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− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC, Subscription gaming service }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | | ref= }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | | ref= }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer}} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer}} | ||
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|strategywiki = Mass Effect | |strategywiki = Mass Effect | ||
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|wikipedia = Mass Effect (video game) | |wikipedia = Mass Effect (video game) | ||
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− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
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+ | |release history = | ||
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+ | |current state = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/841-mass-effect-mouse-fix/ Mass Effect Mouse Fix] to remove the game's mouse acceleration. | ||
+ | Additionally, the game requires installation of [[PhysX#System Software versions|PhysX legacy driver]] to [[#Game does not start|start reliably]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | activation, disc, actlimit | Originally {{DRM|SecuROM|7.37.0007|SecuROM PA}}<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20081114123334/http://www.daemon-tools.cc/dtcc/gamedb.php?letter=M Game Database - THE DAEMONS HOME] (retrieved)</ref> with a | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | activation, disc, actlimit | Originally {{DRM|SecuROM|7.37.0007|SecuROM PA}}<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20081114123334/http://www.daemon-tools.cc/dtcc/gamedb.php?letter=M Game Database - THE DAEMONS HOME] (retrieved)</ref> with a 3 machine limit.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20080513173751/http://masseffect.bioware.com/forums/viewtopic.html?topic=629227&forum=125 Mass Effect Community - Mass Effect for PC System Specs, SecuROM and FAQ Part 2] (retrieved)</ref> Patch 1.02 updates to {{DRM|SecuROM|7.40.0006|SecuROM PA}} and raise limit to 5.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20100208213911/https://tweakguides.com/ME_4.html Mass Effect Tweak Guide - TweakGuides.com] (retrieved)</ref> A [https://activate.ea.com/deauthorize/ De-Authorization Tool] is available. Online activation can be [https://web.archive.org/web/20090829201952/http://meforums.bioware.com:80/viewtopic.html?topic=691683&forum=125&sp=0#6627455 optionally] replaced with disk check.<br>Custom {{term|DRM}} code may sabotage the game by disabling the saving mechanism and causing the galactic map to crash the game. | Origin | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v4}}. Only in Hungary and Czech Republic. The provided keys are invalid to Origin. Contact Origin Support to verify them. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v4}}. Only in Hungary and Czech Republic. The provided keys are invalid to Origin. Contact Origin Support to verify them. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | {{DRM|StarForce|5.50.011.005}}.<ref>[http://www.snowforum.ru/forums/?board=me&action=list&thread=136214 Mass Effect - Ролевые игры - SnowForum]</ref> Only in Russia. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | {{DRM|StarForce|5.50.011.005}}.<ref>[http://www.snowforum.ru/forums/?board=me&action=list&thread=136214 Mass Effect - Ролевые игры - SnowForum]</ref> Only in Russia. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Amazon.co.uk | B00SLWLP6M | Origin | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Amazon.co.uk | B00SLWLP6M | Origin | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9NVB51LMXLJF | Microsoft Store, Origin | Included exclusively with {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}} as part of its version of EA Play. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Origin | mass-effect/mass-effect | Origin | Included with {{Store feature|Origin Access Basic}}. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Origin | mass-effect/mass-effect | Origin | Included with {{Store feature|Origin Access Basic}}. | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 17460 | Steam | Included with {{Store feature|EA Play}}.<br>Some<ref> | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 17460 | Steam | Included with {{Store feature|EA Play}}.<br>Some<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/17460/discussions/0/208684375413220263/#c208684375417398911|title=I'm thinking of getting the origin version :: Steam Community Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/17460/discussions/0/405693392914482197/|title=Cant redeem the game on origin :: Steam Community Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref> keys could be redeemed directly on Origin,<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/17460/discussions/0/864949037784008869/#c864949483141158480|title=Unable to install Mass Effect :: Steam Community Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref name=redeemmagic>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/17460/discussions/0/630800445964272259/#c630800446874493049 Regestered ME at origin to get my dlc but :: Steam Community Discussions]</ref> but they ceased to be handed out in February 2021. Contact EA and/or Steam Support if still wanting it.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/17460/discussions/0/3112519935866909355/?ctp=3#c4677521348350873678|title=DLCs fail to install ??? :: Steam Community Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/17460/discussions/0/3112519935872538908/?ctp=2|title=cd key :: Steam Community Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref><br/>{{--}} DLCs [[#DLC and expansion packs|won't install]] out of the box anymore | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1581-3 | Origin | Mass Effect Trilogy. | | Windows | unavailable }} | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1581-3 | Origin | Mass Effect Trilogy. | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | mass-effect-trilogy | Origin | Mass Effect Trilogy. | | Windows | unavailable }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | mass-effect-trilogy | Origin | Mass Effect Trilogy. | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
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==Monetization== | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |cross-game bonus = | ||
+ | |dlc = The DLC include story missions, challenges and items. | ||
+ | |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]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
{{++}} Origin version automatically includes all DLC (existing Origin owners can install the latest update to get the DLC)<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160731091749/https://forum.bioware.com/topic/550788-pinnacle-station/#entry19176261 Pinnacle Station? - The BioWare Forum] (retrieved)</ref>. | {{++}} Origin version automatically includes all DLC (existing Origin owners can install the latest update to get the DLC)<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160731091749/https://forum.bioware.com/topic/550788-pinnacle-station/#entry19176261 Pinnacle Station? - The BioWare Forum] (retrieved)</ref>. | ||
− | {{++}} [https://help.ea.com/en-us/help/faq/dlc-for-classic-games/#masseffect Separate installers] have been made free and are available for other game releases. See [[# | + | {{++}} [https://help.ea.com/en-us/help/faq/dlc-for-classic-games/#masseffect Separate installers] have been made free and are available for other game releases. See [[#Patches & Downloadable Content|Patches & Downloadable Content]] for non-EFIGS regions. |
{{--}} The Steam version built-in CD key (required for the DLCs license) has been removed. See [[#DLC installation fails at the end|DLC installation fails at the end]] to fix. | {{--}} The Steam version built-in CD key (required for the DLCs license) has been removed. See [[#DLC installation fails at the end|DLC installation fails at the end]] to fix. | ||
{{DLC/row| Bring Down the Sky | Separate online registration is no longer required since 2012.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20151007104921/http://forum.bioware.com/topic/266007-updated-april-2012-pc-bring-down-the-sky-download-and-install-instructions/ [UPDATED April 2012<nowiki>]</nowiki> PC - Bring Down the Sky Download and Install Instructions - The BioWare Forum] (retrieved)</ref> | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Bring Down the Sky | Separate online registration is no longer required since 2012.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20151007104921/http://forum.bioware.com/topic/266007-updated-april-2012-pc-bring-down-the-sky-download-and-install-instructions/ [UPDATED April 2012<nowiki>]</nowiki> PC - Bring Down the Sky Download and Install Instructions - The BioWare Forum] (retrieved)</ref> | Windows }} | ||
− | {{DLC/row| Pinnacle Station | Bundled with new<ref> | + | {{DLC/row| Pinnacle Station | Bundled with new<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/17460/discussions/0/613937306806396842/#c613937942987340031|title=Pinnacle Station DLC free on Origin :: Steam Community Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/17460/discussions/0/522730701026036339/?ctp=2#c41973820597693884|title=DLC included? :: Steam Community Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref> Origin activations after the Trilogy release<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://answers.ea.com/t5/Mass-Effect-1/Pinnacle-Station-DLC-Mass-Effect-on-PC/td-p/5686556#M7360|title=Solved: Pinnacle Station DLC Mass Effect on PC - Answer HQ|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref name=redeemmagic/>, free for everyone since the BioWare Social Network shutdown.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/17460/discussions/0/45350790799139235/#c152390014793282198|title=Does steam version have bring down the sky and pinnacle station? :: Steam Community Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref> | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Move, delete or rename files|ref=<ref name="Tweakguides">{{Refurl|url=https://tweakguides.pcgamingwiki.com/ME_10.html|title=TweakGuides.com - Mass Effect Tweak Guide|date=2016-8-9}}</ref>|fix= |
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\BioGame\CookedPC\Movies}}. |
− | # | + | # Move, delete or rename {{file|BWLogo.bik}}, {{file|db_standard.bik}} and {{file|ME_EAsig_720p_v2_raw.bik}}. |
}} | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://www.nexusmods.com/masseffect/mods/68 Quick Startup] mod|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://www.nexusmods.com/masseffect/mods/68 Quick Startup] mod|fix= | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ===Patches=== | + | ===Patches & Downloadable Content=== |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} All patches & DLCs are available at [https://www.patches-scrolls.com/mass_effect.php The Patches Scrolls]. The Steam and Origin versions are already patched to the latest version, but steam lacks the DLCs. |
====[https://www.nexusmods.com/masseffect/mods/114 ME1 Recalibrated]==== | ====[https://www.nexusmods.com/masseffect/mods/114 ME1 Recalibrated]==== | ||
{{++}} Fixes bugs not resolved by the official patches | {{++}} Fixes bugs not resolved by the official patches | ||
− | {{ii}} Text-wording adjustments are only available with the English localization | + | {{ii}} Text-wording adjustments are only available with the English localization. |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Bioware\Mass Effect\Config\}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Bioware\Mass Effect\Config\}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} The [[Store:Origin|Origin/EA App]] version stores activation in {{folder|{{p|programdata}}\Electronic Arts\EA Services\License\1003344.dlf}}. |
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Bioware\Mass Effect\Save\}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Bioware\Mass Effect\Save\}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|gog galaxy notes = | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
