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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| − | === Editing tribes.ini === | + | ===Editing tribes.ini=== |
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]. | 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 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. | *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 === | + | ===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.” | 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== | ||
| − | ===Configuration file location=== | + | ===Configuration file(s) location=== |
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/row|Windows|%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\My Games\Tribes Ascend\TribesGame\Config}} | {{Game data/row|Windows|%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\My Games\Tribes Ascend\TribesGame\Config}} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | == Issues fixed == | + | ==Audio settings== |
| − | === Crash after hitting Play on AMD graphics cards === | + | {{Audio settings |
| + | |separate volume = unknown | ||
| + | |separate volume notes = | ||
| + | |surround sound = unknown | ||
| + | |surround sound notes = | ||
| + | |subtitles = unknown | ||
| + | |subtitles notes = | ||
| + | |closed captions = unknown | ||
| + | |closed captions notes = | ||
| + | |mute on focus lost = unknown | ||
| + | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
| + | |eax support = | ||
| + | |eax support notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| + | ===Crash after hitting 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>}} | {{Fixbox/fix|PhysX on AMD|ref=<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2969282</ref>}} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | === Reducing mouse input lag === | + | ===Reducing mouse input lag=== |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Mouse lag|}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Mouse lag|}} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | === 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>}} | {{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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{{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. You will need to provide your username, email address and a short description of the issue. | {{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. You will need to provide your username, email address and a short description of the issue. | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | === "Decompression Timed Out" === | + | ==="Decompression Timed Out"=== |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Decompression Timed Out}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Decompression Timed Out}} | ||
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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=== |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Failed to start the Hi-Rez Studios Authenticate And Update Service}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Failed to start the Hi-Rez Studios Authenticate And Update Service}} | ||
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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>}} | {{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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}} | }} | ||
| − | === Chat Issues === | + | ===Chat Issues=== |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Chat issues}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Chat issues}} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | === Stuttering=== | + | ===Stuttering=== |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Extreme stuttering}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Extreme stuttering}} | ||
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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}} | {{Fixbox/fix|XINPUT1_3.DLL}} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | === 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>}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Map Loading|ref=<ref>http://forum.hirezstudios.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=314&t=68852</ref>}} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | == Issues unresolved == | + | ==Issues unresolved== |
| − | === Physics Glitches === | + | ===Physics Glitches=== |
{{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. | {{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. | ||
| − | == Command line parameters == | + | ==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. | ||
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| Developers | |
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| Hi-Rez Studios | |
| Engines | |
| Unreal Engine 3 | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | April 12, 2012 |
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| Tribes | |
|---|---|
| Subseries of Metaltech | |
| Starsiege: Tribes | 1998 |
| Tribes 2 | 2001 |
| Tribes: Vengeance | 2004 |
| Tribes: Ascend | 2012 |
| Tribes 3: Rivals | 2024 |
General information
Availability
- 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
| Instructions |
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Field of view (FOV)
| FOV 60 | FOV 120 |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Issues fixed
Crash after hitting Play on AMD graphics cards
| Instructions |
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Reducing mouse input lag
| Instructions |
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No Cursor In EULA And Menu Buttons
| Instructions |
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"Decompression Timed Out"
| Instructions |
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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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Chat Issues
| Instructions |
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Stuttering
| Instructions |
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"XINPUT1_3.DLL is missing" when clicking Play
| Instructions |
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Stuck on map loading
| Instructions |
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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 | 7 |
| Processor (CPU) | Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or Althon X2 2.7 GHz | Quadcore Intel or AMD |
| System memory (RAM) | ||
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 10 GB free | |
| 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.
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