Difference between revisions of "Mass Effect"
(Documented even more SecuROM, and starforce. Added even more DLC workarounds. I'm still not sure how I should/could underline that EA screwed up the steam version.) |
(I think this is the crowning of a decade of work (also, I just realized after 5 years my no-admin quick script is screwed with Origin). With the addition of the independent localizations fixes (if half-arsed) I solemnly declare this page feature-complete.) |
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===[[Controller|Simultaneous Mouse and joystick support for Steam Controller users]]=== | ===[[Controller|Simultaneous Mouse and joystick support for Steam Controller users]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Enable joystick move to be used with mouse|ref=<ref>[https:// | + | {{Fixbox|description=Enable joystick move to be used with mouse|ref=<ref>[https://old.reddit.com/r/SteamController/comments/egwfe6/how_to_use_mouse_joystick_move_for_mass_effect_13/ How to use Mouse & Joystick move for Mass Effect 1-3 : SteamController - Reddit]</ref>|fix= |
# Navigate to <code>%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Bioware\Mass Effect\Config\</code> | # Navigate to <code>%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Bioware\Mass Effect\Config\</code> | ||
# Open <code>BIOEngine.ini</code> and under <tt>[WinDrv.WindowsClient]</tt> add the line: | # Open <code>BIOEngine.ini</code> and under <tt>[WinDrv.WindowsClient]</tt> add the line: | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = <code>INT</code> |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = Retail only. Patch for this release [http://pc.hrej.cz/hry/rpg/mass-effect-pc/download/ here]. Doesn't contain translation for Pinnacle Station. Unofficial patch which brings localization to digital release [https://prekladyher.eu/preklady/mass-effect-1.329/ here]. | + | |notes = <code>CS</code>. Retail only. Patch for this release [http://pc.hrej.cz/hry/rpg/mass-effect-pc/download/ here]. Doesn't contain translation for Pinnacle Station. Unofficial patch which brings localization to digital release [https://prekladyher.eu/preklady/mass-effect-1.329/ here]. |
|ref = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110226120056/http://www.cdprojekt.cz/wszystko_o_grze.asp?gid=530&action=ShowGame|title=CDProjekt.cz - Mass Effect|date=2016-8-24}}</ref><ref>http://cestinybeta.rpgcitadela.cz/portfolio/mass-effect-1/</ref><ref>https://prekladyher.eu/preklady/mass-effect-1.329/</ref> | |ref = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110226120056/http://www.cdprojekt.cz/wszystko_o_grze.asp?gid=530&action=ShowGame|title=CDProjekt.cz - Mass Effect|date=2016-8-24}}</ref><ref>http://cestinybeta.rpgcitadela.cz/portfolio/mass-effect-1/</ref><ref>https://prekladyher.eu/preklady/mass-effect-1.329/</ref> | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = <code>FR</code> |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = <code>DE</code> |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = Retail only, Pinnacle Station not included. [https://mega.nz/file/NfpUhb4T#ro_qdNCY-Ke4mTr2fsGeS7U0kkmeaFyO4a7PAAEM6_A Download.] | + | |notes = <code>HU</code>. Retail only, Pinnacle Station not included. [https://mega.nz/file/NfpUhb4T#ro_qdNCY-Ke4mTr2fsGeS7U0kkmeaFyO4a7PAAEM6_A Download.] |
|ref = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090131134848/http://cdprojekt.hu/gra.asp?gid=71|title=CD Projekt|date=2016-8-24}}</ref> | |ref = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090131134848/http://cdprojekt.hu/gra.asp?gid=71|title=CD Projekt|date=2016-8-24}}</ref> | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = <code>IT</code> |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = Retail only | + | |notes = <code>PL</code>. Retail only |
|ref = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110916032627/http://www.cdprojekt.pl/game/1990/Mass_Effect|title=CD Projekt: Gra - Mass Effect|date=2016-8-24}}</ref> | |ref = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110916032627/http://www.cdprojekt.pl/game/1990/Mass_Effect|title=CD Projekt: Gra - Mass Effect|date=2016-8-24}}</ref> | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = Retail only. Digital version [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=272686682 here] | + | |notes = <code>RA</code> (dubbed ''Gold Edition''), <code>RU</code> (original subtitles-only release). Retail only. Digital version [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=272686682 here] |
