabs/props/furniture/lockers)
* In general some of prefabs may cause errors unless extracted and set minimum settings: All
* Flowgraph: Gametokens
* Flow Graph - Physics: ImpulseAction on the player.
* Local player node unless used in ClientSide only
* Advanced doors
* '''Minimum settings of all Objects must be: All'''
* Prefabs which includes advanced doors and objects with not minimum Settings: All

==See Also==
* [[MWLL Flowgraph Nodes]]
* [[Terrain Control Tutorial for Mappers]]

==External Links==
* [http://www.dj-copniker.de/index.php/downloads/download/5-crysis-wars-patches/33-crysis-wars-mod-sdk External SDK Download (treat as mirror)]
* [http://wiki.crymod.com/index.php/Category:Official:Sandbox2_Manual Official Sandbox 2 Documentation on CryMod wiki]
* [http://wiki.crymod.com/index.php/Community_Documentation_Index Community Documentation]

[[Category: Mapping]]
[[Category: Software]]

MWLL Launcher

2017-10-26T20:36:37Z

Star Wraith: /* The Launcher */

The new '''MWLL Launcher''' that was introduced with [[Mechwarrior:_Living_Legends/Versions#0.9.0|update 0.9.0]] is an all-in-one launcher/updater/configuration tool for MechWarrior: Living Legends. It will allow the developers to push updates to the community to faster, and ease the installation process for new installations.

==The Launcher==
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===1. The Top Bar===
The top bar of the launcher hosts all the links to the MWLL community, including:
* The Twitch page for all live streams showing MWLL.
* The [https://www.reddit.com/r/MWLL/ r/MWLL subreddit].
* A permanent link to the MWLL [[Discord]].
* The MWLL Facebook page.
* The game page for MWLL on Youtube.
* A link to this [[Main Page|Wiki]].
* A link to the [[Troubleshooting|Troubleshooting Guide]] on this Wiki.
===2. Editor Mode Button===
When in '''Editor Mode''', the Launcher will launch the [[Sandbox 2]] Editor.
===3. Game Mode Button===
When in '''Game Mode''', the Launcher will launch MechWarrior: Living Legends. The Launcher starts in this mode by default.
===4. Server Mode Button===

When in '''Server Mode''', the Launcher will allow you to host a server and edit its settings in the server settings menu.
===5. Profile Configuration===
The '''Profile Configuration''' box allows you to configure your profile and set up new ones. A new profile can be generated by entering a name in the text box. Old profiles are not deleted and can be switched to by entering the old profile name in the box. When creating or switching to a new profile, the Main Button changes to '''Save Profile'''. Deletion of profiles must be done manually by clicking the '''Open User Data Folder''', navigating to the Profiles directory, and deleting the profile. 
The '''Configure Controls''' button opens the [[Actionmapper|Action Mapper]] where you can make changes to your control scheme. These controls are saved per user profile.
===6. The Main Button===
The '''Main Button''' or '''Launch Button''' is where all the action happens. This button changes its function based on what is happening, or what needs to happen. Its functions include:
*Verify - The launcher requires that the game files be verified.
*Update - A new version of MWLL is detected
*Save Profile - If you have changed your profile name.
*Launch - The game is fully updated and you can play.
Below the Main Button is the '''Version Indicator''' which tells you what version you currently have installed and if there is an update available.
===7. Global Configuration===
The '''Global Configuration''' box allows you to tweak MWLL's launch parameters or clear the shader cache. The default parameters are '''64bit mode enabled''', '''DirectX 9 mode enabled''', and '''Debug Mode enabled'''.
===8. The Status Bar===
The '''Status Bar''' displays the progress of a download or file verification, and displays a text status below depending on the situation.
===9. The Refresh Button===
The '''Refresh button''' makes the launcher force check for any updates (launcher or game updates). The launcher performs this check already as soon as it's started.
===10. The Tools and Settings Button===
The '''Tools and Settings button''' brings up the Tools and Settings box. Here you can see the '''Launcher Version''', repair your MWLL install, verify your Crysis Wars install, tell the Launcher to close on game start, and turn on Developer Mode. 

Developer mode prevents the launcher from checking for any update at the start, and allows you to run an outdated version of the game.

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[[Category:Software]]

How to Install MWLL

2017-10-26T20:24:50Z

Star Wraith: /* Preparation */

The install process for Mechwarior: Living Legends (MWLL) is undergoing some rapid changes. To help developers and you, this guide will explain the process for version 0.8.6.

'''NOTE:''' This guide will focus only on Windows. The base ''Crysis Wars'' game was not designed to work with any other OS, although it can be run, with some success, in Linux using Wine.

