Difference between revisions of "BioShock Infinite"
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{{Fixbox/fix|Edit XEngine.ini|ref=<ref>Tested by [[User:MonkeyCrumpets|MonkeyCrumpets]] 26 March 2013.</ref>}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Edit XEngine.ini|ref=<ref>Tested by [[User:MonkeyCrumpets|MonkeyCrumpets]] 26 March 2013.</ref>}} | ||
| − | #Navigate to <code>%USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\BioShock Infinite\XGame\Config\</code> | + | #Navigate to <code>%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\My Games\BioShock Infinite\XGame\Config\</code> |
Edit XEngine.ini. Look for a section called [FullScreenMovie]: | Edit XEngine.ini. Look for a section called [FullScreenMovie]: | ||
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[[File:BioShock_Infinte_checkpoint.png|290px|right|thumb|Exiting to desktop reveals how much time has passed since last checkpoint.]] | [[File:BioShock_Infinte_checkpoint.png|290px|right|thumb|Exiting to desktop reveals how much time has passed since last checkpoint.]] | ||
{{Game Location Table| | {{Game Location Table| | ||
| − | {{Game Location Table/row|Configuration files location|%USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\BioShock Infinite\}} | + | {{Game Location Table/row|Configuration files location|%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\My Games\BioShock Infinite\}} |
{{Game Location Table/row|Local Steam Cloud repository|..\Steam\userdata\<unique Steam ID>\8870\}} | {{Game Location Table/row|Local Steam Cloud repository|..\Steam\userdata\<unique Steam ID>\8870\}} | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|FoV slider expansion}} | {{Fixbox/fix|FoV slider expansion}} | ||
{{ii}} This fix will modify in-game slider for much wider field of view range - up to 140 degrees. | {{ii}} This fix will modify in-game slider for much wider field of view range - up to 140 degrees. | ||
| − | # Navigate to <code>%USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\BioShock Infinite\XGame\Config\</code>. | + | # Navigate to <code>%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\My Games\BioShock Infinite\XGame\Config\</code>. |
# Locate and open file <code>XUserOptions</code> in text editor (notepad for example). | # Locate and open file <code>XUserOptions</code> in text editor (notepad for example). | ||
# Locate line <code>MaxUserFOVOffsetPercent=15.000000</code> and change value to 100. Note that this value is in percent and not degrees. | # Locate line <code>MaxUserFOVOffsetPercent=15.000000</code> and change value to 100. Note that this value is in percent and not degrees. | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Mouse slider tweak}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Mouse slider tweak}} | ||
{{ii}} This fix will modify in-game slider and give better control. | {{ii}} This fix will modify in-game slider and give better control. | ||
| − | # Navigate to <code>%USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\BioShock Infinite\XGame\Config\</code>. | + | # Navigate to <code>%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\My Games\BioShock Infinite\XGame\Config\</code>. |
# Locate and open file <code>XUserOptions</code> in text editor (notepad for example). | # Locate and open file <code>XUserOptions</code> in text editor (notepad for example). | ||
# Locate lines <code>MinMouseLookSensitivity=0.100000</code> and <code>MaxMouseLookSensitivity=4.000000</code> and change values to your taste. Values 0.05 for MinMouse and 0.5 for Max Mouse works OK | # Locate lines <code>MinMouseLookSensitivity=0.100000</code> and <code>MaxMouseLookSensitivity=4.000000</code> and change values to your taste. Values 0.05 for MinMouse and 0.5 for Max Mouse works OK | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Finer grained mouse sensitivity}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Finer grained mouse sensitivity}} | ||
{{ii}} This fix will let you set exact sensitivity values. | {{ii}} This fix will let you set exact sensitivity values. | ||
| − | # Navigate to <code>%USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\BioShock Infinite\XGame\Config\</code>. | + | # Navigate to <code>%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\My Games\BioShock Infinite\XGame\Config\</code>. |
# Locate and open file <code>XUserOptions</code> in text editor. | # Locate and open file <code>XUserOptions</code> in text editor. | ||
# Locate line <code>MouseLookSensitivity</code> and set to desired value. This value has the same effect as the <code>MouseSensitivity</code> string used in other Unreal Engine titles. | # Locate line <code>MouseLookSensitivity</code> and set to desired value. This value has the same effect as the <code>MouseSensitivity</code> string used in other Unreal Engine titles. | ||
Revision as of 10:55, 26 March 2013
Template:Infobox BioShock (series) Key points
- Quality PC port, including graphics and control options[1].
- Be sure to update your graphics card drivers: GeForce 314.22 WHQL Drivers for nVidia cards and AMD Catalyst Beta 13.3 for AMD cards.
General information
- Steam Users' Forums for BioShock series
- Steam Comunity Discussions
- 2K Games Forums
Availability
- Bioshock Infinite is a Steamworks title, and as such all versions, retail included, will require and unlock on Steam
Improvements
Skip intro videos
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Game data
- Although configuration files are in plain text, there is encrypted section for user key mappings which prevents create custom commands.
Video settings
Field of view (FOV)
- There is FoV slider in game options however it only expand field of view by 15%, which is only in range 60 - 80 degrees.
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Input settings
Mouse speed slider tweak
- Slider for mouse speed is set to very wide range, which can be unsuitable for high precision mice.
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Other information
Unlocking 1999 mode before game completion
Bioshock Infinite features "1999 mode" which makes game much harder. Normally this mode is unlocked by finishing game at least once, however there is a code which unlocks this mode right away:
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System requirements
- Windows XP and DirectX 9 video cards are not supported.[2]