+ | |ref = <ref>[http://www.snowforum.ru/forums/?board=me&action=list&thread=158775 Mass Effect - Ролевые игры - SnowForum]</ref> | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = <code>ES</code> |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}} If needed, force a specific audio device by inserting its name (as reported by <small>'''ALC_ENUMERATION_EXT'''</small> in [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/625-openal-tools/ EnumerateWin32]) | {{ii}} If needed, force a specific audio device by inserting its name (as reported by <small>'''ALC_ENUMERATION_EXT'''</small> in [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/625-openal-tools/ EnumerateWin32]) | ||
{{ii}} Changing any of the audio settings in-game will reset the last steps, which will have to be redone | {{ii}} Changing any of the audio settings in-game will reset the last steps, which will have to be redone | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Independent UI and dubbing/captioning=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} English should be always present, and benefits of a slightly more privileged position{{note|note=As also evidenced by its files having no suffix, and their lack of a separate ''Localised'' path}}. For simplicity the following fixes just assume 2-way mixes with it. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Combining 3 languages (or 2 non-English ones) shouldn't be ''particularly'' harder, but when downloading more Steam/Origin will try to delete old additions. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Separate the UI from the remainder|ref=<ref>[https://www.playground.ru/mass_effect/cheat/mass_effect_sovet_anglijskaya_ozvuchka_russkie_subtitry_zolotoe_izdanie-791835 Mass Effect: Совет (английская озвучка + русские субтитры) [Золотое издание<nowiki>]</nowiki>]</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Install the game in the desired localized language. | ||
+ | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
+ | # Open <code>BIOEngine.ini</code>. | ||
+ | # In section section <tt>[Engine.Engine]</tt>, set <code>Language=XXX</code>. | ||
+ | # Browse back one directory and go to <code>Published\CookedPC\Packages\Dialog</code> (create the missing folders) | ||
+ | # Open a [[Microsoft Windows#Command Prompt|command prompt]] and run the following command (replace {{p|game}}, XXX and YYY where appropriate): | ||
+ | :*<small><code>mklink GlobalTlk_XXX.upk "{{p|game}}\BioGame\CookedPC\Packages\Localised\YYY\Dialog\GlobalTlk_YYY.upk"</code></small> | ||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} XXX is the language code for the UI, and generically other non-dialog strings.<ref>[https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/me3explorer/tutorial-using-me1-tlk-editor-t2304.html [Tutorial<nowiki>]</nowiki> Using ME1 TLK Editor - ME3 Explorer Toolset Forums]</ref> | ||
+ | {{ii}} YYY is the language code for "everything but the UI" (or just the dubbing if also coupled with the other fix). | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Separate dubbing from captioning|ref=<ref>[https://old.reddit.com/r/masseffect/comments/bepvq4/mass_effect_1_dlc_english_audio_subtitles_in/el7rvlf/ War-of-Annihilation comments on Mass Effect 1 + DLC [English audio + subtitles in another language<nowiki>]</nowiki> : masseffect - Reddit]</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Install the game in the desired localized language. | ||
+ | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\BioGame\CookedPC\</code> | ||
+ | # Open/replace/tinker/trim loading priorities inside <code>FileIndex.txt</code> | ||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{--}} Only English FileIndex.txt is [https://forum.worldofplayers.de/forum/threads/1317942-Umstellen-auf-Englische-Sprache-und-Deutschen-Text#post22159856 ready-made] (make sure the ''Localised'' <tt>GlobalTlk</tt> entry points to one installed) | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Game always asks for admin permissions (Windows 8.1 +)=== | ===Game always asks for admin permissions (Windows 8.1 +)=== | ||
{{ii}} This is also responsible for Steam Controller and Steam overlay not working. | {{ii}} This is also responsible for Steam Controller and Steam overlay not working. | ||
− | |||
{{Fixbox|description=Workaround broken Application Compatibility Engine and shim|ref=<ref>[https://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/windowsdesktop/en-US/165d2f5d-a856-4679-a263-771029c68746/default-runashighest-fixes-cant-be-disabled Default RunAsHighest fixes can't be disabled - Msdn forums]</ref><ref>[https://github.com/mirh/CompatibilityBug/issues/1 RunAsHighest: Compatibility Fix vs Compatibility Mode · Issue #1 · mirh/CompatibilityBug]</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Workaround broken Application Compatibility Engine and shim|ref=<ref>[https://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/windowsdesktop/en-US/165d2f5d-a856-4679-a263-771029c68746/default-runashighest-fixes-cant-be-disabled Default RunAsHighest fixes can't be disabled - Msdn forums]</ref><ref>[https://github.com/mirh/CompatibilityBug/issues/1 RunAsHighest: Compatibility Fix vs Compatibility Mode · Issue #1 · mirh/CompatibilityBug]</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # Open | + | # Open the <code>{{p|game}}\Binaries\MassEffect.exe</code> properties |
