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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
{{ii}} Graphics options can be further lowered or heightened by [[#Editing tribes.ini|editing Tribes.ini]]. | {{ii}} Graphics options can be further lowered or heightened by [[#Editing tribes.ini|editing Tribes.ini]]. | ||
+ | {{ii}} As of version 1.4 the in-game web browser has been removed and the game will no longer install Adobe Flash Player as a prerequisite.<ref>https://docs.google.com/document/d/11fcNH56qLhhwQK-5zhXvxAkVS-_xn-g0agkxmbZZ-UM/pub</ref> | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 17080 | Steam, Account | {{store link|Steam|17097|Ultimate Weapons Pack}} | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 17080 | Steam, Account | {{store link|Steam|17097|Ultimate Weapons Pack}} | | Windows }} | ||
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{{ii}} All versions require a [https://account.hirezstudios.com/login.aspx Hi-Rez Master Account] (including Steam). | {{ii}} All versions require a [https://account.hirezstudios.com/login.aspx Hi-Rez Master Account] (including Steam). | ||
{{ii}} The Ultimate Weapons Pack unlocks all classes, perks and equipment. | {{ii}} The Ultimate Weapons Pack unlocks all classes, perks and equipment. | ||
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==Issues unresolved== | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
===Crash after pressing Play on AMD graphics cards with Nvidia PhysX installed=== | ===Crash after pressing Play on AMD graphics cards with Nvidia PhysX installed=== | ||
− | {{--}} Having Nvidia PhysX installed causes issues with Tribes: Ascend. Uninstalling it fixes the problem but will break games that require PhysX.<ref>[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/ | + | {{--}} Having Nvidia PhysX installed causes issues with Tribes: Ascend. Uninstalling it fixes the problem but will break games that require PhysX.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20170520094843/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2969282#post33108457 Tribes Crashes after hitting Play - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>{{cn|reason=Is this still happening?|date=November 2015}} |
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
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==="Decompression Timed Out"=== | ==="Decompression Timed Out"=== | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
− | {{Fixbox/fix|Temporarily disable anti-virus}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Temporarily disable anti-virus|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}}} |
{{ii}} After downloading the game or updates via the Hi-Rez Studio's patcher, it may freeze or move excruciatingly slowly during the decompression stage, eventually resulting in the error message "Decompression Timed Out". | {{ii}} After downloading the game or updates via the Hi-Rez Studio's patcher, it may freeze or move excruciatingly slowly during the decompression stage, eventually resulting in the error message "Decompression Timed Out". | ||
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==="Cannot find the Hi-Rez installation" (Steam)=== | ==="Cannot find the Hi-Rez installation" (Steam)=== | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
− | {{Fixbox/fix|Launch InstallHirezService.exe after uninstalling non-Steam T:A|ref=<ref>[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/ | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Launch InstallHirezService.exe after uninstalling non-Steam T:A|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20151029011613/http://forums.steampowered.com:80/forums/showthread.php?t=2770919#post31364743 Can't install: "cannot find the Hi-Rez installation" - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>}} |
# Uninstall non-Steam T:A (you may want to delete manually all remaining files ; killing a Hirez-related Windows service will be necessary. Windows will tell you) | # Uninstall non-Steam T:A (you may want to delete manually all remaining files ; killing a Hirez-related Windows service will be necessary. Windows will tell you) | ||
# Go to \Steam\SteamApps\common\tribes\Binaries\Redist | # Go to \Steam\SteamApps\common\tribes\Binaries\Redist | ||
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===Stuttering=== | ===Stuttering=== | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
− | {{Fixbox/fix|In the DirectX Control panel, set to version 9 | + | {{Fixbox/fix|In the DirectX Control panel, set to version 9|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}}} |
:* 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 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. | :* 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 Play=== | ==="XINPUT1_3.DLL is missing" when clicking Play=== | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
− | {{Fixbox/fix|Reinstall DirectX}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Reinstall DirectX|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}}} |
Install the [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=35&44F86079-8679-400C-BFF2-9CA5F2BCBDFC=1 DirectX End-User Runtimes]. | Install the [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=35&44F86079-8679-400C-BFF2-9CA5F2BCBDFC=1 DirectX End-User Runtimes]. | ||
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===Stuck on map loading=== | ===Stuck on map loading=== | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
− | {{Fixbox/fix|Verify if anti-virus or firewall isn't blocking the game}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Verify if anti-virus or firewall isn't blocking the game|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}}} |
{{ii}} Please do the following and try to launch a map again after each step to see if this issue is resolved. | {{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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==Issues unresolved== | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