|origin = true | |origin = true | ||
− | |origin notes = <ref> | + | |origin notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.ea.com/news/origin-85-delivers-custom-avatars-and-more|title=Origin 8.5 Introduces Custom Avatars And Extends Cloud Storage - EA News|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|steam cloud = false | |steam cloud = false | ||
|steam cloud notes = | |steam cloud notes = | ||
|ubisoft connect = | |ubisoft connect = | ||
|ubisoft connect notes = | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
− | |xbox cloud = | + | |xbox cloud = unknown |
|xbox cloud notes = | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|anisotropic notes = Point, Linear and Anisotropic.<br>4 samples by default, see [[#Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]] for up to 16. | |anisotropic notes = Point, Linear and Anisotropic.<br>4 samples by default, see [[#Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]] for up to 16. | ||
|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = Every [[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)#Traditional methods|sampling-based]] method alters lights intensity.<ref> | + | |antialiasing notes = Every [[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)#Traditional methods|sampling-based]] method alters lights intensity.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://gist.github.com/starkgate/70b8ee9e45f49d9576451aaee3dae053#comments|title=Recommended Nvidia Profile Inspector settings for the Mass Effect Trilogy|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|upscaling = unknown | |upscaling = unknown | ||
|upscaling tech = | |upscaling tech = | ||
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|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
− | |60 fps notes = | + | |60 fps notes = In-game UI runs at a capped 30FPS. |
|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]]. Framerates above ~70FPS start to noticeably skew vehicles physics (including constant bounciness and a wobbling suspension sound). |
|hdr = hackable | |hdr = hackable | ||
|hdr notes = See [[#High dynamic range display (HDR)|High dynamic range display (HDR)]]. | |hdr notes = See [[#High dynamic range display (HDR)|High dynamic range display (HDR)]]. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Fix camera FOV permanently with a key binding|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Fix camera FOV permanently with a key binding|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://hamstergene.github.io/posts/2012-11-27-fixing-mass-effect-fov/|title=How to actually fix FOV in Mass Effect · Eugene Homyakov|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
<ol> | <ol> | ||
<li>Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].</li> | <li>Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].</li> | ||
− | <li>Open | + | <li>Open {{file|BIOInput.ini}}.</li> |
<li>Find the <code>[BIOC_Base.BioPlayerInput]</code> section, and add the following period binding to it.</li> | <li>Find the <code>[BIOC_Base.BioPlayerInput]</code> section, and add the following period binding to it.</li> | ||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
Bindings=(Name="Period",Command="set BioCameraBehaviorFollow CAMERA_FOV 100 | set BioCameraBehaviorZoom CAMERA_FOV 40") | Bindings=(Name="Period",Command="set BioCameraBehaviorFollow CAMERA_FOV 100 | set BioCameraBehaviorZoom CAMERA_FOV 40") | ||
</pre> | </pre> | ||
− | <li>Get to a stage when | + | <li>Get to a stage when Shepard can run around, and hit the {{key|.}} (period) key. This needs to be done only once per session.</li> |
</ol> | </ol> | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} This fix sets the FOV to 100 and does not mess up conversations or cutscenes. | + | {{ii}} This fix sets the FOV to 100 and does not mess up conversations or cutscenes. Other values can be tried (default is 75). |
}} | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Use ThirteenAG's Mass Effect Trilogy FOV Fix|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use ThirteenAG's Mass Effect Trilogy FOV Fix|fix= | ||
# Download the archive from [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#masseffect here]. | # Download the archive from [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#masseffect here]. | ||
− | # Download and extract the archive to the game directory, where the exe is located ( | + | # Download and extract the archive to the game directory, where the exe is located ({{folder|Binaries}} or {{folder|Binaries\Win32}}) |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
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# Close the game. Make sure you haven't set the game to run in compatibility mode for XP nor Vista, the former causes borderless to be glitchy and the latter leads to a crash. Compatibility mode for 7 (if you're running 8+) is fine, should you need it. | # Close the game. Make sure you haven't set the game to run in compatibility mode for XP nor Vista, the former causes borderless to be glitchy and the latter leads to a crash. Compatibility mode for 7 (if you're running 8+) is fine, should you need it. | ||
# Install [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Gaming|Borderless Gaming]]. | # Install [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Gaming|Borderless Gaming]]. | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\BioGame\Splash}}. |
− | # Delete or rename | + | # Delete or rename {{file|Splash.bmp}}, this prevents Borderless Gaming from making the splash window borderless, as this causes a crash for unknown reasons. Be aware that the MEUITM mod adds a new splash image, so be sure to re-delete/rename it again should you choose to install/reinstall it. |
# Run the game and wait for it to get to the main menu. | # Run the game and wait for it to get to the main menu. | ||
# Run Borderless Gaming, click <code>Mass Effect</code> on the left panel, click the arrow pointing to the right. | # Run Borderless Gaming, click <code>Mass Effect</code> on the left panel, click the arrow pointing to the right. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=High quality AF|ref=<ref name="Experience">{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160126200846/http://forum.bioware.com/topic/215916-making-the-most-of-your-me1-pc-experience-maximizing-graphics-and-sound|title=Making the most of your ME1 PC Experience, maximizing graphics and sound. - The BioWare Forum|date=2016-8-9}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=High quality AF|ref=<ref name="Experience">{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160126200846/http://forum.bioware.com/topic/215916-making-the-most-of-your-me1-pc-experience-maximizing-graphics-and-sound|title=Making the most of your ME1 PC Experience, maximizing graphics and sound. - The BioWare Forum|date=2016-8-9}}</ref>|fix= | ||
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|BIOEngine.ini}}. |
# Go to <code>[SystemSettings]</code> section and edit the following values like below | # Go to <code>[SystemSettings]</code> section and edit the following values like below | ||
<pre>Trilinear=TRUE</pre> | <pre>Trilinear=TRUE</pre> | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Change frame rate smoothing|ref=<ref name="Tweakguides"/>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Change frame rate smoothing|ref=<ref name="Tweakguides"/>|fix= | ||
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|BIOEngine.ini}}. |
# Search and change <code>bSmoothFrameRate</code> to <code>FALSE</code> '''or''' raise <code>MaxSmoothedFrameRate</code> value. | # Search and change <code>bSmoothFrameRate</code> to <code>FALSE</code> '''or''' raise <code>MaxSmoothedFrameRate</code> value. | ||
# Save file. | # Save file. | ||
{{ii}} For more information, see the [[Engine:Unreal Engine 3#Smoothed frame rate|Unreal Engine 3 page]]. | {{ii}} For more information, see the [[Engine:Unreal Engine 3#Smoothed frame rate|Unreal Engine 3 page]]. | ||
+ | {{--}} High FPS affects vehicles physics (including constant bounciness and a wobbling suspension sound). | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Disable DOF|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Disable DOF|fix= | ||
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
− | # Open {{ | + | # Open {{file|BIOEngine.ini}}. |
# Search and change <code>DepthOfField</code> to <code>FALSE</code>. | # Search and change <code>DepthOfField</code> to <code>FALSE</code>. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===[[Glossary:High dynamic range (HDR)|High dynamic range display (HDR)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:High dynamic range (HDR)|High dynamic range display (HDR)]]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Use [[Special K]] after D3D11 upgrade|ref=<ref>[https://wiki.special-k.info/en/SpecialK/dgVoodoo#enable-hdr-retrofit-for-directx-9-games dgVoodoo 2 | Special K - The Official Wiki]</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[Special K]] after D3D11 upgrade|ref=<ref>[https://wiki.special-k.info/en/SpecialK/dgVoodoo#enable-hdr-retrofit-for-directx-9-games dgVoodoo 2 | Special K - The Official Wiki]</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # Set the game to run in | + | # Set the game to run in windowed mode. |
− | # Install [[DgVoodoo 2#DirectX 9| | + | # Install [[DgVoodoo 2#DirectX 9|dgVoodoo 2]] in {{folder|{{p|game}}\Binaries}}. |
− | # Use its configuration utility to force Appearance to ''Windowed'', and the DirectX Videocard VRAM the closest to your GPU. | + | # Use its configuration utility to force Appearance to ''Windowed'', the highest available Direct3D 11 feature level API, and the DirectX Videocard VRAM the closest to your GPU. |
# [https://discourse.differentk.fyi/ Download Special K]. | # [https://discourse.differentk.fyi/ Download Special K]. | ||
− | # Install it locally into the aforementioned game folder with | + | # Install it locally into the aforementioned game folder with {{file|SpecialK32.dll}} renamed to {{file|dinput8.dll}}. |
# Start the game, and from the SpecialK UI ({{key|Ctrl|Shift|Backspace}}) make sure Active Render API is ''D3D9→11''. | # Start the game, and from the SpecialK UI ({{key|Ctrl|Shift|Backspace}}) make sure Active Render API is ''D3D9→11''. | ||
− | # From the Compatibility Settings, disable support for the D3D9 render backend | + | # From the Compatibility Settings, disable support for the D3D9 render backend |
− | + | :* if nothing shows up set <code>d3d9</code> and <code>d3d9ex</code> to '''false''' in the newly created <code>dinput8.ini</code> and launch the game again | |
− | + | <ol><li value="8"> Set an <tt>Override Resolution</tt> by clicking once over <tt>Window Resolution</tt></li></ol> | |
− | + | :* if targetting fullscreen, make sure to first enable ''Borderless'' and ''Fullscreen Borderless'' under Window Management | |
+ | <ol><li value="9"> Follow the remainder of the [[Special K#High dynamic range (HDR)|Special K HDR guide]].</li></ol> | ||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{--}} Resolution cannot be adjusted anymore in-game, but only with [[#Configuration file(s) location|<code>StartupResolution</code>]] and [[Special K#Configuration file(s) location|<code>OverrideRes</code>]] in the .ini files. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===[[Controller|Controller support]]=== | ===[[Controller|Controller support]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Add reinstated controller functionality|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Add reinstated controller functionality|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://me3explorer.freeforums.org/me1-controller-support-power-wheel-beta-t2036.html|title=ME1 Controller Support (Power Wheel) - ME3 Explorer Toolset Forums|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Download [https://www.nexusmods.com/masseffect/mods/60/ ME1 Controller Support] mod | # Download [https://www.nexusmods.com/masseffect/mods/60/ ME1 Controller Support] mod | ||
