Difference between revisions of "SiN"
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | Sold as part of [[SiN Episodes: Emergence]]. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | Sold as part of [[SiN Episodes: Emergence]]. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GOG | sin_gold | DRM-free | Version 1.11. Comes with '''Wages of Sin''' expansion pack. | | Windows, OS X }} | {{Availability/row| GOG | sin_gold | DRM-free | Version 1.11. Comes with '''Wages of Sin''' expansion pack. | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1300 | Steam | Steam | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1300 | Steam | Steam version 1.12. SiN does not have Steam Store page. It has to be purchased with [[SiN Episodes: Emergence]]. | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
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===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
{{ii}} Some textures and skins has been altered in '''Steam''' version due to copyright and censorship reasons.<ref>[http://www.nextdimension.org/sinsteam/ The SiN Steam Content Edits - Next Dimension]</ref> | {{ii}} Some textures and skins has been altered in '''Steam''' version due to copyright and censorship reasons.<ref>[http://www.nextdimension.org/sinsteam/ The SiN Steam Content Edits - Next Dimension]</ref> | ||
− | {{ii}} Steam | + | {{ii}} Steam version 1.12 is packaged differently than previous versions, causing issues with the Wages of Sin expansion and most mods. |
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
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Patches are available for [http://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/3700 SiN] and [http://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/3701 Wages of Sin]. | Patches are available for [http://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/3700 SiN] and [http://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/3701 Wages of Sin]. | ||
− | ===Steam | + | ===Steam version Patch (Unofficial)=== |
{{ii}} Adds uncensored textures and fixes many bugs | {{ii}} Adds uncensored textures and fixes many bugs | ||
{{ii}} Steam [http://steamcommunity.com/app/1313/discussions/0/558755529456045660/ thread for the patch] | {{ii}} Steam [http://steamcommunity.com/app/1313/discussions/0/558755529456045660/ thread for the patch] | ||
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
− | {{Fixbox/fix|Use a Sin Patcher}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Use a Sin Patcher|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
# Download a Sin Patcher for either [http://sin.nanoaugur.net/sinpatcher.exe 1.11 retail] or [http://sin.nanoaugur.net/sinsteampatcher.exe 1.12 Steam]. | # Download a Sin Patcher for either [http://sin.nanoaugur.net/sinpatcher.exe 1.11 retail] or [http://sin.nanoaugur.net/sinsteampatcher.exe 1.12 Steam]. | ||
# Move it to a game's folder and run it. | # Move it to a game's folder and run it. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
− | {{Fixbox/fix|Field of view (FOV)}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Field of view (FOV)|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
# After level loads enter console with {{key|~}}. | # After level loads enter console with {{key|~}}. | ||
# Enter <code>fov XXX</code> where XXX is your desired field of view. | # Enter <code>fov XXX</code> where XXX is your desired field of view. | ||
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===Game shuts down right after running it from Steam library=== | ===Game shuts down right after running it from Steam library=== | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
− | {{Fixbox/fix|Use EXE file directly}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Use EXE file directly|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
# Go to the installlation folder. | # Go to the installlation folder. | ||
# Open <code>runme.dat</code> with a text editor. | # Open <code>runme.dat</code> with a text editor. | ||
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===Shuttering with high frame rate=== | ===Shuttering with high frame rate=== | ||
− | Game runs in very high frame rate at new systems (1000 FPS) which can cause image and input shuttering. | + | {{ii}} Game runs in very high frame rate at new systems (1000 FPS) which can cause image and input shuttering. |
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{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
− | {{Fixbox/fix|Set maximum frame rate}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Set maximum frame rate|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
# After level loads enter console with {{key|~}}. | # After level loads enter console with {{key|~}}. | ||
# Enter <code>cl_maxfps XXX</code> where XXX is your desired frame rate. 60 to 100 is sufficient. | # Enter <code>cl_maxfps XXX</code> where XXX is your desired frame rate. 60 to 100 is sufficient. |
Revision as of 21:59, 26 July 2016
Developers | |
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Ritual Entertainment | |
Expansion | 2015 Inc. |
Publishers | |
Activision | |
Engines | |
id Tech 2 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 31, 1998 |
Linux | November 2000 |
Mac OS (Classic) | December 12, 2000 |
macOS (OS X) | January 30, 2014 |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
SiN | |
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SiN | 1998 |
SiN Episodes: Emergence | 2006 |
SiN: Reloaded | TBA |
General information
- Ritualistic Forums for SiN, SiN Steam & Wages of Sin
- FAQ from developer
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- Steam Users' Forums for SiN Episodes
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Sold as part of SiN Episodes: Emergence. | |||
GOG.com | Version 1.11. Comes with Wages of Sin expansion pack. | |||
Steam | Steam version 1.12. SiN does not have Steam Store page. It has to be purchased with SiN Episodes: Emergence. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Wages of Sin |
Version differences
- Some textures and skins has been altered in Steam version due to copyright and censorship reasons.[1]
- Steam version 1.12 is packaged differently than previous versions, causing issues with the Wages of Sin expansion and most mods.
Essential improvements
Patches
Patches are available for SiN and Wages of Sin.
Steam version Patch (Unofficial)
- Adds uncensored textures and fixes many bugs
- Steam thread for the patch
- Download here
- Extract the file and drop and replace the contents into the SiN installation folder (Steam version)
Wages of SiN for Steam version
- A fan made port of Wages of SiN for the Steam version of SiN
- Requires steam uncensored patch in order to work (Included on mod thread)
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1313/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1313/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
Instructions |
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Field of view (FOV)
Instructions |
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Input settings
Mouse acceleration
By default game runs with acceleration enabled. In some cases acceleration can be disabled by alt+tabing to desktop and back to game. If that does not help, you can try different values of in_mouse
console command.[2] Console can be entered by ~.
- in_mouse 3 - Raw Input
- in_mouse 2 - Direct Input
You need to enter in_restart
to restart input mode.
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 16 | |||
Online play | 16 |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP | Use connect [IP address here] in the console. |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 22450 |
UDP | 22450 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
Game won't start - Error: Buffer overrun detected
Instructions |
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Game shuts down right after running it from Steam library
Instructions |
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Shuttering with high frame rate
- Game runs in very high frame rate at new systems (1000 FPS) which can cause image and input shuttering.
Instructions |
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | |
Processor (CPU) | 166 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 700 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 2 MB of VRAM |
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 (1313) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- Windows
- Linux
- Mac OS
- OS X
- Invalid template usage (Infobox game)
- Games
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- Invalid template usage (Save game cloud syncing)
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- Invalid template usage (Network)
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- Missing section (Input)
- Missing section (Audio)
- Missing section (API)