Post by Mikael on Feb 15, 2018 16:30:50 GMT
Before posting a question on the forums read these questions first! Chances are one of these will answer your question. Many thanks to theminifigmaster for the original FATE FAQ, and to all the users who contributed to the answers found below.
Q) Is there a demo I can try?
A) There isn't a "demo" version of any of our games any more. What we have instead are free trials of the full game. When you install it, you can play the game TWICE for as long as you want – there are no other limitations! After the two free trials, you'll either need to purchase the game, or spend purchased WildCoins to continue playing.
If you already have a full version of the game, the "Demo" will also update your current version to the latest version. When using Windows XP or earlier, you should be able to simply install over the top of your current game.
If your OS is Windows Vista or later, you may have to uninstall your game and then download and install the "Demo" for it to work properly. You will still be able to play the full game. This thanks to FATEplayer2010.
Q) Is FATE multi-player?
A) No.
Q) Is there a FATE 2?
A) No.
[Added]
There are now additional titles in the Fate Universe:
Fate: Undiscovered Realms
Fate: The Traitor Soul
Fate: The Cursed King
Q) I have FATE version 1.23a or 1.23b and I can't get Mod Manager to work no matter what I do. How do I fix this? (Thank you heron)
A) Unfortunately, WildTangent made some changes to FATE's file structure in 1.23 that break Mod Manager. If you want to mod 1.23, you will have to do so manually.
Q) Are there any cheat codes?
A) Yes! Take a look at the FATE Cheat Codes in the next post down in this same topic.
Q) I cannot find the Tilde character on my keyboard. Where is it?
A) The answer to this question depends upon a large, but finite, number of variables. One of the easiest ways I have found to determine the answer is to refer to the Wikipedia Keyboard Layout Page.
Q) Can I run FATE in a widescreen resolution?
A) Yes! The options menu in FATE currently does not support these options, but the game can handle almost any resolution with ease. To change FATE to run at your preferred resolution, follow these steps:
Right-click the start menu and click "Explore",
Using the left window pane, navigate to one of the following locations:
For XP Users:
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\WildTangent\fate\Persistent
For Vista Users:
C:\Program Data\WildTangent\fate\Persistent
Once you've gotten here, in the right window pane, double-click "config.dat" to open it. If your computer doesn't know what program to open it with, just select either Notepad or Wordpad from the list of possible programs.
The first two lines of this file are the preferred width and height values for the resolution. Simply change these numbers to the desired resolution. For example, if you wanted to run the game at 1680x1050:
SCREENWIDTH:1024
SCREENHEIGHT:768
Would become:
SCREENWIDTH:1680
SCREENHEIGHT:1050
Thanks to heron for the following:
If you want to run the game in windowed mode, in the same file you will find a line that reads:
FULLSCREEN:1
Change it to:
FULLSCREEN:0
Q) Where are my saved games (or config.dat file) located?
A) This depends on your operating system:
XP: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\WildTangent\fate\Persistent\SAVE
Vista: C:\ProgramData\WildTangent\fate\Persistent\SAVE
The easiest way to get to this folder is by pressing the key combination WINDOWS+R to bring up the run menu, and then pasting the pertinent (Vista or XP) address into the box, then hitting OK. If you do it this way, you can get to the folder even if your computer is set to hide hidden files and system folders – just make sure you type in the address exactly!
The config.dat file is in the Persistent folder itself rather than the SAVE folder.
Q) Are there any websites that have extra reference information for FATE?
A) Yes! "fate.50webs.com" hasn't been updated for a while, but it still has all the information you could want about FATE, with comprehensive lists of weapons, gems, artifacts, and just about everything else you ever wanted to know (numbers-wise) about FATE.
Q) My game clock is stuck/moving very slowly! What can I do?
The only solution is to reset your game clock back to zero. Once you do, the clock will resume normal operation, and dungeons will reset as expected. Luckily, this is very easy to do. To reset your clock, please refer to the Clock Reset Tool.
Q) What's a mod and where/how do I get them?