− | # Extract | + | # Extract {{folder|Config}} content to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]] |
− | # Extract | + | # Extract {{folder|Mass Effect}} content to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
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===[[Controller|Simultaneous mouse and joystick support]]=== | ===[[Controller|Simultaneous mouse and joystick support]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Enable joystick move to be used with mouse|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Enable joystick move to be used with mouse|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://old.reddit.com/r/SteamController/comments/egwfe6/how_to_use_mouse_joystick_move_for_mass_effect_13/|title=How to use Mouse & Joystick move for Mass Effect 1-3 : SteamController - Reddit|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
− | # Navigate to | + | # Navigate to {{folder|{{p|userprofile\documents}}\Bioware\Mass Effect\Config}}. |
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|BIOEngine.ini}} and under <tt>[WinDrv.WindowsClient]</tt> add the line: |
<pre>AllowJoystickInput=True</pre> | <pre>AllowJoystickInput=True</pre> | ||
− | <ol><li value="3"> Open up | + | <ol><li value="3"> Open up {{file|BIOInput.ini}} and under <tt>[BIOC_Base.BioPlayerInput]</tt> add the lines:</li></ol> |
<pre> | <pre> | ||
Bindings=(Name="XboxTypeS_LeftX",Command="Axis aStrafe Speed=1.0 DeadZone=0.3") | Bindings=(Name="XboxTypeS_LeftX",Command="Axis aStrafe Speed=1.0 DeadZone=0.3") | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = <code>CS</code> | + | |notes = <code>CS</code> Retail only. Pinnacle Station wasn't translated. |
|ref = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110226120056/http://www.cdprojekt.cz/wszystko_o_grze.asp?gid=530&action=ShowGame|title=CDProjekt.cz - Mass Effect|date=2016-8-24}}</ref><ref>[http://cestinybeta.rpgcitadela.cz/portfolio/mass-effect-1/ RPGčeštiny | České fanouškovské lokalizace her » Mass Effect 1]</ref> | |ref = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110226120056/http://www.cdprojekt.cz/wszystko_o_grze.asp?gid=530&action=ShowGame|title=CDProjekt.cz - Mass Effect|date=2016-8-24}}</ref><ref>[http://cestinybeta.rpgcitadela.cz/portfolio/mass-effect-1/ RPGčeštiny | České fanouškovské lokalizace her » Mass Effect 1]</ref> | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [https://prekladyher.eu/preklady/mass-effect-1.329/ download]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = <code>HU</code> | + | |notes = <code>HU</code> Retail only. Pinnacle Station wasn't translated. |
|ref = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090131134848/http://cdprojekt.hu/gra.asp?gid=71|title=CD Projekt|date=2016-8-24}}</ref> | |ref = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090131134848/http://cdprojekt.hu/gra.asp?gid=71|title=CD Projekt|date=2016-8-24}}</ref> | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Korean | |language = Korean | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = hackable |
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = hackable |
|notes = A Korean fan translation for the game should be available [https://cafe.naver.com/masseffect2hangul here]. | |notes = A Korean fan translation for the game should be available [https://cafe.naver.com/masseffect2hangul here]. | ||
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = <code>PL</code> ( | + | |notes = <code>PL</code> (subtitles), <code>PLPC</code> (dubbing). <br> Retail only. Patch for digital releases can be found [https://mega.nz/folder/z9tB3TrY#3uZGBd_Uh6os6reON8qKVA here] ('''Subs only''' and '''fully dubbed''' versions). |
− | |ref = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110916032627/http://www.cdprojekt.pl/game/1990/Mass_Effect|title=CD Projekt: Gra - Mass Effect|date=2016-8-24}}</ref><ref>[https://forum.gram.pl/temat/32568-mass-effect-pc-temat-ogolny/?page=243#comment-3628650 Mass Effect PC - temat ogólny - O grach - forum gram.pl]</ref> | + | |ref = |
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Pinnacle Station wasn't officially translated. | ||
+ | |ref = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110916032627/http://www.cdprojekt.pl/game/1990/Mass_Effect|title=CD Projekt: Gra - Mass Effect|date=2016-8-24}}</ref><ref>[https://forum.gram.pl/temat/32568-mass-effect-pc-temat-ogolny/?page=243#comment-3628650 Mass Effect PC - temat ogólny - O grach - forum gram.pl]</ref> Fan translation for Pinnacle Station can be found [http://grajpopolsku.pl/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=1929#p35794 here]. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = hackable | |subtitles = hackable | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Fan translation, [http://s1.ttriber.com/traducoes/download/cdn/453275/mass_effect_br-v1.01%5Bwww.tribogamer.com%5D.exe download]. |
|ref = <ref>[https://tribogamer.com/traducoes/260_traducao-do-mass-effect-para-portugues-do-brasil.html Tradução do Mass Effect para Português do Brasil - Tribo Gamer]</ref> | |ref = <ref>[https://tribogamer.com/traducoes/260_traducao-do-mass-effect-para-portugues-do-brasil.html Tradução do Mass Effect para Português do Brasil - Tribo Gamer]</ref> | ||
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = <code>RA</code>. | + | |notes = <code>RU</code> (subtitles), <code>RA</code> (dubbing). <br> Retail only. Patch for digital release [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1903395735 here]. <br> Pinnacle Station wasn't translated. |
|ref = <ref>[http://www.snowforum.ru/forums/?board=me&action=list&thread=158775 Mass Effect - Ролевые игры - SnowForum]</ref> | |ref = <ref>[http://www.snowforum.ru/forums/?board=me&action=list&thread=158775 Mass Effect - Ролевые игры - SnowForum]</ref> | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Russian | |language = Russian | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = hackable |
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = hackable |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Fan translation for Pinnacle Station, [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/mass_effect/files/4932.html download]. |
− | |fan = | + | |fan = true |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = hackable | |subtitles = hackable | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Fan translation, [https://forum.donanimhaber.com/mass-effect-100-turkce-yama--133793691 download]. |
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
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# Install the game in the desired localized language. | # Install the game in the desired localized language. | ||
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|BIOEngine.ini}}. |
# In section section <tt>[Engine.Engine]</tt>, set <code>Language=YYY</code>. | # In section section <tt>[Engine.Engine]</tt>, set <code>Language=YYY</code>. | ||
# Browse back one directory and go to <code>Published\CookedPC\Packages\Dialog</code> (create the missing folders) | # Browse back one directory and go to <code>Published\CookedPC\Packages\Dialog</code> (create the missing folders) | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Separate dubbing from captioning|ref=<ref>[https://old.reddit.com/r/masseffect/comments/bepvq4/mass_effect_1_dlc_english_audio_subtitles_in/el7rvlf/ War-of-Annihilation comments on Mass Effect 1 + DLC [English audio + subtitles in another language<nowiki>]</nowiki> : masseffect - Reddit]</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Separate dubbing from captioning|ref=<ref>[https://old.reddit.com/r/masseffect/comments/bepvq4/mass_effect_1_dlc_english_audio_subtitles_in/el7rvlf/ War-of-Annihilation comments on Mass Effect 1 + DLC [English audio + subtitles in another language<nowiki>]</nowiki> : masseffect - Reddit]</ref>|fix= | ||
# Install the game in the desired localized language. | # Install the game in the desired localized language. | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\BioGame\CookedPC}}. |
− | # Open/replace/tinker/trim loading priorities inside | + | # Open/replace/tinker/trim loading priorities inside {{file|FileIndex.txt}} to change the voices language |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{--}} Only English FileIndex.txt is [https://forum.worldofplayers.de/forum/threads/1317942-Umstellen-auf-Englische-Sprache-und-Deutschen-Text#post22159856 ready-made] (make sure the ''Localised'' <tt>GlobalTlk</tt> entry points to the one wished for the UI) | + | {{--}} Only English {{file|FileIndex.txt}} is [https://forum.worldofplayers.de/forum/threads/1317942-Umstellen-auf-Englische-Sprache-und-Deutschen-Text#post22159856 ready-made] (make sure the ''Localised'' <tt>GlobalTlk</tt> entry points to the one wished for the UI) |
{{ii}} Alternatively files can be renamed and moved by hand as shown [https://www.gamepro.de/xenforo/threads/mass-effect-englische-sprachausgabe-mit-dt-untertiteln.114405/ here]. | {{ii}} Alternatively files can be renamed and moved by hand as shown [https://www.gamepro.de/xenforo/threads/mass-effect-englische-sprachausgabe-mit-dt-untertiteln.114405/ here]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}} TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game<ref name="Tweakguides"/> | {{ii}} TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game<ref name="Tweakguides"/> | ||
− | ===Game | + | ===Game does not start=== |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Install [ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install [[PhysX#System Software versions|PhysX Legacy System Software]]|ref=<ref>[[Topic:Raz0dyqsj1864mis|Mirh testing]]</ref> |
{{ii}} Origin version may also depend on the [[#Game always asks for admin permissions (Windows 8.1 +)|next fix]] to run at all<ref name=Mgamerz>[https://me3tweaks.mgamerzproductions.com/2018/01/why-mass-effect-requires-administrator.html Why Mass Effect requires administrator rights - and how we fixed Origin not running it | ME3Tweaks Blog]</ref>}} | {{ii}} Origin version may also depend on the [[#Game always asks for admin permissions (Windows 8.1 +)|next fix]] to run at all<ref name=Mgamerz>[https://me3tweaks.mgamerzproductions.com/2018/01/why-mass-effect-requires-administrator.html Why Mass Effect requires administrator rights - and how we fixed Origin not running it | ME3Tweaks Blog]</ref>}} | ||
===Game always asks for admin permissions (Windows 8.1 +)=== | ===Game always asks for admin permissions (Windows 8.1 +)=== | ||
{{ii}} This is also responsible for Steam Controller and Steam overlay not working. | {{ii}} This is also responsible for Steam Controller and Steam overlay not working. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Workaround broken Application Compatibility Engine and shim|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Workaround broken Application Compatibility Engine and shim|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/windowsdesktop/en-US/165d2f5d-a856-4679-a263-771029c68746/default-runashighest-fixes-cant-be-disabled|title=Default RunAsHighest fixes can't be disabled - Msdn forums|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/mirh/CompatibilityBug/issues/1|title=RunAsHighest: Compatibility Fix vs Compatibility Mode · Issue #1 · mirh/CompatibilityBug|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Open the <code>{{p|game}}\Binaries\MassEffect.exe</code> properties | # Open the <code>{{p|game}}\Binaries\MassEffect.exe</code> properties | ||
# Make sure there are '''no''' [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility/administrator modes]] set (also remember the "settings for all the users" button) | # Make sure there are '''no''' [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility/administrator modes]] set (also remember the "settings for all the users" button) | ||
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===Game still crashes immediately even after having installed PhysX=== | ===Game still crashes immediately even after having installed PhysX=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Disable Mandatory ASLR for the game|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable Mandatory ASLR for the game|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/17460/discussions/0/3114772181324745637/?ctp=2#c4677521348359379480|title=Can not start the game :: Steam Community Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Open Windows Defender | # Open Windows Defender | ||
