Difference between revisions of "Risen 2: Dark Waters"
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| − | =Windows= | + | = Windows = |
| − | ==System Requirements== | + | == System Requirements == |
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| − | ==Improvements== | + | == Improvements == |
| − | ===Utilities=== | + | === Utilities === |
| − | *[http://www.worldofrisen.de/english/download_83.htm Risen 2 Tune] | + | * [http://www.worldofrisen.de/english/download_83.htm Risen 2 Tune] |
| − | ==Game Data== | + | == Game Data == |
| − | ===Saved Game Location=== | + | === Saved Game Location === |
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| − | ===Game Setting Location=== | + | === Game Setting Location === |
| − | For Windows XP, the config file is in <code>Documents and Settings\%USER%\Local Settings\Application Data\Risen2\Config\ConfigUser.xml</code> <br> | + | For Windows XP, the config file is in <code>Documents and Settings\%USER%\Local Settings\Application Data\Risen2\Config\ConfigUser.xml</code> <br /> |
For Windows 7, the config file is in <code>%Appdata%\Local\Risen2\Config\ConfigUser.xml</code> | For Windows 7, the config file is in <code>%Appdata%\Local\Risen2\Config\ConfigUser.xml</code> | ||
| − | ==Issues== | + | == Issues == |
'''See reference for location that provided fixes for following table: <ref>http://forum.deepsilver.com/forum/showthread.php/63018-FAQ-Risen-technical-information-difficulties-problems</ref>''' | '''See reference for location that provided fixes for following table: <ref>http://forum.deepsilver.com/forum/showthread.php/63018-FAQ-Risen-technical-information-difficulties-problems</ref>''' | ||
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| Risen 2 Fails to Launch / Hangs on launch || | | Risen 2 Fails to Launch / Hangs on launch || | ||
* Verify Game Integrity | * Verify Game Integrity | ||
| − | :Right click on Risen 2 in the Steam interface <br> | + | :Right click on Risen 2 in the Steam interface <br /> |
| − | :Properties <br> | + | :Properties <br /> |
| − | :Local files <br> | + | :Local files <br /> |
| − | :Verify integrity of game cache <br> | + | :Verify integrity of game cache <br /> |
'''If this does not fix issue attempt below:''' | '''If this does not fix issue attempt below:''' | ||
* Run these installers and reboot the computer afterward: | * Run these installers and reboot the computer afterward: | ||
| − | :C:\Program Files\Steam\SteamApps\common\risen 2\redist\DirectX\DXSETUP.exe <br> | + | :C:\Program Files\Steam\SteamApps\common\risen 2\redist\DirectX\DXSETUP.exe <br /> |
| − | :C:\Program Files\Steam\SteamApps\common\risen 2\redist\PhysX\PhysX_SystemSoftware.exe <br> | + | :C:\Program Files\Steam\SteamApps\common\risen 2\redist\PhysX\PhysX_SystemSoftware.exe <br /> |
| − | :C:\Program Files\Steam\SteamApps\common\risen 2\redist\VCRedist\vcredist_x86.exe <br> | + | :C:\Program Files\Steam\SteamApps\common\risen 2\redist\VCRedist\vcredist_x86.exe <br /> |
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| When starting up the game, the menu loads fine. But once the intro movie reaches Caldera, the screen becomes mostly black || | | When starting up the game, the menu loads fine. But once the intro movie reaches Caldera, the screen becomes mostly black || | ||
| − | '''ATI Video Card User's Only''' <br> | + | '''ATI Video Card User's Only''' <br /> |
* In the Catalyst Control Center, change the "Texture Filtering Quality" to High Quality | * In the Catalyst Control Center, change the "Texture Filtering Quality" to High Quality | ||
* Set anti-aliasing AA in catalyst to use application settings and turn on vsync; then in the game, turn off AA and keep vsync | * Set anti-aliasing AA in catalyst to use application settings and turn on vsync; then in the game, turn off AA and keep vsync | ||
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| The game does not start. The screen remains black except for an "Frequency out of range" error message || | | The game does not start. The screen remains black except for an "Frequency out of range" error message || | ||
* Parameters may be incorrect in the ConfigUser.xml file | * Parameters may be incorrect in the ConfigUser.xml file | ||
| − | :In the section <code><Window></code>, you should verify that the values are correct: <br> | + | :In the section <code><Window></code>, you should verify that the values are correct: <br /> |
| − | :AdapterNumber="0" <br> | + | :AdapterNumber="0" <br /> |
| − | :Top="0" <br> | + | :Top="0" <br /> |
| − | :Bottom="768" <br> | + | :Bottom="768" <br /> |
| − | :Left="0" <br> | + | :Left="0" <br /> |
| − | :Right="1024" <br> | + | :Right="1024" <br /> |
| − | :RefreshRate="85" <br> | + | :RefreshRate="85" <br /> |
| − | *Option 2 - You can also try to rename the ConfigUser.xml file (the next time you restart the game, it will recreate a default configuration file) | + | * Option 2 - You can also try to rename the ConfigUser.xml file (the next time you restart the game, it will recreate a default configuration file) |
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| Dropping FPS with nvidia graphic cards || | | Dropping FPS with nvidia graphic cards || | ||
| − | Uninstall your graphic driver <br> | + | Uninstall your graphic driver <br /> |
| − | Reboot the system <br> | + | Reboot the system <br /> |
