Difference between revisions of "Mass Effect 2"
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Latest version is [http://static.cdn.ea.com/bioware/u/f/eagames/bioware/masseffect2/patch/1.02/MassEffect2-1.02.exe 1.02].<ref>[http://social.bioware.com/page/me2-patches Mass Effect 2 Patches - BioWare Social Network]</ref> | Latest version is [http://static.cdn.ea.com/bioware/u/f/eagames/bioware/masseffect2/patch/1.02/MassEffect2-1.02.exe 1.02].<ref>[http://social.bioware.com/page/me2-patches Mass Effect 2 Patches - BioWare Social Network]</ref> | ||
| − | ===Skip intro | + | ===Skip intro videos=== |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Skip intro movies}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Skip intro movies}} | ||
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| − | === Mods === | + | ===Mods=== |
| − | ==== Higher Resolution Character Textures ==== | + | ====Higher Resolution Character Textures==== |
A set of high resolution textures has been made available on the [http://social.bioware.com/forum/1/topic/128/index/5314761/1 official forum] by modder JeanLuc761. They have been used on [http://deadendthrills.com/?cat=99 Deadendthrills] too. | A set of high resolution textures has been made available on the [http://social.bioware.com/forum/1/topic/128/index/5314761/1 official forum] by modder JeanLuc761. They have been used on [http://deadendthrills.com/?cat=99 Deadendthrills] too. | ||
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# Download your favourites dns's [http://www.mediafire.com/folder/7pupbbfu27kdc/ME2_HD_Textures#k5qw4aw8loh8z fixed TPF packs] | # Download your favourites dns's [http://www.mediafire.com/folder/7pupbbfu27kdc/ME2_HD_Textures#k5qw4aw8loh8z fixed TPF packs] | ||
# Install [http://me3explorer.freeforums.net/tutorial-using-svn-t252.html me3explorer] latest SVN | # Install [http://me3explorer.freeforums.net/tutorial-using-svn-t252.html me3explorer] latest SVN | ||
| − | # Open {{code|<me3explorer | + | # Open {{code|<me3explorer folder>\ME2Explorer\bin\Debug\ME2Explorer.exe}} |
# "Tools" > "Texplorer" | # "Tools" > "Texplorer" | ||
# Select "Start Multi-File Mode" > "Experimental" > "Generate Mod From TPF" and give it your previously downloaded TPF | # Select "Start Multi-File Mode" > "Experimental" > "Generate Mod From TPF" and give it your previously downloaded TPF | ||
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{{ii}} DLC files are saved in <code>{{P|game}}\BioGame\DLC</code>; an explanation of the folder names and which DLC they represent can be found [http://social.bioware.com/forum/1/topic/106/index/4968371/1 here]. | {{ii}} DLC files are saved in <code>{{P|game}}\BioGame\DLC</code>; an explanation of the folder names and which DLC they represent can be found [http://social.bioware.com/forum/1/topic/106/index/4968371/1 here]. | ||
| − | === [[Save game cloud syncing]] === | + | ===[[Save game cloud syncing]]=== |
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
|origin = true | |origin = true | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | === Import [[Mass Effect]] saves === | + | ===Import [[Mass Effect]] saves=== |
In essence you have to run the importer that is found in the ME2 launcher. However, this often crashes. If this happens you have to find your Mass Effect 1 character save file and transfer it into a newly create ME1 save folder in your ME2 folder.<ref>http://tehparadox.com/forum/f18/how-import-me1-saves-me2-774192/</ref> | In essence you have to run the importer that is found in the ME2 launcher. However, this often crashes. If this happens you have to find your Mass Effect 1 character save file and transfer it into a newly create ME1 save folder in your ME2 folder.<ref>http://tehparadox.com/forum/f18/how-import-me1-saves-me2-774192/</ref> | ||
| − | === Import Xbox 360 Mass Effect 2 saves === | + | ===Import Xbox 360 Mass Effect 2 saves=== |
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{{Fixbox/fix|Import Xbox 360 Mass Effect 2 Save Files|ref=<ref>[http://social.bioware.com/forum/1/topic/128/index/2277020 How to mod ME2 for the Xbox 360 - BioWare Social Network forums]</ref>}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Import Xbox 360 Mass Effect 2 Save Files|ref=<ref>[http://social.bioware.com/forum/1/topic/128/index/2277020 How to mod ME2 for the Xbox 360 - BioWare Social Network forums]</ref>}} | ||
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# Upload the file to ME2 Save Editor. | # Upload the file to ME2 Save Editor. | ||
