Difference between revisions of "Alpha Protocol"
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===[[Glossary:Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]=== | ||
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# Open <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Alpha Protocol\APGame\Config\APEngine.ini</code> | # Open <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Alpha Protocol\APGame\Config\APEngine.ini</code> | ||
# Change <code>MaxAnisotropy</code> to one of the following values: 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16. | # Change <code>MaxAnisotropy</code> to one of the following values: 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]=== | ||
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* If you are a NVIDIA user enable FXAA from NVIDIA Control Panel or [http://www.guru3d.com/files_details/nvidia_inspector_download.html NVIDIA Inspector]. | * If you are a NVIDIA user enable FXAA from NVIDIA Control Panel or [http://www.guru3d.com/files_details/nvidia_inspector_download.html NVIDIA Inspector]. | ||
* Or use [http://www.guru3d.com/files_details/fxaa_post_process_injection_tool_download.html FXAA Tool]. | * Or use [http://www.guru3d.com/files_details/fxaa_post_process_injection_tool_download.html FXAA Tool]. | ||
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− | {{Fixbox/fix|SMAA}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|SMAA|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
* Use [http://mrhaandi.blogspot.com/p/injectsmaa.html injectSMAA] by mrhaandi. | * Use [http://mrhaandi.blogspot.com/p/injectsmaa.html injectSMAA] by mrhaandi. | ||
* Or use [http://forums.guru3d.com/showthread.php?t=381912 SweetFX] by CeeJay.dk. | * Or use [http://forums.guru3d.com/showthread.php?t=381912 SweetFX] by CeeJay.dk. | ||
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− | {{Fixbox/fix|MSAA}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|MSAA|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
# Open Alpha Protocol driver profile via NVIDIA Inspector. | # Open Alpha Protocol driver profile via NVIDIA Inspector. | ||
# Change <code>Antialiasing compatibility</code> to <code>0x00000041</code><ref>http://www.forum-3dcenter.org/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=8280303#post8280303</ref> | # Change <code>Antialiasing compatibility</code> to <code>0x00000041</code><ref>http://www.forum-3dcenter.org/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=8280303#post8280303</ref> | ||
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# Open Alpha Protocol driver profile via NVIDIA Inspector. | # Open Alpha Protocol driver profile via NVIDIA Inspector. | ||
# Change <code>Antialiasing compatibility</code> to <code>0x080002C1</code><ref>http://www.forum-3dcenter.org/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=9923780&postcount=4954</ref> | # Change <code>Antialiasing compatibility</code> to <code>0x080002C1</code><ref>http://www.forum-3dcenter.org/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=9923780&postcount=4954</ref> | ||
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===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]=== | ||
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# Open <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Alpha Protocol\APGame\Config\APEngine.ini</code> | # Open <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Alpha Protocol\APGame\Config\APEngine.ini</code> | ||
# Change <code>bSmoothFrameRate=TRUE</code> to <code>bSmoothFrameRate=FALSE</code> | # Change <code>bSmoothFrameRate=TRUE</code> to <code>bSmoothFrameRate=FALSE</code> | ||
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===Game won't get past the launcher=== | ===Game won't get past the launcher=== | ||
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− | {{Fixbox/fix|Reinstall NVIDIA PhysX}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Reinstall NVIDIA PhysX|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
# Uninstall nVidia PhysX. | # Uninstall nVidia PhysX. | ||
# Install the [http://www.nvidia.com/object/physx_system_software.html NVIDIA PhysX System Software]. | # Install the [http://www.nvidia.com/object/physx_system_software.html NVIDIA PhysX System Software]. | ||
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− | {{Fixbox/fix|Modifiy APGame.ini file}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Modifiy APGame.ini file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
# Go to <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Alpha Protocol\APGame\Config</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Alpha Protocol\APGame\Config</code> | ||
# Open <code>APGame.ini</code> via a text editor | # Open <code>APGame.ini</code> via a text editor |
Revision as of 21:46, 24 July 2016
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Developers | |
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Obsidian Entertainment | |
Publishers | |
Sega | |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 3 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | May 28, 2010 |
Key points
- Poor camera controls with a mouse and keyboard. A controller is recommended.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | DRM: Uniloc SoftAnchor.[1] Use Patch 1.1 to remove. | |||
Amazon.com | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
Incorrect store name. See here for available options. | ||||
Steam |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch 1.1 removes DRM and fixes various issues.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/34010/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/34010/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Field of view (FOV)
- Widescreen Fixer supports this game.
Instructions |
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Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Instructions |
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Anti-aliasing (AA)
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Instructions |
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High frame rate
Instructions |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Spanish |
Issues fixed
Can't activate (Error code: -1912029)
Instructions |
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Game won't get past the launcher
Instructions |
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Animation fixes
- Some animations may look unnatural but it can be fixed with some tweaking.
Instructions |
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No text visible for dialog choices
Instructions |
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Jerky camera
Instructions |
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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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Physics | PhysX | |
Audio | OpenAL | |
Cutscenes | Sofdec |
Graphical tweaks
- The graphics settings for Alpha Protocol are rather basic. There are some other settings which can be altered in the
APEngine.ini
file, found in the configuration files folder.
Before editing the file you must right click it, select properties, and uncheck the "read only" box. Editing the following settings should improve the game's graphics. It is highly recommended to make a backup of this file before editing it.
Trilinear=True
EnableHighPolyChars=True
MaxShadowResolution=4096
(If you experience framerate issues, this can be lowered to 2048 or 1024)bEnableBranchingPCFShadows=True
bEnableForegroundShadowsOnWorld=True
UseBackgroundLevelStreaming=False
OnlyStreamInTextures=True
OneFrameThreadLag=False
Afterwards, check the "read only" box in the file's properties.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium IV 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon XP 2200+ |
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.5 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 5400+ |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 12 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 6800 ATI Radeon X1600 DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce 9800 ATI Radeon HD 2900 |
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 (34010) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.