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|steam appid = 17080 | |steam appid = 17080 | ||
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+ | |strategywiki = Tribes: Ascend | ||
|wikipedia = Tribes: Ascend | |wikipedia = Tribes: Ascend | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Developer | http://www.hirezstudios.com/tribesascend/home | Account | [http://www.hirezstudios.com/tribesascend/home/sidebar/game-of-the-year-edition | + | {{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] | | Windows }} |
− | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 17080 | Steam, Account | {{store link|Steam|17097|Ultimate Weapons Pack}} | | Windows }} | |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 17080 | Steam, Account | {{store link|Steam|17097| | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} All versions require a [https://account.hirezstudios.com/login.aspx Hi-Rez Master Account] (including Steam). | {{ii}} All versions require a [https://account.hirezstudios.com/login.aspx Hi-Rez Master Account] (including Steam). | ||
− | {{ii}} The | + | {{ii}} The Ultimate Weapons Pack unlocks all classes, perks and equipment. |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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− | {{Fixbox/fix|Another way to set resolution}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Another way to set resolution|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
# 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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|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Master, Effects, Music, VGS, Announcer | |separate volume notes = Master, Effects, Music, VGS, Announcer | ||
− | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = true |
− | |surround sound notes = | + | |surround sound notes = 5.1 |
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
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|local play = | |local play = | ||
|local play players = | |local play players = | ||
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|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
|lan play = false | |lan play = false | ||
|lan play players = | |lan play players = | ||
+ | |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 notes = | |online play notes = | ||
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+ | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
+ | ===Crash after pressing Play on AMD graphics cards with Nvidia PhysX installed=== | ||
+ | {{--}} Having Nvidia PhysX installed causes issues with Tribes: Ascend. Uninstalling it fixes the problem but will break games that require PhysX.<ref>[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=33108457&postcount=2 Steam Users' Forums - Tribes Crashes after hitting Play]</ref>{{cn|reason=Is this still happening?|date=November 2015}} | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
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{{mm}} [https://hi-rez.custhelp.com/app/home Tribes: Ascend Knowledgebase] | {{mm}} [https://hi-rez.custhelp.com/app/home Tribes: Ascend Knowledgebase] | ||
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===Reducing mouse input lag=== | ===Reducing mouse input lag=== | ||
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− | {{Fixbox/fix|Add a line in tribes.ini|}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Add a line in tribes.ini|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
# Go to <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\Tribes Ascend\TribesGame\Config\tribes.ini</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\Tribes Ascend\TribesGame\Config\tribes.ini</code> | ||
# Add the line <code>OneFrameThreadLag=False</code> after <code>DirectionalLightmaps=True.</code> | # Add the line <code>OneFrameThreadLag=False</code> after <code>DirectionalLightmaps=True.</code> | ||
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==="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=== | ||
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− | {{Fixbox/fix|Uninstall, repair .NET Framework and reinstall}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Uninstall, repair .NET Framework and reinstall|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
− | # Run "Hi-Rez Diagnostics and Support" from the Start menu as an administrator, click "Restart Service". If that fails, delete the | + | # 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 its startup type is "Automatic". | # 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 [ | + | # Repair the .NET Framework by following the steps outlined [https://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 | + | :* 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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{{Fixbox/fix|Reinstall DirectX}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Reinstall DirectX}} | ||
− | Install the [ | + | Install the [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=35&44F86079-8679-400C-BFF2-9CA5F2BCBDFC=1 DirectX End-User Runtimes]. |
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Revision as of 11:55, 27 July 2016
Developers | |
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Hi-Rez Studios | |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 3 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | April 12, 2012 |
Tribes | |
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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
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Developer website | Ultimate Weapons Pack | |||
Steam | Ultimate Weapons Pack |
- 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 |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/17080/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
- Custom/unlisted resolutions can be set by command line parameters.
- Widescreen resolutions are Vert-.
Instructions |
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Field of view (FOV)
FOV 60 | FOV 120 |
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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
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
German | ||||
French |
Network
- Requires a Hi-Rez Master Account.
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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LAN play | |||
Online play |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | Custom server sessions must be rented through the developer.[1] | |
Direct IP |
Issues unresolved
Crash after pressing Play on AMD graphics cards with Nvidia PhysX installed
- Having Nvidia PhysX installed causes issues with Tribes: Ascend. Uninstalling it fixes the problem but will break games that require PhysX.[2][citation needed]
Issues fixed
Reducing mouse input lag
Instructions |
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No Cursor In EULA And Menu Buttons
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- 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"
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"Failed to start the Hi-Rez Studios Authenticate And Update Service" or stuck at Validating
Instructions |
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"Cannot find the Hi-Rez installation" (Steam)
Instructions |
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Stuttering
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"XINPUT1_3.DLL is missing" when clicking Play
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Stuck on map loading
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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 |
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-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 | |
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Physics | PhysX |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7 | 7 |
Processor (CPU) | Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or Althon X2 2.7 GHz | Quadcore Intel or AMD |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB Windows XP/ 3 GB Vista, 7 | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 10 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon 3870 or higher, Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT or higher | Nvidia GeForce GTX 560+ or ATI Radeon 6950+ |
Notes
- ↑ 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.