Enders
03-06-08, 04:37 AM
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SOG TEAM MASTER FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS LIST
DISCLAIMER: THIS FAQ LIST CONTAINS SOME TWEAKS THAT ARE MEANT TO MAKE THINGS RUN MORE SMOOTHLY, HOWEVER IT IS POSSIBLE TO MESS UP YOUR SWAT 4 GAME. PLEASE BACKUP ALL FILES BEFORE TWEAKING. I CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT THE GAME WILL NOT MESS UP. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. I REPEAT, USE AT YOUR OWN RISK!
(SOG Team is not responsible for any problems that occur from attempting anything listed in the FAQ as well as the site.)
To search the FAQ, press Ctrl+F on your keyboard (If you are using a Mac, try Cmd+F) and type a keyword. For example,
If you are wondering about how to reduce lag, type in 'lag'
If you are wondering what Dexus UAC is, or how to install it, type in 'uac'
If you are wondering how to put color names in servers, type in 'color'
If you are wondering how to set up your own keybinds, type in 'keybind'
For best results enter only 1 word, the keep on pressing 'Next' until you find the question/answer you want. If you cannot find the answer here, please register at Sog-team.co.uk and make a post in the 'HelpDesk'
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=====FORUM QUESTIONS========================================= ======
1]Help! My signature has mysteriously changed to someone elses, and/or my profile info has changed to someone elses.
2]How do I change the skin of the forum? I do not like the default one at all.
3]Sometimes when I try to access the site, I get a 'PHP Fatal error: Maximum execution time of 30 seconds exceeded in C:\Domains\sog-team.co.uk\wwwroot\forum\includes\class_core.php on line 371' Why is this? What's happening?
=====XFIRE QUESTIONS========================================= =====
1]xFire won't detect my SWAT 4 game! How can I fix this?
2]How do I join the SOG Team list?
=====SWAT 4 QUESTIONS========================================= =====
1]What is lag and how can I reduce it?
2]What does is Dexus UAC? Do I need it? How do I install it?
3]What are Keybinds? How do I use create/use them?
4]Can I get apply color to my in-game name?
5]Help! I can't see any multiplayer servers! My internet connection is fine!
6]How do I make it so that the intro videos do not play when I start SWAT 4?
7]My game always resets my in-game name to 'Player' (or something else) How can I make it so it won't reset my name?
8]There is a bad player in the servers who is teamkilling/teamtazing/teampeppering/teamnading/swearing/being abusive. What can I do?
=====MISC QUESTIONS========================================= =======
1]What is the Fair Play Alliance (FPA)?
2]How do I donate to SOG? Is it mandatory?
3]I would like to challenge SOG to a clan match. Where do I request one?
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=====FORUM ANSWERS=========================================== ====
1Q]Help! My signature has mysteriously changed to someone elses, and/or my profile info has changed to someone elses.
1A]This may have been caused by a large server crashed that has happened a while ago. Please try to re-enter your information, or make a support request for more help.
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2Q]How do I change the skin of the forum? I do not like the default one at all.
2A]If you are a guest: Scroll to the very bottom of the main page (http://sog-team.co.uk/forum). You should see a small drop down box, right under the text 'Forum is Closed for Posting' Click the little arrow and select the skin of your choice.
If you are a registered forum member: Click here: http://www.sog-team.co.uk/forum/profile.php?do=editoptions and scroll down to 'Miscellaneous Options' and Select a skin from the 'Forum Skin' drop down box. (Submitted by Wes)
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3Q]Sometimes when I try to access the site, I get a 'PHP Fatal error: Maximum execution time of 30 seconds exceeded in C:\Domains\sog-team.co.uk\wwwroot\forum\includes\class_core.php on line 371' Why is this? What's happening?
3A]This is not an error on your side, it is a server error. Please wait a few seconds and try to refresh. We are working on solving this problem. We apologize for any inconvience caused.
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=====XFIRE ANSWERS=========================================== =
1Q]xFire won't detect my SWAT 4 game! How can I fix this?
1A]Open up xFire. Go to Tools>Options>Games. Scroll down to 'NOT INSTALLED' and search for 'SWAT 4' Right click on 'SWAT 4'
At the top right hand area, select the option 'MANUAL SETUP' Then click 'BROWSE' Scroll to your installation directory. IMPORTANT: You must select the \Sierra\SWAT 4\Content\System\ Selecting only \Sierra\SWAT 4\ WILL NOT WORK!
