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This exists for a reason, please use it if you make changes worth noting. | This exists for a reason, please use it if you make changes worth noting. | ||
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− | <span style="font-size:150%">Cheat sheet</span> | ||
---- | ---- | ||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
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|steam appid = 000000 | |steam appid = 000000 | ||
|gogcom page = game_name | |gogcom page = game_name | ||
+ | |winehq = 00000 | ||
|wikipedia = Page name | |wikipedia = Page name | ||
}} | }} | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{ | + | {{GOG.com links|support page|forum name}} |
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{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/000000/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/000000/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
{{mm}} [http Steam Users' Forums] for game series | {{mm}} [http Steam Users' Forums] for game series | ||
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{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
− | {{DLC/row | name | notes | platforms }} | + | {{DLC/row| name | notes | platforms }} |
}} | }} | ||
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|vsync = unknown | |vsync = unknown | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
− | |||
− | |||
|high frame rate = unknown | |high frame rate = unknown | ||
|high frame rate notes = | |high frame rate notes = | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Language | |language = Language | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = yes/no |
|audio = | |audio = | ||
|subtitles = | |subtitles = | ||
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|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
− | }} | + | }}{{Network/Connections |
− | |||
− | {{Network/Connections | ||
|matchmaking = | |matchmaking = | ||
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
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|direct ip = | |direct ip = | ||
|direct ip notes = | |direct ip notes = | ||
− | }} | + | }}{{Network/Ports |
− | |||
− | {{Network/Ports | ||
|tcp = | |tcp = | ||
|udp = | |udp = | ||
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|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom page = | |gogcom page = | ||
+ | |winehq = | ||
|wikipedia = PCGamingWiki | |wikipedia = PCGamingWiki | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{++}} Developer support, updates. | {{++}} Developer support, updates. | ||
{{--}} Technical comparisons to other games in the series. | {{--}} Technical comparisons to other games in the series. | ||
− | {{--}} Particularly | + | {{--}} Particularly obstructive DRM. |
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1432 Steam Users' Forums] | {{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1432 Steam Users' Forums] | ||
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/00000/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/00000/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
− | {{ | + | {{GOG.com links|the_witcher|the_witcher}} |
− | + | {{mm}} If still relevant, state where bugs can be reported. | |
− | {{mm}} If still relevant, state where can | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]. | |vsync notes = See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]. | ||
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− | |||
|high frame rate = hackable | |high frame rate = hackable | ||
|high frame rate notes = See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]]. | |high frame rate notes = See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]]. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]=== | ||
===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]=== | ||
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===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]=== | ||
===[[Glossary:Color blind mode|Color blind mode]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Color blind mode|Color blind mode]]=== | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = yes |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = yes |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
− | |||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = French | |language = French | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = yes |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = yes |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
− | |||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = German | |language = German | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = yes |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = no |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
− | |||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Italian | |language = Italian | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = yes |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = no |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
− | |||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Spanish | |language = Spanish | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = yes |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = no |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
− | |fan = | + | |fan = yes |
− | |fan notes = | + | |fan notes = Download from [http://example.org here]. |
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|udp = 500-600, 3500 | |udp = 500-600, 3500 | ||
|upnp = | |upnp = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==VR support== | ||
+ | {{VR support | ||
+ | |gg3d name = Halo 2 | ||
+ | |native 3d gg3d award = platinum | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = gold | ||
+ | |tridef 3d gg3d award = uncertified | ||
+ | |iz3d gg3d award = bronze | ||
+ | |native 3d = true | ||
+ | |native 3d notes = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision = unknown | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision notes = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d = false | ||
+ | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
+ | |iz3d = hackable | ||
+ | |iz3d notes = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest = true | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
+ | |creative senz3d = hackable | ||
+ | |creative senz3d notes = | ||
+ | |leap motion controller = true | ||
+ | |leap motion controller notes= | ||
+ | |novint falcon = hackable | ||
+ | |novint falcon notes = | ||
+ | |oculus rift = true | ||
+ | |oculus rift notes = | ||
+ | |razer hydra = true | ||
+ | |razer hydra notes = | ||
+ | |trackir = true | ||
+ | |trackir notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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* Enabling minor performance increases. | * Enabling minor performance increases. | ||
