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{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
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|cover        = XIII cover.jpg
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|cover        = XIII Cover.png
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Ubisoft Paris}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Ubisoft Paris}}
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'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
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{{--}} Official master server for online multiplayer shut down in 2012<ref>[https://support.ubi.com/en-GB/faqs/000018665 Multiplayer availability on PC]</ref><ref>[https://support.ubi.com/de-DE/Faqs/000011520 Multiplayer wurde eingestellt!]</ref> — [[#Network|alternatives]] are available, though.
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{{--}} Official master server for online multiplayer shut down in 2012<ref>[https://support.ubi.com/faqs/000018665 Ubisoft Support - Multiplayer availability on PC]</ref><ref>[https://support.ubi.com/faqs/000011520 Ubisoft Support - Multiplayer wurde eingestellt!]</ref> — [[#Network|alternative master server]] is available.
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
 
{{GOG.com links|1207658920|xiii}}
 
{{GOG.com links|1207658920|xiii}}
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{{mm}} [https://www.insidexiii.com/ InsideXIII] - A fan site for the game
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check | {{DRM|TAGES}}.<br />Released on multiple CDs, later editions on 1 DVD.<br />Patch 1.3 removes the copy protection. | | Windows, OS X }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check | {{DRM|TAGES}} <br /> Released on multiple CDs, later editions on 1 DVD. <br /> Patch 1.3 removes the copy protection. | | Windows, OS X }}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} This game is no longer available digitally.<ref>[https://twitter.com/GOGcom/status/285002047672184833 GOG.com Twitter]</ref>
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{{ii}} This game is no longer available digitally.<ref>[https://twitter.com/GOGcom/status/285002047672184833 Twitter - GOG.com]</ref>
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Patches===
 
===Patches===
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{{ii}} All patches include previous patch updates.
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{{ii}} All patches include previous patch updates (except for patch 1.5).
  
 
====Official patches====
 
====Official patches====
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====Unofficial patches====
 
====Unofficial patches====
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{{ii}} [http://xiii.opaquit.com/downloads.php Unofficial Patch 1.4] by Opaquit (Recommended)
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{{ii}} [https://xiii.opaquit.com/downloads.php Patch 1.4] by Opaquit
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{{ii}} [http://theoutlawdad.com/XIII_FILES/XIII.1.5.patch.zip Unofficial Patch 1.5] by icE.MaN & Andrejsky
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{{ii}} [https://www.moddb.com/games/xiii/downloads/xiii-all-in-one-installer Patch 1.4.2] by Arthur (recommended)
 +
{{ii}} [https://www.moddb.com/games/xiii/downloads/unofficial-xiii-patch-15 Patch 1.5] by icE.MaN & Andrejsky
  
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
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{{Fixbox|description=Replace video files|ref=<ref name="Orzelek303">{{Refcheck|user=Orzelek303|date=2018-04-13}}</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Download and install [[#Patches|unofficial patch 1.4.2]]|ref=<ref name="ModDB">[https://www.moddb.com/games/xiii/downloads/xiii-all-in-one-installer Mod DB - XIII All-In-One Installer (HD / Multiplayer ready)] - from patch description</ref>}}
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# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Video\</code>
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−
# Delete or rename <code>alien.bik</code>, <code>nvidia.bik</code> and <code>ubi.bik</code> files.
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{{Fixbox|description=Replace video files|ref=<ref name="Orzelek303">{{Refcheck|user=Orzelek303|date=2018-09-14}}</ref>|fix=
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# Go to {{code|{{p|game}}\Video\}}
 +
# Delete or rename the files {{code|alien.bik}}, {{code|nvidia.bik}} and {{code|ubi.bik}}
 
# Download the [https://github.com/esc0rtd3w/blank-intro-videos/blob/master/blank.bik blank video file]
 
# Download the [https://github.com/esc0rtd3w/blank-intro-videos/blob/master/blank.bik blank video file]
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# Move the file to <code>{{p|game}}\Video\</code>
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# Move the file to {{code|{{p|game}}\Video\}}
 
# Create two copies of this file in the same location.
 
# Create two copies of this file in the same location.
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# 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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# Rename all three blank video files respectively to {{code|alien.bik}}, {{code|nvidia.bik}} and {{code|ubi.bik}}
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}}
 
