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Difference between revisions of "Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition"

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{{ii}} This fix is frequently updated by Durante. Consult his blog [http://blog.metaclassofnil.com/] for updates and to download the latest version of the fix.
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{{--}} Does not work with the in-game AA (but that’s just a blur filter anyway).
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1) Download the [http://blog.metaclassofnil.com/?tag=dsfix Dark Souls internal rendering resolution fix].
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2) Disable in-game anti-aliasing.
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3) Place <code>d3d9.dll</code> and <code>DSfix.ini</code> into the game directory.
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4) Adjust the game resolution in <code>DSfix.ini</code> using Notepad.
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{{ii}} No matter what resolution you set in the options, Dark Souls will run at 1280x720 (or 720p) and stretch to fit.
 
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File:Dark_Souls_Durante_1.jpg|Unmodded.
 
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{{Fixbox|1=
 
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{{Fixbox/fix|Dark Souls Internal Rendering Resolution Fix By Durante}}
 
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1) Download the [http://blog.metaclassofnil.com/?tag=dsfix Dark Souls internal rendering resolution fix].
 
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2) Disable in-game anti-aliasing.
 
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3) Place <code>d3d9.dll</code> and <code>DSfix.ini</code> into the game directory.
 
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4) Adjust the game resolution in <code>DSfix.ini</code> using Notepad.
 
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'''Known Issues'''
 
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{{--}} Does not work with the in-game AA (but that’s just a blur filter anyway).
 
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{{--}} Bad framerate reported on AMD cards.
 
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This fix is frequently updated by Durante. Consult his blog [http://blog.metaclassofnil.com/] for updates and to download the latest version of the fix.
 
 
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Revision as of 01:51, 25 August 2012

Template:Infobox Key Points

A poor port of the console game with few PC options.[1]
Controller is highly recommended over keyboard and mouse controls.
Recommended to use Durazno's fix to increase rendering resolution.

General Information

Steam Forum.
Steam Forum thread - Dark Souls General FAQ.
Game Manual.

Availability

Template:Availability Table

Video Settings

Template:Video Settings

Widescreen Resolution

No matter what resolution you set in the options, Dark Souls will run at 1280x720 (or 720p) and stretch to fit.

  • Unmodded.

  • Modded at 1920x1080 resolution.

Instructions

3D Support

The game suffers from poor 3D support.
Instructions

Input Settings

Template:Input Settings

Key Remapping

Key remapping is supported.
A number of inconsistent keys by default:
  • 'Q key' responds to on-screen prompt 'A to continue'.
  • 'End key' brings up menu (and 'Escape key' does nothing).
Mouse 4 and 5 cannot be remapped.[2]

Controller

'Hot swap' between keyboard and mouse controls and controller is available.[3]
Use of controller is highly recommended.[4]

Controller Not Working

Controller must be plugged in before the game starts.[5]
Instructions

System Requirements

Template:System Requirements

Issues Fixed

Crash VSFilter.dll

Crash occurs after start screen.[6]
Instructions

Progress Bar Stuck During Installation

Problem may be caused by setup utility getting stuck whilst installing DirectX and Games For Windows Live (GFWL).
Instructions

Minimize With Multiple Monitors

When playing with two screens, the game seems to minimize.
Instructions

Windows 8

Instructions
Instructions


References