Difference between revisions of "Tribes: Ascend"
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# Open <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\Tribes Ascend\TribesGame\Config\tribes.ini</code> | # Open <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\Tribes Ascend\TribesGame\Config\tribes.ini</code> | ||
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# Go to <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\Tribes Ascend\TribesGame\Config\tribes.ini</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\Tribes Ascend\TribesGame\Config\tribes.ini</code> | ||
# Add the line <code>OneFrameThreadLag=False</code> after <code>DirectionalLightmaps=True.</code> | # Add the line <code>OneFrameThreadLag=False</code> after <code>DirectionalLightmaps=True.</code> | ||
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===No Cursor In EULA And Menu Buttons=== | ===No Cursor In EULA And Menu Buttons=== | ||
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# From the game launcher, select the Small Gear button that opens the Options menu at the top and select the 'Troubleshooting and Diagnostics' button. | # From the game launcher, select the Small Gear button that opens the Options menu at the top and select the 'Troubleshooting and Diagnostics' button. | ||
# Hit the "Validate / Repair" Button on the bottom left. | # Hit the "Validate / Repair" Button on the bottom left. | ||
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{{ii}} After downloading the game or updates via the Hi-Rez Studio's patcher, it may freeze or move excruciatingly slowly during the decompression stage, eventually resulting in the error message "Decompression Timed Out". | {{ii}} After downloading the game or updates via the Hi-Rez Studio's patcher, it may freeze or move excruciatingly slowly during the decompression stage, eventually resulting in the error message "Decompression Timed Out". | ||
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# Run "Hi-Rez Diagnostics and Support" from the Start menu as an administrator, click "Restart Service". If that fails, delete the <code>{{p|programdata}}\Hi-Rez Studios</code> folder and reinstall. | # Run "Hi-Rez Diagnostics and Support" from the Start menu as an administrator, click "Restart Service". If that fails, delete the <code>{{p|programdata}}\Hi-Rez Studios</code> folder and reinstall. | ||
# Go to Start -> Run -> type "Services.msc" and press {{key|Enter}}. This will show a list of your system's services. Scroll down to "Hi-Rez Studios Authenticate and Update Service". Right-click that and select "Restart" if it's running, or if it's stopped, select "Start". Also make sure that its startup type is "Automatic". | # Go to Start -> Run -> type "Services.msc" and press {{key|Enter}}. This will show a list of your system's services. Scroll down to "Hi-Rez Studios Authenticate and Update Service". Right-click that and select "Restart" if it's running, or if it's stopped, select "Start". Also make sure that its startup type is "Automatic". | ||
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# Uninstall non-Steam T:A (you may want to delete manually all remaining files ; killing a Hirez-related Windows service will be necessary. Windows will tell you) | # Uninstall non-Steam T:A (you may want to delete manually all remaining files ; killing a Hirez-related Windows service will be necessary. Windows will tell you) | ||
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{{ii}} Please do the following and try to launch a map again after each step to see if this issue is resolved. | {{ii}} Please do the following and try to launch a map again after each step to see if this issue is resolved. | ||
Revision as of 22:46, 19 November 2017
Developers | |
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Hi-Rez Studios | |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 3 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | April 12, 2012 |
Tribes | |
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Subseries of Metaltech | |
Starsiege: Tribes | 1998 |
Tribes 2 | 2001 |
Tribes: Vengeance | 2004 |
Tribes: Ascend | 2012 |
Tribes 3: Rivals | 2024 |
Key points
- Graphics options can be further lowered or heightened by editing Tribes.ini.
- As of version 1.4 the in-game web browser has been removed and the game will no longer install Adobe Flash Player as a prerequisite.[1]
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Developer website | Ultimate Weapons Pack | |||
Steam | Ultimate Weapons Pack |
- All versions require a Hi-Rez Master Account (including Steam).
- The Ultimate Weapons Pack unlocks all classes, perks and equipment.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/17080/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
- Custom/unlisted resolutions can be set by command line parameters.
- Widescreen resolutions are Vert-.
Another way to set resolution[citation needed] |
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Field of view (FOV)
FOV 60 | FOV 120 |
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Editing tribes.ini
- An explanation to the various items in the game's ini file can be found here (Google Docs).
- The .ini can be modified to further lower or heighten graphics than the in-game menus allow, remove the native 60 FPS lock or otherwise make specific choices as to what graphics should be shown.
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
German | ||||
French |
Network
- Requires a Hi-Rez Master Account.
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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LAN play | |||
Online play |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | Custom server sessions must be rented through the developer.[2] | |
Direct IP |
Issues unresolved
Crash after pressing Play on AMD graphics cards with Nvidia PhysX installed
- Having Nvidia PhysX installed causes issues with Tribes: Ascend. Uninstalling it fixes the problem but will break games that require PhysX.[3][citation needed]
Issues fixed
Reducing mouse input lag
Add a line in tribes.ini[citation needed] |
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No Cursor In EULA And Menu Buttons
Validate the installation[4] |
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Notes
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"Decompression Timed Out"
Temporarily disable anti-virus[citation needed] |
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"Failed to start the Hi-Rez Studios Authenticate And Update Service" or stuck at Validating
Uninstall, repair .NET Framework and reinstall[citation needed] |
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"Cannot find the Hi-Rez installation" (Steam)
Launch InstallHirezService.exe after uninstalling non-Steam T:A[5] |
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Stuttering
Instructions |
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"XINPUT1_3.DLL is missing" when clicking Play
Instructions |
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Stuck on map loading
Verify if anti-virus or firewall isn't blocking the game[citation needed] |
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32-bit C:\Program Files\Hi-Rez Studios\Hirezlauncherui.exe 64-bit C:\Program Files (x86)\Hi-Rez Studios\hirezlauncherui.exe
32-bit C:\Program Files\Hi-Rez Studios\HiRezGames\Tribes Ascend\Binaries\Win32\TribesAscend.exe 64-bit C:\Program Files (x86)\Hi-Rez Studios\HiRezGames\Tribes Ascend\Binaries\Win32\TribesAscend.exe
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Issues unresolved
- The player is propelled when they hit certain objects at high speeds (e.g. the flag stand on Raindance, which can throw the player into the air, sometimes hitting the invisible ceiling)
- Sometimes, hitting Enter in Chat won't do anything. To solve this, you can only restart the game.
Other information
Safe Mode
- Hi-Rez added the option to run Tribes: Ascend in safe mode, which runs the game with default settings and lowest texture quality.
- To access safe mode, open the Tribes: Ascend Launcher, click the settings icon, and enable “Run game in safe mode.”
Command line parameters
- To input these, start the launcher and click on the cogs in the upper-right corner.
Code | Description |
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-steam | Enables Steam overlay if run outside of Steam. |
-windowed | Runs the game in windowed mode. |
-resx=800 -resy=600 | Changes game resolution. |
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | PhysX |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7 | 7 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or Althon X2 2.7 GHz | Quad core Intel or AMD |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB Windows XP/ 3 GB Vista, 7 | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 10 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon 3870 or higher, Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT or higher | Nvidia GeForce GTX 560+ or ATI Radeon 6950+ |
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 (17080) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ https://docs.google.com/document/d/11fcNH56qLhhwQK-5zhXvxAkVS-_xn-g0agkxmbZZ-UM/pub
- ↑ Tribes: Ascend - Custom Server - Frequently Asked Questions
- ↑ Tribes Crashes after hitting Play - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Knowledgebase - Why Can't I see my Mouse cursor or the main menu when I launch Tribes Ascend?
- ↑ Can't install: "cannot find the Hi-Rez installation" - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)