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'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1470 Steam Users' Forum]
 
 
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/17080/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/17080/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{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.
  
== Improvements ==
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==Essential improvements==
=== Editing tribes.ini ===
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===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 ===
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===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==
{{Game Location Table|
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===Configuration file(s) location===
{{Game Location Table/row|Game install directory|C:\Program Files (x86)\Hi-Rez Studios\HiRezGames\tribes}}
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{{Game data|
{{Game Location Table/row|Configuration files location|%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\My Games\Tribes Ascend\TribesGame\Config}}
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{{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]]
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|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                =  
|120hz                      = true
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|high frame rate            = true
|120hz                      = 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>
|120hz 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                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
===[[Widescreen resolution|Forcing resolution if not in the game menu]]===
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
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{{ii}} Custom/unlisted resolutions can be set in <code>tribes.ini</code>.
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{{--}} Widescreen resolutions are Vert-.
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{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
{{Fixbox/fix|Forcing resolution}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Widescreen resolution}}
:# Open the ini file: <pre>%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\My Games\Tribes Ascend\TribesGame\Config\tribes.ini</pre>
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# Open <code>%USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Tribes Ascend\TribesGame\Config\tribes.ini</code>
:# Change the lines <code>ResX=</code> and <code>ResY=</code>
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# Change <code>ResX=</code> and <code>ResY=</code> to match your resolution.
 
 
i.e. 1680x1050:
 
 
 
<code>ResX=1680</code>
 
 
 
<code>ResY=1050</code>
 
{{ii}} The game supports native Vert- support.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
===[[Field of view (FOV)]]===
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===[[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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}}
 
}}
  
== Issues and Fixes ==
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==Audio settings==
=== Crash after hitting Play on AMD graphic cards ===
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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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}}
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==Issues fixed==
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===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>}}
#Go to Control Panel and double-click Programs and Features in Windows 7 or Add or Remove Programs in Windows XP.
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# Open Programs and Features:
#Look for Nvidia PhysX and uninstall it.
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#* Vista and newer: Open the Start screen/Start menu, type <code>appwiz.cpl</code>, press {{key|Enter}}.
{{ii}} [[Dishonored]] has been known to install Nvidia PhysX on AMD machines.
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#* Windows XP: Press {{key|Win|R}}, type <code>appwiz.cpl</code>, press {{key|Enter}}.
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# Remove NVIDIA PhysX.
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{{--}} This will cause problems with games that require PhysX.
 
}}
 
}}
  
=== Reducing mouse input lag ===
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===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 ===
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===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" ===
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==="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 ===
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==="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 "C:\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 "%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 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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# 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", "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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:* 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 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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:* 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) ===
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==="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 ===
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===Chat Issues===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Chat issues}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Chat issues}}
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}}
 
}}
  
=== Stuttering===
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===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===
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==="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 ===
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===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 directory:
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;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 directory:
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;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 under "My Documents\My Games\Tribes Ascend\"
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* 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 ==
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==Issues unresolved==
=== Physics Glitches ===
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===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 ==
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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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|minOS    = XP, Vista, 7
 
|minOS    = XP, Vista, 7
|minproc  = Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or Althon X2 2.7 GHz
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|minCPU  = Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or Althon X2 2.7 GHz
 
|minmem  = 2 GB Windows XP/ 3 GB Vista, 7
 
|minmem  = 2 GB Windows XP/ 3 GB Vista, 7
|minHD    = 10 GB free
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|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
 
|recOS    = 7
|recproc  = Quadcore Intel or AMD
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|recCPU  = Quadcore Intel or AMD
 
|recmem  = 4 GB
 
|recmem  = 4 GB
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 560+ or ATI Radeon 6950+
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 560+ or ATI Radeon 6950+

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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

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