# Download windows save file from archived Save. | # Download windows save file from archived Save. | ||
| − | # Move your new save file to the [http://www.masseffect2saves.com/import.php appropriate | + | # Move your new save file to the [http://www.masseffect2saves.com/import.php appropriate folder]. |
This process can also be used to edit ME2 saves for import/export between Xbox 360 and Windows, or to transfer if switching platforms for Mass Effect 3. | This process can also be used to edit ME2 saves for import/export between Xbox 360 and Windows, or to transfer if switching platforms for Mass Effect 3. | ||
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| − | === [[Field of view (FOV)]] === | + | ===[[Field of view (FOV)]]=== |
{{ii}}This method involves [[Mass Effect 2#Editing Coalesced.ini|Coalesced.ini file]]. Make sure you have read what this means. | {{ii}}This method involves [[Mass Effect 2#Editing Coalesced.ini|Coalesced.ini file]]. Make sure you have read what this means. | ||
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| − | == Audio settings == | + | ==Audio settings== |
[[File:Mass Effect 2 Audio.png|290px|right|thumb|In-game audio settings.]] | [[File:Mass Effect 2 Audio.png|290px|right|thumb|In-game audio settings.]] | ||
{{Audio settings | {{Audio settings | ||
| − | |separate volume =true | + | |separate volume = true |
| − | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = |
| − | |surround sound =true | + | |surround sound = true |
| − | |surround sound notes =<ref>http://social.bioware.com/forum/1/topic/106/index/2982948#8019013</ref> | + | |surround sound notes = <ref>http://social.bioware.com/forum/1/topic/106/index/2982948#8019013</ref> |
| − | |subtitles =true | + | |subtitles = true |
| − | |subtitles notes = | + | |subtitles notes = |
| − | |closed captions =false | + | |closed captions = false |
| − | |closed captions notes = | + | |closed captions notes = |
| − | |mute on focus lost =true | + | |mute on focus lost = true |
| − | |mute on focus lost notes = | + | |mute on focus lost notes = Always mutes. |
| − | |eax support = | + | |eax support = |
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
}} | }} | ||
| − | == Editing Coalesced.ini == | + | ==Editing Coalesced.ini== |
A lot of the fixes regarding the game requires to modify this special file, but you can't edit it in the normal way otherwise game will crash. | A lot of the fixes regarding the game requires to modify this special file, but you can't edit it in the normal way otherwise game will crash. | ||
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# Open it with a text editor that can handle UNIX-format files ([http://www.notepad-plus-plus.org Notepad++] is recommended) | # Open it with a text editor that can handle UNIX-format files ([http://www.notepad-plus-plus.org Notepad++] is recommended) | ||
# Made the changes you have to do and save | # Made the changes you have to do and save | ||
| − | # Download [http://social.bioware.com/project/2053/ ME2IniFixer] and extract it in the | + | # Download [http://social.bioware.com/project/2053/ ME2IniFixer] and extract it in the folder your Coalesced.ini file is |
# Run it from there. | # Run it from there. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | == Issues fixed == | + | ==Issues fixed== |
| − | === Installation interrupted === | + | ===Installation interrupted=== |
When installing, some people get an error message saying: "Installation Failed!: The Installation of Mass Effect 2 has failed. A data error occured." | When installing, some people get an error message saying: "Installation Failed!: The Installation of Mass Effect 2 has failed. A data error occured." | ||
This can be solved by using a second computer. Put the Mass Effect 2 DVD in another computer on the same network, set the DVD drive up for sharing, and then connect to it from the computer you wish to install it on. It takes time but works. The only trick is that when ME2 asks for the second DVD you have to first stop sharing the DVD drive, eject disk1, insert disk2, set the drive for sharing again, and continue with the installation. | This can be solved by using a second computer. Put the Mass Effect 2 DVD in another computer on the same network, set the DVD drive up for sharing, and then connect to it from the computer you wish to install it on. It takes time but works. The only trick is that when ME2 asks for the second DVD you have to first stop sharing the DVD drive, eject disk1, insert disk2, set the drive for sharing again, and continue with the installation. | ||
| − | === Black screen when entering/exiting planets === | + | ===Black screen when entering/exiting planets=== |
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{{Fixbox/fix|Black screen entering/exiting}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Black screen entering/exiting}} | ||
