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{{infobox
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|title          = Tribes: Ascend
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{{Infobox game
|cover         = Tribes_ascend_boxart.jpeg
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|cover       = Tribes ascend boxart.jpeg
|developer     = [[Wikipedia:Hi-Rez Studios|Hi-Rez Studios]]
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|developers  =
|publisher     = [[Wikipedia:Hi-Rez Studios|Hi-Rez Studios]]
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Hi-Rez Studios}}
|engine        = Unreal Engine 3 (modified)
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|engines     =  
|release dates = April 12, 2012  
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 3}}
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|release dates=  
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 12, 2012 }}
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|steam appid  = 17080
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|gogcom page  =
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|wikipedia    = Tribes: Ascend
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Series|Tribes}}
  
== Issues and Fixes ==
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'''General information'''
=== Crashes after hitting play on AMD cards ===
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{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/17080/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
Look for Nvidia PhysX in programs and features and uninstall it.([[Dishonored]] has been known to install this on AMD machines.)  [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2969282 More information]
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{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1470 Steam Users' Forums]
=== No Cursor In EULA And Menu Buttons Launch Issues ===
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{{mm}} [http://forum.hirezstudios.com/phpbb/viewforum.php?f=250 Official Forum]
From the game launcher, select the Small Gear button that opens the Options menu at the top and select the 'Troubleshooting and Diagnostics' button. Hit the "Validate / Repair" Button on the bottom left.
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{{mm}} [http://www.tribesascendwiki.com/Tribes_Ascend_Wiki Tribes Ascend Wiki]
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{{mm}} [http://www.reddit.com/r/Tribes/ Tribes Subreddit]
  
It takes a few minutes to validate the files and then (if you are experiencing this issue) re-download them.
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==Availability==
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{{Availability Table|
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{{Availability Table/row| [https://account.hirezstudios.com/tribesascend/ Official site] | {{ID|Digital}} | }}
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{{Availability Table/row| [http://store.steampowered.com/app/17080/ Steam] | {{ID|Steam}} |  }}
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}}
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{{ii}} Hi-Rez has also made GOTY edition available which unlocks all classes, perks and equipment. It's available for purchase through Steam or in-game.
  
If this does not fix the issue,  use the diagnostic and support utility to send Hi-Rez studios the log files from your Tribes: Ascend patcher. [http://hi-rez.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/284/~/why-can't-i-see-my-mouse-cursor-or-agree-to-the-eula-when-i-launch-tribes More information]
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==Essential improvements==
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===Editing tribes.ini===
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An explanation to the various items in the game's ini file can be found [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AoLRo1M6-ypfdGtwVExZd2lHN3JuellwMTZndkJOZVE#gid=0 here].
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*The ini can be modified to lower graphics further than the in game menus allow to boost performance, remove the native 60 fps lock, heighten graphics to more than the game normally allows or otherwise make specific choices as to what graphics should be shown.
  
=== Patcher Client Error "Decompression Timed Out" ===
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===Safe Mode===
After downloading the game or updates via the Hi-Rez Studio's patcher, it may freeze or move excruciatingly slowly during the decompression stage, eventually resulting in the error message "Decompression Timed Out". This is often due to an anti-virus program attempting to scan the files while they are being decompressed. Disabling your virus scanner may solve this issue.
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Hi-Rez added the option to run Tribes: Ascend in safe mode, which runs the game with default settings and lowest texture quality. To access safe mode, open the Tribes: Ascend Launcher, click the settings icon, and enable “Run game in safe mode.
  
