Difference between revisions of "Special K"
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{{ii}} Compatibility for features varies for games; most usually works, but at times a game might not function properly with some. Hold down {{key|Ctrl|Shift}} while launching a game if you need to reset the config file of Special K. | {{ii}} Compatibility for features varies for games; most usually works, but at times a game might not function properly with some. Hold down {{key|Ctrl|Shift}} while launching a game if you need to reset the config file of Special K. | ||
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+ | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Force window mode for games that do not natively support it:|fix= | ||
+ | # Launch the game with Special K enabled and confirmed working for the game. | ||
+ | # Press {{Key|Ctrl|Shift|Backspace}} to open the control panel of Special K. | ||
+ | # Open the '''Display''' menu on the top. | ||
+ | # Change change '''Fullscreen Mode''' to <code>Windowed Mode</code>. The <code>Force Override</code> option might be required as well for some titles. | ||
+ | # Restart the game to confirm everything is working as intended. | ||
+ | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]=== | ||
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# Launch the game with Special K enabled and confirmed working for the game. | # Launch the game with Special K enabled and confirmed working for the game. | ||
# Configure the in-game options to window mode and the resolution of the monitor. | # Configure the in-game options to window mode and the resolution of the monitor. | ||
− | #* | + | #* See [[#Windowed|Windowed]] for how to force window mode for games that do not expose it. |
# Press {{Key|Ctrl|Shift|Backspace}} to open the control panel of Special K. | # Press {{Key|Ctrl|Shift|Backspace}} to open the control panel of Special K. | ||
# Open the '''Display''' menu on the top. | # Open the '''Display''' menu on the top. | ||
# Change '''Window style''' to <code>Borderless Fullscreen</code>. | # Change '''Window style''' to <code>Borderless Fullscreen</code>. | ||
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# Restart the game to confirm everything is working as intended. | # Restart the game to confirm everything is working as intended. | ||
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Key points
- Extensive game modifying framework allowing for various in-depth tweaking of a game. The focus is primarily on the graphics pipeline but it also includes various features such as input device blocking/configuring, etc.
- As with other third-party stuff, Special K can have an adverse effect if used in multiplayer titles where anti-cheat protection exist!
- Includes a number of game-specific changes and optimizations, although minor ones are not exposed.
- Supports multiple graphics APIs as well as injection methods, making it compatible with a lot of games.
- Does not support DirectX 10.
General information
Installation
Global (system-wide)
- Allows Special K to inject automatically in all Steam games/applications it detects, as well as non-Steam games the user manually allows.
- Stop the global injection before playing a multiplayer game where Special K might have an adverse effect.
Install the global injector of Special K: |
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Local (game-specific)
- Installs Special K for a specific game, making it possible to use with said game without having global injection enabled.
- Use at own risk in multiplayer games where Special K might have an adverse effect.
Convert global injection to local wrapper DLLs: |
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Manually install local wrapper DLLs: |
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Video settings
- Compatibility for features varies for games; most usually works, but at times a game might not function properly with some. Hold down Ctrl+⇧ Shift while launching a game if you need to reset the config file of Special K.
Windowed
Force window mode for games that do not natively support it: |
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Borderless fullscreen windowed
Force borderless fullscreen windowed for games that do not natively support it: |
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