Difference between revisions of "Terraria"
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===Game running slowly/low frame rate=== | ===Game running slowly/low frame rate=== | ||
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− | {{Fixbox/fix|Change Frame Skip and Lighting Settings}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Change Frame Skip and Lighting Settings|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}}} |
This usually happens when the game is running on an older PC. In Settings make sure Frame Skip is set to "On" and Lighting is set to "Retro". This should increase performance. | This usually happens when the game is running on an older PC. In Settings make sure Frame Skip is set to "On" and Lighting is set to "Retro". This should increase performance. | ||
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− | {{Fixbox/fix|OS X and Linux versions, update FNA to newer version}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|OS X and Linux versions, update FNA to newer version|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}}} |
The OS X and Linux versions of the game use older version of FNA. Updating to newer version makes the game faster.<ref>[https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/want-to-make-terraria-on-linux-faster-fna-creator-ethan-lee-has-a-script-to-help-with-that.7299 Want to make Terraria on Linux faster? FNA creator Ethan Lee has a script to help with that]</ref> [https://gist.github.com/flibitijibibo/f06e3f60eb66e5462da824e490229591 Copy and run a script to update FNA]. | The OS X and Linux versions of the game use older version of FNA. Updating to newer version makes the game faster.<ref>[https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/want-to-make-terraria-on-linux-faster-fna-creator-ethan-lee-has-a-script-to-help-with-that.7299 Want to make Terraria on Linux faster? FNA creator Ethan Lee has a script to help with that]</ref> [https://gist.github.com/flibitijibibo/f06e3f60eb66e5462da824e490229591 Copy and run a script to update FNA]. | ||
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===Game will not start=== | ===Game will not start=== | ||
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− | {{Fixbox/fix|You may be missing required components}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|You may be missing required components|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}}} |
Download and install the following: | Download and install the following: | ||
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− | {{Fixbox/fix|Download them from their official websites}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Download them from their official websites|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}}} |
If you're having issues downloading either XNA or .NET try to install the files manually via their websites: | If you're having issues downloading either XNA or .NET try to install the files manually via their websites: | ||
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===Teleporting mob lag in multiplayer=== | ===Teleporting mob lag in multiplayer=== | ||
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− | {{Fixbox/fix|Limit FPS to 30}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Limit FPS to 30|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}}} |
This can happen even on high-end systems, real cause is unknown but it can be fixed by limiting the FPS to 30. The [http://www.terrariaonline.com/threads/mob-teleporting-lag-in-multiplayer-no-more-hopefully.4068/ Terraria Forums] have a working fix for this that does things automatically. | This can happen even on high-end systems, real cause is unknown but it can be fixed by limiting the FPS to 30. The [http://www.terrariaonline.com/threads/mob-teleporting-lag-in-multiplayer-no-more-hopefully.4068/ Terraria Forums] have a working fix for this that does things automatically. | ||
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===Graphics Cards Issues=== | ===Graphics Cards Issues=== | ||
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− | {{Fixbox/fix|Make sure you have the most recent updates to your system}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Make sure you have the most recent updates to your system|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}}} |
Check to make sure you have the most recent updates to your graphics card. You can do this through Steam (in Windows) by pressing (in the top right corner) 'Steam' > 'Check for Video Driver Updates...'. | Check to make sure you have the most recent updates to your graphics card. You can do this through Steam (in Windows) by pressing (in the top right corner) 'Steam' > 'Check for Video Driver Updates...'. | ||
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===Hosting Issues=== | ===Hosting Issues=== | ||
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− | {{Fixbox/fix|Firewall/Network Access}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Firewall/Network Access|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}}} |
Make sure your Firewall is off or that it allows Terraria Network Access. View this [http://www.terrariaonline.com/threads/guide-getting-multiplayer-working-1-0-3.22063/ forum thread] to get information on giving Terraria Network Access. | Make sure your Firewall is off or that it allows Terraria Network Access. View this [http://www.terrariaonline.com/threads/guide-getting-multiplayer-working-1-0-3.22063/ forum thread] to get information on giving Terraria Network Access. | ||
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− | {{Fixbox/fix|Port forwarding}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Port forwarding|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}}} |
Look up port forwarding if you are trying to host behind a router. }} | Look up port forwarding if you are trying to host behind a router. }} | ||
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− | {{Fixbox/fix|Use Hamachi}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Use Hamachi|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}}} |