− | # | + | # Make sure there are '''no''' [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility/administrator modes]] set (also remember the "settings for all the users" button) |
− | + | # Open [[regedit]] | |
− | + | # Navigate to <code>{{p|hkcu}}\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\AppCompatFlags\Layers</code> | |
+ | # Create a new string value named <code>{{p|game}}\Binaries\MassEffect.exe</code> | ||
+ | # Set its content to <code>RUNASINVOKER</code> | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
{{ii}} Make sure there are no [[Windows Compatibility Mode|Compatibility modes]] enabled for <code>{{p|game}}\Binaries\MassEffect.exe</code>. | {{ii}} Make sure there are no [[Windows Compatibility Mode|Compatibility modes]] enabled for <code>{{p|game}}\Binaries\MassEffect.exe</code>. | ||
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===Error "Selected Save Game could not be loaded. DLC missing", but it is detected=== | ===Error "Selected Save Game could not be loaded. DLC missing", but it is detected=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Make sure you are playing with the same game language the save game was originally created in|ref=<ref>[https:// | + | {{Fixbox|description=Make sure you are playing with the same game language the save game was originally created in|ref=<ref>[https://old.reddit.com/r/masseffect/comments/dxl60t/error_could_not_load_game_pinnacle_station_and/ ERROR; Could not load game: Pinnacle Station and Bring Down the Sky DLCs missing : masseffect - Reddit]</ref>}} |
{{Fixbox|description=Disable checks for DLC dependencies|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Disable checks for DLC dependencies|fix= | ||
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. |
Revision as of 01:51, 22 February 2021
Developers | |
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BioWare | |
Windows | Demiurge Studios[1] |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Eastern Europe | CD Projekt |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 3 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | May 28, 2008 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 89 |
IGDB | 89 |
Taxonomy | |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | ARPG, Shooter |
Vehicles | Automobile, Off-roading |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Sci-fi, Space |
Series | Mass Effect |
Mass Effect | |
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Mass Effect | 2008 |
Mass Effect 2 | 2010 |
Mass Effect 3 | 2012 |
Mass Effect: Andromeda | 2017 |
Mass Effect Legendary Edition | 2021 |
This page is for the original release. For the remastered trilogy version, see Mass Effect Legendary Edition.
Key points
- Use Mass Effect Mouse Fix to remove the game's mouse acceleration.
- Requires installation of PhysX legacy driver to start reliably
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Originally SecuROM 7.37.0007 and SecuROM PA DRM[2] with a three machine limit.[3]. Patch 1.02 updates to SecuROM 7.40.0006 and SecuROM PA DRM and raise limit to five.[4] A De-Authorization Tool is available. Online activation can be optionally replaced with disk check. | |||
Retail | SafeDisc v4 DRM[Note 1]. Only in Hungary and Czech Republic. The provided keys are invalid to Origin, you need to contact Origin Support to verify them. | |||
Retail | StarForce 5.50.011.005 DRM.[7] Only in Russia. | |||
Amazon.co.uk | ||||
Also available in the Mass Effect Trilogy. | ||||
Humble Store | Mass Effect Trilogy. | |||
Origin | Included with EA Play. | |||
Steam | Included with EA Play (Steam). Some keys provided by Steam can be activated on Origin, while others may have trouble activating. Contact Origin Support for help with non-working keys. |
DLC and expansion packs
- Origin version includes all DLC (existing Origin owners can install the latest update to get the DLC).
- Separate installers have been made free and are available for other game releases
Name | Notes | |
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Bring Down the Sky | ||
Pinnacle Station |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Skip intro videos[8] |
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Use Quick Startup mod |
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Patches
- The latest patch is update 1.02 which fixes various issues. The Steam and Origin versions are already patched.