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{{Fixbox|description=Install [[#Patches|Unofficial Patch 1.4]]|ref=<ref>[http://xiii.opaquit.com/downloads.php From patch description: "Removes the nVidia and Alienware startup logos"]</ref>|fix=
 
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{{ii}} The Ubisoft logo will still be displayed.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\system\}}
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{{Game data/config| Windows | {{p|game}}\system\ }}
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{{Game data/config|OS X|}}
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{{Game data/config| OS X | }}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\save\}}
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{{Game data/saves| Windows | {{p|game}}\save\ }}
−
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}}
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{{Game data/saves| OS X | }}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
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{{--}} Cursor is upscaled.
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{{Fixbox|description=Download and install [[#Patches|unofficial patch 1.4.2]]|ref=<ref name="ModDB" />}}
  
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{{Fixbox|description=Set resolution|ref=<ref name="Orzelek303">{{Refcheck|user=Orzelek303|date=2018-04-13}}</ref><ref>[http://www.wsgf.org/dr/xiii XIII | WSGF]</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Modify {{code|XIII.ini}}|ref=<ref name="Orzelek303" /><ref name="WSGF">[http://www.wsgf.org/dr/xiii WSGF - XIII]</ref>|fix=
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
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# Open {{file|XIII.ini}}.
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# Open the {{code|XIII.ini}} file with Notepad or other text editor.
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# Change <code>FullscreenViewportX=800</code> and <code>FullscreenViewportY=600</code> to your desired resolution.
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# Change the values of <code>FullscreenViewportX=800</code> and <code>FullscreenViewportY=600</code> to your desired resolution.
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# Save your changes.
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# Save the changes.
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{{ii}} For perfect {{term|Hor+}} behavior, [[#Field of view (FOV)|set the field of view]] according to the given aspect ratio or resolution:
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# For perfect {{term|Hor+}} behavior, [[#Field of view (FOV)|set the field of view]] according to the given aspect ratio or resolution:
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*16:9 - 101.4
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* 16:9 - 101.4
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*16:10 - 95.43
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* 16:10 - 95.43
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*2560x1080 - 116.91
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* 2560x1080 - 116.91
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*1366x768 - 101.43
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* 1366x768 - 101.43
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*1360x768 - 101.18
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* 1360x768 - 101.18
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'''Notes'''
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{{--}} Cursor is upscaled.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{--}} Requires starting a new profile.
 
{{--}} Requires starting a new profile.
  
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{{Fixbox|description=Set field of view|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Modify {{code|DefUser.ini}}|ref=<ref name="WSGF" />|fix=
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
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# Open {{file|DefUser.ini}}.
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# Open the {{code|DefUser.ini}} file with Notepad or other text editor.
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# Find <code>DesiredFOV=85.000000</code> and <code>DefaultFOV=85.000000</code>.
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# Change the values of <code>DesiredFOV=85.000000</code> and <code>DefaultFOV=85.000000</code> to your desired FOV.
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# Change <code>85</code> to your desired FOV.
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# Save the changes.
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# Save your changes.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
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{{Fixbox|description=Force windowed mode|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Use unofficial patch 1.4.2|ref=<ref name="ModDB" />|fix=
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# Download and run [https://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/ DxWnd].
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# Download and install [[#Patches|unofficial patch 1.4.2]]
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# Toggle with {{key|F11}}
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}}
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 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use DxWnd|ref=<ref name="24.67.29.101">{{Refcheck|user=24.67.29.101|date=2016-11-24}}</ref>|fix=
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# Download and run [https://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/ DxWnd]
 
# Click on '''Edit''', then '''Add'''.
 
# Click on '''Edit''', then '''Add'''.
 
# Set the name and executable path.
 
# Set the name and executable path.
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===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]===
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{{Fixbox|description=Disable Vsync|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Modify {{code|XIII.ini}}|ref=<ref name="24.67.29.101" />|fix=
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
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# Open {{file|XIII.ini}}.
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# Open the {{code|XIII.ini}} file with Notepad or other text editor.
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# Change <code>UseVSync=True</code> to <code>UseVSync=False</code>
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# Change the value of <code>UseVSync=True</code> to <code>False</code>
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# Save your changes.
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# Save the changes.
 
