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{{ii}} ''Pure Time Trials Map Pack '' is available only on Origin (EA Download Manager). Installing the DLC using a Steam installation of the game will not work. | {{ii}} ''Pure Time Trials Map Pack '' is available only on Origin (EA Download Manager). Installing the DLC using a Steam installation of the game will not work. | ||
| − | == | + | ==Essential improvements== |
| − | === Patches === | + | ===Patches=== |
At the game's first release, there were various bugs and performance problems, some if not, most, of the problems have been worked out from patches that have been released. These patches can be automatically downloaded and applied via Origin or Steam; patches can also be manually downloaded and installed. The latest release is patch [http://largedownloads.ea.com/pub/patches/mirrorsedge/ Version 1.01] which fixes some PhysX problems on various configurations. (Asian versions have different patches). | At the game's first release, there were various bugs and performance problems, some if not, most, of the problems have been worked out from patches that have been released. These patches can be automatically downloaded and applied via Origin or Steam; patches can also be manually downloaded and installed. The latest release is patch [http://largedownloads.ea.com/pub/patches/mirrorsedge/ Version 1.01] which fixes some PhysX problems on various configurations. (Asian versions have different patches). | ||
| − | === Skip | + | ===Skip intro videos=== |
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{{Fixbox/fix|Skip Intro}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Skip Intro}} | ||
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| − | === Crosshair | + | ===Crosshair toggle=== |
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{{Fixbox/fix|Crosshair Toggle}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Crosshair Toggle}} | ||
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| − | === Adding binoculars === | + | ===Adding binoculars=== |
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{{Fixbox/fix|Binoculars tweak}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Binoculars tweak}} | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
| − | === Modifications === | + | ===Modifications=== |
| − | ==== Custom Maps ==== | + | ====Custom Maps==== |
Shorty after the game's release, risc12, a member of the [http://on-mirrors-edge.com/forums/viewtopic.php?id=2999 On-Mirror's-Edge Forums] found a way to open up the game's unreal editor, allowing for custom maps. | Shorty after the game's release, risc12, a member of the [http://on-mirrors-edge.com/forums/viewtopic.php?id=2999 On-Mirror's-Edge Forums] found a way to open up the game's unreal editor, allowing for custom maps. | ||
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| − | === [[Save game cloud syncing]] === | + | ===[[Save game cloud syncing]]=== |
{{Save Game Cloud Syncing | {{Save Game Cloud Syncing | ||
| − | + | |origin = true | |
| − | + | |origin_notes = Only NA version. | |
| − | |origin =true | + | |steam_cloud = false |
| − | |origin_notes =Only NA version. | + | |steam_cloud_notes = |
| − | |uplay = | + | |uplay = |
| − | |uplay_notes = | + | |uplay_notes = |
| − | |gamesave_manager =true | + | |gamesave_manager = true |
| − | |gamesave_manager_notes | + | |gamesave_manager_notes = |
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|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = hackable | |acceleration option = hackable | ||
| − | |acceleration option notes = See [[#Mouse | + | |acceleration option notes = See [[#Mouse smoothing|Mouse smoothing]] |
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ===Mouse | + | ===Mouse smoothing=== |
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{{Fixbox/fix|Mouse Smoothing}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Mouse Smoothing}} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | == Audio settings == | + | ==Audio settings== |
[[File:Mirror's Edge Audio.png|290px|right|thumb|In-game audio settings.]] | [[File:Mirror's Edge Audio.png|290px|right|thumb|In-game audio settings.]] | ||
{{Audio settings | {{Audio settings | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | == Issues fixed == | + | ==Issues fixed== |
| − | === Game fails to start / Crashes without error messages === | + | ===Game fails to start / Crashes without error messages=== |
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{{Fixbox/fix|Game fails to start / Crashes without error messages}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Game fails to start / Crashes without error messages}} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | === Screen tearing === | + | ===Screen tearing=== |
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{{Fixbox/fix|Screen Tearing}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Screen Tearing}} | ||
| − | #Make sure you're not forcing vsync off in your driver settings | + | # Make sure you're not forcing vsync off in your driver settings |
| − | #Check the Engine config file | + | # Check the Engine config file |
| − | ## | + | ## Adjust <code>smoothedframerate</code> to 0 & 60 |
| − | ## | + | ## Make sure <code>vsync=true</code> |
}} | }} | ||
| − | === | + | ===Frame rate drops=== |
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix| | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Frame rate drops}} |
| − | *AMD: Disable PhysX in the options menu. | + | * AMD: Disable PhysX in the options menu. |
| − | *Nvidia: | + | * Nvidia: |
# Update to the latest drivers released from [http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx?lang=en-us nvidia.com] | # Update to the latest drivers released from [http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx?lang=en-us nvidia.com] | ||
# Delete or rename the <code>physxcore.dll</code>, and <code>physxdevice.dll</code> from the <code>mirror's edge\\binaries</code> directory. These are an older version of PhysX the game defaults to, and if it isn't there then it'll use whichever version you have installed on your system. '''Do not delete <code>physXextensions.dll</code>. If this fails to work, disabling PhysX could solve the problem. | # Delete or rename the <code>physxcore.dll</code>, and <code>physxdevice.dll</code> from the <code>mirror's edge\\binaries</code> directory. These are an older version of PhysX the game defaults to, and if it isn't there then it'll use whichever version you have installed on your system. '''Do not delete <code>physXextensions.dll</code>. If this fails to work, disabling PhysX could solve the problem. | ||
| − | *Steam version: If the game ran smoothly at first and then low framerates suddenly started occurring everywhere, try verifying the game cache. | + | * Steam version: If the game ran smoothly at first and then low framerates suddenly started occurring everywhere, try verifying the game cache. |
