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+ | Changing fov without affecting cutscenes; | ||
+ | 1. Google Coalesced Editor, install. | ||
+ | 2. Backup Coalesced.bin at \Mass Effect 3\BIOGame\CookedPCConsole | ||
+ | 3. Open Coalesced.bin with Edtior, Click the + left of the following: bioinput.ini > sfxgame > sfxgamemodedefault | ||
+ | 5. Within sfxgamemodedefault click on: bindings = (multiple) . If done correctly a side menu should show. | ||
+ | 6. Copy paste the follwing right of * in the empty line: ( Name="Period", Command="set SFXGame.SFXCameraMode FOV 90" ) | ||
+ | 7. The value of 90 can be changed to whatever you prefer, Recommend not going above 100 unless you like tunnel vision. | ||
+ | 8. At the left-top click File > Save ,Wait until its finished saving. Then close the editor. Enjoy ;) | ||
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+ | Source; https://gaming.stackexchange.com/questions/54867/how-can-i-edit-coalesced-bin-so-that-i-can-use-cheats-and-graphics-tweaks | ||
==Audio settings== | ==Audio settings== |
Revision as of 22:31, 6 March 2015
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Developers | |
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BioWare | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 3 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 6, 2012 |
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 |
Key points
- Mass Effect 3 can optionally import save games from Mass Effect 2, which in turn can import save games from Mass Effect.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Origin |
- All versions require Origin.
- Game will not run in offline mode on Origin. You can bypass it altogether with this
DLC and expansion packs
- This game has in-game micro-transactions (not listed below).
- DLC can be bought through Origin by right clicking Mass Effect 3 and "View Game Details".
Name | Notes | |
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From Ashes | ||
Extended Cut | Free download. | |
Firefight Pack | ||
Leviathan | ||
Groundside Resistance Pack | ||
Alternate Appearance Pack 1 | ||
Omega | ||
Citadel |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Save game data location
System | Location |
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Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Origin |
Video settings
Anti-aliasing (AA)
- By default the game only has FXAA for anti-aliasing. But is possible to force other anti-aliasing types.
Instructions |
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Borderless fullscreen windowed
- If the taskbar appears on top, set the game to Fullscreen and then back to Window (No Border) to eliminate it.[1]
High frame rate
Instructions |
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Input settings
Controller support
Instructions |
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Changing fov without affecting cutscenes;
1. Google Coalesced Editor, install. 2. Backup Coalesced.bin at \Mass Effect 3\BIOGame\CookedPCConsole 3. Open Coalesced.bin with Edtior, Click the + left of the following: bioinput.ini > sfxgame > sfxgamemodedefault 5. Within sfxgamemodedefault click on: bindings = (multiple) . If done correctly a side menu should show. 6. Copy paste the follwing right of * in the empty line: ( Name="Period", Command="set SFXGame.SFXCameraMode FOV 90" ) 7. The value of 90 can be changed to whatever you prefer, Recommend not going above 100 unless you like tunnel vision. 8. At the left-top click File > Save ,Wait until its finished saving. Then close the editor. Enjoy ;)
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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UDP | 5659, 6000 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
- TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found here.
'Origin (EA) is no longer running. Mass Effect 3 will now close'
Instructions |
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64bit Version Error Message
Instructions |
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Mouse Causing Stuttering
Mouse movement may cause slowdowns. This can be fixed by disabling Origin overlay within the game.
Instructions |
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MSVCR90.dll startup Crash
- Sometimes the game crashes with an error about MSVCR90.dll.
Instructions |
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Startup Crash 2
This error message may appear on startup:[2]
Problem signature: Problem Event Name: BEX Application Name: MassEffect3.exe Application Version: 1.1.5427.4 Application Timestamp: 4f46d052 Fault Module Name: awc.dll Fault Module Version: 3.2.4.6 Fault Module Timestamp: 4ee2521d Exception Offset: 0008342f Exception Code: c0000417 Exception Data: 00000000 OS Version: 6.1.7601.2.1.0.768.3 Locale ID: 1033 Additional Information 1: 636e Additional Information 2: 636ed4ad6e2ce5a3e01564e40133fee8 Additional Information 3: 61e2 Additional Information 4: 61e20e96bfcd8b3479be5a6b63429556
Going into the folder C:\Program Files (x86)\Bioware\Mass Effect 3\Binaries\Win32\
and remove or rename the "atiags.dll" may fix this issue.
Crash on From Ashes DLC
Instructions |
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Retail CD Install Issue
Some users experience issues installing Mass Effect 3 from a retail disc. After starting the install process and entering the CD key, an error message claiming it is not a valid Mass Effect 3 serial number appears. Despite this, Mass Effect 3 will now be activated in your Origin library. Further attempts to run the installation process will still prompt for a product key, and upon entering it will result in an error message stating the key has already been used. It is impossible to continue the install process from this point.
There are two possible solutions to this issue. The first and easiest option is to simply download Mass Effect 3 via Origin. However for those on slower or bandwidth limited internet connections, this may not be a viable option. It is still possible to install from the CD's using the following workaround:
Instructions |
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Origin Install Issue
In some cases where Mass Effect 3 has been downloaded through Origin, upon installation users are met with this error message:
Error: The VC++ runtime redistributable package was not installed successfully. Setup cannot continue.
In order to solve the issue:
Instructions |
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Language Fix
If you buy the game on Origin and discover the in-game menu and subtitles are a different language then English, there is a way to correct it;
Instructions |
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DLC Error
Instructions |
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Unable to save any more games
Instructions |
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Importing
Import Save Game
Instructions |
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Import From Mass Effect 2 Folder
Instructions |
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Import Without Reinstalling
Instructions |
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Lost Old Save Game
Instructions |
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Save Game Not Detected
If a Mass Effect 2 save game is not detected, there are currently some methods to fix this.
Instructions |
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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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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | PhysX | |
Audio | Speex, Wwise | |
Interface | Scaleform | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video |
Ambient occlusion
- Default NVIDIA driver profile does not have compatibility bits to enable ambient occlusion for the game. But it can be enabled by tweaking the driver profile settings.
Instructions |
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Mods
- Mass Effect 3 Nexus - One of the most popular modding communities, has decent amount of mods for Mass Effect 3.
- ME3 Explorer - A multi-tool software for modding Mass Effect 3. Also includes a Coalesced.bin editor for further tweaking.
- smarteck's Mods - Has lots of HD retextures for improving image quality.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista, 7 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB (XP) 2 GB (Vista, 7) |
2 GB (XP) 4 GB (Vista, 7) |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 15 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon X1800 Nvidia GeForce 7900 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 3 support |
AMD Radeon HD 4850 Nvidia GeForce 9800 GT Nvidia GeForce GTX 550 Ti 512 MB of VRAM |
- AMD video cards below minimum system requirements: Radeon HD 3200, HD 3300, HD 4350
- Nvidia video cards below minimum system requirements: GeForce 9300, 8500, 8400, and 8300
- S3 video cards are not supported
References
- ↑ Tested by Andytizer
- ↑ Crash on startup - The BioWare Forum
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