Example (default path): C:\Program Files\Sierra\SWAT 4\Content\System
[TIP: Right click on your xFire icon on your desktop (or wherever it is located) and right click it. Then go to Compatibility and enable it. Then select 'Windows XP SP2' from the drop down list. (Tip Submitted by Viper)]
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2Q]How do I join the xFire SOG Team list?
2A]You must be a Forum VIP or a SOG Member to join the list. Once you are one of the two, you may request an invitation, if you have not already been invited.
=====SWAT 4 ANSWERS=========================================
1Q]What is lag and how can I reduce it?
1A]Read this tutorial (http://www.sog-team.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=4687)
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2Q]What does is Dexus UAC? Do I need it? How do I install it?
2A]If you wish to join the SOG Team, you must have UAC. Read this post for installation instructions:
(http://www.sog-team.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=6508)
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3Q]What are Keybinds? How do I use create/use them?
3A]Read this tutorial (http://www.sog-team.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=4160)
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4Q]Can I get apply color to my in-game name?
4A]Good and bad news. Good news: It is possible. Read this tutorial (http://www.sog-team.co.uk/forum/showpost.php?p=59261&postcount=2) Bad news: Most servers disable it as it is very distracting. (P.S. I have not verified this myself. May or may not work. Use at your own risk. If you game messes up, promise not to sue! XD)
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5Q]Help! I can't see any multiplayer servers! My internet connection is fine!
5A]Make sure that you have selected 'INTERNET' instead of 'LAN' at the bottom right hand corner. Also, make sure that your firewall is not blocking SWAT 4
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6Q]How do I make it so that the intro videos do not play when I start SWAT 4?
6A]Move the following folders to a different place (I wouldn't suggest the Recyle Bin, but whatever floats your boat. Just remember that IF your game messes up and you have to restore the 2 folders (which you've deleted in the Recycle Bin), then say goodbye to 10 minutes of your life reinstalling SWAT 4.)
\Sierra\SWAT 4\Content\Sound\Scriptedvo
\Sierra\SWAT 4\Content\Movies
Delete/move at your own risk!
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7Q]My game always resets my in-game name to 'Player' (or something else) How can I make it so it won't reset my name?
7A]Download the name fix here: (http://www.sog-team.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=242)
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8Q]There is a bad player in the servers who is teamkilling/teamtazing/teampeppering/teamnading/swearing/being abusive. What can I do?
8A]Please take a screenshot as evidence, and then make a report in the 'Bad Players' section of the Report Room: (http://www.sog-team.co.uk/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=70) You can make a report here: (http://www.sog-team.co.uk/forum/newthread.php?do=report)
=====MISC ANSWERS=========================================
1Q]What is the Fair Play Alliance (FPA)?
1A]The Fair Play Alliance is an alliance that SOG is part of. This alliance is for all SWAT 4 clans that are against cheating. If you wish to be a part of SOG, you may not use any cheats of any sort. Cheating will result in serious punishment.
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2Q]How do I donate to SOG? Is it mandatory?
2A]No, it is not mandatory, however by donating you are showing your dedication to the SOG Team and increase your chances of promotion. SOG Team is run entirely out of our Clan Leader's pocket, and your donations help offset the high prices that we must pay to keep our servers and forums running. Also, you will earn the prestige title of 'Clan Sponsor' Visit to donate: (http://www.sog-team.co.uk/forum/donate.php) Thank you!
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3Q]I would like to challenge SOG to a clan match. Where do I request one?
3A]You may challenge us here: (http://www.sog-team.co.uk/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=17) Please note that we require at least a week notice before matches, all regular server rules must be followed (http://www.sog-team.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=100), and Dexus UAC (anti-cheat for SWAT 4) must be used for all clan matches.
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If you have a question and/or answer you wish to be added to this list, please send me a private message or email me at enders@sog-team.co.uk. Credit will be given to all submitted questions/answers.
This list will be updated over time as new questions/answers arise.
