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{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|cover        = Tribes ascend boxart.jpeg
 
|cover        = Tribes ascend boxart.jpeg
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'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
{{--}} The game stopped receiving updates since March 12, 2013.
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{{ii}} Graphics options can be further lowered or heightened by [[#Editing tribes.ini|editing Tribes.ini]].
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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{{mm}} [http://tribes.wikia.com/wiki/Tribes_Wiki Tribes Wiki]
 
{{mm}} [http://tribes.wikia.com/wiki/Tribes_Wiki Tribes Wiki]
 
{{mm}} [http://www.tribesascendwiki.com/Tribes_Ascend_Wiki Tribes Ascend Wiki]
 
{{mm}} [http://www.tribesascendwiki.com/Tribes_Ascend_Wiki Tribes Ascend Wiki]
{{mm}} [http://www.reddit.com/r/Tribes/ Tribes Subreddit]
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{{mm}} [https://www.reddit.com/r/Tribes/ Tribes Subreddit]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| Developer | http://www.hirezstudios.com/tribesascend/home | }}
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{{Availability/row| Developer | http://www.hirezstudios.com/tribesascend/home | Account | [http://www.hirezstudios.com/tribesascend/home/sidebar/game-of-the-year-edition Ultimate Weapons Pack] }}
{{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B00DWCAS8C | Amazon | }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 17080 | Steam, Account | {{store link|Steam|17097|Ultimate Weapons Pack}} }}
{{Availability/row| Steam | 17080 | Steam |  }}
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
{{ii}} All versions require a [https://account.hirezstudios.com/login.aspx Hi-Rez Master Account].
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{{ii}} All versions require a [https://account.hirezstudios.com/login.aspx Hi-Rez Master Account] (including Steam).
{{ii}} The Game of the Year Edition unlocks all classes, perks and equipment.
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{{ii}} The Ultimate Weapons Pack unlocks all classes, perks and equipment.
 
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Editing tribes.ini===
 
{{ii}} 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].
 
* The .ini can be modified to further lower or heighten graphics than the in-game menus allow, remove the native 60 FPS lock or otherwise make specific choices as to what graphics should be shown.
 
 
 
===Safe Mode===
 
{{ii}} 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==
 
==Game data==
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{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\Tribes Ascend\TribesGame\Config}}
 
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\Tribes Ascend\TribesGame\Config}}
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}}
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
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{{Save game cloud syncing
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|origin                =
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|origin notes          =
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|steam cloud          = false
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|steam cloud notes    =
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|uplay                =
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|uplay notes          =
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Video settings==
 
==Video settings==
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{{Image|tribesascend-video.png|Video settings}}
 
{{Video settings
 
{{Video settings
 
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/tribes-ascend/en
 
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/tribes-ascend/en
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|widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
 
|widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
|multimonitor notes        = Using [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org/index.php/Flawless_Widescreen Flawless Widescreen].
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|multimonitor notes        = Using [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen].
 
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
 
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
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|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|fov                        = true
 
|fov                        = true
|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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|fov notes                  = FOV ranges from 60-120°.
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
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|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|anisotropic                = true
 
|anisotropic                = true
|anisotropic notes          =  
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|anisotropic notes          = Cannot be set individually (except in [[#Editing tribes.ini|Tribes.ini]])
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
|antialiasing notes        =  
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|antialiasing notes        = Cannot be set individually (except in [[#Editing tribes.ini|Tribes.ini]])
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
|high frame rate            = true
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|60 fps                    = true
|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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|60 fps notes              =
|color blind                = unknown
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|120 fps                    = true
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|120 fps 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                = false
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
{{ii}} Custom/unlisted resolutions can be set in <code>tribes.ini</code>.
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{{ii}} Custom/unlisted resolutions can be set by [[#Command line parameters|command line parameters]].
 
{{--}} Widescreen resolutions are Vert-.
 
{{--}} Widescreen resolutions are Vert-.
  
