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6) Launch UniWS Patcher and follow it's instructions.
 
6) Launch UniWS Patcher and follow it's instructions.
  
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==Issues fixed==
 
=== Game won't start - Error: Buffer overrun detected ===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|ref=<ref>http://steamcommunity.com/app/1313/discussions/0/846939854192793735/</ref>|Replace ref_gl.dll.}}
 
# Download [http://dl.dropbox.com/u/17141279/Games/SiN%20(Steam)/sin_1_steam_buffer_overrun_fix.zip this] file.
 
# Extract the zip.
 
# Go to a folder where you've installed a game.
 
# Replace '''ref_gl.dll''' with a file you've just downloaded.
 
}}
 
=== Shuttering with high framerate ===
 
Game runs in very high framerate at new systems (1000 FPS) which can cause image and input shuttering.
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Set maximum framerate}}
 
# After level loads enter console with ~ key.
 
# Enter <code>cl_maxfps XXX</code> where XXX is your desired framerate. 60 to 100 is sufficient.
 
 
}}
 
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You need to enter <code>in_restart</code> to restart input mode.
 
You need to enter <code>in_restart</code> to restart input mode.
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==Issues fixed==
 +
=== Game won't start - Error: Buffer overrun detected ===
 +
{{Fixbox|1=
 +
{{Fixbox/fix|ref=<ref>http://steamcommunity.com/app/1313/discussions/0/846939854192793735/</ref>|Replace ref_gl.dll.}}
 +
# Download [http://dl.dropbox.com/u/17141279/Games/SiN%20(Steam)/sin_1_steam_buffer_overrun_fix.zip this] file.
 +
# Extract the zip.
 +
# Go to a folder where you've installed a game.
 +
# Replace '''ref_gl.dll''' with a file you've just downloaded.
 +
}}
 +
=== Shuttering with high framerate ===
 +
Game runs in very high framerate at new systems (1000 FPS) which can cause image and input shuttering.
 +
{{Fixbox|1=
 +
{{Fixbox/fix|Set maximum framerate}}
 +
# After level loads enter console with ~ key.
 +
# Enter <code>cl_maxfps XXX</code> where XXX is your desired framerate. 60 to 100 is sufficient.
 +
}}
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==

Revision as of 10:54, 25 June 2013

Template:Infobox

SiN
SiN 1998
SiN Episodes: Emergence 2006
SiN: Reloaded TBA

Key points

Game runs on Windows 7 64 bit without significant problems.
Some textures and skins has been altered in Steam due to copyright and censorship reasons. [1]

General information

Steam Users' Forums for SiN Episodes
Steam Comunity Discussions
Ritualistic Forums for SiN, SiN Steam & Wages of Sin
FAQ from developer

Availability

Template:Availability Table

Game data

Save game location

Template:Game Location Table

Video settings

General settings.

Template:Video Settings

Field of view (FOV)

Instructions

Custom resolution

This fix will NOT work with Steam version.
Maximum in-game resolution setting is 1280x1024 but in reality game runs at 1600x1200.
Based on guide by TrAEP. [2]
Instructions

Input settings

Template:Input Settings

Mouse acceleration

By default game runs with acceleration turn on. In some cases acceleration can be turn off by alt+tabing to desktop and back to game. If that does not help, you can try different values of in_mouse console command. [3]. Console can be entered by ~ key.

  • in_mouse 3 - Raw Input
  • in_mouse 2 - Direct Input

You need to enter in_restart to restart input mode.

Issues fixed

Game won't start - Error: Buffer overrun detected

Instructions

Shuttering with high framerate

Game runs in very high framerate at new systems (1000 FPS) which can cause image and input shuttering.

Instructions

System requirements

Template:System Requirements


References