Difference between revisions of "Mass Effect"
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===Some menu screens have sides "cut off" on 4:3 screen resolutions=== | ===Some menu screens have sides "cut off" on 4:3 screen resolutions=== | ||
Playing in 4:3 resolutions like 1600x1200(useful for 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. Currently the only known fix is to use a 16:9 screen resolution when playing, like 1920x1080. | Playing in 4:3 resolutions like 1600x1200(useful for 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. Currently the only known fix is to use a 16:9 screen resolution when playing, like 1920x1080. | ||
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+ | ===People and objects become black=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Disable lighting|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160815200311/https://forum.bioware.com/topic/212447-squad-and-enemies-become-black-pixels/page-7|title=Squad and enemies become black pixels - The BioWare Forum|date=2016-8-15}}</ref>{{CN|}}}} | ||
+ | Your squad, enemies, and objects that can be interacted with become boxy black blobs. This is a known problem on newer AMD processors. To fix change the viewmode to unlit. | ||
+ | # First you will need to enable the [[#Enable developer console|developer console]]. | ||
+ | # Boot up Mass Effect, open the developer console by hitting {{key|~}} and type in <code>viewmode unlit</code>. Should be good to go. | ||
+ | {{ii}} It's possible these issues will only affect you in very specific areas, namely an area on Noveria and another on Ilos. After exiting these areas you can use <code>viewmode lit</code> to revert Mass Effect to its normal lighting. There's a possibility you will need to unequip then reequip armor to fix them after doing so. | ||
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+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Use [http://www.nexusmods.com/masseffect/mods/71/ FPS Counter]|ref=<ref>Unexpectedly [http://steamcommunity.com/app/17460/discussions/0/846958223131451834/?ctp=2#c353916981472450241 confirmed] by [[User:Mirh|Mirh]]</ref>{{CN|Still can't qualify as complete fix because it's convoluted}}}} | ||
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Revision as of 23:19, 15 August 2016
Developers | |
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BioWare | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 3 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | May 28, 2008 |
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 |
General information
- Official game site
- Official forums
- Mass Effect Wiki
- Steam Community Discussions
- Steam Users' Forums for game series
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | DRM: SecuROM, three machine limit.[1] A De-Authorization Tool is available. | |||
Amazon.com | ||||
Amazon.co.uk | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
Origin | ||||
Steam | Steam DRM late v1.5. The key that Steam provides is invalid to Origin, need to contact EA Support | |||
Incorrect store name. See here for available options. |
DLC and expansion packs
- Origin version includes all DLC (existing Origin owners can install the latest update to get the DLC).
Name | Notes | |
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Bring Down the Sky | Free download from Bring Down the Sky DLC Redemption or by activating the base game on Origin. | |
Pinnacle Station | Activate the game on Origin or download it separately for the Steam version. Pinnacle Station download |
Essential improvements
Skip videos
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Patches
The latest patch is update 1.02 which fixes various issues. The Steam and Origin versions are already patched.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/17460/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/17460/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Origin | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
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High frame rate
Instructions |
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Input settings
Controller support
Instructions |
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Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
No surround sound
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VR support
3D modes | State | GG3D | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Mass Effect. | |||
iZ3D |
Issues unresolved
Playing in 4:3 resolutions like 1600x1200(useful for 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. Currently the only known fix is to use a 16:9 screen resolution when playing, like 1920x1080.
People and objects become black
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Black screen after loading a save
Instructions |
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FIX: activate the console (instructions on how to enable the console further down) and type At BIOA_NOR00 Start_BIOA_NOR00_01
and press ↵ Enter. This will place you at the entrance to the Normandy and you will be able to save and load your game with no problems. If you fall through anywhere else in the game, pctweaks has a comprehensive list of all the "At string newArea" commands.
Issues fixed
- TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game[2]
Game simply doesn't start
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Launcher crashes (retail)
Instructions |
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Game always asks for admin permissions
Instructions |
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Failed to compile shader ** error
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Therum missing textures
Instructions |
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If this however wouldn't fix the problem. The issue is not to be found anywhere else than on Therum.
IGameExplorer --> Verify Access. Unable to verify access to the game
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No high resolution option
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 | |
Shader Model support | 3 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | PhysX | 2.7.2 |
Audio | ISACT, [3] OpenAL | |
Interface | Scaleform | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | 1.8v |
Large Address Aware
Improves stability on 64 bit systems with at least 3GB RAM by allowing the application to use more than 2GB RAM.
Low res textures fix
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Mods
Mass Effect 1 Updated/Improved Textures Mod
Instructions |
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Enable developer console
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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 DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 3.0 support |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- 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.
References
- ↑ Mass Effect Community - Mass Effect for PC System Specs, SecuROM and FAQ Part 2
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ Exclusive Interview with the Sound Design Team of “Mass Effect 2″ | Designing Sound