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(→‎Issues unresolved: Updated bugs so they don't reference the dead unofficial bug list. Also, my audio fix is now an officially-listed unofficial fix! (WOOH!))
(→‎Issues unresolved: Removed out-of-date fixes (as the reason why previous bug lists were purged was due to being out-of-date) and added new issues.)
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{{Fixbox/fix|Disable any third-party API hooks or overlays and graphics mods|ref=<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/games/TheRedSolstice/announcements/detail/74656621177374555 Steam Community Discussion - Important notice regarding the usage of streaming software]</ref><ref name="KnownIssues">[http://steamcommunity.com/app/265590/discussions/2/530646715644766496/ Steam Community Discussion - Known issues. Please read this first before reporting problems]</ref>}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Disable any third-party API hooks or overlays and graphics mods|ref=<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/games/TheRedSolstice/announcements/detail/74656621177374555 Steam Community Discussion - Important notice regarding the usage of streaming software]</ref><ref name="KnownIssues">[http://steamcommunity.com/app/265590/discussions/2/530646715644766496/ Steam Community Discussion - Known issues. Please read this first before reporting problems]</ref>}}
 
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===Graphical issues with Intel HD integrated GPUs===
 
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{{ii}} Not all Intel HD integrated GPUs cause graphical issues in-game. The only way to know if yours will is by playing the game.
 
 
===Startup issues===
 
===Startup issues===
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====White Screen of Death when starting game====
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====Game crashes at main menu====
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Replace openal32.dll|ref=<ref name="Expack3"/><ref name="KnownIssues"/>}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Replace openal32.dll|ref=<ref name="Expack3"/><ref name="KnownIssues"/>}}
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# Copy the DLL, named <code>soft_oal.dll</code> in the folder and paste it into <code>{{P|game}}\bin</code>.
 
# Copy the DLL, named <code>soft_oal.dll</code> in the folder and paste it into <code>{{P|game}}\bin</code>.
 
# Rename the DLL you just copied to <code>openal32.dll</code>.
 
# Rename the DLL you just copied to <code>openal32.dll</code>.
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'''Notes'''
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{{ii}} This fix has only been tested with discrete sound card users (i.e. Creative X-Fi series of sound cards).
 
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===Netcode issues===
 
===Netcode issues===
 
====Desynchronization (de-sync)====
 
====Desynchronization (de-sync)====
 
{{ii}} Work is ongoing to improve netcode and reduce or eliminate de-syncs.<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/265590/discussions/2/606068060815999730/#c606068060823566000 Steam Community Discussion - The most important technical problem: De-Sync]</ref>
 
{{ii}} Work is ongoing to improve netcode and reduce or eliminate de-syncs.<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/265590/discussions/2/606068060815999730/#c606068060823566000 Steam Community Discussion - The most important technical problem: De-Sync]</ref>
  
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====Item synchronization issues====
 
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{{--}} Items such as ammo boxes which are dropped by players cannot be picked up by other players.
 
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====Lag causes drop pods to kill players inside them====
 
 
===Gameplay issues===
 
===Gameplay issues===
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====Corpse animations bugged====
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====Game crashes on mulitplayer maps====
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====Rank and specialty stats don't stack====
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{{ii}} Affects singleplayer "Survival" mode and multiplayer.<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/265590/discussions/2/530647080130667748/ Steam Community Discussion - Crashed]</ref>
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====Game crashes when two people attempt to loot the same item====
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{{++}} The developers are actively working on a fix.<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/265590/discussions/2/530647080130667748/#c530647080133808249 Steam Community Discussion - Crashed, reply #15]</ref>
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{{ii}} This issue has mainly been reported with shotgun shell ammunition types.
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====Singleplayer missions exhibit choppiness/jerkiness====
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====Turrets cannot activate when objects placed near them====
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{{ii}} This is a known, difficult-to-diagnose issue.<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/265590/discussions/2/530646715643870031/ Badly optimized for anyone else?]</ref>
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====Creeps ignore a bunker's beacon====
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====Invisible solar rays====
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====LAW targeting reticle does not change based on weapon's current area of effect====
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{{ii}} Solar radiation rays, which appear in the final moments of a multiplayer game, are invisible, yet still deal Solar damage.<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/265590/discussions/2/530647080131211842/ Invisible Solar ray]</ref>
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{{--}} When the LAW's area of effect (AOE) is increased through upgrading your character's weapons skills, the targeting reticle does not reflect the weapon's increased AOE.
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{{--}} This is a regression of a previously-fixed issue.<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/265590/discussions/2/530647080131211842/#c530647080131411399 Invisible Solar ray, reply #7]</ref>
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====GAR-GL requires grenade mod to add ammo====
 
