Difference between revisions of "Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines"
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# Run the executable you've downloaded. Depending on your security settings, you may be required to run as an administrator. When the patch prompts you for an installation folder, point it here: <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\Steamapps\common\Vampire the masquerade - bloodlines\</code> | # Run the executable you've downloaded. Depending on your security settings, you may be required to run as an administrator. When the patch prompts you for an installation folder, point it here: <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\Steamapps\common\Vampire the masquerade - bloodlines\</code> | ||
# You will be asked whether you want the basic or plus patch. The basic patch focuses primarily on bug fixes and some additions to the original game that were disabled in the vanilla installation, but are not game changing. The plus patch adds numerous other tweaks and changes for improving the game. | # You will be asked whether you want the basic or plus patch. The basic patch focuses primarily on bug fixes and some additions to the original game that were disabled in the vanilla installation, but are not game changing. The plus patch adds numerous other tweaks and changes for improving the game. | ||
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# You're done. Go ahead and run the game. It is normal for the opening cinematics to be broken at this point. Should you want to re-enable them, right click vampire.exe in the default folder and check "Disable visual themes" and "Disable desktop composition." If their absence doesn't bother you just press ESC or click until the main menu appears. | # You're done. Go ahead and run the game. It is normal for the opening cinematics to be broken at this point. Should you want to re-enable them, right click vampire.exe in the default folder and check "Disable visual themes" and "Disable desktop composition." If their absence doesn't bother you just press ESC or click until the main menu appears. | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Supported as of [[#Unofficial Patch|Unofficial Patch]] 8.9 . Visuals are Stretched unless "Widescreen" is enabled in the video options. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
| − | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = Can be altered using the developer console. Default value is 75. |
| + | See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]] | ||
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
|windowed notes = Run a game with <code>-sw</code> parameter. | |windowed notes = Run a game with <code>-sw</code> parameter. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| + | ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| + | {{Fixbox/fix|Changing the Field of View}} | ||
| + | # In your Steam Library, right click on the game and select <code>Properties</code> . | ||
| + | # Choose <code>Set launch options</code> . | ||
| + | # Add <code>-console</code> and click <code>OK</code> . | ||
| + | # Start up the game, close the console and load up a save. | ||
| + | # Reopen the console using {{key|~}} . | ||
| + | # Input <code>fov #</code> . Replace <code>#</code> with your desired FOV. | ||
| + | # To get rid of the console, type <code>showinventory</code> to bring up the inventory, then close it with {{key|Esc}} . | ||
| + | # Save your game. The FOV is now altered for this save. | ||
| + | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]=== | ||
{{ii}} By default the game does not have anti-aliasing support. | {{ii}} By default the game does not have anti-aliasing support. | ||
Revision as of 14:56, 4 May 2014
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| Developers | |
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| Troika Games | |
| Publishers | |
| Activision | |
| Engines | |
| Source | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | November 16, 2004 |
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Key points
- Installing latest version of Unofficial Fan Patch is highly recommended.
General information
Availability
Essential improvements
Patches
Unofficial Patch
The fan-made Unofficial Patch removes many bugs and adds multiple features like widescreen support. It can be downloaded here.
The Unofficial Patch is available in two flavors: Basic and Plus. The Basic version consists of bugfixes that do not dramatically alter Troika's vision for the game. The Plus version makes more significant changes including the reintroduction of cut content and numerous other improvements that go above and beyond what the developers may have intended.
Note: Due to its regular update schedule, not all versions of the Unofficial Patch will be compatible with all mods.
| Instructions |
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True Patch
An alternate to the "Unofficial patch" the "true patch" is a purist patch, meaning that it only makes bugfixes and tries to preserve an experience as close as possible to the original game. It can be downloaded here. LINK IS NOT SAFE FOR WORK
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2600/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2600/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Field of view (FOV)
| Instructions |
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Anti-aliasing (AA)
- By default the game does not have anti-aliasing support.
| Instructions |
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| Instructions |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Issues fixed
Black screen during intros / movies
| Instructions |
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Missing Textures
| Instructions |
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Unable to run, less that 15mb memory available
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Voices and Sound Effects have low quality surround/echo
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Input Lag
| Instructions |
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System requirements
| Windows | ||
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| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 98, ME, 2000, XP | |
| Processor (CPU) | 1.2 GHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | ||
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 4.7 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible |
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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 (2600) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.