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SOG TEAM MASTER FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS LIST
DISCLAIMER: THIS FAQ LIST CONTAINS SOME TWEAKS THAT ARE MEANT TO MAKE THINGS RUN MORE SMOOTHLY, HOWEVER IT IS POSSIBLE TO MESS UP YOUR SWAT 4 GAME. PLEASE BACKUP ALL FILES BEFORE TWEAKING. I CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT THE GAME WILL NOT MESS UP. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. I REPEAT, USE AT YOUR OWN RISK!
(SOG Team is not responsible for any problems that occur from attempting anything listed in the FAQ as well as the site.)
To search the FAQ, press Ctrl+F on your keyboard (If you are using a Mac, try Cmd+F) and type a keyword. For example,
If you are wondering about how to reduce lag, type in 'lag'
If you are wondering what Dexus UAC is, or how to install it, type in 'uac'
If you are wondering how to put color names in servers, type in 'color'
If you are wondering how to set up your own keybinds, type in 'keybind'
For best results enter only 1 word, the keep on pressing 'Next' until you find the question/answer you want. If you cannot find the answer here, please register at Sog-team.co.uk and make a post in the 'HelpDesk'
/*-*/*-*/*-*/*-*/QUESTIONS/*-*/*-*/*-*/*-*//*-*/*-*/*-*/*-*//*-*/*-*/*-*/*-*//*-*/*-*/*-*/
=====FORUM QUESTIONS========================================= ======
1]Help! My signature has mysteriously changed to someone elses, and/or my profile info has changed to someone elses.
2]How do I change the skin of the forum? I do not like the default one at all.
3]Sometimes when I try to access the site, I get a 'PHP Fatal error: Maximum execution time of 30 seconds exceeded in C:\Domains\sog-team.co.uk\wwwroot\forum\includes\class_core.php on line 371' Why is this? What's happening?
=====XFIRE QUESTIONS========================================= =====
1]xFire won't detect my SWAT 4 game! How can I fix this?
2]How do I join the SOG Team list?
=====SWAT 4 QUESTIONS========================================= =====
1]What is lag and how can I reduce it?
2]What does is Dexus UAC? Do I need it? How do I install it?
3]What are Keybinds? How do I use create/use them?
4]Can I get apply color to my in-game name?
5]Help! I can't see any multiplayer servers! My internet connection is fine!
6]How do I make it so that the intro videos do not play when I start SWAT 4?
7]My game always resets my in-game name to 'Player' (or something else) How can I make it so it won't reset my name?
8]There is a bad player in the servers who is teamkilling/teamtazing/teampeppering/teamnading/swearing/being abusive. What can I do?
=====MISC QUESTIONS========================================= =======
1]What is the Fair Play Alliance (FPA)?
2]How do I donate to SOG? Is it mandatory?
3]I would like to challenge SOG to a clan match. Where do I request one?
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=====FORUM ANSWERS=========================================== ====
1Q]Help! My signature has mysteriously changed to someone elses, and/or my profile info has changed to someone elses.
1A]This may have been caused by a large server crashed that has happened a while ago. Please try to re-enter your information, or make a support request for more help.
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2Q]How do I change the skin of the forum? I do not like the default one at all.
2A]If you are a guest: Scroll to the very bottom of the main page (http://sog-team.co.uk/forum). You should see a small drop down box, right under the text 'Forum is Closed for Posting' Click the little arrow and select the skin of your choice.
If you are a registered forum member: Click here: http://www.sog-team.co.uk/forum/profile.php?do=editoptions and scroll down to 'Miscellaneous Options' and Select a skin from the 'Forum Skin' drop down box. (Submitted by Wes)
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3Q]Sometimes when I try to access the site, I get a 'PHP Fatal error: Maximum execution time of 30 seconds exceeded in C:\Domains\sog-team.co.uk\wwwroot\forum\includes\class_core.php on line 371' Why is this? What's happening?
3A]This is not an error on your side, it is a server error. Please wait a few seconds and try to refresh. We are working on solving this problem. We apologize for any inconvience caused.
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=====XFIRE ANSWERS=========================================== =
1Q]xFire won't detect my SWAT 4 game! How can I fix this?
