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'''How to use this sample layout''':
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'''Instructions'''
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*Code sections can be copied using the <span class="plainlinks">[http://pcgamingwiki.com/index.php?title=PCGamingWiki:Sample_Article&ction=edit edit link for this page]</span>.
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*Delete the last line of code, and choose an appropriate category, which will normally be <code><nowiki>[[Category:Game]] [[Category:Windows]]</nowiki></code>.
  
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*Copy and paste the code from this page into a new game article.  
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'''Bullet Point Icons'''
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*Code can be copied using the <span class="plainlinks">[http://pcgamingwiki.com/index.php?title=PCGamingWiki:Sample_Article&action=edit edit link for this page]</span>.  
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*The purpose of the bullet point graphics is to provide more brevity and clarity to article content.
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*Rename headers and names where appropriate, and the last line of code.
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*All icons automatically indent onto a new line.
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*Choose an appropriate category, which will normally be <nowiki>[[Category:Game]] and [[Category:Windows]]</nowiki>.
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*Virtually all sentences in all game fix pages should use these codes:
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{{ii}} - <code><nowiki>{{ii}}</nowiki></code> - information.
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{{++}} - <code><nowiki>{{++}}</nowiki></code> - positive / advantage / recommend.
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{{--}} - <code><nowiki>{{--}}</nowiki></code> - negative / disadvantage / dissuade.
  
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'''No genre, game-type or game content information'''  
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'''Style Crib Sheet'''
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{{ii}} We have decided to not include [[PCGamingWiki:Style_Policy#Genre|genre information]]. The focus of the wiki is to provide information about how to fix games, rather than the content of games.
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{{ii}} Reference where the fixes come from using <nowiki><ref></nowiki> tags.<ref>http://www.pcgamingwiki.com</ref>
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{{ii}} All headers to use 'title case' (beginning of words capitalised), the rest is in normal 'sentence case'.
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'''Fixbox'''
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{{ii}} Use the Fixbox template to boxout fixes and instructions.
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'''Fixbox/fix and Fixbox/instructions'''
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{{ii}} Parameters include:
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*|line=false - no line - best used when there are no further text beyond the header.
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*|link=false - no 'link here' text - if you want to make the header into a link itself.
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'''Example'''
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Fixbox header here}}
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How to apply this fix.
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}}
  
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The reason we have decided to not include genre on this wiki can be found in the [[PCGamingWiki:Style_Policy#Genre|Style Policy]] page. Game content information should also be kept to a minimal. The focus of the wiki is to provide information about how to fix games, rather than the content of games.
 
 
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{{infobox
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{{Infobox
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|cover          = Game_article_layout.jpg
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|cover          = Game_article_layout.jpg <!-- Try to find the highest resolution of a PC game cover -->
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|developer      = [[Wikipedia:Developer|Developer]]
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|developer      = [[Wikipedia:Developer|Developer]] <!-- Interwiki links to Wikipedia articles for Developer and Publisher links -->
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|publisher      = [[Wikipedia:Publisher|Publisher]]
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|publisher      = [[Wikipedia:Publisher|Publisher]]  
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|engine        = FontEngine
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|engine        = FontEngine <!-- Link or create a new page if multiple games use the same engine -->
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|release dates  =  
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|release dates  = 12 February 2012 <!-- Only list the first release English release date in dd Month yyyy format -->
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<sup>NA</sup> 12 February 2012<br/>
 
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<sup>EU</sup> 13 February 2012
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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'''Introduction'''  
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'''Key Points'''
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{{ii}} Noteworthy comments about performance.
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{{++}} Developer support and stability.
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{{--}} Comparisons to other games in the series.
  
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*Noteworthy comments about performance.
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'''General Information'''
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*Developer support and stability.
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{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1432 Steam Forum].
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*Other games in the series, for example, [[Halo:_Combat_Evolved|Halo: Combat Evolved]] (2001).
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{{mm}} [http://forums.sleepingdogs.net/viewforum.php?f=2 Official Forum] - this is a very active official forum.
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{{mm}} Wikis, websites or even specific threads (if they are particularly useful).
  
