Difference between revisions of "Natural Selection 2"
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{mm}} [http://www.unknownworlds.com/ns2/forums/index.php?showforum=108 Unknown Worlds Forums - Technical Support] | {{mm}} [http://www.unknownworlds.com/ns2/forums/index.php?showforum=108 Unknown Worlds Forums - Technical Support] | ||
− | {{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/4920/ Steam Community | + | {{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/4920/ Steam Community Discussions] |
{{mm}} [http://www.reddit.com/r/ns2 r/ns2] - subreddit. | {{mm}} [http://www.reddit.com/r/ns2 r/ns2] - subreddit. | ||
{{ii}} [http://www.unknownworlds.com/ns2/forums/index.php?showtopic=111496&st=0&start=0/ Troubleshooting thread] - written by playtester. | {{ii}} [http://www.unknownworlds.com/ns2/forums/index.php?showtopic=111496&st=0&start=0/ Troubleshooting thread] - written by playtester. | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Modifications=== | ===Modifications=== | ||
− | {{ | + | {{ii}} Installed mods must be activated through the main menu. |
− | {{++}} Natural Selection 2 | + | {{++}} Natural Selection 2 supports [http://steamcommunity.com/workshop/browse/?appid=4920 Steam Workshop], allowing for easy installation, updating and sharing of modifications. |
{{--}} Be aware of reports that certain menu and UI mods may cause problems with the game. If encountering issues, the most likely culprit will be conflicts with installed mods.<ref>http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=106052105&searchtext=</ref> | {{--}} Be aware of reports that certain menu and UI mods may cause problems with the game. If encountering issues, the most likely culprit will be conflicts with installed mods.<ref>http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=106052105&searchtext=</ref> | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
− | ===Configuration file | + | ===Configuration file location=== |
{{Game Location Table| | {{Game Location Table| | ||
{{Game Location Table/row|Windows|%APPDATA%\Natural Selection 2}} | {{Game Location Table/row|Windows|%APPDATA%\Natural Selection 2}} | ||
{{Game Location Table/row|Linux|~/.config/Natural Selection 2/}} | {{Game Location Table/row|Linux|~/.config/Natural Selection 2/}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{XDG|true}} | ||
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+ | ===Save game data location=== | ||
+ | {{Game Location Table| | ||
{{Game Location Table/row|Steam|Steam/userdata/<user-id>/4920/}} | {{Game Location Table/row|Steam|Steam/userdata/<user-id>/4920/}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===[[Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
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|origin notes = | |origin notes = | ||
|steam cloud = true | |steam cloud = true | ||
− | |steam cloud notes = | + | |steam cloud notes = |
|uplay = | |uplay = | ||
|uplay notes = | |uplay notes = | ||
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==Video settings== | ==Video settings== | ||
− | [[Image: | + | [[Image:Natural Selection 2 video settings.png|290px|right|thumb|Video settings menu.]] |
− | [[Image: | + | [[Image:Natural Selection 2 multimonitor.jpg|290px|right|thumb|Multi-monitor setup with multi-monitor HUD mod.]] |
{{Video settings | {{Video settings | ||
|wsgf link = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/natural-selection-2/en | |wsgf link = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/natural-selection-2/en | ||
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{{fixbox/fix|NS2 Multi-monitor HUD}} | {{fixbox/fix|NS2 Multi-monitor HUD}} | ||
# Download the [http://www.unknownworlds.com/ns2/forums/index.php?showtopic=117176 mod files]. | # Download the [http://www.unknownworlds.com/ns2/forums/index.php?showtopic=117176 mod files]. | ||
− | # Unzip to {{code|Steam/SteamApps/common/ | + | # Unzip to {{code|Steam/SteamApps/common/Natural Selection 2/ns2/lua/}} |
}} | }} | ||
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{{Input settings | {{Input settings | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
− | |key remap notes = | + | |key remap notes = |
|acceleration option = true | |acceleration option = true | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
− | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
− | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = true |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
− | |controller support notes = | + | |controller support notes = Support may be added in a future update.<ref>http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=10649&view=findpost&p=1909981</ref> |
− | |full controller = | + | |full controller = |
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
− | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = |
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
− | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = |
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Audio settings== | ==Audio settings== | ||
{{Audio settings | {{Audio settings | ||
− | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = true |
− | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Sound, music and voice. |
|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
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|closed captions = unknown | |closed captions = unknown | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = true |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
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===Random latency spikes while moving around maps=== | ===Random latency spikes while moving around maps=== | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
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==="Client and Server Differ" error message=== | ==="Client and Server Differ" error message=== | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
− | {{Fixbox/fix|Verify the game cache in Steam}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Verify the game cache in Steam|ref=<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/4920/discussions/0/864951657883694461/ really important client and server differ , but not like any other client and server differ i have seen b4 :: Steam Community Discussions]</ref>}} |
