Difference between revisions of "Jade Empire: Special Edition"
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
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# Run {{code|{{p|game}}\JadeEmpireConfig.exe}} | # Run {{code|{{p|game}}\JadeEmpireConfig.exe}} | ||
# Go to Video tab and check '''Disable Intro Movies''' | # Go to Video tab and check '''Disable Intro Movies''' | ||
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
# Open {{file|JadeEmpire.ini}}. | # Open {{file|JadeEmpire.ini}}. | ||
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− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename video files|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}|fix= |
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# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\movies\</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\movies\</code> | ||
# Delete or rename the following files: | # Delete or rename the following files: | ||
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
# Open {{file|JadeEmpire.ini}}. | # Open {{file|JadeEmpire.ini}}. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Play in a window|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
# Open <code>JadeEmpire.ini</code>. | # Open <code>JadeEmpire.ini</code>. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]=== | ||
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
# Open <code>JadeEmpire.ini</code>. | # Open <code>JadeEmpire.ini</code>. | ||
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{{++}} Using this fix doesn't introduce any bug or speed-up of the game's action/animations. | {{++}} Using this fix doesn't introduce any bug or speed-up of the game's action/animations. | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Increasing FPS|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
# Open {{file|JadeEmpire.ini}}. | # Open {{file|JadeEmpire.ini}}. | ||
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{{ii}} Using right stick on 360 wireless controller for looking can be fixed. | {{ii}} Using right stick on 360 wireless controller for looking can be fixed. | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit JadeEmpire.ini|ref=<ref>http://steamcommunity.com/app/7110/discussions/0/846940247582317622/#c846940247759532510</ref>|fix= |
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
# Edit <code>JadeEmpire.ini</code>. | # Edit <code>JadeEmpire.ini</code>. | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Cannot Save Game Progress=== | ===Cannot Save Game Progress=== | ||
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If the game is started as a normal user, game progress cannot be saved. To fix this, run the game as Administrator | If the game is started as a normal user, game progress cannot be saved. To fix this, run the game as Administrator | ||
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{{ii}} If the issue persists or the config tool freezes at one point while gathering system information on your first launch, try the following: | {{ii}} If the issue persists or the config tool freezes at one point while gathering system information on your first launch, try the following: | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description="Can't find Steam" error|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= |
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# Locate the {{file|JadeEmpireConfig.exe}} file in the {{P|game}}. | # Locate the {{file|JadeEmpireConfig.exe}} file in the {{P|game}}. | ||
# Set Windows Vista SP2 [[Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]]. | # Set Windows Vista SP2 [[Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]]. | ||
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# Using Notepad, create a blank text file and name it {{file|SystemInformation.xml}}. | # Using Notepad, create a blank text file and name it {{file|SystemInformation.xml}}. | ||
# Save it to the <code>{{P|game}}data</code> | # Save it to the <code>{{P|game}}data</code> | ||
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{{ii}} When your PC has been up for a while (at least a week) or you use W8/10 (Fast Boot), the game will continually stutter regardless of the framerate, hardware capability, or OS. The game sets its pacing by using the Windows API QueryPerformanceCounter that returns a monotonically increasing total count of CPU cycles since boot. When it gets past 2^40, the game becomes unplayable. At that point, the only option is to reboot the computer. | {{ii}} When your PC has been up for a while (at least a week) or you use W8/10 (Fast Boot), the game will continually stutter regardless of the framerate, hardware capability, or OS. The game sets its pacing by using the Windows API QueryPerformanceCounter that returns a monotonically increasing total count of CPU cycles since boot. When it gets past 2^40, the game becomes unplayable. At that point, the only option is to reboot the computer. | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Override QueryPerformanceCounter|ref={{cn|date=January 2017}}|fix= |
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# Go to [https://bitbucket.org/fk/jade-empire-stutter-fix/downloads Jade Empire Stutter Fix] and select the latest zip file to download. | # Go to [https://bitbucket.org/fk/jade-empire-stutter-fix/downloads Jade Empire Stutter Fix] and select the latest zip file to download. | ||
# Download the archive, extract it, and put the d3d9.dll file in the same folder as the Jade Empire executable. | # Download the archive, extract it, and put the d3d9.dll file in the same folder as the Jade Empire executable. | ||
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The game will refuse to run when installed on a drive which is managed by a Storage Space on Windows 8 and later. | The game will refuse to run when installed on a drive which is managed by a Storage Space on Windows 8 and later. | ||
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==Other information== | ==Other information== |
Revision as of 23:06, 22 November 2017
Template:Infobox game/row/winporterTemplate:Infobox game/row/osxporter
Developers | |
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BioWare | |
Publishers | |
2K Games | |
OS X | TransGaming Inc. |
Electronic Arts | |
Engines | |
Odyssey | |
Release dates | |
Windows | February 26, 2007 |
macOS (OS X) | August 18, 2008 |
Key points
- PC version features improved graphics and extra content not present in the original Xbox release.
- Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS, though it can be fixed (see High frame rate).
General information
Availability
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Use Configuration Utility[citation needed] |
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Alternatively, close the Utility first and click Yes when prompted to save |
Change JadeEmpire.ini[citation needed] |
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Delete/rename video files[citation needed] |
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BWlogo.bik GrayMatr.bik publisher.bik |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
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System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/7110/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
Template:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/7110/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Origin | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
- An external Configuration Utility can be accessed with
<path-to-game>\JadeEmpireConfig.exe
Widescreen resolution
Set resolution[citation needed] |
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Windowed
Play in a window[citation needed] |
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Anti-aliasing (AA)
Enable anti-aliasing[citation needed] |
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High frame rate
- Using this fix doesn't introduce any bug or speed-up of the game's action/animations.
Increasing FPS[citation needed] |
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Input settings
Wireless controller right analogue stick
- Using right stick on 360 wireless controller for looking can be fixed.
Edit JadeEmpire.ini[1] |
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Original Xbox Controller Config
Movement L/R=Left StickX Movement U/D=Left StickY Look L/R=Right StickX Look U/D=Right StickY Menu=Button 8 Combat Pause=Button 7 Fight Style 1=Hat 1 Fight Style 2=Hat 1 Fight Style 3=Hat 1 Fight Style 4=Hat 1 Attack=Button 1 Block=Button 2 Strong Attack=Button 3 Focus=Button 4 Chi Strike=Button 6 Chi Heal=Button 5 Target Left=Left StickZ Target Right=Right StickZ No Target=- Free Look=Button 10
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Traditional Chinese | Origin and retail versions only | |||
Czech | Not available on Steam | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Not available on Steam | |||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Not available on Steam | |||
Russian | Not available on Steam | |||
Spanish |
Issues fixed
Cannot Save Game Progress
Cannot Save Game Progress[citation needed] |
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If the game is started as a normal user, game progress cannot be saved. To fix this, run the game as Administrator
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Config Utility Issues
- If the issue persists or the config tool freezes at one point while gathering system information on your first launch, try the following:
"Can't find Steam" error[citation needed] |
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Config tool crashes[citation needed] |
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Stuttering Graphics
- When your PC has been up for a while (at least a week) or you use W8/10 (Fast Boot), the game will continually stutter regardless of the framerate, hardware capability, or OS. The game sets its pacing by using the Windows API QueryPerformanceCounter that returns a monotonically increasing total count of CPU cycles since boot. When it gets past 2^40, the game becomes unplayable. At that point, the only option is to reboot the computer.
Override QueryPerformanceCounter[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Crash when installed in a Storage Space
The game will refuse to run when installed on a drive which is managed by a Storage Space on Windows 8 and later.
Installing the Game on a drive that is not a Storage Space will fix this issue[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 | |
Shader Model support | 2.0 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Cutscenes | Bink Video | 1.8 |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium IV 1.8 GHz AMD Athlon XP 1800+ |
Intel Pentium IV 3.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 6200 ATI Radeon 9500 DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 2.0 support |
Nvidia GeForce 6800 series ATI Radeon X600 |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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 (7110) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.