Part 2

Learn how to install Unreal Tournament GOTY, apply community patches like 469E, and configure display settings for optimal gameplay, including resolution and framerate.

This section covers the installation of Unreal Tournament GOTY edition, applying necessary patches, and configuring display settings for an improved gameplay experience. It also touches upon bot AI advancements and new bot types introduced in the game.

Bot Difficulty and AI: Bots in Unreal Tournament have become tactically smarter with increased difficulty. While Adept is considered the 'normal' difficulty, higher levels like Masterful can feel unbalanced. New bots, such as the Skaarj, are introduced. Bots have gained new abilities like banking grenades and using rippers off walls. At higher difficulties, they can perform hammer-jumps and use translocators. An 'Enhanced Team AI' option exists for Domination practice sessions, though its specific function is not detailed.

Community Mods: The GOTY edition includes two community mods: ChaosUT and RocketUT.

Game Version: The game version listed is 496C, a community patch incorporated by Epic. The latest patch is 469E.

Installation:

1. Download the ut_goty.zip file and extract its contents.
2. Run the UT_GOTY.exe installer. Ensure 'Register the game as the handler for the UMOD files' is checked to facilitate mod installation.
3. The installer will download and install essential GOTY edition files.
4. Locate the System folder within your UT installation directory and run UnrealTournament.exe.
5. Configure video driver options; 'Direct3D 9 Support' is recommended.
6. Configure mouse settings; 'Raw Input' is recommended.
7. Run UT from the final screen.

Patching:

GOTY edition is a patch itself. The next step is to update to patch 469E, which includes fixes and enables online play. Download links for various operating systems are provided.

Display Configuration:

After installation and patching, customize game settings via Game > Preferences > Video.

• Resolution: Choose your desired resolution, with widescreen options like 1280x720 recommended.
• Fullscreen Issues (Windows 11): If fullscreen mode doesn't work at a non-desktop resolution, set Video > Window Mode > Full Screen. If it still fails, manually edit UnrealTournament.ini by finding the [WinDrv.WindowsClient] section and setting WindowedViewportX, WindowedViewportY, FullscreenViewportX, and FullscreenViewportY to your desired resolution values (e.g., 1280x720).
• Framerate: Change 'Min Desired Framerate' from the default 30 to 60fps for a significantly improved experience.
• Dynamic Lighting: Enabling 'Use Dynamic Lighting' animates map lighting but may reduce framerate.