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Difference between revisions of "The Red Solstice"

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(→‎Video settings: Can't test the rest (GeDoSaTo doesn't work for OpenGL yet), but I can confirm multimonitor.)
(→‎Issues unresolved: After re-reading the WIP editing guide...yeah, I unnecessarily ignored many issues.)
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==Issues unresolved==
 
==Issues unresolved==
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{{ii}} For an up-to-date list of unresolved issues, see the [http://steamcommunity.com/app/265590/discussions/2/45350791167803401/ official "Known Issues" list] or the [http://steamcommunity.com/app/265590/discussions/2/41973821510509005 unofficial bug list].
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{{--}} Unless otherwise noted, there are currently no known fixes or workarounds for these issues
 
===General instability===
 
===General instability===
 
{{ii}} Third-party overlays, API hooks, or graphics mods, such as the TeamSpeak overlay, FRAPS, or DSFix, can cause the game to become unstable.
 
{{ii}} Third-party overlays, API hooks, or graphics mods, such as the TeamSpeak overlay, FRAPS, or DSFix, can cause the game to become unstable.
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{{Fixbox/fix|Disable any third-party API hooks or overlays and graphics mods|ref=<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/games/TheRedSolstice/announcements/detail/74656621177374555 Steam Community Discussion - Important notice regarding the usage of streaming software]</ref>}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Disable any third-party API hooks or overlays and graphics mods|ref=<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/games/TheRedSolstice/announcements/detail/74656621177374555 Steam Community Discussion - Important notice regarding the usage of streaming software]</ref>}}
 
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===Desynchronization (de-sync) issues===
 
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{{ii}} Work is ongoing to improve netcode and reduce or eliminate netcode.<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/265590/discussions/2/606068060815999730/#c606068060823566000 Steam Community Discussion - The most important technical problem: De-Sync]</ref>
 
 
===Graphical issues with Intel HD integrated GPUs===
 
===Graphical issues with Intel HD integrated GPUs===
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{{--}} There is currently no known solution or workaround.
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{{ii}} Not all Intel HD integrated GPUs cause graphical issues in-game. The only way to know if yours will is by playing the game.
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===White Screen of Death when starting game===
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===Startup issues===
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====White Screen of Death when starting game====
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Update your graphics card drivers|ref=<ref name="KnownIssues">[http://steamcommunity.com/app/265590/discussions/2/45350791167803401/ Steam Community Discussion - Known Issues]</ref>}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Update your graphics card drivers|ref=<ref name="KnownIssues">[http://steamcommunity.com/app/265590/discussions/2/45350791167803401/ Steam Community Discussion - Known Issues]</ref>}}
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{{ii}} This fix has only been tested on Windows 8.1.
 
{{ii}} This fix has only been tested on Windows 8.1.
 
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====Game never starts====
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===Game never starts===
 
 
{{ii}} This is a common issue for uses of the AVAST anti-virus software.
 
{{ii}} This is a common issue for uses of the AVAST anti-virus software.
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
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{{Fixbox/fix|Restart Steam|ref=<ref name="KnownIssues"/>}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Restart Steam|ref=<ref name="KnownIssues"/>}}
 
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===Game freezes on main menu===
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====Game freezes on main menu====
 
{{ii}} This is due to a Steam-related function not receiving a response within a certain timeframe.
 
{{ii}} This is due to a Steam-related function not receiving a response within a certain timeframe.
 
{{ii}} Commonly occurs on unstable connections; rarely happens randomly.
 
{{ii}} Commonly occurs on unstable connections; rarely happens randomly.
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{{Fixbox/fix|Restart Steam and ensure you are correctly logged-on|ref=<ref name="KnownIssues"/>}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Restart Steam and ensure you are correctly logged-on|ref=<ref name="KnownIssues"/>}}
 
