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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
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# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\UI\movies\</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\UI\movies\</code> | ||
# Delete or rename <code>atvi.bik</code> and <code>BizarreSplash.bik</code>. | # Delete or rename <code>atvi.bik</code> and <code>BizarreSplash.bik</code>. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Controller|Haptic feedback]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Controller|Haptic feedback]]=== | ||
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# See the [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=933337066 Special K Unofficial Guide] to install Special K. | # See the [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=933337066 Special K Unofficial Guide] to install Special K. | ||
# Start the game and press {{Key|Ctrl|Shift|Backspace}} to toggle Special K's Control Panel. | # Start the game and press {{Key|Ctrl|Shift|Backspace}} to toggle Special K's Control Panel. | ||
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===Mute on focus lost=== | ===Mute on focus lost=== | ||
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# See the [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=933337066 Special K Unofficial Guide] to install Special K. | # See the [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=933337066 Special K Unofficial Guide] to install Special K. | ||
# Start the game and press {{Key|Ctrl|Shift|Backspace}} to toggle Special K's Control Panel. | # Start the game and press {{Key|Ctrl|Shift|Backspace}} to toggle Special K's Control Panel. | ||
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{{ii}} The only reliable way to play online is to use Virtual LAN software such as [https://secure.logmein.com/products/hamachi/download.aspx Hamachi] or [http://www.tunngle.net/index.php?l=en&pg=downloads Tunngle], the latter of which still has an active Blur community. | {{ii}} The only reliable way to play online is to use Virtual LAN software such as [https://secure.logmein.com/products/hamachi/download.aspx Hamachi] or [http://www.tunngle.net/index.php?l=en&pg=downloads Tunngle], the latter of which still has an active Blur community. | ||
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# Download and install the Tunngle client. | # Download and install the Tunngle client. | ||
# Log in and search for ''Blur'' in the search box to the left of the client. | # Log in and search for ''Blur'' in the search box to the left of the client. | ||
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===Black screen, freezes on launch, or loads endlessly=== | ===Black screen, freezes on launch, or loads endlessly=== | ||
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* Verify game cache if using Steam version. | * Verify game cache if using Steam version. | ||
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Works fine via other drives when run under Windows 8 compatibility mode. | Works fine via other drives when run under Windows 8 compatibility mode. | ||
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* See [[#Skip intro videos|Skip intro videos]]. | * See [[#Skip intro videos|Skip intro videos]]. | ||
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{{ii}} Retail copies of the game may get stuck during the install process, specifically before the installer starts copying files from the disc. | {{ii}} Retail copies of the game may get stuck during the install process, specifically before the installer starts copying files from the disc. | ||
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* When the installer reaches the point of "Updating Component Registration," hit cancel and wait for the ''Cancel Install'' dialog to appear. Click "No," and the installer will continue normally. | * When the installer reaches the point of "Updating Component Registration," hit cancel and wait for the ''Cancel Install'' dialog to appear. Click "No," and the installer will continue normally. | ||
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===Mouse cursor always visible in game=== | ===Mouse cursor always visible in game=== | ||
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# See the [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=933337066 Special K Unofficial Guide] to install Special K. | # See the [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=933337066 Special K Unofficial Guide] to install Special K. | ||
# Start the game and press {{Key|Ctrl|Shift|Backspace}} to toggle Special K's Control Panel. | # Start the game and press {{Key|Ctrl|Shift|Backspace}} to toggle Special K's Control Panel. |
Revision as of 01:51, 23 November 2017
Developers | |
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Bizarre Creations | |
Publishers | |
Activision | |
Engines | |
Horizon | |
Release dates | |
Windows | May 25, 2010 |
Key points
- Online and support for this title is pretty much dead, and Twitter integration doesn't work.
- Game uses its own online account system[1] and doesn't include VOIP, text chat or any other way to communicate with online players.
General information
Availability
- Online features require registering an account in-game.[1]
- This game is no longer sold digitally.
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Delete/rename video files[2] |
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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/42640/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/42640/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Input settings
Haptic feedback
Disable controller vibration[citation needed] |
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Audio settings
Mute on focus lost
Mute in background[citation needed] |
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Network
- Online features require registering an account in-game.[1]
- Servers seems to be still online as of May 12, 2017.
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | 4 | Split-screen. | ||
LAN play | 20 | |||
Online play | 20 |
Ports
- No port information; you can edit this page to add it.
- This game supports Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) for automatic port configuration.
VR support
3D modes | State | GG3D | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | Use Helix Mod: Blur for better 3D support. |
Issues fixed
Unable to play online
- This is an issue which involves an inability to connect to online games, caused by Blur's overly strict reliance on port forwarding.
- The only reliable way to play online is to use Virtual LAN software such as Hamachi or Tunngle, the latter of which still has an active Blur community.
Play online via Tunngle[citation needed] |
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Black screen, freezes on launch, or loads endlessly
(Retail) Works fine via other drives when run under Windows 8 compatibility mode or windows 95 compatibility mode (via a shortcut)[citation needed] |
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(Steam) Verify game cache[citation needed] |
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Windows 8 compatibility mode on other hard drives[citation needed] |
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Works fine via other drives when run under Windows 8 compatibility mode. |
Skip intro videos[citation needed] |
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Retail installer hangs
- Retail copies of the game may get stuck during the install process, specifically before the installer starts copying files from the disc.
Installer issue[citation needed] |
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Mouse cursor always visible in game
Hide mouse cursor[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 |
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) | Intel Pentium D Dual Core 3.4 GHz | Intel Pentium Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz or better |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 14 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 6600GT ATI Radeon 1600XT 256 MB of VRAM Shader model 3.0 support |
Nvidia GeForce 7800GT ATI Radeon 1800XT |
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 (42640) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.