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{{Infobox game/row/porter|TransGaming Inc.|OS X}} | {{Infobox game/row/porter|TransGaming Inc.|OS X}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|2K Games}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|2K Games|2007-2008}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts|2008-present}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|TransGaming Inc.|OS X}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|TransGaming Inc.|OS X}} | ||
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|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Odyssey}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Odyssey}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 26, 2007}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 26, 2007}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|August 18, 2008|wrapper=Cider}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|August 18, 2008|wrapper=Cider}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | ARPG, RPG }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | Martial arts }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Stylized }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = 7110 | |steam appid = 7110 | ||
|gogcom id = 1207659237 | |gogcom id = 1207659237 | ||
+ | |hltb = 4790 | ||
+ | |igdb = jade-empire-special-edition | ||
+ | |lutris = jade-empire-special-edition | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 26897 |
|wikipedia = Jade Empire | |wikipedia = Jade Empire | ||
|winehq = 4978 | |winehq = 4978 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
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− | ''' | + | {{Introduction |
− | + | |introduction = '''''Jade Empire: Special Edition''''' is an enhanced port of the 2005 [[Glossary:Fantasy|fantasy]] [[Glossary:ARPG|ARPG]] ''Jade Empire'' for the Xbox, featuring improved graphics and extra content (fighting styles, weapons, monsters, Jade Master mode). | |
− | + | ||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://jadeempire.fandom.com/wiki/Main_Page Jade Empire Wiki] |
{{GOG.com links|1207659237|jade_empire_special_edition}} | {{GOG.com links|1207659237|jade_empire_special_edition}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/7110/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/7110/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|7}} disc check. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|7}} disc check. | | Windows }} | ||
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | jade_empire_special_edition | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | jade_empire_special_edition | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| MacApp | id1099295860 | MacApp | | | OS X }} | {{Availability/row| MacApp | id1099295860 | MacApp | | | OS X }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9PJFC8RLNPH5 | Microsoft Store, Origin | Included exclusively with {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}} as part of its version of EA Play. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Origin | jade-empire/jade-empire | Origin | Included with {{Store feature|Origin Access Basic}}. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Origin | jade-empire/jade-empire | Origin | Included with {{Store feature|Origin Access Basic}}. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 7110 | Steam | Included with {{store feature|EA Play}}. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 7110 | Steam | Included with {{store feature|EA Play}}. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B00ICRGZC0 | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |cross-game bonus = | ||
+ | |dlc = | ||
+ | |expansion pack = | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
+ | |subscription gaming service = Available via [[EA Play]]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===[https://www.patreon.com/user?u=44312848 Peixoto's patch]=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Fixes low frame rate | ||
+ | {{ii}} Forced resolution allows high resolution without shrinking the texts on the menus and [[SSAA]]. | ||
+ | |||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Use Configuration Utility|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use Configuration Utility|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Run {{ | + | # Run {{file|{{p|game}}\JadeEmpireConfig.exe}} |
# Go to Video tab and check '''Disable Intro Movies''' | # Go to Video tab and check '''Disable Intro Movies''' | ||
# Select '''Save Settings''' from the Jade Empire menu and close the Utility | # Select '''Save Settings''' from the Jade Empire menu and close the Utility | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename video files|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename video files|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\movies}}. |
# Delete or rename the following files: | # Delete or rename the following files: | ||
<pre>BWlogo.bik | <pre>BWlogo.bik | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\JadeEmpire.ini}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\JadeEmpire.ini}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}} | ||
{{Game data/config|OS X|}} | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Save\}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Save\}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}} | ||
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |discord | + | |discord = |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = true |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = true |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = unknown |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Jade_Empire_launcher_1.png|Configuration Utility Video Options}} | {{Image|Jade_Empire_launcher_1.png|Configuration Utility Video Options}} | ||
