Difference between revisions of "Tribes: Ascend"
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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| − | {{Game Location Table/row|Game install directory|C:\Program Files (x86)\Hi-Rez Studios}} | + | {{Game Location Table/row|Game install directory|C:\Program Files (x86)\Hi-Rez Studios\HiRezGames\tribes}} |
{{Game Location Table/row|Configuration files location|%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\My Games\Tribes Ascend\TribesGame\Config}} | {{Game Location Table/row|Configuration files location|%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\My Games\Tribes Ascend\TribesGame\Config}} | ||
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{{ii}} [[Dishonored]] has been known to install Nvidia PhysX on AMD machines. | {{ii}} [[Dishonored]] has been known to install Nvidia PhysX on AMD machines. | ||
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| − | === No Cursor In EULA And Menu Buttons | + | === No Cursor In EULA And Menu Buttons === |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| − | {{Fixbox/fix|No cursor in EULA|ref=<ref>http://hi-rez.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/284/~/why-can't-i-see-my-mouse-cursor-or-agree-to-the-eula-when-i-launch-tribes</ref>}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|No cursor in EULA and menu|ref=<ref>http://hi-rez.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/284/~/why-can't-i-see-my-mouse-cursor-or-agree-to-the-eula-when-i-launch-tribes</ref>}} |
#From the game launcher, select the Small Gear button that opens the Options menu at the top and select the 'Troubleshooting and Diagnostics' button. | #From the game launcher, select the Small Gear button that opens the Options menu at the top and select the 'Troubleshooting and Diagnostics' button. | ||
#Hit the "Validate / Repair" Button on the bottom left. | #Hit the "Validate / Repair" Button on the bottom left. | ||
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{{ii}} If this does not fix the issue, use the diagnostic and support utility to send Hi-Rez Studios the log files from your Tribes: Ascend patcher. You will need to provide your username, email address and a short description of the issue. | {{ii}} If this does not fix the issue, use the diagnostic and support utility to send Hi-Rez Studios the log files from your Tribes: Ascend patcher. You will need to provide your username, email address and a short description of the issue. | ||
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| − | === | + | === "Decompression Timed Out" === |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Decompression Timed Out}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Decompression Timed Out}} | ||
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# Prerequisites install properly, game starts. | # Prerequisites install properly, game starts. | ||
{{ii}} WARNING: There have been instances of Visual C++/.NET framework libraries being somehow affected by this. | {{ii}} WARNING: There have been instances of Visual C++/.NET framework libraries being somehow affected by this. | ||
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| − | === | + | === Stuttering=== |
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{{Fixbox/fix|Extreme stuttering}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Extreme stuttering}} | ||
| − | + | :* If you have the DirectX SDK installed (usually only developers), ensure that the 32-bit DirectX Control Panel (i.e. the DirectX Control Panel without "64-bit" in the title) is set to the Retail Version of DirectX 9 (Find the DirectX Control Panel in the Start Menu, under Programs. On Vista or Windows 7, just type "DirectX" into the search.) | |
| − | + | :* If that doesn't work, disable PhysX (switch it to CPU) in the Nvidia control panel. | |
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| − | === "XINPUT1_3.DLL is missing" when clicking | + | === "XINPUT1_3.DLL is missing" when clicking Play=== |
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{{Fixbox/fix|XINPUT1_3.DLL}} | {{Fixbox/fix|XINPUT1_3.DLL}} | ||
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# Visiting [http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=35 Microsoft DirectX 9 page] or | # Visiting [http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=35 Microsoft DirectX 9 page] or | ||
# Navigating to the [[#Game install directory|Tribes installation folder]]\Binaries\Redist and clicking directx_Jun2010_redist.exe. | # Navigating to the [[#Game install directory|Tribes installation folder]]\Binaries\Redist and clicking directx_Jun2010_redist.exe. | ||
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| + | === Stuck on map loading === | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| + | {{Fixbox/fix|Map Loading|ref=<ref>http://forum.hirezstudios.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=314&t=68852</ref>}} | ||
| + | {{ii}} Please do the following and try to launch a map again after each step to see if this issue is resolved. | ||
