Difference between revisions of "Mass Effect 2"
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{{ii}} If you get a black screen when entering/exiting a planet, specifically the shadow broker base, this is fixed by starting the game with the -nomoviestartup command. To do this: | {{ii}} If you get a black screen when entering/exiting a planet, specifically the shadow broker base, this is fixed by starting the game with the -nomoviestartup command. To do this: | ||
| − | + | # Go to the <code>MassEffect2.exe</code> file. It's in the <code>.../Mass Effect2/Binaries</code> folder. | |
| − | + | # Create a shortcut to the <code>MassEffect2.exe</code> file. Right click the shortcut, and click 'Properties'. | |
| − | + | # Add <code>-nomoviestartup</code> to the 'target' field. It should look like this: <code>...\Mass Effect 2\Binaries\MassEffect2.exe -nomoviestartup</code> | |
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{{ii}} This shortcut (skip the actual launcher) will not freeze when entering/exiting planets | {{ii}} This shortcut (skip the actual launcher) will not freeze when entering/exiting planets | ||
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{{ii}} Important Unfortunately, when using this command, your game WILL freeze when trying to enter the citadel. The only way to circumvent this is by saving the game, exiting and restarting it with the regular MassEffect2.exe | {{ii}} Important Unfortunately, when using this command, your game WILL freeze when trying to enter the citadel. The only way to circumvent this is by saving the game, exiting and restarting it with the regular MassEffect2.exe | ||
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The first fix involves manually changing your CPU affinity once the game has launched.: | The first fix involves manually changing your CPU affinity once the game has launched.: | ||
| − | + | # Start the game then press Alt+Tab to return to your desktop | |
| − | + | # Open Task Manager (by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete) | |
| − | + | # On the Processes tab find <code>MassEffect2.exe</code>, right click on it and select "Set Affinity" | |
| − | + | # Click on either the <code>CPU0</code> or <code>CPU1</code> check box, so only one remains checked, and click OK | |
| − | + | # Re-open the "Set Affinity" box and re-check the CPU you previously unchecked. | |
| − | + | # Use Alt+Tab to re-open your Mass Effect 2 game, and your load times should be reduced to normal. | |
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{{--}} This must be repeated every time you launch Mass Effect 2. | {{--}} This must be repeated every time you launch Mass Effect 2. | ||
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The second option is to download ThePlayWrite.com's "MassAffinity" program: | The second option is to download ThePlayWrite.com's "MassAffinity" program: | ||
| − | + | # Download the program from [http://www.theplaywrite.com/tools-and-utilities/massaffinity-v0-2-released/ here]. | |
| − | + | # The program should automatically detect your Mass Effect 2 install location. If this fails, manually select it. | |
| − | + | # Click the "Run Game" button. | |
Mass Effect 2 should now run. While it is running, MassAffinity automatically changes the CPU affinity settings so you don't have to. After the initial setup outlined in the steps above, running the MassAffinity program will immediately launch Mass Effect 2 and perform the affinity change. | Mass Effect 2 should now run. While it is running, MassAffinity automatically changes the CPU affinity settings so you don't have to. After the initial setup outlined in the steps above, running the MassAffinity program will immediately launch Mass Effect 2 and perform the affinity change. | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Unable to save games any more}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Unable to save games any more}} | ||
| − | + | # Navigate to <code>%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\Bioware\Mass Effect 2\Save\</code> | |
| − | + | # Open the folder with your characters name/level/class | |
| − | + | # Either delete (or move to a backup folder) the earliest files named <code>Save_00xx.pcsav.</code> (DO NOT DELETE/MOVE THE FILES AutoSave/ChapterSave/QuickSave.pcsav) | |
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{{ii}} As long as you have less than 50 <code>Save_00xx.pcsav</code> files you should be able to continue saving the universe. | {{ii}} As long as you have less than 50 <code>Save_00xx.pcsav</code> files you should be able to continue saving the universe. | ||
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This is the problem where you can't see what's going on in cutscenes because it is too dark. The way to fix this is to remove the depth of field. | This is the problem where you can't see what's going on in cutscenes because it is too dark. The way to fix this is to remove the depth of field. | ||
| − | + | # Navigate to <code>%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\BioWare\Mass Effect 2\BIOGame\Config</code> | |
| − | + | # Open up <code>GamerSettings.ini</code>, | |
| − | + | # Add the line <code>DepthOfField=False</code> under system settings. | |
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{{ii}}Note: the line DepthOfField is not in the file; you have to add it, rather than modify it. | {{ii}}Note: the line DepthOfField is not in the file; you have to add it, rather than modify it. | ||
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=== Game freeze on Illium === | === Game freeze on Illium === | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Clipping into walls/objects}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Clipping into walls/objects}} | ||