== Minimum System Requirements ==
* '''CPU:''' Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz (3.2 GHz for Vista), Intel Core 2.0 GHz (2.2 GHz for Vista), AMD Athlon 2800+ (3200+ for Vista)
* '''RAM:''' 1 GB (1.5 GB on Windows Vista)
* '''Video Card:''' NVIDIA GeForce 6800 GT, ATI Radeon 9800 Pro (Radeon X800 Pro for Vista)
* '''VRAM:''' 256MB of Graphics Memory
* '''Storage:''' 10 to 15GB ''(new maps take additional space)''
* '''Sound Card:''' DirectX 9.0c Compatible
* '''OS:''' Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Microsoft Vista
* '''DirectX:''' DX9.0c or DX10

'''Note:''' The [[Actionmapper|Action Mapper]] tool that is used to change keybindings requires '''32-bit''' Java, which is available [https://www.java.com/it/download/manual.jsp here]

== Preparation ==
If you had MWLL installed previously, a clean profile is reccomended. Should you have any pre-0.9.0 build of MWLL, it is highly recommended to delete the whole profile folder found in <code>%USERPROFILE%/Documents/My Games/Crysis Wars</code>

The launcher is able to update any pre-0.9.0 version to 0.9.0 automatically.

== Download file and Patch ==
#Go to the official download page at http://www.mechlivinglegends.net/
#Download the MWLL Installer

== Install the files ==
#Install by running ''MWLL-Installer.exe''
#After that, if you are coming from an old install, make sure to delete the My Documents/My Games/Crysis Wars folder, as the 0.8.0 installer creates an outdated profile that can cause issues when starting the game for the first time.
#Patch up to the latest version by using the launcher.

== Run for the first time ==
{|
|style="border-bottom:1px solid #111f2f;"| [[File:Launcher.png|400px]]
|style="border-bottom:1px solid #111f2f;border-top:1px solid #111f2f;"|
# Install the launcher to your preferred installation directory.
# Run the MWLL Launcher.
#* Agree to UAC dialogue if prompted.
# Click 'Update' to install the latest version of MWLL. This will install the game to the same directory as the MWLL Launcher.
# Once the download has finished, enter your preferred profile name. This will automatically generate a user profile.
# Click 'Launch' to start the game.

The game will often take a bit of time to load upon being run for the first time. It may also crash initially -- don't worry! Run the game again and it should load up without any issues.
|}

=== Updating from a previous version ===
# Run the launcher shortcut from start menu or desktop.
#* Agree to UAC dialogue if prompted.
# Click 'Update' to install the latest version of MWLL.
#* The launcher will prompt you do delete stray files. Click 'Yes'. A second prompt will ask you to confirm. Click 'Yes".
# The launcher will verify your game install and download any game files that have changed from the previous version.
# Once the update is finished, click 'Launch' to start the game.

The game will often take a bit of time to load upon being run for the first time. It may also crash initially -- don't worry! Run the game again and it should load up without any issues. There will also be a box that appears very briefly on the screen and then disappears. This is also intended.

== Connecting to a server ==
{|
|style="border-bottom:1px solid #111f2f;"| [[File:main_menu.png|400px]] ||style="border-bottom:1px solid #111f2f;border-top:1px solid #111f2f;"|
# Select Multiplayer from the main menu
# Select Internet Game
# Once in internet Games Tab you will be shown a list of active servers. Double-click a server to connect to it.

After everything loads, you're ready to play!
|}

== It's not working! Where can I get help? ==

If you're having trouble getting the game to install or run, you can check the [[Troubleshooting]] page or join the MWLL [[Discord]] server using the link in the Launcher - ask for help in #tech_support or #mwll_general.

A note about profiles: if you change profiles while in-game, you will need to restart the game for the change to properly take effect.

== What's Next? ==

If you're new to [[MWLL]], reading the [[MWLL Basics Guide]] will help orient you with the interface and how to play the game. The other guides shown below are very useful as well, even if you played a previous version of MWLL.

Otherwise, join a game in progress and have fun!

{{Navbox Guides}}

[[Category:Guides]]

How to Install MWLL

2017-10-26T20:20:24Z

Star Wraith: /* Preparation */

The install process for Mechwarior: Living Legends (MWLL) is undergoing some rapid changes. To help developers and you, this guide will explain the process for version 0.8.6.

'''NOTE:''' This guide will focus only on Windows. The base ''Crysis Wars'' game was not designed to work with any other OS, although it can be run, with some success, in Linux using Wine.