# In App & browser control, open Exploit protection settings | # In App & browser control, open Exploit protection settings | ||
− | # In Program settings, add an exception for {{p|game}}\Binaries\MassEffect.exe | + | # In Program settings, add an exception for {{file|{{p|game}}\Binaries\MassEffect.exe}}. |
# Disable "Force randomization for images (Mandatory ASLR)" | # Disable "Force randomization for images (Mandatory ASLR)" | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Crash after splash screen or black screen=== | ===Crash after splash screen or black screen=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use updated OpenAL|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20080928003955/http://masseffect.bioware.com/forums/viewtopic.html?topic=631443&forum=127&sp=45 Startup Game Hang (black screen) - Mass Effect Community] (retrieved)</ref><ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use updated OpenAL|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20080928003955/http://masseffect.bioware.com/forums/viewtopic.html?topic=631443&forum=127&sp=45 Startup Game Hang (black screen) - Mass Effect Community] (retrieved)</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/17460/discussions/0/152392786913626232/|title=Game Failing to Launch ME1 :: Steam Community Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Install latest [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/10-openal/ OpenAL] | # Install latest [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/10-openal/ OpenAL] | ||
# Delete or rename <code>OpenAL32.dll</code> and <code>wrap_oal.dll</code> from <code>{{p|game}}\Binaries</code> | # Delete or rename <code>OpenAL32.dll</code> and <code>wrap_oal.dll</code> from <code>{{p|game}}\Binaries</code> | ||
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===Crashes after title screen=== | ===Crashes after title screen=== | ||
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Check the last log in <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Bioware\Mass Effect\Logs\</code> for "Error opening file" clues|ref=<ref>[http://www.snowforum.ru/forums/?board=me&action=list&thread=137267 Mass Effect - Ролевые игры - SnowForum]</ref>|fix= | |
− | + | {{ii}} Other "failed to load" lines (even those specifying "Can't find file") aren't ''necessarily'' indicative of anything special. | |
− | + | {{ii}} If reinstallation still cannot address the error, verify any affected file to have all the required read permissions for the ''Users'' or ''Everyone'' ACL groups. | |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Check the last log in <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Bioware\Mass Effect\Logs\</code> for "Error opening file" clues|fix= | ||
− | {{ii}} " | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Launcher crashes (retail)=== | ===Launcher crashes (retail)=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Install latest [[#Patches|patch]]|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install latest [[#Patches|patch]]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.sevenforums.com/gaming/68736-mass-effect-1-crash.html|title=Mass Effect 1 Crash - Windows 7 Help Forums|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
===Crash after some few minutes of play=== | ===Crash after some few minutes of play=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Close any 3rd party application that may hook the game (e.g. AMD Gaming Evolved)|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Close any 3rd party application that may hook the game (e.g. AMD Gaming Evolved)|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://old.reddit.com/r/masseffect/comments/54ow7q/help_with_me1_crash/|title=Help with ME1 crash : masseffect - Reddit|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
===Failed to compile shader ** error=== | ===Failed to compile shader ** error=== | ||
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===Characters become black blobs on AMD >K10 CPUs=== | ===Characters become black blobs on AMD >K10 CPUs=== | ||
− | <!-- | + | <!-- Editor note: microarchitectures names aren't really the most straightforward trivia, but it doesn't seem like there are other ways to be accurate. |
− | Mentioning Bulldozer as the first affected CPU line would omit Bobcat, and "after Phenoms" would | + | Mentioning Bulldozer as the first affected CPU line would omit Bobcat, and "after Phenoms" would entail Llano is bad despite its actual correct functioning--> |
{{Fixbox|description=Use fixed D3DX dll|ref=<ref>[https://cookieplmonster.github.io/2020/07/19/silentpatch-mass-effect/ Fixing Mass Effect black blobs on modern AMD CPUs | Silent’s Blog]</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use fixed D3DX dll|ref=<ref>[https://cookieplmonster.github.io/2020/07/19/silentpatch-mass-effect/ Fixing Mass Effect black blobs on modern AMD CPUs | Silent’s Blog]</ref>|fix= | ||
# Download [https://cookieplmonster.github.io/mods/mass-effect/ SilentPatchME] | # Download [https://cookieplmonster.github.io/mods/mass-effect/ SilentPatchME] | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Disable some Processor Specific Graphics Pipeline optimizations|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Disable some Processor Specific Graphics Pipeline optimizations|fix= | ||
# Open [[Windows#Registry Editor|regedit]] | # Open [[Windows#Registry Editor|regedit]] | ||
− | # Navigate to | + | # Navigate to {{registry|{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\Microsoft\Direct3D\}} |
# Create a new DWORD named <code>DisableD3DXPSGP</code> and set it to ''1'' | # Create a new DWORD named <code>DisableD3DXPSGP</code> and set it to ''1'' | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://www.nexusmods.com/masseffect/mods/181 Black Blobs fix for AMD CPU users]|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://www.nexusmods.com/masseffect/mods/181 Black Blobs fix for AMD CPU users]|fix= | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} This is the only fix working for Bulldozer CPUs, although it removes some lights to solve the issue | + | {{ii}} This is the only fix working for Bulldozer and Piledriver CPUs, although it removes some lights to solve the issue |
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Therum Missing Textures|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150915134652/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=780287 To fix missing lava textures on Therum - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>{{CN|Should we dupe this? According to Steam forum user the problematic file is no longer shipped|date=August 2017}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Therum Missing Textures|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150915134652/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=780287 To fix missing lava textures on Therum - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>{{CN|Should we dupe this? According to Steam forum user the problematic file is no longer shipped|date=August 2017}}|fix= | ||
− | # To restore the texture, go to | + | # To restore the texture, go to {{folder|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\BioWare\Mass Effect\Published\CookedPC}}. |
− | # Delete | + | # Delete {{file|LocalShaderCache-PC-D3D-SM3.upk}}. |
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\BioGame\CookedPC}}. |
− | # Delete or rename | + | # Delete or rename {{file|LocalShaderCache-PC-D3D-SM3.upk}}. |
# Restart and Therum should look fine. | # Restart and Therum should look fine. | ||
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===Humongous lens flares cover the whole screen (Nvidia GPUs)=== | ===Humongous lens flares cover the whole screen (Nvidia GPUs)=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Disable any kind of forced [[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)#Traditional methods|sampling-based]] anti-aliasing|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable any kind of forced [[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)#Traditional methods|sampling-based]] anti-aliasing|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/17460/discussions/0/133259227531667226/|title=Help with a Bug (Blue light) :: Steam Community Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
− | {{ii}} Can be specifically solved just with [https://forums.guru3d.com/threads/mass-effect-1-sgssaa-and-undesirable-artifacts.414170/ better compatibility bits] in [[Nvidia Profile Inspector|Nvidia Inspector]], but minor lighting [[#Video|irregularities]] still remain | + | {{ii}} Can be specifically solved just with [https://forums.guru3d.com/threads/mass-effect-1-sgssaa-and-undesirable-artifacts.414170/ better compatibility bits] in [[Nvidia Profile Inspector|Nvidia Inspector]], but minor lighting [[#Video|irregularities]] still remain{{note|note=All between 0x000000C1, 0x080000C1, 0x080100C5 and 0x200202C3 are a definitive improvement over the incredibly bad default of 0x00000045, but the light diffusion will still come out somewhat distorted.}} |
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
===Bugged lighting all around the map (AMD GPUs)=== | ===Bugged lighting all around the map (AMD GPUs)=== | ||
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===Saves or settings don't actually get saved=== | ===Saves or settings don't actually get saved=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Add an exception for | + | {{Fixbox|description=Add an exception for {{file|{{p|game}}\Binaries\MassEffect.exe}} in the used antivirus|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.nexusmods.com/index.php?/topic/5710962-a-lot-of-textures-alot-for-me1/page-21|title=A Lot Of Textures (ALOT) for ME1 - The Nexus Forums|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
− | {{Fixbox|description=If ''Controlled folder access'' is enabled, add the game to the allowed apps list|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=If ''Controlled folder access'' is enabled, add the game to the allowed apps list|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/17460/discussions/0/1657817111849369735/|title=The Game is Not Saving :: Steam Community Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
{{Fixbox|description=Check the last log in <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Bioware\Mass Effect\Logs\</code> for issues in the [[#Save game data location|saves folder]]|ref=<ref>[https://old.reddit.com/r/masseffect/comments/6ki5eb/no_spoilers_me1_pc_my_settings_and_achievements/ [No Spoilers<nowiki>]</nowiki> ME1 pc: My settings and achievements are resetting every time the game starts. Anyone else have this problem? : masseffect - Reddit]</ref>}} | {{Fixbox|description=Check the last log in <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Bioware\Mass Effect\Logs\</code> for issues in the [[#Save game data location|saves folder]]|ref=<ref>[https://old.reddit.com/r/masseffect/comments/6ki5eb/no_spoilers_me1_pc_my_settings_and_achievements/ [No Spoilers<nowiki>]</nowiki> ME1 pc: My settings and achievements are resetting every time the game starts. Anyone else have this problem? : masseffect - Reddit]</ref>}} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Disable hardware audio|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Disable hardware audio|fix= | ||
# Un-check "Use Hardware" in in-game "Sound" settings | # Un-check "Use Hardware" in in-game "Sound" settings | ||
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\BioWare\Mass Effect\Config\BioEngine.ini}}. |
