Difference between revisions of "Aliens: Colonial Marines"
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
| − | {{--}} Australian version does not contain .exe file, which is [[#Steam failed to start - Missing executable|fixable]].<ref>http://forums.gearboxsoftware.com/showthread.php?t=243779</ref> | + | {{--}} Australian version does not contain .exe file, which is [[#Steam failed to start - Missing executable|fixable]].<ref>[http://forums.gearboxsoftware.com/showthread.php?t=243779 Missing Executable - The Gearbox Software Forums]</ref> |
| − | {{++}} Patch from 18. March 2013 added better resolution textures, various visual improvements and tweaked AI.<ref>http://forums.gearboxsoftware.com/showthread.php?t=244511</ref> | + | {{++}} Patch from 18. March 2013 added better resolution textures, various visual improvements and tweaked AI.<ref name=changelog>[http://forums.gearboxsoftware.com/showthread.php?t=244511 PC Update / Hot Fix Information (Updated 7/22/2013) - The Gearbox Software Forums]</ref> |
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{Availability Table/row| [http://www.amazon.com/Aliens-Colonial-Marines-Credit-Download/dp/B009K6YJTS/ Amazon.com] | {{ID|Steam}} | }} | {{Availability Table/row| [http://www.amazon.com/Aliens-Colonial-Marines-Credit-Download/dp/B009K6YJTS/ Amazon.com] | {{ID|Steam}} | }} | ||
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| − | {{ii}} All versions require Steam, including retail and digital distribution.<ref>http://www.pcgamesn.com/article/aliens-colonial-marines-support-directx11-and-steamworks</ref> | + | {{ii}} All versions require Steam, including retail and digital distribution.<ref>[http://www.pcgamesn.com/article/aliens-colonial-marines-support-directx11-and-steamworks Aliens: Colonial Marines to support DirectX11 and Steamworks | PCGamesN]</ref> |
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
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|anisotropic notes = Referred to as "Texture Detail" in Video settings. | |anisotropic notes = Referred to as "Texture Detail" in Video settings. | ||
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
| − | |antialiasing notes = Only features [[Wikipedia:Fast_approximate_anti-aliasing|FXAA]]. Forcing real AA can lead to | + | |antialiasing notes = Only features [[Wikipedia:Fast_approximate_anti-aliasing|FXAA]]. Forcing real AA can lead to [[#No textures|problems]]. |
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|oculus rift notes = | |oculus rift notes = | ||
|high frame rate = hackable | |high frame rate = hackable | ||
| − | |high frame rate notes = See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]]. | + | |high frame rate notes = Capped at 62 FPS. See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]]. |
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Further manual FOV adjustment by editing FOVOffset}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Further manual FOV adjustment by editing FOVOffset}} | ||
{{ii}} Note: FOVOffset is not the FOV, but the offset from default value. See screenshots for details. | {{ii}} Note: FOVOffset is not the FOV, but the offset from default value. See screenshots for details. | ||
| − | # Open <code> | + | # Open <code>[[#Configuration file(s) location|PecanEngine.ini]]</code> |
# Locate line <code>FOVOffset=XX</code> in <code>[SystemSettings]</code> section and change XX to your desired value. | # Locate line <code>FOVOffset=XX</code> in <code>[SystemSettings]</code> section and change XX to your desired value. | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
| − | === | + | ===High frame rate=== |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| − | {{Fixbox/fix| | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Disable framerate smoothing}} |
| − | # Open <code> | + | # Open <code>[[#Configuration file(s) location|PecanEngine.ini]]</code> |
| − | # | + | # Locate line <code>bSmoothFrameRate</code> in <code>[Engine.Engine]</code> section and change TRUE to FALSE. |
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|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = true | |acceleration option = true | ||
| − | |acceleration option notes = | + | |acceleration option notes = In-game toggle added with patch from 18. March 2013<ref name=changelog/> |
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{++}} Support for Logitech G15 keyboard display. Shows current objective or challenge. | {{++}} Support for Logitech G15 keyboard display. Shows current objective or challenge. | ||
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==Audio settings== | ==Audio settings== | ||
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===Steam failed to start - Missing executable=== | ===Steam failed to start - Missing executable=== | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Delete appcache folder|ref=<ref>http:// | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Delete appcache folder|ref=<ref>[http://support.gearboxsoftware.com/entries/23128332-PC-Missing-Executable-Error PC: "Missing Executable" Error : Gearbox Software Support]</ref>}} |