== Minimum System Requirements ==
* '''CPU:''' Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz (3.2 GHz for Vista), Intel Core 2.0 GHz (2.2 GHz for Vista), AMD Athlon 2800+ (3200+ for Vista)
* '''RAM:''' 1 GB (1.5 GB on Windows Vista)
* '''Video Card:''' NVIDIA GeForce 6800 GT, ATI Radeon 9800 Pro (Radeon X800 Pro for Vista)
* '''VRAM:''' 256MB of Graphics Memory
* '''Storage:''' 10 to 15GB ''(new maps take additional space)''
* '''Sound Card:''' DirectX 9.0c Compatible
* '''OS:''' Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Microsoft Vista
* '''DirectX:''' DX9.0c or DX10

'''Note:''' The [[Actionmapper|Action Mapper]] tool that is used to change keybindings requires '''32-bit''' Java, which is available [https://www.java.com/it/download/manual.jsp here]

== Preparation ==
If you had MWLL installed previously, a clean profile is reccomended. Should you have any pre-0.9.0 build of MWLL, it is highly recommended to delete the whole profile folder found in <code>%USERPROFILE%/Documents/My Games/Crysis Wars</code>

== Download file and Patch ==
#Go to the official download page at http://www.mechlivinglegends.net/
#Download the MWLL Installer

== Install the files ==
#Install by running ''MWLL-Installer.exe''
#After that, if you are coming from an old install, make sure to delete the My Documents/My Games/Crysis Wars folder, as the 0.8.0 installer creates an outdated profile that can cause issues when starting the game for the first time.
#Patch up to the latest version by using the launcher.

== Run for the first time ==
{|
|style="border-bottom:1px solid #111f2f;"| [[File:Launcher.png|400px]]
|style="border-bottom:1px solid #111f2f;border-top:1px solid #111f2f;"|
# Install the launcher to your preferred installation directory.
# Run the MWLL Launcher.
#* Agree to UAC dialogue if prompted.
# Click 'Update' to install the latest version of MWLL. This will install the game to the same directory as the MWLL Launcher.
# Once the download has finished, enter your preferred profile name. This will automatically generate a user profile.
# Click 'Launch' to start the game.

The game will often take a bit of time to load upon being run for the first time. It may also crash initially -- don't worry! Run the game again and it should load up without any issues.
|}

=== Updating from a previous version ===
# Run the launcher shortcut from start menu or desktop.
#* Agree to UAC dialogue if prompted.
# Click 'Update' to install the latest version of MWLL.
#* The launcher will prompt you do delete stray files. Click 'Yes'. A second prompt will ask you to confirm. Click 'Yes".
# The launcher will verify your game install and download any game files that have changed from the previous version.
# Once the update is finished, click 'Launch' to start the game.

The game will often take a bit of time to load upon being run for the first time. It may also crash initially -- don't worry! Run the game again and it should load up without any issues. There will also be a box that appears very briefly on the screen and then disappears. This is also intended.

== Connecting to a server ==
{|
|style="border-bottom:1px solid #111f2f;"| [[File:main_menu.png|400px]] ||style="border-bottom:1px solid #111f2f;border-top:1px solid #111f2f;"|
# Select Multiplayer from the main menu
# Select Internet Game
# Once in internet Games Tab you will be shown a list of active servers. Double-click a server to connect to it.

After everything loads, you're ready to play!
|}

== It's not working! Where can I get help? ==

If you're having trouble getting the game to install or run, you can check the [[Troubleshooting]] page or join the MWLL [[Discord]] server using the link in the Launcher - ask for help in #tech_support or #mwll_general.

A note about profiles: if you change profiles while in-game, you will need to restart the game for the change to properly take effect.

== What's Next? ==

If you're new to [[MWLL]], reading the [[MWLL Basics Guide]] will help orient you with the interface and how to play the game. The other guides shown below are very useful as well, even if you played a previous version of MWLL.

Otherwise, join a game in progress and have fun!

{{Navbox Guides}}

[[Category:Guides]]

2017-10-03T12:22:40Z

Star Wraith: Add missing 7-zip link

As with any Beta release of software, the [[MWLL]] mod does suffer from some crashing, lockups and bugs, but also Crysis itself is not perfect, and many problems come from the main game more than MWLL itself.

This FAQ aims to provide a list of frequently encountered technical problems in MWLL. If you do not find your question on here, you can find help in the #tech_support channel in our [[Discord]]!

===I downloaded the 0.8.0 full Installer and the installer crashes/won't finish.===

A: Make sure you didn't use Windows to unzip the Installer file. Use [http://www.7-zip.org/ 7-Zip] or WinRAR to unpack it.

----

===The installer put the files into the wrong directory!===

A: Right click on [https://stats.spikx.net/files/remove_mwll_install_info.reg this link], then click on "Save As", and save it to your desktop, then merge it in your registry. Then, reboot your PC and run the MWLL installer. The installer should ask you for the MWLL installation directory now. Make sure to point it to the Crysis Wars installation directory, not to the MWLL directory!

----

===The old link to MWLL Launcher is not working anymore!===

A: With MWLL 0.8.3, we shipped a brand new Launcher, and we moved the old one to an archive directory (Legacy Launcher in the MWLL install directory). We suggest to create a link that points to the new Launcher while installing the MWLL patch. You can also navigate to the MWLL installation folder, right click on MWLLLauncher and click Send to -> Desktop

----

===I clicked on Configuration -> Configure Controls on the Launcher, but nothing happens.===

A: The Actionmapper application requires Java 32 bit to work. Click on [https://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp this link], then download the Windows Offline installer (not the 64 bit), and execute it.

