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{{Infobox
 
{{Infobox
 
|cover          = Tera Box Art.jpg
 
|cover          = Tera Box Art.jpg
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{{ii}} TERA has been renamed TERA: Rising and is now a free to play title.
 
{{ii}} TERA has been renamed TERA: Rising and is now a free to play title.
  
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== Editing INI Files And Terms Of Service ==
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'''General information'''
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The terms of service forbids the modification of the ini files (amongst other things) and can result in the suspension of one's game account.<ref>https://forum.tera-europe.com/showthread.php?t=33409</ref> However, a community manager has stated that "for the sake of clarification, you won't get banned for changing a line in a .ini file".<ref>https://forum.tera-europe.com/showthread.php?t=33976&page=5&p=855730#post855730</ref>
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{{mm}} [http://tera-forums.enmasse.com/forums Official Forums]
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{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/212740/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
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However, any discussion on the [https://forum.tera-europe.com/ official forums] or on other community sites, such as [http://www.mmorpg.com MMORPG.com forums] about editing .ini files, will result in a warning and the post being deleted.
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==Availability==
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{{Availability Table|
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== Availability ==
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{{Availability Table/row| [http://tera.enmasse.com/ Official Website] | {{ID|id}} | }}
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{{Availability Table/row| [http://tera-europe.com/en/home.html Europe Official Website] | {{ID|id}} |  }}
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}}
 
=== Free to Play ===
 
=== Free to Play ===
 
TERA Online has become Free to Play in US, Europe, and Korea.
 
TERA Online has become Free to Play in US, Europe, and Korea.
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The game launches from a launcher client which requires a constant internet access to use, as is typical of MMOs. There is no activation limit however signing in from a new location will require you to provide a security code sent to your e-mail account.
 
The game launches from a launcher client which requires a constant internet access to use, as is typical of MMOs. There is no activation limit however signing in from a new location will require you to provide a security code sent to your e-mail account.
  
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== Issues And Fixes ==
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== Improvements ==
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===Launcher gets stuck on "Applying Patch"===
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=== Disable Opening Cinematics ===
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This issue is usually solved by doing the following:
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{{Fixbox|1=
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# Delete the file "gl.version", or "gl_v2.version".
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{{Fixbox/fix|Disable Opening Cinematics}}
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# Start "TERA-Launcher.exe".
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# Find your installation directory, this is usually <code>C:\Program Files\TERA or C:\Program Files (x86)\TERA</code>
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# Now the launcher updates itself.
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# Navigate to the following: <code>\Client\S1Game\CookedPC\Art_Data\Packages\Video</code>
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# After patching, you are able to use the play button.
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# Rename these 4 files (ex. <code>intro_atari.bik</code>=><code>intro_atari_old.bik</code>):
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* intro_atari.bik
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* intro_bhs.bik
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* intro_eme.bik
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* intro_fog.bik (EU Version)
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*intro_ubi.bik (EU Version)
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* Prologue_kor.bik
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}}
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=== Framerate Unlock ===
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Framerate Unlock}}
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{{ii}} By editing <code>S1Engine.ini</code> it is also possible to unlock the games framerate.
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# Navigate to <code>...\Program Files (x86)\TERA\Client\S1Game\Config</code> and open this file before navigating to the line:<pre>bSmoothFrameRate=TRUE</pre>
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# Change this line to the following: <pre>bSmoothFrameRate=FALSE</pre>
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}}
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=== Modifications ===
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==== Editing INI Files And Terms Of Service ====
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The terms of service forbids the modification of the ini files (amongst other things) and can result in the suspension of one's game account.<ref>https://forum.tera-europe.com/showthread.php?t=33409</ref> However, a community manager has stated that "for the sake of clarification, you won't get banned for changing a line in a .ini file".<ref>https://forum.tera-europe.com/showthread.php?t=33976&page=5&p=855730#post855730</ref>
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'''This page has been Removed from Blogspot as of 08 February 2013.''' http://tera-mods.blogspot.com/ has so-called "De-censor" files. These will allow the use of the original Korean versions of the armor. These are updated for the recent "Tera Rising" Free2Play patch.  
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http://megrae-gaming.blogspot.ch/ is at the time of writing (07 februari 2013) not yet updated for the "Tera Rising" patch.
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http://gamevixenzone.ryonani.com/hot-stuff-21/tera-mods-45/ currently has up-to-date files (09 February 2013) for "De-censor" files and various voices from the Japanese and Korean versions of the game.  
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Both sites above, if updated, should provide the exact same files.
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==Game data==
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{{Game Location Table|
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{{Game Location Table/row|Save game location|}}
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{{Game Location Table/row|Configuration files location|Program Files (x86)\TERA\Client\S1Game\Config}}
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}}
  
