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===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Replace video files|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Orzelek303|date=2018- | + | {{Fixbox|description=Replace video files|ref=<ref name="Orzelek303">{{Refcheck|user=Orzelek303|date=2018-04-13}}</ref>|fix= |
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Video\</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Video\</code> | ||
# Delete or rename <code>alien.bik</code>, <code>nvidia.bik</code> and <code>ubi.bik</code> files. | # Delete or rename <code>alien.bik</code>, <code>nvidia.bik</code> and <code>ubi.bik</code> files. | ||
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# Move the file to <code>{{p|game}}\Video\</code> | # Move the file to <code>{{p|game}}\Video\</code> | ||
# Create two copies of this file in the same location. | # Create two copies of this file in the same location. | ||
− | # Rename all three files respectively to <code>alien.bik</code>, <code>nvidia.bik</code> and <code>ubi.bik</code> | + | # Rename all three blank video files respectively to <code>alien.bik</code>, <code>nvidia.bik</code> and <code>ubi.bik</code> |
}} | }} | ||
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|4k ultra hd notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | |4k ultra hd notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | ||
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
− | |fov notes = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]. | + | |fov notes = Default is 85° horizontal. See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]. |
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
|windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | |windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | ||
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{{--}} Cursor is upscaled. | {{--}} Cursor is upscaled. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Set resolution|ref=<ref>[http://www.wsgf.org/dr/xiii XIII | WSGF]</ref>|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set resolution|ref=<ref>[http://www.wsgf.org/dr/xiii XIII | WSGF]</ref><ref name="Orzelek303">{{Refcheck|user=Orzelek303|date=2018-04-13}}</ref>|fix= |
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
# Open {{file|XIII.ini}}. | # Open {{file|XIII.ini}}. | ||
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====Server launcher doesn't work==== | ====Server launcher doesn't work==== | ||
{{--}} Patch 1.3 causes many problems with the dedicated server launcher. | {{--}} Patch 1.3 causes many problems with the dedicated server launcher. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Download and install [https://xiii.opaquit.com/patch.php Unofficial Patch 1.4]|ref=<ref>[https://xiii.opaquit.com/downloads.php | + | {{Fixbox|description=Download and install [https://xiii.opaquit.com/patch.php Unofficial Patch 1.4]|ref=<ref>[https://xiii.opaquit.com/downloads.php Opaquit's XIII Files - XIII Downloads] - from patch description: "Dedicated servers work again, just like with version 1.0"</ref>}} |
====Failed to register the game server==== | ====Failed to register the game server==== | ||
{{ii}} When hosting a dedicated server, it tries to connect to an inactive master server. | {{ii}} When hosting a dedicated server, it tries to connect to an inactive master server. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Modify {{code|XIII.ini}}|ref=<ref name=" | + | {{Fixbox|description=Modify {{code|XIII.ini}}|ref=<ref name="Orzelek303">{{Refcheck|user=Orzelek303|date=2018-04-13}}</ref>|fix= |
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]; {{code|{{p|game}}\Server\}} when using [[#Patches|Unofficial Patch 1.4]] | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]; {{code|{{p|game}}\Server\}} when using [[#Patches|Unofficial Patch 1.4]] | ||
# Open the {{code|XIII.ini}} file. | # Open the {{code|XIII.ini}} file. |
Revision as of 21:45, 13 April 2018
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Developers | |
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Ubisoft Paris | |
Publishers | |
Ubisoft | |
OS X | Feral Interactive |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 2 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 18, 2003 |
macOS (OS X) | June 5, 2004 |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
Key points
- Official master server for online multiplayer shut down in 2012[1][2] — alternatives are available, though.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | TAGES DRM. Released on multiple CDs, later editions on 1 DVD. Patch 1.3 removes the copy protection. |
- This game is no longer available digitally.[3]
Essential improvements
Patches
- All patches include previous patch updates.
Official patches
Unofficial patches
- Unofficial Patch 1.4 by Opaquit (Recommended)
- Unofficial Patch 1.5 by icE.MaN & Andrejsky
Skip intro videos
Replace video files[4] |
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Install Unofficial Patch 1.4[5] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\system\[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\save\[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) |
Save game cloud syncing
- No save game cloud syncing information; you can edit this page to add it.
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
- Cursor is upscaled.
Set resolution[6][4] |
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Field of view (FOV)
- Requires starting a new profile.