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
{{Fixbox/fix|Widescreen resolution}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Another way to set resolution}}
 
# Open <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\Tribes Ascend\TribesGame\Config\tribes.ini</code>
 
# Open <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\Tribes Ascend\TribesGame\Config\tribes.ini</code>
 
# Change <code>ResX=</code> and <code>ResY=</code> to match your resolution.
 
# Change <code>ResX=</code> and <code>ResY=</code> to match your resolution.
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|[[Image:TribesAscend-60FOV.jpg|200px|center]] || [[Image:TribesAscend-120FOV.jpg|200px|center]]
 
|[[Image:TribesAscend-60FOV.jpg|200px|center]] || [[Image:TribesAscend-120FOV.jpg|200px|center]]
 
|}
 
|}
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===Editing tribes.ini===
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{{ii}} 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 (Google Docs)].
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:* The .ini can be modified to further lower or heighten graphics than the in-game menus allow, remove the native 60 FPS lock or otherwise make specific choices as to what graphics should be shown.
  
 
==Input settings==
 
==Input settings==
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{{Image|tribesascend-gameplay.png|Gameplay settings}}
 
{{Input settings
 
{{Input settings
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
|acceleration option      = unknown
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|acceleration option      = false
|acceleration option notes =  
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|acceleration option notes = Mouse smoothing present, but no acceleration.
|mouse menu                = unknown
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|mouse sensitivity        = unknown
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|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
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|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
|invert mouse y-axis      = unknown
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|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
|controller support        = unknown
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|controller support        = false
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|full controller          = unknown
 
|full controller          = unknown
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|controller remap          = unknown
 
|controller remap          = unknown
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller remap notes    =  
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|controller sensitivity    = unknown
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|controller sensitivity notes=
 
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
|touchscreen              = unknown
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|touchscreen              = false
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
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|button prompts            = unknown
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|button prompts notes      =
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|controller hotplug        = unknown
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|controller hotplug notes  =
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|haptic feedback          = unknown
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|haptic feedback notes    =
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|light bar support        = unknown
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|light bar support notes  =
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Audio settings==
 
==Audio settings==
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{{Image|tribesascend-audio.png|Audio settings}}
 
{{Audio settings
 
{{Audio settings
|separate volume          = unknown
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|separate volume          = true
|separate volume notes    =  
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|separate volume notes    = Master, Effects, Music, VGS, Announcer
 
|surround sound          = unknown
 
|surround sound          = unknown
 
|surround sound notes    =  
 
|surround sound notes    =  
|subtitles                = unknown
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|subtitles                = n/a
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
|closed captions          = unknown
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|closed captions          = n/a
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
|mute on focus lost      = unknown
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|mute on focus lost      = true
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
|eax support              =  
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|eax support              = false
 
|eax support notes        =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
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}}
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{{L10n|content=
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = English
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|interface = true
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|audio    = true
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|subtitles = n/a
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|notes    =
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|fan      =
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|fan notes =
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = German
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|interface = true
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|audio    = false
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|subtitles = n/a
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|notes    =
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|fan      =
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|fan notes =
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = French
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|interface = true
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|audio    = false
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|subtitles = n/a
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|notes    =
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|fan      =
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|fan notes =
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}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Network==
 
==Network==
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{{ii}} Requires a [https://account.hirezstudios.com/login.aspx Hi-Rez Master Account].
 
{{ii}} Requires a [https://account.hirezstudios.com/login.aspx Hi-Rez Master Account].
  
