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Goober: /* Voting */

2025-01-27T21:08:36Z

Voting

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	vote prev </nowiki>		vote prev </nowiki>
	*Start a vote to change to the previous map in the server's rotation.		*Start a vote to change to the previous map in the server's rotation.
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			vote rand </nowiki>
			*Start a vote to change to a random map from the server's rotation.
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	vote ext </nowiki>		vote ext </nowiki>

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	==Voting==		==Voting==
	*When in a [[RF Clients#~~Dash~~ Faction\|~~Dash~~ Faction]] dedicated server server, the following commands can be entered via chat, allowing players to vote to perform actions like changing the map or kicking a player.		*When in a [[RF Clients#Alpine Faction\|Alpine Faction]] dedicated server server, the following commands can be entered via chat, allowing players to vote to perform actions like changing the map or kicking a player.
	*If you host a dedicated server, see [[~~Dash~~ Faction ~~Enhanced~~ Dedicated Server Config#Voting\|~~Dash~~ Faction ~~Enhanced~~ Dedicated Server Config]] for specifics on how to configure voting options available to your players.		*If you host a dedicated server, see [[Alpine Faction Dedicated Server Config#Voting\|Alpine Faction Dedicated Server Config]] for specifics on how to configure voting options available to your players.
	*Only one question can be active at any given time. Unless customized by the server host, each vote will last for 60 seconds.		*Only one question can be active at any given time. Unless customized by the server host, each vote will last for 60 seconds.
			*To vote yes or vote no, Alpine Faction users can press their associated keybinds (F1/F2 by default). Non-Alpine Faction users can use the <nowiki>/vote yes</nowiki> and <nowiki>/vote no</nowiki> chat commands

	~~<nowiki>~~
	~~vote y </nowiki>~~
	*If a vote is on-going, enter this command to vote for it.
	~~<nowiki>~~
	~~vote n </nowiki>~~
	*If a vote is on-going, enter this command to vote against it.
	<nowiki>		<nowiki>
	vote rest </nowiki>		vote rest </nowiki>
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	vote map <map name> </nowiki>		vote map <map name> </nowiki>
	*Start a vote to change immediately to the named map. (maps must be named by their [[.rfl]] filename)		*Start a vote to change immediately to the named map. (maps must be named by their [[.rfl]] filename)
			<nowiki>
			vote match <match type> <map name> </nowiki>
			*Start a vote to initiate a competitive match of the named type on the named map. (or, if no map is named, the map that is currently loaded)
			*Valid match types are 2v2, 3v3, 4v4, 5v5, 6v6, 7v7, or 8v8.
			*Maps must be named by their [[.rfl]] filename.

Goober: Made adapted game modes subheading under game modes, added links for character classes

2024-02-23T05:29:44Z

Made adapted game modes subheading under game modes, added links for character classes

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	*'''Capture the Flag (CTF)''' - This mode pits two teams against each other in an arena, with the goal of achieving the highest score before the game ends. Team and player scores are tracked individually, but only team score decides the result of the game. Teams score by "stealing" their enemy team's flag from their flag stand, and "capturing" it by bringing it back to their own. Each flag capture adds one point to a team's score. The winning team is determined by the highest score, when either the capture or time limit is reached at the end of the game. Players are able to acquire points for their individual score via kills, flag captures, and returns.		*'''Capture the Flag (CTF)''' - This mode pits two teams against each other in an arena, with the goal of achieving the highest score before the game ends. Team and player scores are tracked individually, but only team score decides the result of the game. Teams score by "stealing" their enemy team's flag from their flag stand, and "capturing" it by bringing it back to their own. Each flag capture adds one point to a team's score. The winning team is determined by the highest score, when either the capture or time limit is reached at the end of the game. Players are able to acquire points for their individual score via kills, flag captures, and returns.

	==Adapted Game Modes ==		===Adapted Game Modes===
	While not distinguished by Red Faction's game client, a variety of community built custom maps, modifications, and "house rules" have been implemented as de-facto game modes on top of the mechanics offered by the basic DM, TDM, and CTF modes. The ones most commonly played are:		While not distinguished by Red Faction's game client, a variety of community built custom maps, modifications, and "house rules" have been implemented as de-facto game modes on top of the mechanics offered by the basic DM, TDM, and CTF modes. The ones most commonly played are:

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	There are 20 playable characters in Red Faction PC multiplayer. See [[Multiplayer_Characters#Red_Faction\|Red Faction Multiplayer Characters]] for a full list.		There are 20 playable characters in Red Faction PC multiplayer. See [[Multiplayer_Characters#Red_Faction\|Red Faction Multiplayer Characters]] for a full list.
	* Characters have slightly different characteristics. Player view height, collision size, animations, and hitboxes vary between characters. Some characters are considered to be generally advantageous. These characters are:		* Characters have slightly different characteristics. Player view height, collision size, animations, and hitboxes vary between characters. Some characters are considered to be generally advantageous. These characters are:
	**Elite Guard, Riot Guard, ~~Assault Guard~~, Enviro Guard and Masako.		**[[Ultor_Security_Guards#Elite_Guard\|Elite Guard]], [[Ultor_Security_Guards#Riot_Guard\|Riot Guard]], [[Ultor_Security_Guards#Ultor_Commander\|Ultor Commander]], [[Ultor_Security_Guards#Envirosuit_Guard\|Enviro Guard]] and [[Masako]].

