Difference between revisions of "System Shock 2"
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|cover = Systemshock2box.jpg | |cover = Systemshock2box.jpg | ||
| − | |developer = [[Wikipedia:Irrational Games|Irrational Games]]<br/>[[Wikipedia:Looking Glass Studios|Looking Glass Studios]] | + | |developer = [[Wikipedia:Irrational Games|Irrational Games]]<br />[[Wikipedia:Looking Glass Studios|Looking Glass Studios]] |
|publisher = [[Wikipedia:Electronic Arts|Electronic Arts]] | |publisher = [[Wikipedia:Electronic Arts|Electronic Arts]] | ||
|engine = Dark Engine | |engine = Dark Engine | ||
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The game is a sequel to [[System Shock]] and a spiritual predecessor of sorts to [[Bioshock]]. | The game is a sequel to [[System Shock]] and a spiritual predecessor of sorts to [[Bioshock]]. | ||
| − | ==Version Differences== | + | == Version Differences == |
Unfortunately the retail-version of the game is becoming increasingly rare and the game isn't on any digital download outlets despite being the top [http://www.gog.com/wishlist/games#order=votes_total wished-for game] on GOG.com. | Unfortunately the retail-version of the game is becoming increasingly rare and the game isn't on any digital download outlets despite being the top [http://www.gog.com/wishlist/games#order=votes_total wished-for game] on GOG.com. | ||
| − | ===Serial Key=== | + | === Serial Key === |
The game doesn't require a CD-key. | The game doesn't require a CD-key. | ||
| − | ==Patches== | + | == Patches == |
| − | *[http://www.gamefront.com/files/898722/ss2patch.zip ss2patch.zip] | + | * [http://www.gamefront.com/files/898722/ss2patch.zip ss2patch.zip] |
The only official patch released. it only resolved a few multiplayer-issues. This patch is included with the SS2Tool below. | The only official patch released. it only resolved a few multiplayer-issues. This patch is included with the SS2Tool below. | ||
| − | ===SS2Tool=== | + | === SS2Tool === |
| − | *[http://www.systemshock.org/index.php?topic=392.0 Changelog/instructions] | + | * [http://www.systemshock.org/index.php?topic=392.0 Changelog/instructions] |
| − | *[http://www.systemshock.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=392.0;attach=4551 Direct link to latest SS2Tool] | + | * [http://www.systemshock.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=392.0;attach=4551 Direct link to latest SS2Tool] |
An unofficial patch/fix-tool released by the community. It fixes a wide range of compatibility and stability issues as well as introduces widescreen-resolutions and other enhancements to the game. It also patches the game to be mod-ready and to work with [http://www.systemshock.org/index.php?topic=527.0 SS2 Mod Manager]. | An unofficial patch/fix-tool released by the community. It fixes a wide range of compatibility and stability issues as well as introduces widescreen-resolutions and other enhancements to the game. It also patches the game to be mod-ready and to work with [http://www.systemshock.org/index.php?topic=527.0 SS2 Mod Manager]. | ||
Highly recommended. | Highly recommended. | ||
| − | ==Issues and Fixes== | + | == Issues and Fixes == |
| − | ===Windows 7 compatibility:=== | + | === Windows 7 compatibility: === |
There are numerous problems with running the game under Windows Vista/Windows 7, especially in 64-bit. Most of them, however, are fixed with the [http://www.systemshock.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=392.0;attach=4551 SS2Tool]. | There are numerous problems with running the game under Windows Vista/Windows 7, especially in 64-bit. Most of them, however, are fixed with the [http://www.systemshock.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=392.0;attach=4551 SS2Tool]. | ||
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Running the game under compatibility mode can stop the game from crashing on startup. Setting it to run in Compatibility for "Windows XP Service Pack 2" seems to work best. To do this, right click shock2.exe in your installation folder, and click the compatibility tab. There choose "Run as Administrator" and tick the "Run this program in Compatibility mode for:" box, and choose XP SP2. If that does not work, try the other modes as it can be different for certain computer setups. | Running the game under compatibility mode can stop the game from crashing on startup. Setting it to run in Compatibility for "Windows XP Service Pack 2" seems to work best. To do this, right click shock2.exe in your installation folder, and click the compatibility tab. There choose "Run as Administrator" and tick the "Run this program in Compatibility mode for:" box, and choose XP SP2. If that does not work, try the other modes as it can be different for certain computer setups. | ||
| − | ===Left-clicking/dragging items doesn't work/is buggy:=== | + | === Left-clicking/dragging items doesn't work/is buggy: === |
