Difference between revisions of "Infestation: Survivor Stories Classic"
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# Go to The War Z's main folder. Its default location is <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\The War Z\</code> | # Go to The War Z's main folder. Its default location is <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\The War Z\</code> | ||
# Right click on <code>WarZlauncher.exe</code> and select '''Properties'''. | # Right click on <code>WarZlauncher.exe</code> and select '''Properties'''. | ||
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{{ii}} Poor memory optimization in the engine is likely the cause of this problem. The game's client can reach near 2GB of RAM usage despite it's unremarkable graphical fidelity.<ref>Tested by FudgePoly using numerous graphics options and monitoring software.</ref> | {{ii}} Poor memory optimization in the engine is likely the cause of this problem. The game's client can reach near 2GB of RAM usage despite it's unremarkable graphical fidelity.<ref>Tested by FudgePoly using numerous graphics options and monitoring software.</ref> | ||
{{++}} Following this fix in windowed mode is recommended (in-case the client hangs or crashes during testing). | {{++}} Following this fix in windowed mode is recommended (in-case the client hangs or crashes during testing). | ||
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Uninstall AVG Antivirus. If you do not have AVG, set your antivirus software to exclude the game's main folder. | Uninstall AVG Antivirus. If you do not have AVG, set your antivirus software to exclude the game's main folder. | ||
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===Inventory shows weird names and descriptions=== | ===Inventory shows weird names and descriptions=== | ||
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# From the in-game options menu, choose '''Language'''. | # From the in-game options menu, choose '''Language'''. | ||
# Select '''English''' and apply. | # Select '''English''' and apply. | ||
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{{ii}} The game's [[#Configuration location|configuration files]] (CustomSettings.ini, gameSettings.ini) contain the entry <code>r_anisotropy_quality 1</code> | {{ii}} The game's [[#Configuration location|configuration files]] (CustomSettings.ini, gameSettings.ini) contain the entry <code>r_anisotropy_quality 1</code> | ||
{{ii}} Changing this entry to a different value does not seem to make a difference in-game. | {{ii}} Changing this entry to a different value does not seem to make a difference in-game. | ||
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{{ii}} The game's [[#Configuration location|configuration files]] (CustomSettings.ini, gameSettings.ini) contain the entry <code>r_antialiasing_quality 1</code> | {{ii}} The game's [[#Configuration location|configuration files]] (CustomSettings.ini, gameSettings.ini) contain the entry <code>r_antialiasing_quality 1</code> | ||
{{ii}} Changing this entry to a different value does not seem to make a difference in-game. | {{ii}} Changing this entry to a different value does not seem to make a difference in-game. |
Revision as of 04:31, 1 July 2013
Key points
- Originally titled The War Z, rebranded due to "confusion and trademark issues".[1]
- The game currently suffers from serious bugs[2][3] and a numerous amount of hackers.[4]
- The developers were accused of scam and false advertising and the game itself was pulled off Steam at one point.[5]
General information
Availability
Issues fixed
Launcher crashes or stops responding
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MSVCP100.dll is missing
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Game freezes when entering server
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Frequent crashes
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Enable SLI
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Inventory shows weird names and descriptions
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Game data
Configuration location
Video settings
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
- The game's configuration files (CustomSettings.ini, gameSettings.ini) contain the entry
r_anisotropy_quality 1
- Changing this entry to a different value does not seem to make a difference in-game.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
- The game's configuration files (CustomSettings.ini, gameSettings.ini) contain the entry
r_antialiasing_quality 1
- Changing this entry to a different value does not seem to make a difference in-game.
Input settings
System requirements
- The game is a multiplayer game. It requires a stable Internet connection with sufficient connectivity to regions in the US and/or Europe.
References
- ↑ Today We Will Be Changing The Name Of The Game! - Announcements - Infestation: Survivor Stories Official Forums
- ↑ Alpha bugs compilation, only accessible by Alpha players., older (but public) list.
- ↑ Example of a major game-breaking bug.
- ↑ Joystiq news item about WarZ hackers
- ↑ http://www.complex.com/video-games/2012/12/the-war-z-pulled-from-steam-after-complaints-of-scams-and-false-advertising