	==Movement Physics==		==Movement Physics==

Nick: huge restructure - I think this is much more digestible, and drills downwards from the big picture

2024-02-23T04:11:51Z

huge restructure - I think this is much more digestible, and drills downwards from the big picture

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Nick: /* Weapons */

2024-02-22T23:25:01Z

Weapons

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	* The [[Flame Thrower]] and [[Riot Shield]] are not particularly effective weapons in most circumstances.		* The [[Flame Thrower]] and [[Riot Shield]] are not particularly effective weapons in most circumstances.
	* The [[Remote Charge]], [[Grenade]], and [[Rocket Launcher]] have good utility and are strong in certain situations, but are generally ill-suited for direct combat.		* The [[Remote Charge]], [[Grenade]], and [[Rocket Launcher]] have good utility and are strong in certain situations, but are generally ill-suited for direct combat.
	* Many of the hitscan weapons overlap in terms of pure utility~~, in the sense that~~ most ~~are effective at similar ranges and~~ deal comparable damage per second. The most significant differences come down to magazine sizes, spread, and fire-rate. Generally speaking, a basic evaluation of their effectiveness can be made based on engagement distance. In order of most to least efficient by range:		* Many of the hitscan weapons overlap in terms of pure utility; most deal comparable comparable damage per second and are typically accurate. The most significant differences come down to magazine sizes, spread, and fire-rate. Generally speaking, a basic evaluation of their effectiveness can be made based on engagement distance. In order of most to least efficient by range:
	** The [[Shotgun]], [[Heavy Machine Gun]], [[12mm Pistol\|Pistol]] and [[Rocket Launcher]] for close range fights.		** The [[Shotgun]], [[Heavy Machine Gun]], [[12mm Pistol\|Pistol]] and [[Rocket Launcher]] for close range fights.
	** The [[Assault Rifle]], [[Precision Rifle]], [[Heavy Machine Gun]], [[Submachine Gun]] and [[12mm Pistol\|Pistol]] for mid range fights.		** The [[Assault Rifle]], [[Precision Rifle]], [[Heavy Machine Gun]], [[Submachine Gun]] and [[12mm Pistol\|Pistol]] for mid range fights.

Nick: /* Weapons */

2024-02-22T23:23:20Z

Weapons

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	* The [[Flame Thrower]] and [[Riot Shield]] are not particularly effective weapons in most circumstances.		* The [[Flame Thrower]] and [[Riot Shield]] are not particularly effective weapons in most circumstances.
	* The [[Remote Charge]], [[Grenade]], and [[Rocket Launcher]] have good utility and are strong in certain situations, but are generally ill-suited for direct combat.		* The [[Remote Charge]], [[Grenade]], and [[Rocket Launcher]] have good utility and are strong in certain situations, but are generally ill-suited for direct combat.
	* Many of the hitscan weapons overlap in terms of pure utility, in the sense that most are effective at similar ranges and deal comparable damage per second. Generally speaking, a basic evaluation of their effectiveness can be made based on engagement distance. In order of ~~highest~~ to least efficient:		* Many of the hitscan weapons overlap in terms of pure utility, in the sense that most are effective at similar ranges and deal comparable damage per second. The most significant differences come down to magazine sizes, spread, and fire-rate. Generally speaking, a basic evaluation of their effectiveness can be made based on engagement distance. In order of most to least efficient by range:
	** The [[Shotgun]], [[Heavy Machine Gun]], [[12mm Pistol\|Pistol]] and [[Rocket Launcher]] for close range fights.		** The [[Shotgun]], [[Heavy Machine Gun]], [[12mm Pistol\|Pistol]] and [[Rocket Launcher]] for close range fights.
	** The [[Assault Rifle]], [[Precision Rifle]], [[Heavy Machine Gun]], [[Submachine Gun]] and [[12mm Pistol\|Pistol]] for mid range fights.		** The [[Assault Rifle]], [[Precision Rifle]], [[Heavy Machine Gun]], [[Submachine Gun]] and [[12mm Pistol\|Pistol]] for mid range fights.

