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4) Download the unofficial patch above (the latest version is 8.4.2) | 4) Download the unofficial patch above (the latest version is 8.4.2) | ||
| − | 5) Run the executable you've downloaded. Depending on your security settings, you may be required to run as an administrator. When the patch prompts you for an installation folder, point it here: < | + | 5) Run the executable you've downloaded. Depending on your security settings, you may be required to run as an administrator. When the patch prompts you for an installation folder, point it here: <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\Steamapps\common\Vampire the masquerade - bloodlines\</code> |
6) You will be asked whether you want the basic or plus patch. The basic patch focuses primarily on bug fixes and some additions to the original game that were disabled in the vanilla installation, but are not game changing. The plus patch adds numerous other tweaks and changes for improving the game. | 6) You will be asked whether you want the basic or plus patch. The basic patch focuses primarily on bug fixes and some additions to the original game that were disabled in the vanilla installation, but are not game changing. The plus patch adds numerous other tweaks and changes for improving the game. | ||
| − | 7) After the Unofficial Patch is installed you will be prompted to run ResPatch which will allow the game to support widescreen monitors in a variety of aspect ratios. It will ask you for the default folder and again point it here: < | + | 7) After the Unofficial Patch is installed you will be prompted to run ResPatch which will allow the game to support widescreen monitors in a variety of aspect ratios. It will ask you for the default folder and again point it here: <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\Steamapps\common\Vampire the masquerade - bloodlines\</code>From there simply select your aspect ratio and click "Patch It" and the program will adjust the in-game resolution options and FOV for you. Click quit and you are done. Should you need to adjust these settings in the future you can find the ResPatch executable here: |
| − | < | + | <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\Steamapps\common\Vampire the masquerade - bloodlines\Extras\ResPatch.exe</code> |
{{ii}}You're done. Go ahead and run the game. It is normal for the opening cinematics to be broken at this point. Should you want to re-enable them, right click vampire.exe in the default folder and check "Disable visual themes" and "Disable desktop composition." If their absence doesn't bother you just press ESC or click until the main menu appears. | {{ii}}You're done. Go ahead and run the game. It is normal for the opening cinematics to be broken at this point. Should you want to re-enable them, right click vampire.exe in the default folder and check "Disable visual themes" and "Disable desktop composition." If their absence doesn't bother you just press ESC or click until the main menu appears. | ||
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An alternate to the "Unofficial patch" the "true patch" is a purist patch, meaning that it only makes bugfixes and tries to preserve an experience as close as possible to the original game. It is effectively complete (has fixed practically all possible bugs that can be fixed), so users will not need to download a new version in the near future. | An alternate to the "Unofficial patch" the "true patch" is a purist patch, meaning that it only makes bugfixes and tries to preserve an experience as close as possible to the original game. It is effectively complete (has fixed practically all possible bugs that can be fixed), so users will not need to download a new version in the near future. | ||
| − | [http://www.tessmage.com/forum/index.php/topic,58452.0.html Download link '''LINK IS NOT SAFE FOR WORK''' | + | [http://www.tessmage.com/forum/index.php/topic,58452.0.html/ Download link] '''LINK IS NOT SAFE FOR WORK''' |
Should you have any additional problems, it might be worth checking out [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2025035 this thread] by Steam user [http://steamcommunity.com/id/darkbyke DarkByke]. | Should you have any additional problems, it might be worth checking out [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2025035 this thread] by Steam user [http://steamcommunity.com/id/darkbyke DarkByke]. | ||
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==Video settings== | ==Video settings== | ||
{{Video Settings | {{Video Settings | ||
| − | |wsgf_link =http://www.wsgf.org/dr/ | + | |wsgf_link =http://www.wsgf.org/dr/vampire-masquerade-bloodlines |
| − | |widescreen_wsgf_award = | + | |widescreen_wsgf_award =limited |
| − | |multimonitor_wsgf_award = | + | |multimonitor_wsgf_award =unsupported |
| − | |widescreen_resolution = | + | |widescreen_resolution =hackable |
| − | |widescreen_resolution_notes= | + | |widescreen_resolution_notes=Unofficial patch and True patch are included with a widescreen patch. |
| − | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor =false |
|multimonitor_notes = | |multimonitor_notes = | ||
| − | |fov = | + | |fov =hackable |
|fov_notes = | |fov_notes = | ||
| − | |windowed = | + | |windowed =true |
|windowed_notes = | |windowed_notes = | ||
|fullscreen =unknown | |fullscreen =unknown | ||
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==Input settings== | ==Input settings== | ||
{{Input Settings | {{Input Settings | ||
| − | |key_remap = | + | |key_remap =true |
|key_remap_notes = | |key_remap_notes = | ||
|acceleration_option =unknown | |acceleration_option =unknown | ||
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== Issues and Fixes == | == Issues and Fixes == | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| + | {{Fixbox/fix|Error: Black intro screen with sound - no logos}} | ||
| + | 1) Right click on vampire.exe, go to "properties" and flag two boxes. | ||
| + | 2) "disable visual themes" and "disable desktop composition" | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| + | {{Fixbox/fix|Error: Steam wants to update after installing an unofficial patch}} | ||