ME1 Recalibrated
- Fixes bugs not resolved by the official patches
- Text-wording adjustments are only available with the English localization
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Bioware\Mass Effect\Config\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/17460/pfx/[Note 2] |
- Origin DRM stores activation in
%PROGRAMDATA%\Electronic Arts\EA Services\License\1003344.dlf
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Bioware\Mass Effect\Save\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/17460/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Origin | [9] | |
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | Vert-; use Flawless Widescreen to correct FOV and HUD issues. | ||
Multi-monitor | Use Flawless Widescreen. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Use Flawless Widescreen and Mass Effect Ultrawide. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Default is 75°. Use Flawless Widescreen or see Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See Borderless fullscreen windowed. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Point, Linear and Anisotropic. 4 samples by default, see Anisotropic filtering (AF) for up to 16. |
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Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | See High frame rate. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Field of view (FOV)
Fix camera FOV permanently with a key binding[10] |
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Bindings=(Name="Period",Command="set BioCameraBehaviorFollow CAMERA_FOV 100 | set BioCameraBehaviorZoom CAMERA_FOV 40") Notes
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Use ThirteenAG's Mass Effect Trilogy FOV Fix |
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Notes
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Borderless fullscreen windowed
Force borderless windowed mode[citation needed] |
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Anisotropic filtering (AF)
High quality AF[12] |
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Trilinear=TRUE MaxAnisotropy=16
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High frame rate
Change frame rate smoothing[8] |
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Depth of field
Disable DOF |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | Use Mass Effect Mouse Fix to disable it. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | See Controller support. | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Controller sensitivity | See Controller support. | |
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Button prompts | See Controller support. | |
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | See Controller support. | |
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Controller support
Add reinstated controller functionality[13] |
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Notes
LookRightScale=24 LookUpScale=20 |
Simultaneous Mouse and joystick support for Steam Controller users
Enable joystick move to be used with mouse[14] |
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AllowJoystickInput=True
Bindings=(Name="XboxTypeS_LeftX",Command="Axis aStrafe Speed=1.0 DeadZone=0.3") Bindings=(Name="XboxTypeS_LeftY",Command="Axis aBaseY Speed=1.0 DeadZone=0.3") Bindings=(Name="XboxTypeS_RightX",Command="Axis aTurn Speed=0.2 DeadZone=0.3") Bindings=(Name="XboxTypeS_RightY",Command="Axis aLookup Speed=0.2 DeadZone=0.3") |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Dialog, music and sound effects. | |
Surround sound | By default, it can work only under XP. See No surround sound. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | Enabled by default, no way to disable. | |
EAX support | EAX 5.[15] |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | INT |
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Czech | CS . Retail only. Patch for this release here. Doesn't contain translation for Pinnacle Station. Unofficial patch which brings localization to digital release here.[16][17][18] |
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French | FR |
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German | DE |
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Hungarian | HU . Retail only, Pinnacle Station not included. Download.[19] |
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Italian | IT |
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Polish | PL . Retail only[20] |
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Russian | RA (dubbed Gold Edition), RU (original subtitles-only release). Retail only. Digital version here[21] |
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Spanish | ES |
No surround sound
Force native OpenAL device[12][22] |
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Notes
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- English should be always present, and benefits of a slightly more privileged position[Note 3]. For simplicity the following fixes just assume 2-way mixes with it.
- Combining 3 languages (or 2 non-English ones) shouldn't be particularly harder, but when downloading more Steam/Origin will try to delete old additions.
Separate the UI from the remainder[23] |
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Notes
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Separate dubbing from captioning[25] |
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Notes
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VR support
3D modes | State | GG3D | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Mass Effect for better support. | |||
iZ3D | ||||
vorpX | G3D Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
Devices | |||
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3RD Space Gaming Vest |
Issues unresolved
Playing in 4:3 resolutions like 1600x1200(useful for non-widescreen monitors and projectors) results in some menu screens displaying incorrectly: the left and right hand sides of the screen are clipped (as if "zoomed in" too far), so important information cannot be seen (like journal details and the map legend). Screens affected include: Map, Party Selection, Planet details, and Journal. Currently the only known fix is to use a 16:9 screen resolution when playing, like 1920x1080.
Black screen after loading a save
Black screen after loading a save[citation needed] |
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If the whole screen is black except for the UI, then Shepard fell through the Normandy and the save is bugged. Only happens on the Normandy, in the Engineering part of the ship. Never save there. |
Use console command[citation needed] |
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Activate the console (instructions on how to enable the console further down) and type |
Issues fixed
- TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game[8]
Game simply doesn't start
Install PhysX Legacy System Software[26] |
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Game always asks for admin permissions (Windows 8.1 +)
- This is also responsible for Steam Controller and Steam overlay not working.
Workaround broken Application Compatibility Engine and shim[28][29] |
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Notes
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Game still crashes immediately even after having installed PhysX
Disable Mandatory ASLR for the game[31] |
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Crash after splash screen or black screen
Use updated OpenAL[32] |
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Quit Riva Tuner Statistics Server or set Global Application Level to None |
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Characters become black blobs on AMD >K10 CPUs
Use fixed D3DX dll[33] |
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Disable some Processor Specific Graphics Pipeline optimizations |
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Use Black Blobs fix for AMD CPU users |
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Notes
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Launcher crashes (retail)
Install latest patch[34] |
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Crash after ~5 minutes of play (NVIDIA)
- If you receive a "General protection error" crash after a few minutes of play (duration seems to depend on settings/mods used), and you're using an NVIDIA card, the cause seems to be NVIDIA's driver config for MassEffect.exe.
