Difference between revisions of "Alien Swarm"
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==Video settings== | ==Video settings== | ||
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video settings |
| − | | | + | |wsgf link = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/alien-swarm/en |
| − | | | + | |widescreen wsgf award = gold |
| − | | | + | |multimonitor wsgf award = silver |
| − | | | + | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = silver |
| − | | | + | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete |
| − | |multimonitor =true | + | |widescreen resolution = true |
| − | | | + | |widescreen resolution notes= |
| − | |windowed =true | + | |multimonitor = true |
| − | | | + | |multimonitor notes = 21:9 resolutions are selectable under the 16:9 resolution options. Position of HUD elements is incorrect. |
| − | | | + | |ultrawidescreen = true |
| − | | | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = |
| − | |anisotropic =true | + | |4k ultra hd = unknown |
| − | | | + | |4k ultra hd notes = |
| − | |antialiasing =true | + | |windowed = true |
| − | | | + | |windowed notes = |
| − | |vsync =true | + | |borderless windowed = true |
| − | | | + | |borderless windowed notes = |
| + | |anisotropic = true | ||
| + | |anisotropic notes = | ||
| + | |antialiasing = true | ||
| + | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| + | |vsync = true | ||
| + | |vsync notes = | ||
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* [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1384923 Hosting? Do everyone you meet a BIG favor. PLEASE!]: When people connect to your listen server, their client has a "rate" setting. By default it is set at 20,000 (bytes/second). If you're home internet cannot upload 60,000bytes/second (3 people connected) then you're going to have to set a sv_maxrate, to limit each player's rate so that everybody gets their own dedicated chunk of bandwidth, instead of their computers fighting for a piece. | * [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1384923 Hosting? Do everyone you meet a BIG favor. PLEASE!]: When people connect to your listen server, their client has a "rate" setting. By default it is set at 20,000 (bytes/second). If you're home internet cannot upload 60,000bytes/second (3 people connected) then you're going to have to set a sv_maxrate, to limit each player's rate so that everybody gets their own dedicated chunk of bandwidth, instead of their computers fighting for a piece. | ||
| − | == General | + | == General information == |
=== Console Commands === | === Console Commands === | ||
Games running on the source engine can utilize [https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Console_Command_List Source Engine Console Commands] for various tasks. Also check this [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1371124 list of useful Alien Swarm console commands] | Games running on the source engine can utilize [https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Console_Command_List Source Engine Console Commands] for various tasks. Also check this [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1371124 list of useful Alien Swarm console commands] | ||
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Key points
- Runs on low-end hardware
- Game is completely free
- Small community
General information
Availability
- All versions require Steam.
Game data
Save game cloud syncing
Template:Save Game Cloud Syncing
Video settings
Input settings
Issues fixed
Crashes and overheating
- CPU Overheating Issues: This threads walks you through running a simple stress test on your CPU to help you identify whether your cooling equipment is doing it's job.
- Fix for temp problems/crashing: This threads dictates how VSync and multi-core rendering can be adjusted to eliminate problems relating to overheating and crasing. This tip can also increase performance.
- Swarm.exe has stopped working: If you're having problems with
Swarm.execrashing, this Steam Support thread may help you if the problem's related toShaderapidx9.dll. You can check ifShaderapidx9.dllis the cause of the problem by following the instructions on this thread.
Ping & Latency
- Windows 7 Ping Spikes (Fix): This thread explains how to disable a network-throttling feature shipped with Windows 7. It's more likely to fix ping-related problems, but has been reported to assist in FPS also.
- WLAN Optimizer: If you play over a wireless connection, you may occasionally experience 'lag spikes' due to Windows checking periodically for new wireless networks. Using this program, you can disable the 'background scan' and improve your gaming wireless experience.
- Hosting? Do everyone you meet a BIG favor. PLEASE!: When people connect to your listen server, their client has a "rate" setting. By default it is set at 20,000 (bytes/second). If you're home internet cannot upload 60,000bytes/second (3 people connected) then you're going to have to set a sv_maxrate, to limit each player's rate so that everybody gets their own dedicated chunk of bandwidth, instead of their computers fighting for a piece.
General information
Console Commands
Games running on the source engine can utilize Source Engine Console Commands for various tasks. Also check this list of useful Alien Swarm console commands