Difference between revisions of "The Saboteur"
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
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Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/402-the-saboteur-intro-skip/ The Saboteur intro skip] | Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/402-the-saboteur-intro-skip/ The Saboteur intro skip] | ||
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===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
# Open <code>config.ini</code>. | # Open <code>config.ini</code>. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]=== | ||
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
# Open <code>config.ini</code> | # Open <code>config.ini</code> | ||
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===Motion blur=== | ===Motion blur=== | ||
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
# Open <code>config.ini</code>. | # Open <code>config.ini</code>. | ||
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===Toggles=== | ===Toggles=== | ||
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# Go to the installation folder. | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
# Edit <code>InputTemplates.txt</code>. | # Edit <code>InputTemplates.txt</code>. | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Low performance on modern systems=== | ===Low performance on modern systems=== | ||
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# Open <code>{{p|game}}\VideoSetup.exe</code>. | # Open <code>{{p|game}}\VideoSetup.exe</code>. | ||
# Disable the game's shadows in the options menu. | # Disable the game's shadows in the options menu. | ||
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# Right-click on the launcher (or desktop icon). | # Right-click on the launcher (or desktop icon). | ||
# Set the compatibility to Windows XP (Service Pack 2) or Windows XP (Service Pack 3). | # Set the compatibility to Windows XP (Service Pack 2) or Windows XP (Service Pack 3). | ||
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{{++}} Fixed in the GOG.com release.<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/the_saboteur/map_bug_fixed/post2 Map bug fixed?]</ref> | {{++}} Fixed in the GOG.com release.<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/the_saboteur/map_bug_fixed/post2 Map bug fixed?]</ref> | ||
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Install older drivers versions for [http://www.nvidia.com/object/win7-winvista-64bit-257.21-whql-driver.html Windows Vista and 7] (64-bit), [http://www.nvidia.com/object/win7-winvista-32bit-257.21-whql-driver.html Windows Vista and 7] (32-bit) or [http://www.nvidia.com/object/winxp-257.21-whql-driver.html Windows XP]. | Install older drivers versions for [http://www.nvidia.com/object/win7-winvista-64bit-257.21-whql-driver.html Windows Vista and 7] (64-bit), [http://www.nvidia.com/object/win7-winvista-32bit-257.21-whql-driver.html Windows Vista and 7] (32-bit) or [http://www.nvidia.com/object/winxp-257.21-whql-driver.html Windows XP]. | ||
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{{ii}} The resolution will not be taken into account if the refresh rate is set higher than 60 Hz in the launcher. | {{ii}} The resolution will not be taken into account if the refresh rate is set higher than 60 Hz in the launcher. | ||
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For running the game at higher than 60 Hz properly, see [[#Run the game at screen refresh rate|Run the game at screen refresh rate]]. | For running the game at higher than 60 Hz properly, see [[#Run the game at screen refresh rate|Run the game at screen refresh rate]]. | ||
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See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | ||
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{{--}} Fullscreen mode defaults to 60 Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that. | {{--}} Fullscreen mode defaults to 60 Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that. | ||
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# Open <code>VideoSetup.exe</code> in the installation folder. | # Open <code>VideoSetup.exe</code> in the installation folder. | ||
# Set refresh rate to 60 Hz or less. | # Set refresh rate to 60 Hz or less. | ||
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==="The Saboteur is unable to continue due to an error initializing your graphics hardware."=== | ==="The Saboteur is unable to continue due to an error initializing your graphics hardware."=== | ||
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See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | ||
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===Controller incorrectly mapped=== | ===Controller incorrectly mapped=== | ||
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# Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/228-the-saboteur-controller-remapping-fix/ The Saboteur - Controller Remapping Fix]. | # Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/228-the-saboteur-controller-remapping-fix/ The Saboteur - Controller Remapping Fix]. | ||
# Copy the file to the installation folder and overwrite. | # Copy the file to the installation folder and overwrite. | ||
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===Xbox 360 Controller camera control fix=== | ===Xbox 360 Controller camera control fix=== | ||
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# Go to the installation folder. | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
# Open <code>InputTemplates.txt</code>. | # Open <code>InputTemplates.txt</code>. | ||
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{{--}} The game crashes on CPUs with more than four physical cores, such as AMD Ryzen 7 1700X and others. | {{--}} The game crashes on CPUs with more than four physical cores, such as AMD Ryzen 7 1700X and others. | ||
