Difference between revisions of "Velvet Assassin"
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Skip intro videos|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}|fix= |
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# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Videos\logos\</code>. | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Videos\logos\</code>. | ||
# Delete or rename <code>PhysX.bik</code>, <code>replay_logo.bik</code>, and <code>southpeak.bik</code>. | # Delete or rename <code>PhysX.bik</code>, <code>replay_logo.bik</code>, and <code>southpeak.bik</code>. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Custom FOV|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
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# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\aio\</code>. | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\aio\</code>. | ||
# Open <code>player_exdata.cfg</code>. | # Open <code>player_exdata.cfg</code>. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Force windowed|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}|fix= |
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# Install Special K by following the [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=933337066 Special K Unofficial Guide]. Manual local installation may work better. | # Install Special K by following the [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=933337066 Special K Unofficial Guide]. Manual local installation may work better. | ||
# Start the game once and close it to allow the configuration file of Special K to be created. | # Start the game once and close it to allow the configuration file of Special K to be created. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]=== | ||
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
# Open <code>config.ini</code>. | # Open <code>config.ini</code>. | ||
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===Motion blur=== | ===Motion blur=== | ||
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# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\FX\PostFX\</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\FX\PostFX\</code> | ||
# Delete or rename <code>directional_blur.pfx</code>. | # Delete or rename <code>directional_blur.pfx</code>. | ||
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===Mute on focus lost=== | ===Mute on focus lost=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set mute in background|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}|fix= |
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# Install Special K by following the [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=933337066 Special K Unofficial Guide]. Manual local installation may work better. | # Install Special K by following the [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=933337066 Special K Unofficial Guide]. Manual local installation may work better. | ||
# Start the game once and close it to allow the configuration file of Special K to be created. | # Start the game once and close it to allow the configuration file of Special K to be created. | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Erratic gameplay over 60 FPS=== | ===Erratic gameplay over 60 FPS=== | ||
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{{ii}} Use a tool such as [https://ci.appveyor.com/project/Orbmu2k/nvidiaprofileinspector/build/artifacts NVIDIA Profile Inspector]. | {{ii}} Use a tool such as [https://ci.appveyor.com/project/Orbmu2k/nvidiaprofileinspector/build/artifacts NVIDIA Profile Inspector]. | ||
{{ii}} Toggle Vsync (see [[#Video settings|Video settings]]) | {{ii}} Toggle Vsync (see [[#Video settings|Video settings]]) | ||
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===Enabling Steam overlay=== | ===Enabling Steam overlay=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Replace launcher with games exe|ref=<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/16720/discussions/0/864947008434106831/ Steam Overlay Fix :: Velvet Assassin General Discussion]</ref>|fix= |
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# Go to <code>{{p|game}}</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}</code> | ||
# Rename <code>Launcher.exe</code> to something else. | # Rename <code>Launcher.exe</code> to something else. | ||
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===Critical Error - Aegia Physics SDK=== | ===Critical Error - Aegia Physics SDK=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install the NVIDIA PhysX Legacy System Software|ref=<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/16720/discussions/0/846947320668568645/ Failed to init Ageia physics SDK :: Velvet Assassin General Discussions]</ref>|fix= |
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Install the [http://www.nvidia.com/object/physx-9.13.0604-legacy-driver.html NVIDIA PhysX Legacy System Software]. | Install the [http://www.nvidia.com/object/physx-9.13.0604-legacy-driver.html NVIDIA PhysX Legacy System Software]. | ||
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===Crashes=== | ===Crashes=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=CPU Affinity|ref={{cn|date=August 2015}}|fix= |
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{{ii}} While the game is launched, open task manager, find replay.exe, and adjust the [[CPU affinity]] to the first CPU. These crashes may still occurr but will be slightly less frequent. | {{ii}} While the game is launched, open task manager, find replay.exe, and adjust the [[CPU affinity]] to the first CPU. These crashes may still occurr but will be slightly less frequent. | ||
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{{ii}} A window border is visible in fullscreen mode on Windows 8 and later. | {{ii}} A window border is visible in fullscreen mode on Windows 8 and later. | ||