A problem that seems to particularly affect the PC version of Mass Effect 2 is clipping into, and getting stuck in wall corners or other objects. When loading a previous save is not possible or desirable, an edit can be made to the Mass Effect 2 Coalesced.ini file to allow 'noclip'. | A problem that seems to particularly affect the PC version of Mass Effect 2 is clipping into, and getting stuck in wall corners or other objects. When loading a previous save is not possible or desirable, an edit can be made to the Mass Effect 2 Coalesced.ini file to allow 'noclip'. | ||
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{{ii}} Back up your <code>coalesced.ini</code> file, which can be found in <code>\Program Files (x86)\Mass Effect 2\Biogame\Config\PC\Cooked\Coalesced.ini</code>, or, if you have a steam copy, it can be found in | {{ii}} Back up your <code>coalesced.ini</code> file, which can be found in <code>\Program Files (x86)\Mass Effect 2\Biogame\Config\PC\Cooked\Coalesced.ini</code>, or, if you have a steam copy, it can be found in | ||
| − | + | # Download/install the Mass Effect 2 Coalesced editor, which can be found [<code>http://social.bioware.com/project/1854/</code> here]. | |
| − | + | # Download/install Notepad++ | |
| − | + | # Open <code>\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\Common\Mass Effect 2\Biogame\Config\PC\Cooked\Coalesced.ini</code> | |
| − | + | # Add the following text under the <code>[SFXGame.SFXGameModeDefault]</code> section: <code><pre>Bindings=( Name="Add", Command="Ghost | OnRelease Walk")</pre></code> | |
| − | <pre>Bindings=( Name="Add", Command="Ghost | OnRelease Walk")</pre> | + | # Now open the Mass Effect 2 Coalesced editor, connect the editor to the <code>Coalesced.ini</code> file (if it is not already connected), click on <code>commands</code>, and then <code>rebuild coalesced</code>. |
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It is now safe to launch Mass Effect 2. When in game, you can now hold down the num pad plus key to enable noclip, and WASD/arrow keys to move Shepard out of the object. Once clear of the object, let go of the plus key, noclip will be disabled and you will be able to continue normally. | It is now safe to launch Mass Effect 2. When in game, you can now hold down the num pad plus key to enable noclip, and WASD/arrow keys to move Shepard out of the object. Once clear of the object, let go of the plus key, noclip will be disabled and you will be able to continue normally. | ||
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| Mass Effect | |
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| Mass Effect | 2008 |
| Mass Effect 2 | 2010 |
| Mass Effect 3 | 2012 |
| Mass Effect: Andromeda | 2017 |
| Mass Effect Legendary Edition | 2021 |
General information
- Steam Users' Forums for game series
- Steam Community Discussions
- Social.bioware for game series
Availability
- DLC need to be bought through Social.Bioware.com, website uses BioWare points.
Improvements
Mods
Higher Resolution Character Textures
A set of high resolution textures has been made available on the official forum by their creator, JeanLuc761. They have been used on Deadendthrills.
Improved loading times
On middle-end computers and higher especially on little areas, the game usually loads resources faster than loading animation and it will wait till this finishes
A user patch fix this
Game data
Video settings
File:Masseffect2 config utility.jpg
Config utility settings
Vertical sync (Vsync)
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Field of view (FOV)
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Input settings
Controller support
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Issues fixed
Installation interrupted
When installing, some people get an error message saying: "Installation Failed!: The Installation of Mass Effect 2 has failed. A data error occured." This can be solved by using a second computer. Put the Mass Effect 2 DVD in another computer on the same network, set the DVD drive up for sharing, and then connect to it from the computer you wish to install it on. It takes time but works. The only trick is that when ME2 asks for the second DVD you have to first stop sharing the DVD drive, eject disk1, insert disk2, set the drive for sharing again, and continue with the installation.
Black screen when entering/exiting planets
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Long loading times
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Unable to save games any more
There is a limit to the number of save games you can make on the PC. After 50 saved games you will no longer be able to save any further progress.
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Dark Lighting
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Game freeze on Illium
When on Illium, some users experience a black screen and CTD while walking through the ground level corridor under Liara's office, connecting to the other side of the map. To fix this issue, change the settings from fullscreen to windowed, or windowed borderless. This will solve the issue. Once through the corridor, fullscreen mode can be enabled. This process must also be repeated when crossing from the other direction.
It is recommended to enable windowed mode after passing through the corridor, as leaving the game in windowed or windowed borderless can cause an additional freeze during startup.
Clipping into walls/objects
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Save Game data - Issues & Fixes
Import Mass Effect 1 Save Files
In essence you have to run the importer that is found in the ME2 launcher. However, this often crashes. If this happens you have to find your Mass Effect 1 character save file and transfer it into a newly create ME1 save folder in your ME2 folder.[1]
Mass Effect 1 Save game location:
- Windows 7:
%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\Bioware\Mass Effect\Save\
Import Xbox 360 Mass Effect 2 Save Files
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System requirements