# Navigate to your library in Steam. | # Navigate to your library in Steam. | ||
# Right-click Natural Selection 2. | # Right-click Natural Selection 2. | ||
− | # Click Properties. | + | # Click "''Properties''". Go the the "''Local Files''" tab. |
− | + | # Click the "''Verify Integrity of Game Cache''" button. | |
− | # Click the Verify Integrity of Game Cache | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Cannot get past the Main Menu=== | ===Cannot get past the Main Menu=== | ||
− | {{ii}}There are two | + | {{ii}} There are two possible fixes for this issue. |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Delete Local Game Content}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Delete Local Game Content}} | ||
− | # On Steam, Right click Natural Selection 2 and select " | + | # On Steam, Right click Natural Selection 2 and select "''Delete Local Game Content''". |
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# This will delete the game, and afterwards you need to redownload and install the game. Note this will delete any mods you may currently have. | # This will delete the game, and afterwards you need to redownload and install the game. Note this will delete any mods you may currently have. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
− | {{Fixbox/fix| | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Remove all files related to Natural Selection 2}} |
− | # Uninstall | + | # Uninstall Natural Selection 2 from Steam. |
− | # | + | # Remove your [[#Configuration file location|configuration directory]]. |
− | # | + | # Remove the {{File|Steam/SteamApps/common/Natural Selection 2/}} directory. |
− | # Reinstall | + | # Reinstall Natural Selection 2 on Steam. |
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Create FavoriteServers.json}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Create FavoriteServers.json}} | ||
− | # Go to your [[#Configuration file | + | # Go to your [[#Configuration file location|configuration file location]]. |
# Create an empty file called {{code|FavoriteServers.json}}. | # Create an empty file called {{code|FavoriteServers.json}}. | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | ===Windows=== | ||
+ | ====Textures are pitch black/transparent on AMD cards==== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Use application settings}} | ||
+ | # In the Catalyst Control Center, go to the AA Tab under 3D settings. | ||
+ | # If "Use Application settings" is unchecked, this will cause the textures in the game to appear pitch black. Checking this field again will resolve the issue. | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | ====Game crashes immediately on Gigabyte graphics cards==== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Close the Gigabyte OC Guru overlay}} | ||
+ | # In the taskbar, right click on the Gigabyte OC Guru and click Close. | ||
+ | # You may need to click show hidden icons to see the icon. | ||
+ | # Other overlays such as mumble or Fraps may apparently cause the same issue, so try disabling those as well. | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 12:37, 7 December 2013
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Developers | |
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Unknown Worlds Entertainment | |
Engines | |
Spark | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 30, 2012 |
Linux | August 30, 2013 |
Natural Selection | |
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Natural Selection | 2002 |
Natural Selection 2 | 2012 |
NS2: Combat | 2014 |
General information
- Unknown Worlds Forums - Technical Support
- Steam Community Discussions
- r/ns2 - subreddit.
- Troubleshooting thread - written by playtester.
Availability
- Natural Selection 2 is a Steamworks title.
Essential improvements
Modifications
- Installed mods must be activated through the main menu.
- Natural Selection 2 supports Steam Workshop, allowing for easy installation, updating and sharing of modifications.
- Be aware of reports that certain menu and UI mods may cause problems with the game. If encountering issues, the most likely culprit will be conflicts with installed mods.[1]
Game data
Configuration file location
- This game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Save game data location
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Multi-monitor
Instructions |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Issues fixed
Random latency spikes while moving around maps
Instructions |
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"Client and Server Differ" error message
Instructions |
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Cannot get past the Main Menu
- There are two possible fixes for this issue.
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Favorite servers do not get saved
Instructions |
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Windows
Textures are pitch black/transparent on AMD cards
Instructions |
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Game crashes immediately on Gigabyte graphics cards
Instructions |
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Other information
Console commands
Command | Notes |
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fps |
Toggles the FPS counter on the HUD. |
i_rawinput true |
Sets raw mouse input to true. |
setsensitivity x |
Set mouse sensitivity, substitute x with a desired value. |
maxfps 60 |
Limits FPS to chosen parameter. |
r_bloom false |
Disables bloom effect. |
r_atmospherics false |
Disables atmospheric lighting. |
r_shadows false |
Disables shadow rendering. |
r_flash false |
Disables flash GUI. |
r_aa true |
Enables FXAA (Fast Approximate Anti-Aliasing). |
r_stats |
Displays render scene data/stats/FPS. |
net_stats |
Displays network data. |
server_sound false |
Turns off server sounds. |
retry |
Connects to previously-played server if disconnected. |
kill |
Commit suicide. |
j1 |
Join Marines (Ready Room only). |
j2 |
Join Aliens (Ready Room only). |
- A full list of console commands is available at the official NS2 wiki.
System requirements
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | ||
System memory (RAM) | ||
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI X800 NVidia 8600 1 GB of VRAM DirectX 9 compatible | AMD 5770 NVidia GTX 450 1 GB of VRAM DirectX 9 compatible |