Remove MassEffect.exe from the Mass Effect game profile |
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Failed to compile shader ** error
Retail: reinstall game[citation needed] |
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Steam: check local game cache[citation needed] |
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Origin: repair game[citation needed] |
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Therum missing textures
- If when you get to Therum most of the ground is black, then you've got a common texture problem. Some of the black area is safe to drive on but some of it will kill you outright, making it quite hard to navigate.
Therum Missing Textures[35][citation needed] |
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Notes
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IGameExplorer --> Verify Access. Unable to verify access to the game
IGameExplorer --> Verify Access. Unable to verify access to the game. |
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If you receive this message, it may be fixed by running the .exe in compatibility mode for Windows XP Service Pack 2. Be sure to do this for the actual MassEffect.exe and not the launcher. The final folder tree will be \Mass Effect\Binaries\MassEffect.exe. The preceding folders will of course depend on how you installed the game (via Steam, via Origin etc.).
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Humongous lens flares cover the whole screen
Disable any kind of forced anti-aliasing[36] |
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Bugged lighting all around the map
Set Tesselation mode to AMD Optimized[37] |
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No option for higher resolutions
No high resolution option[citation needed] |
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The resolution listbox in graphics options does have up/down arrows on the right side, which are easily overlooked, that allow you to choose higher resolutions like 1920x1080. |
All textures look incredibly washed out
Make sure Texture Filtering Quality in your GPU control panel is set to High |
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Disable hardware audio |
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[ISACTAudio.ISACTAudioDevice] DeviceName=Generic Software UseEffectsProcessing=True |
Dialogue and other audio cutting out
Increase # of sound sources & update rate |
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[ISACTAudio.ISACTAudioDevice] MaxChannels=128 TotalAvailableChannels=128 TimeBetweenHWUpdates=1 ReserveChannels=2 |
DLC installers error "Mass Effect is not found"
Verify your game installation |
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Make sure game is properly registered |
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DLC installation fails at the end
Verify your game installation |
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Make sure your game license is valid |
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DLCs aren't shown in-game even though they have been installed
Make sure your game and DLC licenses are valid |
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Force load DLCs[38][39] |
