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{{mm}} [http://forum.theredsolstice.com/ Official forums] | {{mm}} [http://forum.theredsolstice.com/ Official forums] | ||
{{mm}} [http://wiki.theredsolstice.com/ Official wiki] | {{mm}} [http://wiki.theredsolstice.com/ Official wiki] | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/265590/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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{{ii}} Third-party overlays, API hooks, or graphics mods, such as the TeamSpeak overlay, FRAPS, or DSFix, can cause the game to become unstable. | {{ii}} Third-party overlays, API hooks, or graphics mods, such as the TeamSpeak overlay, FRAPS, or DSFix, can cause the game to become unstable. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Disable any third-party API hooks or overlays and graphics mods|ref=<ref>[ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable any third-party API hooks or overlays and graphics mods|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/games/TheRedSolstice/announcements/detail/74656621177374555 Steam Community Discussion - Important notice regarding the usage of streaming software]</ref><ref name="KnownIssues">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/265590/discussions/2/530646715644766496/ Steam Community Discussion - Known issues. Please read this first before reporting problems]</ref>}} |
====Nvidia GPU users==== | ====Nvidia GPU users==== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Subscribe to the "testers" beta|ref=<ref>[ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Subscribe to the "testers" beta|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/265590/discussions/2/530647080134249769/ Steam Community Discussion - Nvidia crahes unofficial fix]</ref>|fix= |
# Go to the Library section of the Steam client. | # Go to the Library section of the Steam client. | ||
# Go to The Red Solstice entry in the list which appears, then right-click on it. | # Go to The Red Solstice entry in the list which appears, then right-click on it. | ||
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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>[ | + | {{ii}} Work is ongoing to improve netcode and reduce or eliminate de-syncs.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/265590/discussions/2/606068060815999730/#c606068060823566000 Steam Community Discussion - The most important technical problem: De-Sync]</ref> |
===Gameplay issues=== | ===Gameplay issues=== | ||
====Game crashes on mulitplayer maps==== | ====Game crashes on mulitplayer maps==== | ||
− | {{ii}} Affects singleplayer "Survival" mode and multiplayer.<ref>[ | + | {{ii}} Affects singleplayer "Survival" mode and multiplayer.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/265590/discussions/2/530647080130667748/ Steam Community Discussion - Crashed]</ref> |
− | {{++}} The developers are actively working on a fix.<ref>[ | + | {{++}} The developers are actively working on a fix.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/265590/discussions/2/530647080130667748/#c530647080133808249 Steam Community Discussion - Crashed, reply #15]</ref> |
====Singleplayer missions exhibit choppiness/jerkiness==== | ====Singleplayer missions exhibit choppiness/jerkiness==== | ||
− | {{ii}} This is a known, difficult-to-diagnose issue.<ref>[ | + | {{ii}} This is a known, difficult-to-diagnose issue.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/265590/discussions/2/530646715643870031/ Badly optimized for anyone else?]</ref> |
====Invisible solar rays==== | ====Invisible solar rays==== | ||
− | {{ii}} Solar radiation rays, which appear in the final moments of a multiplayer game, are invisible, yet still deal Solar damage.<ref>[ | + | {{ii}} Solar radiation rays, which appear in the final moments of a multiplayer game, are invisible, yet still deal Solar damage.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/265590/discussions/2/530647080131211842/ Invisible Solar ray]</ref> |
− | {{--}} This is a regression of a previously-fixed issue.<ref>[ | + | {{--}} This is a regression of a previously-fixed issue.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/265590/discussions/2/530647080131211842/#c530647080131411399 Invisible Solar ray, reply #7]</ref> |
====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>[ | + | {{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>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/265590/discussions/2/530646715644209485/ Steam Community Discussion - v1.000 Low fps in Multiplayer]</ref> |
{{--}} Has the side-effect of preventing players from damaging enemies. | {{--}} Has the side-effect of preventing players from damaging enemies. | ||
{{++}} Developers are aware of the issue and are working on a permanent fix. | {{++}} Developers are aware of the issue and are working on a permanent fix. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Disable item descriptions|ref=<ref>[ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable item descriptions|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/265590/discussions/2/530646715644209485/#c530646715644753380 Steam Community Discussion - v1.000 Low fps in Multiplayer, reply #2]</ref>}} |
==Other information== | ==Other information== |
Revision as of 10:15, 19 October 2018
Developers | |
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Ironward | |
Publishers | |
Nkidu Games | |
Release dates | |
Windows | July 9, 2015 |
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | Gold Edition also available. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Armory Pack | Part of the Gold Edition | |
Operations Pack | Part of the Gold Edition | |
Soundtrack | Part of the Gold Edition |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\TheRedSolstice\settings.ini |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/265590/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\TheRedSolstice\save |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/265590/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Steam Cloud | Approx. 977 KB available. |
Video settings
Input settings
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 | ||||
Online play | 8 | Co-op |
Issues unresolved
- Unless otherwise noted, there are currently no known fixes or workarounds for these issues.
Stability issues
General
- Third-party overlays, API hooks, or graphics mods, such as the TeamSpeak overlay, FRAPS, or DSFix, can cause the game to become unstable.
Disable any third-party API hooks or overlays and graphics mods[2][3] |
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Nvidia GPU users
Subscribe to the "testers" beta[4] |
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Startup issues
Replace openal32.dll[3][5] |
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Notes
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Game crashes on startup
- Users of Nvidia GeForce GTX 260, GTX 275, and GTX 280 cards have reported their graphics card drivers crashing when attempting to start the game.
- The developers recommend any Nvidia users experiencing problems to first read this Instructables article for detailed information on fixing the problem.
Modify registry settings[3] |
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Notes
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Netcode issues
Desynchronization (de-sync)
- Work is ongoing to improve netcode and reduce or eliminate de-syncs.[6]
Gameplay issues
Game crashes on mulitplayer maps
- Affects singleplayer "Survival" mode and multiplayer.[7]
- The developers are actively working on a fix.[8]
Singleplayer missions exhibit choppiness/jerkiness
- This is a known, difficult-to-diagnose issue.[9]
Invisible solar rays
- Solar radiation rays, which appear in the final moments of a multiplayer game, are invisible, yet still deal Solar damage.[10]
- This is a regression of a previously-fixed issue.[11]
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.[12]
- Has the side-effect of preventing players from damaging enemies.
- Developers are aware of the issue and are working on a permanent fix.
Disable item descriptions[13] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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OpenGL | 3.3 | [5] |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | OpenAL | |
Multiplayer | Steamworks |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5-2320 3.00 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 9600 GT ATI Radeon HD 3800 |
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Sound (audio device) | A Fine High Definition Audio Device Never Hurt Anyone | |
Other | OpenGL / OpenAL |
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 (265590) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ The Red Solstice by Ironward — Kickstarter
- ↑ Steam Community Discussion - Important notice regarding the usage of streaming software
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Steam Community Discussion - Known issues. Please read this first before reporting problems
- ↑ Steam Community Discussion - Nvidia crahes unofficial fix
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Verified by User:Expack3 on 16 July 2015
- ↑ Steam Community Discussion - The most important technical problem: De-Sync
- ↑ Steam Community Discussion - Crashed
- ↑ Steam Community Discussion - Crashed, reply #15
- ↑ Badly optimized for anyone else?
- ↑ Invisible Solar ray
- ↑ Invisible Solar ray, reply #7
- ↑ Steam Community Discussion - v1.000 Low fps in Multiplayer
- ↑ Steam Community Discussion - v1.000 Low fps in Multiplayer, reply #2