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+ | {{Infobox | ||
+ | |cover = Naturalselection2.png | ||
+ | |developer = [[Wikipedia:Unknown Worlds Entertainment|Unknown Worlds Entertainment]] | ||
+ | |publisher = [[Wikipedia:Unknown Worlds Entertainment|Unknown Worlds Entertainment]] | ||
+ | |engine = Spark Engine | ||
+ | |release dates = October 30, 2012 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | '''Key points''' | ||
+ | {{++}} Unknown Worlds confirmed plans to support Mac & Linux platforms.<ref>http://www.unknownworlds.com/ns2/2011/2/ns2_q_a_2</ref> | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''General information''' | ||
+ | {{mm}} [http://www.unknownworlds.com/ns2/forums/index.php?showforum=108 Unknown Worlds Forums - Technical Support] | ||
+ | {{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/4920/ Steam Community Hub] | ||
+ | {{mm}} [http://www.reddit.com/r/ns2 r/ns2] - subreddit. | ||
+ | {{ii}} [https://getsatisfaction.com/unknownworlds/ NS2 GetSatisfaction Page] - submit and view bugs which the developer is addressing. | ||
+ | {{ii}} [http://www.unknownworlds.com/ns2/forums/index.php?showtopic=111496&st=0&start=0/ Troubleshooting thread] - written by playtester. | ||
+ | {{ii}} [http://www.unknownworlds.com/ns2/forums/index.php?showforum=108 Technical Support subforum with a number of useful stickies] | ||
+ | {{ii}} [http://www.unknownworlds.com/ns2/wiki/index.php/Console_Commands Console commands] comprehensive list on official wiki. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Availability== | ||
+ | {{Availability Table| | ||
+ | {{Availability Table/row| [http://store.steampowered.com/app/4920/ Steam] | {{ID|Steam}} |}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} Natural Selection 2 is a [[Steamworks]] title. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Improvements== | ||
+ | ===Modifications=== | ||
+ | {{++}} Installed mods must be activated through the main menu. | ||
+ | {{++}} Natural Selection 2 has support for [http://steamcommunity.com/workshop/browse/?appid=4920 Steam Workshop] allowing for easy installation, updating and sharing of modifications. | ||
+ | {{--}} Be aware of reports that certain menu and UI mods may cause problems with the game. If encountering issues, the most likely culprit will be conflicts with installed mods.<ref>http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=106052105&searchtext=</ref> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Game data== | ||
+ | ===Save game location=== | ||
+ | {{Game Location Table| | ||
+ | {{Game Location Table/row|Options and log|%AppData%\Natural Selection 2\}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} <code>log.txt</code> and <code>system_options.xml</code> are kept in this folder. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
+ | {{Save Game Cloud Syncing| | ||
+ | {{Save Game Cloud Syncing/row| [[Steam Cloud]] | true | Syncs settings. }} | ||
+ | {{Save Game Cloud Syncing/row| [[GameSave Manager]] | hackable | In the database.<ref>http://www.gamesave-manager.com/?s=support&c=supported_games&id=n</ref> }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Video settings== | ||
+ | [[Image:Natural_Selection_2_video_settings.png|300px|right|thumb|Video settings menu.]] | ||
+ | [[Image:Natural_Selection_2_multimonitor.jpg|300px|right|thumb|Multi-monitor setup with multi-monitor HUD mod.]] | ||
+ | {{Video Settings | ||
+ | |widescreen_resolution = true | ||
+ | |widescreen_resolution_notes = | ||
+ | |multimonitor = true | ||
+ | |multimonitor_notes = [[#NS2_Multi-Monitor_HUD|Multi-Monitor HUD mod]] can be used to centre the HUD. | ||
+ | |fov = true | ||
+ | |fov_notes = | ||
+ | |windowed = true | ||
+ | |windowed_notes = | ||
+ | |fullscreen = true | ||
+ | |fullscreen_notes = | ||
+ | |anisotropic = true | ||
+ | |anisotropic_notes = | ||
+ | |antialiasing = true | ||
+ | |antialiasing_notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = true | ||
+ | |vsync_notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | ===[[Multi-monitor]]=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/instructions|NS2 Multi-Monitor HUD}} | ||
+ | 1) Download the [http://www.unknownworlds.com/ns2/forums/index.php?showtopic=117176 mod files]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | 2) Unzip to <code>%ProgramFiles%\Steam\steamapps\common\natural selection 2\ns2\lua</code> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Input settings== | ||
+ | {{Input Settings | ||
+ | |key_remap = true | ||