A) A "mod" is a modification to FATE. It can add weapons, monsters, spells, items, and much more to the game. For more information, check out the FATE Archive forum.
Q) How can I get past level 99?
A) You can't. This is the maximum, hard-coded level in FATE. However, you can continue to descend deeper and deeper into the dungeon. While you will no longer level up, you will continue to get better gear to help you fight increasingly difficult monsters.
Q) What is the most valuable item in the game?
A) Fate: Legendary Foe Cannibal
Q) What is the highest level monster?
A) Fate: Legendary Venom Dragon (regular Venom Dragon is level 50+)
Q) How many levels does the FATE dungeon have?
A) 2,147,483,647, read all about Fate's "Magic Number".
Q) What happens if I try to go to level 2,147,483,648?
A) You have the worst computer crash you can imagine.
Q) What is the finest gem quality in the game?
A) Superior gems are the highest quality
Q) What are all the Fame levels?
A)
Unknown
Tolerated
Unremarkable
Respected
Local Hero
Local Legend
Well Known
Folk Hero
Rising Star
Distinguished
Prestigious
Famous
Renowned
Glorious
Legendary
Fabled
Mythic
Immortal
Demigod
Unattainable
Q) What happens to heirloom items?
A) Each effect on the item gains a 25% bonus, and the item upgrades one step in quality if its is a weapon or armor item. This means that Superior becomes Exceptional, Exceptional becomes Flawless, and so on.
Q) What determines how many sockets an item can have?
A) The item's height in squares (in your inventory) determines how many sockets it can possess (For instance, an item that only takes up one inventory square can only have one socket). Four sockets is the maximum that any item can have..
Q) Can I transfer my character from one computer to another?
A) Yes! (Thanks to BuggsBunny964):
Your character's file will be in an FFD format and will have a number before it. Something like 1.ffd, and it will be in the SAVE file in your game. You can usually find that under:
C:/ documents and settings/all users/app data/WildTangent/Fate/persistent/SAVE,
However, your Application Data file may be hidden - to view it you'll need to:
Click on the "Tools" menu,
Choose "Folder Options.",
Click the "View" tab. A grey box with three sections will pop up. Go to the center section, about half way down, and find the option to view hidden files,
Click on the button next to "Show hidden files and folders.",
The App Data file will appear, somewhat faded, but just as usable as all the other files.
Now navigate to the Fate folder. Inside FATE are three files, Cache, Persistent, and PersistentScreenshots.
Inside Persistent you will find SAVE, All your characters are in there. They have a number and the .ffd extension.
Once you find it, simply copy it and paste it either into an e-mail attachment, a thumb drive, or a CD. From there just paste it in to the same directory in the other computer.
Q) How do I clone a character?
A) First, locate your saved games. Then, all you need to do is right-click the character you want to clone - for example, 0.FFD (the numbers represent the order of your characters in the starting menu, so 0.FFD is your first character, 1.FFD is your second character, etc.) and click "copy". Then paste it into the same folder, and rename it "#.FFD", where # is the number of characters you have. For example, if you have 3 characters, name it 3.FFD. You can also rename your characters with a regular filename. When you do, they will be listed alphabetically.
Q) I can't get my hotkeys to work for my spells. What am I doing wrong?
A) (Thanks to iubigler) You need to roll your cursor over your spells in the in-game menu; make sure you're not using the spellbook. Once it shows the spell description in Gameplay, hit one of the "F#" keys.
Q) How does Rikko's enchanting work?
A) Here is the process that Rikko goes through when you attempt to enchant an item (thanks to chillin13 for writing such a clear explanation):
You try to enchant an item. The item is given a 20% chance of getting a socket. If it gets a socket, you're finished with this enchantment.
If it DOESN'T get a socket, it THEN gives it a 50% chance of gaining a power [automatically dropping artifacts to the next step]. If it gets a power, you are finished with this enchantment.
If it DOESN'T get a power, it then has a 25% chance to get uniqueness [automatically dropping unique items and artifacts to the next step]. If you gained uniqueness, this enchantment is finished.
