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Revision as of 01:53, 1 March 2020
This page is for the original game. For the 2020 remake, see XIII (2020).
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
Key points
- Official master server for online multiplayer has been shut down in 2012[1][2] (see Network for solutions).
General information
- InsideXIII - fan site
- Opaquit's XIII Files - fan site
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
Source |
DRM |
Notes |
Keys |
OS |
Retail |
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TAGES DRM Released on multiple CDs, later editions on 1 DVD. Patch 1.3 removes the copy protection. |
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GOG.com |
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- A demo is available.
Essential improvements
Patches
- Official patches
- Unofficial patches
- All patches include previous patch updates.
Skip intro videos
Replace video files[4]
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- Go to
<path-to-game>\Video\ .
- Delete or rename the files:
alien.bik , nvidia.bik and ubi.bik .
- Download the blank video file.
- Move the file to
<path-to-game>\Video\ .
- Create two copies of this file in the same location.
- Rename all three blank video files respectively to
alien.bik , nvidia.bik and ubi.bik .
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Save game data location
- 1 quicksave slot + 9 autosave slots available. Addition save slots can be made by creating an additional profile. Game does not autosave progress.
Video settings
Template:Video settings
Modify XIII.ini [4][5]
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- Go to the configuration file(s) location.
- Open the
XIII.ini file with Notepad or other text editor.
- Change the values of
FullscreenViewportX and FullscreenViewportY to your desired resolution.
- Save the changes.
- Set the field of view (FOV) according to the given aspect ratio or resolution:
- 16:9 - 101.4
- 16:10 - 95.43
- 2560x1080 - 116.91
- 1366x768 - 101.43
- 1360x768 - 101.18
- Cursor is upscaled.
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Modify DefUser.ini [5]
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- Go to the configuration file(s) location.
- Open the
DefUser.ini file with Notepad or other text editor.
- Change the values of
DesiredFOV and DefaultFOV to your desired FOV.
- Save the changes.
Notes
- The change only takes effect when starting a new profile.
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Use DxWnd[citation needed]
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- Download, extract and run DxWnd.
- Click on Edit, then Add.
- Set Name (e.g. XIII) and Path (
<path-to-game>\system\XIII.exe ).
- Check Do not notify on task switch.
- Set Window initial position & size.
- Select Desktop for borderless fullscreen windowed.
- Click on the Mouse tab, then for Mouse clipper select LOCKED.
- Click OK and File, then Save and Yes.
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- Fullscreen mode defaults to 60 Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that.
Use dgVoodoo 2[6]
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- Download and extract dgVoodoo 2.
- Open the
MS folder and copy the contents of the x86 folder to <path-to-game>\system\ .
- Run the
dgVoodooCpl.exe file.
- Click Add and select
<path-to-game>\system\ .
- Check Enumerate refresh rates.
- Go to the DirectX tab.
- Select Resolution from the list (e.g. 1920x1080, 119Hz).
- Uncheck dgVoodoo Watermark, and click OK.
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Input settings
Template:Input settings
In-game control settings (1/6).
In-game control settings (2/6).
In-game control settings (3/6).
In-game control settings (4/6).
In-game control settings (5/6).
In-game control settings (6/6).
Modify DefUser.ini [7]
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- Go to the configuration file(s) location.
- Open the
DefUser.ini file with Notepad or other text editor.
- Change the value of
bMaxMouseSmoothing to:
False to disable mouse smoothing;
True to enable mouse smoothing.
- Save the changes.
- Requires starting a new profile.
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Modify DefUser.ini [7]
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- Go to the configuration file(s) location.
- Open the
DefUser.ini file with Notepad or other text editor.
- Change the values of
MouseX=Axis aMouseX Speed=6.0 , MouseY=Axis aMouseY Speed=6.0 and MouseSensitivity=3.00000 to fine-tune your sensitivity.
- Save the changes.
- It's not recommended to adjust
MouseSensitivity as the in-game slider may override it.
- Requires starting a new profile.
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Audio settings
Template:Audio settings
Localizations
VR support
Network
Multiplayer types
Connection types
Ports
Protocol |
Port(s) and/or port range(s)[9] |
UDP |
7099, 7777 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
4-CD installation problem
- Refers to the 4-CD retail version. The following message appears on CD 2:
Delete all configuration and saved games files? (Answering YES will delete the XIII installation folder and all of its content)
. Answering Yes or No stops the installation and constantly reappears if you start the installation again.
Use unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+[3]
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- Download unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+.
- Install the patch by selecting the (Re-)Install XIII The Game method.
- Supported versions of the game can be found in the patch description.
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Apply compatibility settings and rename the setup.exe file[10]
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- Create a folder on Desktop named
XIII .
- Inside
XIII folder, create folders named CD 1 , CD 2 , CD 3 , and CD 4 .
- Copy the entire CD to each of their respective folders, e.g. CD 1 to the
CD 1 folder, and so on.
- Enable the following compatibility settings for the
setup.exe file in the CD 1 folder: Compatibility mode (Windows 98 / Windows ME) .
- Open the Task Manager (Ctrl+⇧ Shift+Esc) and go to Processes.
- Start
setup.exe in the CD 1 folder.
- In the Task Manager you'll notice a bunch of new processes start up, when this happens change the name of the
setup.exe to something else, e.g. to abc.exe .
- Installation of CD 1 will continue.
- When it asks for CD 2, change whatever you named the
setup.exe back to setup.exe .
- Follow the rest of the installation instructions.
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Game crashes and starting problems
- Fixed in GOG.com version.
Set CPU affinity in Task Manager[6]
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- Launch the game.
- While in main menu minimize the game (Alt+Tab ↹).
- Open the Task Manager (Ctrl+⇧ Shift+Esc) and click on the Processes tab.
- Right click XIII.exe and click on Set Affinity.
- Make sure only CPU 0 is selected.
- May cause some timing or framerate issues in multiplayer.[11]
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Game will not start in fullscreen
Modify XIII.ini [11]
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- Go to the configuration file(s) location.
- Open the
XIII.ini file with Notepad or other text editor.
- Change the value of
ReduceMouseLag to False .
- Save the changes.
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Game runs in slow motion
- Fixed in GOG.com version.
Left click leaves game
- Left mouse click causes focus change away from the fullscreen window back to your desktop.
Checkpoints are not saved permanently
- Checkpoint save only applies when you die during your current play through and does not save your game. You need to quick/manually save it. Loading any level manually can be done if needed.
Issues with dedicated server
Server launcher does not work
- Server console window disappears immediately after start.
Failed to register the game server
- The above error appears in the server console.
Other information
API
Technical specs |
Supported |
Notes |
Direct3D |
8 |
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Executable |
32-bit |
64-bit |
Notes |
Windows |
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macOS (OS X) | |
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Middleware
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Middleware |
Notes |
Audio |
HXAudio |
Obscure driver that lacks surround sound support. |
Cutscenes |
Bink Video |
1.5v |
System requirements
Windows |
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Minimum |
Recommended |
Operating system (OS) |
98 |
ME, 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) |
Intel Pentium III 700 MHz
| Intel Pentium III 1 GHz |
System memory (RAM) |
128 MB |
256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
1.2 GB |
2.5 GB |
Video card (GPU) |
32 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible
| 64 MB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) |
DirectX compatible 16-bit sound card | |
Notes
References