Difference between revisions of "Serious Sam: The Random Encounter"
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Many users report sudden game crash when many sound effects are played at once. The developers have not commented on this issue, so an official fix is not expected. However, an unofficial fix was made. | Many users report sudden game crash when many sound effects are played at once. The developers have not commented on this issue, so an official fix is not expected. However, an unofficial fix was made. | ||
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# Make a backup of <code>{{p|game}}\sstre.exe</code> in case of failure. | # Make a backup of <code>{{p|game}}\sstre.exe</code> in case of failure. | ||
# Download the fix from [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/536-serious-sam-the-random-encounter-windows-8-fix/ here] and extract <code>sstrcf.ips</code> to <code>{{p|game}}</code>. | # Download the fix from [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/536-serious-sam-the-random-encounter-windows-8-fix/ here] and extract <code>sstrcf.ips</code> to <code>{{p|game}}</code>. | ||
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Many ASUS audio card drivers suffer from an issue causing [[Wikipedia:DirectSound|DirectSound]]{{CN|date=August 2015}} whilst having GX mode; ASUS' version of [http://support.creative.com/kb/showarticle.aspx?sid=28967 Creative Alchemy] enabled not be available to initialize due to driver issues causing a crash to the desktop. | Many ASUS audio card drivers suffer from an issue causing [[Wikipedia:DirectSound|DirectSound]]{{CN|date=August 2015}} whilst having GX mode; ASUS' version of [http://support.creative.com/kb/showarticle.aspx?sid=28967 Creative Alchemy] enabled not be available to initialize due to driver issues causing a crash to the desktop. | ||
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# Open the Control Panel. | # Open the Control Panel. | ||
# Select Xonar Control Center. | # Select Xonar Control Center. | ||
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{{ii}} This solution disables the ASUS version of [http://support.creative.com/kb/showarticle.aspx?sid=28967 Creative Alchemy] (An [[Wikipedia:Environmental Audio Extensions|EAX]] Emulator). | {{ii}} This solution disables the ASUS version of [http://support.creative.com/kb/showarticle.aspx?sid=28967 Creative Alchemy] (An [[Wikipedia:Environmental Audio Extensions|EAX]] Emulator). | ||
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===Game wont launch=== | ===Game wont launch=== | ||
This issue is caused by <code>KERNELBASE.dll</code> when a third party application is interfering with the file.<ref>http://forums.seriouszone.com/showthread.php?t=60422&p=955285</ref> | This issue is caused by <code>KERNELBASE.dll</code> when a third party application is interfering with the file.<ref>http://forums.seriouszone.com/showthread.php?t=60422&p=955285</ref> | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Temporarily disable virus scanners or any process that might interfere with <code>KERNELBASE.dll</code>|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
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==Other information== | ==Other information== |
Revision as of 09:21, 19 November 2017
Developers | |
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Vlambeer | |
Publishers | |
Devolver Digital | |
Engines | |
GameMaker | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 24, 2011 |
Key points
- Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Amazon.com | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/201480/pfx/[Note 1] |
Extended configuration file information
Line | Restrictions | Effect |
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1 | 0 to 1 | Toggle fullscreen on or off. 1 for on, 0 for off. |
2 | 0 to 1 | Toogle ingame music on or off. 1 for on, 0 for off. |
Notes
- All Windows and Steam accounts share the same save and configuration files.
Save game data location
Save slot | Location |
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1 | <path-to-game>\sam1.sav & sam1i.sav |
2 | <path-to-game>\sam2.sav & sam2i.sav |
3 | <path-to-game>\sam3.sav & sam3i.sav |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English |
Notes
- The soundtrack used by the game is located at
<path-to-game>
.
Issues unresolved
"Failed to Load Data. File seems to be corrupted."
- There is no known fix for this issue, some players got the issue fixed on Super Crate Box by deleting the Save Files.[1][2]
Issues fixed
Game crashes when many sound effects are played (Windows 8)
Many users report sudden game crash when many sound effects are played at once. The developers have not commented on this issue, so an official fix is not expected. However, an unofficial fix was made.
Use an unofficial patch[3] |
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Notes
|
"Failed to initialize Direct Music Audio" error dialog
- This is only known to happen with ASUS Xonar series audio cards.
Many ASUS audio card drivers suffer from an issue causing DirectSound[citation needed] whilst having GX mode; ASUS' version of Creative Alchemy enabled not be available to initialize due to driver issues causing a crash to the desktop.
Disable GX mode in Xonar Audio Center[4] |
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Notes
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Try updating your audio card driver[citation needed] |
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Game wont launch
This issue is caused by KERNELBASE.dll
when a third party application is interfering with the file.[5]
Temporarily disable virus scanners or any process that might interfere with KERNELBASE.dll [citation needed]
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Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista, 7 |
Processor (CPU) | 2.0 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 100 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 8 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 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 (201480) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ http://steamcommunity.com/app/212800/discussions/0/558751364585316304/
- ↑ http://steamcommunity.com/app/201480/discussions/0/864959809872630730/
- ↑ http://steamcommunity.com/app/201480/discussions/0/882965737378627312
- ↑ http://steamcommunity.com/app/212800/discussions/0/882959708478719457
- ↑ http://forums.seriouszone.com/showthread.php?t=60422&p=955285