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[Packages] 2DA1=BIOG_2DA_Vegas_GalaxyMap_X 2DA2=BIOG_2DA_Vegas_Merge_X 2DA3=BIOG_2DA_Vegas_AreaMap_X 2DA4=BIOG_2DA_Vegas_UI_X 2DA5=BIOG_2DA_Vegas_TreasureTables_X DotU1=PlotManagerDLC_Vegas PlotManagerConditionals1=PlotManagerDLC_Vegas.BioAutoConditionals PlotManagerStateTransitionMap1=PlotManagerAutoDLC_Vegas.StateTransitionMap PlotManagerConsequenceMap1=PlotManagerAutoDLC_Vegas.ConsequenceMap PlotManagerOutcomeMap1=PlotManagerAutoDLC_Vegas.OutcomeMap PlotManagerQuestMap1=PlotManagerAutoDLC_Vegas.QuestMap PlotManagerCodexMap1=PlotManagerAutoDLC_Vegas.DataCodexMap GlobalTalkTable1=DLC_Vegas_GlobalTlk.GlobalTlk_tlk GlobalTalkTable1_ES=DLC_Vegas_GlobalTlk_ES.GlobalTlk_tlk GlobalTalkTable1_PL=DLC_Vegas_GlobalTlk_PL.GlobalTlk_tlk GlobalTalkTable1_DE=DLC_Vegas_GlobalTlk_DE.GlobalTlk_tlk GlobalTalkTable1_IT=DLC_Vegas_GlobalTlk_IT.GlobalTlk_tlk GlobalTalkTable1_FR=DLC_Vegas_GlobalTlk_FR.GlobalTlk_tlk GlobalTalkTable1_CS=DLC_Vegas_GlobalTlk_CS.GlobalTlk_tlk GlobalTalkTable1_HU=DLC_Vegas_GlobalTlk_HU.GlobalTlk_tlk GlobalTalkTable1_PLPC=DLC_Vegas_GlobalTlk_PLPC.GlobalTlk_tlk GlobalTalkTable1_RU=DLC_Vegas_GlobalTlk_RU.GlobalTlk_tlk GlobalTalkTable1_RA=DLC_Vegas_GlobalTlk_RA.GlobalTlk_tlk [GUI] NameStrRef=182170 DescriptionStrRef=182209 ImagePackage="GUI_SF_PRC2_SaveLoad.Images_PRC2" ImageFrame="shotOne" CreditsFile="BIOCredits_DLC_Vegas.ini"
[Packages] 2DA1 = BIOG_2DA_UNC_GalaxyMap_X 2DA2 = BIOG_2DA_UNC_Merge_X 2DA3 = BIOG_2DA_UNC_AreaMap_X 2DA4 = BIOG_2DA_UNC_Music_X 2DA5 = BIOG_2DA_UNC_UI_X 2DA6 = BIOG_2DA_UNC_GamerProfile_X 2DA7 = BIOG_2DA_UNC_Talents_X 2DA8 = BIOG_2DA_UNC_TreasureTables_X 2DA9 = BIOG_2DA_UNC_Movement_X DotU1 = PlotManagerDLC_UNC PlotManagerConditionals1 = PlotManagerDLC_UNC.BioAutoConditionals PlotManagerStateTransitionMap1 = PlotManagerAutoDLC_UNC.StateTransitionMap PlotManagerConsequenceMap1 = PlotManagerAutoDLC_UNC.ConsequenceMap PlotManagerOutcomeMap1 = PlotManagerAutoDLC_UNC.OutcomeMap PlotManagerQuestMap1 = PlotManagerAutoDLC_UNC.QuestMap PlotManagerCodexMap1 = PlotManagerAutoDLC_UNC.DataCodexMap GlobalTalkTable1 = DLC_UNC_GlobalTlk.GlobalTlk_tlk GlobalTalkTable1_ES = DLC_UNC_GlobalTlk_ES.GlobalTlk_tlk GlobalTalkTable1_PL = DLC_UNC_GlobalTlk_PL.GlobalTlk_tlk GlobalTalkTable1_DE = DLC_UNC_GlobalTlk_DE.GlobalTlk_tlk GlobalTalkTable1_IT = DLC_UNC_GlobalTlk_IT.GlobalTlk_tlk GlobalTalkTable1_FR = DLC_UNC_GlobalTlk_FR.GlobalTlk_tlk GlobalTalkTable1_CS = DLC_UNC_GlobalTlk_CS.GlobalTlk_tlk GlobalTalkTable1_HU = DLC_UNC_GlobalTlk_HU.GlobalTlk_tlk GlobalTalkTable1_PLPC = DLC_UNC_GlobalTlk_PLPC.GlobalTlk_tlk GlobalTalkTable1_RU = DLC_UNC_GlobalTlk_RU.GlobalTlk_tlk GlobalTalkTable1_RA = DLC_UNC_GlobalTlk_RA.GlobalTlk_tlk [GUI] NameStrRef = 178491 DescriptionStrRef = 178492 ImagePackage = "GUI_SF_DLC_SaveLoad.Images_UNC59" ImageFrame = "shotOne" CreditsFile = "BIOCredits_DLC_UNC.ini" |
Error "Selected Save Game could not be loaded. DLC missing", but it is detected
Make sure you are playing with the same game language the save game was originally created in[40] |
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Disable checks for DLC dependencies |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 | |
Shader Model support | 3 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Middleware
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Physics | PhysX | 2.7.2 |
Audio | ISACT, [41] OpenAL | |
Interface | Scaleform | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | 1.8v |
Large Address Aware
Improves stability when using texture mods by allowing the application to use more than 2GB RAM.