# Add or replace the following lines under the '''[ISACTAudio.ISACTAudioDevice]''' section: | # Add or replace the following lines under the '''[ISACTAudio.ISACTAudioDevice]''' section: | ||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
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===Dialogue and other audio cutting out === | ===Dialogue and other audio cutting out === | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Increase # of sound sources & update rate|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Increase # of sound sources & update rate|fix= | ||
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\BioWare\Mass Effect\Config\BioEngine.ini}}. |
# Add or replace the following lines under the '''[ISACTAudio.ISACTAudioDevice]''' section: | # Add or replace the following lines under the '''[ISACTAudio.ISACTAudioDevice]''' section: | ||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Make sure game is properly registered|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Make sure game is properly registered|fix= | ||
# Open [[Windows#Registry Editor|regedit]] | # Open [[Windows#Registry Editor|regedit]] | ||
− | # Navigate to | + | # Navigate to {{registry|{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\Bioware\Mass Effect}}. |
# String <code>Path</code> should be set to <code>{{p|game}}</code> (no trailing slash) | # String <code>Path</code> should be set to <code>{{p|game}}</code> (no trailing slash) | ||
}} | }} | ||
===DLC installation fails at the end=== | ===DLC installation fails at the end=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Steam only: spoof game key|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Steam only: spoof game key|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/17460/discussions/0/3114772813475965217/|title=DLC install failed :: Steam Community Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/17460/discussions/0/3113647550051857539/?ctp=2#c3113647550058709575|title=What EXACTLY is the current situation of the DLC's for the Steam version? :: Steam Community Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
+ | <!-- The quickest fix would probably just be axing installscript and writing to the registry directly. But this would break the first installation, if it hasn't already run once--> | ||
# Run the game once | # Run the game once | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. |
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|installscript.vdf}} with a text editor |
− | # Replace <code> | + | # Replace <code>%CDKEY%</code> with <code>5GUCXRFPQNBMTJBD3L5J</code> |
# Run the game ''again'' | # Run the game ''again'' | ||
# Reinstall the [[#DLC and expansion packs|DLCs]] | # Reinstall the [[#DLC and expansion packs|DLCs]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Make sure | + | {{Fixbox|description=Make sure the game's serial key is valid|fix= |
# Open [[Windows#Registry Editor|regedit]] | # Open [[Windows#Registry Editor|regedit]] | ||
− | # Navigate to | + | # Navigate to {{registry|{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\{{sic|Electronic Arts\|electronic arts}}\mass effect (tm)\ergc}}. |
# The default string value should be set to your game key | # The default string value should be set to your game key | ||
}} | }} | ||
===DLCs aren't shown in-game even though they have been installed=== | ===DLCs aren't shown in-game even though they have been installed=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Verify | + | {{Fixbox|description=Verify the game installation|fix= |
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Steam only: see [[#DLC installation fails at the end|DLC installation fails at the end]]|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Steam only: see [[#DLC installation fails at the end|DLC installation fails at the end]]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/17460/discussions/0/3114772813477387772/|title=Bring Down The Sky folder not being recognized by the game? :: Steam Community Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
}} | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Force load DLCs|ref=<ref>[https://www.jeuxvideo.com/forums/1-11183-51975-3-0-1-0-cle-cd-mass-effect-et-bring-down-the-sky.htm#post_498767964 Clé CD Mass Effect et Bring Down the Sky sur le forum Mass Effect - jeuxvideo.com]</ref><ref>[http://www.snowforum.ru/forums/?board=me&action=list&thread=157456 Mass Effect - Ролевые игры - SnowForum]</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Force load DLCs|ref=<ref>[https://www.jeuxvideo.com/forums/1-11183-51975-3-0-1-0-cle-cd-mass-effect-et-bring-down-the-sky.htm#post_498767964 Clé CD Mass Effect et Bring Down the Sky sur le forum Mass Effect - jeuxvideo.com]</ref><ref>[http://www.snowforum.ru/forums/?board=me&action=list&thread=157456 Mass Effect - Ролевые игры - SnowForum]</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\DLC\DLC_Vegas}}. |
<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><ol><li value="2">Make a new file named <code>autoload.ini</code> with the following content:</li></ol><div class="mw-collapsible-content"><small><pre> | <div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><ol><li value="2">Make a new file named <code>autoload.ini</code> with the following content:</li></ol><div class="mw-collapsible-content"><small><pre> | ||
[Packages] | [Packages] | ||
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===Error "Selected Save Game could not be loaded. DLC missing", but it is detected=== | ===Error "Selected Save Game could not be loaded. DLC missing", but it is detected=== | ||
− | {{ii}} If possible try instead to play with the same game language the save game was originally created in<ref> | + | {{ii}} If possible try instead to play with the same game language the save game was originally created in<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://old.reddit.com/r/masseffect/comments/dxl60t/error_could_not_load_game_pinnacle_station_and/|title=ERROR; Could not load game: Pinnacle Station and Bring Down the Sky DLCs missing : masseffect - Reddit|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
{{Fixbox|description=Disable checks for DLC dependencies|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Disable checks for DLC dependencies|fix= | ||
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
− | # Open {{ | + | # Open {{file|BIOGame.ini}}. |
# In the <tt>[BIOC_Base.BioSaveGame]</tt> section, set <code>m_bIgnoreDLCRequirements=TRUE</code>. | # In the <tt>[BIOC_Base.BioSaveGame]</tt> section, set <code>m_bIgnoreDLCRequirements=TRUE</code>. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 9 | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Use custom settings|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use custom settings|fix= | ||
# Set the lowest possible in-game settings | # Set the lowest possible in-game settings | ||
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\BioWare\Mass Effect\Config\BioEngine.ini}}. |
# Change all instances of <code>bUsePostProcessEffects</code>, <code>bEnableBranchingPCFShadows</code> and <code>bSmoothFrameRate</code> to ''False'' | # Change all instances of <code>bUsePostProcessEffects</code>, <code>bEnableBranchingPCFShadows</code> and <code>bSmoothFrameRate</code> to ''False'' | ||
# Similarly, put all <code>MinShadowResolution</code> to ''16'' and all <code>MaxShadowResolution</code> to ''32'' | # Similarly, put all <code>MinShadowResolution</code> to ''16'' and all <code>MaxShadowResolution</code> to ''32'' | ||
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===Force highest quality textures=== | ===Force highest quality textures=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Force highest level of detail|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150127094447/http://forum.bioware.com/topic/224549-garrus-face-fix-in-me1-without-texmod-you-dont-need-it Garrus face fix in ME1 WITHOUT Texmod; YOU DONT NEED IT! - The BioWare Forum] (retrieved)</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160824050502/https://forum.bioware.com/topic/241434-mass-effect-1-updatedimproved-textures-mod/page-41#entry13582337 Mass Effect 1 Updated/Improved Textures Mod - The BioWare Forum] (retrieved)</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Force highest level of detail|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150127094447/http://forum.bioware.com/topic/224549-garrus-face-fix-in-me1-without-texmod-you-dont-need-it Garrus face fix in ME1 WITHOUT Texmod; YOU DONT NEED IT! - The BioWare Forum] (retrieved)</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160824050502/https://forum.bioware.com/topic/241434-mass-effect-1-updatedimproved-textures-mod/page-41#entry13582337 Mass Effect 1 Updated/Improved Textures Mod - The BioWare Forum] (retrieved)</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\BioWare\Mass Effect\Config\BioEngine.ini}}. |
# Replace the following three lines: | # Replace the following three lines: | ||
#:<code>TEXTUREGROUP_Character_Diff=(MinLODSize=32,MaxLODSize=512,LODBias=0)</code> | #:<code>TEXTUREGROUP_Character_Diff=(MinLODSize=32,MaxLODSize=512,LODBias=0)</code> | ||
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===Enable developer console=== | ===Enable developer console=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Edit BioInput.ini|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit BioInput.ini|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://masseffect.fandom.com/wiki/PC_Tweaks#Enabling_The_Console|title=PC Tweaks - Mass Effect Wiki|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\BioWare\Mass Effect\Config\BioInput.ini}}. |
# Add the following line below <code>Engine.Console</code> so that this section looks like: | # Add the following line below <code>Engine.Console</code> so that this section looks like: | ||
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ConsoleKey=Tilde | ConsoleKey=Tilde | ||
</pre> | </pre> | ||
− | {{ii}} If | + | {{ii}} If using an AZERTY keyboard, the correct line is <code>ConsoleKey=²</code> |
}} | }} | ||
===Quicker galaxy travels=== | ===Quicker galaxy travels=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Skip relay videos|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Skip relay videos|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\BioGame\CookedPC\Movies}}. |
− | # Delete or rename | + | # Delete or rename {{file|GLO_01_Relay.bik}} and {{file|UCW_Loading_Flyby.bik}}. |
}} | }} | ||
===No disappearing corpses=== | ===No disappearing corpses=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Make dead bodies stay|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Make dead bodies stay|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2068488071|title=Guide on Steam|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Bioware\Mass Effect\Config}}. |
− | # Open BIOGame.ini with a text editor | + | # Open {{file|BIOGame.ini}} with a text editor |
# Go to the section <code>[BIOC_Base.BioArtPlaceable]</code> | # Go to the section <code>[BIOC_Base.BioArtPlaceable]</code> | ||
# Change the following five values to 0: | # Change the following five values to 0: |
Revision as of 18:44, 4 May 2024
This page is for the original release. For the remastered trilogy version, see Mass Effect Legendary Edition.
Developers | |
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BioWare | |
Windows | Demiurge Studios[1] |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Eastern Europe | CD Projekt |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 3 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | May 28, 2008 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 89 |
IGDB | 89 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC, Subscription gaming service |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | ARPG, Shooter |
Vehicles | Automobile, Off-roading |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Sci-fi, Space |
Series | Mass Effect |
Mass Effect | |
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Mass Effect | 2008 |
Mass Effect 2 | 2010 |
Mass Effect 3 | 2012 |
Mass Effect: Andromeda | 2017 |
Mass Effect Legendary Edition | 2021 |
Mass Effect is a singleplayer third-person ARPG and shooter game in the Mass Effect series.
