Difference between revisions of "Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition"
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== Availability == | == Availability == | ||
{{Availability Table| | {{Availability Table| | ||
| − | {{Availability Table/row| Retail | {{ID|Steam}} | Completely optional [[Steam]] unlock.<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2901670</ref> Uses [[ | + | {{Availability Table/row| Retail | {{ID|Steam}} | Completely optional [[Steam]] unlock.<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2901670</ref> Uses [[GFwL]]. }} |
| − | {{Availability Table/row| [http://store.steampowered.com/app/211420 Steam] | {{ID|Steam}} | Uses [[ | + | {{Availability Table/row| [http://store.steampowered.com/app/211420 Steam] | {{ID|Steam}} | Uses [[GFwL]]. }} |
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ii}} A [[Games For Windows Live ( | + | {{ii}} A [[Games For Windows Live]] (GFwL) account is required to play the game. |
==Improvements== | ==Improvements== | ||
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2) Disable in-game anti-aliasing. | 2) Disable in-game anti-aliasing. | ||
| − | 3) Place the folder <code>dsfix</code> and the files <code>DSfix.ini</code>, <code>DSfixKeys.ini</code> and <code>DINPUT8.dll</code> into the game directory - normally <code>C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\common\Dark Souls Prepare to Die Edition\DATA\</code> | + | 3) Place the folder <code>dsfix</code> and the files <code>DSfix.ini</code>, <code>DSfixKeys.ini</code> and <code>DINPUT8.dll</code> into the game directory - normally <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Dark Souls Prepare to Die Edition\DATA\</code> |
4) Adjust the game resolution in <code>DSfix.ini</code> using Notepad (for example, renderWidth 1366 renderHeight 768). | 4) Adjust the game resolution in <code>DSfix.ini</code> using Notepad (for example, renderWidth 1366 renderHeight 768). | ||
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=== Save game location === | === Save game location === | ||
{{Game Location Table| | {{Game Location Table| | ||
| − | {{Game Location Table/row| | + | {{Game Location Table/row|All versions|%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\NBGI\DarkSouls\}} |
| − | NBGI\DarkSouls\ | ||
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}} | }} | ||
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=== [[Save game cloud syncing]] === | === [[Save game cloud syncing]] === | ||
{{Save Game Cloud Syncing| | {{Save Game Cloud Syncing| | ||
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<pre>[General] | <pre>[General] | ||
| − | ProxyLib=C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\common\Dark Souls Prepare to Die Edition\DATA\res.dll | + | ProxyLib=C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Dark Souls Prepare to Die Edition\DATA\res.dll |
UseEndScene = false</pre> | UseEndScene = false</pre> | ||
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1) Download [[X360ce]]. | 1) Download [[X360ce]]. | ||
| − | 2) Put <code>xBox360ce.exe</code> into the Dark Souls directory (usually C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\common\Dark Souls\DATA\ | + | 2) Put <code>xBox360ce.exe</code> into the Dark Souls directory (usually C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Dark Souls\DATA\ |
3) Start <code>xBox360ce.exe</code> and confirm creation of all dlls. | 3) Start <code>xBox360ce.exe</code> and confirm creation of all dlls. | ||
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== Network settings == | == Network settings == | ||
| − | {{ii}} Signing into [[Games For Windows Live | + | {{ii}} Signing into [[Games For Windows Live]] is mandatory for the first time, and a connection needs to be maintained for multiplayer. |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|UPnP forwarding}} | {{Fixbox/fix|UPnP forwarding}} | ||
{{ii}}With UPnP enabled on your router, ports will automatically be forwarded. | {{ii}}With UPnP enabled on your router, ports will automatically be forwarded. | ||
| − | + | # In the GFwL console under Network Settings it must say "UPnP is available, in use". | |
| − | + | # If not, refer to this guide on [http://forums.steamgames.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2902926 how to enable and fix UPnP issues]. | |
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=== Progress bar stuck during installation === | === Progress bar stuck during installation === | ||
| − | {{ii}} Problem may be caused by setup utility getting stuck whilst installing [[DirectX]] and [[Games For Windows Live | + | {{ii}} Problem may be caused by setup utility getting stuck whilst installing [[DirectX]] and [[Games For Windows Live]]. |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|End Install Processes}} | {{Fixbox/fix|End Install Processes}} | ||
| − | 1) Make sure [[DirectX]] and [[Games For Windows Live | + | 1) Make sure [[DirectX]] and [[Games For Windows Live]] are individually updated. |
2) Win+R <code>taskmgr</code> and open the 'Processes' tab. | 2) Win+R <code>taskmgr</code> and open the 'Processes' tab. | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Reinstall gfwlivesetup.exe}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Reinstall gfwlivesetup.exe}} | ||