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Use [https://mega.nz/#!pBtWWb7a!Zu0GKwOaw92vZdIKNVed-rzL9Dv1vQnwVLkDq8mFuFw Saboteur CPU Fix] to patch the game binary, or use the [https://mega.nz/#!gA1mBZLR!qr7lUxuaNJr_-Ietgw9ARxZ_4j7_TRUp6UFdaNcf95M pre-patched file]. | Use [https://mega.nz/#!pBtWWb7a!Zu0GKwOaw92vZdIKNVed-rzL9Dv1vQnwVLkDq8mFuFw Saboteur CPU Fix] to patch the game binary, or use the [https://mega.nz/#!gA1mBZLR!qr7lUxuaNJr_-Ietgw9ARxZ_4j7_TRUp6UFdaNcf95M pre-patched file]. | ||
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# Go to the installation folder. | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
# Open <code>Saboteur.exe</code> with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/hxd/ HxD]. | # Open <code>Saboteur.exe</code> with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/hxd/ HxD]. |
Revision as of 00:47, 23 November 2017
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Developers | |
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Pandemic Studios | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Engines | |
Odin | |
Release dates | |
Windows | December 8, 2009 |
Key points
- The game does not start on CPUs with more than four physical cores. See below for a workaround.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SecuROM DRM disc check.[1] | |||
Amazon.com | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Origin | SecuROM PA DRM, limited to five activations per machine. |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Overwriting files[2] |
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Notes
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Patches
- The latest version is Patch 1.03b.
- This patch may slightly improve any performance issues on ATI/AMD cards.
Large Address Aware
- Allows the game to use more than 2 GB of RAM (already enabled in the GOG.com version, you do not have to patch it).
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Save game data location
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System | Location |
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Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Origin |
Video settings
Windowed
Edit config file[2] |
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Vertical sync (Vsync)
Edit config file[2] |
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Motion blur
Edit config file[2] |
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Input settings
Toggles
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian |
- Languages can be changed by modifying entries under
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\electronic arts\The Saboteur
Issues fixed
Low performance on modern systems
Disable shadows[2] |
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Disable Vertical sync (Vsync) for more consistent frame pacing[citation needed] |
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Set compatibility to Windows XP[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Broken map overlay
- Fixed in the GOG.com release.[3]
Install older drivers[citation needed] |
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Install older drivers versions for Windows Vista and 7 (64-bit), Windows Vista and 7 (32-bit) or Windows XP. Notes
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Game only runs at 640x480 resolution
- The resolution will not be taken into account if the refresh rate is set higher than 60 Hz in the launcher.
Change refresh rate[citation needed] |
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For running the game at higher than 60 Hz properly, see Run the game at screen refresh rate. |
Set windowed mode[citation needed] |
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See Windowed. |
Run the game at screen refresh rate
- Fullscreen mode defaults to 60 Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that.
Set screen refresh rate[citation needed] |
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"The Saboteur is unable to continue due to an error initializing your graphics hardware."
Set windowed mode[citation needed] |
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See Windowed. |
Controller incorrectly mapped
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Xbox 360 Controller camera control fix
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Fixing crash on CPUs with more than four physical cores (GOG.com)
- The game crashes on CPUs with more than four physical cores, such as AMD Ryzen 7 1700X and others.
Apply the fix with patcher[4] |
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Use Saboteur CPU Fix to patch the game binary, or use the pre-patched file. |
Apply the fix manually[4] |
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Notes
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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 |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista, 7 |
Processor (CPU) | AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 4600+ Intel Core 2 Duo E6320 1.86 GHz |
AMD Phenom 9500 Quad Core Intel Core 2 Quad Q6850 3.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 3 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 7 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon HD 2600 Nvidia GeForce 7800 GTX 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | ATI Radeon HD 3800 Nvidia GeForce 8800 GTS 512 MB of VRAM |
References
- ↑ Reclaim Your Game - RYG's SecuROM 7+ DRM List
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Verified by Suicide Machine on August 13, 2016
- With a help of Radeon PRO on-screen display
- ↑ Map bug fixed?
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 GOG forum - Game does not start at all (fix)