Use Mass Effect Mouse Fix to remove the game's mouse acceleration. Additionally, the game requires installation of PhysX legacy driver to start reliably.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Originally SecuROM 7.37.0007 and SecuROM PA DRM[2] with a 3 machine limit.[3] Patch 1.02 updates to SecuROM 7.40.0006 and SecuROM PA DRM and raise limit to 5.[4] A De-Authorization Tool is available. Online activation can be optionally replaced with disk check. Custom DRM code may sabotage the game by disabling the saving mechanism and causing the galactic map to crash the game. |
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Retail | SafeDisc v4 DRM[Note 1]. Only in Hungary and Czech Republic. The provided keys are invalid to Origin. Contact Origin Support to verify them. | |||
Retail | StarForce 5.50.011.005 DRM.[7] Only in Russia. | |||
Amazon.co.uk | ||||
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). Some[8][9] keys could be redeemed directly on Origin,[10][11] but they ceased to be handed out in February 2021. Contact EA and/or Steam Support if still wanting it.[12][13]
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(unavailable) | Mass Effect Trilogy. | |||
Humble Store (unavailable) | Mass Effect Trilogy. |
Monetization
Type | Notes |
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DLC | The DLC include story missions, challenges and items. |
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Subscription gaming service | Available via EA Play. |
DLC and expansion packs
- Origin version automatically includes all DLC (existing Origin owners can install the latest update to get the DLC)[14].
- Separate installers have been made free and are available for other game releases. See Patches & Downloadable Content for non-EFIGS regions.
- The Steam version built-in CD key (required for the DLCs license) has been removed. See DLC installation fails at the end to fix.
Name | Notes | |
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Bring Down the Sky | Separate online registration is no longer required since 2012.[15] | |
Pinnacle Station | Bundled with new[16][17] Origin activations after the Trilogy release[18][11], free for everyone since the BioWare Social Network shutdown.[19] |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Move, delete or rename files[20] |
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Use Quick Startup mod |
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Patches & Downloadable Content
- All patches & DLCs are available at The Patches Scrolls. The Steam and Origin versions are already patched to the latest version, but steam lacks the DLCs.
ME1 Recalibrated
- Fixes bugs not resolved by the official patches
- Text-wording adjustments are only available with the English localization.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Bioware\Mass Effect\Config\ |
Microsoft Store | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/17460/pfx/[Note 2] |
- The Origin/EA App version stores activation in
%PROGRAMDATA%\Electronic Arts\EA Services\License\1003344.dlf
.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Bioware\Mass Effect\Save\ |
Microsoft Store | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/17460/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Origin | [21] | |
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud | ||
Xbox Cloud |
Video
- Restarting the game is advised after changing most settings (including resolution, particle effects and texture detail), to get them applied properly or at all.
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | Vert- but designed with 16:9 aspect ratio in mind; use Flawless Widescreen to correct FOV and HUD issues on any other one | ||
Multi-monitor | Use Flawless Widescreen. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Use Flawless Widescreen and Mass Effect Ultrawide. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Default is 75°. Use Flawless Widescreen or see Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See Borderless fullscreen windowed. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Point, Linear and Anisotropic. 4 samples by default, see Anisotropic filtering (AF) for up to 16. |
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Anti-aliasing (AA) | Every sampling-based method alters lights intensity.[22] | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS | In-game UI runs at a capped 30FPS. | ||
120+ FPS | See High frame rate. Framerates above ~70FPS start to noticeably skew vehicles physics (including constant bounciness and a wobbling suspension sound). | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See High dynamic range display (HDR). |
Field of view (FOV)
Fix camera FOV permanently with a key binding[23] |
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Bindings=(Name="Period",Command="set BioCameraBehaviorFollow CAMERA_FOV 100 | set BioCameraBehaviorZoom CAMERA_FOV 40") Notes
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Use ThirteenAG's Mass Effect Trilogy FOV Fix |
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Notes
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Borderless fullscreen windowed
Force borderless windowed mode[citation needed] |
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Anisotropic filtering (AF)
High quality AF[25] |
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Trilinear=TRUE MaxAnisotropy=16
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High frame rate
Change frame rate smoothing[20] |
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Depth of field
Disable DOF |
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High dynamic range display (HDR)
Use Special K after D3D11 upgrade[26] |
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Notes
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | Use Mass Effect Mouse Fix to disable it. It causes occasional crashes when in-game tactical overlay is being used, use at own risk. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | See Controller support. | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Controller sensitivity | See Controller support. | |
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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Controller support
Add reinstated controller functionality[27] |
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Notes
LookRightScale=24 LookUpScale=20 |
Simultaneous mouse and joystick support
Enable joystick move to be used with mouse[28] |
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AllowJoystickInput=True
Bindings=(Name="XboxTypeS_LeftX",Command="Axis aStrafe Speed=1.0 DeadZone=0.3") Bindings=(Name="XboxTypeS_LeftY",Command="Axis aBaseY Speed=1.0 DeadZone=0.3") Bindings=(Name="XboxTypeS_RightX",Command="Axis aTurn Speed=0.2 DeadZone=0.3") Bindings=(Name="XboxTypeS_RightY",Command="Axis aLookup Speed=0.2 DeadZone=0.3") |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Dialog, music and sound effects. | |
Surround sound | By default, it can work only under XP. See No surround sound. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | Enabled by default, no way to disable. | |
EAX support | EAX 5.[29] | |
Royalty free audio |
No surround sound
Force native OpenAL device[25][30] |
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Notes
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Localizations
- Language codes to be used in .ini fixes are highlighted in the notes. Fan translations usually just override English files.
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | INT |
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Czech | CS Retail only. Pinnacle Station wasn't translated.[31][32] |
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Czech | Fan translation, download. | |||
French | FR |
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German | DE |
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Hungarian | HU Retail only. Pinnacle Station wasn't translated.[33] |
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Italian | IT |
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Korean | A Korean fan translation for the game should be available here. | |||
Polish | PL (subtitles), PLPC (dubbing). Retail only. Patch for digital releases can be found here (Subs only and fully dubbed versions). |
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Polish | Pinnacle Station wasn't officially translated.[34][35] Fan translation for Pinnacle Station can be found here. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation, download.[36] | |||
Russian | RU (subtitles), RA (dubbing). Retail only. Patch for digital release here. Pinnacle Station wasn't translated.[37] |
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Russian | Fan translation for Pinnacle Station, download. | |||
Spanish | ES |
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Turkish | Fan translation, download. |
- English should be always present, and benefits of a slightly more privileged position[Note 3]. For simplicity the following fixes just assume 2-way mixes with it.
- Combining 3 languages (or 2 non-English ones) shouldn't be particularly harder, but when switching to a new localization in Steam/Origin the client will try to prune the previous one files.
Separate the UI from the rest[38] |
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Notes
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Separate dubbing from captioning[40] |
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Notes
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VR support
3D modes | State | GG3D | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Mass Effect for better support. | |||
iZ3D | ||||
vorpX | G3D Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
Devices | |||
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3RD Space Gaming Vest |
Issues unresolved
- Playing in 4:3 or 5:4 resolutions like 1280x1024 or 1600x1200 (common on moderately high-resolution, non-widescreen monitors and projectors) results in some menu screens displaying incorrectly: the left and right-hand sides of the screen are clipped (as if "zoomed in" too far), so important information cannot be seen (like journal details and the map legend). Screens affected include: Map, Party Selection, Planet details, and Journal. The only workaround is run the game in resolution with wider aspect ratio, i.e. 1920x1080 or 1280x800.
Black screen after loading a save
Black screen after loading a save[citation needed] |
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If the whole screen is black except for the UI, then Shepard fell through the Normandy and the save is bugged. Only happens on the Normandy, in the Engineering part of the ship. Never save there. |
Use console command[citation needed] |
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Activate the console (instructions on how to enable the console further down) and type |
Issues fixed
- TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game[20]
Game does not start
Install PhysX Legacy System Software[41] |
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Game always asks for admin permissions (Windows 8.1 +)
- This is also responsible for Steam Controller and Steam overlay not working.
Workaround broken Application Compatibility Engine and shim[43][44] |
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Notes
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Game still crashes immediately even after having installed PhysX
Disable Mandatory ASLR for the game[46] |
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Crash after splash screen or black screen
Use updated OpenAL[47][48] |
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Disable or update Riva Tuner Statistics Server |
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Crashes after title screen
Check the last log in %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Bioware\Mass Effect\Logs\ for "Error opening file" clues[49]
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Launcher crashes (retail)
Install latest patch[50] |
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Crash after some few minutes of play
Close any 3rd party application that may hook the game (e.g. AMD Gaming Evolved)[51] |
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Failed to compile shader ** error
Retail: reinstall game[citation needed] |
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Steam: check local game cache[citation needed] |
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Origin: repair game[citation needed] |
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Characters become black blobs on AMD >K10 CPUs
Use fixed D3DX dll[52] |
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Disable some Processor Specific Graphics Pipeline optimizations |
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Use Black Blobs fix for AMD CPU users |
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Notes
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Therum missing textures
- If when you get to Therum most of the ground is black, then you've got a common texture problem. Some of the black area is safe to drive on but some of it will kill you outright, making it quite hard to navigate.