| − | Re-install the most up-to-date driver. However, while doing so, make sure to select "Custom Installation" and choose to not install the "3D Vision" component <br> | + | Re-install the most up-to-date driver. However, while doing so, make sure to select "Custom Installation" and choose to not install the "3D Vision" component <br /> |
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| If the "water reflection" is enabled, the frame rate significantly decreases || De-activate water reflection | | If the "water reflection" is enabled, the frame rate significantly decreases || De-activate water reflection | ||
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| − | ==[[Widescreen Resolution]]== | + | == [[Widescreen Resolution]] == |
| − | *Edit the file %AppData%\Local\Risen2\Config\ConfigUser.xml, in section <code><Window></code> as follows | + | * Edit the file %AppData%\Local\Risen2\Config\ConfigUser.xml, in section <code><Window></code> as follows |
:<code> | :<code> | ||
:<Window | :<Window | ||
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'''Add the line <code>"AdapterNumber="0"</code> if not present''' | '''Add the line <code>"AdapterNumber="0"</code> if not present''' | ||
| − | *Edit the file ..\Steam\SteamApps\common\risen 2\data\ini\ConfigDefault.xml; in section <code><GUI></code> as follows | + | * Edit the file ..\Steam\SteamApps\common\risen 2\data\ini\ConfigDefault.xml; in section <code><GUI></code> as follows |
:<code> | :<code> | ||
:<Aspect48x10 | :<Aspect48x10 | ||
| − | : | + | : VirtalWidth="1728" |
| − | : | + | : VirtalHeight="1080" |
| − | : | + | : EnableDrawScale="True" |
| − | : | + | : > |
:</code> | :</code> | ||
'''Change VirtalWidth and VirtalHeight to match your current resolution''' | '''Change VirtalWidth and VirtalHeight to match your current resolution''' | ||
| − | ==[[Windowed]]== | + | == [[Windowed]] == |
| − | *Edit the file %AppData%\Local\Risen2\Config\ConfigUser.xml, in section <code><Window></code> as follows | + | * Edit the file %AppData%\Local\Risen2\Config\ConfigUser.xml, in section <code><Window></code> as follows |
:<code> | :<code> | ||
:<Window | :<Window | ||
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'''Change Right and Bottom to match the windowed resolution you want to use''' | '''Change Right and Bottom to match the windowed resolution you want to use''' | ||
| − | =General Information= | + | = General Information = |
| − | ==Forums== | + | == Forums == |
| − | *[http://forum.deepsilver.com/forum/forumdisplay.php/239-RISEN-2 Deep Silver Official Forum] | + | * [http://forum.deepsilver.com/forum/forumdisplay.php/239-RISEN-2 Deep Silver Official Forum] |
| − | *[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=730 Steam Forum] | + | * [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=730 Steam Forum] |
| − | ==Community Sites== | + | == Community Sites == |
| − | *[http://www.worldofrisen.de/english/ World of Risen - English] | + | * [http://www.worldofrisen.de/english/ World of Risen - English] |
| − | *[http://www.worldofrisen.de/ World of Risen - German] | + | * [http://www.worldofrisen.de/ World of Risen - German] |
| − | ==References== | + | == References == |
<references /> | <references /> | ||
[[Category:Game]] | [[Category:Game]] | ||
[[Category:Windows]] | [[Category:Windows]] | ||
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Windows
System Requirements
Improvements
Utilities
Game Data
Saved Game Location
| Operating System | Save Location |
|---|---|
| Windows Vista & Windows 7 | %userprofile%\Saved Games\Risen 2
|
| Windows XP | %userprofile%\Local Settings\Application Data\Risen2\SaveGames
|
Game Setting Location
For Windows XP, the config file is in Documents and Settings\%USER%\Local Settings\Application Data\Risen2\Config\ConfigUser.xml
For Windows 7, the config file is in %Appdata%\Local\Risen2\Config\ConfigUser.xml
Issues
See reference for location that provided fixes for following table: [1]
| Issue | Fix |
|---|---|
| The frame rate can be very low with AMD and Crossfire enabled. | Disable Crossfire |
| Surround Sound speaker option is greyed out / not selectable | Confirm in windows sound setting that correctly configured for 5.1/7.1 |
| Risen 2 Fails to Launch / Hangs on launch |
If this does not fix issue attempt below:
|
| When starting up the game, the menu loads fine. But once the intro movie reaches Caldera, the screen becomes mostly black |
ATI Video Card User's Only
|
| The game does not start. The screen remains black except for an "Frequency out of range" error message |
|
| Dropping FPS with nvidia graphic cards |
Uninstall your graphic driver |
| If the "water reflection" is enabled, the frame rate significantly decreases | De-activate water reflection |
Widescreen Resolution
- Edit the file %AppData%\Local\Risen2\Config\ConfigUser.xml, in section
<Window>as follows
- <Window
- Top="0"
- Right="5040"
- RefreshRate="60"
- Left="0"
- Bottom="1050"
- AdapterNumber="0"
- >
Add the line "AdapterNumber="0" if not present
- Edit the file ..\Steam\SteamApps\common\risen 2\data\ini\ConfigDefault.xml; in section
<GUI>as follows
- <Aspect48x10
- VirtalWidth="1728"
- VirtalHeight="1080"
- EnableDrawScale="True"
- >
Change VirtalWidth and VirtalHeight to match your current resolution
Windowed
- Edit the file %AppData%\Local\Risen2\Config\ConfigUser.xml, in section
<Window>as follows
- <Window
- Right = "1024"
- FullScreen = "false"
- Bottom = "768"
- >
Change Right and Bottom to match the windowed resolution you want to use