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| − | === Long loading times === | + | ===Long loading times=== |
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{{Fixbox/fix|Long loading times}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Long loading times}} | ||
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| − | === Unable to save games any more === | + | ===Unable to save games any more=== |
There is a limit to the number of save games you can make on the PC. After 50 saved games you will no longer be able to save any further progress. | There is a limit to the number of save games you can make on the PC. After 50 saved games you will no longer be able to save any further progress. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | === Specific missions unable to launch === | + | ===Specific missions unable to launch=== |
There is a tweak that will replace the majority of loading screen in the game by replacing the <code>load_f(xyz)</code> in <code>Mass Effect 2/BioGame/Movies/</code>. This tweak is minor and will barely change the loading time during most occasions. Restoring the original files will make the missions able to launch. | There is a tweak that will replace the majority of loading screen in the game by replacing the <code>load_f(xyz)</code> in <code>Mass Effect 2/BioGame/Movies/</code>. This tweak is minor and will barely change the loading time during most occasions. Restoring the original files will make the missions able to launch. | ||
| − | === Dark Lighting === | + | ===Dark Lighting=== |
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{{Fixbox/fix|Dark Lighting}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Dark Lighting}} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | === Game freeze on Illium === | + | ===Game freeze on Illium=== |
When on Illium, some users experience a black screen and CTD while walking through the ground level corridor under Liara's office, connecting to the other side of the map. To fix this issue, change the settings from fullscreen to windowed, or windowed borderless. This will solve the issue. Once through the corridor, fullscreen mode can be enabled. This process must also be repeated when crossing from the other direction. | When on Illium, some users experience a black screen and CTD while walking through the ground level corridor under Liara's office, connecting to the other side of the map. To fix this issue, change the settings from fullscreen to windowed, or windowed borderless. This will solve the issue. Once through the corridor, fullscreen mode can be enabled. This process must also be repeated when crossing from the other direction. | ||
It is recommended to enable windowed mode after passing through the corridor, as leaving the game in windowed or windowed borderless can cause an additional freeze during startup. | It is recommended to enable windowed mode after passing through the corridor, as leaving the game in windowed or windowed borderless can cause an additional freeze during startup. | ||
| − | === Clipping into walls/objects === | + | ===Clipping into walls/objects=== |
{{ii}}This method involves [[Mass Effect 2#Editing Coalesced.ini|Coalesced.ini file]]. Make sure you have read what this means. | {{ii}}This method involves [[Mass Effect 2#Editing Coalesced.ini|Coalesced.ini file]]. Make sure you have read what this means. | ||
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| − | === Cerberus Network autologin failure === | + | ===Cerberus Network autologin failure=== |
Go to Control Panel -> Programs and Features -> Turn Windows Features on/off -> Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1. Make sure that both Windows communication foundation HTTP Activation and Non-HTTP Activation are checked and then click OK. | Go to Control Panel -> Programs and Features -> Turn Windows Features on/off -> Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1. Make sure that both Windows communication foundation HTTP Activation and Non-HTTP Activation are checked and then click OK. | ||
Revision as of 21:17, 21 January 2014
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| BioWare | |
| Publishers | |
| Electronic Arts | |
| Engines | |
| Unreal Engine 3 | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | January 26, 2010 |
 |
|
| Mass Effect | |
|---|---|
| Mass Effect | 2008 |
| Mass Effect 2 | 2010 |
| Mass Effect 3 | 2012 |
| Mass Effect: Andromeda | 2017 |
| Mass Effect Legendary Edition | 2021 |
Key points
- Saves can be imported from Mass Effect (see Import Mass Effect saves).