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|local play          =  
 
|local play          =  
 
|local play players  =  
 
|local play players  =  
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|local play modes    =
 
|local play notes    =  
 
|local play notes    =  
 
|lan play            = false
 
|lan play            = false
 
|lan play players    =  
 
|lan play players    =  
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|lan play modes      =
 
|lan play notes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
 
|online play          = true
 
|online play          = true
 
|online play players  =  
 
|online play players  =  
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|online play modes    =
 
|online play notes    =  
 
|online play notes    =  
|local co-op          =
 
|local co-op players  =
 
|local co-op notes    =
 
|lan co-op            =
 
|lan co-op players    =
 
|lan co-op notes      =
 
|online co-op        =
 
|online co-op players =
 
|online co-op notes  =
 
|hot-seat            =
 
|hot-seat players    =
 
|hot-seat notes      =
 
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
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|matchmaking        = true
 
|matchmaking        = true
 
|matchmaking notes  =  
 
|matchmaking notes  =  
|p2p                = unknown
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|p2p                = false
 
|p2p notes          =  
 
|p2p notes          =  
 
|dedicated          = true
 
|dedicated          = true
 
|dedicated notes    =  
 
|dedicated notes    =  
 
|self-hosting      = false
 
|self-hosting      = false
|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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|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>
 
|direct ip          = false
 
|direct ip          = false
 
|direct ip notes    =  
 
|direct ip notes    =  
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}}{{Network/Ports
 
}}{{Network/Ports
 
|tcp  =  
 
|tcp  =  
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==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
===Crash after hitting Play on AMD graphics cards===
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{{mm}} [https://hi-rez.custhelp.com/app/home Tribes: Ascend Knowledgebase]
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===Crash after pressing Play on AMD graphics cards===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
{{Fixbox/fix|PhysX on AMD|ref=<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2969282</ref>}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Remove NVIDIA PhysX|ref=<ref>[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=33108457&postcount=2 Steam Users' Forums - Tribes Crashes after hitting Play]</ref>}}
 
# Open Programs and Features:
 
# Open Programs and Features:
#* Vista and newer: Open the Start screen/Start menu, type <code>appwiz.cpl</code> and press {{key|Enter}}.
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#* Vista and later: Open the Start screen/Start menu, type <code>appwiz.cpl</code> and press {{key|Enter}}.
 
#* Windows XP: Press {{key|Win|R}}, type <code>appwiz.cpl</code> and press {{key|Enter}}.
 
#* Windows XP: Press {{key|Win|R}}, type <code>appwiz.cpl</code> and press {{key|Enter}}.
 
# Remove NVIDIA PhysX.
 
# Remove NVIDIA PhysX.
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===Reducing mouse input lag===
 
===Reducing mouse input lag===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
{{Fixbox/fix|Mouse lag|}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Add a line in tribes.ini|}}
*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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# Go to <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\Tribes Ascend\TribesGame\Config\tribes.ini</code>
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# Add the line <code>OneFrameThreadLag=False</code> after <code>DirectionalLightmaps=True.</code>
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===No Cursor In EULA And Menu Buttons===
 
===No Cursor In EULA And Menu Buttons===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
{{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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{{Fixbox/fix|Validate the installation|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 Knowledgebase - Why Can't I see my Mouse cursor or the main menu when I launch Tribes Ascend?]</ref>}}
#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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# 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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# Hit the "Validate / Repair" Button on the bottom left.
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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.
 
{{ii}} It takes a few minutes to validate the files and then (if you are experiencing this issue) re-download them.
 
{{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.
 
{{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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==="Decompression Timed Out"===
 
==="Decompression Timed Out"===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
{{Fixbox/fix|Decompression Timed Out}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Temporarily disable anti-virus}}
 
{{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".
 
{{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".
  
Fixes:
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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.  
# 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.
# 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.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==="Failed to start the Hi-Rez Studios Authenticate And Update Service" or stuck at Validating===
 
==="Failed to start the Hi-Rez Studios Authenticate And Update Service" or stuck at Validating===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
{{Fixbox/fix|Failed to start the Hi-Rez Studios Authenticate And Update Service}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Uninstall, repair .NET Framework and reinstall}}
# 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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# Run "Hi-Rez Diagnostics and Support" from the Start menu as an administrator, click "Restart Service". If that fails, delete the <code>{{p|programdata}}\Hi-Rez Studios</code> folder and reinstall.
# 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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# 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 its startup type is "Automatic".
 