Large Adress Aware requires administrator permissions request fixed to run on Windows 8.1 and 10 with the current Origin version[27]
Low end configuration
Use custom settings |
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[SystemSettings] StaticDecals=FALSE DynamicDecals=FALSE DynamicLights=TRUE DynamicShadows=FALSE LightEnvironmentShadows=FALSE CompositeDynamicLights=FALSE ShadowFilterQualityBias=0 DirectionalLightMaps=TRUE MotionBlur=FALSE DepthOfField=FALSE Bloom=FALSE QualityBloom=FALSE SpeedTreeLeaves=FALSE SpeedTreeFronds=FALSE OnlyStreamInTextures=FALSE LensFlares=FALSE FloatingPointRenderTargets=FALSE Trilinear=FALSE SkeletalMEshLODBias=2 ParticleLODBias=2 DetailMode=0 ShadowFilterQualityBias=0 MaxAnisotropy=1 ScreenPercentage=100 [TextureLODSettings] //TEXTUREGROUP_Character=(MinLODSize=0,MaxLODSize=0,LODBias=0) //TEXTUREGROUP_CharacterNormalMap=(MinLODSize=0,MaxLODSize=0,LODBias=0) //TEXTUREGROUP_Effects=(MinLODSize=0,MaxLODSize=0,LODBias=0) TEXTUREGROUP_LightAndShadowMap=(MinLODSize=0,MaxLODSize=0,LODBias=0) TEXTUREGROUP_RenderTarget=(MinLODSize=0,MaxLODSize=0,LODBias=0) //TEXTUREGROUP_Skybox=(MinLODSize=0,MaxLODSize=0,LODBias=0) //TEXTUREGROUP_UI=(MinLODSize=0,MaxLODSize=0,LODBias=0) //TEXTUREGROUP_Vehicle=(MinLODSize=0,MaxLODSize=0,LODBias=0) //TEXTUREGROUP_VehicleNormalMap=(MinLODSize=0,MaxLODSize=0,LODBias=0) //TEXTUREGROUP_Weapon=(MinLODSize=0,MaxLODSize=0,LODBias=0) //TEXTUREGROUP_WeaponNormalMap=(MinLODSize=0,MaxLODSize=0,LODBias=0) TEXTUREGROUP_World=(MinLODSize=0,MaxLODSize=0,LODBias=2) TEXTUREGROUP_WorldNormalMap=(MinLODSize=0,MaxLODSize=0,LODBias=2) TEXTUREGROUP_AmbientLightMap=(MinLODSize=0,MaxLODSize=0,LODBias=0) TEXTUREGROUP_Character_Diff=(MinLODSize=0,MaxLODSize=0,LODBias=0) TEXTUREGROUP_Character_Norm=(MinLODSize=0,MaxLODSize=0,LODBias=0) TEXTUREGROUP_Character_Spec=(MinLODSize=0,MaxLODSize=0,LODBias=0) TEXTUREGROUP_Environment_512=(MinLODSize=0,MaxLODSize=0,LODBias=0) TEXTUREGROUP_Environment_256=(MinLODSize=0,MaxLODSize=0,LODBias=0) TEXTUREGROUP_Environment_128=(MinLODSize=0,MaxLODSize=0,LODBias=0) TEXTUREGROUP_Environment_64=(MinLODSize=0,MaxLODSize=0,LODBias=0) TEXTUREGROUP_VFX_512=(MinLODSize=0,MaxLODSize=0,LODBias=0) TEXTUREGROUP_VFX_256=(MinLODSize=0,MaxLODSize=0,LODBias=0) TEXTUREGROUP_VFX_128=(MinLODSize=0,MaxLODSize=0,LODBias=0) TEXTUREGROUP_VFX_64=(MinLODSize=0,MaxLODSize=0,LODBias=0) TEXTUREGROUP_GUI=(MinLODSize=0,MaxLODSize=0,LODBias=0) TEXTUREGROUP_Environment_1024=(MinLODSize=0,MaxLODSize=0,LODBias=0) TEXTUREGROUP_VFX_1024=(MinLODSize=0,MaxLODSize=0,LODBias=0) TEXTUREGROUP_APL_128=(MinLODSize=0,MaxLODSize=0,LODBias=0) TEXTUREGROUP_APL_256=(MinLODSize=0,MaxLODSize=0,LODBias=0) TEXTUREGROUP_APL_512=(MinLODSize=0,MaxLODSize=0,LODBias=0) TEXTUREGROUP_APL_1024=(MinLODSize=0,MaxLODSize=0,LODBias=0) TEXTUREGROUP_Character_1024=(MinLODSize=0,MaxLODSize=0,LODBias=0) TEXTUREGROUP_Promotional=(MinLODSize=0,MaxLODSize=0,LODBias=0) |
Low res textures fix
Force highest quality textures[42] |
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Mods
A Lot Of Textures (complements MEUITM)
- A compilation of textures not covered in MEUITM. Regularly updated, applies LAA, and texture bioengine.ini tweaks automatically for the user (very user friendly).
- MEUITM can be installed through ALOT.
- The installer also comes with many general fixes, like for the missing Physx crash and AMD black blobs issues.
- Install all non-texture based content/mods (such as the free DLC or the ME1 Controller Support mod) before ALOT.
Mass Effect Updated/Improved Textures Mod
- Regularly updated, applies LAA and texture bioengine.ini tweaks automatically for the user. Has mod options (picking different versions of textures) optional installs of ReShade, Indirectsound, and more (very user friendly).
- Can be installed through ALOT.
- Install all non-texture based content/mods (such as the free DLC or the ME1 Controller Support mod) before MEUITM.