{{ii}} Enabled by default, poorly implemented, causes issues with frame rate pacing, stuttering, as well as with severe input lag. Enable in control panel for best results.
 
{{ii}} Enabled by default, poorly implemented, causes issues with frame rate pacing, stuttering, as well as with severe input lag. Enable in control panel for best results.
 
}}
 
}}
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|mouse sensitivity notes  = See [[#Mouse sensitivity|Mouse sensitivity]].
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  = See [[#Mouse sensitivity|Mouse sensitivity]].
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu                = true
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|mouse menu notes          = Mouse is barely usable unless you use 125hz polling rate. A high DPI also helps
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|mouse menu notes          = Mouse is barely usable unless you use 125 Hz polling rate. A high DPI also helps.
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
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{{--}} Requires starting a new profile.
 
{{--}} Requires starting a new profile.
  
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{{Fixbox|description=Disable mouse smoothing|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Modify {{code|DefUser.ini}}|ref=<ref name="Stereo3D">{{Refcheck|user=Stereo3D|date=2017-06-07}}</ref>|fix=
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
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# Open {{file|DefUser.ini}}.
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# Open the {{code|DefUser.ini}} file with Notepad or other text editor.
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# Change <code>bMaxMouseSmoothing=True</code> to <code>bMaxMouseSmoothing=False</code>.
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# Change the value of <code>bMaxMouseSmoothing=True</code> to <code>False</code>
 +
# Save the changes.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{--}} Requires starting a new profile.
 
{{--}} Requires starting a new profile.
  
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{{Fixbox|description=Change mouse sensitivity|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Modify {{code|DefUser.ini}}|ref=<ref name="Stereo3D" />|fix=
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
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# Open {{file|DefUser.ini}}.
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# Open the {{code|DefUser.ini}} file with Notepad or other text editor.
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# Change the values for <code>MouseX</code> and <code>MouseY</code> to fine-tune your sensitivity.
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# Change the values of <code>MouseX=Axis aMouseX Speed=6.0</code>, <code>MouseY=Axis aMouseY Speed=6.0</code> and <code>MouseSensitivity=3.00000</code> to fine-tune your sensitivity.
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<pre>[Engine.Input]
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# Save the changes.
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MouseX=Axis aMouseX Speed=6.0
 
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MouseY=Axis aMouseY Speed=6.0
 
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[Engine.PlayerInput]
 
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MouseSensitivity=3.00000</pre>
 
  
 
'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
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{{Audio settings
 
{{Audio settings
 
|separate volume          = false
 
|separate volume          = false
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|separate volume notes    = Music can only be on/off.
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|separate volume notes    = music (toggle only), sound volume
 
|surround sound          = false
 
|surround sound          = false
 
|surround sound notes    =  
 
|surround sound notes    =  
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  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
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  |notes    =  
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  |notes    = Choose when installing [[#Patches|unofficial patch 1.4.2]].
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  |fan      =
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  |fan      = yes
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|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |language  = Polish
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  |language  = Czech
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
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  |notes    = Local retail version only.
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  |notes    = Choose when installing [[#Patches|unofficial patch 1.4.2]].
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  |fan      =
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  |fan      = yes
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|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
−
  |notes    =  
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  |notes    = Choose when installing [[#Patches|unofficial patch 1.4.2]].
 
  |fan      = yes
 
  |fan      = yes
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|fan notes = Choose when installing unofficial patch 1.5, [https://www.moddb.com/games/xiii/downloads/unofficial-xiii-patch-15 download].
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
−
  |notes    =  
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  |notes    = Choose when installing [[#Patches|unofficial patch 1.4.2]].
 
  |fan      = yes
 
  |fan      = yes
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|fan notes = Choose when installing unofficial patch 1.5, [https://www.moddb.com/games/xiii/downloads/unofficial-xiii-patch-15 download].
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
−
  |notes    =  
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  |notes    = Choose when installing [[#Patches|unofficial patch 1.4.2]].
 
  |fan      = yes
 
  |fan      = yes
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  |fan notes = Choose when installing unofficial patch 1.5, [https://www.moddb.com/games/xiii/downloads/unofficial-xiii-patch-15 download].
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}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Polish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
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|subtitles = true
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  |notes     = Local retail release only.
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|fan      =
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |audio    = no
 
  |audio    = no
 
  |subtitles = yes
 
  |subtitles = yes
−
  |notes    =  
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  |notes    = Choose when installing [[#Patches|unofficial patch 1.4.2]].
 
  |fan      = yes
 
  |fan      = yes
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|fan notes = Choose when installing unofficial patch 1.5, [https://www.moddb.com/games/xiii/downloads/unofficial-xiii-patch-15 download].
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Network==
 
==Network==
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{{--}} Official master server that tracked actual online games has been shut down. Hosting servers and joining them via the in-game menu is impossible.
 
