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| − | + | {{ii}} Reportedly working with Nvidia cards.<ref>http://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/ys0jc/amd_users_having_trouble_running_dark_souls/c5yehq9?context=3</ref> | |
| + | # Open [[Task Manager]]. | ||
| + | # Set priority of <code>data.exe</code> to a higher value. | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Adjust settings in DSfix}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Adjust settings in DSfix}} | ||
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{{ii}}Certain areas of the game are more demanding on your hardware causing slowdown in-game. It seems that the engine, when faced with an area where it struggles to render 30 FPS, will cut down to 15FPS. The most famous is Blighttown, but large animated characters can also produce this slowdown. | {{ii}}Certain areas of the game are more demanding on your hardware causing slowdown in-game. It seems that the engine, when faced with an area where it struggles to render 30 FPS, will cut down to 15FPS. The most famous is Blighttown, but large animated characters can also produce this slowdown. | ||
| − | {{++}}Unlock the FPS cap with DSfix (unlockFPS 1), set the frame cap at 30 (FPSlimit 30) and enable Vsync (enableVsync 1) For the most part you will have the same experience, but where the game would usually dip to 15FPS it will only drop as far as it needs to (results | + | {{++}}Unlock the FPS cap with DSfix (unlockFPS 1), set the frame cap at 30 (FPSlimit 30) and enable Vsync (enableVsync 1) For the most part you will have the same experience, but where the game would usually dip to 15FPS it will only drop as far as it needs to (results depend on your machine). |
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{{ii}} Appears that ATI/AMD graphics cards are underutilised. | {{ii}} Appears that ATI/AMD graphics cards are underutilised. | ||
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| + | {{Fixbox/fix|Disable AMD Cool'n'Quiet}} | ||
| + | Disabling AMD Cool 'N Quiet in your BIOS can also fix the issue with low FPS. | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | ====Nvidia Optimus-specific fixes==== | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Force Optimus To Use Nvidia Instead Of Intel Graphics}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Force Optimus To Use Nvidia Instead Of Intel Graphics}} | ||
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| − | === | + | ===Crashes=== |
| + | ====Lifting FPS-cap using DSFix==== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox| | ||
| + | {{Fixbox/fix|Disable Data Execution Prevention (DEP) for DATA.exe}} | ||
| + | # Open the Windows Control Panel | ||
| + | # Search for and open '''System''' | ||
| + | # Open '''Advanced system settings''' | ||
| + | # Go to '''Advanced''' and open '''Settings''' under '''Performance''' | ||
| + | # Go to '''Data Execution Prevention''' and check '''Turn on DEP for all programs and services except those I select:''' | ||
| + | # Add <code>{{p|game}}\DATA\DATA.exe</code> to the list | ||
| + | # Restart your computer | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | ====VSFilter.dll==== | ||
{{ii}} Crash occurs after start screen.<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?p=32497408</ref> | {{ii}} Crash occurs after start screen.<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?p=32497408</ref> | ||
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{{ii}} Crash on startup | {{ii}} Crash on startup | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Reinstall gfwlivesetup.exe|ref=<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=32498251&postcount=19</ref>}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Reinstall gfwlivesetup.exe|ref=<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=32498251&postcount=19</ref>}} | ||
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| − | ===Controller not working=== | + | ===Controller=== |
| + | ====Controller not working==== | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Controller driver reinstall}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Controller driver reinstall}} | ||
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| − | ===DirectInput controllers have wrong mapping=== | + | ====DirectInput controllers have wrong mapping==== |
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{{Fixbox/fix|Use X360ce}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Use X360ce}} | ||
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# Save a file. | # Save a file. | ||
# Open Dark Souls, which should now detect the non-[[Controller:Xbox 360 Controller|Xbox 360 Controller]] as an official [[Controller:Xbox 360 Controller|Xbox 360 Controller]]. | # Open Dark Souls, which should now detect the non-[[Controller:Xbox 360 Controller|Xbox 360 Controller]] as an official [[Controller:Xbox 360 Controller|Xbox 360 Controller]]. | ||
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| + | ===Miscellaneous=== | ||
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| + | ====Black Screen on startup==== | ||
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| + | {{Fixbox/fix|Black Screen on startup}} | ||
| + | If you have a Xbox controller plugged in, try unplugging it then launching the game again | ||
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| + | ====Minimize with multiple monitors==== | ||
| + | {{ii}} When playing with two screens, the game seems to minimize. | ||
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| + | {{Fixbox/fix|CursorLock}} | ||
| + | {{++}} Fix bounds the mouse to a single screen.<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?p=32501436</ref> | ||
| + | # Download [http://www.snakebytestudios.com/projects/apps/cursor-lock/ CursorLock]. | ||
| + | # Open CursorLockSetup.exe | ||
| + | # Shortcut > Program Mode. | ||
| + | # Set <code>darksouls.exe</code> in the 'Open Program' field. | ||
| + | # Set <code>data.exe</code> in the 'Lock Program' field. | ||
| + | # Click 'Create Shortcut', and run the game using this shortcut. | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | ====Progress bar stuck during installation==== | ||
| + | {{ii}} Problem may be caused by setup utility getting stuck whilst installing [[Glossary:DirectX|DirectX]] and [[Games for Windows - LIVE]]. | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| + | {{Fixbox/fix|End Install Processes}} | ||
| + | # Make sure [[Glossary:DirectX|DirectX]] and [[Games for Windows - LIVE]] are individually updated. | ||
| + | # Open the [[Task Manager]] ({{key|Ctrl|Shift|Esc}}) and go to the 'Processes' tab. | ||
| + | # When <code>dxsetup</code> or <code>gfwlsetup</code> show up, cancel the processes. Note: the <code>gfwlsetup</code> may appear only briefly. | ||
| + | # This should allow installation to continue. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| Developers | |
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| From Software | |
| Publishers | |
| Namco Bandai Games | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | August 23, 2012 |
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Warnings
- For Games for Windows - LIVE on Windows 8 or later, install the latest Games for Windows - LIVE software.
| Dark Souls | |
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| Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition | 2012 |
| Dark Souls II | 2014 |
| Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin | 2015 |
| Dark Souls III | 2016 |
| Dark Souls: Remastered | 2018 |
Key points
- Using a controller is highly recommended over keyboard and mouse controls.