{{--}} Does not work for some users. | {{--}} Does not work for some users. | ||
# Navigate to Steam installation folder. | # Navigate to Steam installation folder. | ||
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{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Delete appcache folder and blob file|ref=<ref>http://steamcommunity.com/app/49540/discussions/0/846944689777796793/#c846944689777878332</ref>}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Delete appcache folder and blob file|ref=<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/49540/discussions/0/846944689777796793/#c846944689777878332 Got Eror after Logos (app already running) :: Steam community discussions]</ref>}} |
# Navigate to Steam installation folder. | # Navigate to Steam installation folder. | ||
# Locate folder <code>\appcache\</code> and delete it. | # Locate folder <code>\appcache\</code> and delete it. | ||
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix| | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Set Steam language to the same language as the game|ref=<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/49540/discussions/0/846944689777796793/#c846944689779843905 Got Eror after Logos (app already running) :: Steam community discussions]</ref>}} |
| − | + | {{Fixbox/fix|If that does not work, try changing also operating system language|ref=<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/49540/discussions/0/846944689783271889/#c846944689783730011 "Failed to start game (app already running)" error after exiting the game :: Steam community discussions]</ref>}} | |
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The game crashes to desktop after trademark screen, shows one of the error messages from previous issues. | The game crashes to desktop after trademark screen, shows one of the error messages from previous issues. | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Copy INT folders from Russian version|ref=<ref>http://forums.gearboxsoftware.com/showthread.php?t=244044&page=3</ref>}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Copy INT folders from Russian version|ref=<ref>[http://forums.gearboxsoftware.com/showthread.php?t=244044&page=3 Crash at starting Game - The Gearbox Software Forums]</ref>}} |
# Set game language to Russian (within Steam select game Properties -> Language -> Русский(Russian)) | # Set game language to Russian (within Steam select game Properties -> Language -> Русский(Russian)) | ||
# Wait until the game download localization files. | # Wait until the game download localization files. | ||
| − | # Locate <code> | + | # Locate <code>{{p|game}}\PecanGame\Localization</code> and <code>{{p|game}}\Engine\Localization</code> folders and copy their contents somewhere safe (You need only INT subfolders, they contain different files, don't mix them up!). |
# Set game language to English. | # Set game language to English. | ||
# Wait until the game chop it's legs off (it removes said INT folders needed for game to function). | # Wait until the game chop it's legs off (it removes said INT folders needed for game to function). | ||
| − | # Copy both INT subfolders you saved earlier back to <code> | + | # Copy both INT subfolders you saved earlier back to <code>{{p|game}}\PecanGame\Localization</code> and <code>{{p|game}}\Engine\Localization</code> accordingly. |
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Update BIOS | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Update BIOS|ref=<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/49540/discussions/0/846944689780685209/#c846944689790011771 Crash or Bluescreen on launch :: Steam community discussions]</ref>}} |
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{{ii}} Addition information and links to motherboards websites can be found at [http://support.amd.com/us/kbarticles/Pages/STEAMGamesonAMDFXplatforms.aspx AMD knowledge base library]. | {{ii}} Addition information and links to motherboards websites can be found at [http://support.amd.com/us/kbarticles/Pages/STEAMGamesonAMDFXplatforms.aspx AMD knowledge base library]. | ||
{{ii}} Update procedure varies and can cause motherboard to malfunction when update is interrupted or applied incorrectly. Read carefully manual to your motherboard and instructions on screen when updating. | {{ii}} Update procedure varies and can cause motherboard to malfunction when update is interrupted or applied incorrectly. Read carefully manual to your motherboard and instructions on screen when updating. | ||