Enable developer console
Edit BioInput.ini[43] |
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[Engine.Console] ConsoleKey=Tilde
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Quicker galaxy travels
Skip relay videos |
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No disappearing corpses
Make dead bodies stay[44] |
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System requirements
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz AMD Athlon XP 2400+ 2.0 GHz |
Intel Pentium 4 2.6 GHz AMD Athlon 64 3700+ 2.2 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB (XP) 2 GB (Vista) |
2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 12 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 6800 ATI Radeon X1300 XT 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 3.0 support |
Nvidia GeForce 7900 GTX ATI Radeon X1800 XL 512 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 3.0 support |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[5] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[6]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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 (17460) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
- ↑ As also evidenced by its files having no suffix, and their lack of a separate Localised path
References
- ↑ Demiurge and BioWare Collaborate on Development for Mass Effect for the PC - IGN - last accessed on 2016-8-15
- ↑ Game Database - THE DAEMONS HOME (retrieved)
- ↑ Mass Effect Community - Mass Effect for PC System Specs, SecuROM and FAQ Part 2 (retrieved)
- ↑ Mass Effect Tweak Guide - TweakGuides.com (retrieved)
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ Mass Effect - Ролевые игры - SnowForum
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 TweakGuides.com - Mass Effect Tweak Guide - last accessed on 2016-8-9
- ↑ Origin 8.5 Introduces Custom Avatars And Extends Cloud Storage - EA News
- ↑ How to actually fix FOV in Mass Effect · Eugene Homyakov
- ↑ Mass Effect 1 · Issue #205 · Codeusa/Borderless-Gaming - last accessed on 2016-10-30
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Making the most of your ME1 PC Experience, maximizing graphics and sound. - The BioWare Forum - last accessed on 2016-8-9
- ↑ ME1 Controller Support (Power Wheel) - ME3 Explorer Toolset Forums
- ↑ How to use Mouse & Joystick move for Mass Effect 1-3 : SteamController - Reddit
- ↑ The game is claimed to support up to 128 voices, so it must be using the fifth version.[citation needed]
- ↑ CDProjekt.cz - Mass Effect - last accessed on 2016-8-24
- ↑ http://cestinybeta.rpgcitadela.cz/portfolio/mass-effect-1/
- ↑ https://prekladyher.eu/preklady/mass-effect-1.329/
- ↑ CD Projekt - last accessed on 2016-8-24
- ↑ CD Projekt: Gra - Mass Effect - last accessed on 2016-8-24
- ↑ Mass Effect - Ролевые игры - SnowForum
- ↑ [PC] How to enable surround sound and environmental audio in Mass Effect - Answer HQ - last accessed on 2016-8-9
- ↑ Mass Effect: Совет (английская озвучка + русские субтитры) [Золотое издание]
- ↑ [Tutorial] Using ME1 TLK Editor - ME3 Explorer Toolset Forums
- ↑ War-of-Annihilation comments on Mass Effect 1 + DLC [English audio + subtitles in another language] : masseffect - Reddit
- ↑ Mirh testing
- ↑ 27.0 27.1 Why Mass Effect requires administrator rights - and how we fixed Origin not running it | ME3Tweaks Blog
- ↑ Default RunAsHighest fixes can't be disabled - Msdn forums
- ↑ RunAsHighest: Compatibility Fix vs Compatibility Mode · Issue #1 · mirh/CompatibilityBug
- ↑ PhsyX, Mirror's Edge, and You - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Can not start the game :: Steam Community Discussions
- ↑ Game Failing to Launch ME1 :: Steam Community Discussions
- ↑ Fixing Mass Effect black blobs on modern AMD CPUs | Silent’s Blog
- ↑ Mass Effect 1 Crash - Windows 7 Help Forums
- ↑ To fix missing lava textures on Therum - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Help with a Bug (Blue light) :: Steam Community Discussions
- ↑ Mass Effect 1 - Insane Glitching / Artifacting on AMD hardware | guru3D Forums
- ↑ Clé CD Mass Effect et Bring Down the Sky sur le forum Mass Effect - jeuxvideo.com
- ↑ Mass Effect - Ролевые игры - SnowForum
- ↑ ERROR; Could not load game: Pinnacle Station and Bring Down the Sky DLCs missing : masseffect - Reddit
- ↑ Exclusive Interview with the Sound Design Team of “Mass Effect 2″ | Designing Sound
- ↑ Low quality textures fix for Mass Effect - Steam forums (retrieved)
- ↑ PC Tweaks - Mass Effect Wiki
- ↑ Guide on Steam