1. What do I do if I crash?
If you crash make sure you save the crash dump (if it promps for one) and send it to kyle@s2games.com . If it doesn't promp to save a crash dump the get you console log from My documents/Savage 2 a tortured soul/game/ and email to kyle@s2games.com .
By doing this you greatly increase the chance of Savage 2 improving and you not receiving this crash again!
2 .What do i do if a match replay doesn't show up after an over an hour of waiting?
Post in this thread -->
http://forums.s2games.com/showthread.php?t=9299
3. Are there any Savage 2 communities outside of s2games.com?
There is currently two major communities outside of s2games.com.
Newerth.com - The Savage 1 & Savage 2 Community website. Discuss, browse articles, guides, and tutorials; download mods, movies and maps; or contribute to our game network.
Aus-Savage.com - The Australian/New Zealand online Savage community. With Galleries, Downloads, Guides, Tutorials and generally a place to chat and promote your clan.
4. What does FCP stand for?
Free Content Patch. These patches will roll out to improve gameplay and fix issues keeping everyone happy. If you are new to Savage you should know that this game is supported far better then most games. The devs release patches with fixes very often and work on the FCP patches for long periods of time bringing some neat new features.
5. How is SF (Skill Factor) calculated and what should i do to get it higher?
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Originally Posted by SF Formula
SF = (exp/min)
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Exp/min is total exp earned in the game divided by your total time on the field. Everything you do in Savage 2 will give you a certain amount of exp all balanced out to make every unit just as important as each other. Use a healer all game and you can easily get a high exp/min without even killing one person. Do Sacrificial or Demo runs and you will get plenty exp on each successful hit. Get siege and take down as much as you can before dieing. Kill lots of people and damage as many things as possible will also give you plenty Exp/min. With each unit being valuable and a good chance of getting a good SF and your rank higher it promotes support, ending the game and killing without worrying about your K/D ratio.
6. How is LF (Leadership Factor) calculated?
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Originally Posted by LF Formula
(1/2)*(exp/min) + (1/4)*(exp/min)*(cr/5) + (1/4)*(exp/min) * (win%) {=:max 75% :min 25% }
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I am not in the mood to explain this. Will probably get Kingktulu to do it since he probably came up with it...
7. Is there any way i can get better persistent items? Mine are crap and i would like to be able to get some better ones.
There is 3 ways to get scratch offs.
Achievements: these were added in FCP#1 and can be seen by following these simple steps:
- Log into your account on the main page of this site
- Click on "My Player Stats" located on the right under "Quick Links"
- Click on Achievements, you can't miss it
Referrals: use the Refer-a-friend from your accounts page and if they buy the game you will get a free scratch off ticket.
Collectors Edition CD: Purchase this and along with a free manual and the game on a CD you get 5 Free Scratch Off Tickets!
8. How will modding and custom maps work?
Any mods can be run on "unofficial" servers which have been implemented into FCP#1. You will be able to host your own server and run any mods/map you like however without stats or replay recording.
If you want your map put into the Rotation you will have to submit it to S2games and it will have to have great gameplay and look as good or better then current Sav2 maps.
Also here is a link to the mod wiki which is currently under construction and.
http://modding.savage2.s2games.com/index.php/Main_Page
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s2mods.com which is still being created by the community will be the home for Savage 2 modding. If you would like to help out and have web development skills please pm Stanz.
9. Will/when can we host our own servers?
You can host your own server and it will show up on the "Unofficial Servers" tab in the game browser. These servers will not have stat, clan or replay support. To host your own server simply run the DedicatedServer exe in your Savage 2 directory.
10. Will there be anymore features added? Any new gamemodes, maps etc?
S2games will be fully supporting Savage 2 well after release. There are 3 Devs (Kyle, Fielding and Arney) that are staying on the game for at least a year.
New game modes have been planned since the beta stages and will be implemented once as the devs have the chance. Arney will be constantly adding more maps and handling any user map submissions deciding weather they will be put in rotation or not.
11. Is there going to Linux support?
The Linux client has been released with FCP#1 and as far as I know still has a bug here and there (mainly with ati cards). Any bugs will be worked out and support for Linux will be the same as for windows.
12. Is there going to be Mac support?
There are no plans for Mac support.
13. Will there be higher player servers?
Once the netcode is stable enough to handle more players the cap will be increased. Target is 32 players + slots for spectators afaik.
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We're looking at raising the player caps, don't worry. 
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14. Will Savage 2 have VOIP support?
Commanders have VOIP and can talk to their whole team as of FCP#1. I don't know if there are any plans to make it so players other then the commander can use VOIP.
15. What type of clan support does Savage 2 have?
savage2clans.com will answer all your questions.
16. Will there be an impeachment system used to get rid of "silly person" commanders?
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Originally Posted by S2Fielding
Plans for a impeachment system are in place - we're working on game stability as the #1 priority first, so I cannot give an exact ETA to any sort of impeachment system.. but yes we plan to have one. Measures will be put in place to make it non abusable (such as the player who initiates the vote impeach is forced to take command for the rest of the game, if he leaves command he may be ejected from server with automatic loss). I know it sounds harsh - and we're not set on anything (it still needs to be discussed) but we definitely want to put something in place that prevents abuse from either side.