* Useful, but not essential utilities. | * Useful, but not essential utilities. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = 9, 11 | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = Windows only. | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = 3.3, 4 | ||
+ | |opengl notes = OS X and Linux only. | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = true | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |64-bit executable = true | ||
+ | |64-bit executable notes= Only on Linux. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = PhysX | ||
+ | |physics notes = Lacks GPU acceleration on Linux. | ||
+ | |audio = FMOD | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = Scaleform | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = Bink | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = Steamworks | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
+ | }} | ||
===Console commands=== | ===Console commands=== |
Revision as of 09:15, 15 January 2015
Cheat sheet
{{Infobox game |cover = Game cover.jpg |developers = {{Infobox game/row/developer|Developer}} |publishers = {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Publisher}} |engines = {{Infobox game/row/engine|Engine}} |release dates= {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|Month dd, yyyy}} |steam appid = 000000 |gogcom page = game_name |winehq = 00000 |wikipedia = Page name }} {{Series|game}} '''General information''' {{GOG.com links|support page|forum name}} {{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/000000/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] {{mm}} [http Steam Users' Forums] for game series {{mm}} [ ] for game ==Availability== {{Availability| {{Availability/row| Steam | 000000 | Steam | notes |}} {{Availability/row| store | id | drm | notes | keys}} }} {{DLC| {{DLC/row| name | notes | platforms }} }} ==Essential improvements== ===Skip intro videos=== ==Game data== ===Configuration file(s) location=== {{Game data| {{Game data/row|Windows|}} }} ===Save game data location=== {{Game data| {{Game data/row|Windows|}} }} ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== {{Save game cloud syncing |origin = |origin notes = |steam cloud = true/false/unknown |steam cloud notes = |uplay = |uplay notes = |gamesave manager = |gamesave manager notes= }} ==Video settings== [[File:game settings.png|290px|right|thumb|General settings.]] {{Video settings |wsgf link = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/game_name/en |widescreen wsgf award = gold/silver/limited/unsupported/incomplete |multimonitor wsgf award = gold/silver/limited/unsupported/incomplete |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = gold/silver/limited/unsupported/incomplete |4k ultra hd wsgf award = gold/silver/limited/unsupported/incomplete |widescreen resolution = true/false/hackable/unknown |widescreen resolution notes= |multimonitor = unknown |multimonitor notes = |ultrawidescreen = unknown |ultrawidescreen notes = |4k ultra hd = unknown |4k ultra hd notes = |fov = unknown |fov notes = |windowed = unknown |windowed notes = |borderless windowed = unknown |borderless windowed notes = |anisotropic = unknown |anisotropic notes = |antialiasing = unknown |antialiasing notes = |vsync = unknown |vsync notes = |high frame rate = unknown |high frame rate notes = |color blind = unknown |color blind notes = }} ==Input settings== {{Input settings |key remap = unknown |key remap notes = |acceleration option = unknown |acceleration option notes = |mouse menu = unknown |mouse menu notes = |invert mouse y-axis = unknown |invert mouse y-axis notes = |controller support = unknown |controller support notes = |full controller = unknown |full controller notes = |controller remap = unknown |controller remap notes = |invert controller y-axis = unknown |invert controller y-axis notes= |touchscreen = unknown |touchscreen notes = }} ==Audio settings== {{Audio settings |separate volume = unknown |separate volume notes = |surround sound = unknown |surround sound notes = |subtitles = unknown |subtitles notes = |closed captions = unknown |closed captions notes = |mute on focus lost = unknown |mute on focus lost notes = |eax support = |eax support notes = }} {{L10n|content= {{L10n/switch |language = Language |interface = yes/no |audio = |subtitles = |notes = |fan = |fan notes = }} }} ==Network== {{Network/Multiplayer |local play = |local play players = |local play notes = |lan play = |lan play players = |lan play notes = |online play = |online play players = |online play notes = |local co-op = |local co-op players = |local co-op notes = |lan co-op = |lan co-op players = |lan co-op notes = |online co-op = |online co-op players = |online co-op notes = |hot-seat = |hot-seat players = |hot-seat notes = |asynchronous = |asynchronous notes = }}{{Network/Connections |matchmaking = |matchmaking notes = |p2p = |p2p notes = |dedicated = |dedicated notes = |self-hosting = |self-hosting notes = |direct ip = |direct ip notes = }}{{Network/Ports |tcp = |udp = |upnp = }} ==Other information== ==System requirements== {{System requirements |OSfamily = Windows |minOS = |minCPU = |minRAM = |minHD = |minGPU = |recOS = |recCPU = |recRAM = |recHD = |recGPU = }} {{References}}
{{Seriesbox|title={{SUBST:PAGENAME}}|entries= {{Seriesbox/row|[[game]]|yyyy}} {{Seriesbox/dlc|DatadiskDLC}} {{Seriesbox/row|[[]]|}} {{Seriesbox/row|[[]]|}} {{Seriesbox/row|[[]]|}} }}<noinclude>[[Category:Series]]</noinclude>
{{Fixbox|1= {{Fixbox/fix|Description|ref=<ref>[http:// Reference]</ref>}} # # # '''Notes''' {{ii}} {{ii}} }}
See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. See [[#Multi-monitor|Multi-monitor]]. See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]. See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. See [[#Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]. See [[#Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]. See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]. See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]].
Instructions
- Code sections can be copied using the edit link for this page.
- Choose an appropriate category, which will normally be
[[Category:Windows]]
. - The Fallout series of articles is an excellent reference point for example of good articles.
Bullet point icons
- The purpose of the bullet point graphics is to provide more brevity and clarity to article content.
- All icons automatically indent onto a new line.
- Virtually all sentences in all game fix pages should use these codes:
- -
{{ii}}
- information. - -
{{++}}
- positive / advantage / recommend. - -
{{--}}
- negative / disadvantage / dissuade.
Style crib sheet
- We have decided to not include genre information. The focus of the wiki is to provide information about how to fix games, rather than the content of games.