Goober: /* Weapons */ Updated pistol links

2024-02-22T13:45:49Z

Weapons: Updated pistol links

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	* The [[Remote Charge]], [[Grenade]], and [[Rocket Launcher]] have good utility and are strong in certain situations, but are generally ill-suited for direct combat.		* The [[Remote Charge]], [[Grenade]], and [[Rocket Launcher]] have good utility and are strong in certain situations, but are generally ill-suited for direct combat.
	* Many of the hitscan weapons overlap in terms of pure utility, in the sense that most are effective at similar ranges and deal comparable damage per second. Generally speaking, a basic evaluation of their effectiveness can be made based on engagement distance. In order of highest to least efficient:		* Many of the hitscan weapons overlap in terms of pure utility, in the sense that most are effective at similar ranges and deal comparable damage per second. Generally speaking, a basic evaluation of their effectiveness can be made based on engagement distance. In order of highest to least efficient:
	** The [[Shotgun]], [[Heavy Machine Gun]], [[Pistol]] and [[Rocket Launcher]] for close range fights.		** The [[Shotgun]], [[Heavy Machine Gun]], [[12mm Pistol\|Pistol]] and [[Rocket Launcher]] for close range fights.
	** The [[Assault Rifle]], [[Precision Rifle]], [[Heavy Machine Gun]], [[Submachine Gun]] and [[12mm Pistol]] for mid range fights.		** The [[Assault Rifle]], [[Precision Rifle]], [[Heavy Machine Gun]], [[Submachine Gun]] and [[12mm Pistol\|Pistol]] for mid range fights.
	** The [[Rail Driver]], [[Sniper Rifle]], [[Precision Rifle]], and [[Heavy Machine Gun]] (alternate fire) for long range fights.		** The [[Rail Driver]], [[Sniper Rifle]], [[Precision Rifle]], and [[Heavy Machine Gun]] (alternate fire) for long range fights.
	* Many of these weapons deal in excess of 300 damage per second, which means that even with full health and armor it is possible to die in under one second from well-aimed shots.		* Many of these weapons deal in excess of 300 damage per second, which means that even with full health and armor it is possible to die in under one second from well-aimed shots.

Goober: /* Movement Physics */

2024-02-22T13:40:37Z

Movement Physics

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	* Red Faction features symmetric player movement in all directions.		* Red Faction features symmetric player movement in all directions.
	* Player movement is affected by a minor acceleration curve that brings the player up to a capped speed while running, and decelerates the player when switching directions or releasing input to standstill.		* Player movement is affected by a minor acceleration curve that brings the player up to a capped speed while running, and decelerates the player when switching directions or releasing input to standstill.
			** The rate of acceleration/deceleration is dependent upon the traction value associated with the [[RF1 Materials\|material]] type of the surface the player is on. For example, the rate is doubled for water surfaces and roughly halved for sand.
	* Crouching slightly reduces the player's maximum run speed.		* Crouching slightly reduces the player's maximum run speed.
	* In contrast to many other Arena FPS games, there is currently no known ''"movement tech"'' or way to otherwise significantly influence player speed, velocity, and so on through client inputs.		* In contrast to many other Arena FPS games, there is currently no known ''"movement tech"'' or way to otherwise significantly influence player speed, velocity, and so on through client inputs.

Goober: /* Gameplay Changes from Singleplayer */ Updating link to pistol to point to RF pistol instead of RFG

2024-02-22T13:35:36Z

Gameplay Changes from Singleplayer: Updating link to pistol to point to RF pistol instead of RFG

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	===Gameplay Changes from Singleplayer===		===Gameplay Changes from Singleplayer===
	* Player movement speed and acceleration is greatly increased.		* Player movement speed and acceleration is greatly increased.
	* The [[Rocket Launcher]], [[Submachine Gun]] and [[Pistol]]'s alternative fire modes are disabled.		* The [[Rocket Launcher]], [[Submachine Gun]] and [[12mm Pistol\|Pistol]]'s alternative fire modes are disabled.
	** The [[Submachine Gun]]'s pickup does, however, award the player a single magazine of 5.56 ammo used by the [[Assault Rifle]].		** The [[Submachine Gun]]'s pickup does, however, award the player a single magazine of 5.56 ammo used by the [[Assault Rifle]].
	* With exceptions for the [[Rocket Launcher]], [[Fusion Rocket Launcher]], [[Remote Charge]] and [[Grenade]], weapons do not utilize any kind of ballistics in multiplayer. Bullet spread mechanics are retained from singleplayer, but substantially reduced to the point where most weapons are at least accurate to slightly beyond mid range.		* With exceptions for the [[Rocket Launcher]], [[Fusion Rocket Launcher]], [[Remote Charge]] and [[Grenade]], weapons do not utilize any kind of ballistics in multiplayer. Bullet spread mechanics are retained from singleplayer, but substantially reduced to the point where most weapons are at least accurate to slightly beyond mid range.

Nick: /* Weapons */

2024-02-22T12:50:30Z

Weapons

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	* Many of these weapons deal in excess of 300 damage per second, which means that even with full health and armor it is possible to die in under one second from well-aimed shots.		* Many of these weapons deal in excess of 300 damage per second, which means that even with full health and armor it is possible to die in under one second from well-aimed shots.

	See the table below for comprehensive information on the various weapons.		See the table below for comprehensive information on the various weapons:

	{{RFWeapons}}		{{RFWeapons}}