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− | {{ | + | {{Infobox game |
− | | | + | |cover = Tribes ascend boxart.jpeg |
− | | | + | |developers = |
− | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Hi-Rez Studios}} | |
− | | | + | |engines = |
− | | | + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 3}} |
− | |release dates | + | |release dates= |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 12, 2012 }} | ||
+ | |steam appid = 17080 | ||
+ | |gogcom page = | ||
+ | |wikipedia = Tribes: Ascend | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Series|Tribes}} | {{Series|Tribes}} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [http:// | + | {{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/17080/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
− | {{mm}} [http:// | + | {{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1470 Steam Users' Forums] |
{{mm}} [http://forum.hirezstudios.com/phpbb/viewforum.php?f=250 Official Forum] | {{mm}} [http://forum.hirezstudios.com/phpbb/viewforum.php?f=250 Official Forum] | ||
{{mm}} [http://www.tribesascendwiki.com/Tribes_Ascend_Wiki Tribes Ascend Wiki] | {{mm}} [http://www.tribesascendwiki.com/Tribes_Ascend_Wiki Tribes Ascend Wiki] | ||
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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. | {{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. | ||
− | == | + | ==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(s) location=== | |
− | {{Game | + | {{Game data| |
− | {{Game | + | {{Game data/row|Windows|%USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Tribes Ascend\TribesGame\Config}} |
}} | }} | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= [[#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]. | |multimonitor notes = Using [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org/index.php/Flawless_Widescreen Flawless Widescreen]. | ||
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|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
+ | |high frame rate = 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> | ||
+ | |color blind = unknown | ||
+ | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ===[[Widescreen resolution| | + | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== |
+ | {{ii}} Custom/unlisted resolutions can be set in <code>tribes.ini</code>. | ||
+ | {{--}} Widescreen resolutions are Vert-. | ||
+ | |||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
− | {{Fixbox/fix| | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Widescreen resolution}} |
− | + | # Open <code>%USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Tribes Ascend\TribesGame\Config\tribes.ini</code> | |
− | + | # Change <code>ResX=</code> and <code>ResY=</code> to match your resolution. | |
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}} | }} | ||
− | ===[[Field of view (FOV)]]=== | + | ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== |
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
! scope="col" | FOV 60 | ! scope="col" | FOV 60 | ||
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==Input settings== | ==Input settings== | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input settings |
− | | | + | |key remap = true |
− | | | + | |key remap notes = |
− | | | + | |acceleration option = unknown |
− | | | + | |acceleration option notes = |
− | | | + | |mouse menu = unknown |
− | | | + | |mouse menu notes = |
+ | |invert mouse y-axis = unknown | ||
+ | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |controller support = unknown | ||
+ | |controller support notes = | ||
+ | |full controller = unknown | ||
+ | |full controller notes = | ||
+ | |controller remap = unknown | ||
+ | |controller remap notes = | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Audio settings== | ||
+ | {{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 | + | ==Issues fixed== |
− | === Crash after hitting Play on AMD | + | ===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>}} | ||
− | # | + | # Open Programs and Features: |
− | # | + | #* Vista and newer: Open the Start screen/Start menu, type <code>appwiz.cpl</code>, press {{key|Enter}}. |
− | {{ | + | #* Windows XP: Press {{key|Win|R}}, type <code>appwiz.cpl</code>, press {{key|Enter}}. |
+ | # Remove NVIDIA PhysX. | ||
+ | {{--}} This will cause problems with games that require PhysX. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | === 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}} | ||
− | # 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 "%PROGRAMDATA%\Hi-Rez Studios" or "C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Hi-Rez Studios" folder and reinstall. |
− | # Go to Start -> Run -> type "Services.msc" and | + | # 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". |
# 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", " | + | :* 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", "%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> |
− | :* 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 | + | :* 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]. |
}} | }} | ||
− | === "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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* 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. | * 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. | ||
− | ;Default launcher | + | ;Default launcher folder: |
32-bit | 32-bit | ||
<pre>C:\Program Files\Hi-Rez Studios\Hirezlauncherui.exe</pre> | <pre>C:\Program Files\Hi-Rez Studios\Hirezlauncherui.exe</pre> | ||
64-bit | 64-bit | ||
<pre>C:\Program Files (x86)\Hi-Rez Studios\hirezlauncherui.exe</pre> | <pre>C:\Program Files (x86)\Hi-Rez Studios\hirezlauncherui.exe</pre> | ||
− | ;Default game client | + | ;Default game client folder: |
32-bit | 32-bit | ||
<pre>C:\Program Files\Hi-Rez Studios\HiRezGames\Tribes Ascend\Binaries\Win32\TribesAscend.exe</pre> | <pre>C:\Program Files\Hi-Rez Studios\HiRezGames\Tribes Ascend\Binaries\Win32\TribesAscend.exe</pre> | ||
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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). | :#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). | ||
− | * Delete all files | + | * Delete all files in <code>%USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Tribes Ascend\</code> |
{{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. | {{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. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | == 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. | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
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| -resx=800 -resy=600 || Changes resolution according to specified values. | | -resx=800 -resy=600 || Changes resolution according to specified values. | ||
|} | |} | ||
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==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
− | {{System | + | {{System requirements |
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = | + | |minOS = XP, Vista, 7 |
− | | | + | |minCPU = Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or Althon X2 2.7 GHz |
− | |minmem = 2 GB Windows XP/ 3 GB | + | |minmem = 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 | ||
− | | | + | |recOS = 7 |
+ | |recCPU = Quadcore Intel or AMD | ||
|recmem = 4 GB | |recmem = 4 GB | ||
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|recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 560+ or ATI Radeon 6950+ | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 560+ or ATI Radeon 6950+ | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
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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 |
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 |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/17080/pfx/[Note 1] |
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
- Custom/unlisted resolutions can be set in
tribes.ini
. - Widescreen resolutions are Vert-.
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 |
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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 resolution according to specified values. |
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) | ||
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
- ↑ Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (17080) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
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