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If it doesn't work, '''disable''' your Anti-Virus. Panda Cloud Anti-Virus, for example, causes this problem.
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=== [[Save game cloud syncing]] ===
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{{Save Game Cloud Syncing
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|steam_cloud            =false
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|steam_cloud_notes      =
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|origin                =
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|origin_notes          =
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|uplay                  =
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|uplay_notes            =
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|gamesave_manager      =false
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|gamesave_manager_notes =
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|gamestow              =false
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|gamestow_notes        =
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|synctocloud            =
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|synctocloud_notes      =
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|square_enix            =
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|square_enix_notes      =
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}}
  
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=== Unable to Login to Launcher ===
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==Video settings==
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There are several reasons this issue may occur, and it is usually characterised by the login page on the launcher constantly refreshing.
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{{Video Settings
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# Ensure you have javascript enabled, as this will affect your login on the launcher and on the website.
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|wsgf_link                  =http://www.wsgf.org/dr/tera-exiled-realm-arborea/en
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# Several anti-virus programs appear to interfere with the TERA login; and as of yet this has not been fixed. Try disabling or reducing the stringency of your anti-virus before logging in, or (if you anti-virus software supports it) try setting the TERA launcher executable as an exception within the software.
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|widescreen_wsgf_award      =gold
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# If you have modified your Windows host file then this may be the cause. It is possible to [http://support.microsoft.com/kb/972034 reset the host file], but ensure you back up your OS and essential files before attempting it as doing so incorrectly can cause irreparable damage to your files.
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|multimonitor_wsgf_award    =gold
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|widescreen_resolution      =true
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|widescreen_resolution_notes=
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|multimonitor              =true
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|multimonitor_notes        =
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|fov                        =hackable
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|fov_notes                  =See [[#Field Of View (FOV)|Field Of View (FOV)]]
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|windowed                  =true
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|windowed_notes            =
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|borderless_windowed        =true
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|borderless_windowed_notes  =
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|anisotropic                =true
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|anisotropic_notes          =
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|antialiasing              =true
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|antialiasing_notes        =
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|vsync                      =true
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|vsync_notes                =
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}}
  
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== Graphical Tweaks ==
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=== [[Field Of View (FOV) Fixes|Field Of View]] ===
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=== [[Field Of View (FOV) Fixes|Field Of Vision]] ===
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{{Fixbox|1=
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It is possible to edit a <code>.ini</code> file to alter the in-game FOV. To do this, go to <code>...\Program Files (x86)\TERA\Client\S1Game\Config</code> and open the file <code>S1Input.ini</code> with a text editor such as Notepad. Then navigate to the following line:
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{{Fixbox/fix|Field Of View (FOV)}}
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It is possible to edit a <code>.ini</code> file to alter the in-game FOV.
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# Navigate to <code>...\Program Files (x86)\TERA\Client\S1Game\Config</code>
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# Open the file <code>S1Input.ini</code> with a text editor such as Notepad.  
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# Navigate to the following line:
 
<pre>bEnableMouseSmoothing=true</pre>
 
<pre>bEnableMouseSmoothing=true</pre>
 
Underneath this line, add a new line with the following:
 
Underneath this line, add a new line with the following:
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<pre>press "x" to activate ingame</pre>
 
<pre>press "x" to activate ingame</pre>
  
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Note that the game natively supports UI rescaling, so for different resolutions/FOVs you can adjust the size of the UI via the 'UI Setting' tab in the in-game options menu.
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{{ii}} The game natively supports UI rescaling, so for different resolutions/FOVs you can adjust the size of the UI via the 'UI Setting' tab in the in-game options menu.
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}}
  
