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Difference between revisions of "Tales of Zestiria"

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(Just going to put the TZFix as essential seeing how much it improves the game. Removing point about 30 FPS and would like to see does it allow over 60 FPS. Other minor modifications.)
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'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
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{{--}} Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS<ref name="FPS cap">[http://blog.talesofgame.com/en/tales-of-zestiria-reveals-its-pc-specs-ps4-info/ Tales of Zestiria reveals its PC Specs & PS4 info! | The official Tales of Blog]</ref>, but can be capped at 60 with mods.
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{{--}} Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS<ref name="FPS cap">[http://blog.talesofgame.com/en/tales-of-zestiria-reveals-its-pc-specs-ps4-info/ Tales of Zestiria reveals its PC Specs & PS4 info! | The official Tales of Blog]</ref>, but can be capped at 60 with [[#TZFix|TZFix]].
 
{{--}} The game speed is bound to the frame rate, meaning that any frame rate drops will force the game to slow down.
 
{{--}} The game speed is bound to the frame rate, meaning that any frame rate drops will force the game to slow down.
  
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{{ii}}See [http://steamcommunity.com/app/351970/discussions/0/490123832542256863/ this Steam Community Discussion] for how to reedem and use DLC in-game.
 
{{ii}}See [http://steamcommunity.com/app/351970/discussions/0/490123832542256863/ this Steam Community Discussion] for how to reedem and use DLC in-game.
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==Essential improvements==
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===[https://steamcommunity.com/app/351970/discussions/0/490123938441506815/ TZFix]===
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{{++}} Fixes and improves the game in a number of ways.
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{{ii}} Each of these fixes can be individually toggled in <code>d3d9.ini</code> and <code>tzfix.ini</code>.
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Install TZFix|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/351970/discussions/0/490123938441506815/ Tales of Zestiria &quot;Fix&quot; - (v 1.0.0 - 11/15/2015) :: Tales of Zestiria General Discussion]</ref>}}
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# [https://github.com/Kaldaien/TZF/releases/latest Download the latest version of TZFix (tzfix.zip).]
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# Navigate to <code>{{P|steam}}\steamapps\common\Tales of Zestiria\</code> and unpack {{code|d3d9.dll}}, {{code|d3d9.ini}}, {{code|tzfix.dll}} and {{code|tzfix.ini}} there.
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}}
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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===Save game location===
 
===Save game location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/row|Steam|{{p|steam}}\userdata\{{p|uid}}\351970\remote\
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{{Game data/row|Steam|{{p|steam}}\userdata\{{p|uid}}\351970\remote\}}
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}}
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
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|widescreen resolution notes= Native for 16:9 only. To fix stretching for other aspect ratios use [[#TZFix|Tales of Zestiria "Fix"]].
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|widescreen resolution notes= 16:9 only. For other aspect ratios, see [[#Ultra-widescreen|Ultra-widescreen]].
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
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|multimonitor notes        = Use [[#TZFix|Tales of Zestiria "Fix"]].
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|multimonitor notes        = See [[#Ultra-widescreen|Ultra-widescreen]].
 
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
 
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = Use [[#TZFix|Tales of Zestiria "Fix"]].
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = See [[#Ultra-widescreen|Ultra-widescreen]].
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          = Arbitrary resolution support beyond 4k.
 
|4k ultra hd notes          = Arbitrary resolution support beyond 4k.
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|60 fps                    = hackable
 
|60 fps                    = hackable
 
|60 fps notes              = Use [[#TZFix|Tales of Zestiria "Fix"]].
 
|60 fps notes              = Use [[#TZFix|Tales of Zestiria "Fix"]].
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|120 fps                    = false
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|120 fps                    = unknown
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|120 fps notes              =  
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|120 fps notes              = {{cn|Does "TargetFPS=" with TZFix allow higher than 60 values?}}
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
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}}
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===[[Glossary:Ultra-widescreen|Ultra-widescreen]]===
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{{ii}} There are currently some minor issues with this fix<ref name="TZFix 0.4.0 release notes">[https://github.com/Kaldaien/TZF/releases/tag/tzf_040 Release Tales of Zestiria &quot;Fix&quot; 0.4.0 · Kaldaien/TZF · GitHub]</ref>
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Use TZFix to change aspect ratio|ref=}}
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# Install [[#TZFix|TZFix]].
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# Open <code>tzfix.ini</code>, under the section <code>[TZFIX.Render]</code> change <code>AspectRatio=</code> to your aspect ratio (Resolution width divided by height, e.g. 2.33333333333 for 3440x1440).
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# Set <code>AspectCorrection=</code> to <code>AspectCorrection=true</code>
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# Save the file
 
}}
 
}}
  
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}}
 
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==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
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===TZFix===
 
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{{ii}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/351970/discussions/0/490123938441506815/ Tales of Zestiria "Fix" by Kaldaien] can fix and improve the game in a number of ways.
 
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{{ii}} Each of these fixes can be individually turned off in <code>d3d9.ini</code> and <code>tzfix.ini</code>.
 
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{{ii}} Notably, if you wish to play the game at 30 FPS, change <code>TargetFPS=60</code> to <code>TargetFPS=30</code> in <code>d3d9.ini</code>.
 
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{{Fixbox|1=
 
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{{Fixbox/fix|Install TZFix|ref=<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/351970/discussions/0/490123938441506815/</ref>}}
 
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#Download the latest version of TZFix [https://github.com/Kaldaien/TZF/releases/latest here (tzfix.zip)].
 
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#Navigate to <code>{{P|steam}}\steamapps\common\Tales of Zestiria</code> and unpack <code>d3d9.dll,d3d9.ini,tzfix.dll and tzfix.ini</code> here.
 