If it DOESN'T get an enchantment, it then has a 6% chance of losing all powers. If that didn't happen, then "nothing happens."
Q) What are the maximum levels of benefit on certain enchantments?
A) These benefits are limited after all modifiers have been applied:
Damage Reduced at 75%
Damage Reflected at 75%
Increased Block at 50%
Increased Casting Speed at 80%
Q) What is the best non-random gear (without mods)?
A) According to Alexander:
Helmet:
Legendary Terrifying Visage
Breastplate:
Legendary enduring victory
Gloves:
Legendary The Raker
Belt:
Legendary Ironband
Boots:
Legendary Ancestral Footsteps
Shield:
Legendary Mage's Bane (spiked shield, best)
Legendary Frostrind (Battle Shield, 2nd best, but i like looks)
Legendary Breakwater (tower shield, I like how this one looks the most)
Two-handed weapons:
Polearm:
Legendary Reaching Carver (best of two-handed
Staff:
Legendary Scion's Rod
Bow:
Legendary St Martin's Immolator
Cross-Bow:
Legendary Gleaming Rictus
One-handed weapons:
Slow Speed:
Legendary Club-mace category:
Legendary Angelic Wand
Legendary Four Cold Winds
Legendary Gemvein
Hammer category:
Legendary Vicious Canticle
Fast Speed:
Spear:
Legendary Terminal Calculation (best of one-handed)
Normal Speed:
Swords:
Legendary The Vanguard
Axe:
Legendary Curse of Mourning
Legendary Foe Cannibal
Rings:
Branston's Bnawtee Ring of Bling
Band of the Warlock
Julie's Enduring Diamond Ring
Necklace:
Seal of Eternity
Gems:
Demonocchio
Salt of the Earth
Avaricious Pearl
Fist of Samson
Gem of Ages
Secret of the Master
Hadrian's Crystal
Philosopher's Stone
Empire Stone
Adamantine Bauble
The Daystar
The Covetous Heart
Winter's Moon
Trickster's Bauble
Watcher of the Stars
Dwarf's Delight
Eye of the Serpent
Wicked Edge
Angel Heart
Beastheart
Andrew Swift's Turquoise Eye
Star Sapphire of Ages
Q) What is the best artifact weapon?
A) It just depends on what you like. Here's the whole weapon list:
Legendary Angelic Wand (Club, 120-272 damage, normal speed)
+100 damage to undead
10% damage taken reduced
10% damage bonus
20% crushing resistance bonus
+20 stamina recovery
Legendary Vicious Canticle (Hammer, 240-344 damage, slow speed)
8% life stolen per hit
30% attack speed bonus
+130 attack bonus
25% slashing resistance penalty
25% piercing resistance penalty
Legendary Gemvein (Club, 180-372 damage, slow speed)
7% life stolen per hit
30% attack speed bonus
+120 attack bonus
25% piercing resistance penalty
Legendary Reaching Carver (Polearm, 232-436 damage, slow)
8% life stolen per hit
30% attack speed bonus
+140 attack bonus
25% piercing resistance penalty
Legendary Foe Cannibal (Axe, 108-232 damage, normal speed)
+30 damage dealt bonus
+5 axe skill bonus
+12 vitality bonus
25% crushing resistance bonus
25% piercing resistance bonus
5% slashing resistance bonus
Legendary the Vanguard (sword, 112-408 damage, normal speed)
+6 critical strike bonus
+12 HP recovery
+12 stamina recovery
+9 strength
6% life stolen per hit
Legendary Terminal Calculation (spear, 112-448 damage, fast speed)
+40 ice damage
+40 fire damage
25% fire resistance bonus
25% ice resistance bonus
12% speed bonus
10% damage dealt bonus
Legendary Gleaming Rictus (Crossbow, 132-300 damage, normal speed)
+32 electric damage
+32 damage to undead
8% life stolen per hit
25% attack speed bonus
25% slashing resistance bonus
Legendary St Martin's Immolator (Bow, 100-264 damage, normal speed)
+48 fire damage
20% attack speed bonus
20% fire resistance bonus
+20 defense bonus
+5 critical strike bonus
Q) Is there a demo I can try?