{{Image|Jade Empire Video.png|In-game video settings.}} | {{Image|Jade Empire Video.png|In-game video settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/jade-empire | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/jade-empire | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = silver | |widescreen wsgf award = silver | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = 2x or 4x [[FSAA]] can be set only in Configuration Utility. Higher values can be forced through graphics card control panel. For an alternate solution see [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]. | |antialiasing notes = 2x or 4x [[FSAA]] can be set only in Configuration Utility. Higher values can be forced through graphics card control panel. For an alternate solution see [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]. | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = always on | |vsync = always on | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|120 fps = hackable | |120 fps = hackable | ||
|120 fps notes = See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]]. | |120 fps notes = See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]]. | ||
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = false | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} An external Configuration Utility can be accessed with | + | {{ii}} An external Configuration Utility can be accessed with {{file|{{p|game}}\JadeEmpireConfig.exe}}. |
===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Play in a window|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Play in a window|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|JadeEmpire.ini}}. |
# Set <code>Windowed</code> to <code>1</code> | # Set <code>Windowed</code> to <code>1</code> | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Enable anti-aliasing|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Enable anti-aliasing|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|JadeEmpire.ini}}. |
# Set <code>FSAA=1</code>, <code>FSAA=2</code> or <code>FSAA=3</code> to enable 2x, 4x or 8x anti-aliasing respectively. | # Set <code>FSAA=1</code>, <code>FSAA=2</code> or <code>FSAA=3</code> to enable 2x, 4x or 8x anti-aliasing respectively. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|Jade Empire General Controls.png|In-game general control settings.}} | {{Image|Jade Empire General Controls.png|In-game general control settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Jade Empire Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}} | {{Image|Jade Empire Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Jade Empire Gamepad Remapping.png|In-game gamepad button map settings.}} | {{Image|Jade Empire Gamepad Remapping.png|In-game gamepad button map settings.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|controller sensitivity = true | |controller sensitivity = true | ||
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
− | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = false |
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
|xinput controllers = unknown | |xinput controllers = unknown | ||
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|other button prompts = unknown | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
− | |controller hotplug = | + | |controller hotplug = false |
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
− | |haptic feedback = | + | |haptic feedback = false |
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | |simultaneous input = | + | |simultaneous input = true |
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
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{{ii}} Using right stick on 360 wireless controller for looking can be fixed. | {{ii}} Using right stick on 360 wireless controller for looking can be fixed. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Edit JadeEmpire.ini|ref=<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/7110/discussions/0/846940247582317622/#c846940247759532510</ref>|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit JadeEmpire.ini|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/7110/discussions/0/846940247582317622/#c846940247759532510|title=Steam Community|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
− | # Edit | + | # Edit {{file|JadeEmpire.ini}}. |
# Look for the following lines: <br/><code>Look L/R=Left StickX</code><br/><code>Look U/D=Left StickY</code> | # Look for the following lines: <br/><code>Look L/R=Left StickX</code><br/><code>Look U/D=Left StickY</code> | ||
# Change these lines to: <br/><code>Look L/R=Right StickX</code><br/><code>Look U/D=Right StickY</code> | # Change these lines to: <br/><code>Look L/R=Right StickX</code><br/><code>Look U/D=Right StickY</code> | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ===Original Xbox | + | ===Original Xbox controller configuration=== |
<pre> | <pre> | ||
Movement L/R=Left StickX | Movement L/R=Left StickX | ||
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</pre> | </pre> | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Jade Empire Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | {{Image|Jade Empire Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
− | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.0 output with [[Glossary: | + | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.0 output with [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound3D restoration software]]. |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
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|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
|eax support notes = DirectSound3D. | |eax support notes = DirectSound3D. | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{--}}Crashes within seconds of using [[DSOAL]].<ref> | + | {{--}}Crashes within seconds of using [[DSOAL]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Z-oBK7WmYU|title=Jade Empire OpenAL Soft HRTF audio (DSOAL) demonstration|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
{{L10n|content= | {{L10n|content= | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = hackable | |subtitles = hackable | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Improved fan translation that translates lines still in English by ''Clan Dlan'', [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AGAu0-EX7gkNpyTglZZW0KpX6dZowtYc/view?usp=drive_link download]. |
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Issues | + | ==Issues fixed== |
− | ===Cannot | + | ===Cannot save game progress=== |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game [[Windows Compatibility Mode#Privilege Level|as administrator]].|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= |