If disabling your anti-virus does not solve this issue, the uncompressed files can be downloaded directly by opening up the options menu, selecting the "Troubleshooting and Diagnostics" button and hitting the "Validate/Repair" button.
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==Game data==
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===Configuration file(s) location===
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{{Game data|
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{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\Tribes Ascend\TribesGame\Config}}
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}}
  
=== Error Message:"Failed to start the Hi-Rez Studios Authenticate And Update Service" or Launcher is stuck at Validating ===
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==Video settings==
# Run "Hi Rez Diagnostics and Support" from the Start menu as an administrator, click "Restart Service". If that fails, delete the "C:\ProgramData\Hi-Rez Studios" folder and reinstall.
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{{Video settings
# Go to Start -> Run -> type "Services.msc" and hit Enter. This will show a list of your system's services. Scroll down to "Hi-Rez Studios Authenticate and Update Service". Right-click that and select "Restart" if it's running, or if it's stopped, select "Start". Also make sure that it's startup type is "Automatic".
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|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/tribes-ascend/en
# Repair the .NET Framework by following the steps outlined [http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306160 here].
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|widescreen wsgf award      = limited
# Uninstall the "Hi-Rez Authentication and Update service" via the Control Panel. Reboot.
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|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
# Reinstall the entire game:
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete
## If not using Steam: run the game installer again from [http://hirez.http.internapcdn.net/hirez/InstallHiRezGamesEnglish.exe here].
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
## If using Steam: Right-click Tribes: Ascend in the Library then click "Delete Local Game Content". Ensure the "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Tribes", "C:\ProgramData\Hi-Rez Studios", and "C:\Program Files (x86)\Hi-Rez Studios" folders have been deleted. You may need to stop the "Hi-Rez Studios Authenticate and Update Service" first (see step 2).<ref>http://forum.hirezstudios.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=314&t=76829</ref>
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|widescreen resolution      = true
## Alternatively, [http://hirez.http.internapcdn.net/hirez/ManualUninstallHiRezLauncher.exe this uninstaller] has been provided by Hi-Rez Studios support. Run this program as administrator and when it brings up a command prompt, you will need to type 'OK' and hit enter for the program to remove the files. After the program is finished and your computer is restarted, download and install a fresh version of the Hi-Rez Update Service [http://www.globalagendagame.com/download/ here].
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|widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
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|multimonitor              = hackable
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|multimonitor notes        = Using [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org/index.php/Flawless_Widescreen Flawless Widescreen].
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|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
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|ultrawidescreen notes      =
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|4k ultra hd                = unknown
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|4k ultra hd notes          =
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|fov                        = true
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|fov notes                  = FOV ranges from 60 to 120. The screenshots demonstrating the difference can be found [[#Field of view (FOV)|below]].
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|windowed                  = true
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|windowed notes            =
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|borderless windowed        = true
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|borderless windowed notes  =
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|anisotropic                = true
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|anisotropic notes          =
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|antialiasing              = true
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|antialiasing notes        =
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|vsync                      = true
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|vsync notes                =
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|high frame rate            = true
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|high frame rate notes      = No frame rate or refresh rate cap.<ref>[http://120hz.net/showthread.php?104-Games-That-Run-Above-60FPS "Games That Run Above 60FPS" - 120Hz.net Forums]</ref>
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|color blind                = unknown
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|color blind notes          =
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}}
  
=== Error Message:"Cannot find the Hi-Rez installation" (Steam) ===
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
0) Uninstall non-Steam T:A (you may want to delete manually all remaining files ; killing a Hirez-related Windows service will be necessary. Windows will tell you)
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{{ii}} Custom/unlisted resolutions can be set in <code>tribes.ini</code>.
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{{--}} Widescreen resolutions are Vert-.
  
1) Go to \Steam\SteamApps\common\tribes\Binaries\Redist
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Widescreen resolution}}
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# Open <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\Tribes Ascend\TribesGame\Config\tribes.ini</code>
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# Change <code>ResX=</code> and <code>ResY=</code> to match your resolution.
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}}
  
2) Launch InstallHirezService.exe
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===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
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{| class="wikitable"
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! scope="col" | FOV 60
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! scope="col" | FOV 120
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|-
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|[[Image:TribesAscend-60FOV.jpg|200px|center]] || [[Image:TribesAscend-120FOV.jpg|200px|center]]
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|}
  