- Reference where the fixes come from using <ref> tags.[1]
- All headers and page names to use sentence case. This means capital letter at the beginning of a sentence, with no other capitals unless it is a proper noun or acryonym.
Fixbox
- Use the Fixbox template to boxout fixes and instructions.
Fixbox/fix
- Parameters include:
- |link=false - no 'link here' text - if you want to make the header into a link itself.
Example
Instructions |
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Note: Fixbox titles MUST describe the fix method, e.g. 'Edit VideoSettings.ini' or 'Run in DirectX 9 through command line'. This helps the user make a choice between multiple solutions to the same problem.
Developers | |
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Developer | |
Publishers | |
Publisher | |
Engines | |
Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | Month dd, yyyy |
Key points
- Key points are the first few things you might say about a game e.g. Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II – The Sith Lords is vastly improved by the restored content patch.
- Noteworthy comments about poor performance or stability.
- Developer support, updates.
- Technical comparisons to other games in the series.
- Particularly obstructive DRM.
General information
- Official Forum - this is a very active official forum
- Steam Users' Forums
- Steam Community Discussions
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- If still relevant, state where bugs can be reported.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Developer website | Example: game released directly from website. | |||
Amazon.com | Example: Amazon. | |||
GOG.com | Example: Gog.com. | |||
Origin | Example notes: GFWL (SSA) x 15 activations. | |||
Steam | Example: Steam. | |||
Retail | Example notes: SecuROM ∞ activations. |
- Which is the 'best' version of the game to get?
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Some DLC name | Example: Only available in Japan | |
Some other DLC |
Essential improvements
- One can use subheaders as below, or simply list individual improvements as 3rd level headers.
Patches
Include If
- There is a benefit in using an older patch. For example, Diablo II's latest patch is 1.13, but the high-res mod only supports 1.12.
- There is a community or fan patch which is superior to the latest developer patch.
Instructions |
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Utilities
- Very important launchers, reputable save game editors, etc.
Modifications
- List mods that are very important and would be detrimental if played without the mod, e.g. DSFix, TSLRCM. Balance mods and aesthetic mods can also be included if they are stable, mature and popular.
Game data
Save game location
- (Linux only) State whether XDG is being followed (partially, completely, not at all)
Template:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/207170/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Origin | ||
Steam Cloud | Syncs save games and settings. | |
Ubisoft Connect |
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Vertical sync (Vsync)
High frame rate
Color blind mode
- Delete unnecessary headers and links.
Input settings
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Controller support
Controller remapping
Touchscreen
- Delete unnecessary headers and links.
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
- Do not include this section in games without Multiplayer modes.
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Local play | |||
LAN play | |||
Online play | |||
Asynchronous multiplayer |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
---|---|
TCP | 1, 2, 30 |
UDP | 500-600, 3500 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
3D modes | State | GG3D | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Native 3D | ||||
TriDef 3D | ||||
iZ3D |
Headsets | |||
---|---|---|---|
SteamVR | This game might be playable with the Revive Compatibility Layer (compatibility list). | ||
Oculus VR (LibOVR) | |||
Windows Mixed Reality | This game might be playable with the Revive Compatibility Layer. |
Devices | |||
---|---|---|---|
Tracked motion controllers | |||
Traditional controller | |||
Keyboard/Mouse | |||
TrackIR | |||
3RD Space Gaming Vest | |||
Novint Falcon |
Issues unresolved
Issue
Issue
Issues fixed
Issue
Instructions |
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Issue
Other information
Miscellaneous information, e.g.:
- Visual enhancements.
- Enabling minor performance increases.
- Useful, but not essential utilities.
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9, 11 | Windows only. |
OpenGL | 3.3, 4 | OS X and Linux only. |
Mantle support | Requires an AMD video card with a driver version earlier than 19.5.1 (2019).[2] |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Physics | PhysX | Lacks GPU acceleration on Linux. |
Audio | FMOD | |
Interface | Scaleform | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | Steamworks |
Console commands
System requirements
- Avoid adding any prefixes and suffixes* to the OS parameter such as "Windows 7", "OS X Lion 10.7" and "7 64-bit". These do not apply to Linux as many distros are available. *For windows, service packs are the only suffix permitted.
- 64/32-bit only/recommended mention can be noted either above or below as a point like this instead of being included in the table.
- The separator for more than one operating system is a comma (,) - nothing else.
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7 | 7 |
Processor (CPU) | Dual Core 2.0 GHz or Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 5400+ | Quad core Intel or AMD Phenom 9850 Quad-Core |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8600 GTS 512 MB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce GTX 285 |
OS X | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.5.2 | 10.6.4 |
Processor (CPU) | Dual Core 2.0 GHz or Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 5400+ | Quad core Intel or AMD Phenom 9850 Quad-Core |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8600 GTS 512 MB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce GTX 285 |
Linux | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Kernel 3.0 | Kernel 3.2 |
Processor (CPU) | Dual Core 2.0 GHz or Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 5400+ | Quad core Intel or AMD Phenom 9850 Quad-Core |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8600 GTS 512 MB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce GTX 285 |
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 (207170) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ http://www.pcgamingwiki.com
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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