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{{--}} No graphics options other than resolution changing, and vsync (which does not currently work).<ref>http://community.darksiders.com/go/thread/view/138731/29314059/NO_graphics_options,_cant_change_keybindings</ref>
 
{{--}} No graphics options other than resolution changing, and vsync (which does not currently work).<ref>http://community.darksiders.com/go/thread/view/138731/29314059/NO_graphics_options,_cant_change_keybindings</ref>
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{{--}} The settings are only available after the cinematic introduction displayed when starting a new game. No real "Main menu" before starting/loading a game.
  
 
===[[Vertical Sync (Vsync)]]===
 
===[[Vertical Sync (Vsync)]]===
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On some systems (tested on a Windows 7 PC with a GeForce GTX 560 Ti), forcing Vsync causes additional stuttering as the framerate randomly changes back and forth between 30 and 60 fps. Forcing [[Triple Buffering]] with [[D3DOverrider]] should fix this but it doesn't.
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===[[Borderless Fullscreen Windowed]]===
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{{--}} On some systems (tested on a Windows 7 PC with a GeForce GTX 560 Ti), forcing Vsync causes additional stuttering as the framerate randomly changes back and forth between 30 and 60 fps. Forcing [[Triple Buffering]] with [[D3DOverrider]] should fix this but it doesn't.
  
 
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{{++}} Using any tool to run the game in [[Borderless Fullscreen Windowed]] can fix this stuttering and make the game run at a smooth framerate matching the monitor refresh rate.
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{{++}} Forcing [[Borderless Fullscreen Windowed]] mode with any tool (see previous link) works and can, in combination with Vsync, fix this stuttering and make the game run at a smooth framerate matching the monitor refresh rate.
 
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===[[Key Remapping]]===
 
===[[Key Remapping]]===
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{{++}} Fully remappable keys.<ref>http://community.darksiders.com/go/thread/view/138731/29314129/Controller_Options__Remapping_Controls_PC</ref>
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{{++}} Remappable keys.<ref>http://community.darksiders.com/go/thread/view/138731/29314129/Controller_Options__Remapping_Controls_PC</ref>
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{{--}} ^^ Statement is false. Several keyboard keys are "FORBIDDEN KEY", like Delete, or num_del, Insert keys. Also, Arrow keys, END, HOME, PGUP, PGDN, etc are displayed as "UNKNOWN KEY" then setting it again displays as NUMPAD keys. Not too bad, but UNKNOWN KEY can only be bound once. Arrows are functional still after this binding as NUM keys, but you cannot bind any NUMPAD keys as it is seen as already bound. "I" is hardbound to PAUSE, so that is also not "remappable". As an additional note, each time you set a key your entire page reverts to the very top so you need to scroll all the way back down again (using your w,s,UP,DWN keys that require constant pressing as holding does not scroll, and cannot use the mouse scrollwheel) to get back to the section you were configuring.
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{{--}} Some keyboard keys cannot be mapped to game commands, like Delete, or num_del, Insert keys. Also, Arrow keys, END, HOME, PGUP, PGDN, etc are displayed as "UNKNOWN KEY" then setting it again displays as NUMPAD keys. Does not seem too bad, but UNKNOWN KEY can only be bound once. Arrows are functional still after this binding as NUM keys, but you cannot bind any NUMPAD keys as it is seen as already bound. "I" is hardbound to PAUSE, so that is also not "remappable".
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{{--}} Key remapping menu is not held in the options menu, but in the inventory menu, accessible with the 'O' key.
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{{--}} Each time you set a key your entire page scrolls back to the very top so you need to scroll all the way back down again (using your w,s,UP,DWN keys that require constant pressing as holding does not scroll, and cannot use the mouse scrollwheel) to get back to the section you were configuring.
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{{--}} Key remapping menu is not in the options menu, but in the inventory menu, accessible with the 'O' key.
  
 
==System Requirements==
 
==System Requirements==
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==Issues Unresolved==
 
==Issues Unresolved==
 
===Freezing While Exiting Pause Or Inventory Screens===
 
===Freezing While Exiting Pause Or Inventory Screens===
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===Karkinos Does Not React To Eggs Thrown (Thus UNBEATABLE)===
 
===Karkinos Does Not React To Eggs Thrown (Thus UNBEATABLE)===
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the only "solution" that i've found, it's get closer before you throw the egg with the soft part, it will cost but the one way i passes it.
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The only known "solution" is to get closer before you throw the egg at the soft part. It may be difficult but seems to be the only way to circumvent the problem.
  