| + | 1) In your Games list, right-click on VTM: Bloodlines then left click Properties. Un-check "Enable Steam in-game community" so it becomes disabled. Click on Updates tab. Change box to "Do not automatically update this game." Apply the changes. | ||
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| + | {{ii}} Do this BEFORE you install any unofficial patch or any other mod, so Steam doesn't revert things back to Patch 1.2 on you. | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| + | {{Fixbox/fix|Error: Unable to run, less that 15mb memory available}} | ||
| + | 1) Install game using Steam. Run the game once. Close game. | ||
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| + | {{ii}}Now, you have two options for choice in patches. This is your decision, depending on game preferences. You can choose either: | ||
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| + | True Patch Gold Edition (TPG) [Vanilla Game + Bug Fixes] link to download --- http://www.tessmage.com ***NSFW*** | ||
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| + | OR | ||
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| + | Unofficial Patch by Wesp5 [Vanilla Game + PLUS Upgrade + Bug Fixes + Various Extra Content/Quests] | ||
| + | The default basic patch fixes multiple bugs and restores only little unused content that has no impact on gameplay. | ||
| + | The optional plus (+) patch adds further improvements and restored content | ||
| + | Downloadlink --- http://www.patches-scrolls.de/vampire_bloodlines.php | ||
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| + | {{ii}} Follow applicable install instructions if provided within patch or on those websites. | ||
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| + | 2) Install to your steam directory. Typically <code>C:\Program Files(x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\vampire the masquerade - bloodlines</code>. | ||
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| + | OR | ||
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| + | If you choose to install to a different directory, you can always copy the files over into the steam directory afterwards. Do this for Bin + Vampire folders and overwrite. | ||
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| + | 3) Right click vampire.exe and change properties to run as admin, run in compatibility for Windows XP SP3, and also make sure to check the boxes "disable visual themes" and "disable desktop composition" | ||
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| + | 4) Using Steam, verify game integrity/cache to redownload necessary files so that your game won't say "can't find steam" | ||
| + | EDIT: Some users say not to do this step, so I may be wrong as I did this along with Step3 at the same time in a panicked rage of not being able to run my game, so that might be why I thought it worked. Make sure Steam doesn't revert back to pre-patched game versions. | ||
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| + | 5) If using widescreen, use the widescreen resolution tool of the Unofficial Patch, called ResPatcher, is in the Extras directory, use it to set the resolution to what you like! | ||
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| + | {{ii}} Make sure you give ResPatch.exe ADMIN rights, so it'll re-write some files - i.e. <code>"engine.dll."</code> | ||
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| + | If using True Patch Gold Edition (TPG) consult with instructions provided or inquire on their forums about Widescreen/Resolution support. | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| + | {{Fixbox/fix|Missing Textures}} | ||
| + | 1) Make sure "Bump Mapping" is checked ON in the game settings. | ||
| + | 2) Restart the game | ||
| + | }} | ||
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=== Voices and Sound Effects have low quality surround/echo === | === Voices and Sound Effects have low quality surround/echo === | ||
If any of the audio sounds like they're attempting a reverb effect, but just sounds terrible, go to the options menu and turn off 'Environmental Effects'. | If any of the audio sounds like they're attempting a reverb effect, but just sounds terrible, go to the options menu and turn off 'Environmental Effects'. | ||
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Template:Infobox General information
- Steam forums for game series
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Availability
Improvements
Patches
Unofficial Patch
The fan-made Unofficial Patch is essential for a bug free experience.
The Unofficial Patch is available in two flavors: Basic and Plus. The Basic version consists of bugfixes that do not dramatically alter Troika's vision for the game. The Plus version makes more significant changes including the reintroduction of cut content and numerous other improvements that go above and beyond what the developers may have intended.
NOTE: Due to its regular update schedule, not all versions of the Unofficial Patch will be compatible with all mods.
Using Unofficial Patches with Steam Version
Original info from geronimo789 on Steam Forums
Expanded upon by Reddit user filthster
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True Patch
An alternate to the "Unofficial patch" the "true patch" is a purist patch, meaning that it only makes bugfixes and tries to preserve an experience as close as possible to the original game. It is effectively complete (has fixed practically all possible bugs that can be fixed), so users will not need to download a new version in the near future.
Download link LINK IS NOT SAFE FOR WORK
Should you have any additional problems, it might be worth checking out this thread by Steam user DarkByke.
Game data
Video settings
Input settings
Issues and Fixes
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Voices and Sound Effects have low quality surround/echo
If any of the audio sounds like they're attempting a reverb effect, but just sounds terrible, go to the options menu and turn off 'Environmental Effects'.
Input Lag
If the controls are hitching and unresponsive, particularly when moving and looking at the same time, change the compatibility of the main executable vampire.exe to Windows 98 mode.