----

===Game doesn't start or crashes while starting===

A: Follow these steps:

1. Make sure you installed DirectX redistributables. You can find them here: https://download.microsoft.com/download/1/7/1/1718CCC4-6315-4D8E-9543-8E28A4E18C4C/dxwebsetup.exe

2. Make sure you have the VC2005 redistributable installed. You can install it by running the 4 executable files vcredist_ that you find in Crysis Wars/Mods/MWLL/Bin32 and Crysis Wars/Mods/MWLL/Bin64. Do not attempt to install the 64 bit redistributables in 32 bit systems.

3. If it crashes while launching, you might have a corrupted profile. In this case, you have to delete this folder: %USERPROFILE%/Documents/My Games/Crysis Wars/Profiles/

----

===When I start up MWLL, my screen goes black and nothing happens!===

A: MWLL takes a while to start up due to the inbuilt client side cheat protection. On some machines this can give you up to 30 seconds of black screen, so give it a little while and see if it loads.

----

===When I start up MWLL, a weird console thing appears!===

A: Just close it with tilde (~) or ESC. This is necessary to workaround an old CryEngine bug.

----

===MWLL won't allow me to select the correct resolution of my screen===

A: Crysis Wars supports resolutions up to 1920x1200. If 1920x1200 is not available, make sure to disable any multi-GPU setup, such as Nvidia Optimus if on laptop, Nvidia SLI or AMD CrossFire if on desktop. You can also force higher resolutions in the config file, which is %USERPROFILE%/Documents/My Games/Crysis Wars/game.cfg. The commands are r_width and r_height, which respectively set the screen width and height resolution (in pixels)

----

===When I connect to a server, I get a "modified files" error and the game closes!===

A: Just start the game again and connect normally. This is a bug that made it into 0.8 - it can happen when just having freshly installed MWLL.

If that doesn't solve it, you can click on Verify Installation on the new Launcher. It will provide you a list of the missing / corrupted files.

----

===My game crashes often, especially when I try to zoom!===

A: Crashes happen. Sorry! We are working on fixing them. Here are some tweaks that could make the game more stable:

Crysis Wars officially supports resolution up to 1920x1200. Anything above (2k, 4k) might cause unexpected crashes (especially while zooming).

Make sure you are running 64 bit mode. Open the Launcher, click on Configuration, then make sure that the Use 64 bit mode option is checked. 32 bit mode is not reccomended, as it is more unstable than the 64 bit mode.

Crysis Wars is known to hate overlays. Many crashes are caused by them. Disabling all the overlays (Steam, TeamSpeak, Discord) will make the game more stable.

Make sure you don't run the game through Steam.

If you are using a multi-GPU setup (Nvidia SLI, AMD CrossFire, or Nvidia Optimus), disable it. You don't really need much GPU power anyway.

----

===I lost my connection/crashed and now the server tells me "authentication failed" / I'm stuck on the loading screen when I try to reconnect!===

A: Try again in 30-60 seconds. The server still sees your player and it takes a a short while until it times out.

----

===I have terrible ping and the game lags a lot!===

A: This can have many causes. Pay attention to where the server you're playing on is located. Ping will increase with distance.

Are you on Windows 10? Go to Windows Update settings -> Advanced options -> Choose how updates are delivered and set Updates from more than one place and set it to Off or PCs on my local network. Also [http://winaero.com/blog/how-to-disable-telemetry-and-data-collection-in-windows-10/ disable all telemetry] that you can find. You can also use [https://forums.spybot.info/downloads.php?id=56 Spybot Anti-Beacon] for this.

Do you have an overeager firewall or something like that? Try disabling it temporarily. Some routers also have problems with the UDP spam that CryEngine produces.

Furthermore, large games that hit the player limit simply stress the engine too much and you will feel like you're lagging occasionally, this cannot be helped.

----

===I get disconnected a lot during the game, the error reads "Malformed packet"===

A: It is not known where exactly this error comes from, and the dev team is looking into it with a high priority. It can happen to some players more than others. Some players report that restarting or even replacing their network router works around it.

----

===Discord / TeamSpeak / Steam overlays don't work!===

A: CryEngine hates overlays. Not really much to do about that. Using overlays is not advisable, because they negatively affect the game stability.

----

===My console becomes black when I open it, and clouds, terrain or the HUD get funny colors.===

A: This is known as the rainbow bug or shader bug, it can be fixed by clicking the "clear shader cache" button in the MWLL launcher. You can prevent this bug from happening by opening and closing the console after you started the game. You can add the line consoleshow to your user.cfg in your My Documents/My Games/Crysis Wars/MWLL/Client/ directory to have it open automatically. The combined installer should be unaffected as it already comes with such a suitable autoexec.