 
=Windows=
 
=Windows=
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
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{{DRM Table|
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{{Availability Table|
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{{DRM Table/row| Developer Website | {{ID|DRM-free}} | Example: game released directly from website.}}
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{{Availability Table/row| Developer Website | {{ID|DRM-free}} | Example: game released directly from website.}}
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{{DRM Table/row| {{StoreLink|Amazon|B00178630A}} | {{ID|Steam}} | Example: Amazon.}}
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{{Availability Table/row| [http://store.steampowered.com/app/207170/ Steam] | {{ID|Steam}} | Example: Steam.}}
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{{DRM Table/row| {{StoreLink|Gog|legend_of_grimrock}} | {{ID|Gog}} | Example: Gog.com.}}
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{{Availability Table/row| [http://store.origin.com/store/ea/en_US/pd/productID.229644400 Origin] | {{ID|Origin}} | Example notes: [[GFWL (SSA)]] x 15 activations.}}
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{{DRM Table/row| {{StoreLink|Steam|207170}} | {{ID|Steam}} | Example: Steam.}}
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{{Availability Table/row| [http://www.amazon.com/Deus-Ex-Revolution-Standard-Download/dp/B005HRZ29K Amazon] | {{ID|Steam}} | Example: Amazon.}}
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{{DRM Table/row| [http://www.onlive.com/games/details/batman-arkham-city OnLive] | {{ID|OnLive}} | Example: OnLive.}}
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{{Availability Table/row| [http://www.gog.com/gamecard/legend_of_grimrock GOG.com] | {{ID|Gog}} | Example: Gog.com.}}
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{{DRM Table/row| Example | {{ID|GFWL}} | Example notes: [[CD/DVD Check|CD check]].}}
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{{Availability Table/row| [http://www.onlive.com/games/details/batman-arkham-city OnLive] | {{ID|OnLive}} | Example: OnLive.}}
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{{DRM Table/row| Example | {{ID|Steam}} | Example notes: [[SecuROM]] ∞ activations.}}
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{{Availability Table/row| Example | {{ID|GFWL}} | Example notes: [[CD/DVD Check|CD check]].}}
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{{DRM Table/row| Example | {{ID|Origin}} | Example notes: [[GFWL (SSA)]] x 15 activations.}}
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{{Availability Table/row| Example | {{ID|Steam}} | Example notes: [[SecuROM]] ∞ activations.}}
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{{DRM Table/row| Example | {{ID|Steam}} {{ID|DRM-free}} | Example: x2 unlocks.}}
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{{Availability Table/row| Example | {{ID|Steam}} {{ID|DRM-free}} | Example: x2 unlocks.}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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'''Notes:'''
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{{++}} Which is the 'best' version of the game to get?
  
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When linking to Steam/GOG.com/Amazon.com please use these link templates:
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==Improvements==
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*Steam: <code><nowiki>{{StoreLink|Steam|207170}}</nowiki></code>
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{{ii}} One can use subheaders as below, or simply list individual improvements as 3rd level headers.
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*GOG.com: <code><nowiki>{{StoreLink|Gog|legend_of_grimrock}}</nowiki></code>
 
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*Amazon.com: <code><nowiki>{{StoreLink|Amazon|B00178630A}}</nowiki></code>
 
  
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'''Text:'''
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===Patches===
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*Which is the best version of the game to get?
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'''Include If'''
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{{ii}} 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.
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{{ii}} There is a community or fan patch which is superior to the latest developer patch.
  
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===Steam===
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{{Fixbox|1=
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===Origin===
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{{Fixbox/instructions|Patch Install Instructions}}
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How to apply this complex patch installation.
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==Improvements==
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}}
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===Patches===
 
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'''Only include if''':
 
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*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.
 
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*There is a community or fan patch which is superior to the latest developer patch.
 