2b) (If it displays something about updating, agree and launch it again.)
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==Input settings==
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{{Input settings
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|key remap                = true
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|key remap notes          =
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|acceleration option      = unknown
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|acceleration option notes =
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|mouse menu                = unknown
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|mouse menu notes          =
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|invert mouse y-axis      = unknown
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|invert mouse y-axis notes =
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|controller support        = unknown
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|controller support notes  =
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|full controller          = unknown
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|full controller notes    =
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|controller remap          = unknown
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|controller remap notes    =
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|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
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|invert controller y-axis notes=
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|touchscreen              = unknown
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|touchscreen notes        =
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}}
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==Audio settings==
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{{Audio settings
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|separate volume          = unknown
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|separate volume notes    =
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|surround sound          = unknown
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|surround sound notes    =
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|subtitles                = unknown
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|subtitles notes          =
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|closed captions          = unknown
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|closed captions notes    =
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|mute on focus lost      = unknown
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|mute on focus lost notes =
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|eax support              =
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|eax support notes        =
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}}
  
3) If it displays something about uninstalling something, agree.
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==Network==
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{{Network/Multiplayer
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|local play          =
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|local play players  =
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|local play notes    =
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|lan play            = false
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|lan play players    =
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|lan play notes      =
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|online play          = true
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|online play players  =
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|online play notes    =
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|local co-op          =
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|local co-op players  =
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|local co-op notes    =
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|lan co-op            =
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|lan co-op players    =
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|lan co-op notes      =
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|online co-op        =
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|online co-op players =
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|online co-op notes  =
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|hot-seat            =
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|hot-seat players    =
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|hot-seat notes      =
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|asynchronous        =
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|asynchronous notes  =
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}}
  
4) Launch Tribes Ascend from your Steam library.
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{{Network/Connections
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|matchmaking        = true
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|matchmaking notes  =
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|p2p                = unknown
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|p2p notes          =
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|dedicated          = true
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|dedicated notes    =
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|self-hosting      = false
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|self-hosting notes = Custom server sessions must be rented through the developer.<ref>[https://hi-rez.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/318/~/tribes%3A-ascend-custom-server-frequently-asked-questions Tribes: Ascend Custom Server Frequently Asked Questions]</ref>
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|direct ip          = false
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|direct ip notes    =
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}}{{Network/Ports
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|tcp  =
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|udp  =
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|upnp =
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}}
  
5) Prerequisites install properly, game starts.
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==Issues fixed==
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===Crash after hitting Play on AMD graphics cards===
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|PhysX on AMD|ref=<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2969282</ref>}}
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# Open Programs and Features:
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#* Vista and newer: Open the Start screen/Start menu, type <code>appwiz.cpl</code> and press {{key|Enter}}.
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#* Windows XP: Press {{key|Win|R}}, type <code>appwiz.cpl</code> and press {{key|Enter}}.
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# Remove NVIDIA PhysX.
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{{--}} This will cause problems with games that require PhysX.
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}}
  
WARNING: There have been instances of Visual C++/.NET framework libraries being somehow affected by this.<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=31566934&postcount=2</ref>
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===Reducing mouse input lag===
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Mouse lag|}}
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*In Documents\My Games\Tribes Ascend\TribesGame\Config\tribes.ini add the line <code>OneFrameThreadLag=False</code> after <code>DirectionalLightmaps=True.</code>
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}}
  
=== Stuttering ===
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===No Cursor In EULA And Menu Buttons===
Disable PhysX (switch it to CPU) in the Nvidia control panel.<ref>http://forum.hirezstudios.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=314&t=63953&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&start=20</ref>
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|No cursor in EULA and menu|ref=<ref>http://hi-rez.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/284/~/why-can't-i-see-my-mouse-cursor-or-agree-to-the-eula-when-i-launch-tribes</ref>}}
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#From the game launcher, select the Small Gear button that opens the Options menu at the top and select the 'Troubleshooting and Diagnostics' button.
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#Hit the "Validate / Repair" Button on the bottom left.
  
