Difference between revisions of "Alpha Protocol"
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{{ii}} The graphics settings for Alpha Protocol are rather basic. There are some other settings which can be altered in the <code>APEngine.ini</code> file, found in the [[#Configuration file(s) location|configuration files folder]]. | {{ii}} The graphics settings for Alpha Protocol are rather basic. There are some other settings which can be altered in the <code>APEngine.ini</code> file, found in the [[#Configuration file(s) location|configuration files folder]]. | ||
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Revision as of 07:54, 16 December 2015
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Developers | |
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Obsidian Entertainment | |
Publishers | |
Sega | |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 3 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | May 28, 2010 |
Key points
- Poor camera controls with a mouse and keyboard. A contoller is recommended.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | DRM: Uniloc SoftAnchor.[1] Use Patch 1.1 to remove. | |||
Amazon.com | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
Incorrect store name. See here for available options. | ||||
Steam |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch 1.1 removes DRM and fixes various issues.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/34010/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/34010/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Advanced video settings.
Field of view (FOV)
- Widescreen Fixer supports this game.
Instructions |
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Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Instructions |
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Anti-aliasing (AA)
Instructions |
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High frame rate
Instructions |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Audio settings.
Issues fixed
Can't activate (Error code: -1912029)
Instructions |
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Game won't get past the launcher
Instructions |
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Animation fixes
- Some animations may look unnatural but it can be fixed with some tweaking.
Instructions |
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No text visible for dialog choices
Instructions |
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Jerky camera
Instructions |
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Other information
Graphical tweaks
- The graphics settings for Alpha Protocol are rather basic. There are some other settings which can be altered in the
APEngine.ini
file, found in the configuration files folder.
Before editing the file you must right click it, select properties, and uncheck the "read only" box. Editing the following settings should improve the game's graphics. It is highly recommended to make a backup of this file before editing it.
Trilinear=True
EnableHighPolyChars=True
MaxShadowResolution=4096
(If you experience framerate issues, this can be lowered to 2048 or 1024)bEnableBranchingPCFShadows=True
bEnableForegroundShadowsOnWorld=True
UseBackgroundLevelStreaming=False
OnlyStreamInTextures=True
OneFrameThreadLag=False
Afterwards, check the "read only" box in the file's properties.
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | PhysX |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7 | XP, Vista, 7 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 @ 2.0 GHz / AMD Athlon XP 2200+ | Intel Core 2 DUO @ 2.5 GHz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 5400+ |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
Video card (GPU) | nVidia GeForce 6800 ATI Radeon X1600 | nVidia GeForce 9800 ATI Radeon HD 2900 |
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 (34010) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
Categories:
- Pages needing cover images
- Windows
- Games
- Invalid template usage (Availability)
- Pages with broken file links
- Invalid template usage (Image)
- Invalid template usage (Save game cloud syncing)
- Invalid template usage (Fixbox)
- Invalid section order
- Missing section (Video)
- Missing section (Input)
- Missing section (Audio)
- Missing section (Localizations)
- Missing section (API)