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{{--}} Forcing anti-aliasing via drivers on nVidia GeForce cards will result in missing textures and black game scene. | {{--}} Forcing anti-aliasing via drivers on nVidia GeForce cards will result in missing textures and black game scene. | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Disable anti-aliaising in graphics adapter|ref=<ref>http://steamcommunity.com/app/49540/discussions/0/846944689770942510/</ref>}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Disable anti-aliaising in graphics adapter|ref=<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/49540/discussions/0/846944689770942510/ No Textures? :: Steam community discussions]</ref>}} |
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===GPU detection fix=== | ===GPU detection fix=== | ||
| − | {{--}} Game has problems with detecting some graphic adapters - mainly mobile GPUs and new graphics. Because of this, game can select wrong settings profile for your system. | + | {{--}} Game has problems with detecting some graphic adapters - mainly mobile GPUs and new graphics. Because of this, game can select wrong settings profile for your system. |
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{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Checking GPU detection}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|1. Checking GPU detection|ref=<ref name=GPUfix>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/49540/discussions/0/846945579760601767/ GPU Detection Fix /Graphics boost :: Steam community discussions]</ref>}} |
| − | + | # Navigate to <code>%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\My Games\Aliens Colonial Marines\PecanGame\Logs\</code> and open file <code>Launch.log</code> in text editor (notepad for example). | |
| − | + | # Locate line <code>[0000.53] Log: Machine detected compatibility level: Composite: X. CPU: Y. GPU: Z.</code> where X,Y and Z values are assigned grade of your system. Value of 5 is the highest grade for high end hardware. | |
* If you have got powerful hardware and you are not getting high enough grades, follow guide in next fixbox. Otherwise you don't need to change anything. | * If you have got powerful hardware and you are not getting high enough grades, follow guide in next fixbox. Otherwise you don't need to change anything. | ||
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Adding your GPU to the hardware list}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|2. Adding your GPU to the hardware list|ref=<ref name=GPUfix/>}} |
'''1.''' In file <code>Launch.log</code> locate these lines: | '''1.''' In file <code>Launch.log</code> locate these lines: | ||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
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| + | {{Fixbox/fix|3. Additional graphic enhancement for high-end hardware|ref=<ref name=GPUfix/>}} | ||
{{ii}} This step is optional. It will force maximum quality level of detail for grade 5 hardware. | {{ii}} This step is optional. It will force maximum quality level of detail for grade 5 hardware. | ||
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'''1.''' Navigate to <code>%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\My Games\Aliens Colonial Marines\PecanGame\Config\</code> and open <code>PecanCompat.ini</code> in text editor. | '''1.''' Navigate to <code>%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\My Games\Aliens Colonial Marines\PecanGame\Config\</code> and open <code>PecanCompat.ini</code> in text editor. | ||
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===No weapon=== | ===No weapon=== | ||
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|No | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Switch between weapons|ref=<ref>[http://forums.gearboxsoftware.com/showthread.php?p=3678900#post3678900 No gun Glitch. - The Gearbox Software Forums]</ref>}} |
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Unplug all USB game controllers|ref=<ref>http://forums.gearboxsoftware.com/showthread.php?t=244225&page=2</ref>}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Unplug all USB game controllers, alternatively disable them in Device manager|ref=<ref name=controllerusb>[http://forums.gearboxsoftware.com/showthread.php?t=244225&page=2 PC version launches but with Xbox control options ?? - The Gearbox Software Forums]</ref>}} |
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|.ini edit|ref=<ref | + | {{Fixbox/fix|.ini edit|ref=<ref name=controllerusb/>}} |
| − | # Open <code> | + | # Open <code>[[#Configuration file(s) location|PecanEngine.ini]]</code> |
# Locate line <code>AllowJoystickInput=1</code> in <code>[WinDrv.WindowsClient]</code> section and change 1 to 0. | # Locate line <code>AllowJoystickInput=1</code> in <code>[WinDrv.WindowsClient]</code> section and change 1 to 0. | ||
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|minmem = 2 GB | |minmem = 2 GB | ||
|minHD = 20 GB | |minHD = 20 GB | ||
| − | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = ATI Radeon HD 2600 |
| + | |minGPU2 = NVIDIA GeForce 8500 | ||
| + | |minVRAM = 256 MB | ||
|recOS = XP SP3, Vista, 7 | |recOS = XP SP3, Vista, 7 | ||
| − | |recCPU = 2.3 GHz Intel Quad | + | |recCPU = 2.3 GHz Intel Quad Core Processor |
