Difference between revisions of "Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition"
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+ | {{ii}} Appears that ATI/AMD graphics cards are underutilised. | ||
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+ | {{Fixbox/fix|line=false|Set Catalyst Control Center 3D Profile}} | ||
+ | {{ii}} This fix sets a new 3D profile for the game.<ref>http://forums.steamgames.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2900333&page=2</ref> | ||
+ | 1) Enter [[Catalyst Control Center]] and 3D Application Settings (advanced view). | ||
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+ | 2) Tweak settings by unchecking 'Use application settings' and switching sliders to the right. | ||
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+ | 3) Apply the 3D profile to Dark Souls. | ||
+ | }} | ||
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===Crash VSFilter.dll=== | ===Crash VSFilter.dll=== | ||
{{ii}} Crash occurs after start screen.<ref>http://forums.steamgames.com/forums/showthread.php?p=32497408</ref> | {{ii}} Crash occurs after start screen.<ref>http://forums.steamgames.com/forums/showthread.php?p=32497408</ref> |
Revision as of 02:17, 25 August 2012
Template:Infobox Key Points
- A poor port of the console game with few PC options.[1]
- Controller is highly recommended over keyboard and mouse controls.
- Recommended to use Durazno's fix to increase rendering resolution.
General Information
- Steam Forum.
- Steam Forum thread - Dark Souls General FAQ.
- Game Manual.
Availability
Video Settings
Widescreen Resolution
- No matter what resolution you set in the options, Dark Souls will run at 1280x720 (or 720p) and stretch to fit.
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3D Support
- The game suffers from poor 3D support.
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Input Settings
Key Remapping
- Key remapping is supported.
- A number of inconsistent keys by default:
- 'Q key' responds to on-screen prompt 'A to continue'.
- 'End key' brings up menu (and 'Escape key' does nothing).
- Mouse 4 and 5 cannot be remapped.[2]
Controller
- 'Hot swap' between keyboard and mouse controls and controller is available.[3]
- Use of controller is highly recommended.[4]
Controller Not Working
- Controller must be plugged in before the game starts.[5]
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Network Settings
- Signing into Games For Windows Live (GFWL is mandatory, and requires that network ports are opened or are forwarded.
Port forwarding must be enabled on:[6]
- TCP port 80.
- UDP and TCP port 3074.
- UDP port 88
- UDP and TCP port 53
- TCP port 443
System Requirements
Issues Fixed
=ATI/AMD Low Performance
- Appears that ATI/AMD graphics cards are underutilised.
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Crash VSFilter.dll
- Crash occurs after start screen.[7]
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Progress Bar Stuck During Installation
- Problem may be caused by setup utility getting stuck whilst installing DirectX and Games For Windows Live (GFWL).
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Minimize With Multiple Monitors
- When playing with two screens, the game seems to minimize.
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Windows 8
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References
- ↑ http://uk.pc.gamespy.com/pc/dark-souls/1225854p1.html
- ↑ http://uk.pc.gamespy.com/pc/dark-souls/1225854p1.html
- ↑ http://uk.pc.gamespy.com/pc/dark-souls/1225854p1.html
- ↑ http://uk.pc.gamespy.com/pc/dark-souls/1225854p1.html
- ↑ http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?p=32501436
- ↑ http://support.microsoft.com/kb/937424
- ↑ http://forums.steamgames.com/forums/showthread.php?p=32497408