1A]Open up xFire. Go to Tools>Options>Games. Scroll down to 'NOT INSTALLED' and search for 'SWAT 4' Right click on 'SWAT 4'
At the top right hand area, select the option 'MANUAL SETUP' Then click 'BROWSE' Scroll to your installation directory. IMPORTANT: You must select the \Sierra\SWAT 4\Content\System\ Selecting only \Sierra\SWAT 4\ WILL NOT WORK!
Example (default path): C:\Program Files\Sierra\SWAT 4\Content\System
[TIP: Right click on your xFire icon on your desktop (or wherever it is located) and right click it. Then go to Compatibility and enable it. Then select 'Windows XP SP2' from the drop down list. (Tip Submitted by Viper)]
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2Q]How do I join the xFire SOG Team list?
2A]You must be a Forum VIP or a SOG Member to join the list. Once you are one of the two, you may request an invitation, if you have not already been invited.
=====SWAT 4 ANSWERS=========================================
1Q]What is lag and how can I reduce it?
1A]Read this tutorial (http://www.sog-team.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=4687)
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2Q]What does is Dexus UAC? Do I need it? How do I install it?
2A]If you wish to join the SOG Team, you must have UAC. Read this post for installation instructions:
(http://www.sog-team.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=6508)
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3Q]What are Keybinds? How do I use create/use them?
3A]Read this tutorial (http://www.sog-team.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=4160)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4Q]Can I get apply color to my in-game name?
4A]Good and bad news. Good news: It is possible. Read this tutorial (http://www.sog-team.co.uk/forum/showpost.php?p=59261&postcount=2) Bad news: Most servers disable it as it is very distracting. (P.S. I have not verified this myself. May or may not work. Use at your own risk. If you game messes up, promise not to sue! XD)
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5Q]Help! I can't see any multiplayer servers! My internet connection is fine!
5A]Make sure that you have selected 'INTERNET' instead of 'LAN' at the bottom right hand corner. Also, make sure that your firewall is not blocking SWAT 4
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6Q]How do I make it so that the intro videos do not play when I start SWAT 4?
6A]Move the following folders to a different place (I wouldn't suggest the Recyle Bin, but whatever floats your boat. Just remember that IF your game messes up and you have to restore the 2 folders (which you've deleted in the Recycle Bin), then say goodbye to 10 minutes of your life reinstalling SWAT 4.)
\Sierra\SWAT 4\Content\Sound\Scriptedvo
\Sierra\SWAT 4\Content\Movies
Delete/move at your own risk!
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7Q]My game always resets my in-game name to 'Player' (or something else) How can I make it so it won't reset my name?
7A]Download the name fix here: (http://www.sog-team.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=242)
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8Q]There is a bad player in the servers who is teamkilling/teamtazing/teampeppering/teamnading/swearing/being abusive. What can I do?
8A]Please take a screenshot as evidence, and then make a report in the 'Bad Players' section of the Report Room: (http://www.sog-team.co.uk/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=70) You can make a report here: (http://www.sog-team.co.uk/forum/newthread.php?do=report)
=====MISC ANSWERS=========================================
1Q]What is the Fair Play Alliance (FPA)?
1A]The Fair Play Alliance is an alliance that SOG is part of. This alliance is for all SWAT 4 clans that are against cheating. If you wish to be a part of SOG, you may not use any cheats of any sort. Cheating will result in serious punishment.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2Q]How do I donate to SOG? Is it mandatory?
2A]No, it is not mandatory, however by donating you are showing your dedication to the SOG Team and increase your chances of promotion. SOG Team is run entirely out of our Clan Leader's pocket, and your donations help offset the high prices that we must pay to keep our servers and forums running. Also, you will earn the prestige title of 'Clan Sponsor' Visit to donate: (http://www.sog-team.co.uk/forum/donate.php) Thank you!
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3Q]I would like to challenge SOG to a clan match. Where do I request one?
3A]You may challenge us here: (http://www.sog-team.co.uk/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=17) Please note that we require at least a week notice before matches, all regular server rules must be followed (http://www.sog-team.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=100), and Dexus UAC (anti-cheat for SWAT 4) must be used for all clan matches.
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If you have a question and/or answer you wish to be added to this list, please send me a private message or email me at enders@sog-team.co.uk. Credit will be given to all submitted questions/answers.
This list will be updated over time as new questions/answers arise.
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