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====Autofire affects weapons which should not support it====
 
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{{ii}} Weapons which should not support autofire include the LAW, grenade launcher, and shotgun.
 
 
====Low FPS in Multiplayer====
 
====Low FPS in Multiplayer====
 
{{ii}}When playing on the Central District map on Veteran difficulty and on Fast mode with primary and secondary objectives enabled, all players experience low FPS and absolutely no synchronization after Wave 9.<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/265590/discussions/2/530646715644209485/ Steam Community Discussion - v1.000 Low fps in Multiplayer]</ref>
 
{{ii}}When playing on the Central District map on Veteran difficulty and on Fast mode with primary and secondary objectives enabled, all players experience low FPS and absolutely no synchronization after Wave 9.<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/265590/discussions/2/530646715644209485/ Steam Community Discussion - v1.000 Low fps in Multiplayer]</ref>
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====OpenGL issues on Windows 10 Preview====
 
====OpenGL issues on Windows 10 Preview====
 
{{ii}} This issue will not be resolved as Windows 10 Preview is unsupported by the developers.<ref name="KnownIssues"/>
 
{{ii}} This issue will not be resolved as Windows 10 Preview is unsupported by the developers.<ref name="KnownIssues"/>
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====Particles sometimes show as white triangles or cones====
 
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====Camera issues when zooming out====
 
  
 
==Other information==
 
==Other information==

Revision as of 19:06, 13 July 2015

The Red Solstice
The Red Solstice cover
Developers
Ironward
Publishers
Nkidu Games Inc
Release dates
Windows July 9, 2015
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The Red Solstice on Wikipedia

General information

Official website
Official forums
Official wiki
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Steam
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Error: OS parameter cannot be empty
All versions require Steam.[1]

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

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System Location
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/265590/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

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System Location
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/265590/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud

Video settings

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Video and audio settings.

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Input settings

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Interface and camera settings.
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Keybinding options.

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Audio settings

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Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English

Network

Issues unresolved

Unless otherwise noted, there are currently no known fixes or workarounds for these issues.

General instability

Third-party overlays, API hooks, or graphics mods, such as the TeamSpeak overlay, FRAPS, or DSFix, can cause the game to become unstable.
Instructions

Startup issues

Game crashes at main menu

Instructions

Netcode issues

Desynchronization (de-sync)

Work is ongoing to improve netcode and reduce or eliminate de-syncs.[2]

Gameplay issues

Game crashes on mulitplayer maps

Affects singleplayer "Survival" mode and multiplayer.[3]
The developers are actively working on a fix.[4]

Singleplayer missions exhibit choppiness/jerkiness

This is a known, difficult-to-diagnose issue.[5]

Invisible solar rays

Solar radiation rays, which appear in the final moments of a multiplayer game, are invisible, yet still deal Solar damage.[6]
This is a regression of a previously-fixed issue.[7]

Low FPS in Multiplayer

When playing on the Central District map on Veteran difficulty and on Fast mode with primary and secondary objectives enabled, all players experience low FPS and absolutely no synchronization after Wave 9.[8]
Has the side-effect of preventing players from damaging enemies.
Developers are aware of the issue and are working on a permanent fix.
Instructions

Graphical issues

OpenGL issues on Windows 10 Preview

This issue will not be resolved as Windows 10 Preview is unsupported by the developers.[9]

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
OpenGL 3.3 [10]
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio OpenAL
Multiplayer Steamworks

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 7
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i5-2320 CPU @ 3.00 GHz
System memory (RAM) 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 2 GB
Video card (GPU) ATI Radeon HD 3800
Nvidia GeForce 9600 GT
Other Discrete sound card

Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References