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
|local play          =  
 
|local play          =  
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|online play players  = 8
 
|online play players  = 8
 
|online play modes    = Versus
 
|online play modes    = Versus
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|online play notes    = Host externally your own dedicated server or join to another via the direct IP. <br /> [http://xiii.opaquit.com/2018.php Opaquit's experimental 24/7 server] is available. <br /> [https://www.insidexiii.com/servers.php InsideXIII's master server] is available.
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|online play notes    = Download and install [https://www.moddb.com/games/xiii/downloads/xiii-all-in-one-installer XIII+]<ref name="ModDB" /> <br /> A list of running game servers can be found [https://www.insidexiii.com/servers.php here]
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
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|dedicated notes    = See [[#Issues with dedicated server|Issues with dedicated server]].
 
|dedicated notes    = See [[#Issues with dedicated server|Issues with dedicated server]].
 
|self-hosting      = true
 
|self-hosting      = true
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|self-hosting notes = Use {{code|{{p|game}}\system\ServerLauncher.exe}}
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|self-hosting notes = Use {{code|{{p|game}}\system\ServerLauncher.exe}} <br /> Alternatively, you can [https://www.insidexiii.com/servers.php#host host the server from the command line]
 
|direct ip          = hackable
 
|direct ip          = hackable
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|direct ip notes    = Open the console ({{key|F2}}) and use <code>SWITCHLEVEL</code> followed by the IP and port.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151213130639/https://wiki.beyondunreal.com/Legacy:Console_Commands/Admin_Console_Commands|title=Unreal Wiki - Legacy:Console Commands/Admin Console Commands|date=2015-12-13}}</ref> Alternatively, you can use [https://xiii.opaquit.com/downloads-czokl/xiii_ip_join_version_ii_by_arthur_muszynski.exe XIII IP Join]
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|direct ip notes    = Open the console ({{key|F2}}) and use <code>SWITCHLEVEL</code> followed by the IP and port.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151213130639/https://wiki.beyondunreal.com/Legacy:Console_Commands/Admin_Console_Commands|title=Unreal Wiki - Legacy:Console Commands/Admin Console Commands|date=2015-12-13}}</ref> <br /> Alternatively, you can use [https://xiii.opaquit.com/downloads-czokl/xiii_ip_join_version_ii_by_arthur_muszynski.exe XIII IP Join]
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Network/Ports|ref=<ref>[https://support.ubi.com/de-DE/Faqs/000008998/Ports-f%C3%BCr-XIII-Multiplayer-1364550007983 Ubisoft Support - Ports für XIII Multiplayer]</ref>
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{{Network/Ports|ref=<ref>[https://support.ubi.com/faqs/000008998 Ubisoft Support - Ports für XIII Multiplayer]</ref>
 
|tcp  =  
 
|tcp  =  
 
|udp  = 7099, 7777
 
|udp  = 7099, 7777
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==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
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===Checkpoints are not saved permanently===
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===4-CD installation problem===
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{{ii}} 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.<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/xiii/are_you_kidding_me/page1 Are you kidding me?!, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref> Loading any level manually can be done if needed.
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{{ii}} '''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.
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{{Fixbox|description=Use level switcher|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
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# Open the console with {{key|F2}} when in-game.
 
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# Enter <code>SWITCHLEVEL <level></code>, replacing <level> with one of the internal level identifiers listed [https://www.gog.com/forum/xiii/skipping_levels/post3 here].
 