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===Camera issues when zooming out===
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===Netcode issues===
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{{--}} There is currently no known fix or workaround.<ref name="BugThreadSteam">[http://steamcommunity.com/app/265590/discussions/2/41973821510509005 Steam Community Discussion - ***BUG THREAD***]</ref>
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====Desynchronization (de-sync)====
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{{ii}} Work is ongoing to improve netcode and reduce or eliminate netcode.<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/265590/discussions/2/606068060815999730/#c606068060823566000 Steam Community Discussion - The most important technical problem: De-Sync]</ref><ref name="BugThreadSteam"/>
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====Item synchronization issues====
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{{--}} Items such as ammo boxes which are dropped by players cannot be picked up by other players.
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====Lag causes drop pods to kill players inside them====
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===Gameplay issues===
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{{--}} There are currently no known fixes or workarounds for these issues.<ref name="BugThreadSteam"/>
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====Corpse animations bugged====
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====Rank and specialty stats don't stack====
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====Game crashes when two people attempt to loot the same item====
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{{ii}} This issue has mainly been reported with shotgun shell ammunition types.
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====Turrets cannot activate when objects placed near them====
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====Creeps ignore a bunker's beacon====
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====LAW targeting reticle does not change based on weapon's current area of effect====
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{{--}} When the LAW's area of effect (AOE) is increased through upgrading your character's weapons skills, the targeting reticle does not reflect the weapon's increased AOE.
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====GAR-GL requires grenade mod to add ammo====
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====Autofire affects weapons which should not support it====
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{{ii}} Weapons which should not support autofire include the LAW, grenade launcher, and shotgun.
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===Graphical issues===
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====Particles sometimes show as white triangles or cones====
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====Camera issues when zooming out====
  
 
==Other information==
 
==Other information==

Revision as of 14:50, 10 July 2015

The Red Solstice
The Red Solstice cover
Developers
Ironward
Publishers
Nkidu Games Inc
Release dates
Windows July 9, 2015
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The Red Solstice on Wikipedia

General information

Official website
Official forums
Official wiki
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Steam
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Error: OS parameter cannot be empty
All versions require Steam.[1]

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

Template:Game data/row
System Location
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/265590/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

Template:Game data/row
System Location
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/265590/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud

Video settings

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Video and audio settings.

Template:Video settings

Input settings

300px
Interface and camera settings.
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Keybinding options.

Template:Input settings

Audio settings

Template:Audio settings

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English

Network

Issues unresolved

For an up-to-date list of unresolved issues, see the official "Known Issues" list or the unofficial bug list.
Unless otherwise noted, there are currently no known fixes or workarounds for these issues

General instability

Third-party overlays, API hooks, or graphics mods, such as the TeamSpeak overlay, FRAPS, or DSFix, can cause the game to become unstable.
Instructions

Graphical issues with Intel HD integrated GPUs

Not all Intel HD integrated GPUs cause graphical issues in-game. The only way to know if yours will is by playing the game.

Startup issues

White Screen of Death when starting game

Instructions
Instructions

Game never starts

This is a common issue for uses of the AVAST anti-virus software.
Instructions
Instructions

Game freezes on main menu

This is due to a Steam-related function not receiving a response within a certain timeframe.
Commonly occurs on unstable connections; rarely happens randomly.
Instructions

Netcode issues

Desynchronization (de-sync)

Work is ongoing to improve netcode and reduce or eliminate netcode.[2][3]

Item synchronization issues

Items such as ammo boxes which are dropped by players cannot be picked up by other players.

Lag causes drop pods to kill players inside them

Gameplay issues

There are currently no known fixes or workarounds for these issues.[3]

Corpse animations bugged

Rank and specialty stats don't stack

Game crashes when two people attempt to loot the same item

This issue has mainly been reported with shotgun shell ammunition types.

Turrets cannot activate when objects placed near them

Creeps ignore a bunker's beacon

LAW targeting reticle does not change based on weapon's current area of effect

When the LAW's area of effect (AOE) is increased through upgrading your character's weapons skills, the targeting reticle does not reflect the weapon's increased AOE.

GAR-GL requires grenade mod to add ammo

Autofire affects weapons which should not support it

Weapons which should not support autofire include the LAW, grenade launcher, and shotgun.

Graphical issues

Particles sometimes show as white triangles or cones

Camera issues when zooming out

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
OpenGL 3.3 [4]
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio OpenAL
Multiplayer Steamworks

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 7
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i5-2320 CPU @ 3.00 GHz
System memory (RAM) 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 2 GB
Video card (GPU) ATI Radeon HD 3800
Nvidia GeForce 9600 GT
Other Discrete sound card

Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References

  1. ↑ The Red Solstice by Ironward — Kickstarter
  2. ↑ Steam Community Discussion - The most important technical problem: De-Sync
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named BugThreadSteam
  4. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named Expack3