# Repair the .NET Framework by following the steps outlined [http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306160 here].
 
# Repair the .NET Framework by following the steps outlined [http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306160 here].
 
# Uninstall the "Hi-Rez Authentication and Update service" via the Control Panel. Reboot.
 
# Uninstall the "Hi-Rez Authentication and Update service" via the Control Panel. Reboot.
 
# Reinstall the entire game:
 
# Reinstall the entire game:
 
:* If not using Steam: run the game installer again from [http://hirez.http.internapcdn.net/hirez/InstallHiRezGamesEnglish.exe here].
 
:* If not using Steam: run the game installer again from [http://hirez.http.internapcdn.net/hirez/InstallHiRezGamesEnglish.exe here].
:* 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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:* If using Steam: Right-click Tribes: Ascend in the Library then click "Delete Local Game Content". Ensure the <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Tribes</code>, <code>{{p|programdata}}\Hi-Rez Studios</code>, and <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Hi-Rez Studios</code> folders have been deleted. You may need to stop the "Hi-Rez Studios Authenticate and Update Service" first (see step 2).
 
:* 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].
 
:* 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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==="Cannot find the Hi-Rez installation" (Steam)===
 
==="Cannot find the Hi-Rez installation" (Steam)===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
{{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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{{Fixbox/fix|Launch InstallHirezService.exe after uninstalling non-Steam T:A|ref=<ref>[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=31566934&postcount=2 Steam Users' Forums - Cannot find the Hi-Rez installation]</ref>}}
 
# 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)
 
# 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)
 
# Go to \Steam\SteamApps\common\tribes\Binaries\Redist
 
# Go to \Steam\SteamApps\common\tribes\Binaries\Redist
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# Prerequisites install properly, game starts.
 
# Prerequisites install properly, game starts.
 
{{ii}} WARNING: There have been instances of Visual C++/.NET framework libraries being somehow affected by this.
 
{{ii}} WARNING: There have been instances of Visual C++/.NET framework libraries being somehow affected by this.
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===Chat Issues===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Chat issues}}
 
{{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.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Stuttering===
 
===Stuttering===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
{{Fixbox/fix|Extreme stuttering}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|In the DirectX Control panel, set to version 9.}}
 
:* 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.)
 
:* 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.)
 
:* If that doesn't work, disable PhysX (switch it to CPU) in the Nvidia control panel.
 
:* If that doesn't work, disable PhysX (switch it to CPU) in the Nvidia control panel.
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==="XINPUT1_3.DLL is missing" when clicking Play===
 
==="XINPUT1_3.DLL is missing" when clicking Play===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
{{Fixbox/fix|XINPUT1_3.DLL}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Reinstall DirectX}}
This can be fixed by reinstalling DirectX, either by:
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Install the [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=35&44F86079-8679-400C-BFF2-9CA5F2BCBDFC=1 DirectX End-User Runtimes].
# Visiting [http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=8109 Microsoft DirectX 9 page] or
 
# Navigating to the [[#Game data|Tribes installation folder]]\Binaries\Redist and clicking directx_Jun2010_redist.exe.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Stuck on map loading===
 
===Stuck on map loading===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
{{Fixbox/fix|Map Loading|ref=<ref>http://forum.hirezstudios.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=314&t=68852</ref>}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Verify if anti-virus or firewall isn't blocking the game}}
 
{{ii}} Please do the following and try to launch a map again after each step to see if this issue is resolved.
 
{{ii}} Please do the following and try to launch a map again after each step to see if this issue is resolved.
  
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==Issues unresolved==
 
==Issues unresolved==
===Physics Glitches===
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:* The player is propelled when they hit certain objects at high speeds. (e.g. the flag stand on Raindance, which can throw the player into the air, sometimes hitting the invisible ceiling)
{{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.
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:* Sometimes, hitting Enter in Chat won't do anything. To solve this, you can only restart the game.
  
