Difference between revisions of "FTL: Faster Than Light"
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{{mm}} [http://www.reddit.com/r/ftlgame r/ftlgame] - subreddit. | {{mm}} [http://www.reddit.com/r/ftlgame r/ftlgame] - subreddit. | ||
| − | =Windows= | + | = Windows = |
| − | ==Availability== | + | == Availability == |
{{Availability Table| | {{Availability Table| | ||
{{Availability Table/row| [http://www.ftlgame.com Developer Website] | {{ID|DRM-free}} | DRM-free version + Steam key. }} | {{Availability Table/row| [http://www.ftlgame.com Developer Website] | {{ID|DRM-free}} | DRM-free version + Steam key. }} | ||
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| − | ==Game Data== | + | == Game Data == |
| − | ===Save Game Location=== | + | === Save Game Location === |
{{Game Location Table| | {{Game Location Table| | ||
{{Game Location Table/row|Windows|C:\Users\%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\My Games\FasterThanLight\prof.sav<ref>http://www.ftlgame.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=721</ref>}} | {{Game Location Table/row|Windows|C:\Users\%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\My Games\FasterThanLight\prof.sav<ref>http://www.ftlgame.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=721</ref>}} | ||
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{{ii}} If one dies or wins the game, the file is automatically deleted as is standard in [[Wikipedia:Roguelike|roguelike]] games. | {{ii}} If one dies or wins the game, the file is automatically deleted as is standard in [[Wikipedia:Roguelike|roguelike]] games. | ||
| − | ===Quicksave Cheating=== | + | === Quicksave Cheating === |
{{++}} It is possible to 'quick save' by saving and quitting, and then making manual backup copies of the <code>continue.sav</code> file, and restoring them when one dies. | {{++}} It is possible to 'quick save' by saving and quitting, and then making manual backup copies of the <code>continue.sav</code> file, and restoring them when one dies. | ||
{{--}} This would be considered cheating by some players and may spoil enjoyment of the game. It goes against the intentions of the developer's desire for the player to experience permanent death, a standard feature of many [[Wikipedia:Roguelike|roguelike]] games. | {{--}} This would be considered cheating by some players and may spoil enjoyment of the game. It goes against the intentions of the developer's desire for the player to experience permanent death, a standard feature of many [[Wikipedia:Roguelike|roguelike]] games. | ||
| − | ===[[Cloud Syncing]]=== | + | === [[Cloud Syncing]] === |
{{Save Game Cloud Syncing| | {{Save Game Cloud Syncing| | ||
{{Save Game Cloud Syncing/row| [[GameSave Manager]] | true | Natively supported.<ref>http://www.gamesave-manager.com/?s=support&c=supported_games</ref>}} | {{Save Game Cloud Syncing/row| [[GameSave Manager]] | true | Natively supported.<ref>http://www.gamesave-manager.com/?s=support&c=supported_games</ref>}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video Settings== | + | == Video Settings == |
{{Video Settings | {{Video Settings | ||
|widescreen_resolution =true | |widescreen_resolution =true | ||
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|vsync_notes = | |vsync_notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ===[[Borderless Fullscreen Windowed]]=== | + | === [[Borderless Fullscreen Windowed]] === |
| − | [[ | + | [[Image:FTL_borderless_fullscreen.png|300px|right|thumb|Video settings: black bar running on the side whilst using [[Borderless Windowed]].]] |
{{ii}} Working using [[Borderless Windowed]] application. However, a black bar renders on the right hand side. | {{ii}} Working using [[Borderless Windowed]] application. However, a black bar renders on the right hand side. | ||
| − | ==System Requirements== | + | == System Requirements == |
{{System Requirements | {{System Requirements | ||
|OSfamily_ = Windows | |OSfamily_ = Windows | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | =Mac= | + | = Mac = |
| − | ==Game Data== | + | == Game Data == |
| − | ===Save Game Location=== | + | === Save Game Location === |
{{Game Location Table| | {{Game Location Table| | ||
{{Game Location Table/row|Windows|~\Library\Application Support\FasterThanLight\prof.sav<ref>http://www.ftlgame.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=721</ref>}} | {{Game Location Table/row|Windows|~\Library\Application Support\FasterThanLight\prof.sav<ref>http://www.ftlgame.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=721</ref>}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==System Requirements== | + | == System Requirements == |
{{System Requirements | {{System Requirements | ||
|OSfamily_ = Mac | |OSfamily_ = Mac | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | =Linux= | + | = Linux = |
| − | ==System Requirements== | + | == System Requirements == |
{{System Requirements | {{System Requirements | ||
|OSfamily_ = Linux | |OSfamily_ = Linux | ||
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{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
| − | [[Category:Game]] [[Category:Windows]] [[Category:Mac]] [[Category:Linux]] | + | |
| + | [[Category:Game]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Windows]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Mac]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Linux]] | ||
Revision as of 17:35, 12 September 2012
Key Points
- Purchase from the developer's website for a DRM-free and Steam key version.
- Save games are cross-platform on Windows, Mac and Linux..[1]
General Information
- Official Forum - most active community.
- r/ftlgame - subreddit.
Windows
Availability
Game Data
Save Game Location
The file prof.sav contains unlocked ships and game preferences.
The file continue.sav is generated when pressing 'Save & Quit'.
- No save file is generated if pressing only 'Quit'.
- If one dies or wins the game, the file is automatically deleted as is standard in roguelike games.
Quicksave Cheating
- It is possible to 'quick save' by saving and quitting, and then making manual backup copies of the
continue.savfile, and restoring them when one dies. - This would be considered cheating by some players and may spoil enjoyment of the game. It goes against the intentions of the developer's desire for the player to experience permanent death, a standard feature of many roguelike games.
Cloud Syncing
Template:Save Game Cloud Syncing
Video Settings
Borderless Fullscreen Windowed
File:FTL borderless fullscreen.png
Video settings: black bar running on the side whilst using Borderless Windowed.
- Working using Borderless Windowed application. However, a black bar renders on the right hand side.
System Requirements
Mac
Game Data
Save Game Location
System Requirements
Linux
System Requirements