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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
− | {{ii}} Most fixes and settings for [[Far Cry 3]] should also work with Blood Dragon. | + | {{ii}} Game should be installed in a non-Storage Space drive in Windows to avoid crashing. |
− | + | {{ii}} Most fixes and settings for [[Far Cry 3]] should also work with Blood Dragon. | |
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use the {{code|-skipintro}} [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref={{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use the {{code|-skipintro}} [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Shooterboss|date=2018-3-31|comment=}}</ref>}} |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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===Disable scan lines=== | ===Disable scan lines=== | ||
− | {{--}} Removing the scan lines introduces other bugs such as low health not affecting | + | {{--}} Removing the scan lines introduces other bugs such as low health not affecting HUD. |
{{Fixbox|description=Edit DLL files yourself|ref=<ref>[http://screenshotcomparison.com/comparison/190403 Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon : Screenshot Comparison]</ref><ref>[http://www.deadendthrills.com/forum/discussion/199/far-cry-3-blood-dragon-scan-lines-fix-found Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon Scan Lines *FIX FOUND* - Dead End Thrills]</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Edit DLL files yourself|ref=<ref>[http://screenshotcomparison.com/comparison/190403 Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon : Screenshot Comparison]</ref><ref>[http://www.deadendthrills.com/forum/discussion/199/far-cry-3-blood-dragon-scan-lines-fix-found Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon Scan Lines *FIX FOUND* - Dead End Thrills]</ref>|fix= | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Extract "Common.dat"|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Extract "Common.dat"|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
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#[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/687-far-cry-3-blood-dragon-extended-draw-distancelods/ Download the modded "defaultrenderconfig.xml"s here] | #[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/687-far-cry-3-blood-dragon-extended-draw-distancelods/ Download the modded "defaultrenderconfig.xml"s here] | ||
#Extract it to anywhere you like. Remember where. | #Extract it to anywhere you like. Remember where. | ||
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===Fails to save progress=== | ===Fails to save progress=== | ||
− | {{ | + | {{--}} In the LOAD menu, all but the first autosave are displayed as "LOCKED". The first autosave is the one created during the first run, at the very start of the game. |
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
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===Game crashes on Windows 10=== | ===Game crashes on Windows 10=== | ||
− | The game tends to crash after about 20 minutes of playing on Windows 10 devices | + | {{--}} The game tends to crash after about 20 minutes of playing on Windows 10 devices. |
{{Fixbox|description=Disable TabletInputService in Task Manager|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Disable TabletInputService in Task Manager|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Press {{key|Ctrl|Shift|Esc}} to open the [[Task Manager]]. | # Press {{key|Ctrl|Shift|Esc}} to open the [[Task Manager]]. | ||
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===Crash when installed in a Windows 8 Storage Space=== | ===Crash when installed in a Windows 8 Storage Space=== | ||
− | The Game will refuse to run when installed on a drive which is managed by a Windows 8/8.1 Storage Space. | + | {{--}} The Game will refuse to run when installed on a drive which is managed by a Windows 8/8.1 Storage Space. |
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{{Fixbox|description=Installing the Game on a drive that is not a Storage Space will fix this issue|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}}} | {{Fixbox|description=Installing the Game on a drive that is not a Storage Space will fix this issue|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}}} | ||
Revision as of 14:24, 31 March 2018
Developers | |
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Ubisoft Montreal | |
Publishers | |
Ubisoft | |
Engines | |
Dunia 2 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | May 1, 2013 |
Far Cry | |
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Far Cry | 2004 |
Far Cry 2 | 2008 |
Far Cry 3 | 2012 |
Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon | 2013 |
Far Cry 4 | 2014 |
Far Cry Primal | 2016 |
Far Cry 5 | 2018 |
Far Cry New Dawn | 2019 |
Far Cry 6 | 2021 |
Blood Dragon | |
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Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon | 2013 |
Trials of the Blood Dragon | 2016 |
Key points
- Game should be installed in a non-Storage Space drive in Windows to avoid crashing.
- Most fixes and settings for Far Cry 3 should also work with Blood Dragon.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Amazon.com | ||||
Amazon.co.uk | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
Incorrect store name. See here for available options. | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Origin | ||||
Steam | Can be run without the Steam client by passing the -uplay_steam_mode command line argument to the main executable.[1] |
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Ubisoft Store |
- All versions require Ubisoft Connect DRM.
