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{{Fixbox/fix|Install Advent Revising and change resolution in Mydefault.ini|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Install Advent Revising and change resolution in Mydefault.ini|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} | ||
# Install [[#Advent Revising|Advent Revising]] | # Install [[#Advent Revising|Advent Revising]] | ||
− | # Go to the [[#Game data| | + | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. |
# Open {{file|Mydefault.ini}}. | # Open {{file|Mydefault.ini}}. | ||
# Find <code>FullscreenViewportX=</code> and <code>FullscreenViewportY=</code> lines. | # Find <code>FullscreenViewportX=</code> and <code>FullscreenViewportY=</code> lines. | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Add FOV keybinding in defuser.ini|ref=<ref>[http://www.wsgf.org/dr/advent-rising Advent Rising | WSGF]</ref>}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Add FOV keybinding in defuser.ini|ref=<ref>[http://www.wsgf.org/dr/advent-rising Advent Rising | WSGF]</ref>}} | ||
− | # Go to the [[#Game data| | + | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. |
# Open {{file|defuser.ini}}. | # Open {{file|defuser.ini}}. | ||
# Change <code>=MoveForward</code> to <code>=MoveForward {{!}} OnRelease FOV 91</code> (replace <code>91</code> with the FOV you want). | # Change <code>=MoveForward</code> to <code>=MoveForward {{!}} OnRelease FOV 91</code> (replace <code>91</code> with the FOV you want). | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Change StartUpFullscreen in Mydefault.ini|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Change StartUpFullscreen in Mydefault.ini|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} | ||
− | # Go to the [[#Game data| | + | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. |
# Open {{file|Mydefault.ini}}. | # Open {{file|Mydefault.ini}}. | ||
# Find the line <code>StartupFullscreen=</code>, change it to False and save. | # Find the line <code>StartupFullscreen=</code>, change it to False and save. | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Install Advent Revising|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Install Advent Revising|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} | ||
− | # Go to the [[#Game data| | + | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. |
# Open {{file|default.ini}}. | # Open {{file|default.ini}}. | ||
# Find the line <code>UseVSync=</code>, change it to True and save. | # Find the line <code>UseVSync=</code>, change it to True and save. | ||
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# Configure controller keys in Control options. | # Configure controller keys in Control options. | ||
# Exit the game. | # Exit the game. | ||
− | # Go to the [[#Game data| | + | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. |
# Open {{file|MyDefUser.ini}} (be sure to back up this file if something goes wrong during the process). | # Open {{file|MyDefUser.ini}} (be sure to back up this file if something goes wrong during the process). | ||
# Under <code>[Engine.Input]</code> (if you can't find the line, insert it), add the values below for the analog sticks and save. | # Under <code>[Engine.Input]</code> (if you can't find the line, insert it), add the values below for the analog sticks and save. |
Revision as of 02:30, 14 November 2016
Developers | |
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GlyphX Games | |
Publishers | |
Majesco | |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 2 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | May 31, 2005 |
Key points
- Advent Revising is recommended for installation.
- No official patches released
- XInput controllers can be configured to work by modifying .ini file.
General information
Availability
Essential improvements
Advent Revising
- Advent Revising is an unofficial patch that focuses on improving and fixing cinematics and minor gameplay issues. It features:
- Corrections to the majority of cut-scenes and subtitles (fixes to audio desync, sound errors, playback speed...)
- 12 missing Xbox cutscenes
- Adjustments to .ini files (removing black bars, enabling trilinear and Vsync, adding extra keybindings...)
- Corrections to a few problems with objectives, weapons, weapon screens, and descriptions
Skip intro videos
Instructions |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/3800/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/3800/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
Instructions |
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Field of view (FOV)
Instructions |
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FOV 75 (Default) | FOV 90 | FOV 105 |
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Windowed
Instructions |
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Vertical sync (Vsync)
- Installing Advent Revising already turns Vsync on, but if you want to turn it on manually:
Instructions |
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Input settings
Xbox 360 Controller
- The game doesn't support Xbox 360 controller natively, but it can be configured to work in this game.
Instructions |
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Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | Works (not officially supported).[1][2] |
- A Novint Falcon version was announced (titled Ascension Reborn) but was never released.[3]
Issues unresolved
Game crashing
- The game sometimes crashes, mostly at the beginning when entering the hangar. Regardless of the crash, the game will likely be saved before the crash so you don't lose the progress and likely will not crash. If it still does, try doing something that will break the cycle (like going to the menu) and if it doesn't, then reinstall the game or install outside Program Files.
Issues fixed
Incessant camera spinning
- If you feel dizzy of constant camera spinning, make sure, one step at a time to:
Instructions |
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | |
Processor (CPU) | 1 GHz | 1.4 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 5.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 7 compatible | DirectX 9 compatible |
- These system requirements are for the GOG.com version of Advent Rising. Other system requirements may differ.
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 (3800) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
Categories:
- Windows
- Invalid template usage (Infobox game)
- Games
- Invalid template usage (Availability)
- Invalid template usage (Fixbox)
- Invalid template usage (Save game cloud syncing)
- Invalid section order
- Invalid template usage (Localizations)
- Missing section (Video)
- Missing section (Input)
- Missing section (Audio)
- Missing section (API)