−
}}
 
  
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===Run the game at screen refresh rate===
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{{Fixbox|description=4-CD installation problem|ref=<ref name="Potion802">{{Refcheck|user=Potion802|date=2012-11-22}}</ref>|fix=
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{{--}} Fullscreen mode defaults to 60&nbsp;Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that.
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# Create a folder on Desktop named {{code|XIII}}
−
 
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# Inside {{code|XIII}} folder, create folders named {{code|CD 1}}, {{code|CD 2}}, {{code|CD 3}}, and {{code|CD 4}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Set screen refresh rate|ref={{cn|date=June 2017}}|fix=
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# Copy the entire CD to each of their respective folders, e.g. CD 1 to the {{code|CD 1}} folder, and so on.
−
# Download and extract [http://dege.fw.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo].
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# Open the Task Manager ({{key|Ctrl|Shift|Esc}}) and go to '''Processes'''.
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# Open the <code>MS</code> folder and copy the contents to <code>{{p|game}}\system\</code>.
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# Start {{code|setup.exe}} in the {{code|CD 1}} folder.
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# Run <code>dgVoodooCpl.exe</code>.
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# In the Task Manager you'll notice a bunch of new processes start up, when this happens change the name of the {{code|setup.exe}} to something else, e.g. to {{code|abc.exe}}
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# Click on "Add" and select <code>{{p|game}}\system\</code>.
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# Installation of CD 1 will continue.
−
# Enable "Enumerate refresh rates".
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# When it asks for CD 2, change whatever you named the {{code|setup.exe}} back to {{code|setup.exe}}
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# Go to the DirectX tab.
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# Follow the rest of the installation instructions.
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# Set the resolution from the list (e.g. 1920x1080, 119Hz).
 
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# Uncheck "Disable Alt-Enter to toggle screen state"<!--avoids Alt+Tab crash?--> and "dgVoodoo Watermark" and click OK.
 
−
}}
 
−
 
 
−
===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?
 
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(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.
 
−
 
 
−
{{Fixbox|description=4-CD Installation Problem|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
−
#Create a folder on Desktop named "XIII".
 
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#Inside "XIII" folder, create folders named "cd 1", "cd 2", "cd 3", and "cd 4".
 
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#Copy the entire CD to each of their respective folders, e.g. CD 1 to the "cd 1" folder, and so on.
 
−
#Open "Windows Task Manager" and go to "Processes".
 
−
#Start <code>setup.exe</code> in the "cd 1" folder.
 
−
#In the task manager you'll notice a bunch of new processes start up, when this happens '''change the name of the <code>setup.exe</code> to something else, e.g. to jd.exe'''.
 
−
#Installation of CD 1 will continue.
 
−
#When it asks for CD 2, '''change whatever you named the setup.exe back to setup.exe'''.
 
−
#Follow the rest of the installation instructions.
 
  
 
'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
−
{{ii}} Putting XIII in compatibility mode for "Windows XP (Service Pack 2)" crashes less & helps performance while running the game.
+
{{ii}} Putting XIII in compatibility mode for "Windows XP (Service Pack 2)" crashes less and helps performance while running the game.
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
===Left click leaves game===
+
===Game crashes and starting problems===
−
{{--}} Left mouse click causes focus change away from the fullscreen window back to your desktop.
+
{{Fixbox|description=Set CPU affinity|ref=<ref name="Keith" />|fix=
−
 
+
# Launch the game.
−
{{Fixbox|description=Set [[#Windowed|windowed]] mode|ref=<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/GameDeals/comments/184k7m/gog_ultimate_square_enix_50_off_all_squeenix/c8btjr4?context=3</ref>}}
+
# While in main menu minimize the game ({{key|Alt|Tab}}).
−
 
+
# Open the Task Manager ({{key|Ctrl|Shift|Esc}}) and click on the '''Processes''' tab.
−
===Game runs in slow motion===
+
# Right click '''xiii.exe''' and click on '''Set Affinity'''.
−
{{--}} The game runs with a blurred, slow frame rate.
+
# Make sure only '''CPU 0''' is selected.
−
 
 
−
{{Fixbox|description=Game Runs in Slow Motion|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
−
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
−
# Open {{file|XIII.ini}}.
 
−
# Change <code>UseVSync=True</code> to <code>UseVSync=False</code>
 
−
# Download [http://coding.hanfling.de/launch/release/Launch-UnrealTournament436-1.0.zip Sebastian 'Hanfling' Kaufel's UnrealEngine Custom Launchers]
 
−
# Rename {{file|XIII.int}}.
 