==Command line parameters==
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==Other information==
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===Safe Mode===
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{{ii}} Hi-Rez added the option to run Tribes: Ascend in safe mode, which runs the game with default settings and lowest texture quality.
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::* To access safe mode, open the Tribes: Ascend Launcher, click the settings icon, and enable “Run game in safe mode.”
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===Command line parameters===
 
{{ii}} To input these, start the launcher and click on the cogs in the upper-right corner.
 
{{ii}} To input these, start the launcher and click on the cogs in the upper-right corner.
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
{| class="wikitable"
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| -windowed || Runs the game in windowed mode.
 
| -windowed || Runs the game in windowed mode.
 
|-
 
|-
| -resx=800 -resy=600 || Changes resolution according to specified values.
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| -resx=800 -resy=600 || Changes game resolution.
 
|}
 
|}
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===Middleware===
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{{Middleware
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|physics          = PhysX
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|physics notes    =
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|audio            =
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|audio notes      =
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|interface        =
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|interface notes  =
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|input            =
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|input notes      =
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|cutscenes        =
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|cutscenes notes  =
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|multiplayer      =
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|multiplayer notes=
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}}
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
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|minOS    = XP, Vista, 7
 
|minOS    = XP, Vista, 7
 
|minCPU  = Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or Althon X2 2.7 GHz
 
|minCPU  = Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or Althon X2 2.7 GHz
|minmem   = 2 GB Windows XP/ 3 GB Vista, 7
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|minRAM   = 2 GB Windows XP/ 3 GB Vista, 7
 
|minHD    = 10 GB
 
|minHD    = 10 GB
 
|minGPU  = ATI Radeon 3870 or higher, Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT or higher
 
|minGPU  = ATI Radeon 3870 or higher, Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT or higher
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|recOS    = 7
 
|recOS    = 7
 
|recCPU  = Quadcore Intel or AMD
 
|recCPU  = Quadcore Intel or AMD
|recmem   = 4 GB
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|recRAM   = 4 GB
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 560+ or ATI Radeon 6950+
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 560+ or ATI Radeon 6950+
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Revision as of 19:57, 19 October 2015

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

Key points

Graphics options can be further lowered or heightened by editing Tribes.ini.

General information

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

Availability

All versions require a Hi-Rez Master Account (including Steam).
The Ultimate Weapons Pack unlocks all classes, perks and equipment.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

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

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud

Video settings

Video settings
Video settings

Template:Video settings

Widescreen resolution

Custom/unlisted resolutions can be set by command line parameters.
Widescreen resolutions are Vert-.
Instructions

Field of view (FOV)

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

Editing tribes.ini

An explanation to the various items in the game's ini file can be found here (Google Docs).
  • The .ini can be modified to further lower or heighten graphics than the in-game menus allow, remove the native 60 FPS lock or otherwise make specific choices as to what graphics should be shown.

Input settings

Gameplay settings
Gameplay settings

Template:Input settings

Audio settings

Audio settings
Audio settings

Template:Audio settings

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
German
French

Network

Requires a Hi-Rez Master Account.

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

Tribes: Ascend Knowledgebase

Crash after pressing Play on AMD graphics cards

Instructions

Reducing mouse input lag

Instructions

No Cursor In EULA And Menu Buttons

Instructions
It takes a few minutes to validate the files and then (if you are experiencing this issue) re-download them.
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.

"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

Stuttering

Instructions

"XINPUT1_3.DLL is missing" when clicking Play

Instructions

Stuck on map loading

Instructions

Issues unresolved

  • The player is propelled when they hit certain objects at high speeds. (e.g. the flag stand on Raindance, which can throw the player into the air, sometimes hitting the invisible ceiling)
  • Sometimes, hitting Enter in Chat won't do anything. To solve this, you can only restart the game.

Other information

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.”

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 game resolution.

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics PhysX

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) 2 GB Windows XP/ 3 GB Vista, 7
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