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Q. I am having a hard time learning this game. Where can I go for help?
A. ETF University is a great place to learn the tactics that most veteran ETF players use like conc jumping and bunny hopping. Please visit ETF:U if you would like to better your game and learn a new tactic.
We also ask you to visit our Guide section for information on the classes, weapons, maps, Huds and server configuration.


Q. Who owns ETF?
A. ETF is in production by the ETF development team, but its Q3F Media "Models, Textures, Levels & Sound" and Code is owned by Q3F Development Team.

Q. What is ETF?
A. ETF is a port of the mod Q3F for Quake 3 Arena and is based off the Team Fortress concept. 10 unique classes and a ton of very cool weapons along with some killer maps make up ETF. The game will offer many game types like CTF, Reverse CTF, Single Flag, Capture & Hold, Assault, King of the Hill and Duel.

Q. Why the ET engine?
A. Why not? ET is a free game so this gives us the opportunity to distribute our game to a much larger audience.

Q. Do I need RTCW to play ETF?
A. No you do not need Return To Castle Wolfenstein to play ETF.

Q. Will ETF run on my pc?
A. If you can run Enemy Territory then you can run ETF. The recommended minimum system specs to run ETF are listed below.
CPU: 900mhz
Ram: 512
Video: 32mb 3d card

Q. Which version of Team Fortress is ETF based on?
A. ETF if based on the gameplay of Q3F 2.3

Q. Does ETF have bunnyhopping & conc jumping?
A. Yes ETF will have bunnyhopping and we also have a modified version of the Q3F 2.3 conc grenade.

Q. How many maps will be released with ETF?
A. Right now we have a total of 30 maps in ETF, but we will be releasing only 15 with version 1.0. The final 15 maps will be released with an update of the game shortly after ETF 1.0 is released.

Q. Is ETF built around League or Pub games?
A. Fortress games will always be built around league play but we think we have tweaked ETF well enough to cater to both areas.

Q. Will there be ETF servers available to play on for the release?
A. Yes. We have partnered up with the community to have server ready for the release of the game.

Q. Will I be able to make levels for ETF?
A. Yes and we will be supplying the tools you need to build levels for our game. We will also be working on tutorials on how to use the advanced entity system ETF uses.

Q. I heard we can edit huds, how do i do that?
A. We have a Hud Guide that you can read here that should answer any questions you might have.

Q. Can I create a server log file?
A. Yes you can and you will need to do the following
- Add set g_log "etf_log_10.log" to your etf server config file or start the server with +set g_log "etf_log_10.log"

Q. Can I log the console as a client?
A. Yes you can and you will need to do the following
- Type /set logfile 2 in the console. To access the console press ~ (key below escape)


Technical Issues:


1. ui_mp/hud.txt or ui_mp/menus.txt ERROR
Fix: - If you are getting hud.txt error do this: Load ETF, when it's loaded pull down the console by pressing ~ and then type this: /cg_hudFiles "/ui/hud.txt"
Fix: - If you are getting menus.txt error do this: Load ETF, when it's loaded pull down the console by pressing ~ and type this: /cg_MenuFiles "/ui/menus.txt"

2. Server stuck on one map forever
Fix: - Please add "set timelimit 25" to your etf server config file and type that in the server console for it to take effect.

3. If i try to connect through et, i get the illegible server msg then do not connect through ET
Fix: - You can't connect to ETF servers through ET. you must load ETF first.

4. Disconnected for Unknown Reason
Fix: Consult this forum post for the solution on this fix. Thanks to Surreal for this fix

5. CD Key not reaching guid/auth server "Fix from Mulletman"
Fix: In Windows, click "Start" then "Run" and type these commands seperately

nslookup etguidauth.evenbalance.com

ping -n 20 etguidauth.evenbalance.com

After that, start ETF and type these commands in the console "~" before joining a game.

/pb_cdkeyreg (This makes PB register your CD key)

/pb_cdkeyver (This verifies CD key is sent to evenbalance)

This will only need to be done one time to finally put an end to this problem. I hope all of the hard work pays off for the entire ETF community! I am still currently working with Evenbalance.com to make sure this problem does not continue to arise.

6. LINUX: Problems connecting to server or running ETF
Fix: - Give this solution a try. run 'ln -s etf ETF' in the ET directory and the .etwolf directory in your home partition. That'll create a symlink called ETF to the etf directory, they'll both point ot the same thing

If you have any further questions please emails us at feedback@etfgame.com