=== Chat Issues ===
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{{ii}} It takes a few minutes to validate the files and then (if you are experiencing this issue) re-download them.
As of the game's release, players will oftentimes be unable to send a chat message.  While you can bring up the chat box and type the message, pressing enter will sometimes do nothing.  This can be fixed by restarting the game.
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{{ii}} If this does not fix the issue, use the diagnostic and support utility to send Hi-Rez Studios the log files from your Tribes: Ascend patcher.
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}}
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==="Decompression Timed Out"===
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Decompression Timed Out}}
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{{ii}} After downloading the game or updates via the Hi-Rez Studio's patcher, it may freeze or move excruciatingly slowly during the decompression stage, eventually resulting in the error message "Decompression Timed Out".
  
=== Physics Glitches ===
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Fixes:
Tribes: Ascend features a number of physics issues that will sometimes propel the player at high speeds when they hit certain objects at high speeds. One example of this is the flag stand on Raindance, which can throw the player into the air, sometimes hitting the invisible ceiling.  This has been an issue since at least beta; likely alpha as well.
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# Disabling your virus scanner may just solve it. This is often due to an anti-virus program attempting to scan the files while they are being decompressed.  
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# If disabling your anti-virus does not solve this issue, the uncompressed files can be downloaded directly by opening up the options menu, selecting the "Troubleshooting and Diagnostics" button and hitting the "Validate/Repair" button.
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}}
  
=== Extreme Stuttering even in the UI ===
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==="Failed to start the Hi-Rez Studios Authenticate And Update Service" or stuck at Validating===
If you have the DirectX SDK installed (usually only developers), ensure that the 32-bit DirectX Control Panel (i.e. the DirectX Control Panel without "64-bit" in the title) is set to the Retail Version of DirectX 9. Find the DirectX Control Panel in the Start Menu, under Programs. On Vista or Windows 7, just type "DirectX" into the search.
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Failed to start the Hi-Rez Studios Authenticate And Update Service}}
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# Run "Hi-Rez Diagnostics and Support" from the Start menu as an administrator, click "Restart Service". If that fails, delete the "{{p|programdata}}\Hi-Rez Studios" or "C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Hi-Rez Studios" folder and reinstall.
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# Go to Start -> Run -> type "Services.msc" and press {{key|Enter}}. This will show a list of your system's services. Scroll down to "Hi-Rez Studios Authenticate and Update Service". Right-click that and select "Restart" if it's running, or if it's stopped, select "Start". Also make sure that it's startup type is "Automatic".
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# Repair the .NET Framework by following the steps outlined [http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306160 here].
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# Uninstall the "Hi-Rez Authentication and Update service" via the Control Panel. Reboot.
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# Reinstall the entire game:
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:* If not using Steam: run the game installer again from [http://hirez.http.internapcdn.net/hirez/InstallHiRezGamesEnglish.exe here].
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:* If using Steam: Right-click Tribes: Ascend in the Library then click "Delete Local Game Content". Ensure the "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Tribes", "{{p|programdata}}\Hi-Rez Studios", and "C:\Program Files (x86)\Hi-Rez Studios" folders have been deleted. You may need to stop the "Hi-Rez Studios Authenticate and Update Service" first (see step 2).<ref>http://forum.hirezstudios.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=314&t=76829</ref>
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:* Alternatively, [http://hirez.http.internapcdn.net/hirez/ManualUninstallHiRezLauncher.exe this uninstaller] has been provided by Hi-Rez Studios support. Run this program as administrator and when it brings up a command prompt, you will need to type 'OK' and press {{key|Enter}} for the program to remove the files. After the program is finished and your computer is restarted, download and install a fresh version of the Hi-Rez Update Service [http://www.globalagendagame.com/download/ here].
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}}
  