A) There isn't a "demo" version of any of our games any more. What we have instead are free trials of the full game. When you install it, you can play the game TWICE for as long as you want – there are no other limitations! After the two free trials, you'll either need to purchase the game, or spend purchased WildCoins to continue playing.
If you already have a full version of the game, the "Demo" will also update your current version to the latest version. When using Windows XP or earlier, you should be able to simply install over the top of your current game.
If your OS is Windows Vista or later, you may have to uninstall your game and then download and install the "Demo" for it to work properly. You will still be able to play the full game. This thanks to FATEplayer2010.
Q) Is FATE multi-player?
A) No.
Q) Is there a FATE 2?
A) No.
[Added]
There are now additional titles in the Fate Universe:
Fate: Undiscovered Realms
Fate: The Traitor Soul
Fate: The Cursed King
Q) I have FATE version 1.23a or 1.23b and I can't get Mod Manager to work no matter what I do. How do I fix this? (Thank you heron)
A) Unfortunately, WildTangent made some changes to FATE's file structure in 1.23 that break Mod Manager. If you want to mod 1.23, you will have to do so manually.
Q) Are there any cheat codes?
A) Yes! Take a look at the FATE Cheat Codes in the next post down in this same topic.
Q) I cannot find the Tilde character on my keyboard. Where is it?
A) The answer to this question depends upon a large, but finite, number of variables. One of the easiest ways I have found to determine the answer is to refer to the Wikipedia Keyboard Layout Page.
Q) Can I run FATE in a widescreen resolution?
A) Yes! The options menu in FATE currently does not support these options, but the game can handle almost any resolution with ease. To change FATE to run at your preferred resolution, follow these steps:
Right-click the start menu and click "Explore",
Using the left window pane, navigate to one of the following locations:
For XP Users:
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\WildTangent\fate\Persistent
For Vista Users:
C:\Program Data\WildTangent\fate\Persistent
Once you've gotten here, in the right window pane, double-click "config.dat" to open it. If your computer doesn't know what program to open it with, just select either Notepad or Wordpad from the list of possible programs.
The first two lines of this file are the preferred width and height values for the resolution. Simply change these numbers to the desired resolution. For example, if you wanted to run the game at 1680x1050:
SCREENWIDTH:1024
SCREENHEIGHT:768
Would become:
SCREENWIDTH:1680
SCREENHEIGHT:1050
Thanks to heron for the following:
If you want to run the game in windowed mode, in the same file you will find a line that reads:
FULLSCREEN:1
Change it to:
FULLSCREEN:0
Q) Where are my saved games (or config.dat file) located?
A) This depends on your operating system:
XP: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\WildTangent\fate\Persistent\SAVE
Vista: C:\ProgramData\WildTangent\fate\Persistent\SAVE
The easiest way to get to this folder is by pressing the key combination WINDOWS+R to bring up the run menu, and then pasting the pertinent (Vista or XP) address into the box, then hitting OK. If you do it this way, you can get to the folder even if your computer is set to hide hidden files and system folders – just make sure you type in the address exactly!
The config.dat file is in the Persistent folder itself rather than the SAVE folder.
Q) Are there any websites that have extra reference information for FATE?
A) Yes! "fate.50webs.com" hasn't been updated for a while, but it still has all the information you could want about FATE, with comprehensive lists of weapons, gems, artifacts, and just about everything else you ever wanted to know (numbers-wise) about FATE.
Q) My game clock is stuck/moving very slowly! What can I do?
The only solution is to reset your game clock back to zero. Once you do, the clock will resume normal operation, and dungeons will reset as expected. Luckily, this is very easy to do. To reset your clock, please refer to the Clock Reset Tool.
Q) What's a mod and where/how do I get them?
A) A "mod" is a modification to FATE. It can add weapons, monsters, spells, items, and much more to the game. For more information, check out the FATE Archive forum.
