Difference between revisions of "Alpha Protocol"
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# Install the [http://www.nvidia.com/object/physx_system_software.html NVIDIA PhysX System Software]. | # Install the [http://www.nvidia.com/object/physx_system_software.html NVIDIA PhysX System Software]. | ||
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+ | ===Hitching / Stuttering=== | ||
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+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Modify APEngine.ini|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}}} | ||
+ | * Edit <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Alpha Protocol\APGame\Config\APEngine.ini</code> | ||
+ | * Set these lines to the following values: | ||
+ | <pre>bSmoothFrameRate=True | ||
+ | bUseBackgroundLevelStreaming=False | ||
+ | UseTextureFileCache=True | ||
+ | OnlyStreamInTextures=True | ||
+ | OneFrameThreadLag=False | ||
+ | UseVsync=True</pre> | ||
+ | * Set this line to match your monitor's refresh rate: | ||
+ | <pre>MaxSmoothedFrameRate=62</pre> | ||
+ | * Save the file | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Jerky camera movement|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}}} | ||
+ | Setting the graphics tweaks as previously mentioned will disable background streaming and make the jerky camera occur less often. Using and enabling a controller will all but eliminate it. | ||
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When MSAA anti-aliasing enabled via video driver with default anti-aliasing compatibility bits this issue seems to occur. See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]] for the solution. | When MSAA anti-aliasing enabled via video driver with default anti-aliasing compatibility bits this issue seems to occur. See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]] for the solution. | ||
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Revision as of 16:26, 4 October 2016
Cover image missing, please upload it | |
Developers | |
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Obsidian Entertainment | |
Publishers | |
Sega | |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 3 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | May 28, 2010 |
Key points
- Poor camera controls with a mouse and keyboard. A controller is recommended.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | DRM: Uniloc SoftAnchor.[1] Use Patch 1.1 to remove. | |||
Incorrect store name. See here for available options. | ||||
Steam |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch 1.1 removes DRM and fixes various issues.
Skip intro videos
Instructions |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/34010/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
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System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/34010/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Field of view (FOV)
- Widescreen Fixer supports this game.
Instructions |
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Anisotropic filtering (AF)
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Anti-aliasing (AA)
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Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Instructions |
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High frame rate
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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Czech | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Issues fixed
Can't activate (Error code: -1912029)
Instructions |
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Game won't get past the launcher
Instructions |
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Hitching / Stuttering
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Animation fixes
- Some animations may look unnatural but it can be fixed with some tweaking.
Instructions |
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No text visible for dialog choices
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 | |
Shader Model support | 3 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | PhysX | |
Audio | OpenAL | |
Cutscenes | Sofdec |
Graphical tweaks
- The graphics settings for Alpha Protocol are rather basic. There are some other settings which can be altered in the
APEngine.ini
file, found in the configuration files folder.
Before editing the file you must right click it, select properties, and uncheck the "read only" box. Editing the following settings should improve the game's graphics. It is highly recommended to make a backup of this file before editing it.
Trilinear=True
EnableHighPolyChars=True
MaxShadowResolution=4096
(If you experience framerate issues, this can be lowered to 2048 or 1024)bEnableBranchingPCFShadows=True
bEnableForegroundShadowsOnWorld=True
UseBackgroundLevelStreaming=False
OnlyStreamInTextures=True
OneFrameThreadLag=False
Afterwards, check the "read only" box in the file's properties.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium IV 2.4 GHz AMD Athlon XP 2.0 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.5 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 5400+ |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 12 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 6800GT ATI Radeon X1300XT DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce 9800 ATI Radeon HD 2900 |
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 (34010) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.