  
 
===Utilities===
 
===Utilities===
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Launchers, reputable save game editors, etc.
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{{ii}} Launchers, reputable save game editors, etc.
  
 
===Mods===
 
===Mods===
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The aim of the article is to provide the benefit of experience of the community for the new user.
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{{ii}} List mods that provide the 'best experience' and are the 'most popular'.  
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*List mods that provide the 'best experience' and are the 'most popular'.  
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{{ii}} Balance mods and aesthetic mods can also be included if they are stable, mature and popular.
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*Balance mods and aesthetic mods can also be included if they are stable, mature and popular.
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===Cheats===
  
 
==Game Data==
 
==Game Data==
 
===Save Game Location===
 
===Save Game Location===
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{{Save Game Table|
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{{Game Location Table|
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{{Save Game Table/row|GOG.com|C:\Program Files (x86)\GOG.com\Fallout\}}
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{{Game Location Table/row|GOG.com|C:\Program Files (x86)\GOG.com\Fallout\}}
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{{Save Game Table/row|Steam|C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\common\fallout\DATA\SAVEGAME\}}  
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{{Game Location Table/row|Steam|C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\common\fallout\DATA\SAVEGAME\}}  
 
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==Video Settings==
 
==Video Settings==
 
{{Video Settings
 
{{Video Settings
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|widescreen_resolution=true
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|widescreen_resolution     =true
 
|widescreen_resolution_notes=See [[#Widescreen Resolution|Widescreen Resolution]].
 
|widescreen_resolution_notes=See [[#Widescreen Resolution|Widescreen Resolution]].
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|multimonitor=true
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|multimonitor               =hackable
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|multimonitor_notes=See [[#Multi-Monitor|Multi-Monitor]].
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|multimonitor_notes         =See [[#Multi-Monitor|Multi-Monitor]].
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|fov=true
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|fov                       =false
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|fov_notes=See [[#Field Of View (FOV)|Field Of View (FOV)]].
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|fov_notes                 =See [[#Field Of View (FOV)|Field Of View (FOV)]].
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|windowed=true
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|windowed                   =true
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|windowed_notes=See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
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|windowed_notes             =See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
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|fullscreen=true
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|fullscreen                 =true
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|fullscreen_notes=See [[#Borderless Fullscreen Windowed|Borderless Fullscreen Windowed]].
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|fullscreen_notes           =See [[#Borderless Fullscreen Windowed|Borderless Fullscreen Windowed]].
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|anisotropic=true
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|anisotropic               =true
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|anisotropic_notes=See [[#Anisotropic Filtering (AF)|Anisotropic Filtering (AF)]].
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|anisotropic_notes         =See [[#Anisotropic Filtering (AF)|Anisotropic Filtering (AF)]].
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|antialiasing=false
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|antialiasing               =true
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|antialiasing_notes=See [[#Anti-Aliasing (AA)|Anti-Aliasing (AA)]].
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|antialiasing_notes         =See [[#Anti-Aliasing (AA)|Anti-Aliasing (AA)]].
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|vsync=hackable
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|vsync                     =true
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|vsync_notes=See [[#Vertical Sync (Vsync)|Vertical Sync (Vsync)]].
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|vsync_notes               =See [[#Vertical Sync (Vsync)|Vertical Sync (Vsync)]].
 
}}
 
}}
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If notes require expanding, add <code>See [[#Header|Header]]</code> to link to internal headers if necessary. Delete unnecessary headers.
 
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===[[Widescreen Resolution]]===
 
===[[Widescreen Resolution]]===
 
===[[Multi-Monitor]]===
 
===[[Multi-Monitor]]===
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===[[Anti-Aliasing (AA)]]===
 
===[[Anti-Aliasing (AA)]]===
 
===[[Vertical Sync (Vsync)]]===
 
===[[Vertical Sync (Vsync)]]===
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{{ii}} Delete unnecessary headers and links.
  