This is a common problem that can be fixed in a number of ways, the easiest being to choose one of the default control schemes. For instance the [http://www.systemshock.org/index.php?topic=527.0 SS2 Mod Manager] has a function to correct it. Go to the Tools-menu and then click '''Fix Use-Mode keybind file'''. You can also fix it by going to the file and editing it manually: locate '''User2.bnd''' in the main game directory. Open it with Worpad and find the line <pre>bind mouse1</pre> Replace whatever it says with <pre>bind mouse1 +drag_and_drop_mode</pre> | This is a common problem that can be fixed in a number of ways, the easiest being to choose one of the default control schemes. For instance the [http://www.systemshock.org/index.php?topic=527.0 SS2 Mod Manager] has a function to correct it. Go to the Tools-menu and then click '''Fix Use-Mode keybind file'''. You can also fix it by going to the file and editing it manually: locate '''User2.bnd''' in the main game directory. Open it with Worpad and find the line <pre>bind mouse1</pre> Replace whatever it says with <pre>bind mouse1 +drag_and_drop_mode</pre> | ||
| − | ===Can't activate 3D sound:=== | + | === Can't activate 3D sound: === |
If you have a Creative card and Alchemy installed try adding the following to it: | If you have a Creative card and Alchemy installed try adding the following to it: | ||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
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</pre> | </pre> | ||
| − | ==Graphical Tweaks== | + | == Graphical Tweaks == |
| − | ===Multimonitor Support=== | + | === Multimonitor Support === |
You might be able to force wide resolutions by going to '''cam.cfg''' in the main game folder and inputting the values after '''game_screen_size''' directly. Untested though. | You might be able to force wide resolutions by going to '''cam.cfg''' in the main game folder and inputting the values after '''game_screen_size''' directly. Untested though. | ||
| − | ===Antialiasing=== | + | === Antialiasing === |
The game doesn't have built in anti-aliasing but forcing it through the graphics control panel works. | The game doesn't have built in anti-aliasing but forcing it through the graphics control panel works. | ||
| − | ===Anisotropic Filtering=== | + | === Anisotropic Filtering === |
See above. Forcing it should work. | See above. Forcing it should work. | ||
| − | ===V-sync=== | + | === V-sync === |
Using the SS2Tool framerate is capped at 60. To change this open '''ddfix.ini''' in the main game directory and edit the line <pre>;Frame rate limit in frames per second. Float. (0 = unlimited.) | Using the SS2Tool framerate is capped at 60. To change this open '''ddfix.ini''' in the main game directory and edit the line <pre>;Frame rate limit in frames per second. Float. (0 = unlimited.) | ||
FrameRateLimit=60</pre> Also, the value <pre>;Use vsync. Boolean. | FrameRateLimit=60</pre> Also, the value <pre>;Use vsync. Boolean. | ||
;FlipVSync=0</pre> seems to determine if V-sync is used or not. | ;FlipVSync=0</pre> seems to determine if V-sync is used or not. | ||
| − | ===Run Without CD/DVD=== | + | === Run Without CD/DVD === |
The CD is normally required to run the game but SS2Tool removes this check. | The CD is normally required to run the game but SS2Tool removes this check. | ||
| − | ==Save Game Data== | + | == Save Game Data == |
| − | ===Folder Location=== | + | === Folder Location === |
Saves are kept in individual folders inside the main game folder (save_0, save_1 and so on). | Saves are kept in individual folders inside the main game folder (save_0, save_1 and so on). | ||
| − | ==Useful Links== | + | == Useful Links == |
| − | *[http://www.systemshock.org/index.php systemshock.org] A forum dedicated to modding and enhancing the game. | + | * [http://www.systemshock.org/index.php systemshock.org] A forum dedicated to modding and enhancing the game. |
| − | *[http://www.systemshock.org/index.php?topic=527.0 System Shock 2 Mod Manager] Essential for managing mods for the game. Also contains a few useful tools and options. | + | * [http://www.systemshock.org/index.php?topic=527.0 System Shock 2 Mod Manager] Essential for managing mods for the game. Also contains a few useful tools and options. |
| − | ==See Also== | + | == See Also == |
| − | *[[System Shock]] | + | * [[System Shock]] |
| − | *[[Bioshock]] | + | * [[Bioshock]] |
[[Category:Game]] | [[Category:Game]] | ||
[[Category:Windows]] | [[Category:Windows]] | ||
Revision as of 18:34, 12 September 2012
Trying to run System Shock 2 unmodified on modern computers usually results in several errors and crashes. The online community has produced a number of fixes to minimize these problems. The game is a sequel to System Shock and a spiritual predecessor of sorts to Bioshock.