− | :* The player is propelled when they hit certain objects at high speeds | + | :* The player is propelled when they hit certain objects at high speeds (e.g. the flag stand on Raindance, which can throw the player into the air, sometimes hitting the invisible ceiling) |
:* Sometimes, hitting Enter in Chat won't do anything. To solve this, you can only restart the game. | :* Sometimes, hitting Enter in Chat won't do anything. To solve this, you can only restart the game. | ||
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| -resx=800 -resy=600 || Changes game resolution. | | -resx=800 -resy=600 || Changes game resolution. | ||
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+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |metal support = | ||
+ | |metal support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan support = | ||
+ | |vulkan support notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |64-bit executable = unknown | ||
+ | |64-bit executable notes= | ||
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===Middleware=== | ===Middleware=== |
Revision as of 09:49, 20 May 2017
Developers | |
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Hi-Rez Studios | |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 3 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | April 12, 2012 |
Tribes | |
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Subseries of Metaltech | |
Starsiege: Tribes | 1998 |
Tribes 2 | 2001 |
Tribes: Vengeance | 2004 |
Tribes: Ascend | 2012 |
Tribes 3: Rivals | 2024 |
Key points
- Graphics options can be further lowered or heightened by editing Tribes.ini.
- As of version 1.4 the in-game web browser has been removed and the game will no longer install Adobe Flash Player as a prerequisite.[1]
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Developer website | Ultimate Weapons Pack | |||
Steam | Ultimate Weapons Pack |
- All versions require a Hi-Rez Master Account (including Steam).
- The Ultimate Weapons Pack unlocks all classes, perks and equipment.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/17080/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
- Custom/unlisted resolutions can be set by command line parameters.
- Widescreen resolutions are Vert-.
Instructions |
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Field of view (FOV)
FOV 60 | FOV 120 |
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Editing tribes.ini
- An explanation to the various items in the game's ini file can be found here (Google Docs).
- The .ini can be modified to further lower or heighten graphics than the in-game menus allow, remove the native 60 FPS lock or otherwise make specific choices as to what graphics should be shown.
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
German | ||||
French |
Network
- Requires a Hi-Rez Master Account.
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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LAN play | |||
Online play |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | Custom server sessions must be rented through the developer.[2] | |
Direct IP |
Issues unresolved
Crash after pressing Play on AMD graphics cards with Nvidia PhysX installed
- Having Nvidia PhysX installed causes issues with Tribes: Ascend. Uninstalling it fixes the problem but will break games that require PhysX.[3][citation needed]
Issues fixed
Reducing mouse input lag
Instructions |
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No Cursor In EULA And Menu Buttons
Instructions |
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- It takes a few minutes to validate the files and then (if you are experiencing this issue) re-download them.
- 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.
"Decompression Timed Out"
Instructions |
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"Failed to start the Hi-Rez Studios Authenticate And Update Service" or stuck at Validating
Instructions |
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"Cannot find the Hi-Rez installation" (Steam)
Instructions |
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Stuttering
Instructions |
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"XINPUT1_3.DLL is missing" when clicking Play
Instructions |
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Stuck on map loading
Instructions |
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Issues unresolved
- The player is propelled when they hit certain objects at high speeds (e.g. the flag stand on Raindance, which can throw the player into the air, sometimes hitting the invisible ceiling)
- Sometimes, hitting Enter in Chat won't do anything. To solve this, you can only restart the game.
Other information
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.”
Command line parameters
- To input these, start the launcher and click on the cogs in the upper-right corner.
Code | Description |
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-steam | Enables Steam overlay if run outside of Steam. |
-windowed | Runs the game in windowed mode. |
-resx=800 -resy=600 | Changes game resolution. |
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | PhysX |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7 | 7 |
Processor (CPU) | Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or Althon X2 2.7 GHz | Quadcore Intel or AMD |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB Windows XP/ 3 GB Vista, 7 | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 10 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon 3870 or higher, Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT or higher | Nvidia GeForce GTX 560+ or ATI Radeon 6950+ |
Notes
- ↑ File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/17080/
in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (17080) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.