Difference between revisions of "Spec Ops: The Line"
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
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* Launch game with <code>-nostartupmovies -nosplash</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameters]]. | * Launch game with <code>-nostartupmovies -nosplash</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameters]]. | ||
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{{ii}} [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen] can set the FOV up to 92° by default. | {{ii}} [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen] can set the FOV up to 92° by default. | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Change max FOV for Flawless Widescreen|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}|fix= |
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# Download and run [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen]. | # Download and run [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen]. | ||
# Install the Spec Ops: The Line plugin. | # Install the Spec Ops: The Line plugin. | ||
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{{ii}} Do not run the game in borderless mode if using forced MSAA or TrSSAA settings. | {{ii}} Do not run the game in borderless mode if using forced MSAA or TrSSAA settings. | ||
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# Download and run [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/897-gedosato/ GeDoSaTo]. | # Download and run [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/897-gedosato/ GeDoSaTo]. | ||
# Edit the '''SpecOpsTheLine''' profile. | # Edit the '''SpecOpsTheLine''' profile. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]=== | ||
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file location]]. | ||
# [[#Edit encrypted configuration files|Decrypt]] <code>SREngine.ini</code>. | # [[#Edit encrypted configuration files|Decrypt]] <code>SREngine.ini</code>. | ||
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{{ii}} AMD users can force AA through AMD Control Center. | {{ii}} AMD users can force AA through AMD Control Center. | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Force MSAA/TrSSAA|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://forums.guru3d.com/showthread.php?t=357956|title=NVidia Anti-Aliasing Guide (updated) - Guru3D.com Forums|date=2016-12-31}}</ref>|fix= |
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# Download and run [https://ci.appveyor.com/project/Orbmu2k/nvidiaprofileinspector/build/artifacts NVIDIA Profile Inspector]. | # Download and run [https://ci.appveyor.com/project/Orbmu2k/nvidiaprofileinspector/build/artifacts NVIDIA Profile Inspector]. | ||
# Search and open the game profile. | # Search and open the game profile. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|Frame rate (FPS)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|Frame rate (FPS)]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Limit frame rate|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file location]]. | ||
# [[#Edit encrypted configuration files|Decrypt]] <code>SREngine.ini</code>. | # [[#Edit encrypted configuration files|Decrypt]] <code>SREngine.ini</code>. | ||
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===Disable motion blur=== | ===Disable motion blur=== | ||
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file location]]. | ||
# [[#Edit encrypted configuration files|Decrypt]] <code>SREngine.ini</code>. | # [[#Edit encrypted configuration files|Decrypt]] <code>SREngine.ini</code>. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Mouse acceleration|Mouse acceleration]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Mouse acceleration|Mouse acceleration]]=== | ||
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file location]]. | ||
# [[#Edit encrypted configuration files|Decrypt]] <code>SRInput.ini</code>. | # [[#Edit encrypted configuration files|Decrypt]] <code>SRInput.ini</code>. | ||
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===Change general sensitivity=== | ===Change general sensitivity=== | ||
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file location]]. | ||
# [[#Edit encrypted configuration files|Decrypt]] <code>SRInput.ini</code>. | # [[#Edit encrypted configuration files|Decrypt]] <code>SRInput.ini</code>. | ||
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===Change aim sensitivity=== | ===Change aim sensitivity=== | ||
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file location]]. | ||
# [[#Edit encrypted configuration files|Decrypt]] <code>SRInput.ini</code>. | # [[#Edit encrypted configuration files|Decrypt]] <code>SRInput.ini</code>. | ||
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===Disable mouse smoothing=== | ===Disable mouse smoothing=== | ||
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file location]]. | ||
# [[#Edit encrypted configuration files|Decrypt]] <code>SRInput.ini</code>. | # [[#Edit encrypted configuration files|Decrypt]] <code>SRInput.ini</code>. | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Xbox button prompts always displayed=== | ===Xbox button prompts always displayed=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable XInput controller for the game|ref={{cn|date=Decemeber 2016}}|fix= |
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# Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/416-nox360/ NoX360]. | # Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/416-nox360/ NoX360]. | ||
# Extract the contents to <code>{{p|game}}\Binaries\Win32\</code>. | # Extract the contents to <code>{{p|game}}\Binaries\Win32\</code>. | ||
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===D3DERR_INVALIDCALL error=== | ===D3DERR_INVALIDCALL error=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=[[#Video settings|Launch]] the game in windowed mode|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150619190704/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3014351 Game crashes on startup - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>}} |
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===No sound during cutscenes=== | ===No sound during cutscenes=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Fix binkw32.dll|ref=<ref name=sound>[https://web.archive.org/web/20151026094957/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2748402&page=3 No Sound in Cutscenes - Page 3 - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix= |
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# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/516-bink-video-199r-dll/ Bink Video 1.99r DLL]. | # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/516-bink-video-199r-dll/ Bink Video 1.99r DLL]. | ||
# Extract the contents to {{code|{{p|game}}\Binaries\Win32}} | # Extract the contents to {{code|{{p|game}}\Binaries\Win32}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable HDMI output|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150619190732/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2780254 Fix for no sound in cutscenes - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix= |
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# Go into "control panel" -> "hardware and sound" -> "device manager" | # Go into "control panel" -> "hardware and sound" -> "device manager" | ||
# Search under "audio, video and game controller" for the graphic cards audio device | # Search under "audio, video and game controller" for the graphic cards audio device | ||
# for AMD: "AMD High Definition Audio Device")-> open the properties -> open the "driver" tab -> deactivate the device | # for AMD: "AMD High Definition Audio Device")-> open the properties -> open the "driver" tab -> deactivate the device | ||
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− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set stereo sound|ref=<ref name=sound/>|fix= |