|recmem = 2 GB | |recmem = 2 GB | ||
|recHD = 20 GB | |recHD = 20 GB | ||
| − | |recGPU = | + | |recGPU = ATI Radeon HD 5850 |
| + | |recGPU2 = NVIDIA GeForce GTX560 | ||
| + | |recVRAM = 512 MB | ||
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Revision as of 18:23, 12 April 2014
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| Developers | |
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| Gearbox Software | |
| Nerve Software | |
| TimeGate Studios | |
| Publishers | |
| Sega | |
| Engines | |
| Unreal Engine 3 | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | February 12, 2013 |
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| Alien | |
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| Aliens: A Comic Book Adventure | 1995 |
| Alien Trilogy | 1996 |
| Aliens Online | 1998 |
| Aliens versus Predator (series) | |
| Aliens: Colonial Marines | 2013 |
| Alien: Isolation | 2014 |
| Aliens: Fireteam Elite | 2021 |
| Aliens: Dark Descent | 2023 |
Key points
- Australian version does not contain .exe file, which is fixable.[1]
- Patch from 18. March 2013 added better resolution textures, various visual improvements and tweaked AI.[2]
General information
- Steam Community Discussions
- Gearbox Software Forums - A:CM Technical Support
- Forums at AvPGalaxy.net non PC-specific.
Availability
- All versions require Steam, including retail and digital distribution.[3]
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
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| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/49540/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
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| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/49540/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
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| Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Field of view (FOV)
- A slider is included, but no specific values are viewable.
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Default FOV
FOV slider to the max: offset 30
Custom offset: 40
High frame rate
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Input settings
- Support for Logitech G15 keyboard display. Shows current objective or challenge.
Audio settings
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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| English | RU version may need a workaround to play in English. | |||
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| Italian | ||||
| Polish | ||||
| Russian | Only available in Russia. | |||
| Spanish |
Issues fixed
Steam failed to start - Missing executable
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Failed to start game (app already running) error
- There is no universal fix, however these are confirmed to work for some users.
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Failed to start game (RU release doesn't work when English language is selected)
- This solution is probably applicable to other non-English releases.
The game crashes to desktop after trademark screen, shows one of the error messages from previous issues.
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Blue screen on AMD CPU
- There seems to be problem with game running on AMD FX processors where game crashes to BSOD or freezes system. Issue is similar to Borderlands 2 BSOD and fix also works with Aliens: Colonial Marines.
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No textures
- Forcing anti-aliasing via drivers on nVidia GeForce cards will result in missing textures and black game scene.
| Instructions |
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GPU detection fix
- Game has problems with detecting some graphic adapters - mainly mobile GPUs and new graphics. Because of this, game can select wrong settings profile for your system.
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No weapon
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Unresponsive controls
- Problem with controls where in-game camera is always rotating and in menu cursor is always moving down. Demonstrated here.
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System requirements
| Windows | ||
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| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP SP3 | XP SP3, Vista, 7 |
| Processor (CPU) | 2 GHz Intel Dual Core Processor | 2.3 GHz Intel Quad Core Processor |
| System memory (RAM) | ||
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 20 GB | 20 GB |
| Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon HD 2600 NVIDIA GeForce 8500 256 MB of VRAM | ATI Radeon HD 5850 NVIDIA GeForce GTX560 512 MB of VRAM |
- Although developer recommends 20 GB of free space, download size is around 6 GB. With all DLC available the download size is 14 GB though.
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/49540/. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (49540) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.