{{ii}} Reported fix for Windows 8.<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=32498251&postcount=19</ref> | {{ii}} Reported fix for Windows 8.<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=32498251&postcount=19</ref> | ||
| − | + | # Uninstall Microsoft Games for Windows – LIVE Redistributable. | |
| − | + | # Uninstall Microsoft Games for Windows Marketplace. | |
| − | + | # Download this version of gfwlivesetup - sdrv.ms/O2WvBt. | |
| − | + | # Uncheck compatibility mode. | |
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}} | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Steam compatibility with Games for Windows Live }} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Steam compatibility with Games for Windows Live}} |
| − | + | # Uninstall Games for Windows Live. | |
| − | + | # Install free version of Microsoft Flight through Steam (it is silly as it sounds, but MS Flight will solve gfwl compatibility). | |
| − | + | # Launch Dark Souls. | |
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}} | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Steam Compatibility settings fix}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Steam Compatibility settings fix}} | ||
| − | + | # Go to steamapps\Common\Dark Souls\DATA. | |
| − | + | # right click DATA.exe and go to properties. | |
| − | + | # Go to compatibility tab and uncheck "Run as Administrator". | |
| − | + | # Click Apply. | |
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== System requirements == | == System requirements == | ||
Revision as of 12:02, 27 December 2012
Template:Infobox Key points
- A poor port of the console versions of the game with few PC options.[1]
- Use DSfix by Durante to increase rendering resolution.
- Using a Controller is highly recommended over keyboard and mouse controls.
- If using keyboard and mouse controls, apply the DSMfix to improve mouse control issues.
General information
Availability
- A Games For Windows Live (GFwL) account is required to play the game.
Improvements
Game window renders in small box unless in-game anti-aliasing is turned off while using DSfix.
DSfix by Durante
- No matter what resolution you set in the options, Dark Souls will render an anamorphic 1024x720 picture and stretch it to fit the user's chosen resolution.
- A few interactive examples of the game running with and without the DSfix:
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Skip intro movies
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Borderless fullscreen windowed
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Game data
Save game location
Save game cloud syncing
Template:Save Game Cloud Syncing
Video settings
3D support
- The game suffers from poor 3D support.
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Input settings
Control scheme tips from Tru3Magic.
Keyboard
- Unintuitive default keyboard scheme, for example, 'End' brings up menu (and 'Escape' does nothing).
Mouse
- Mouse controls feel very jittery, with very unintuitive results when the camera collides with a wall or the floor.
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Remapping
- Mouse 4 and 5 cannot be remapped.[2]
Controller
- 'Hot swap' between keyboard and mouse controls and controller is available.[3]
- Controller must be plugged in before the game starts.[4]
- Use of controller is highly recommended.[5]
Controller not working
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Controller with wrong mapping
- Non-Xbox 360 controllers most likely have incorrect button mapping.
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Network settings
- Signing into Games For Windows Live is mandatory for the first time, and a connection needs to be maintained for multiplayer.
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Issues fixed
General low performance
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Low performance ATI/AMD
- Appears that ATI/AMD graphics cards are underutilised.
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Low performance Nvidia Optimus
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Crash VSFilter.dll
- Crash occurs after start screen.[6]
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Progress bar stuck during installation
- Problem may be caused by setup utility getting stuck whilst installing DirectX and Games For Windows Live.
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Minimize with multiple monitors
- When playing with two screens, the game seems to minimize.
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Sounds (ambient) broken by default
- Various sounds like ambient sounds do not work because the game is set to 5.1 surround and sounds are lost if your PC is set to stereo.
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Windows 8
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System requirements
References
- ↑ http://uk.pc.gamespy.com/pc/dark-souls/1225854p1.html
- ↑ http://uk.pc.gamespy.com/pc/dark-souls/1225854p1.html
- ↑ http://uk.pc.gamespy.com/pc/dark-souls/1225854p1.html
- ↑ http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?p=32501436
- ↑ http://uk.pc.gamespy.com/pc/dark-souls/1225854p1.html
- ↑ http://forums.steamgames.com/forums/showthread.php?p=32497408