Difference between revisions of "Syndicate (2012)"
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| − | {{--}} Publisher dropped support for the game right after release. | + | {{--}} Publisher dropped support for the game right after release. EA would not allow Starbreeze to patch the game. |
{{--}} Game lacks PC-specific features like text chat, push-to-talk microphone and FOV customization. However, the FOV can be hacked. | {{--}} Game lacks PC-specific features like text chat, push-to-talk microphone and FOV customization. However, the FOV can be hacked. | ||
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An advanced config tool which make able to adjust basically every game settings. You can also skip intro videos if you want. Beware that using it will reset graphics settings to default. | An advanced config tool which make able to adjust basically every game settings. You can also skip intro videos if you want. Beware that using it will reset graphics settings to default. | ||
| − | ===Remove Bloom Effects=== | + | ===Remove Bloom Effects & Reduce === |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Syndicate DeBloom|ref={{cn|date=August 2016}}}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Syndicate DeBloom 0.2|ref={{cn|date=August 2016}}}} |
| − | # The Syndicate DeBloom mod is a HelixMod fix that removes the game's overbearing bloom effects, and as a side effect, disables the blue colour correction mandated by Electronic Arts. | + | # The Syndicate DeBloom mod is a HelixMod fix that removes the game's overbearing bloom effects, and as a side effect, disables the blue colour correction mandated by Electronic Arts. It also reduces mouse lag. |
| − | You can download the mod [https://oblivionisathand.wordpress.com/2016/08/18/syndicate-debloom-0- | + | You can download the mod [https://oblivionisathand.wordpress.com/2016/08/18/syndicate-debloom-0-2-released/ here] |
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|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
| − | |vsync notes = Causes mouse lag. | + | |vsync notes = Causes mouse lag. Reduced with Borderless Gaming or DeBloom mod. |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
Revision as of 11:10, 18 August 2016
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Starbreeze Studios | |
| Publishers | |
| Electronic Arts | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | February 21, 2012 |
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| Syndicate | |
|---|---|
| Syndicate | 1993 |
| Syndicate Wars | 1996 |
| Syndicate (2012) | 2012 |
This page is for the first-person shooter reboot. For the original 1993 game, see Syndicate.
Key points
- Publisher dropped support for the game right after release. EA would not allow Starbreeze to patch the game.
- Game lacks PC-specific features like text chat, push-to-talk microphone and FOV customization. However, the FOV can be hacked.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
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| Green Man Gaming | |
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| Origin | |
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Essential improvements
SynAdvCFG
An advanced config tool which make able to adjust basically every game settings. You can also skip intro videos if you want. Beware that using it will reset graphics settings to default.
Remove Bloom Effects & Reduce
| Instructions |
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Skip intro videos
| Instructions |
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Enhanced quality
| Instructions |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
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Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
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Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | Syncs save games and settings. |
Video settings
Video settings.
Multi-monitor
| Instructions |
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Field of view (FOV)
- Using a modified FOV for online play is not recommended.
- Modified FOV doesn't scale well with Iron-sights.
- Using this hack may result in game's not being able to save its settings and campaign progress in Windows 10.
| Instructions |
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Windowed
| Instructions |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Audio settings.
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Russian | ||||
| Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | ||||
| Online play | 4 | Co-op |
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Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
- If a lobby leader leaves the ongoing game, players will be thrown back to a lobby.
Issues unresolved
Crash when joining COOP
Sometimes a game crashes when joining a COOP game. Possible solutions include disabling Third-party overlay software like FRAPS or Steam. Other solution is disabling voice input and output in audio settings of a game. Both solutions seem to reduce an amount of game crashes, but none fixes it fully.
Falling through the ground
One of the common problems in missions like Downzone is falling through the ground. There isn't a known fix how to solve that. One possible workaround is using a savefile [1] which unlocks all chapters. As soon as the player jumps out of the vehicle go immediately into dartmode and try to climb up (Do not spent any points into upgrades!) This should lead to a soft landing onto the ground. This workaround however can only be used with chapter select, since the "Continue Campaign" option will always start at the final checkpoint.
Issues fixed
Cannot launch the game
| Instructions |
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NVidia users crash
| Instructions |
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NVidia Optimus Crashes the Game
| Instructions |
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No sound or weak sound
| Instructions |
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| Instructions |
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Crash to Desktop upon Launch / Startup
| Instructions |
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Game Only Shows Gamepad Controls
| Instructions |
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Visual C++ Runtime Error R6034 on Startup
| Instructions |
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Profiles for gaming software
- This game doesn't run its process from EXE file but from BIN file that is located here:
\System\Win32_x86_Release\Syndicate.bin. You need to add this path or file name to your gaming software in order to software properly recognize game running.
Logitech G-series Key Profiler
| Instructions |
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| Instructions |
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Logitech SetPoint
| Instructions |
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Other information
Disable motion blur
| Instructions |
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Disable film grain
| Instructions |
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System requirements
| Windows | ||
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| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Athlon 64 X2 4600+ Core 2 Duo E4600 2.4 GHz |
Athlon II X3 440 Core 2 Quad Q6400 2.13 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 2 GB (XP/7) 3 GB (Vista) |
4 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 12 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | GeForce 8800 GS Radeon HD 4650 512 MB of VRAM | GeForce GT 545 Radeon HD 4850 1 GB of VRAM |