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| + | {{ii}}The main executable was patched so any mod reliant on locations in the executable/RAM need to be updated. |
| + | =====Affected mods===== |
| + | * DSfix - needs update to [http://blog.metaclassofnil.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/DSfix22.zip version 2.2] |
| + | * DSVfix - no longer required as all its fixes have been implemented into the game. |
| + | * DSMfix - needs fan-created update.<ref>http://steamcommunity.com/app/211420/discussions/0/864979455329386779/</ref> |
| + | =====Unaffected mods===== |
| + | * DSCfix |
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Revision as of 19:56, 11 September 2014
Warnings
- For Games for Windows - LIVE on Windows 8 or later, install the latest Games for Windows - LIVE software.
Key points
- Using a controller is highly recommended over keyboard and mouse controls.
- If using keyboard and mouse controls, apply the DSMfix to improve mouse control issues.
- A poor port of the console versions of the game with few configurable options.[1]
- Use DSfix to increase rendering resolution along with many other options.
General information
- Steam Community Discussions
- Steam Users' Forums
Availability
- All versions require Games for Windows - LIVE.
Essential improvements
Using
DSfix with in-game anti-aliasing enabled causes the game to only use part of the screen.
- Unmodded and DSfix modded game.
- HD textures, fonts, and controller button prompts are available to download.
DSfix
- A GUI for DSfix is available for inexperienced users
- DSfix increases the rendering resolution for better visual quality; without it the game outputs anamorphic 1024x720. It also allows the 30fps lock to be lifted, HD or other alternate textures to be used, as well as giving options for anti-aliasing (AA), Screen space ambient occlusion (SSAO), Depth of Field (DOF) blurring, anisotropic filtering (AF) and many other features.
- Raising the FPS cap may introduce clipping problems such as occasionally falling through elevators.
1.02 Patch (2013-09-17) breaks compatibility of many mods
The main executable was patched so any mod reliant on locations in the executable/RAM need to be updated.
- DSfix has been updated to version 2.2 which restores all features broken by patch 1.02.
- DSVfix is no longer required as all of its fixes have been implemented into the game.
- DSMfix has been unofficially updated by a fan of the project.[3]
- DSCfix has been reported to be unaffected by the patch.
Skip intro videos
DS Connectivity fix by M0tah
Main Thread
Download
- DSCfix is an interception DLL intended to be used with DSfix and functions by adding any online GFWL friends to your P2P connection pool before searching for random peers. This means direct connections to friends are established right away, whereas in vanilla Dark Souls this only happens after the first successful summon or invasion. This greatly reduces the time required to summon a friend, with typical wait times of about a few seconds.
- Disclaimer: Due to the nature of DSCfix, it must make changes to the internal functionality of Dark Soul's multiplayer networking code. M0tah cannot be held responsible for any potential malfunctioning of the code or GFWL bans. Use DSCfix at your own risk.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Save game data location
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%LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\XLive
must also be backed up.
Video settings
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3D support
- The game suffers from poor 3D support.
Input settings
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Keyboard
- Unintuitive default keyboard scheme, for example, 'End' brings up menu (and 'Escape' does nothing).
Mouse
- Mouse controls feel very jittery, with very unintuitive results when the camera collides with a wall or the floor.
- 'Hot swap' between keyboard and mouse controls and controller is available.[4]
- Use of controller is highly recommended.[5]
- Works well with the DualShock 3 using XInput Wrapper. PS button textures can be found here
Audio settings
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Localizations
Language |
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Notes |
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German |
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Italian |
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Korean |
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Network
- Online features require a Microsoft account (optional for offline play).
Multiplayer types
Ports
Protocol |
Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
TCP |
53,80,443,3074 |
UDP |
53,88,3074 |
- This game supports Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) for automatic port configuration.
- UPnP is working if the Games for Windows - LIVE Network Settings says "UPnP is available, in use"; if not, refer to this guide.
Issues fixed
Performances issues
General fixes
Lower-spec machine fixes
- Certain areas of the game are more demanding on your hardware causing slowdown in-game. It seems that the engine, when faced with an area where it struggles to render 30 FPS, will cut down to 15FPS. The most famous is Blighttown, but large animated characters can also produce this slowdown.
- Unlock the FPS cap with DSfix (unlockFPS 1), set the frame cap at 30 (FPSlimit 30) and enable Vsync (enableVsync 1) For the most part you will have the same experience, but where the game would usually dip to 15FPS it will only drop as far as it needs to (results depend on your machine).
ATI/AMD-specific fixes
- Appears that ATI/AMD graphics cards are underutilised.
Nvidia Optimus-specific fixes
Crashes
Lifting FPS-cap using DSFix
VSFilter.dll
- Crash occurs after start screen.[6]
Windows 7
- Crash on startup
Windows 8
Controller
Controller not working
DirectInput controllers have wrong mapping
Miscellaneous
Black Screen on startup
Minimize with multiple monitors
- When playing with two screens, the game seems to minimize.
Progress bar stuck during installation
- Problem may be caused by setup utility getting stuck whilst installing DirectX and Games for Windows - LIVE.
1.02 Patch (2013-09-17) breaks compatibility of many mods
- The main executable was patched so any mod reliant on locations in the executable/RAM need to be updated.
Affected mods
- DSfix - needs update to version 2.2
- DSVfix - no longer required as all its fixes have been implemented into the game.
- DSMfix - needs fan-created update.[7]
Unaffected mods
System requirements
Windows |
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Minimum |
Operating system (OS) |
XP, Vista, 7 |
Processor (CPU) |
AMD Phenom II X2 545 3.0 GHz - Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 3.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) |
2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
4 GB |
Video card (GPU) |
ATI Radeon HD 4870 GeForce 9800 GTX+ |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
References