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}}
 
 
===Sound distortion at Sample Rates higher than 44100khz===
 
===Sound distortion at Sample Rates higher than 44100khz===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Change primary playback device shared mode Sample Rate to 44.1khz|ref=}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Change primary playback device shared mode Sample Rate to 44.1khz}}
 
#Right click the Speaker icon on your Desktop Taskbar and click "Playback Devices"; Or open Control Panel and click on "Sound".
 
#Right click the Speaker icon on your Desktop Taskbar and click "Playback Devices"; Or open Control Panel and click on "Sound".
 
#Double click the device with the green check mark circle on it ; or Right click "Properties";
 
#Double click the device with the green check mark circle on it ; or Right click "Properties";
 
#Click on the "Advanced" Tab
 
#Click on the "Advanced" Tab
 
#In the drop down box under "Default Format" select the option using your current channel and bit depth setup with 44100khz. (IE: 6 channel,24-bit,44100khz) }}
 
#In the drop down box under "Default Format" select the option using your current channel and bit depth setup with 44100khz. (IE: 6 channel,24-bit,44100khz) }}
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Or
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'''Or'''
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Use TZFix to fix sound distortion|ref=}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Use TZFix to fix sound distortion}}
 
#Install [[#TZFix|TZFix]].
 
#Install [[#TZFix|TZFix]].
 
#Open <code>tzfix.ini</code>, under the section <code>[TZFIX.Audio]</code> change "Channels=" to the maximum number of channels the game is allowed to use (Remember that a Sub Woofer ;.1; counts as a channel. So 5.1 will be 6 channels, 7.1 is 8, 2.1 is 3, 2.0 is 2)
 
#Open <code>tzfix.ini</code>, under the section <code>[TZFIX.Audio]</code> change "Channels=" to the maximum number of channels the game is allowed to use (Remember that a Sub Woofer ;.1; counts as a channel. So 5.1 will be 6 channels, 7.1 is 8, 2.1 is 3, 2.0 is 2)
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#Save the file
 
#Save the file
 
}}
 
}}
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===Improve shadow resolution===
 
===Improve shadow resolution===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
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#Save the file
 
#Save the file
 
}}
 
}}
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===Change aspect ratio from 16:9===
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{{ii}} There are currently some minor issues with this fix<ref name="TZFix 0.4.0 release notes">https://github.com/Kaldaien/TZF/releases/tag/tzf_040</ref>
 
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{{Fixbox|1=
 
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{{Fixbox/fix|Use TZFix to change aspect ratio|ref=}}
 
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#Install [[#TZFix|TZFix]].
 
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#Open <code>tzfix.ini</code>, under the section <code>[TZFIX.Render]</code> change <code>AspectRatio=</code> to your aspect ratio (Resolution width divided by height, e.g. 2.33333333333 for 3440x1440).
 
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#Set <code>AspectCorrection=</code> to <code>AspectCorrection=true</code>
 
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#Save the file
 
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}}
 
 
==Other information==
 
==Other information==
 
===API===
 
===API===

Revision as of 10:45, 16 November 2015

Tales of Zestiria
Tales of Zestiria cover
Developers
Bandai Namco Games
Release dates
Windows October 20, 2015
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Tales of Zestiria on Wikipedia
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Tales of
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Key points

Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS[1], but can be capped at 60 with TZFix.
The game speed is bound to the frame rate, meaning that any frame rate drops will force the game to slow down.

General information

Official website
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
GamersGate
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Windows
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Windows
Incorrect store name. See here for available options.
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Windows
Incorrect store name. See here for available options.
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Windows
Green Man Gaming
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Windows
Humble Store
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Windows
Steam
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Windows
All versions require Steam.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Alisha's Story Free download until November 19, 2015. (Requires free BANDAI NAMCO GAMES account.)
Windows
Mystic Artes Currently exclusive to pre-orderers
Windows
Attachments Set
Windows
Seaside Resort Costumes Set
Windows
School Costume Set
Windows
Adventure Items
Windows
See this Steam Community Discussion for how to reedem and use DLC in-game.

Essential improvements

TZFix

Fixes and improves the game in a number of ways.
Each of these fixes can be individually toggled in d3d9.ini and tzfix.ini.
Instructions

Game data

Copnfiguration file(s) location

Template:Game data/row
System Location
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/351970/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game location

Template:Game data/row
System Location
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/351970/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud

Video settings

Template:Video settings

Ultra-widescreen

There are currently some minor issues with this fix[2]
Instructions

Vertical sync (Vsync)

While the game does feature a Vsync option, it requires additional steps to work correctly.
Instructions

Input settings

Template:Input settings

Audio settings

Template:Audio settings

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
English or Japanese Audio set on runtime. Cannot change without restarting.
Japanese
English or Japanese Audio set on runtime. Cannot change without restarting.
French
Italian
German
Spanish
Brazilian Portuguese
Russian

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
2 Co-op
Can use 2 controllers or Mouse and Keyboard + controller.
LAN play
Online play
Asynchronous multiplayer

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP

Issues fixed

Sound distortion at Sample Rates higher than 44100khz

Instructions

Or

Instructions

Improve shadow resolution

Instructions

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9
Shader Model support 3
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
No middleware information; you can edit this page to add it.

System requirements

64-bit system is recommended.[citation needed]
Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) Vista 7, 8 (64-bit)
Processor (CPU) Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz
Athlon 64 X2 5200+ 2.6 GHz		 Intel Core i3-530 2.93 GHz
AMD Phenom II X4 940 3.0 GHz
System memory (RAM) 2 GB 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 12 GB 12 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT
ATI Radeon HD 4830
DirectX 9.0 compatible 		Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 Ti
AMD Radeon HD 7850
Other Gamepad support.[citation needed]

Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References