Q) How can I get past level 99?
A) You can't. This is the maximum, hard-coded level in FATE. However, you can continue to descend deeper and deeper into the dungeon. While you will no longer level up, you will continue to get better gear to help you fight increasingly difficult monsters.
Q) What is the most valuable item in the game?
A) Fate: Legendary Foe Cannibal
Q) What is the highest level monster?
A) Fate: Legendary Venom Dragon (regular Venom Dragon is level 50+)
Q) How many levels does the FATE dungeon have?
A) 2,147,483,647, read all about Fate's "Magic Number".
Q) What happens if I try to go to level 2,147,483,648?
A) You have the worst computer crash you can imagine.
Q) What is the finest gem quality in the game?
A) Superior gems are the highest quality
Q) What are all the Fame levels?
A)
Unknown
Tolerated
Unremarkable
Respected
Local Hero
Local Legend
Well Known
Folk Hero
Rising Star
Distinguished
Prestigious
Famous
Renowned
Glorious
Legendary
Fabled
Mythic
Immortal
Demigod
Unattainable
Q) What happens to heirloom items?
A) Each effect on the item gains a 25% bonus, and the item upgrades one step in quality if its is a weapon or armor item. This means that Superior becomes Exceptional, Exceptional becomes Flawless, and so on.
Q) What determines how many sockets an item can have?
A) The item's height in squares (in your inventory) determines how many sockets it can possess (For instance, an item that only takes up one inventory square can only have one socket). Four sockets is the maximum that any item can have..
Q) Can I transfer my character from one computer to another?
A) Yes! (Thanks to BuggsBunny964):
Your character's file will be in an FFD format and will have a number before it. Something like 1.ffd, and it will be in the SAVE file in your game. You can usually find that under:
C:/ documents and settings/all users/app data/WildTangent/Fate/persistent/SAVE,
However, your Application Data file may be hidden - to view it you'll need to:
Click on the "Tools" menu,
Choose "Folder Options.",
Click the "View" tab. A grey box with three sections will pop up. Go to the center section, about half way down, and find the option to view hidden files,
Click on the button next to "Show hidden files and folders.",
The App Data file will appear, somewhat faded, but just as usable as all the other files.
Now navigate to the Fate folder. Inside FATE are three files, Cache, Persistent, and PersistentScreenshots.
Inside Persistent you will find SAVE, All your characters are in there. They have a number and the .ffd extension.
Once you find it, simply copy it and paste it either into an e-mail attachment, a thumb drive, or a CD. From there just paste it in to the same directory in the other computer.
Q) How do I clone a character?
A) First, locate your saved games. Then, all you need to do is right-click the character you want to clone - for example, 0.FFD (the numbers represent the order of your characters in the starting menu, so 0.FFD is your first character, 1.FFD is your second character, etc.) and click "copy". Then paste it into the same folder, and rename it "#.FFD", where # is the number of characters you have. For example, if you have 3 characters, name it 3.FFD. You can also rename your characters with a regular filename. When you do, they will be listed alphabetically.
Q) I can't get my hotkeys to work for my spells. What am I doing wrong?
A) (Thanks to iubigler) You need to roll your cursor over your spells in the in-game menu; make sure you're not using the spellbook. Once it shows the spell description in Gameplay, hit one of the "F#" keys.
Q) How does Rikko's enchanting work?
A) Here is the process that Rikko goes through when you attempt to enchant an item (thanks to chillin13 for writing such a clear explanation):
You try to enchant an item. The item is given a 20% chance of getting a socket. If it gets a socket, you're finished with this enchantment.
If it DOESN'T get a socket, it THEN gives it a 50% chance of gaining a power [automatically dropping artifacts to the next step]. If it gets a power, you are finished with this enchantment.
If it DOESN'T get a power, it then has a 25% chance to get uniqueness [automatically dropping unique items and artifacts to the next step]. If you gained uniqueness, this enchantment is finished.
If it DOESN'T get an enchantment, it then has a 6% chance of losing all powers. If that didn't happen, then "nothing happens."
