Difference between revisions of "Tribes: Ascend"
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{{--}} The game stopped receiving updates since March 12, 2013. | {{--}} The game stopped receiving updates since March 12, 2013. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Graphics options can be further lowered or heightened by [[#Editing tribes.ini|editing Tribes.ini]]. | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{ii}} All versions require a [https://account.hirezstudios.com/login.aspx Hi-Rez Master Account]. | {{ii}} All versions require a [https://account.hirezstudios.com/login.aspx Hi-Rez Master Account]. | ||
{{ii}} The Game of the Year Edition unlocks all classes, perks and equipment. | {{ii}} The Game of the Year Edition unlocks all classes, perks and equipment. | ||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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===Editing tribes.ini=== | ===Editing tribes.ini=== | ||
{{ii}} An explanation to the various items in the game's ini file can be found [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AoLRo1M6-ypfdGtwVExZd2lHN3JuellwMTZndkJOZVE#gid=0 here (Google Docs)]. | {{ii}} An explanation to the various items in the game's ini file can be found [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AoLRo1M6-ypfdGtwVExZd2lHN3JuellwMTZndkJOZVE#gid=0 here (Google Docs)]. | ||
− | * The .ini can be modified to further lower or heighten graphics than the in-game menus allow, remove the native 60 FPS lock or otherwise make specific choices as to what graphics should be shown. | + | :* The .ini can be modified to further lower or heighten graphics than the in-game menus allow, remove the native 60 FPS lock or otherwise make specific choices as to what graphics should be shown. |
==Input settings== | ==Input settings== | ||
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|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
− | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
|mute on focus lost = unknown | |mute on focus lost = unknown | ||
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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
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+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
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{{mm}} [https://hi-rez.custhelp.com/app/home Tribes: Ascend Knowledgebase] | {{mm}} [https://hi-rez.custhelp.com/app/home Tribes: Ascend Knowledgebase] | ||
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:* Sometimes, hitting Enter in Chat won't do anything. To solve this, you can only restart the game. | :* Sometimes, hitting Enter in Chat won't do anything. To solve this, you can only restart the game. | ||
− | ==Command line parameters== | + | ==Other information== |
+ | ===Safe Mode=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Hi-Rez added the option to run Tribes: Ascend in safe mode, which runs the game with default settings and lowest texture quality. | ||
+ | ::* To access safe mode, open the Tribes: Ascend Launcher, click the settings icon, and enable “Run game in safe mode.” | ||
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+ | ===Command line parameters=== | ||
{{ii}} To input these, start the launcher and click on the cogs in the upper-right corner. | {{ii}} To input these, start the launcher and click on the cogs in the upper-right corner. | ||
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Revision as of 14:53, 21 August 2014
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Developers | |
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Hi-Rez Studios | |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 3 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | April 12, 2012 |
Tribes | |
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Subseries of Metaltech | |
Starsiege: Tribes | 1998 |
Tribes 2 | 2001 |
Tribes: Vengeance | 2004 |
Tribes: Ascend | 2012 |
Tribes 3: Rivals | 2024 |
Key points
- The game stopped receiving updates since March 12, 2013.
- Graphics options can be further lowered or heightened by editing Tribes.ini.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Developer website | ||||
Amazon.com | ||||
Steam |
- All versions require a Hi-Rez Master Account.
- The Game of the Year Edition unlocks all classes, perks and equipment.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
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System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/17080/pfx/[Note 1] |
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
- Custom/unlisted resolutions can be set in
tribes.ini
. - Widescreen resolutions are Vert-.
Instructions |
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Field of view (FOV)
FOV 60 | FOV 120 |
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Editing tribes.ini
- An explanation to the various items in the game's ini file can be found here (Google Docs).
- The .ini can be modified to further lower or heighten graphics than the in-game menus allow, remove the native 60 FPS lock or otherwise make specific choices as to what graphics should be shown.
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English |
Network
- Requires a Hi-Rez Master Account.
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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LAN play | |||
Online play |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | Custom server sessions must be rented through the developer.[1] | |
Direct IP |
Issues fixed
Crash after pressing Play on AMD graphics cards
Instructions |
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Reducing mouse input lag
Instructions |
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No Cursor In EULA And Menu Buttons
Instructions |
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- It takes a few minutes to validate the files and then (if you are experiencing this issue) re-download them.
- If this does not fix the issue, use the diagnostic and support utility to send Hi-Rez Studios the log files from your Tribes: Ascend patcher.
"Decompression Timed Out"
Instructions |
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"Failed to start the Hi-Rez Studios Authenticate And Update Service" or stuck at Validating
Instructions |
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"Cannot find the Hi-Rez installation" (Steam)
Instructions |
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Stuttering
Instructions |
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"XINPUT1_3.DLL is missing" when clicking Play
Instructions |
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Stuck on map loading
Instructions |
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Issues unresolved
- The player is propelled when they hit certain objects at high speeds. (e.g. the flag stand on Raindance, which can throw the player into the air, sometimes hitting the invisible ceiling)
- Sometimes, hitting Enter in Chat won't do anything. To solve this, you can only restart the game.
Other information
Safe Mode
- Hi-Rez added the option to run Tribes: Ascend in safe mode, which runs the game with default settings and lowest texture quality.
- To access safe mode, open the Tribes: Ascend Launcher, click the settings icon, and enable “Run game in safe mode.”
Command line parameters
- To input these, start the launcher and click on the cogs in the upper-right corner.
Code | Description |
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-steam | Enables Steam overlay if run outside of Steam. |
-windowed | Runs the game in windowed mode. |
-resx=800 -resy=600 | Changes resolution according to specified values. |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7 | 7 |
Processor (CPU) | Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or Althon X2 2.7 GHz | Quadcore Intel or AMD |
System memory (RAM) | ||
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 10 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon 3870 or higher, Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT or higher | Nvidia GeForce GTX 560+ or ATI Radeon 6950+ |
Notes
- ↑ Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (17080) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
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