Difference between revisions of "Alpha Protocol"
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|120 fps notes = See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]]. | |120 fps notes = See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]]. | ||
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|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
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===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=FXAA|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=FXAA|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | * If you are a | + | * If you are a Nvidia user enable FXAA from Nvidia Control Panel or [https://ci.appveyor.com/project/Orbmu2k/nvidiaprofileinspector/build/artifacts Nvidia Profile Inspector]. |
* Or use [http://www.guru3d.com/files_details/fxaa_post_process_injection_tool_download.html FXAA Tool]. | * Or use [http://www.guru3d.com/files_details/fxaa_post_process_injection_tool_download.html FXAA Tool]. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=MSAA|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=MSAA|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Open Alpha Protocol driver profile via | + | # Open Alpha Protocol driver profile via Nvidia Inspector. |
# Change <code>Antialiasing compatibility</code> to <code>0x00000041</code><ref>http://www.forum-3dcenter.org/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=8280303#post8280303</ref> | # Change <code>Antialiasing compatibility</code> to <code>0x00000041</code><ref>http://www.forum-3dcenter.org/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=8280303#post8280303</ref> | ||
# Change <code>Antialiasing - Mode</code> to <code>Override any application setting</code> | # Change <code>Antialiasing - Mode</code> to <code>Override any application setting</code> | ||
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} Default | + | {{ii}} Default Nvidia profile has wrong anti-aliasing compatibility bits for Alpha Protocol. Therefore, when MSAA forced through video driver in-game dialogue choices show missing. |
}} | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=SGSSAA|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=SGSSAA|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Open Alpha Protocol driver profile via | + | # Open Alpha Protocol driver profile via Nvidia Inspector. |
# Change <code>Antialiasing compatibility</code> to <code>0x080002C1</code><ref>http://www.forum-3dcenter.org/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=9923780&postcount=4954</ref> | # Change <code>Antialiasing compatibility</code> to <code>0x080002C1</code><ref>http://www.forum-3dcenter.org/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=9923780&postcount=4954</ref> | ||
# Change <code>Antialiasing - Mode</code> to <code>Override any application setting</code> | # Change <code>Antialiasing - Mode</code> to <code>Override any application setting</code> | ||
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|haptic feedback = true | |haptic feedback = true | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
+ | |simultaneous input = unknown | ||
+ | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
|light bar support = unknown | |light bar support = unknown | ||
|light bar support notes = | |light bar support notes = | ||
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|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
|surround sound = hackable | |surround sound = hackable | ||
− | |surround sound notes = Needs a workaround on Vista and later; see [[Glossary:Sound#No surround sound|No surround sound]].<ref>[ | + | |surround sound notes = Needs a workaround on Vista and later; see [[Glossary:Sound#No surround sound|No surround sound]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141205121410/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1613179 Get your surround sound on a Realtek! - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref> |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = Under '''Game''' settings. | |subtitles notes = Under '''Game''' settings. | ||
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===Game won't get past the launcher=== | ===Game won't get past the launcher=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Reinstall | + | {{Fixbox|description=Reinstall Nvidia PhysX|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
# Uninstall Nvidia PhysX. | # Uninstall Nvidia PhysX. | ||
# Install the [http://www.nvidia.com/object/physx_system_software.html NVIDIA PhysX System Software]. | # Install the [http://www.nvidia.com/object/physx_system_software.html NVIDIA PhysX System Software]. |
Revision as of 11:33, 14 December 2017
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Developers | |
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Obsidian Entertainment | |
Publishers | |
Sega | |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 3 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | May 28, 2010 |
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 | ||||
Incorrect store name. See here for available options. | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch 1.1 removes DRM and fixes various issues.
Skip intro videos
Delete or rename video files[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/34010/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
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
Field of view (FOV)
Add FOV hotkey[2] |
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Notes
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Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Modify APEngine.ini[citation needed] |
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Anti-aliasing (AA)
FXAA[citation needed] |
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SMAA[citation needed] |
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MSAA[citation needed] |
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Notes
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SGSSAA[citation needed] |
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High frame rate
Modify APEngine.ini[citation needed] |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Czech | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Alpha Protocol. |
Issues fixed
Can't activate (Error code: -1912029)
Install Patch 1.1[5] |
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Install Patch 1.1 to remove the activation requirement. |
Game won't get past the launcher
Reinstall Nvidia PhysX[citation needed] |
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Hitching / Stuttering
Modify APEngine.ini[citation needed] |
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bSmoothFrameRate=True bUseBackgroundLevelStreaming=False UseTextureFileCache=True OnlyStreamInTextures=True OneFrameThreadLag=False UseVsync=True
MaxSmoothedFrameRate=62
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Jerky camera movement[citation needed] |
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Setting the graphics tweaks as previously mentioned will disable background streaming and make the jerky camera occur less often. Using and enabling a controller will all but eliminate it. |
Animation fixes
- Some animations may look unnatural but it can be fixed with some tweaking.
Modifiy APGame.ini file[citation needed] |
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InteractDistance=250 CoverWalkSpeed=75.f CoverRunSpeed=125.f PlayerRotationSpeed=80000.0f MoveSpeedNormal=240 MoveSpeedScoped=80 SprintSpeed=320 |
No text visible for dialog choices
No Text Visible for Dialog Choices[citation needed] |
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When MSAA anti-aliasing enabled via video driver with default anti-aliasing compatibility bits this issue seems to occur. See Anti-aliasing (AA) for the solution. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 | |
Shader Model support | 3 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | PhysX | |
Audio | OpenAL | |
Cutscenes | Sofdec |
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 location.
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.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium IV 2.4 GHz AMD Athlon XP 2.0 GHz |
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 | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 6800GT ATI Radeon X1300XT DirectX 9.0c compatible | 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
- ↑ SEGA Blog | Alpha Protocol PC DRM Details * Updated 5/17/10
- ↑ FOV - The Alpha Protocol Wiki
- ↑ http://www.forum-3dcenter.org/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=8280303#post8280303
- ↑ http://www.forum-3dcenter.org/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=9923780&postcount=4954
- ↑ Can't activate game - PC Support - Obsidian Forum Community