=== "XINPUT1_3.DLL is missing" when clicking play on launcher===
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==="Cannot find the Hi-Rez installation" (Steam)===
This can be fixed by reinstalling DirectX, either by visiting http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=35 or by navigating to the [Tribes installation folder]\Binaries\Redist and clicking directx_Jun2010_redist.exe.
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Cannot find the Hi-Rez installation|ref=<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=31566934&postcount=2</ref>}}
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# Uninstall non-Steam T:A (you may want to delete manually all remaining files ; killing a Hirez-related Windows service will be necessary. Windows will tell you)
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# Go to \Steam\SteamApps\common\tribes\Binaries\Redist
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# Launch InstallHirezService.exe (If it displays something about updating, agree and launch it again.)
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# If it displays something about uninstalling something, agree.
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# Launch Tribes Ascend from your Steam library.
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# Prerequisites install properly, game starts.
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{{ii}} WARNING: There have been instances of Visual C++/.NET framework libraries being somehow affected by this.
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}}
  
== Improvements ==
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===Chat Issues===
User c0mad0r has a detailed explanation for Graphics Configuration using the tribes.ini file[http://blackrabbit2999.blogspot.com.au/2012/02/tribes-ascend-tribesini-graphics.html], to get the most out of the Unreal engine. This guide has detailed explanations, but the suggested settings generally favor performance over visual effects.
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Chat issues}}
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{{ii}} As of the game's release, players will oftentimes be unable to send a chat message. While you can bring up the chat box and type the message, pressing enter will sometimes do nothing. This can be fixed by restarting the game.
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}}
  
=== Reducing mouse input lag ===
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===Stuttering===
In Documents\My Games\Tribes Ascend\TribesGame\Config\tribes.ini add the line OneFrameThreadLag=False after DirectionalLightmaps=True.
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Extreme stuttering}}
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:* If you have the DirectX SDK installed (usually only developers), ensure that the 32-bit DirectX Control Panel (i.e. the DirectX Control Panel without "64-bit" in the title) is set to the Retail Version of DirectX 9 (Find the DirectX Control Panel in the Start Menu, under Programs. On Vista or Windows 7, just type "DirectX" into the search.)
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:* If that doesn't work, disable PhysX (switch it to CPU) in the Nvidia control panel.
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}}
  
=== [[Borderless Fullscreen Windowed]] ===
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==="XINPUT1_3.DLL is missing" when clicking Play===
The game supports fullscreen windowed mode natively. From the main menu, choose:  
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|XINPUT1_3.DLL}}
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This can be fixed by reinstalling DirectX, either by:
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# Visiting [http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=8109 Microsoft DirectX 9 page] or
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# Navigating to the [[#Game data|Tribes installation folder]]\Binaries\Redist and clicking directx_Jun2010_redist.exe.
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}}
  
<code>Settings > Video > Screen Type > Borderless</code>
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===Stuck on map loading===
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Map Loading|ref=<ref>http://forum.hirezstudios.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=314&t=68852</ref>}}
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{{ii}} Please do the following and try to launch a map again after each step to see if this issue is resolved.
  
=== [[Resolution]] ===
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* Verify that your Anti-virus and firewall are not blocking the game traffic. You will need to create an exception for the launcher and game client in both your anti-virus and firewall.
Native Vert- support. You can force your resolution, if not available in the game menu, by editing <code>%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\My Games\Tribes Ascend\TribesGame\Config\tribes.ini</code><br />i.e. 1680x1050 set :
 
  
ResX=1680
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;Default launcher folder:
ResY=1050
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32-bit
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<pre>C:\Program Files\Hi-Rez Studios\Hirezlauncherui.exe</pre>
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64-bit
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<pre>C:\Program Files (x86)\Hi-Rez Studios\hirezlauncherui.exe</pre>
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;Default game client folder:
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32-bit
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<pre>C:\Program Files\Hi-Rez Studios\HiRezGames\Tribes Ascend\Binaries\Win32\TribesAscend.exe</pre>
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64-bit
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<pre>C:\Program Files (x86)\Hi-Rez Studios\HiRezGames\Tribes Ascend\Binaries\Win32\TribesAscend.exe</pre>
  