----

===My sound is very choppy/keeps cutting out/pops.===

A: In Windows, go to Control Panel -> Sound -> Select your playback device -> Click Properties -> Advanced tab. Problems can appear if you use a too high sample rate. Try with 2 channel, 16 bit, 44100 Hz (CD Quality)

----

===I have an high refresh rate monitor (75Hz, 120Hz, 144Hz), but when in Fullscreen mode, the screen will use a slower refresh rate (50Hz / 60Hz)===

A: It's not possible to manually specify the refresh rate of the monitor while in Fullscreen mode, and for some reason, the game will cap the refresh rate at 50Hz / 60Hz if you do that. Only solution for that is to run the game in Windowed mode. Also, remember to disable V-Sync (use r_vsync=0 in the console).

----

===How can I run the game in Fullscreen-Window / borderless-window mode?===

A: CryEngine 2 doesn't support that screen mode. You need a third party application like [http://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/borderless_gaming.html Borderless Gaming]. Remember to set the game in Windowed mode and to disable V-Sync if you want to use this.

----

===My mech's torso doesn't move like it should, controls are all wonky, what's up?===

A: Make sure you have no gamepad or controller plugged in, as this can mess with Crysis' key and mouse inputs.

----

===I can't get my Joystick to work!===

A: Crysis Wars only supports XInput devices. (i.e. X360 pad, or X360 emulators).

You can workaround this by reading [https://www.reddit.com/r/MWLL/wiki/guides/joystick this guide] or see the [[Joystick Setup]] page.

----

===How do I disable force-feedback on my joystick/gamepad?===

A: Add this to your user.cfg: i_forcefeedback = 0

It's also a good idea to have a look at Game.log with a text editor when you're having problems. It's located in the Crysis Wars directory.\

----

===What happened to my configuration (autoexec.cfg) file? It worked just a patch ago!===

A: Patch 0.8.6 introduced a new file structure where autoexec.cfg no longer controls various settings related to MWLL. Instead, look for the user.cfg in My Documents/My Games/Crysis Wars/MWLL/Client/User.cfg and place your settings there instead.

----

===What's this strange login screen I get when I change profiles in-game?===

A: That's the old QTracker login, which is not used any longer for MWLL. When changing profiles, '''always''' restart the game once you've switched, otherwise you will run into this login and won't be able to play until you do.

{{Navbox Guides}}

[[Category:Guides]][[Category:MWLL]]

Troubleshooting

2017-10-03T12:20:21Z

Star Wraith: Use line separators

As with any Beta release of software, the [[MWLL]] mod does suffer from some crashing, lockups and bugs, but also Crysis itself is not perfect, and many problems come from the main game more than MWLL itself.

This FAQ aims to provide a list of frequently encountered technical problems in MWLL. If you do not find your question on here, you can find help in the #tech_support channel in our [[Discord]]!

===I downloaded the 0.8.0 full Installer and the installer crashes/won't finish.===

A: Make sure you didn't use Windows to unzip the Installer file. Use 7zip or WinRAR to unpack it.

----

===The installer put the files into the wrong directory!===

A: Right click on [https://stats.spikx.net/files/remove_mwll_install_info.reg this link], then click on "Save As", and save it to your desktop, then merge it in your registry. Then, reboot your PC and run the MWLL installer. The installer should ask you for the MWLL installation directory now. Make sure to point it to the Crysis Wars installation directory, not to the MWLL directory!

----

===The old link to MWLL Launcher is not working anymore!===

A: With MWLL 0.8.3, we shipped a brand new Launcher, and we moved the old one to an archive directory (Legacy Launcher in the MWLL install directory). We suggest to create a link that points to the new Launcher while installing the MWLL patch. You can also navigate to the MWLL installation folder, right click on MWLLLauncher and click Send to -> Desktop

----

===I clicked on Configuration -> Configure Controls on the Launcher, but nothing happens.===

A: The Actionmapper application requires Java 32 bit to work. Click on [https://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp this link], then download the Windows Offline installer (not the 64 bit), and execute it.

----

===Game doesn't start or crashes while starting===

A: Follow these steps:

1. Make sure you installed DirectX redistributables. You can find them here: https://download.microsoft.com/download/1/7/1/1718CCC4-6315-4D8E-9543-8E28A4E18C4C/dxwebsetup.exe

2. Make sure you have the VC2005 redistributable installed. You can install it by running the 4 executable files vcredist_ that you find in Crysis Wars/Mods/MWLL/Bin32 and Crysis Wars/Mods/MWLL/Bin64. Do not attempt to install the 64 bit redistributables in 32 bit systems.

3. If it crashes while launching, you might have a corrupted profile. In this case, you have to delete this folder: %USERPROFILE%/Documents/My Games/Crysis Wars/Profiles/

----

===When I start up MWLL, my screen goes black and nothing happens!===

A: MWLL takes a while to start up due to the inbuilt client side cheat protection. On some machines this can give you up to 30 seconds of black screen, so give it a little while and see if it loads.