 
===Issues With Basic Traversing (Climbing Up Ledges & Jumping From Pole to Pole)===
 
===Issues With Basic Traversing (Climbing Up Ledges & Jumping From Pole to Pole)===
 
{{ii}} A common, unresolved issue.<ref>http://community.darksiders.com/go/thread/view/138731/29314177/Freezing_while_exiting_pause_or_inventory_screens.</ref>
 
{{ii}} A common, unresolved issue.<ref>http://community.darksiders.com/go/thread/view/138731/29314177/Freezing_while_exiting_pause_or_inventory_screens.</ref>
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===When upgrading a possessed weapon by sacrificing other items, only the first 3 rows of items can be sacrificed===
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Nothing happens when an item from the other rows is selected.
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}
  
 
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[[Category:Game]] [[Category:Windows]]

Revision as of 12:24, 24 August 2012

Template:Infobox Darksiders (series) Key Items

THQ promised to implement a configuration file to customise the experience, but this has not yet been implemented.[1][2]
The game has been ported poorly with numerous configuration and launching issues.[3][4]

General Information

THQ Darksider II Forum - General Discussion - not PC-specific.
THQ Darksider II Forum - Technical Help & Bug Reporting - not PC-specific.
Steam Forum - Darksiders - general forum for Darksiders series.

Availability

Template:Availability Table

Steamworks game.
THQ account is not required for this game.

Video Settings

Template:Video Settings

No graphics options other than resolution changing, and vsync (which does not currently work).[5]
The settings are only available after the cinematic introduction displayed when starting a new game. No real "Main menu" before starting/loading a game.

Vertical Sync (Vsync)

The in-game Vsync setting doesn't work for most people.
Instructions

Borderless Fullscreen Windowed

On some systems (tested on a Windows 7 PC with a GeForce GTX 560 Ti), forcing Vsync causes additional stuttering as the framerate randomly changes back and forth between 30 and 60 fps. Forcing Triple Buffering with D3DOverrider should fix this but it doesn't.
Instructions

Anisotropic Filtering (AF)

No in-game setting for Anisotropic Filtering. The type and amount of filtering used when not forced is unknown.
Instructions

Anti-Aliasing (AA)

Not natively available.[6]
Instructions

Camera Turns Whilst Strafing

Camera appears to turn towards target while strafing. No fix is available yet.[7]

Input Settings

Template:Input Settings

Key Remapping

Remappable keys.[8]
Some keyboard keys cannot be mapped to game commands, like Delete, or num_del, Insert keys. Also, Arrow keys, END, HOME, PGUP, PGDN, etc are displayed as "UNKNOWN KEY" then setting it again displays as NUMPAD keys. Does not seem too bad, but UNKNOWN KEY can only be bound once. Arrows are functional still after this binding as NUM keys, but you cannot bind any NUMPAD keys as it is seen as already bound. "I" is hardbound to PAUSE, so that is also not "remappable".
Each time you set a key your entire page scrolls back to the very top so you need to scroll all the way back down again (using your w,s,UP,DWN keys that require constant pressing as holding does not scroll, and cannot use the mouse scrollwheel) to get back to the section you were configuring.
Key remapping menu is not in the options menu, but in the inventory menu, accessible with the 'O' key.

System Requirements

Template:System Requirements

Issues Fixed

Stuttering

Caused by uncapped framerate.
Instructions

High System Temperatures

Caused by uncapped framerate.
Instructions

Stuck After Start Game

Caused by slowdown in internet connection as game checks for THQ account.
Instructions

3D Vision effects not rendering correctly

Using 3D Vision in the game is subpar to what it could be, with effects and shadows not rendering at the correct depth.
Instructions

Issues Unresolved

Freezing While Exiting Pause Or Inventory Screens

Karkinos Does Not React To Eggs Thrown (Thus UNBEATABLE)

The only known "solution" is to get closer before you throw the egg at the soft part. It may be difficult but seems to be the only way to circumvent the problem.

Issues With Basic Traversing (Climbing Up Ledges & Jumping From Pole to Pole)

A common, unresolved issue.[9]

When upgrading a possessed weapon by sacrificing other items, only the first 3 rows of items can be sacrificed

Nothing happens when an item from the other rows is selected.


References