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Apply the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/385-velvet-assassin-fullscreen-border-fix/ Velvet Assassin fullscreen border fix]. | Apply the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/385-velvet-assassin-fullscreen-border-fix/ Velvet Assassin fullscreen border fix]. | ||
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{{ii}} The player character may be solid black on systems with AMD graphics. | {{ii}} The player character may be solid black on systems with AMD graphics. | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use shader patch|ref=<ref>[http://www.thetenthplanet.de/archives/3401 Velvet Assassin on Mac (Patch) | The Tenth Planet]</ref>|fix= |
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Use [http://www.thetenthplanet.de/archives/3401 Shader Patch for Velvet Assassin]. | Use [http://www.thetenthplanet.de/archives/3401 Shader Patch for Velvet Assassin]. | ||
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{{--}} Fullscreen mode defaults to 100 Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that. | {{--}} Fullscreen mode defaults to 100 Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that. | ||
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# Install Special K by following the [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=933337066 Special K Unofficial Guide]. Manual local installation may work better. | # Install Special K by following the [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=933337066 Special K Unofficial Guide]. Manual local installation may work better. | ||
# Start the game once and close it to allow the configuration file of Special K to be created. | # Start the game once and close it to allow the configuration file of Special K to be created. |
Revision as of 00:50, 20 November 2017
Developers | |
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Replay Studios | |
Publishers | |
SouthPeak Games | |
Digital Tribe | |
Engines | |
Replay Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | April 28, 2009 |
macOS (OS X) | December 26, 2012 |
Key points
- For Windows 8 and later apply the fullscreen border fix.
- The Windows version requires the NVIDIA PhysX Legacy System Software (prevents a Critical Error - Aegia Physics SDK crash).
- Users have reported stability issues. See Issues fixed section for possible fixes.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Mac App Store | ||||
Steam |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Skip intro videos[citation needed] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/16720/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/16720/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Field of view (FOV)
Custom FOV[citation needed] |
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Cam1stPersonFOV = 110 //< FOV in aim mode Cam3rdPersonFOV = 105 //< FOV in 3rd person mode |
Windowed
Force windowed[citation needed] |
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Vertical sync (Vsync)
Disable Vsync[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Motion blur
Disable motion blur[citation needed] |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
German | ||||
French | ||||
Italian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Turkish |
Mute on focus lost
Set mute in background[citation needed] |
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VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | Use Helix Mod: Velvet Assassin. |
Issues fixed
Erratic gameplay over 60 FPS
Cap frame rate at 60 FPS[citation needed] |
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Enabling Steam overlay
Replace launcher with games exe[1] |
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Notes
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Critical Error - Aegia Physics SDK
Install the NVIDIA PhysX Legacy System Software[2] |
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Install the NVIDIA PhysX Legacy System Software. |
Crashes
CPU Affinity[citation needed] |
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Window border visible in fullscreen mode
- A window border is visible in fullscreen mode on Windows 8 and later.
Apply the fix |
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Apply the Velvet Assassin fullscreen border fix. |
Black shader bug (OS X)
- The player character may be solid black on systems with AMD graphics.
Use shader patch[3] |
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Run the game at screen refresh rate
- Fullscreen mode defaults to 100 Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that.
Set screen refresh rate and 60 FPS cap[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | PhysX | Windows version requires the NVIDIA PhysX Legacy System Software. |
Mods
No Hints mod
No Hints mod removes all highlights on characters, loot, all UI messages and subtitles, decreases the grain filters on assassination animations. It also changes Violette's costume to the pilot suit during Morphine mode.
Velvet Assassin: Enhanced Edition
Velvet Assassin: Enhanced Edition offers a large variety of user-created tweaks. Some of these range from:
- increasing the difficulty,
- adding new textures,
- tweaking overall weapon damage as well as recoil/accuracy,
- disabling startup movies,
- removing motion blur, etc.
Velvet Assassin Fix
Velvet Assassin Fix by Maluc includes PhysX loader fix, windowed mode, and developer mode.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista | |
Processor (CPU) | Single core 3GHz | Dual Core 2GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia Geforce 6800 ATI X1600 Pixel Shader 3 support 256 MB of VRAM | Nvidia Geforce 7900gt ATI X1900 xt |
Sound (audio device) | Stereo | 5.1 |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.7.5 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo | |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI HD 2600 NVidia 8600 256 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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 (16720) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.