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| + | * Verify that your Anti-virus and firewall are not blocking the game traffic. You will need to create an exception for the launcher and game client in both your anti-virus and firewall. | ||
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| + | ;Default launcher directory: | ||
| + | 32-bit | ||
| + | <pre>C:\Program Files\Hi-Rez Studios\Hirezlauncherui.exe</pre> | ||
| + | 64-bit | ||
| + | <pre>C:\Program Files (x86)\Hi-Rez Studios\hirezlauncherui.exe</pre> | ||
| + | ;Default game client directory: | ||
| + | 32-bit | ||
| + | <pre>C:\Program Files\Hi-Rez Studios\HiRezGames\Tribes Ascend\Binaries\Win32\TribesAscend.exe</pre> | ||
| + | 64-bit | ||
| + | <pre>C:\Program Files(x86)\Hi-Rez Studios\HiRezGames\Tribes Ascend\Binaries\Win32\TribesAscend.exe</pre> | ||
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| + | * If (and only if) you are using an Nvidia video card, make sure your PhysX is configured correctly. | ||
| + | :#Open nVidia Control Panel (Start Menu -> Control Panel -> nVidia Control Panel) | ||
| + | :#Under "3D Settings" select "Set PhysX Configuration" | ||
| + | :#Make sure "Auto-select" or "CPU" are selected, if it is forcing to GPU some users have reported being unable to get into a multiplayer match (Roaming works fine). | ||
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| + | * Delete all files under "My Documents\My Games\Tribes Ascend\" | ||
| + | {{ii}} If none of these steps work, please log in to the answer center at [http://hi-rez.custhelp.com/ Hi-Rez Customer Support] and submit a ticket so that we can assist you with troubleshooting this issue. | ||
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== Issues Unresolved == | == Issues Unresolved == | ||
=== Physics Glitches === | === Physics Glitches === | ||
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{{ii}} Tribes: Ascend features a number of physics issues that will sometimes propel the player at high speeds when they hit certain objects at high speeds. One example of this is the flag stand on Raindance, which can throw the player into the air, sometimes hitting the invisible ceiling. This has been an issue since at least beta; likely alpha as well. | {{ii}} Tribes: Ascend features a number of physics issues that will sometimes propel the player at high speeds when they hit certain objects at high speeds. One example of this is the flag stand on Raindance, which can throw the player into the air, sometimes hitting the invisible ceiling. This has been an issue since at least beta; likely alpha as well. | ||
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==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 560+ or ATI Radeon 6950+ | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 560+ or ATI Radeon 6950+ | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
Revision as of 21:12, 5 March 2013
Template:Infobox Tribes (series)
General information
Availability
- Hi-Rez has also made GOTY edition available which unlocks all classes, perks and equipment. It's available for purchase through Steam or in-game.
Improvements
Editing tribes.ini
An explanation to the various items in the game's ini file can be found here.
- The ini can be modified to lower graphics further than the in game menus allow to boost performance, remove the native 60 fps lock, heighten graphics to more than the game normally allows or otherwise make specific choices as to what graphics should be shown.
Reducing mouse input lag
In Documents\My Games\Tribes Ascend\TribesGame\Config\tribes.ini add the line OneFrameThreadLag=False after DirectionalLightmaps=True.
Safe Mode
Hi-Rez added the option to run Tribes: Ascend in safe mode, which runs the game with default settings and lowest texture quality. To access safe mode, open the Tribes: Ascend Launcher, click the settings icon, and enable “Run game in safe mode.”
Game data
Video settings
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Field of view (FOV)
| FOV 60 | FOV 120 |
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Input settings
Issues and Fixes
Crash after hitting Play on AMD graphic cards
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No Cursor In EULA And Menu Buttons
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"Decompression Timed Out"
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"Failed to start the Hi-Rez Studios Authenticate And Update Service" or stuck at Validating
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"Cannot find the Hi-Rez installation" (Steam)
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Chat Issues
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Stuttering
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"XINPUT1_3.DLL is missing" when clicking Play
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Stuck on map loading
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Issues Unresolved
Physics Glitches
- Tribes: Ascend features a number of physics issues that will sometimes propel the player at high speeds when they hit certain objects at high speeds. One example of this is the flag stand on Raindance, which can throw the player into the air, sometimes hitting the invisible ceiling. This has been an issue since at least beta; likely alpha as well.