Difference between revisions of "Prototype"
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I have tested both variants and use the Xonar solution because i have these card so no need to install any other thirdparty Software. | I have tested both variants and use the Xonar solution because i have these card so no need to install any other thirdparty Software. | ||
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+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===No shadows with AMD/ATI graphics cards=== | ===No shadows with AMD/ATI graphics cards=== | ||
{{--}} This game has a similar bug as with [[Prototype 2|the sequel]], where shadows are not rendered properly on AMD/ATI Radeon cards.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141206061827/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2845269 Screenshot showing difference between Nvidia and ATI - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref> This can provide sub-optimal graphical fidelity for many AMD/ATI users. | {{--}} This game has a similar bug as with [[Prototype 2|the sequel]], where shadows are not rendered properly on AMD/ATI Radeon cards.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141206061827/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2845269 Screenshot showing difference between Nvidia and ATI - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref> This can provide sub-optimal graphical fidelity for many AMD/ATI users. | ||
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<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Prototype_Nvidia.jpg|Prototype on an Nvidia graphics card. | File:Prototype_Nvidia.jpg|Prototype on an Nvidia graphics card. | ||
File:Prototype_AMD.jpg|Prototype on an AMD/ATI graphics card. | File:Prototype_AMD.jpg|Prototype on an AMD/ATI graphics card. | ||
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+ | {{Fixbox|description=Fix shadows not rendering on AMD/ATI graphics cards<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.overclockers.ru/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=315893&start=540|title=Guzz's post in overclockers.ru on fixing the issue with shadows on AMD GPUs|date=2021-09-07}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download this [https://yadi.sk/d/B5SksXiOsZ3p9 archive] and open it. | ||
+ | # If you need to have the option to change resolution in-game, go to Game resolution folder. If you need to run the game windowed borderless, go to Desktop resolution. | ||
+ | # Choose the resolution of shadow map resolution (2048x2048 for cards with 512MB of VRAM, 12888x12888 for cards with 2GB of VRAM). | ||
+ | # Replace the prototypeenginef.dll with the one you chose in the game folder. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Also includes [[#Low_frame_rate|DInput FPS Fix]] | ||
+ | }} | ||
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===Black screen on Prototype start up=== | ===Black screen on Prototype start up=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Override refresh rate|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Override refresh rate|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
Revision as of 15:57, 7 September 2021
Not to be confused with The Prototype.
Developers | |
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Radical Entertainment | |
Publishers | |
Activision | |
Engines | |
Titanium | |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 9, 2009 |
Prototype | |
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Prototype | 2009 |
Prototype 2 | 2012 |
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SecuROM 7 DRM. | |||
Amazon.com | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | Not available in Germany. |
Essential improvements
Hi-Res Textures
- Replaces almost all of the old resolution textures with better ones (map, protagonist, etc).
- Uses Texmod to apply all of the new textures.
- The pack includes a custom Texmod that's able to make the game run if you have a CPU with more than 4 cores.
Install |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/10150/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Prototype\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/10150/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
- Some resolutions may not be supported. This fix makes the game run at your desktop resolution.
Replace prototypeenginef.dll[1] |
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Enable windowed mode temporarily to set desired resolution[2] |
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Windowed
Force windowed mode[citation needed] |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Russian | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Italian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
German | Fan translation, download. |
VR support
Devices | State | Notes | |
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3RD Space Gaming Vest |
Issues unresolved
Low volume
Solution found.
The Game use native 5.1 there is no stereo Downmix. So in a Stereo setup you don't have the Center and Surround Speakers so the volume is very low except for Cutscenes (they are in Stereo).
Use an alternative Sound Driver like Razor Surround. It's simulating a Surround effect while using the Full Speaker Configuration.
If you have a Asus Xonar Card open the Xonar Control Center in the Mainmenu select 8 at Audio Channel and 2 at Analog out. Now The Asus driver makes the Downmix from any Surround Source.
I have tested both variants and use the Xonar solution because i have these card so no need to install any other thirdparty Software.
Issues fixed
No shadows with AMD/ATI graphics cards
- This game has a similar bug as with the sequel, where shadows are not rendered properly on AMD/ATI Radeon cards.[5] This can provide sub-optimal graphical fidelity for many AMD/ATI users.
Fix shadows not rendering on AMD/ATI graphics cards[6] |
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Black screen on Prototype start up
Override refresh rate[citation needed] |
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Low frame rate
- This is caused by the engine incorrectly overpolling the USB I/O in Windows.[7]
Install a mod[citation needed] |
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Use DirectInput FPS Fix. |
Disable unused HID devices[citation needed] |
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Sound stuttering, crackling
- Having non-default sound quality settings can cause sound problems in this and some other games.
Set sound quality to 24 bit, 48000 Hz[citation needed] |
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See Sound problems (cracking, delays, missing music/effects, etc.) |
Missing textures
Disable all Anti-aliasing[citation needed] |
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Crashing after loading saved game
Start a new game first[citation needed] |
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Crash after starting or loading a game
- The game may crash on a CPU with more than 8 threads.
Create Steam shortcut with limited core affinity[8] |
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See the related Steam guide to limit process affinity |
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Increase the amount of memory available to the stack allocator |
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Turn off hyperthreading and all physical processing cores above 8 or turn off all but four logical cores.[citation needed] |
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Enter your computer's BIOS and turn off the hyperthreading CPU feature and all physical processing cores above 8 or turn off all but four logical cores. The specific procedure depends on your motherboard, thus you have to consult the manual of your motherboard if you're unsure how to do this. |
Resolution stuck at 1280x800 on 2GB+ VRAM GPUs
Use the all resolution patch[9] |
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Run the game at screen refresh rate
- Fullscreen mode defaults to 100 Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that.
- Doing this can help achieve a more stable fps while playing
Set screen refresh rate[citation needed] |
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For Nvidia users
- You don't need Special K for this to work
Set screen refresh rate on Nvidia Control Panel |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 | |
Shader Model support | 3 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Interface | Scaleform | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | AMD Athlon 64 X2 4000+ Intel Core 2 Duo 2.6 GHz |
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System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon X1800 Nvidia GeForce 7800 GT 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
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.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (10150) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Prototype | WSGF
- ↑ From CrazyIvan's comment
- ↑ Prototrype Volume Fix? :: Prototype General Discussions - last accessed on 2016-3-9
- ↑ Really Quiet Sound Issue - Prototype Message Board for PC - GameFAQs - last accessed on 2016-3-9
- ↑ Screenshot showing difference between Nvidia and ATI - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Guzz's post in overclockers.ru on fixing the issue with shadows on AMD GPUs - last accessed on 2021-09-07
- ↑ F.E.A.R. - FPS / Logitech fix - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ KieSeyHow's comment - last accessed on 2020-05-10
- ↑ Verified by User:Blackbird on 2017-06-17
- Tested with GTX 980 (4 GB VRAM) and the game can't use higher res without the patch.