----

===When I start up MWLL, a weird console thing appears!===

A: Just close it with tilde (~) or ESC. This is necessary to workaround an old CryEngine bug.

----

===MWLL won't allow me to select the correct resolution of my screen===

A: Crysis Wars supports resolutions up to 1920x1200. If 1920x1200 is not available, make sure to disable any multi-GPU setup, such as Nvidia Optimus if on laptop, Nvidia SLI or AMD CrossFire if on desktop. You can also force higher resolutions in the config file, which is %USERPROFILE%/Documents/My Games/Crysis Wars/game.cfg. The commands are r_width and r_height, which respectively set the screen width and height resolution (in pixels)

----

===When I connect to a server, I get a "modified files" error and the game closes!===

A: Just start the game again and connect normally. This is a bug that made it into 0.8 - it can happen when just having freshly installed MWLL.

If that doesn't solve it, you can click on Verify Installation on the new Launcher. It will provide you a list of the missing / corrupted files.

----

===My game crashes often, especially when I try to zoom!===

A: Crashes happen. Sorry! We are working on fixing them. Here are some tweaks that could make the game more stable:

Crysis Wars officially supports resolution up to 1920x1200. Anything above (2k, 4k) might cause unexpected crashes (especially while zooming).

Make sure you are running 64 bit mode. Open the Launcher, click on Configuration, then make sure that the Use 64 bit mode option is checked. 32 bit mode is not reccomended, as it is more unstable than the 64 bit mode.

Crysis Wars is known to hate overlays. Many crashes are caused by them. Disabling all the overlays (Steam, TeamSpeak, Discord) will make the game more stable.

Make sure you don't run the game through Steam.

If you are using a multi-GPU setup (Nvidia SLI, AMD CrossFire, or Nvidia Optimus), disable it. You don't really need much GPU power anyway.

----

===I lost my connection/crashed and now the server tells me "authentication failed" / I'm stuck on the loading screen when I try to reconnect!===

A: Try again in 30-60 seconds. The server still sees your player and it takes a a short while until it times out.

----

===I have terrible ping and the game lags a lot!===

A: This can have many causes. Pay attention to where the server you're playing on is located. Ping will increase with distance.

Are you on Windows 10? Go to Windows Update settings -> Advanced options -> Choose how updates are delivered and set Updates from more than one place and set it to Off or PCs on my local network. Also [http://winaero.com/blog/how-to-disable-telemetry-and-data-collection-in-windows-10/ disable all telemetry] that you can find. You can also use [https://forums.spybot.info/downloads.php?id=56 Spybot Anti-Beacon] for this.

Do you have an overeager firewall or something like that? Try disabling it temporarily. Some routers also have problems with the UDP spam that CryEngine produces.

Furthermore, large games that hit the player limit simply stress the engine too much and you will feel like you're lagging occasionally, this cannot be helped.

----

===I get disconnected a lot during the game, the error reads "Malformed packet"===

A: It is not known where exactly this error comes from, and the dev team is looking into it with a high priority. It can happen to some players more than others. Some players report that restarting or even replacing their network router works around it.

----

===Discord / TeamSpeak / Steam overlays don't work!===

A: CryEngine hates overlays. Not really much to do about that. Using overlays is not advisable, because they negatively affect the game stability.

----

===My console becomes black when I open it, and clouds, terrain or the HUD get funny colors.===

A: This is known as the rainbow bug or shader bug, it can be fixed by clicking the "clear shader cache" button in the MWLL launcher. You can prevent this bug from happening by opening and closing the console after you started the game. You can add the line consoleshow to your user.cfg in your My Documents/My Games/Crysis Wars/MWLL/Client/ directory to have it open automatically. The combined installer should be unaffected as it already comes with such a suitable autoexec.

----

===My sound is very choppy/keeps cutting out/pops.===

A: In Windows, go to Control Panel -> Sound -> Select your playback device -> Click Properties -> Advanced tab. Problems can appear if you use a too high sample rate. Try with 2 channel, 16 bit, 44100 Hz (CD Quality)

----

===I have an high refresh rate monitor (75Hz, 120Hz, 144Hz), but when in Fullscreen mode, the screen will use a slower refresh rate (50Hz / 60Hz)===

A: It's not possible to manually specify the refresh rate of the monitor while in Fullscreen mode, and for some reason, the game will cap the refresh rate at 50Hz / 60Hz if you do that. Only solution for that is to run the game in Windowed mode. Also, remember to disable V-Sync (use r_vsync=0 in the console).

----

===How can I run the game in Fullscreen-Window / borderless-window mode?===

A: CryEngine 2 doesn't support that screen mode. You need a third party application like [http://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/borderless_gaming.html Borderless Gaming]. Remember to set the game in Windowed mode and to disable V-Sync if you want to use this.

----

===My mech's torso doesn't move like it should, controls are all wonky, what's up?===

A: Make sure you have no gamepad or controller plugged in, as this can mess with Crysis' key and mouse inputs.

