Difference between revisions of "SiN"
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{{Infobox | {{Infobox | ||
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|cover = sin_cover.jpg | |cover = sin_cover.jpg | ||
|developer = [[Wikipedia:Ritual Entertainment|Ritual Entertainment]] | |developer = [[Wikipedia:Ritual Entertainment|Ritual Entertainment]] | ||
|publisher = [[Wikipedia:Activision|Activision]] | |publisher = [[Wikipedia:Activision|Activision]] | ||
|engine = id Tech 2 | |engine = id Tech 2 | ||
| − | |release dates = 31 | + | |release dates = October 31, 1998 |
}} | }} | ||
{{Series|SiN}} | {{Series|SiN}} | ||
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
{{++}} Game runs on Windows 7 64 bit without significant problems. | {{++}} Game runs on Windows 7 64 bit without significant problems. | ||
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{{ii}} Some textures and skins has been altered in Steam due to copyright and censorship reasons. <ref>http://www.nextdimension.org/sinsteam/</ref> | {{ii}} Some textures and skins has been altered in Steam due to copyright and censorship reasons. <ref>http://www.nextdimension.org/sinsteam/</ref> | ||
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{{mm}} [http://www.ritualistic.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=10 Ritualistic Forums] for SiN, SiN Steam & Wages of Sin | {{mm}} [http://www.ritualistic.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=10 Ritualistic Forums] for SiN, SiN Steam & Wages of Sin | ||
{{mm}} [http://www.ritualistic.com/games.php/sin/sinsteam_faq.php FAQ from developer] | {{mm}} [http://www.ritualistic.com/games.php/sin/sinsteam_faq.php FAQ from developer] | ||
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| + | ==Availability== | ||
| + | {{Availability Table| | ||
| + | {{Availability Table/row| [http://store.steampowered.com/app/1300 Steam] | {{ID|Steam}} | SiN does not have Steam Store page. It has to be purchased with [[SiN Episodes: Emergence]]. }} | ||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|anisotropic =false | |anisotropic =false | ||
|anisotropic_notes =Trilinear is maximum filtering. | |anisotropic_notes =Trilinear is maximum filtering. | ||
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing =false |
|antialiasing_notes = | |antialiasing_notes = | ||
|vsync =true | |vsync =true | ||
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=== Field of view (FOV) === | === Field of view (FOV) === | ||
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{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Field of view (FOV)}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Field of view (FOV)}} | ||
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=== Custom resolution === | === Custom resolution === | ||
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{{--}} This fix will NOT work with Steam version. | {{--}} This fix will NOT work with Steam version. | ||
{{ii}} Maximum in-game resolution setting is 1280x1024 but in reality game runs at 1600x1200. | {{ii}} Maximum in-game resolution setting is 1280x1024 but in reality game runs at 1600x1200. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| + | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| + | === Game won't start - Error: Buffer overrun detected === | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| + | {{Fixbox/fix|ref=<ref>http://steamcommunity.com/app/1313/discussions/0/846939854192793735/</ref>|Replace ref_gl.dll.}} | ||
| + | # Download [http://dl.dropbox.com/u/17141279/Games/SiN%20(Steam)/sin_1_steam_buffer_overrun_fix.zip this] file. | ||
| + | # Extract the zip. | ||
| + | # Go to a folder where you've installed a game. | ||
| + | # Replace '''ref_gl.dll''' with a file you've just downloaded. | ||
| + | }} | ||
=== Shuttering with high framerate === | === Shuttering with high framerate === | ||
| − | + | Game runs in very high framerate at new systems (1000 FPS) which can cause image and input shuttering. | |
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{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| − | {{Fixbox/fix| | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Set maximum framerate}} |
# After level loads enter console with ~ key. | # After level loads enter console with ~ key. | ||
# Enter <code>cl_maxfps XXX</code> where XXX is your desired framerate. 60 to 100 is sufficient. | # Enter <code>cl_maxfps XXX</code> where XXX is your desired framerate. 60 to 100 is sufficient. | ||
Revision as of 10:53, 25 June 2013
| SiN | |
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| SiN | 1998 |
| SiN Episodes: Emergence | 2006 |
| SiN: Reloaded | TBA |
Key points
- Game runs on Windows 7 64 bit without significant problems.
- Some textures and skins has been altered in Steam due to copyright and censorship reasons. [1]
General information
- Steam Users' Forums for SiN Episodes
- Steam Comunity Discussions
- Ritualistic Forums for SiN, SiN Steam & Wages of Sin
- FAQ from developer
Availability
Game data
Save game location
Video settings
Field of view (FOV)
| Instructions |
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Custom resolution
- This fix will NOT work with Steam version.
- Maximum in-game resolution setting is 1280x1024 but in reality game runs at 1600x1200.
- Based on guide by TrAEP. [2]
| Instructions |
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Issues fixed
Game won't start - Error: Buffer overrun detected
| Instructions |
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Shuttering with high framerate
Game runs in very high framerate at new systems (1000 FPS) which can cause image and input shuttering.
| Instructions |
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Input settings
Mouse acceleration
By default game runs with acceleration turn on. In some cases acceleration can be turn off by alt+tabing to desktop and back to game. If that does not help, you can try different values of in_mouse console command. [3]. Console can be entered by ~ key.
- in_mouse 3 - Raw Input
- in_mouse 2 - Direct Input
You need to enter in_restart to restart input mode.
System requirements