If all else fails, you can use the third party program [https://secure.logmein.com/products/hamachi/ Hamachi]. This allows you to more simply host a server without having to forward your ports. | If all else fails, you can use the third party program [https://secure.logmein.com/products/hamachi/ Hamachi]. This allows you to more simply host a server without having to forward your ports. | ||
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===Game Crashes Immediately / Does Not Start=== | ===Game Crashes Immediately / Does Not Start=== | ||
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− | {{Fixbox/fix|Set Steam and Terraria.exe to launch as administrator}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Set Steam and Terraria.exe to launch as administrator|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}}} |
Try launching again, and make sure you have set both Steam and Terraria.exe to launch as administrator (Windows Vista and Windows 7). | Try launching again, and make sure you have set both Steam and Terraria.exe to launch as administrator (Windows Vista and Windows 7). | ||
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===Game has reverted to an older version (Steam)=== | ===Game has reverted to an older version (Steam)=== | ||
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− | {{Fixbox/fix|Verify your Game Cache}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Verify your Game Cache|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}}} |
To force the game to update itself you must Verify the Integrity of your Game Cache: | To force the game to update itself you must Verify the Integrity of your Game Cache: | ||
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===Switching to Cloud save and then back makes you lose discovery/map data/explored regions=== | ===Switching to Cloud save and then back makes you lose discovery/map data/explored regions=== | ||
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− | {{Fixbox/fix|Fix}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Fix|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}}} |
This is a temporary issue with the game which will get fixed, but until then, this is what you need to know: | This is a temporary issue with the game which will get fixed, but until then, this is what you need to know: |
Revision as of 09:15, 14 November 2016
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Re-Logic | |
Engines | |
Windows | XNA |
OS X, Linux | FNA |
Release dates | |
Windows | May 16, 2011[1] |
macOS (OS X) | August 10, 2015[2] |
Linux | August 10, 2015[2] |
Terraria | |
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Terraria | 2011 |
Terraria 2 | TBA |
General information
- Official Terraria Website
- Official Terraria Forums
- Official Terraria Wiki
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- Steam Users' Forums
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Collector's Edition. | |||
Amazon.co.uk | Retail Collector's Edition. | |||
GOG.com | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam |
Game data
Configuration file and save game data location
- This game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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LAN play | |||
Online play |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | For dedicated use TerrariaServer.exe . |
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Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 7777 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
Game running slowly/low frame rate
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Game will not start
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XNA/.NET Installation Issues
- Make sure to install .NET 4 before installing XNA 4. If that does not solve the issue, try uninstalling both of these and installing a clean copy of both.
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German version
The German (Steam) version of Terraria has currently lots of bugs and crashes (for example social slot items), the only fix is to set the language to English.[citation needed]
Teleporting mob lag in multiplayer
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Graphics Cards Issues
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- You should also check the list of XNA's Officially Supported Graphics Cards (XNA is the engine Terraria runs in) for your graphics card.
Control Configuration Issues (non-Steam)
- Some users are reporting that they have blanked all their controls and are unable to set them again
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Hosting Issues
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Game Crashes Immediately / Does Not Start
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Game has reverted to an older version (Steam)
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Switching to Cloud save and then back makes you lose discovery/map data/explored regions
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 | |
OpenGL | 3.0 | OS X and Linux only. |
Shader Model support | 2.0 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | |||
Linux |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Multiplayer | Steamworks |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP3, Vista | 7, 8, 8.1, 10 |
Processor (CPU) | 2.0 GHz | 3.0 GHz Dual Core |
System memory (RAM) | 2.5 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 200 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 2.0 support |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.9.5 | 10.10 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel 2.0 GHz | 3.0 GHz Dual Core |
System memory (RAM) | 2.5 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 200 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 128 MB of VRAM OpenGL 3.0 compatible | 256 MB of VRAM |
Linux | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Ubuntu 14.04 LTS | |
Processor (CPU) | 2.0 GHz | 3.0 GHz Dual Core |
System memory (RAM) | 2.5 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 200 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 128 MB of VRAM OpenGL 3.0 compatible | 256 MB of VRAM |
References
Categories:
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- OS X
- Linux
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