 
==Input Settings==
 
==Input Settings==
 
{{Input Settings
 
{{Input Settings
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|key_remap=unknown
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|key_remap                 =unknown
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|key_remap_notes=See [[#Key Remapping|Key Remapping]].
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|key_remap_notes           =See [[#Key Remapping|Key Remapping]].
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|acceleration_option=hackable
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|acceleration_option       =hackable
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|acceleration_option_notes=See [[#Mouse Acceleration|Mouse Acceleration]].
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|acceleration_option_notes =See [[#Mouse Acceleration|Mouse Acceleration]].
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|controller_support=false
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|controller_support         =false
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|controller_support_notes=See [[#Controller|Controller]].
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|controller_support_notes   =See [[#Controller|Controller]].
 
}}
 
}}
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If notes require expanding, add <code>See [[#Header|Header]]</code> to link to internal headers if necessary. Delete unnecessary headers.
 
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===[[Key Remapping]]===
 
===[[Key Remapping]]===
 
===[[Mouse Acceleration]]===
 
===[[Mouse Acceleration]]===
 
===[[Controller]]===
 
===[[Controller]]===
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{{ii}} Delete unnecessary headers and links.
  
 
==Network Settings==
 
==Network Settings==
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==Issues Fixed==
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==Issues and Fixes==
 
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This is the main content area of the article. Include as many issues and fixes as possible. Reference where the fixes come from using <nowiki><ref></nowiki> tags.<ref>http://www.pcgamingwiki.com</ref>
 
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===Issue===
 
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===Issue===
 
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===Issue===
 
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===Issue===
 
 
===Issue===
 
===Issue===
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Fixbox header here}}
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How to apply this fix.
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}}
 
===Issue===
 
===Issue===
  
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==Unresolved Issues==
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==Issues Unresolved==
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===Issue===
 
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===Issue===
 
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===Issue===
 
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===Issue===
 
 
===Issue===
 
===Issue===
 
===Issue===
 
===Issue===
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|OSfamily_ = Windows
 
|OSfamily_ = Windows
  
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|minOS_   = Windows Vista(R)/XP, Windows 7  
 
|minproc_ = Dual Core 2.0 GHz or Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 5400+
 
|minproc_ = Dual Core 2.0 GHz or Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 5400+
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|minmem_ = 2 GB
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|minmem_ = 2 GB
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|minHD_ = 8 GB  
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|minHD_   = 8 GB  
 
|minGPU1_ = Nvidia GeForce 8600 GTS 512MB
 
|minGPU1_ = Nvidia GeForce 8600 GTS 512MB
  
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|recOS_ = Windows 7
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|recOS_   = Windows 7
 
|recproc_ = Quadcore Intel or AMD Phenom 9850 Quad-Core
 
|recproc_ = Quadcore Intel or AMD Phenom 9850 Quad-Core
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|recmem_ = 4 GB
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|recmem_ = 4 GB
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|recHD_ = 8 GB
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|recHD_   = 8 GB
 
|recGPU1_ = Nvidia GeForce GTX 285
 
|recGPU1_ = Nvidia GeForce GTX 285
 
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|OSfamily_ = Mac
 
|OSfamily_ = Mac
  
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|minOS_ = Mac OS X 10.5.2
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|minOS_   = Mac OS X 10.5.2
 
|minproc_ = Dual Core 2.0 GHz or Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 5400+
 
|minproc_ = Dual Core 2.0 GHz or Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 5400+
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|minmem_ = 2 GB
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|minmem_ = 2 GB
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|minHD_ = 8 GB
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|minHD_   = 8 GB
 
|minGPU1_ = Nvidia GeForce 8600 GTS 512MB
 
|minGPU1_ = Nvidia GeForce 8600 GTS 512MB
  
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|recOS_ = Mac OS X 10.6.4
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|recOS_   = Mac OS X 10.6.4
 
|recproc_ = Quadcore Intel or AMD Phenom 9850 Quad-Core
 
|recproc_ = Quadcore Intel or AMD Phenom 9850 Quad-Core
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|recmem_ = 4 GB
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|recmem_ = 4 GB
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|recHD_ = 8 GB
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|recHD_   = 8 GB
 