Q) What are the maximum levels of benefit on certain enchantments?
A) These benefits are limited after all modifiers have been applied:
Damage Reduced at 75%
Damage Reflected at 75%
Increased Block at 50%
Increased Casting Speed at 80%
Q) What is the best non-random gear (without mods)?
A) According to Alexander:
Helmet:
Legendary Terrifying Visage
Breastplate:
Legendary enduring victory
Gloves:
Legendary The Raker
Belt:
Legendary Ironband
Boots:
Legendary Ancestral Footsteps
Shield:
Legendary Mage's Bane (spiked shield, best)
Legendary Frostrind (Battle Shield, 2nd best, but i like looks)
Legendary Breakwater (tower shield, I like how this one looks the most)
Two-handed weapons:
Polearm:
Legendary Reaching Carver (best of two-handed
Staff:
Legendary Scion's Rod
Bow:
Legendary St Martin's Immolator
Cross-Bow:
Legendary Gleaming Rictus
One-handed weapons:
Slow Speed:
Legendary Club-mace category:
Legendary Angelic Wand
Legendary Four Cold Winds
Legendary Gemvein
Hammer category:
Legendary Vicious Canticle
Fast Speed:
Spear:
Legendary Terminal Calculation (best of one-handed)
Normal Speed:
Swords:
Legendary The Vanguard
Axe:
Legendary Curse of Mourning
Legendary Foe Cannibal
Rings:
Branston's Bnawtee Ring of Bling
Band of the Warlock
Julie's Enduring Diamond Ring
Necklace:
Seal of Eternity
Gems:
Demonocchio
Salt of the Earth
Avaricious Pearl
Fist of Samson
Gem of Ages
Secret of the Master
Hadrian's Crystal
Philosopher's Stone
Empire Stone
Adamantine Bauble
The Daystar
The Covetous Heart
Winter's Moon
Trickster's Bauble
Watcher of the Stars
Dwarf's Delight
Eye of the Serpent
Wicked Edge
Angel Heart
Beastheart
Andrew Swift's Turquoise Eye
Star Sapphire of Ages
Q) What is the best artifact weapon?
A) It just depends on what you like. Here's the whole weapon list:
Legendary Angelic Wand (Club, 120-272 damage, normal speed)
+100 damage to undead
10% damage taken reduced
10% damage bonus
20% crushing resistance bonus
+20 stamina recovery
Legendary Vicious Canticle (Hammer, 240-344 damage, slow speed)
8% life stolen per hit
30% attack speed bonus
+130 attack bonus
25% slashing resistance penalty
25% piercing resistance penalty
Legendary Gemvein (Club, 180-372 damage, slow speed)
7% life stolen per hit
30% attack speed bonus
+120 attack bonus
25% piercing resistance penalty
Legendary Reaching Carver (Polearm, 232-436 damage, slow)
8% life stolen per hit
30% attack speed bonus
+140 attack bonus
25% piercing resistance penalty
Legendary Foe Cannibal (Axe, 108-232 damage, normal speed)
+30 damage dealt bonus
+5 axe skill bonus
+12 vitality bonus
25% crushing resistance bonus
25% piercing resistance bonus
5% slashing resistance bonus
Legendary the Vanguard (sword, 112-408 damage, normal speed)
+6 critical strike bonus
+12 HP recovery
+12 stamina recovery
+9 strength
6% life stolen per hit
Legendary Terminal Calculation (spear, 112-448 damage, fast speed)
+40 ice damage
+40 fire damage
25% fire resistance bonus
25% ice resistance bonus
12% speed bonus
10% damage dealt bonus
Legendary Gleaming Rictus (Crossbow, 132-300 damage, normal speed)
+32 electric damage
+32 damage to undead
8% life stolen per hit
25% attack speed bonus
25% slashing resistance bonus
Legendary St Martin's Immolator (Bow, 100-264 damage, normal speed)
+48 fire damage
20% attack speed bonus
20% fire resistance bonus
+20 defense bonus
+5 critical strike bonus