----

===I can't get my Joystick to work!===

A: Crysis Wars only supports XInput devices. (i.e. X360 pad, or X360 emulators).

You can workaround this by reading [https://www.reddit.com/r/MWLL/wiki/guides/joystick this guide] or see the [[Joystick Setup]] page.

----

===How do I disable force-feedback on my joystick/gamepad?===

A: Add this to your user.cfg: i_forcefeedback = 0

It's also a good idea to have a look at Game.log with a text editor when you're having problems. It's located in the Crysis Wars directory.\

----

===What happened to my configuration (autoexec.cfg) file? It worked just a patch ago!===

A: Patch 0.8.6 introduced a new file structure where autoexec.cfg no longer controls various settings related to MWLL. Instead, look for the user.cfg in My Documents/My Games/Crysis Wars/MWLL/Client/User.cfg and place your settings there instead.

----

===What's this strange login screen I get when I change profiles in-game?===

A: That's the old QTracker login, which is not used any longer for MWLL. When changing profiles, '''always''' restart the game once you've switched, otherwise you will run into this login and won't be able to play until you do.

{{Navbox Guides}}

[[Category:Guides]][[Category:MWLL]]

Troubleshooting

2017-10-03T12:13:53Z

Star Wraith: added missing link (remove install info reg file)

As with any Beta release of software, the [[MWLL]] mod does suffer from some crashing, lockups and bugs, but also Crysis itself is not perfect, and many problems come from the main game more than MWLL itself.

This FAQ aims to provide a list of frequently encountered technical problems in MWLL. If you do not find your question on here, you can find help in the #tech_support channel in our [[Discord]]!

===I downloaded the 0.8.0 full Installer and the installer crashes/won't finish.===

A: Make sure you didn't use Windows to unzip the Installer file. Use 7zip or WinRAR to unpack it.

===The installer put the files into the wrong directory!===

A: Right click on [https://stats.spikx.net/files/remove_mwll_install_info.reg this link], then click on "Save As", and save it to your desktop, then merge it in your registry. Then, reboot your PC and run the MWLL installer. The installer should ask you for the MWLL installation directory now. Make sure to point it to the Crysis Wars installation directory, not to the MWLL directory!

===The old link to MWLL Launcher is not working anymore!===

A: With MWLL 0.8.3, we shipped a brand new Launcher, and we moved the old one to an archive directory (Legacy Launcher in the MWLL install directory). We suggest to create a link that points to the new Launcher while installing the MWLL patch. You can also navigate to the MWLL installation folder, right click on MWLLLauncher and click Send to -> Desktop

===I clicked on Configuration -> Configure Controls on the Launcher, but nothing happens.===

A: The Actionmapper application requires Java 32 bit to work. Click on [https://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp this link], then download the Windows Offline installer (not the 64 bit), and execute it.

===Game doesn't start or crashes while starting===

A: Follow these steps:

1. Make sure you installed DirectX redistributables. You can find them here: https://download.microsoft.com/download/1/7/1/1718CCC4-6315-4D8E-9543-8E28A4E18C4C/dxwebsetup.exe

2. Make sure you have the VC2005 redistributable installed. You can install it by running the 4 executable files vcredist_ that you find in Crysis Wars/Mods/MWLL/Bin32 and Crysis Wars/Mods/MWLL/Bin64. Do not attempt to install the 64 bit redistributables in 32 bit systems.

3. If it crashes while launching, you might have a corrupted profile. In this case, you have to delete this folder: %USERPROFILE%/Documents/My Games/Crysis Wars/Profiles/

===When I start up MWLL, my screen goes black and nothing happens!===

A: MWLL takes a while to start up due to the inbuilt client side cheat protection. On some machines this can give you up to 30 seconds of black screen, so give it a little while and see if it loads.

===When I start up MWLL, a weird console thing appears!===

A: Just close it with tilde (~) or ESC. This is necessary to workaround an old CryEngine bug.

===MWLL won't allow me to select the correct resolution of my screen===

A: Crysis Wars supports resolutions up to 1920x1200. If 1920x1200 is not available, make sure to disable any multi-GPU setup, such as Nvidia Optimus if on laptop, Nvidia SLI or AMD CrossFire if on desktop. You can also force higher resolutions in the config file, which is %USERPROFILE%/Documents/My Games/Crysis Wars/game.cfg. The commands are r_width and r_height, which respectively set the screen width and height resolution (in pixels)

===When I connect to a server, I get a "modified files" error and the game closes!===

A: Just start the game again and connect normally. This is a bug that made it into 0.8 - it can happen when just having freshly installed MWLL.

If that doesn't solve it, you can click on Verify Installation on the new Launcher. It will provide you a list of the missing / corrupted files.