- DLCs are available only through Bioware website which accepts only the extremely expensive "Bioware points" currency
General information
- Official game site
- Official forums
- Mass Effect Wiki
- Steam Users' Forums for game series
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
- DLC need to be bought through Social.Bioware.com, website uses BioWare points.
Essential improvements
Patch
Skip intro videos
| Instructions |
|---|
Mods
Higher Resolution Character Textures
A set of high resolution textures has been made available on the official forum by modder JeanLuc761. They have been used on Deadendthrills too.
| Instructions |
|---|
Improved loading times
On middle-end computers and higher especially on little areas, the game usually loads resources faster than the loading animation and it will wait till this finishes
A user patch replace animations and decrease times needed by some seconds
An included readme file lists unique loading screens you may not want to remove.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/24980/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/24980/pfx/[Note 1] |
- For the folders used for importing saves see Mass Effect.
- DLC files are saved in
<path-to-game>\BioGame\DLC; an explanation of the folder names and which DLC they represent can be found here.
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | ||
| Steam Cloud |
Import Mass Effect saves
In essence you have to run the importer that is found in the ME2 launcher. However, this often crashes. If this happens you have to find your Mass Effect 1 character save file and transfer it into a newly create ME1 save folder in your ME2 folder.[2]
Import Xbox 360 Mass Effect 2 saves
| Instructions |
|---|
Video settings
Field of view (FOV)
- This method involves Coalesced.ini file. Make sure you have read what this means.
| Instructions |
|---|
Vertical sync (Vsync)
| Instructions |
|---|
Input settings
Mouse acceleration
- This method involves Coalesced.ini file. Make sure you have read what this means.
| Instructions |
|---|
Controller support
| Instructions |
|---|
Audio settings
Editing Coalesced.ini
A lot of the fixes regarding the game requires to modify this special file, but you can't edit it in the normal way otherwise game will crash.
| Instructions |
|---|
Issues fixed
Installation interrupted
When installing, some people get an error message saying: "Installation Failed!: The Installation of Mass Effect 2 has failed. A data error occured." This can be solved by using a second computer. Put the Mass Effect 2 DVD in another computer on the same network, set the DVD drive up for sharing, and then connect to it from the computer you wish to install it on. It takes time but works. The only trick is that when ME2 asks for the second DVD you have to first stop sharing the DVD drive, eject disk1, insert disk2, set the drive for sharing again, and continue with the installation.
Black screen when entering/exiting planets
| Instructions |
|---|
Long loading times
| Instructions |
|---|
Unable to save games any more
There is a limit to the number of save games you can make on the PC. After 50 saved games you will no longer be able to save any further progress.
| Instructions |
|---|
Specific missions unable to launch
There is a tweak that will replace the majority of loading screen in the game by replacing the load_f(xyz) in Mass Effect 2/BioGame/Movies/. This tweak is minor and will barely change the loading time during most occasions. Restoring the original files will make the missions able to launch.
Dark Lighting
| Instructions |
|---|
Game freeze on Illium
When on Illium, some users experience a black screen and CTD while walking through the ground level corridor under Liara's office, connecting to the other side of the map. To fix this issue, change the settings from fullscreen to windowed, or windowed borderless. This will solve the issue. Once through the corridor, fullscreen mode can be enabled. This process must also be repeated when crossing from the other direction.
It is recommended to enable windowed mode after passing through the corridor, as leaving the game in windowed or windowed borderless can cause an additional freeze during startup.
Clipping into walls/objects
- This method involves Coalesced.ini file. Make sure you have read what this means.
| Instructions |
|---|
Cerberus Network autologin failure
Go to Control Panel -> Programs and Features -> Turn Windows Features on/off -> Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1. Make sure that both Windows communication foundation HTTP Activation and Non-HTTP Activation are checked and then click OK.
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista, 7 |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz or equivalent | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.6+ GHz or equivalent |
| System memory (RAM) | ||
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 15 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | ATI X1600 Pro NVIDIA GeForce 6800 256 MB of VRAM | ATI Radeon HD 2900 XT NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT 512 MB of VRAM |
- AMD video cards below minimum system requirements: ATI Radeon HD 3200, and HD 4350
- NVIDIA video cards below minimum system requirements: GeForce 7300, 8100, 8200, 8300, 8400, and 9300
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 (24980) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.