Difference between revisions of "Aperture Tag: The Paint Gun Testing Initiative"
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
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===Localization Files=== | ===Localization Files=== | ||
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{{ii}} This happens because of Portal 2 updates | {{ii}} This happens because of Portal 2 updates | ||
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* Copy files from <code>{{p|game}}/portal 2/bin</code> to <code>{{p|game}}/Aperture Tag/bin</code> | * Copy files from <code>{{p|game}}/portal 2/bin</code> to <code>{{p|game}}/Aperture Tag/bin</code> | ||
* Copy files from <code>{{p|game}}/portal 2/portal2/bin</code> to <code>{{p|game}}/Aperture Tag/portal2/bin</code> | * Copy files from <code>{{p|game}}/portal 2/portal2/bin</code> to <code>{{p|game}}/Aperture Tag/portal2/bin</code> | ||
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===Missing executable=== | ===Missing executable=== | ||
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# Go to your '''Library''', find '''Aperture Tag''', right click on it and go to '''Properties'''. | # Go to your '''Library''', find '''Aperture Tag''', right click on it and go to '''Properties'''. | ||
# Under '''Local files''' select '''Verify Integrity of Game Cache'''. | # Under '''Local files''' select '''Verify Integrity of Game Cache'''. | ||
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{{ii}} The actual error message being <code>Can't find background image materials/console/startup_loading.vtf</code> | {{ii}} The actual error message being <code>Can't find background image materials/console/startup_loading.vtf</code> | ||
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===Auto-saved maps still being loaded=== | ===Auto-saved maps still being loaded=== | ||
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===Crashing when publishing a map=== | ===Crashing when publishing a map=== | ||
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# Go to your '''Steam Community''' profile page then copy your profile link. | # Go to your '''Steam Community''' profile page then copy your profile link. | ||
# Paste your link into the [http://steamidconverter.com/ converter] then copy the '''steamID64''' value. | # Paste your link into the [http://steamidconverter.com/ converter] then copy the '''steamID64''' value. | ||
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{{ii}} Game may default to Steam's chosen language and only show localized closed captions but not subtitles even though language is selected correctly from game's Steam properties.{{cn|date=July 2016}} | {{ii}} Game may default to Steam's chosen language and only show localized closed captions but not subtitles even though language is selected correctly from game's Steam properties.{{cn|date=July 2016}} | ||
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# Open [[Engine:Source|Source engine console]]. | # Open [[Engine:Source|Source engine console]]. | ||
# Type <code>cc_lang english</code> | # Type <code>cc_lang english</code> | ||
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{{ii}} Games running on the Source engine can utilize [https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Console_Command_List Source Engine Console Commands] for various tasks. | {{ii}} Games running on the Source engine can utilize [https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Console_Command_List Source Engine Console Commands] for various tasks. | ||
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# Launch the game | # Launch the game | ||
# From the main menu, select Options | # From the main menu, select Options | ||
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{{ii}} View [https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=1040-JWMT-2947 this Steam Support Article regarding launch options] as well as [https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Launch_options#Source_Games the relevant Valve Developer wiki page] for further information and a list of useful Source engine launch options. | {{ii}} View [https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=1040-JWMT-2947 this Steam Support Article regarding launch options] as well as [https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Launch_options#Source_Games the relevant Valve Developer wiki page] for further information and a list of useful Source engine launch options. | ||
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# Find the game in your Steam Library | # Find the game in your Steam Library | ||
# Right-click the game name | # Right-click the game name |
Revision as of 22:33, 22 November 2017
Developers | |
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Aperture Tag Team | |
Engines | |
Source | |
Release dates | |
Windows | July 15, 2014 |
macOS (OS X) | July 15, 2014 |
Linux | July 15, 2014 |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
Key points
- The game has to be installed on the same drive as Portal 2, otherwise the game may fail to start. See Missing background image.
- Identical video, input and audio settings as those of Portal 2.
- Comes bundled with a built-in level editor along with Steam Workshop support.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Steam |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Use -novid command line argument[citation needed]
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Localization Files
To have subtitles translated to a language you need to change Steam to that language. Go to Steam > Properties > Interface > Select Language. Let steam restart and now subtitles will load with the new language.
To have translated menus you need to do the following. Go to your Steam library and right click the game. Select properties. Then the Language tab. Select a language from the drop down menu.
Game data
Configuration files location
System | Location |
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- It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Only "load last autosave" shows in menu. No load options for previously saved games.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
- If you aren't getting subtitles, see no subtitles.
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Russian | ||||
Hungarian |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | ||||
LAN play | ||||
Online play | 2 | Co-op |
Issues fixed
Crash after logo screens on Linux or OS X
- This happens because of Portal 2 updates
Copy the files from Portal[1] |
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Missing executable
Verify Integrity of Game Cache[citation needed] |
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Missing background image
- The actual error message being
Can't find background image materials/console/startup_loading.vtf
Install Portal 2 and Aperture Tag in the same Steam Library folder[citation needed] |
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Edit <path-to-game>/gameinfo.txt to use absolute paths[citation needed] |
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Auto-saved maps still being loaded
Simply create or load a new chamber[citation needed] |
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Crashing when publishing a map
Setting up[citation needed] |
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Notes
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No subtitles
- Game may default to Steam's chosen language and only show localized closed captions but not subtitles even though language is selected correctly from game's Steam properties.[citation needed]
Change subtitle language[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Other information
Console commands
- Games running on the Source engine can utilize Source Engine Console Commands for various tasks.
Enabling the console in Source games[2] |
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Notes
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Launch options
- View this Steam Support Article regarding launch options as well as the relevant Valve Developer wiki page for further information and a list of useful Source engine launch options.
Enabling a launch parameter[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | |||
Linux |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | 3 GHz P4, Dual Core 2.0 or AMD64X2 | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB (XP), 2 GB (Vista) | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon X800 NVIDIA GeForce 7600 Intel HD Graphics 2000 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9 compatible Shader model 2.0b support |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.6.7 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core Duo 2 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon 2400 NVIDIA 8600M Intel HD Graphics 3000 |