Difference between revisions of "Darkspore"
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{{--}} No longer playable due to the servers being shut down on March 1, 2016.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.ea.com/service-updates/2016|title=EA - Online Service Updates|date=July 4, 2016}}</ref> | {{--}} No longer playable due to the servers being shut down on March 1, 2016.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.ea.com/service-updates/2016|title=EA - Online Service Updates|date=July 4, 2016}}</ref> | ||
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# Make sure your computer is running at your non-standard resolution (e.g. multi-monitor setup). | # Make sure your computer is running at your non-standard resolution (e.g. multi-monitor setup). | ||
− | # | + | # Go to <code>{{p|appdata}}</code> |
+ | # Delete the <code>DarksporeData</code> folder. | ||
# Start Darkspore (it will launch in its default resolution). | # Start Darkspore (it will launch in its default resolution). | ||
# From the in-game options set the Screen Size (resolution) to one of the resolutions available. | # From the in-game options set the Screen Size (resolution) to one of the resolutions available. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Set all Darkspore graphics settings to "Application Controlled"|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Set all Darkspore graphics settings to "Application Controlled"|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
* For AMD graphics cards, open Catalyst Control Centre and go to the Gaming tab. Either change all the System Settings to "Use Application Settings" where available, or create individual application settings for <code>{{p|game}}\Darkspore\DarksporeBin\Darkspore.exe</code>. | * For AMD graphics cards, open Catalyst Control Centre and go to the Gaming tab. Either change all the System Settings to "Use Application Settings" where available, or create individual application settings for <code>{{p|game}}\Darkspore\DarksporeBin\Darkspore.exe</code>. | ||
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− | # | + | # Go to <code>{{p|appdata}}</code> |
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# Launch and log into Darkspore. | # Launch and log into Darkspore. | ||
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|minCPU2 = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz | |minCPU2 = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz | ||
|minRAM = 2 GB | |minRAM = 2 GB |
Revision as of 10:25, 4 March 2018
Developers | |
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Maxis | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Release dates | |
Windows | April 26, 2011 |
Warnings
- This game requires a constant internet connection for all game modes.
Spore | |
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Spore | 2008 |
Darkspore | 2011 |
Key points
- No longer playable due to the servers being shut down on March 1, 2016.[1]
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail |
- No longer sold digitally as of August 23, 2013.
Version differences
Limited Edition
- Retail editions of the game. Contains special pre-order items along with unique in-game content.
Digital Deluxe Edition
- Digital edition of the game distributed by EA. Contains the same unique items as the limited edition along with a unique special hero called Meditron.
Essential improvements
Installing mods
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/99890/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
- All save game data was stored online on Maxis/EA's servers.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Origin | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
- Brightness can only be set while in fullscreen.
Widescreen resolution
Command line argument[citation needed] |
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Set via in-game options[citation needed] |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
- A re-install is required to change localization.
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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LAN play | |||
Online play |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Issues unresolved
Error 73003
Effect
- Affected users will find that they can start up Darkspore, but attempting to log into their account will fail, displaying error code 73003.[2]
Brief history
- Error 73003 was a long-standing, login issue with Darkspore that affects only specific users and has resisted multiple fix attempts by Maxis.
- The exact cause is unknown, though the Error Code's description as provided by Maxis to the Official Darkspore Forums' Community Moderators is "Unable to login to sporenet".
- The error has been fixed for some users in the past following server updates, but at the same time, others users have found themselves become affected by it.
Attempting to determine the cause
All testing by the community so far leads to the issue being account side on EA/Maxis' end.
In each of the following cases, an account unaffected by Error 73003 was tested and was able to log in.
Known to have no effect:
- Uninstalling Darkspore, removing all user data and then reinstalling it.
- Attempting to log in on a different computer on the same network.
- Attempting to log in on a different computer on a different internet connection.
Possible workaround for players yet to purchase Darkspore
Assuming that Error 73003 can affect players attempting to play the demo, players should download the Demo before purchasing Darkspore and should check that they can play the demo on their account. If they cannot, they should create a new Origin account and attempt to log into Darkspore with that account when playing Darkspore. This process should be repeated until an account is not affected by Error 73003. The player should then purchase Darkspore for this account.
Contacting EA if you are affected
A number of players have talked about how they have contacted an EA Game Advisor complaining about being affected by this error. A lot claim to have received money off of other games and in some cases, full games of similar value when trying to obtain a refund for their purchase. These claims cannot be confirmed however.
Issues fixed
Darkspore not available for play. Try again during a scheduled play test
Check computer clock and wait[citation needed] |
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Download the newest patcher/launcher[citation needed] |
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Patcher error [102]
- This occurs when Darkspore is installed into a folder that your user account cannot modify.
Run as administrator[citation needed] |
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Reinstall to a folder with lower privileges[citation needed] |
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Login error [4001000]
- This occurs when there is something invalid with your account details, likely an invalid date of birth.
Contact an EA game advisor[citation needed] |
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Most graphical glitches/bugs
- A lot of forced graphics settings do not play nice with Darkspore and can mess with Darkspore's graphics.
Known graphical glitches include:
- Green outlines around everything.
- Massively distorted 3D models.
- Missing text/icons.
- Very brightly glowing heroes.
Update your graphics drivers[citation needed] |
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Set all Darkspore graphics settings to "Application Controlled"[citation needed] |
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- Originally, logging into Darkspore with an account that does not have a Darkspore retail key registered to it, would open an in-game web browser displaying a page where you could activate your retail key or cancel. This page is no longer available.
If attempting to play the demo[citation needed] |
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If attempting to log into an account that does not have a retail key registered to it yet[citation needed] |
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Unable to save hero
- The server performs validity checks when saving your heroes and will refuse to save them if it finds a problem not picked up by the client.
Clear out excess items (Error code 500)[citation needed] |
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Reset your hero (Other error codes)[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP3 | Vista SP2, 7 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 10 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 3.0 support |
- A persistent internet connection is required at all times.[3]
Notes
- ↑ 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 (99890) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ EA - Online Service Updates - last accessed on July 4, 2016
- ↑ EA Answer HQ - Thread in Darkspore section
- ↑ EA Help - Darkspore Minimum Requirements