Therum Missing Textures[53][citation needed] |
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Notes
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Humongous lens flares cover the whole screen (Nvidia GPUs)
Disable any kind of forced sampling-based anti-aliasing[54] |
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Bugged lighting all around the map (AMD GPUs)
Make sure application anti-aliasing in the GPU control panel isn't set to "Override Application Settings"[55] |
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No option for higher resolutions
No high resolution option |
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The resolution listbox in graphics options does have up/down arrows on the right side, which are easily overlooked, that allow you to choose higher resolutions like 1920x1080. |
All textures look incredibly washed out
- Also known as "Garrus face fix"
See Force highest quality textures |
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Make sure Texture Filtering Quality in your GPU control panel is set to High |
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Saves or settings don't actually get saved
Add an exception for <path-to-game>\Binaries\MassEffect.exe in the used antivirus[56]
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If Controlled folder access is enabled, add the game to the allowed apps list[57] |
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Check the last log in %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Bioware\Mass Effect\Logs\ for issues in the saves folder[58]
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Disable hardware audio |
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[ISACTAudio.ISACTAudioDevice] DeviceName=Generic Software UseEffectsProcessing=True |
Dialogue and other audio cutting out
Increase # of sound sources & update rate |
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[ISACTAudio.ISACTAudioDevice] MaxChannels=128 TotalAvailableChannels=128 TimeBetweenHWUpdates=1 ReserveChannels=2 |
DLC installers error "Mass Effect is not found"
Launch the game at least once |
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Make sure game is properly registered |
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DLC installation fails at the end
Steam only: spoof game key[59][60] |
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Make sure the game's serial key is valid |
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DLCs aren't shown in-game even though they have been installed
Verify the game installation |
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Steam only: see DLC installation fails at the end[61] |
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Force load DLCs[62][63] |
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[Packages] 2DA1=BIOG_2DA_Vegas_GalaxyMap_X 2DA2=BIOG_2DA_Vegas_Merge_X 2DA3=BIOG_2DA_Vegas_AreaMap_X 2DA4=BIOG_2DA_Vegas_UI_X 2DA5=BIOG_2DA_Vegas_TreasureTables_X DotU1=PlotManagerDLC_Vegas PlotManagerConditionals1=PlotManagerDLC_Vegas.BioAutoConditionals PlotManagerStateTransitionMap1=PlotManagerAutoDLC_Vegas.StateTransitionMap PlotManagerConsequenceMap1=PlotManagerAutoDLC_Vegas.ConsequenceMap PlotManagerOutcomeMap1=PlotManagerAutoDLC_Vegas.OutcomeMap PlotManagerQuestMap1=PlotManagerAutoDLC_Vegas.QuestMap PlotManagerCodexMap1=PlotManagerAutoDLC_Vegas.DataCodexMap GlobalTalkTable1=DLC_Vegas_GlobalTlk.GlobalTlk_tlk GlobalTalkTable1_ES=DLC_Vegas_GlobalTlk_ES.GlobalTlk_tlk GlobalTalkTable1_PL=DLC_Vegas_GlobalTlk_PL.GlobalTlk_tlk GlobalTalkTable1_DE=DLC_Vegas_GlobalTlk_DE.GlobalTlk_tlk GlobalTalkTable1_IT=DLC_Vegas_GlobalTlk_IT.GlobalTlk_tlk GlobalTalkTable1_FR=DLC_Vegas_GlobalTlk_FR.GlobalTlk_tlk GlobalTalkTable1_CS=DLC_Vegas_GlobalTlk_CS.GlobalTlk_tlk GlobalTalkTable1_HU=DLC_Vegas_GlobalTlk_HU.GlobalTlk_tlk GlobalTalkTable1_PLPC=DLC_Vegas_GlobalTlk_PLPC.GlobalTlk_tlk GlobalTalkTable1_RU=DLC_Vegas_GlobalTlk_RU.GlobalTlk_tlk GlobalTalkTable1_RA=DLC_Vegas_GlobalTlk_RA.GlobalTlk_tlk [GUI] NameStrRef=182170 DescriptionStrRef=182209 ImagePackage="GUI_SF_PRC2_SaveLoad.Images_PRC2" ImageFrame="shotOne" CreditsFile="BIOCredits_DLC_Vegas.ini"
[Packages] 2DA1 = BIOG_2DA_UNC_GalaxyMap_X 2DA2 = BIOG_2DA_UNC_Merge_X 2DA3 = BIOG_2DA_UNC_AreaMap_X 2DA4 = BIOG_2DA_UNC_Music_X 2DA5 = BIOG_2DA_UNC_UI_X 2DA6 = BIOG_2DA_UNC_GamerProfile_X 2DA7 = BIOG_2DA_UNC_Talents_X 2DA8 = BIOG_2DA_UNC_TreasureTables_X 2DA9 = BIOG_2DA_UNC_Movement_X DotU1 = PlotManagerDLC_UNC PlotManagerConditionals1 = PlotManagerDLC_UNC.BioAutoConditionals PlotManagerStateTransitionMap1 = PlotManagerAutoDLC_UNC.StateTransitionMap PlotManagerConsequenceMap1 = PlotManagerAutoDLC_UNC.ConsequenceMap PlotManagerOutcomeMap1 = PlotManagerAutoDLC_UNC.OutcomeMap PlotManagerQuestMap1 = PlotManagerAutoDLC_UNC.QuestMap PlotManagerCodexMap1 = PlotManagerAutoDLC_UNC.DataCodexMap GlobalTalkTable1 = DLC_UNC_GlobalTlk.GlobalTlk_tlk GlobalTalkTable1_ES = DLC_UNC_GlobalTlk_ES.GlobalTlk_tlk GlobalTalkTable1_PL = DLC_UNC_GlobalTlk_PL.GlobalTlk_tlk GlobalTalkTable1_DE = DLC_UNC_GlobalTlk_DE.GlobalTlk_tlk GlobalTalkTable1_IT = DLC_UNC_GlobalTlk_IT.GlobalTlk_tlk GlobalTalkTable1_FR = DLC_UNC_GlobalTlk_FR.GlobalTlk_tlk GlobalTalkTable1_CS = DLC_UNC_GlobalTlk_CS.GlobalTlk_tlk GlobalTalkTable1_HU = DLC_UNC_GlobalTlk_HU.GlobalTlk_tlk GlobalTalkTable1_PLPC = DLC_UNC_GlobalTlk_PLPC.GlobalTlk_tlk GlobalTalkTable1_RU = DLC_UNC_GlobalTlk_RU.GlobalTlk_tlk GlobalTalkTable1_RA = DLC_UNC_GlobalTlk_RA.GlobalTlk_tlk [GUI] NameStrRef = 178491 DescriptionStrRef = 178492 ImagePackage = "GUI_SF_DLC_SaveLoad.Images_UNC59" ImageFrame = "shotOne" CreditsFile = "BIOCredits_DLC_UNC.ini" |
Error "Selected Save Game could not be loaded. DLC missing", but it is detected
- If possible try instead to play with the same game language the save game was originally created in[64]
Disable checks for DLC dependencies |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c | |
Shader Model support | 3 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Middleware
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Physics | PhysX | 2.7.2 |
Audio | ISACT, OpenAL | [65] |
Interface | Scaleform | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | 1.8v |
Large Address Aware
Improves stability when using texture mods by allowing the application to use more than 2GB RAM.
Large Address Aware requires administrator permissions request fixed to run on Windows 8.1 and 10 with the current Origin version[42]
Low end configuration
Use custom settings |
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[SystemSettings] StaticDecals=FALSE DynamicDecals=FALSE DynamicLights=TRUE DynamicShadows=FALSE LightEnvironmentShadows=FALSE CompositeDynamicLights=FALSE ShadowFilterQualityBias=0 DirectionalLightMaps=TRUE MotionBlur=FALSE DepthOfField=FALSE Bloom=FALSE QualityBloom=FALSE SpeedTreeLeaves=FALSE SpeedTreeFronds=FALSE OnlyStreamInTextures=FALSE LensFlares=FALSE FloatingPointRenderTargets=FALSE Trilinear=FALSE SkeletalMEshLODBias=2 ParticleLODBias=2 DetailMode=0 ShadowFilterQualityBias=0 MaxAnisotropy=1 ScreenPercentage=100 [TextureLODSettings] //TEXTUREGROUP_Character=(MinLODSize=0,MaxLODSize=0,LODBias=0) //TEXTUREGROUP_CharacterNormalMap=(MinLODSize=0,MaxLODSize=0,LODBias=0) //TEXTUREGROUP_Effects=(MinLODSize=0,MaxLODSize=0,LODBias=0) TEXTUREGROUP_LightAndShadowMap=(MinLODSize=0,MaxLODSize=0,LODBias=0) TEXTUREGROUP_RenderTarget=(MinLODSize=0,MaxLODSize=0,LODBias=0) //TEXTUREGROUP_Skybox=(MinLODSize=0,MaxLODSize=0,LODBias=0) //TEXTUREGROUP_UI=(MinLODSize=0,MaxLODSize=0,LODBias=0) //TEXTUREGROUP_Vehicle=(MinLODSize=0,MaxLODSize=0,LODBias=0) //TEXTUREGROUP_VehicleNormalMap=(MinLODSize=0,MaxLODSize=0,LODBias=0) //TEXTUREGROUP_Weapon=(MinLODSize=0,MaxLODSize=0,LODBias=0) //TEXTUREGROUP_WeaponNormalMap=(MinLODSize=0,MaxLODSize=0,LODBias=0) TEXTUREGROUP_World=(MinLODSize=0,MaxLODSize=0,LODBias=2) TEXTUREGROUP_WorldNormalMap=(MinLODSize=0,MaxLODSize=0,LODBias=2) TEXTUREGROUP_AmbientLightMap=(MinLODSize=0,MaxLODSize=0,LODBias=0) TEXTUREGROUP_Character_Diff=(MinLODSize=0,MaxLODSize=0,LODBias=0) TEXTUREGROUP_Character_Norm=(MinLODSize=0,MaxLODSize=0,LODBias=0) TEXTUREGROUP_Character_Spec=(MinLODSize=0,MaxLODSize=0,LODBias=0) TEXTUREGROUP_Environment_512=(MinLODSize=0,MaxLODSize=0,LODBias=0) TEXTUREGROUP_Environment_256=(MinLODSize=0,MaxLODSize=0,LODBias=0) TEXTUREGROUP_Environment_128=(MinLODSize=0,MaxLODSize=0,LODBias=0) TEXTUREGROUP_Environment_64=(MinLODSize=0,MaxLODSize=0,LODBias=0) TEXTUREGROUP_VFX_512=(MinLODSize=0,MaxLODSize=0,LODBias=0) TEXTUREGROUP_VFX_256=(MinLODSize=0,MaxLODSize=0,LODBias=0) TEXTUREGROUP_VFX_128=(MinLODSize=0,MaxLODSize=0,LODBias=0) TEXTUREGROUP_VFX_64=(MinLODSize=0,MaxLODSize=0,LODBias=0) TEXTUREGROUP_GUI=(MinLODSize=0,MaxLODSize=0,LODBias=0) TEXTUREGROUP_Environment_1024=(MinLODSize=0,MaxLODSize=0,LODBias=0) TEXTUREGROUP_VFX_1024=(MinLODSize=0,MaxLODSize=0,LODBias=0) TEXTUREGROUP_APL_128=(MinLODSize=0,MaxLODSize=0,LODBias=0) TEXTUREGROUP_APL_256=(MinLODSize=0,MaxLODSize=0,LODBias=0) TEXTUREGROUP_APL_512=(MinLODSize=0,MaxLODSize=0,LODBias=0) TEXTUREGROUP_APL_1024=(MinLODSize=0,MaxLODSize=0,LODBias=0) TEXTUREGROUP_Character_1024=(MinLODSize=0,MaxLODSize=0,LODBias=0) TEXTUREGROUP_Promotional=(MinLODSize=0,MaxLODSize=0,LODBias=0) |
Force highest quality textures
Force highest level of detail[66][67] |
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Modifications
- Prior to modding the game, it is strongly recommended to run Mass Effect at least once to initialize all game files. You should also adjust your video and graphics settings as well to your preferences.