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=== Framerate Unlock ===
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==Input settings==
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By editing <code>S1Engine.ini</code> it is also possible to unlock the games framerate. Go to <code>...\Program Files (x86)\TERA\Client\S1Game\Config</code> and open this file before navigating to the line:
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{{Input Settings
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<pre>bSmoothFrameRate=TRUE</pre>
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|key_remap                  =true
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Change this line to the following:
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|key_remap_notes            =
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<pre>bSmoothFrameRate=FALSE</pre>
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|acceleration_option        =false
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|acceleration_option_notes  =
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== Improvements ==
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|controller_support        =true
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=== Disable Opening Cinematics ===
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|controller_support_notes  =
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Find your installation directory, this is usually C:\Program Files\TERA or C:\Program Files (x86)\TERA<br />
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}}
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Navigate to the following:  \Client\S1Game\CookedPC\Art_Data\Packages\Video<br />
 
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Rename these 4 files (ex. intro_atari.bik=>intro_atari_old.bik):
 
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* intro_atari.bik
 
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* intro_bhs.bik
 
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* intro_eme.bik
 
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* intro_fog.bik (EU Version)
 
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*intro_ubi.bik (EU Version)
 
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* Prologue_kor.bik
 
  
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=== [[Borderless Fullscreen Windowed]] ===
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=== [[:Category:Controller|Controller Support]] ===
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The game natively supports borderless fullscreen windowed mode, accessible via the in-game options menu under 'Video'.
 
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=== Rebinding Keys ===
 
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The game allows you to rebind the entire keyboard layout via the in-game options menu under 'Shortcuts'.
 
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== [[:Category:Controller|Controller Support]] ==
 
 
The game supports [[Xbox 360 Controller]]s by default, and it can be reconfigured by typing the following in the chat:
 
The game supports [[Xbox 360 Controller]]s by default, and it can be reconfigured by typing the following in the chat:
 
<pre>/controller</pre>
 
<pre>/controller</pre>
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[[Invert Y-Axis|Inverting the y-axis]] in the controller can be toggled by inverting the mouse camera options.
 
[[Invert Y-Axis|Inverting the y-axis]] in the controller can be toggled by inverting the mouse camera options.
  
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== Compatibility ==
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== Issues And Fixes ==
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=== Graphics Card Support ===
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===Launcher gets stuck on "Applying Patch"===
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Note that according to the games <code>Engine > Config</code> files, several graphics cards are not officially supported. As such, problems may be encountered when running the game on systems using these GPUs. The list of unsupported cards is as follows:
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Launcher gets stuck on "Applying Patch"}}
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{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="text-align: left; width: 300px;"  
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This issue is usually solved by doing the following:
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# Delete the file "gl.version", or "gl_v2.version".
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! scope="col" | NVIDIA GPUs
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# Start "TERA-Launcher.exe".
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# Now the launcher updates itself.
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| GeForce MX 4000
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# After patching, you are able to use the play button.
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| GeForce PCX 5750
 
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|-
 
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| GeForce PCX 5900
 
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|-
 
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| GeForce2 MX/MX 400
 
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|-
 
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| GeForce2 MX200
 
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|-
 
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| GeForce3
 
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|-
 
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| GeForce3 Ti200
 
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|-
 
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| GeForce3 Ti500
 
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|-
 
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| GeForce4 MX 420
 
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|-
 
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| GeForce4 MX 440, w/AGP8X & SE
 
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|-
 
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| GeForce4 MX 460
 
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|-
 
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| GeForce4 Ti 4200 & w/AGP8X
 
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|-
 
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| GeForce4 Ti 4400
 
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|-
 
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| GeForce4 Ti 4600
 
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| GeForce4 Ti 4800 & SE
 
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| Quadro DCC
 
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|}
 
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=== Mac And Linux ===
 
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It is currently impossible to configure TERA to run on Mac OSX or Linux.
 