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# Open Windows audio panel (right click on the speaker icon on the bottom right of the screen) | # Open Windows audio panel (right click on the speaker icon on the bottom right of the screen) | ||
# Configure your playback device | # Configure your playback device | ||
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===Crashing and low frame rate=== | ===Crashing and low frame rate=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install NVIDIA PhysX|ref={{CN|date=August 2015}}|fix= |
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# Install the latest [http://www.nvidia.com/object/physx_system_software.html NVIDIA PhysX System Software]. | # Install the latest [http://www.nvidia.com/object/physx_system_software.html NVIDIA PhysX System Software]. | ||
# Right click '''Spec Ops: The Line''' in the Steam games list. | # Right click '''Spec Ops: The Line''' in the Steam games list. | ||
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# Under '''Local Files''', select '''[[Steam#Verify integrity of game cache|Verify Integrity of Game Cache]]'''. | # Under '''Local Files''', select '''[[Steam#Verify integrity of game cache|Verify Integrity of Game Cache]]'''. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Reset configuration files|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
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# Launch the game at least once. | # Launch the game at least once. | ||
# Go to <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games</code>. | # Go to <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games</code>. | ||
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===Edit encrypted configuration files=== | ===Edit encrypted configuration files=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use Rick's tools|ref=<ref>[http://forum.xentax.com/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=9168 Spec Ops: The Line encrypted ini files • XeNTaX forums]</ref>|fix= |
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# Download the [http://mod.gib.me/specopstheline/inicrypt.zip decrypter]. | # Download the [http://mod.gib.me/specopstheline/inicrypt.zip decrypter]. | ||
# Unzip it in a handy folder. Such as <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\SpecOps-TheLine\SRGame\Config\</code>. | # Unzip it in a handy folder. Such as <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\SpecOps-TheLine\SRGame\Config\</code>. |
Revision as of 02:10, 23 November 2017
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Developers | |
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Yager Development | |
Multiplayer | Darkside Game Studios |
Publishers | |
2K Games | |
OS X | Digital Tribe |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 3 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 26, 2012 |
macOS (OS X) | November 7, 2013 |
Linux | May 14, 2015 |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
Spec Ops | |
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Spec Ops: Rangers Lead the Way | 1998 |
Spec Ops II: Green Berets | 1999 |
Spec Ops: The Line | 2012 |
General information
- Official game site
- Official forums
- Spec Ops Wiki - A wiki for the series
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Amazon.co.uk | ||||
Incorrect store name. See here for available options. | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Mac App Store | ||||
Steam |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Set launch options[citation needed] |
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Game data
Configuration files location
- This game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
- Configuration files are encrypted except for the Apple OS X Steam port configuration files, which are unencrypted.
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Field of view (FOV)
- Flawless Widescreen can set the FOV up to 92° by default.
Change max FOV for Flawless Widescreen[citation needed] |
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Borderless fullscreen windowed
- Do not run the game in borderless mode if using forced MSAA or TrSSAA settings.
Force borderless[citation needed] |
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Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Changing anisotropic filtering level[citation needed] |
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Anti-aliasing (AA)
- AMD users can force AA through AMD Control Center.
Force MSAA/TrSSAA[1] |
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Frame rate (FPS)
Limit frame rate[citation needed] |
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Disable motion blur
Disable motion blur[citation needed] |
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Input settings
Mouse acceleration
Disable mouse acceleration[citation needed] |
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Change general sensitivity
Change general sensitivity[citation needed] |
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Change aim sensitivity
Change aim sensitivity[citation needed] |
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Disable mouse smoothing
Change aim sensitivity[citation needed] |
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Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Russian | ||||
Turkish |
- Most languages have the in-game option to select English audio.
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 8 | Versus, Co-op Co-op 2 players |
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Online play | 8 | Versus, Co-op Co-op 2 players |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Issues fixed
Xbox button prompts always displayed
Disable XInput controller for the game[citation needed] |
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D3DERR_INVALIDCALL error
Launch the game in windowed mode[2] |
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No sound during cutscenes
Fix binkw32.dll[3] |
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Disable HDMI output[4] |
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Set stereo sound[3] |
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Crashing and low frame rate
Install NVIDIA PhysX[citation needed] |
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Reset configuration files[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 | |
OpenGL | 2.0 | OS X and Linux only. |
Shader Model support | 3 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | |||
Linux |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | PhysX | |
Audio | FMOD | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | Steamworks |
Edit encrypted configuration files
Use Rick's tools[5] |
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP3 | Vista, 7 |
Processor (CPU) | AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz |
2.4 GHz Quad Core |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 3 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 6 GB | 10 GB |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon HD 2600XT Nvidia GeForce 8600 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | ATI Radeon HD 4850 Nvidia GeForce 9800 GTX 512 MB of VRAM |
References
- ↑ NVidia Anti-Aliasing Guide (updated) - Guru3D.com Forums - last accessed on 2016-12-31
- ↑ Game crashes on startup - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 No Sound in Cutscenes - Page 3 - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Fix for no sound in cutscenes - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Spec Ops: The Line encrypted ini files • XeNTaX forums