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
− | ===Config | + | ===Config utility issues / "Can't Find Steam" error=== |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run {{file|JadeEmpireConfig.exe}} in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows Vista SP2.|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= |
− | |||
− | |||
− | {{ | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{ii}} If the issue persists or the config tool freezes at one point while gathering system information on the first launch, try the following: |
− | # Using | + | {{Fixbox|description=Create a configuration file|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= |
− | # Save it to the | + | # Using a text editor, create a blank text file and name it {{file|SystemInformation.xml}}. |
− | # Copy the {{file|Steam.dll}} file from the {{P|steam}} into | + | # Save it to the {{folder|{{P|game}}\data}} |
− | {{ii}} This will effectively bypass the config tool | + | # Copy the {{file|Steam.dll}} file from the {{folder|{{P|steam}}}} into {{folder|{{P|game}}}}. |
+ | {{ii}} This will effectively bypass the config tool. This should also fix the "Can't Find Steam" error. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ===Stuttering | + | ===Stuttering graphics=== |
− | {{ii}} When | + | {{ii}} When the computer has been up for a while (at least a week) or the Fast Boot option is enabled in Windows 8 or newer, the game will continually stutter regardless of the framerate, hardware capability, or operating system. The game sets its pacing by using the Windows API QueryPerformanceCounter that returns a monotonically increasing total count of CPU cycles since boot. When it gets past 2<sup>40</sup>, the game becomes unplayable. At that point, the only option is to reboot the computer. |
{{Fixbox|description=Override QueryPerformanceCounter|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=197207529|title=Steam Community :: Guide :: How to fix poor performance/stuttering in Jade Empire|date=2020-10-13}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Override QueryPerformanceCounter|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=197207529|title=Steam Community :: Guide :: How to fix poor performance/stuttering in Jade Empire|date=2020-10-13}}</ref>|fix= | ||
# [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2033-jade-empire-stutter-fix/ Download the fix] | # [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2033-jade-empire-stutter-fix/ Download the fix] | ||
− | # Extract it, and put the d3d9.dll file | + | # Extract it, and put the {{file|d3d9.dll}} file into {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ===Crash | + | ===Crash when installed in a storage space=== |
The game will refuse to run when installed on a drive which is managed by a Storage Space on Windows 8 and later. | The game will refuse to run when installed on a drive which is managed by a Storage Space on Windows 8 and later. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install the game on a drive that is not a Storage Space|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}}} |
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 9 | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |mac os x powerpc app = | + | |mac os x powerpc app = false |
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = true | |macos intel 64-bit app = true | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{++}} Integrates popular Jade Empire mods, see main page for more details. | {{++}} Integrates popular Jade Empire mods, see main page for more details. | ||
{{++}} Expands gameplay by adding new styles and weapon upgrades. | {{++}} Expands gameplay by adding new styles and weapon upgrades. | ||
− | {{++}} | + | {{++}} Includes multiple bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements, such as improved mechanics. |
− | + | {{--}} Incompatible with some mods. Incompatible mods listed on the main page. | |
− | {{--}} | ||
{{--}} Development stopped, Last version was released on Jul 17, 2011. | {{--}} Development stopped, Last version was released on Jul 17, 2011. | ||
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|recCPU = Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz | ||
+ | |recCPU2 = AMD Athlon 64 | ||
|recRAM = 1 GB | |recRAM = 1 GB | ||
|recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 6800 series | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 6800 series | ||
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{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = OS X | |OSfamily = OS X | ||
− | |ref = <ref> | + | |ref = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.aspyr.com/games/jade-empire-special-edition|title=Jade Empire: Special Edition - Aspyr|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|minOS = 10.10.5 | |minOS = 10.10.5 |
Revision as of 14:06, 3 May 2024
Developers | |
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BioWare | |
Windows | LTI Gray Matter |
macOS (OS X) | TransGaming Inc. |
Publishers | |
2007-2008 | 2K Games |
2008-present | Electronic Arts |
OS X | TransGaming Inc. |
Engines | |
Odyssey | |
Release dates | |
Windows | February 26, 2007 |
macOS (OS X) (Cider) | August 18, 2008 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | ARPG, RPG |
Sports | Martial arts |
Art styles | Stylized |
Themes | Fantasy |
Jade Empire: Special Edition is an enhanced port of the 2005 fantasy ARPG Jade Empire for the Xbox, featuring improved graphics and extra content (fighting styles, weapons, monsters, Jade Master mode).
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SecuROM 7 DRM disc check. | |||
GOG.com | ||||
Mac App Store | ||||
Microsoft Store | Included exclusively with Xbox Game Pass for PC as part of its version of EA Play. | |||
Origin | Included with EA Play. | |||
Steam | Included with EA Play (Steam). | |||
Amazon.com (unavailable) |
Monetization
Type | Notes |
---|---|
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Subscription gaming service | Available via EA Play. |
Essential improvements
Peixoto's patch
- Fixes low frame rate
- Forced resolution allows high resolution without shrinking the texts on the menus and SSAA.
