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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== |
Revision as of 18:57, 20 April 2020
Quick links to the base templates of PCGamingWiki
Instructions
- Code sections can be copied either from the sample articles above, the relevant section of the editing guide, or from the source of this page.
- The Fallout series of articles is an excellent reference point for example of good articles.
Bullet point icons
- The purpose of the bullet point graphics is to provide more brevity and clarity to article content.
- All icons automatically indent onto a new line.
- Virtually all sentences in all game fix pages should use these codes:
- -
{{ii}}
- information. - -
{{++}}
- positive / advantage / recommend. - -
{{--}}
- negative / disadvantage / dissuade.
Style crib sheet
- We have decided to not include genre information. The focus of the wiki is to provide information about fixing PC games, rather than the content of games.
- Reference where the fixes come from using <ref> tags and templates {{refurl}}, {{refcheck}}, {{refsnip}}.[1]
- All headers and page names to use sentence case. This means capital letter at the beginning of a sentence, with no other capitals unless it is a proper noun or acryonym.
- Use the fixbox template to boxout fixes and instructions.
Sample article
Developers | |
---|---|
Developer | |
Publishers | |
Publisher | |
Engines | |
Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | Month dd, yyyy |
macOS (OS X) | Month dd, yyyy |
Linux | Month dd, yyyy |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 83 |
OpenCritic | 81 |
IGDB | 83 |
Key points
- Key points are the first few things you might say about a game e.g. Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II - The Sith Lords is vastly improved by the restored content patch.
- Noteworthy comments about poor performance or stability.
- Developer support, updates.
- Technical comparisons to other games in the series.
- Particularly obstructive DRM.
General information
- Official Forum - this is a very active official forum
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- If still relevant, state where bugs can be reported.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Example notes: SecuROM ∞ activations. | |||
Amazon.com | Example: Amazon. | |||
Developer website | Example: game released directly from website. | |||
GOG.com | Example: GOG.com. | |||
Origin | ||||
Steam | Example: Steam. |
- Which is the 'best' version of the game to get?
Version differences
- If there are multiple editions, what are the differences.
- Mention demos, free trials.
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Some DLC name | Example: Only available in Japan | |
Some other DLC |
Microtransactions
- Currency: Begin with this row to explain how real money is directly exchange for in-game currency, and also how it is earned in-game. Try not to mention other currencies unless necessary.
- Loot box: What drops from the loot box
- [[Cosmetic (microtransaction)]Cosmetic]]:
- Unlock:
- Boost:
- Free-to-grind: Emphaisize that despite Boosts existing, all important content can be acquired through grinding on the base subscription/free tier.
- Infinite cap / *Finite cap:
Essential improvements
- One can use subheaders as below, or simply list individual improvements as 3rd level headers.
Patches
Include If
- There is a benefit in using an older patch. For example, Diablo II's latest patch is 1.13, but the high-res mod only supports 1.12.
- There is a community or fan patch which is superior to the latest developer patch.
Patch install instructions |
---|
How to apply this complex patch installation. |
Utilities
- Very important launchers, reputable save game editors, etc.
Modifications
- List mods that are very important and would be detrimental if played without the mod, e.g. DSFix, TSLRCM. Balance mods and aesthetic mods can also be included if they are stable, mature and popular.
Game data
- (Linux only) State whether XDG is being followed (partially, completely, not at all)
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %APPDATA%\Vessel\ |
macOS (OS X) | ~/Library/Application Support/Vessel/ |
Linux | ~/.config/Vessel/ |
- This game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %APPDATA%\.minecraft\saves |
macOS (OS X) | ~/Library/Application Support/minecraft/saves |
Linux | ~/.minecraft/saves |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Origin | ||
Steam Cloud | Syncs save games and settings. | |
Ubisoft Connect |
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Color blind mode
- Delete unnecessary headers and links.
Input settings
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Controller support
Controller remapping
Touchscreen
- Delete unnecessary headers and links.
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Spanish | Download from here. |
Network
- Do not include this section in games without Multiplayer modes.
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | 2 | |||
LAN play | ||||
Online play | ||||
Asynchronous multiplayer |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
---|---|
TCP | 1, 2, 30 |
UDP | 500-600, 3500 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
- This game requires a virtual reality headset.
3D modes | State | GG3D | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Native 3D | ||||
TriDef 3D | ||||
iZ3D |
Headsets | |||
---|---|---|---|
SteamVR | This game might be playable with the Revive Compatibility Layer (compatibility list). | ||
Oculus VR (LibOVR) | |||
Windows Mixed Reality | This game might be playable with the Revive Compatibility Layer. |
Devices | |||
---|---|---|---|
Tracked motion controllers | |||
Traditional controller | |||
Keyboard/Mouse | |||
Tobii Eye Tracking | |||
TrackIR | |||
3RD Space Gaming Vest |
Play area | |||
---|---|---|---|
Seated | |||
Standing | Use the Head Height mod. | ||
Room-scale |
Issues unresolved
Issue
Issue
Issues fixed
Issue
Fixbox header here |
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How to apply this fix. |
Issue
Other information
Miscellaneous information, e.g.:
- Visual enhancements.
- Enabling minor performance increases.
- Useful, but not essential utilities.
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9, 11 | Windows only. |
OpenGL | 3.3, 4 | OS X and Linux only. |
Mantle support | Requires an AMD video card with a driver version earlier than 19.5.1 (2019).[2] |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later. | ||
Linux |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Physics | PhysX | Lacks GPU acceleration on Linux. |
Audio | FMOD | |
Interface | Scaleform | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | Steamworks |
Console commands
System requirements
- Avoid adding any prefixes and suffixes* to the OS parameter such as "Windows 7", "OS X Lion 10.7" and "7 64-bit". These do not apply to Linux as many distros are available. *For windows, service packs are the only suffix permitted.
- 64/32-bit only/recommended mention is noted in the notes parameter as a point.
- The separator for more than one operating system is a comma (,) - nothing else.
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7 | 7 |
Processor (CPU) | Dual Core 2.0 GHz or Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 5400+ | Quad core Intel or AMD Phenom 9850 Quad-Core |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8600 GTS 512 MB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce GTX 285 |
OS X | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.5.2 | 10.6.4 |
Processor (CPU) | Dual Core 2.0 GHz or Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 5400+ | Quad core Intel or AMD Phenom 9850 Quad-Core |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8600 GTS 512 MB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce GTX 285 |
Linux | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Kernel 3.0 | Kernel 3.2 |
Processor (CPU) | Dual Core 2.0 GHz or Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 5400+ | Quad core Intel or AMD Phenom 9850 Quad-Core |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8600 GTS 512 MB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce GTX 285 |
References
- ↑ PCGamingWiki - last accessed on 2012-12-21
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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