=== Guide to the .ini ===
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* If (and only if) you are using an Nvidia video card, make sure your PhysX is configured correctly.
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:#Open nVidia Control Panel (Start Menu -> Control Panel -> nVidia Control Panel)
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:#Under "3D Settings" select "Set PhysX Configuration"
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:#Make sure "Auto-select" or "CPU" are selected, if it is forcing to GPU some users have reported being unable to get into a multiplayer match (Roaming works fine).
  
An explanation to the various items in the game's ini file can be found [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AoLRo1M6-ypfdGtwVExZd2lHN3JuellwMTZndkJOZVE#gid=0 here]
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* Delete all files in <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\Tribes Ascend\</code>
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{{ii}} If none of these steps work, please log in to the answer center at [http://hi-rez.custhelp.com/ Hi-Rez Customer Support] and submit a ticket so that we can assist you with troubleshooting this issue.
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}}
  
The ini can be modified to lower graphics further than the in game menus allow to boost performance, remove the native 60 fps lock, heighten graphics to more than the game normally allows or otherwise make specific choices as to what graphics should be shown.
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==Issues unresolved==
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===Physics Glitches===
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{{ii}} Tribes: Ascend features a number of physics issues that will sometimes propel the player at high speeds when they hit certain objects at high speeds.  One example of this is the flag stand on Raindance, which can throw the player into the air, sometimes hitting the invisible ceiling. This has been an issue since at least beta; likely alpha as well.
  
=== [[Field Of View]] ===
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==Command line parameters==
The game supports changing the [[Field Of View (FOV) Fixes|field of view]] from within the game. The FOV can be changed from Settings > Gameplay > FOV. Possible values are between 60 and 120.
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{{ii}} To input these, start the launcher and click on the cogs in the upper-right corner.
Screenshots below demonstrate the change these values make
 
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
{| class="wikitable"
! scope="col" | FOV 60
 
! scope="col" | FOV 120
 
 
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|-
|[[Image:TribesAscend-60FOV.jpg|200px|center]] || [[Image:TribesAscend-120FOV.jpg|200px|center]]
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! Code !! Description
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| -steam || Enables Steam overlay if run outside of Steam.
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| -windowed || Runs the game in windowed mode.
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|-
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| -resx=800 -resy=600 || Changes resolution according to specified values.
 
|}
 
|}
 
=== Safe Mode ===
 
 
Hi-Rez added the option to run Tribes: Ascend in safe mode, which runs the game with default settings and lowest texture quality. To access safe mode, open the Tribes: Ascend Launcher, click the settings icon, and enable “run game in safe mode.”
 
 
== Unresolved Issues ==
 
Stuck on map loading.<ref>http://forum.hirezstudios.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=314&t=64285&st=0&sk=t&sd=a</ref>
 
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
{{System Requirements
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{{System requirements
 
|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
|minOS = Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7
 
|recOS = Windows 7
 
|minproc = Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or Althon X2 2.7 GHz
 
|recproc = Quadcore Intel or AMD
 
|minmem = 2 GB Windows XP/ 3 GB Windows Vista/Windows 7
 
|recmem = 4 GB
 
|minHD = 10 GB free
 
|minGPU = ATI Radeon 3870 or higher, Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT or higher
 
|recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 560+ or ATI Radeon 6950+
 
}}
 
  
== Additional Reading ==
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|minOS    = XP, Vista, 7
* [http://hi-rez.custhelp.com/app/answers/list Listing of help articles and patch notes on HiRez's site.]
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|minCPU  = Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or Althon X2 2.7 GHz
* [http://forum.hirezstudios.com/phpbb/viewforum.php?f=234 Official Tribes Forums]
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|minmem  = 2 GB Windows XP/ 3 GB Vista, 7
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/AhnarisEverything#g/c/86F572FE87C48AB6 Ahnaris' Videos] He's got some good videos to get started.
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|minHD    = 10 GB
* [http://www.tribesascendhq.com Tribes Ascend HQ] Good resource for beginners to learn the ropes.
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|minGPU  = ATI Radeon 3870 or higher, Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT or higher
* [http://www.tribesascendwiki.com/Tribes_Ascend_Wiki Tribes Ascend Wiki] A user-made wiki.
 