|recGPU1_ = Nvidia GeForce GTX 285
 
|recGPU1_ = Nvidia GeForce GTX 285
 
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|OSfamily_ = Linux
 
|OSfamily_ = Linux
  
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|minOS_ = Kernel 3.0
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|minOS_   = Kernel 3.0
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|minproc_ = Dual Core 2.0 GHz or Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 5400+
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|minproc_ = Dual Core 2.0 GHz or Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 5400+
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|minmem_ = 2 GB
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|minmem_   = 2 GB
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|minHD_ = 8 GB  
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|minHD_   = 8 GB  
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|minGPU1_ = Nvidia GeForce 8600 GTS 512MB
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|minGPU1_ = Nvidia GeForce 8600 GTS 512MB
  
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|recOS_ = Kernel 3.2
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|recOS_   = Kernel 3.2
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|recproc_ = Quadcore Intel or AMD Phenom 9850 Quad-Core
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|recproc_ = Quadcore Intel or AMD Phenom 9850 Quad-Core
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|recmem_ = 4 GB
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|recmem_   = 4 GB
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|recHD_ = 8 GB  
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|recHD_   = 8 GB  
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|recGPU1_ = Nvidia GeForce GTX 285
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|recGPU1_ = Nvidia GeForce GTX 285
 
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}}
  
 
=General Information=
 
=General Information=
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Include common information across operating systems here.
 
 
==Console Commands==
 
==Console Commands==
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==Forums==
 
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*Steam forum
 
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*'Official' forum
 
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*Specific helpful pages.
 
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=References=
 
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<references />
 
  
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{{References}}
 
<!-- Please delete -->[[Category:Manual]]
 
<!-- Please delete -->[[Category:Manual]]

Revision as of 04:36, 25 August 2012

Instructions

  • Code sections can be copied using the edit link for this page.
  • Delete the last line of code, and choose an appropriate category, which will normally be [[Category:Game]] [[Category:Windows]].

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 to use 'title case' (beginning of words capitalised), the rest is in normal 'sentence case'.

Fixbox

Use the Fixbox template to boxout fixes and instructions.

Fixbox/fix and Fixbox/instructions

Parameters include:
  • |line=false - no line - best used when there are no further text beyond the header.
  • |link=false - no 'link here' text - if you want to make the header into a link itself.

Example

Instructions

Template:Infobox

Key Points

Noteworthy comments about performance.
Developer support and stability.
Comparisons to other games in the series.

General Information

Steam Forum.
Official Forum - this is a very active official forum.
Wikis, websites or even specific threads (if they are particularly useful).

Windows

Availability

Template:Availability Table

Which is the 'best' version of the game to get?

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

Utilities

Launchers, reputable save game editors, etc.

Mods

List mods that provide the 'best experience' and are the 'most popular'.
Balance mods and aesthetic mods can also be included if they are stable, mature and popular.

Cheats

Game Data

Save Game Location

Template:Game Location Table

Cloud Syncing

Template:Save Game Cloud Syncing

Video Settings

Template:Video Settings

Widescreen Resolution

Multi-Monitor

Field Of View (FOV)

Windowed

Borderless Fullscreen Windowed

Anisotropic Filtering (AF)

Anti-Aliasing (AA)

Vertical Sync (Vsync)

Delete unnecessary headers and links.

Input Settings

Template:Input Settings

Key Remapping

Mouse Acceleration

Controller

Delete unnecessary headers and links.

Network Settings

Issues Fixed

Issue

Instructions

Issue

Issues Unresolved

Issue

Issue

System Requirements

Template:System Requirements

Mac

Include the same headers as the above Windows header if there is relevant information.

System Requirements

Template:SysReq BaseTemplate

Linux

Include the same headers as the above Windows header if there is relevant information.

System Requirements

Template:System Requirements

General Information

Console Commands

References