  
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If it doesn't work, '''disable''' your Anti-Virus. Panda Cloud Anti-Virus, for example, causes this problem.
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}}
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=== Unable to Login to Launcher ===
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Description}}
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There are several reasons this issue may occur, and it is usually characterised by the login page on the launcher constantly refreshing.
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* Ensure you have javascript enabled, as this will affect your login on the launcher and on the website.
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* Several anti-virus programs appear to interfere with the TERA login; and as of yet this has not been fixed. Try disabling or reducing the stringency of your anti-virus before logging in, or (if you anti-virus software supports it) try setting the TERA launcher executable as an exception within the software.
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* If you have modified your Windows host file then this may be the cause. It is possible to [http://support.microsoft.com/kb/972034 reset the host file], but ensure you back up your OS and essential files before attempting it as doing so incorrectly can cause irreparable damage to your files.
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}}
 
== System requirements ==
 
== System requirements ==
 
{{System Requirements
 
{{System Requirements
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|recHD = 30 GB
 
|recHD = 30 GB
 
}}
 
}}
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= General Information =
 
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== Mods ==
 
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'''This page has been Removed from Blogspot as of 08 February 2013.''' http://tera-mods.blogspot.com/ has so-called "De-censor" files. These will allow the use of the original Korean versions of the armor. These are updated for the recent "Tera Rising" Free2Play patch.
 
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http://megrae-gaming.blogspot.ch/ is at the time of writing (07 februari 2013) not yet updated for the "Tera Rising" patch.
 
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http://gamevixenzone.ryonani.com/hot-stuff-21/tera-mods-45/ currently has up-to-date files (09 February 2013) for "De-censor" files and various voices from the Japanese and Korean versions of the game.
 
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Both sites above, if updated, should provide the exact same files.
 
  
 
== References ==
 
== References ==

Revision as of 00:35, 22 June 2013

Template:Infobox Key points

TERA has been renamed TERA: Rising and is now a free to play title.

General information

Official Forums
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Template:Availability Table

Free to Play

TERA Online has become Free to Play in US, Europe, and Korea.

Creation

US and EU servers

http://www.reddit.com/r/TeraOnline/comments/16baiy/returning_to_tera_for_f2p_but_not_sure_if_i/c7ufh0d

Digital Rights Management (DRM)

The game launches from a launcher client which requires a constant internet access to use, as is typical of MMOs. There is no activation limit however signing in from a new location will require you to provide a security code sent to your e-mail account.

Improvements

Disable Opening Cinematics

Instructions

Framerate Unlock

Instructions

Modifications

Editing INI Files And Terms Of Service

The terms of service forbids the modification of the ini files (amongst other things) and can result in the suspension of one's game account.[1] However, a community manager has stated that "for the sake of clarification, you won't get banned for changing a line in a .ini file".[2] This page has been Removed from Blogspot as of 08 February 2013. http://tera-mods.blogspot.com/ has so-called "De-censor" files. These will allow the use of the original Korean versions of the armor. These are updated for the recent "Tera Rising" Free2Play patch.

http://megrae-gaming.blogspot.ch/ is at the time of writing (07 februari 2013) not yet updated for the "Tera Rising" patch.

http://gamevixenzone.ryonani.com/hot-stuff-21/tera-mods-45/ currently has up-to-date files (09 February 2013) for "De-censor" files and various voices from the Japanese and Korean versions of the game.

Both sites above, if updated, should provide the exact same files.

Game data

Template:Game Location Table

Save game cloud syncing

Template:Save Game Cloud Syncing

Video settings

Template:Video Settings

Field Of View

Instructions

Input settings

Template:Input Settings

Controller Support

The game supports Xbox 360 Controllers by default, and it can be reconfigured by typing the following in the chat: 

/controller

This will bring up a controller configuration menu where all buttons are fully rebindable.

Inverting the y-axis in the controller can be toggled by inverting the mouse camera options.

Issues And Fixes

Launcher gets stuck on "Applying Patch"

Instructions

Unable to Login to Launcher

Instructions

System requirements

Template:System Requirements

References

  1. ↑ https://forum.tera-europe.com/showthread.php?t=33409
  2. ↑ https://forum.tera-europe.com/showthread.php?t=33976&page=5&p=855730#post855730