Difference between revisions of "Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition"
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+ | ====Controller has wrong mapping/Is not working (Only for non Xbox 360 Controllers)==== | ||
+ | If you're using a controller other than the official Xbox 360 one your controls are probably wrong and some buttons don't work at all.<br /> | ||
+ | In this case you should use the [http://code.google.com/p/x360ce/downloads/detail?name=x360ce.App-2.0.2.158.zip# XBox 360 Controller Emulator] to use your non-Xbox Controller as an Xbox one.<br /> | ||
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+ | # Download the [http://code.google.com/p/x360ce/downloads/list# XBox 360 Controller Emulator App] | ||
+ | # Put the xBox360ce.exe into your Dark Souls directory (usually Steam/steamapps/common/Dark Souls [...]/DATA/) | ||
+ | # Start the xBox360ce.exe and confirm the creation of all dlls. | ||
+ | # Your controller should be detected. Test all buttons and sticks | ||
+ | # Go to Options Tab and check all xinput(...).dll boxes | ||
+ | # Close the program and start Dark Souls via Steam | ||
==Network Settings== | ==Network Settings== |
Revision as of 15:34, 25 August 2012
Template:Infobox Key Points
- A poor port of the console game with few PC options.[1]
- Controller is highly recommended over keyboard and mouse controls.
- Recommended to use Durante's fix to increase rendering resolution.
General Information
- Steam Forum.
- Steam Forum thread - Dark Souls General FAQ.
- Game Manual.
Availability
Video Settings
Widescreen Resolution
- No matter what resolution you set in the options, Dark Souls will render an anamorphic 1024x720 picture and stretch it to fit the user's chosen resolution.
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3D Support
- The game suffers from poor 3D support.
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Input Settings
Key Remapping
- Key remapping is supported.
- A number of inconsistent keys by default:
- 'Q key' responds to on-screen prompt 'A to continue'.
- This is not inconsistent. The on-screen prompts only ever display the original Xbox controller keys, not keyboard controls.
- 'End key' brings up menu (and 'Escape key' does nothing).
- This is so your left hand can remain on WASD for movement, as bringing up the menu does not pause the game and may be done in combat. It's actually quite convenient for it to be on 'End' even if it doesn't feel as natural as 'Escape' at first.
- Mouse 4 and 5 cannot be remapped.[2]
Controller
- 'Hot swap' between keyboard and mouse controls and controller is available.[3]
- Use of controller is highly recommended.[4]
Controller Not Working
- Controller must be plugged in before the game starts.[5]
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Controller has wrong mapping/Is not working (Only for non Xbox 360 Controllers)
If you're using a controller other than the official Xbox 360 one your controls are probably wrong and some buttons don't work at all.
In this case you should use the XBox 360 Controller Emulator to use your non-Xbox Controller as an Xbox one.
- Download the XBox 360 Controller Emulator App
- Put the xBox360ce.exe into your Dark Souls directory (usually Steam/steamapps/common/Dark Souls [...]/DATA/)
- Start the xBox360ce.exe and confirm the creation of all dlls.
- Your controller should be detected. Test all buttons and sticks
- Go to Options Tab and check all xinput(...).dll boxes
- Close the program and start Dark Souls via Steam
Network Settings
- Signing into Games For Windows Live (GFWL) is mandatory, and requires that network ports are opened or are forwarded.
Port forwarding must be enabled on:[6]
- TCP port 80.
- UDP and TCP port 3074.
- UDP port 88
- UDP and TCP port 53
- TCP port 443
System Requirements
Issues Fixed
General Low Performance
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ATI/AMD Low Performance
- Appears that ATI/AMD graphics cards are underutilised.
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Crash VSFilter.dll
- Crash occurs after start screen.[7]
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Progress Bar Stuck During Installation
- Problem may be caused by setup utility getting stuck whilst installing DirectX and Games For Windows Live (GFWL).
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Minimize With Multiple Monitors
- When playing with two screens, the game seems to minimize.
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Windows 8
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15 FPS on laptops with Nvidia Optimus mobile graphics
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References
- ↑ http://uk.pc.gamespy.com/pc/dark-souls/1225854p1.html
- ↑ http://uk.pc.gamespy.com/pc/dark-souls/1225854p1.html
- ↑ http://uk.pc.gamespy.com/pc/dark-souls/1225854p1.html
- ↑ http://uk.pc.gamespy.com/pc/dark-souls/1225854p1.html
- ↑ http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?p=32501436
- ↑ http://support.microsoft.com/kb/937424
- ↑ http://forums.steamgames.com/forums/showthread.php?p=32497408