===My game crashes often, especially when I try to zoom!===

A: Crashes happen. Sorry! We are working on fixing them. Here are some tweaks that could make the game more stable:

Crysis Wars officially supports resolution up to 1920x1200. Anything above (2k, 4k) might cause unexpected crashes (especially while zooming).

Make sure you are running 64 bit mode. Open the Launcher, click on Configuration, then make sure that the Use 64 bit mode option is checked. 32 bit mode is not reccomended, as it is more unstable than the 64 bit mode.

Crysis Wars is known to hate overlays. Many crashes are caused by them. Disabling all the overlays (Steam, TeamSpeak, Discord) will make the game more stable.

Make sure you don't run the game through Steam.

If you are using a multi-GPU setup (Nvidia SLI, AMD CrossFire, or Nvidia Optimus), disable it. You don't really need much GPU power anyway.

===I lost my connection/crashed and now the server tells me "authentication failed" / I'm stuck on the loading screen when I try to reconnect!===

A: Try again in 30-60 seconds. The server still sees your player and it takes a a short while until it times out.

===I have terrible ping and the game lags a lot!===

A: This can have many causes. Pay attention to where the server you're playing on is located. Ping will increase with distance.

Are you on Windows 10? Go to Windows Update settings -> Advanced options -> Choose how updates are delivered and set Updates from more than one place and set it to Off or PCs on my local network. Also [http://winaero.com/blog/how-to-disable-telemetry-and-data-collection-in-windows-10/ disable all telemetry] that you can find. You can also use [https://forums.spybot.info/downloads.php?id=56 Spybot Anti-Beacon] for this.

Do you have an overeager firewall or something like that? Try disabling it temporarily. Some routers also have problems with the UDP spam that CryEngine produces.

Furthermore, large games that hit the player limit simply stress the engine too much and you will feel like you're lagging occasionally, this cannot be helped.

===I get disconnected a lot during the game, the error reads "Malformed packet"===

A: It is not known where exactly this error comes from, and the dev team is looking into it with a high priority. It can happen to some players more than others. Some players report that restarting or even replacing their network router works around it.

===Discord / TeamSpeak / Steam overlays don't work!===

A: CryEngine hates overlays. Not really much to do about that. Using overlays is not advisable, because they negatively affect the game stability.

===My console becomes black when I open it, and clouds, terrain or the HUD get funny colors.===

A: This is known as the rainbow bug or shader bug, it can be fixed by clicking the "clear shader cache" button in the MWLL launcher. You can prevent this bug from happening by opening and closing the console after you started the game. You can add the line consoleshow to your user.cfg in your My Documents/My Games/Crysis Wars/MWLL/Client/ directory to have it open automatically. The combined installer should be unaffected as it already comes with such a suitable autoexec.

===My sound is very choppy/keeps cutting out/pops.===

A: In Windows, go to Control Panel -> Sound -> Select your playback device -> Click Properties -> Advanced tab. Problems can appear if you use a too high sample rate. Try with 2 channel, 16 bit, 44100 Hz (CD Quality)

===I have an high refresh rate monitor (75Hz, 120Hz, 144Hz), but when in Fullscreen mode, the screen will use a slower refresh rate (50Hz / 60Hz)===

A: It's not possible to manually specify the refresh rate of the monitor while in Fullscreen mode, and for some reason, the game will cap the refresh rate at 50Hz / 60Hz if you do that. Only solution for that is to run the game in Windowed mode. Also, remember to disable V-Sync (use r_vsync=0 in the console).

===How can I run the game in Fullscreen-Window / borderless-window mode?===

A: CryEngine 2 doesn't support that screen mode. You need a third party application like [http://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/borderless_gaming.html Borderless Gaming]. Remember to set the game in Windowed mode and to disable V-Sync if you want to use this.

===My mech's torso doesn't move like it should, controls are all wonky, what's up?===

A: Make sure you have no gamepad or controller plugged in, as this can mess with Crysis' key and mouse inputs.

===I can't get my Joystick to work!===

A: Crysis Wars only supports XInput devices. (i.e. X360 pad, or X360 emulators).

You can workaround this by reading [https://www.reddit.com/r/MWLL/wiki/guides/joystick this guide] or see the [[Joystick Setup]] page.

===How do I disable force-feedback on my joystick/gamepad?===

A: Add this to your user.cfg: i_forcefeedback = 0

It's also a good idea to have a look at Game.log with a text editor when you're having problems. It's located in the Crysis Wars directory.\

===What happened to my configuration (autoexec.cfg) file? It worked just a patch ago!===

A: Patch 0.8.6 introduced a new file structure where autoexec.cfg no longer controls various settings related to MWLL. Instead, look for the user.cfg in My Documents/My Games/Crysis Wars/MWLL/Client/User.cfg and place your settings there instead.

===What's this strange login screen I get when I change profiles in-game?===

A: That's the old QTracker login, which is not used any longer for MWLL. When changing profiles, '''always''' restart the game once you've switched, otherwise you will run into this login and won't be able to play until you do.

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