  
== References ==
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|recOS    = 7
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|recCPU  = Quadcore Intel or AMD
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|recmem  = 4 GB
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|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 560+ or ATI Radeon 6950+
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}}
  
[[Category:Windows]]
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{{References}}

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Tribes: Ascend
Tribes: Ascend cover
Developers
Hi-Rez Studios
Engines
Unreal Engine 3
Release dates
Windows April 12, 2012
Tribes: Ascend on Wikipedia
Tribes
Subseries of Metaltech
Starsiege: Tribes 1998
Tribes 2 2001
Tribes: Vengeance 2004
Tribes: Ascend 2012
Tribes 3: Rivals 2024

General information

Steam Community Discussions
Steam Users' Forums
Official Forum
Tribes Ascend Wiki
Tribes Subreddit

Availability

Template:Availability Table

Hi-Rez has also made GOTY edition available which unlocks all classes, perks and equipment. It's available for purchase through Steam or in-game.

Essential improvements

Editing tribes.ini

An explanation to the various items in the game's ini file can be found here.

  • The ini can be modified to lower graphics further than the in game menus allow to boost performance, remove the native 60 fps lock, heighten graphics to more than the game normally allows or otherwise make specific choices as to what graphics should be shown.

Safe Mode

Hi-Rez added the option to run Tribes: Ascend in safe mode, which runs the game with default settings and lowest texture quality. To access safe mode, open the Tribes: Ascend Launcher, click the settings icon, and enable “Run game in safe mode.”

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

Template:Game data/row
System Location
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/17080/pfx/[Note 1]

Video settings

Template:Video settings

Widescreen resolution

Custom/unlisted resolutions can be set in tribes.ini.
Widescreen resolutions are Vert-.
Instructions

Field of view (FOV)

FOV 60 FOV 120
TribesAscend-60FOV.jpg
TribesAscend-120FOV.jpg

Input settings

Template:Input settings

Audio settings

Template:Audio settings

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Notes
LAN play
Online play

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Custom server sessions must be rented through the developer.[1]
Direct IP

Issues fixed

Crash after hitting Play on AMD graphics cards

Instructions

Reducing mouse input lag

Instructions

No Cursor In EULA And Menu Buttons

Instructions

"Decompression Timed Out"

Instructions

"Failed to start the Hi-Rez Studios Authenticate And Update Service" or stuck at Validating

Instructions

"Cannot find the Hi-Rez installation" (Steam)

Instructions

Chat Issues

Instructions

Stuttering

Instructions

"XINPUT1_3.DLL is missing" when clicking Play

Instructions

Stuck on map loading

Instructions

Issues unresolved

Physics Glitches

Tribes: Ascend features a number of physics issues that will sometimes propel the player at high speeds when they hit certain objects at high speeds. One example of this is the flag stand on Raindance, which can throw the player into the air, sometimes hitting the invisible ceiling. This has been an issue since at least beta; likely alpha as well.

Command line parameters

To input these, start the launcher and click on the cogs in the upper-right corner.
Code Description
-steam Enables Steam overlay if run outside of Steam.
-windowed Runs the game in windowed mode.
-resx=800 -resy=600 Changes resolution according to specified values.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP, Vista, 7
Processor (CPU) Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or Althon X2 2.7 GHz
System memory (RAM)
Hard disk drive (HDD) 10 GB
Video card (GPU) ATI Radeon 3870 or higher, Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT or higher

Notes

  1. File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/17080/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (17080) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

References