Set field of view[citation needed] |
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Windowed
Force windowed mode[citation needed] |
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Vertical sync (Vsync)
Disable Vsync[citation needed] |
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Input settings
Mouse smoothing
- Requires starting a new profile.
Disable mouse smoothing[citation needed] |
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Mouse sensitivity
- Requires starting a new profile.
Change mouse sensitivity[citation needed] |
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[Engine.Input] MouseX=Axis aMouseX Speed=6.0 MouseY=Axis aMouseY Speed=6.0 [Engine.PlayerInput] MouseSensitivity=3.00000 Notes
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Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Polish | Local retail version only. |
Network
- Official master server that tracked actual online games has been shut down. Hosting servers and joining them via the in-game menu is impossible.
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 8 | Versus |
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Online play | 8 | Versus Host externally your own dedicated server or join to another via the direct IP. Opaquit's experimental 24/7 server is available. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | See Issues with dedicated server. | |
Self-hosting | Use <path-to-game>\system\ServerLauncher.exe |
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Direct IP | Open the console (F2) and use SWITCHLEVEL followed by the IP and port.[7] Alternatively, you can use XIII IP Join |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s)[8] |
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UDP | 7099, 7777 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
Checkpoints are not saved permanently
- Checkpoint save only applies when you die during your current play through and does not save your game. You need to quick/manually save it.[9] Loading any level manually can be done if needed.
Use level switcher[citation needed] |
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Run the game at screen refresh rate
- Fullscreen mode defaults to 60 Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that.
Set screen refresh rate[citation needed] |
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4-CD Installation Problem
Only for the 4-CD retail version: This is to fix the pop-up that appears on CD 2, which says: "Delete all configuration and saved games files? (Answering YES will delete the XIII installation folder and all of its content)" Answering Yes or No stops the installation and constantly reappears if you start the installation again.
4-CD Installation Problem[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Left click leaves game
- Left mouse click causes focus change away from the fullscreen window back to your desktop.
Set windowed mode[10] |
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Game runs in slow motion
- The game runs with a blurred, slow frame rate.
Game Runs in Slow Motion[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Game will not start in fullscreen
Game will not run in fullscreen[citation needed] |
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ReduceMouseLag=False Or
DetailTextures=False HighDetailActors=False SuperHighDetailActors=False UsePrecaching=True UseTrilinear=False AdapterNumber=-1 ReduceMouseLag=False UseTripleBuffering=False UseHardwareTL=True UseHardwareVS=True UseCubemaps=False DesiredRefreshRate=75 UseCompressedLightmaps=True UseStencil=True Use16bit=False Use16bitTextures=False MaxPixelShaderVersion=255 UseVSync=False LevelOfAnisotropy=1 DetailTexMipBias=0.800000 DefaultTexMipBias=-0.500000 UseNPatches=False TesselationFactor=1.000000 CheckForOverflow=False AvoidHitches=True OverrideDesktopRefreshRate=True ReportUnusedTextures=False DecompressTextures=False TerrainLOD=0 SkyboxHack=False LowQualityTerrain=True |
Game crashes and starting problems
Game crashes and starting problems[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Issues with dedicated server
Server launcher doesn't work
- Patch 1.3 causes many problems with the dedicated server launcher.
Download and install Unofficial Patch 1.4[11] |
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Failed to register the game server
- When hosting a dedicated server, it tries to connect to an inactive master server.
Modify XIII.ini [4]
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 8 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) |
Middleware | Notes | |
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Cutscenes | Bink Video | 1.5v |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98, ME | 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 700 MHz | Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible | 64 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ Multiplayer availability on PC
- ↑ Multiplayer wurde eingestellt!
- ↑ GOG.com Twitter
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Verified by User:Orzelek303 on 2018-04-13
- ↑ From patch description: "Removes the nVidia and Alienware startup logos"
- ↑ XIII | WSGF
- ↑ Unreal Wiki - Legacy:Console Commands/Admin Console Commands - last accessed on 2015-12-13
- ↑ Ubisoft Support - Ports für XIII Multiplayer
- ↑ Are you kidding me?!, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com
- ↑ https://www.reddit.com/r/GameDeals/comments/184k7m/gog_ultimate_square_enix_50_off_all_squeenix/c8btjr4?context=3
- ↑ Opaquit's XIII Files - XIII Downloads - from patch description: "Dedicated servers work again, just like with version 1.0"