Skip intro videos
Use Configuration Utility[citation needed] |
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Alternatively, close the Utility first and click Yes when prompted to save |
Change JadeEmpire.ini[citation needed] |
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Delete/rename video files[citation needed] |
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BWlogo.bik GSL_short.bik GrayMatr.bik publisher.bik |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\JadeEmpire.ini[Note 1] |
Microsoft Store | |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/7110/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Save\[Note 1] |
Microsoft Store | |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/7110/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Origin | ||
Steam Cloud | ||
Xbox Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | HUD is stretched, and some resolutions not listed: see Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | Use Centered HUD fix. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | 2x or 4x FSAA can be set only in Configuration Utility. Higher values can be forced through graphics card control panel. For an alternate solution see Anti-aliasing (AA). | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS | 30 FPS cap; see High frame rate. | ||
120+ FPS | See High frame rate. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
- An external Configuration Utility can be accessed with
<path-to-game>\JadeEmpireConfig.exe
.
Widescreen resolution
Set resolution[citation needed] |
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Windowed
Play in a window[citation needed] |
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Anti-aliasing (AA)
Enable anti-aliasing[citation needed] |
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High frame rate
- Using this fix will speed up the cloth physics, as well as the grass and cloud animations.
Increasing FPS[citation needed] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | Unlike the original Xbox version, camera control rotates the player character, instead of rotating around the character like in a 3D platformer or 3D action game. | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Wireless controller right analogue stick
- Using right stick on 360 wireless controller for looking can be fixed.
Edit JadeEmpire.ini[1] |
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Original Xbox controller configuration
Movement L/R=Left StickX Movement U/D=Left StickY Look L/R=Right StickX Look U/D=Right StickY Menu=Button 8 Combat Pause=Button 7 Fight Style 1=Hat 1 Fight Style 2=Hat 1 Fight Style 3=Hat 1 Fight Style 4=Hat 1 Attack=Button 1 Block=Button 2 Strong Attack=Button 3 Focus=Button 4 Chi Strike=Button 6 Chi Heal=Button 5 Target Left=Left StickZ Target Right=Right StickZ No Target=- Free Look=Button 10
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | Up to 7.0 output with DirectSound3D restoration software. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | DirectSound3D. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Traditional Chinese | Origin and retail versions only | |||
Czech | Not available on Steam | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Not available on Steam, the language files available. | |||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Not available on Steam | |||
Russian | Not available on Steam | |||
Spanish | Official translation. | |||
Spanish | Improved fan translation that translates lines still in English by Clan Dlan, download. |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | G3D, Z3D, DirectVR Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
Issues fixed
Cannot save game progress
Run the game as administrator.[citation needed] |
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Config utility issues / "Can't Find Steam" error
Run JadeEmpireConfig.exe in compatibility mode for Windows Vista SP2.[citation needed]
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- If the issue persists or the config tool freezes at one point while gathering system information on the first launch, try the following:
Create a configuration file[citation needed] |
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Stuttering graphics
- When the computer has been up for a while (at least a week) or the Fast Boot option is enabled in Windows 8 or newer, the game will continually stutter regardless of the framerate, hardware capability, or operating system. The game sets its pacing by using the Windows API QueryPerformanceCounter that returns a monotonically increasing total count of CPU cycles since boot. When it gets past 240, the game becomes unplayable. At that point, the only option is to reboot the computer.
Override QueryPerformanceCounter[3] |
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Notes
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Crash when installed in a storage space
The game will refuse to run when installed on a drive which is managed by a Storage Space on Windows 8 and later.
Install the game on a drive that is not a Storage Space[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c | |
Shader Model support | 2.0 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Cutscenes | Bink Video | 1.8 |
Modifications
Jade Empire in Style
- ModDB page can be found here.
- Integrates popular Jade Empire mods, see main page for more details.
- Expands gameplay by adding new styles and weapon upgrades.
- Includes multiple bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements, such as improved mechanics.
- Incompatible with some mods. Incompatible mods listed on the main page.
- Development stopped, Last version was released on Jul 17, 2011.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 1.8 GHz AMD Athlon XP 1800+ |
Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz AMD Athlon 64 |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 6200 ATI Radeon 9500 DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 2.0 support |
Nvidia GeForce 6800 series ATI Radeon X600 |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum[4] | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.10.5 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5 2.2 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GT 330M ATI Radeon HD 3870 Intel HD Graphics 3000 256 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (7110) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Steam Community - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Jade Empire OpenAL Soft HRTF audio (DSOAL) demonstration - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Steam Community :: Guide :: How to fix poor performance/stuttering in Jade Empire - last accessed on 2020-10-13
- ↑ Jade Empire: Special Edition - Aspyr - last accessed on May 2023