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17. What is the best unit to use against Hellbourne?
Chaplain and Shaman have a bonus against Hellbourne (HB) units. A few healing units can take down a HB fairly fast. Here is what to do to greatly improve your chances of surviving a HB encounter.
- There is a particular type of music that is played when a Hell Shrine is being built. When it starts get your team organized!
- Get some heavy units to fight the HB and healers to come in from behind to take it down as quick as possible.
- Try not to die! When you die your soul won't be added to the enemies soul count but will replenish some Health.
- If a HB unit starts chasing you, DON'T just flee into a garrison. Try and draw it away from your base because HB units have constant Health degeneration and every second is important.
18. How can i see everyones HP above there heads?
Press ALT
19. Why is the cinematic movie not an introduction to the game?
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Originally Posted by S2Maliken
It would add too much to the download size which is one of our more considerable barriers to entry. We're pleased with ~670 MB d/l and don't want to push it up a couple hundred megs.
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20. Are you going to release this game on steam?
I remember reading somewhere that it was a possibility as the S2games devs love steams work. However if it is not needed then i doubt it will happen.
UPDATE: Steam release is planned. Shouldn't be to long away.
21. Is there an "AUTO ATTACK" key so you don't have to constantly click when destroying a building?
At the moment there is no such key to do this. And they don't plan on adding one. Here is a reply from S2Toolz after asked if there is some kind of bind script to do this.
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Originally Posted by S2Toolz
You will violate the TOS:
# Use or distribute "auto" software programs, "macro" software programs or other "cheat utility" software program or applications.
Not a function of the game currently and no plans for it to be one.
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22. How do I use my items?
There are two ways of doing this. The first which i find is the easiest is using the number pad. The second is pressing "CTRL + #". Seems inconvenient however most items can't be used in the middle of a battle so works out fine.
23. Will the character models change with Level up?
As of FCP#1 the models will change, and I have to say hey look pretty sweet!
At level 4, 8 and 12 your armor will change.
24. How do you give karma and what are the details around it?
You can give karma to any player of your choice at the end of a match. The player can however not be in the same clan as you. There are 3 choices when it comes to karma. Either you can give a player positive karma, give a player negative karma or simply do nothing. You may only give one karma point per match. Every 10 positive karma points you give you will receive positive karma. Every 3 neg karma points you give you will receive negative karma.
When you give somebody karma you can also leave a comment as to why you gave that person karma. To view what people have said about you goto your stats (log into front page and click "My Player Stats" on the right) and click on "View Karma" and you can see what people have given you karma and what karma that you have given to other players.
25. I'm a noob, is there anything to help me get better or even understand the game?
Try and treat this site as the online manual. It has all the info you will ever need! There is a flash tutorial and all units, abilities, skills and game modes (currently only one) explained.
Also when you start the game be sure to try out the tutorial which was completely re-worked in FCP#1 and the practice mode. There are also Duel servers you can use to practice your melee skills 1v1.
26. For which actions do i get gold? Only killing other players and NPCs? Whats the quickest way to earn gold. I often find myself stuck to the first 3 chars because i cant afford the others.
Everything you do that benefits your team in any way will give you gold and experience. When you see little gold and purple numbers float through the air you have just earned gold and experience respectively. These will show for doing things from healing to damage on a player that just died. Sometimes you won't see these numbers or you will only get exp or gold from doing something. e.g. Building/repairing on gives experience and does not show numbers, however you can see your experience meter move (bottom of the screen). Electric Eyes, Hawks and Spawn Portals will not show these numbers, instead there will be a box in the top right of the screen illustrating the experience and gold you will receive from these items.
27. How is Soul collecting dealt with? I often do massive damage on someone and somebody else kills it and gets the soul. What do i do as a healer to get souls for a Hellbourne unit?
The soul always goes to the person who gets the kill with the last hit. Suggestions to give it to the person who does the most damage were suggested, however S2Games wants it to work how it does now.
You can only get souls by killing people (and some NPC's, so if you are a support unit you still have to make kills to get a Hellbourne unit. However the Revenent only cost 4 souls, although weaker then the other 2 HellBourne units, is very effective in the right hands. 4 souls isn't really that hard to get, just kill some NPC's early on in the game.
28. These voice tips are great... if I just started playing! Can I turn them off?
Go into options > sound and click the "Disable Voice Tips" box.
29. Where do I put replays after I download them?
Create a new folder in My Documents/Savage 2 - A Tortured Soul/ called replays and place it in there. Start up Savage and go to the replay browser and choose your replay.
All info here is from talking with the devs or reading the forums. Not 100% facts!
I will be adding to this list as i see more repeated questions.
If you see any errors or have anything that should be added the please pm me or leave a post here.
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