+ | |key_remap_notes = Problem [[#Unable to remap L key|remapping L key]]. | ||
+ | |acceleration_option = true | ||
+ | |acceleration_option_notes = | ||
+ | |controller_support = false | ||
+ | |controller_support_notes = Not supported, but may be possible in future.<ref>http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/index.php?s=&showtopic=10649&view=findpost&p=1909981</ref> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | ===[[Remapping]]=== | ||
+ | ====Unable to remap L key==== | ||
+ | {{--}} Problem remapping 'L' key whilst not in chat.<ref>http://www.unknownworlds.com/ns2/forums/index.php?showtopic=123550</ref> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Textures are pitch black/transparent on AMD cards=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Use application settings}} | ||
+ | 1) In the Catalyst Control Center, go to the AA Tab under 3D settings. | ||
+ | |||
+ | 2) If "Use Application settings" is unchecked, this will cause the textures in the game to appear pitch black. Checking this field again will resolve the issue. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Console commands== | ||
+ | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align: left;" | ||
+ | ! scope="col" | Command || Notes | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | <code>r_bloom false</code> || Disables bloom effect. | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | <code>r_atmospherics false </code> || Disables atmospheric lighting. | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | <code>r_shadows false</code> || Disables shadow rendering. | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | <code>r_flash false</code> || Disables flash GUI. | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | <code>r_aa true</code> || Enables [[FXAA]] (Fast Approximate Anti-Aliasing). | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | {{ii}} Alternatively, in the console you can toggle these commands to disable graphical effects such as bloom, atmospherics, etc. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==System requirements== | ||
+ | {{System Requirements | ||
+ | |OSfamily_ = Windows | ||
+ | |||
+ | |minOS_ = Windows 7 32/64-bit, Vista 32/64-bit, XP | ||
+ | |minproc_ = Core 2 Duo 2.6 GHz | ||
+ | |minmem_ = 2 GB | ||
+ | |minHD_ = 5 GB | ||
+ | |minGPU1_ = DirectX 9 compatible video card with 1 GB, ATI X800, NVidia 8600 or better. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |recproc_ = Core 2 Duo 3.0 GHz | ||
+ | |recmem_ = 4 GB | ||
+ | |recGPU1_ = DirectX 9 compatible video card with 1 GB, AMD 5770, NVidia GTX 450 or better. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{references}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | [[Category:Game]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Windows]] |
Revision as of 18:44, 6 November 2012
Key points
- Unknown Worlds confirmed plans to support Mac & Linux platforms.[1]
General information
- Unknown Worlds Forums - Technical Support
- Steam Community Hub
- r/ns2 - subreddit.
- NS2 GetSatisfaction Page - submit and view bugs which the developer is addressing.
- Troubleshooting thread - written by playtester.
- Technical Support subforum with a number of useful stickies
- Console commands comprehensive list on official wiki.
Availability
- Natural Selection 2 is a Steamworks title.
Improvements
Modifications
- Installed mods must be activated through the main menu.
- Natural Selection 2 has support for Steam Workshop allowing for easy installation, updating and sharing of modifications.
- Be aware of reports that certain menu and UI mods may cause problems with the game. If encountering issues, the most likely culprit will be conflicts with installed mods.[2]
Game data
Save game location
-
log.txt
andsystem_options.xml
are kept in this folder.
Save game cloud syncing
Template:Save Game Cloud Syncing
Video settings
Multi-monitor
Instructions |
---|
Input settings
Remapping
Unable to remap L key
- Problem remapping 'L' key whilst not in chat.[3]
Issues fixed
Textures are pitch black/transparent on AMD cards
Instructions |
---|
Console commands
Command | Notes |
---|---|
r_bloom false |
Disables bloom effect. |
r_atmospherics false |
Disables atmospheric lighting. |
r_shadows false |
Disables shadow rendering. |
r_flash false |
Disables flash GUI. |
r_aa true |
Enables FXAA (Fast Approximate Anti-Aliasing). |
- Alternatively, in the console you can toggle these commands to disable graphical effects such as bloom, atmospherics, etc.
System requirements