Version Differences
Unfortunately the retail-version of the game is becoming increasingly rare and the game isn't on any digital download outlets despite being the top wished-for game on GOG.com.
Serial Key
The game doesn't require a CD-key.
Patches
The only official patch released. it only resolved a few multiplayer-issues. This patch is included with the SS2Tool below.
SS2Tool
An unofficial patch/fix-tool released by the community. It fixes a wide range of compatibility and stability issues as well as introduces widescreen-resolutions and other enhancements to the game. It also patches the game to be mod-ready and to work with SS2 Mod Manager. Highly recommended.
Issues and Fixes
Windows 7 compatibility:
There are numerous problems with running the game under Windows Vista/Windows 7, especially in 64-bit. Most of them, however, are fixed with the SS2Tool.
In addition most modern computers use multicore processors which can cause random crashing. A way to fix random inexplicable crashes is to Alt-Tab to task manager to and under the processes tab set shock.exe's affinity to only one core.
Running the game under compatibility mode can stop the game from crashing on startup. Setting it to run in Compatibility for "Windows XP Service Pack 2" seems to work best. To do this, right click shock2.exe in your installation folder, and click the compatibility tab. There choose "Run as Administrator" and tick the "Run this program in Compatibility mode for:" box, and choose XP SP2. If that does not work, try the other modes as it can be different for certain computer setups.
Left-clicking/dragging items doesn't work/is buggy:
This is a common problem that can be fixed in a number of ways, the easiest being to choose one of the default control schemes. For instance the SS2 Mod Manager has a function to correct it. Go to the Tools-menu and then click Fix Use-Mode keybind file. You can also fix it by going to the file and editing it manually: locate User2.bnd in the main game directory. Open it with Worpad and find the line
bind mouse1
Replace whatever it says with
bind mouse1 +drag_and_drop_mode
Can't activate 3D sound:
If you have a Creative card and Alchemy installed try adding the following to it:
[System Shock 2] Buffers=4 Duration=25
Graphical Tweaks
Multimonitor Support
You might be able to force wide resolutions by going to cam.cfg in the main game folder and inputting the values after game_screen_size directly. Untested though.
Antialiasing
The game doesn't have built in anti-aliasing but forcing it through the graphics control panel works.
Anisotropic Filtering
See above. Forcing it should work.
V-sync
Using the SS2Tool framerate is capped at 60. To change this open ddfix.ini in the main game directory and edit the line
;Frame rate limit in frames per second. Float. (0 = unlimited.) FrameRateLimit=60
Also, the value
;Use vsync. Boolean.
- FlipVSync=0
seems to determine if V-sync is used or not.
Run Without CD/DVD
The CD is normally required to run the game but SS2Tool removes this check.
Save Game Data
Folder Location
Saves are kept in individual folders inside the main game folder (save_0, save_1 and so on).
Useful Links
- systemshock.org A forum dedicated to modding and enhancing the game.
- System Shock 2 Mod Manager Essential for managing mods for the game. Also contains a few useful tools and options.