# Right-click the game in the Steam library, | # Right-click the game in the Steam library, | ||
# Navigate to properties,local files | # Navigate to properties,local files | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | === Language === | + | ===Language=== |
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{{Fixbox/fix|Language change}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Language change}} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | === No | + | ===No sound during cut scenes/FMVs in Windows 7=== |
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{{Fixbox/fix|Compatibility Fix }} | {{Fixbox/fix|Compatibility Fix }} | ||
| − | #Locate the Mirror's Edge root folder, it may be somewhere like <code>C:\Program Files\EA Games\DICE\Mirror's Edge\</code> | + | # Locate the Mirror's Edge root folder, it may be somewhere like <code>C:\Program Files\EA Games\DICE\Mirror's Edge\</code> |
| − | #Go into the "Binaries" folder. | + | # Go into the "Binaries" folder. |
| − | #Right-click on <code>Mirrorsedge.exe</code> and select "Properties". | + | # Right-click on <code>Mirrorsedge.exe</code> and select "Properties". |
| − | #Click the "Compatibility" tab. | + | # Click the "Compatibility" tab. |
| − | #Check the "Run this program in compatibility mode" box and select "Windows XP (Service Pack 2)". | + | # Check the "Run this program in compatibility mode" box and select "Windows XP (Service Pack 2)". |
| − | #Click apply/okay and run the game. | + | # Click apply/okay and run the game. |
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|minmem = 1 GB | |minmem = 1 GB | ||
|minHD = 8 GB | |minHD = 8 GB | ||
| − | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = NVIDIA GeForce 6800 or better |
| + | |minVRAM = 256 MB | ||
| + | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
| + | |minSM = 3.0 | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 06:47, 3 November 2013
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| Developers | |
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| DICE | |
| Publishers | |
| Electronic Arts | |
| Engines | |
| Unreal Engine 3 | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | January 13, 2009 |
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Key points
- Has NVIDIA PhysX support that uses features such as detailed debris and cloth physics.
- There have been a couple of patches but the game developers have ceased support.
- DLC is only available through the Origin version of the game.
- Game performs well for machines that can handle most Unreal Engine 3 games such as Unreal Tournament 3.
- Some issues and bugs when using NVIDIA PhysX.
General information
- Official Website
- Mirror's Edge Wikia - a mostly lore focused wiki.
- Steam Users' Forum
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
- Pure Time Trials Map Pack is available only on Origin (EA Download Manager). Installing the DLC using a Steam installation of the game will not work.
Essential improvements
Patches
At the game's first release, there were various bugs and performance problems, some if not, most, of the problems have been worked out from patches that have been released. These patches can be automatically downloaded and applied via Origin or Steam; patches can also be manually downloaded and installed. The latest release is patch Version 1.01 which fixes some PhysX problems on various configurations. (Asian versions have different patches).
Skip intro videos
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Crosshair toggle
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Adding binoculars
| Instructions |
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Default zoom (85 FOV).
First stage (50 FOV).
Second stage (30 FOV).
Modifications
Custom Maps
Shorty after the game's release, risc12, a member of the On-Mirror's-Edge Forums found a way to open up the game's unreal editor, allowing for custom maps.
| Instructions |
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Game data
File:Mirror's Edge General.png
In-game general settings.
Save game cloud syncing
Template:Save Game Cloud Syncing
Video settings
File:Mirror's Edge Video.png
In-game video settings.
Field of view (FOV)
- Flawless Widescreen utility supports this game.
- Default FOV is 85.
| Instructions |
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Windowed
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Input settings
File:Mirror's Edge Controls.png
In-game control settings.
File:Mirror's Edge Gamepad.png
In-game gamepad settings.
Mouse smoothing
| Instructions |
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Audio settings
File:Mirror's Edge Audio.png
In-game audio settings.
Issues fixed
Game fails to start / Crashes without error messages
| Instructions |
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Screen tearing
| Instructions |
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Frame rate drops
| Instructions |
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Language
| Instructions |
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No sound during cut scenes/FMVs in Windows 7
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Merc's audio cuts off before end of sentence
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System requirements
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| Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista | |
| Processor (CPU) | ||
| System memory (RAM) | ||
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce 6800 or better 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 3.0 support |
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