- If using keyboard and mouse controls, apply the DSMfix to improve mouse control issues.
- A poor port of the console versions of the game with few configurable options.[1]
- Use DSfix to increase rendering resolution along with many other options.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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| Amazon.com | |
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Completely optional Steam unlock.[2] | |
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- All versions require Games for Windows - LIVE.
Essential improvements
Using DSfix with in-game anti-aliasing enabled causes the game to only use part of the screen.
- HD textures, fonts, and controller button prompts are available to download.
DSfix
- A GUI for DSfix is available for inexperienced users
- DSfix increases the rendering resolution for better visual quality; without it the game outputs anamorphic 1024x720. It also allows the 30fps lock to be lifted, HD or other alternate textures to be used, as well as giving options for anti-aliasing (AA), Screen space ambient occlusion (SSAO), Depth of Field (DOF) blurring, anisotropic filtering (AF) and many other features.
- Raising the FPS cap may introduce clipping problems such as occasionally falling through elevators.
| Instructions |
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1.02 Patch (2013-09-17) breaks compatibility of many mods
The main executable was patched so any mod reliant on locations in the executable/RAM need to be updated.
- DSfix has been updated to version 2.2 which restores all features broken by patch 1.02.
- DSVfix is no longer required as all of its fixes have been implemented into the game.
- DSMfix has been unofficially updated by a fan of the project.[3]
- DSCfix has been reported to be unaffected by the patch.
Skip intro videos
| Instructions |
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DS Connectivity fix by M0tah
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
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| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/211420/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
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| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/211420/pfx/[Note 1] |
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%LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\XLivemust also be backed up.
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
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| Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Borderless fullscreen windowed
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3D support
- The game suffers from poor 3D support.
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High frame rate
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Input settings
Control scheme tips from Tru3Magic.
Keyboard
- Unintuitive default keyboard scheme, for example, 'End' brings up menu (and 'Escape' does nothing).
Mouse
- Mouse controls feel very jittery, with very unintuitive results when the camera collides with a wall or the floor.
| Instructions |
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Controller support
- 'Hot swap' between keyboard and mouse controls and controller is available.[4]
- Use of controller is highly recommended.[5]
- Works well with the DualShock 3 using XInput Wrapper. PS button textures can be found here
Audio settings
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Traditional Chinese | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Korean | ||||
| Polish | ||||
| Russian | ||||
| Spanish |
Network
- Online features require a Microsoft account (optional for offline play).
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Notes | |
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| LAN play | |||
| Online play | |||
Ports
| Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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| TCP | 53,80,443,3074 |
| UDP | 53,88,3074 |
- This game supports Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) for automatic port configuration.
- UPnP is working if the Games for Windows - LIVE Network Settings says "UPnP is available, in use"; if not, refer to this guide.
Issues fixed
Performances issues
General fixes
| Instructions |
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| Instructions |
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Lower-spec machine fixes
| Instructions |
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| Instructions |
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- Certain areas of the game are more demanding on your hardware causing slowdown in-game. It seems that the engine, when faced with an area where it struggles to render 30 FPS, will cut down to 15FPS. The most famous is Blighttown, but large animated characters can also produce this slowdown.
- Unlock the FPS cap with DSfix (unlockFPS 1), set the frame cap at 30 (FPSlimit 30) and enable Vsync (enableVsync 1) For the most part you will have the same experience, but where the game would usually dip to 15FPS it will only drop as far as it needs to (results depend on your machine).
ATI/AMD-specific fixes
- Appears that ATI/AMD graphics cards are underutilised.
| Instructions |
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Nvidia Optimus-specific fixes
| Instructions |
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Crashes
Lifting FPS-cap using DSFix
| Instructions |
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VSFilter.dll
- Crash occurs after start screen.[6]
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Windows 7
- Crash on startup
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Windows 8
| Instructions |
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Controller
Controller not working
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DirectInput controllers have wrong mapping
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Miscellaneous
Black Screen on startup
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Minimize with multiple monitors
- When playing with two screens, the game seems to minimize.
| Instructions |
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Progress bar stuck during installation
- Problem may be caused by setup utility getting stuck whilst installing DirectX and Games for Windows - LIVE.
| Instructions |
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System requirements
| Windows | ||
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| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7 | |
| Processor (CPU) | AMD Phenom II X2 545 3.0 GHz - Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 3.0 GHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 4 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon HD 4870 GeForce 9800 GTX+ |
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Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/211420/. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (211420) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ http://uk.pc.gamespy.com/pc/dark-souls/1225854p1.html
- ↑ http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2901670
- ↑ http://steamcommunity.com/app/211420/discussions/0/864979455329386779/
- ↑ http://uk.pc.gamespy.com/pc/dark-souls/1225854p1.html
- ↑ http://uk.pc.gamespy.com/pc/dark-souls/1225854p1.html
- ↑ http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?p=32497408
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