Difference between revisions of "Aliens: Colonial Marines"
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* If that does not work, try changing also operating system language. <ref>http://steamcommunity.com/app/49540/discussions/0/846944689783271889/#c846944689783730011</ref> | * If that does not work, try changing also operating system language. <ref>http://steamcommunity.com/app/49540/discussions/0/846944689783271889/#c846944689783730011</ref> | ||
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+ | ===Failed to start game (RU release doesn't work when English language is selected)=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} This solution is probably applicable for other non-english releases. | ||
+ | The game crashes to desktop after trademark screen, shows one of the error messages from previous issues. | ||
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+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Copy INT folders from Russian version|ref=<ref>http://forums.gearboxsoftware.com/showthread.php?t=244044&page=3</ref>}} | ||
+ | # Set game language to Russian (within Steam select game Properties -> Language -> Русский(Russian)) | ||
+ | # Wait until the game download localization files. | ||
+ | # Locate <code>\Steam\steamapps\common\Aliens Colonial Marines\PecanGame\Localization</code> and <code>\Steam\steamapps\common\Aliens Colonial Marines\Engine\Localization</code> folders and copy their contents somewhere safe (You need only INT subfolders, they contain different files, don't mix them up!). | ||
+ | # Set game language to English. | ||
+ | # Wait until the game chop it's legs off (it removes said INT folders needed for game to function). | ||
+ | # Copy both INT subfolders you saved earlier back to <code>\Steam\steamapps\common\Aliens Colonial Marines\PecanGame\Localization</code> and <code>\Steam\steamapps\common\Aliens Colonial Marines\Engine\Localization</code> accordingly. | ||
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Revision as of 16:13, 21 February 2013
Template:Infobox Key points
- Australian version does not contain .exe file, which is fixable.[1]
- Includes framerate cap, which is fixable.
General information
- Steam Community Discussions
- Gearbox Software Forums - A:CM Technical Support
- Forums at AvPGalaxy.net non PC-specific.
Availability
- All versions require Steam, including retail and digital distribution.[2]
Improvements
Disable intro videos
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Disable framerate limit
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Game data
Save game location
Save game cloud syncing
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Video settings
Field of view (FOV)
- A slider is included, but no specific values are viewable.
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Input settings
- Support for Logitech G15 keyboard display. Shows current objective or challenge.
Disable mouse smoothing
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Other improvements
Enhanced graphics with DirectX10 mod
Download and install mod from Mod DB.
Features:
DirectX 10 is enabled.Renderer is still DX9 with Shader Model 3. [3] [4]- Better light thanks to DX10 Realistic light-shadow effects lamps.
- Weapons reflect better.
- Realistic muzzle flash.
- Fewer problems with Nvidia 3d 3d mode.
- RAM usage is better for graphics (textures) light animations texture memory load times of textures and shadows.
- Game will load faster.
- Better bloom.
- MSAA ON.
- Play better with the controller better AIM is active.
Issues fixed
Steam failed to start - Missing executable
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Failed to start game (app already running) error
- There is no universal fix, however these are confirmed to work for some users.
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Failed to start game (RU release doesn't work when English language is selected)
- This solution is probably applicable for other non-english releases.
The game crashes to desktop after trademark screen, shows one of the error messages from previous issues.
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Blue screen on AMD CPU
- There seems to be problem with game running on AMD FX processors where game crashes to BSOD or freezes system. Issue is similar to Borderlands 2 BSOD and fix also works with Aliens: Colonial Marines.
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No textures
- Forcing anti-aliasing via drivers on nVidia GeForce cards will result in missing textures and black game scene.
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GPU Detection Fix
- Game has problems with detecting some graphic adapters - mainly mobile GPUs and new graphics. Because of this, game can select wrong settings profile for your system. Guide created by saint.f from Steam Community Discussions. [5]
1. Checking GPU detection
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2. Adding your GPU to the hardware list
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3. Additional graphic enhancement for high-end hardware
- This step is optional. It will force maximum quality level of detail for grade 5 hardware.
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No weapon
- Gearbox is aware of the issue and recommend this as a quick fix: [6]
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Unresponsive controls
- Problem with controls where in-game camera is always rotating and in menu cursor is always moving down. Demonstrated here.
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System requirements
- Although developer recommends 20GB of free space, download size is around 6GB.
References
- ↑ http://forums.gearboxsoftware.com/showthread.php?t=243779
- ↑ http://www.pcgamesn.com/article/aliens-colonial-marines-support-directx11-and-steamworks
- ↑ http://steamcommunity.com/app/49540/discussions/0/846945411144877566/#c846945411155707855
- ↑ http://steamcommunity.com/app/49540/discussions/0/846945579792507701/
- ↑ http://steamcommunity.com/app/49540/discussions/0/846945579760601767/
- ↑ http://forums.gearboxsoftware.com/showthread.php?t=244057