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Use the -skipintro command line argument[2]
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/233270/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <Ubisoft-Connect-folder>\savegames\<user-id>\205 |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/233270/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Origin | ||
Steam Cloud | ||
Ubisoft Connect |
Video settings
Frame rate limit
Use the -RenderProfile_MaxFPS X command line argument where X is the preferred max FPS[citation needed]
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Notes
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Widescreen resolution
- Custom/unlisted resolutions can be set manually in
GamerProfile.xml
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Edit GamerProfile.xml[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Disable ambient occlusion
- Ambient occlusion can't be disabled completely through the in-game settings when playing in DirectX 11, only switched to various techniques available (SSAO, HBAO, HDAO).
Edit GamerProfile.xml[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Disable scan lines
- Removing the scan lines introduces other bugs such as low health not affecting HUD.
Edit DLL files yourself[3][4] |
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Download modified libary files[citation needed] |
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Disable Parallax Occlusion Mapping on Dirt Roads
Edit GamerProfile.xml[citation needed] |
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Improve Draw Distances
Grab Mod Tools[citation needed] |
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Extract "Common.dat"[citation needed] |
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Input settings
Manually bind enter key to an action
Edit InputUserActionMap.xml[citation needed] |
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<ActionMap name="common_use_remap"> <MassRename MergeKey="remap"> <Rename hexInput="0x646CA0E7:0xA79E3F0F" hexToInput="0x646CA0E7:0xEFDA7A5A" /> </MassRename> </ActionMap> |
Manually bind mousewheel to weapon switching
Edit InputUserActionMap.xml[citation needed] |
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<ActionMap name="common_weapons_remap"> <MassRename MergeKey="remap"> <Rename hexInput="0xAF35B6ED:0x4EAE8D2B" hexToInput="0x646CA0E7:0x97DDB3F8" /> <Rename hexInput="0xAF35B6ED:0x910B297C" hexToInput="0x646CA0E7:0x8A6AA39C" /> </MassRename> </ActionMap> |
Toggle aiming down sights (ADS) for weapons
Edit GamerProfile.xml to add IronsightToggleMode[citation needed] |
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Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Dutch | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | See FarCry3: Blood Dragon (DX9 only) - 3D Vision fix for better support. | ||
TriDef 3D |
Issues unresolved
Cutscenes extremely laggy
- Many users are reporting in game cutscenes are very slow, often causing the audio to go out of sync.
Disable Anti Aliasing[citation needed] |
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Set the post processing setting to "low"[citation needed] |
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Download the latest Nvidia drivers[citation needed] |
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Fails to save progress
- In the LOAD menu, all but the first autosave are displayed as "LOCKED". The first autosave is the one created during the first run, at the very start of the game.
Issues fixed
Negative mouse acceleration
- Negative mouse acceleration prevents fast mouse movements.
Negative mouse acceleration fix[citation needed] |
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Video artifacts
Update your graphics card drivers[citation needed] |
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No voice acting
No voice acting fix[citation needed] |
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Game Crashes Randomly
Disable the Steam overlay[citation needed] |
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Game crashes on Windows 10
- The game tends to crash after about 20 minutes of playing on Windows 10 devices.
Disable TabletInputService in Task Manager[citation needed] |
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Crash when installed in a Windows 8 Storage Space
- The Game will refuse to run when installed on a drive which is managed by a Windows 8/8.1 Storage Space.
Installing the Game on a drive that is not a Storage Space will fix this issue[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9, 11 | |
Shader Model support | 3, 5 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | Havok | |
Audio | Dolby Digital, Speex | |
Interface | Adobe Flash | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP3 | Vista SP2, 7 SP1, 8 |
Processor (CPU) | AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ 3.00 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo E6700 2.66 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X2 550 3.10 GHz Intel Core i3-530 2.93 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB (XP) 4 GB (all others) |
8 GB (Vista onwards only) |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | AMD Radeon HD 2900 series Nvidia GeForce 8800 series 512 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 3.0 support |
AMD Radeon HD 5770 Nvidia GeForce GTX 480 1 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible Shader model 5.0 support |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (233270) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.