- Please make sure you have as well all DLC installed.
- ME3Tweaks Mod Manager is the required tool for installing more or less all content mods.
Mass Effect Overwritten (MEOw)
- Contains a collection of subtle textual modifications for a more consistent, immersive, Mass Effect experience.
Saren Stages
- This mod aims to both resolve and add to Saren's transformation throughout the game using hand created new meshes and HD textures.
Same-Gender Romances for ME1
- This mod allows Ashley and Kaidan to be romanced by both male and female Shepard, utilizing unused dialogue in the game files.
A Lot Of Textures Mod (complements MEUITM)
- A compilation of textures not covered in MEUITM. Regularly updated, applies LAA, and texture bioengine.ini tweaks automatically for the user (very user friendly).
- MEUITM can be installed through ALOT.
- Install all non-texture based content/mods (such as the DLCs or the ME1 Controller Support mod) before ALOT.
Mass Effect Updated/Improved Textures Mod
- Regularly updated, applies LAA and texture bioengine.ini tweaks automatically for the user. Has mod options (picking different versions of textures) optional installs of ReShade, Indirectsound, and more (very user friendly).
- Can be installed through ALOT.
- Install all non-texture based content/mods (such as the DLCs or the ME1 Controller Support mod) before MEUITM.
Mass Effect Restored Light & Illumination Natively Mod
- A mod that aims to restore dynamic lights and post-processing to Xbox 360 levels. It also corrects other things broken in the PC port and some things broken in all releases of Mass Effect (bug fixes).
- Adds several optional and highly requested changes to the base game, such as removing Tali's visor distortion and making Ashley's armor look the way it does in the video on the Normandy distress call-and prerelease footage.
- Install last, after installing ALOT, MEUITM and/or all other mods.
A Lot of Videos (ALOV)
- This mod aims to upscale and remaster all prerendered cutscenes.
- Also offer an optional addon that upscales the Eden Prime distress call in the prologue.
Enable developer console
Edit BioInput.ini[68] |
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Quicker galaxy travels
Skip relay videos |
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No disappearing corpses
Make dead bodies stay[69] |
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz AMD Athlon XP 2400+ 2.0 GHz |
Intel Pentium 4 2.6 GHz AMD Athlon 64 3700+ 2.2 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB (XP) 2 GB (Vista) |
2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 12 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 6800 ATI Radeon X1300 XT 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 3.0 support |
Nvidia GeForce 7900 GTX ATI Radeon X1800 XL 512 MB of VRAM |
- GPU must also support the A32B32G32R32F render target format[70]
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[5] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[6]
- ↑ 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 (17460) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
- ↑ As also evidenced by its files having no suffix, and their lack of a separate Localised path
- ↑ All between 0x000000C1, 0x080000C1, 0x080100C5 and 0x200202C3 are a definitive improvement over the incredibly bad default of 0x00000045, but the light diffusion will still come out somewhat distorted.
References
- ↑ Blog: Demiurge and BioWare Team up to Bring Mass Effect to the PC - Demiurge Studios (retrieved)
- ↑ Game Database - THE DAEMONS HOME (retrieved)
- ↑ Mass Effect Community - Mass Effect for PC System Specs, SecuROM and FAQ Part 2 (retrieved)
- ↑ Mass Effect Tweak Guide - TweakGuides.com (retrieved)
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ Mass Effect - Ролевые игры - SnowForum
- ↑ I'm thinking of getting the origin version :: Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Cant redeem the game on origin :: Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Unable to install Mass Effect :: Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Regestered ME at origin to get my dlc but :: Steam Community Discussions
- ↑ DLCs fail to install ??? :: Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ cd key :: Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Pinnacle Station? - The BioWare Forum (retrieved)
- ↑ [UPDATED April 2012] PC - Bring Down the Sky Download and Install Instructions - The BioWare Forum (retrieved)
- ↑ Pinnacle Station DLC free on Origin :: Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ DLC included? :: Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Solved: Pinnacle Station DLC Mass Effect on PC - Answer HQ - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Does steam version have bring down the sky and pinnacle station? :: Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 20.0 20.1 20.2 TweakGuides.com - Mass Effect Tweak Guide - last accessed on 2016-8-9
- ↑ Origin 8.5 Introduces Custom Avatars And Extends Cloud Storage - EA News - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Recommended Nvidia Profile Inspector settings for the Mass Effect Trilogy - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ How to actually fix FOV in Mass Effect · Eugene Homyakov - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Mass Effect 1 · Issue #205 · Codeusa/Borderless-Gaming - last accessed on 2016-10-30
- ↑ 25.0 25.1 Making the most of your ME1 PC Experience, maximizing graphics and sound. - The BioWare Forum - last accessed on 2016-8-9
- ↑ dgVoodoo 2 | Special K - The Official Wiki
- ↑ ME1 Controller Support (Power Wheel) - ME3 Explorer Toolset Forums - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ How to use Mouse & Joystick move for Mass Effect 1-3 : SteamController - Reddit - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ The game is claimed to support up to 128 voices, so it must be using the fifth version.[citation needed]
- ↑ [PC] How to enable surround sound and environmental audio in Mass Effect - Answer HQ - last accessed on 2016-8-9
- ↑ CDProjekt.cz - Mass Effect - last accessed on 2016-8-24
- ↑ RPGčeštiny | České fanouškovské lokalizace her » Mass Effect 1
- ↑ CD Projekt - last accessed on 2016-8-24
- ↑ CD Projekt: Gra - Mass Effect - last accessed on 2016-8-24
- ↑ Mass Effect PC - temat ogólny - O grach - forum gram.pl
- ↑ Tradução do Mass Effect para Português do Brasil - Tribo Gamer
- ↑ Mass Effect - Ролевые игры - SnowForum
- ↑ Mass Effect: Совет (английская озвучка + русские субтитры) [Золотое издание]
- ↑ [Tutorial] Using ME1 TLK Editor - ME3 Explorer Toolset Forums
- ↑ War-of-Annihilation comments on Mass Effect 1 + DLC [English audio + subtitles in another language] : masseffect - Reddit
- ↑ Mirh testing
- ↑ 42.0 42.1 Why Mass Effect requires administrator rights - and how we fixed Origin not running it | ME3Tweaks Blog
- ↑ Default RunAsHighest fixes can't be disabled - Msdn forums - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ RunAsHighest: Compatibility Fix vs Compatibility Mode · Issue #1 · mirh/CompatibilityBug - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ PhsyX, Mirror's Edge, and You - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Can not start the game :: Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Startup Game Hang (black screen) - Mass Effect Community (retrieved)
- ↑ Game Failing to Launch ME1 :: Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Mass Effect - Ролевые игры - SnowForum
- ↑ Mass Effect 1 Crash - Windows 7 Help Forums - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Help with ME1 crash : masseffect - Reddit - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Fixing Mass Effect black blobs on modern AMD CPUs | Silent’s Blog
- ↑ To fix missing lava textures on Therum - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Help with a Bug (Blue light) :: Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Mass Effect 1 - Insane Glitching / Artifacting on AMD hardware | guru3D Forums
- ↑ A Lot Of Textures (ALOT) for ME1 - The Nexus Forums - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ The Game is Not Saving :: Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ [No Spoilers] ME1 pc: My settings and achievements are resetting every time the game starts. Anyone else have this problem? : masseffect - Reddit
- ↑ DLC install failed :: Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ What EXACTLY is the current situation of the DLC's for the Steam version? :: Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Bring Down The Sky folder not being recognized by the game? :: Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Clé CD Mass Effect et Bring Down the Sky sur le forum Mass Effect - jeuxvideo.com
- ↑ Mass Effect - Ролевые игры - SnowForum
- ↑ ERROR; Could not load game: Pinnacle Station and Bring Down the Sky DLCs missing : masseffect - Reddit - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Exclusive Interview with the Sound Design Team of “Mass Effect 2″ | Designing Sound
- ↑ Garrus face fix in ME1 WITHOUT Texmod; YOU DONT NEED IT! - The BioWare Forum (retrieved)
- ↑ Mass Effect 1 Updated/Improved Textures Mod - The BioWare Forum (retrieved)
- ↑ PC Tweaks - Mass Effect Wiki - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Guide on Steam - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Post-Splash Screen Crash - "Device does not support 4 component FP target render format" - Mass Effect Community (retrieved)