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Demo will not work
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Several download sites had demo files that got corrupted and do not install   properly. Please try another site (see below)

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Spec Ops II Demo download sites
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http://www.3dgamers.com/3daction/ or directly from our Spec Ops II page:
www.specforce.net
www.3dfiles.com
http://www.3dgamers.com/3daction/Games/specops2/

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Problem: I get gray textures.
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Solution: For NVidia (TNT) cards Grab the latest nVidia drivers (v2.53 or higher) from www.nvidia.com and install them.

For ATI
ATI and Zombie are still working on this problem, but we suspect that it is a driver issue. Please check back on both the www.specops2.com and ATI web sites.

For Voodoo 3
First we recommend that you install the 3DFX/Voodoo version of Spec Ops 2, NOT the D3D version

We have been able to replicate a problem that several people have reported
regarding the Voodoo3 cards.

Specifically
- reports of a missing .dll
- and reports of a completely blank screen

If they had a Voodoo2 card installed and replaced it with a Voodoo3, but did not correctly update the Voodoo3 drivers, they would get a blank screen, even though they could hear the game running the background.

If they re-install (or correctly install) the Voodoo3 drivers, this problem goes away and the game runs fine.

Can you guys check this out on your end, and if you get the same results, post it on your respective site? Or if you can't replicate it, post it as a possible fix?

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Problem: Install prg doesn't detect my (secondary) video card.
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Solution: This is 'normal' and usually caused by conflicting registry entries, either due to installing a new video card, or improperly installing the orginal video card.

You can still select either D3D or Voodoo on the next screen and it will install  correctly (provided you have a secondary video card (Voodoo) and have installed it correctly).

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Problem: Game just spinning, can't control berets.
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Solution: Calibrate your joystick/gamepad (or un-connect it), and make sure trim is calibrated. Also ake sure the game controls haven't been remapped.

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Problem: 'Bouncy movement' when I run.
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Solution: Don't run in scope mode. This is not a bug.

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Problem: Can't change screen res.
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Solution: You can't change the screen resolution in Glide (3dfx voodoo) mode. Under D3D there will be a dialog box that comes up before you enter the game that will allow you to change your screen res. There will be no mouse pointer, but the screen res input line will be already highlighted. Use cursor keys to scroll thru the list to pick your screen res.

Problem: Can't change res in Glide (3DFX Voodoo) mode.
Solution: Demo (and game)is locked at 640x480. We are working on support for Glide ver. 3, which will add suport for higher resolution

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Problem: No mouse invert .
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Solution: there is a patch available for both the demo and the full version of the game.

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Korea Death Match Level crash.
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There is a very small patch available to fix this.

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Problem: Movie Text is overlapping
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There is a large (30 MB) patch available.

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Problem: Combative Mode on Thailand Levels
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In the Thailand levels, if you play on Defense and are assigned the soldier with
the spotted cammo and helmet, and chose a weapon with a scope, you may experience

- inconsistent ability to inflict damage
- black screen in scope mode

We have found the root of this problem and are working on a fix.

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Release Dates
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In the United States
Spec Ops 2 is on the shelves as of Nov 8, in the U.S. www.ripcordgames.com

In Europe
We are unsure of the exact date of the European Release, but it should be before the end of November. www.take2games.com

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Spec Ops GOLD
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A Gold version (combining Spec Ops 1 and the Ranger Team Bravo Exp Pack and a 220 page hint/strategy guide and demos of Spec Ops 2 and Spec Ops Mission 2000 are on the shelves as of Oct 4, 1999.

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Other tech support questions
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For more traditional tech support questions (the game won't run with my mouse, My LAN can't connect, etc.) connect Ripcord Tech Support.

CONTACTING RIPCORD
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Technical Support: 425.889.7099 VOX
425.828.8715 FAX
Operators available: Mon-Fri 9-5 P.S.T.

Technical support via e-mail: tech@ripcordgames.com 
Snail mail address: Ripcord Games Technical Support
10809 120th Ave. NE
Kirkland, WA 98033
Online: http://www.ripcordgames.com/

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Game Play Hints and Tips
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I don't have any enemies, where'd they go?

The game defaults to the settings used in your last game, whether multiplayer or single player. So if you last game was multiplayer, with enemies turned off, your next single player game will not have any enemies (therefore if you complete the mission, you will not get promoted).

In multiplayer I am shooting at someone when they appear, why won't they die?

In multiplayer, when you respawn, you have 4 seconds when you cannot take
damage. This limits the effect of "campers" (players who "camp" at respawn  locations and shoot players when they are at their weakest).

Also, keep in mind that many weapons have a great deal of spread in their bursts, so if you shoot an MP5 at an enemy 90 meters away it is doubtful you will hit them.

How can I get more replay?

Try a different level of difficulty, or turn on the random AI. This will place the enemy AI in different locations. Also, playing all the single player missions with or against friends is a great way to dramatically change the game.

Why is my Green Beret equipped with only a knife?

If you do not properly select a weapon in the loadout screen, you can enter the game with nothing but a knife. This happens most often if you carry too much equipment.

The best solution is to load out with your weapon first, then select your equipment.

Why do my Squad member run up to the enemy?

Please keep in mind that when you select a Soldier for your Squad (Infantry,  Demolition, etc.) you are assigning an AI personality type to that soldier. The Sniper and the Demolition soldier have stationary attack priorities and will attack from their current location, if possible. The other soldiers will move closer to attack, with the Close Quarters soldier moving very close before firing. As such, the Close Quarters soldier is best used in missions with confined spaces, such as the Ship Hold mission in Germany. (So if yo want your men to not run off to get as close to the enemy as possable to kill them, make sure you choose SNIPERS or DEMOLITIONS men and then load them with the weapons you want them to have.) BUT those men won't do well in close quarters situations)

Can I practice my multiplayer skills?

You can practice your multiplayer skills by logging on the lobby and hosting a  multiplayer game with random AI turned on. Then select any level, including the DeathMatch and training levels and you will have enemy AI "bots" on. There will be several different weapons loadouts and personality types, just like a real DeathMatch.

How can I better control my Squad?

Move up works in the direction you are facing, so if give the move up command, and then turn around, your squad will move accordingly, in front of you. If you want them to move up and then keep their Position, give them the "Move Up" (F1) command, then give them the "Hold Up" command (F3).

I use this MOVE UP feature and then get to where I am some what between guys and they defend my position. By turning to the rught or left, the men run around me and nail the hostiles.

(You must have sniper men with LR300's or Demolitions men with LR300's for best results.

Be sure and check the ReadMe file on your computer for additional hints and tips.

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Web Pages and Forums
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Official site
http://www.specops2.com

Walkthroughs
http://web2.airmail.net/der271/index1.htm

Forums:
- http://www.fresh3d.com (look in the forums section)
- SPECOPS2.COM FORUM link
- SPECFORCE FORUM link