−
# Extract {{file|Launch.int}} from Custom Launchers archive to <code>{{p|game}}/system</code>
 
−
# Rename {{file|Launch.int}} to {{file|XIII.int}}.
 
  
 
'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
−
{{ii}} VSync can be re-enabled manually in the graphics adapter settings (Nvidia or AMD Catalyst Control Panel).
+
{{ii}} The game now runs only on one processor and should work without any crashes.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Game will not start in fullscreen===
 
===Game will not start in fullscreen===
−
{{Fixbox|description=Game will not run in fullscreen|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Modify {{code|XIII.ini}}|ref=<ref name="99.35.195.229">{{Refcheck|user=99.35.195.229|date=2015-08-30}}</ref><ref name="186.151.61.9">{{Refcheck|user=186.151.61.9|date=2017-02-23}}</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 the {{code|XIII.ini}} file with Notepad or other text editor.
−
#Find the line <code>ReduceMouseLag=True</code> and replace the line with the following:
+
# Change the value of <code>ReduceMouseLag=True</code> to <code>False</code>
−
<pre>ReduceMouseLag=False</pre>
+
# Save the changes.
 
Or
 
Or
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
−
# Open {{file|XIII.ini}}.
+
# Open the {{code|XIII.ini}} file with Notepad or other text editor.
−
#Find the section <code>D3DDrv.D3DRenderDevice</code> and replace the contents with the following:
+
# Find the section <code>D3DDrv.D3DRenderDevice</code> and replace the contents with the following:
 
<pre>DetailTextures=False
 
<pre>DetailTextures=False
 
HighDetailActors=False
 
HighDetailActors=False
Line 483: Line 454:
 
SkyboxHack=False
 
SkyboxHack=False
 
LowQualityTerrain=True</pre>
 
LowQualityTerrain=True</pre>
 +
<ol start="4">
 +
<li>Save the changes.</li>
 +
</ol>
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
===Game crashes and starting problems===
+
===Game runs in slow motion===
−
{{Fixbox|description=Game crashes and starting problems|ref={{cn|date=August 2015}}|fix=
+
{{ii}} The game runs with a blurred, slow frame rate.
−
#Start the game.
+
 
−
#While in main menu minimize the game by pressing {{key|Alt|Tab}}.
+
{{Fixbox|description=Download and install [[#Patches|unofficial patch 1.4.2]]|ref=<ref name="ModDB" />}}
−
#Open the Task Manager (crtl+alt+del)and click on the "Process" tab.
+
 
−
#Right click "xiii.exe" and click on  "Set Affinity".
+
{{Fixbox|description=Use UnrealEngine Custom Launcher|ref=<ref name="60.240.230.253">{{Refcheck|user=60.240.230.253|date=2013-06-16}}</ref>|fix=
−
#Make sure only "CPU 0" is selected.
+
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 +
# Open the {{code|XIII.ini}} file with Notepad or other text editor.
 +
# Change the value of <code>UseVSync=True</code> to <code>False</code>
 +
# Save the changes.
 +
# Rename the {{code|XIII.int}} file.
 +
# Download the [http://coding.hanfling.de/launch/release/Launch-UnrealTournament436-1.0.zip file]
 +
# Extract the {{code|Launch.int}} file from the download to {{code|{{p|game}}\system\}}
 +
# Rename the {{code|Launch.int}} file to {{code|XIII.int}}
  
 
'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
−
{{ii}} The game now runs only on one processor and should work without any crashes.
+
{{ii}} Vsync can be re-enabled manually in the graphics adapter settings (Nvidia or AMD Catalyst Control Panel).
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Left click leaves game===
 +
{{ii}} Left mouse click causes focus change away from the fullscreen window back to your desktop.
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Set [[#Windowed|windowed mode]]|ref=<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/GameDeals/comments/184k7m/gog_ultimate_square_enix_50_off_all_squeenix/c8btjr4?context=3 Reddit - GameDeals - GoG "Ultimate Square Enix" - 50% off all Squeenix Titles]</ref>}}
 +
 
 +
===Checkpoints are not saved permanently===
 +
{{ii}} 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. Loading any level manually can be done if needed.
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use <code>SWITCHLEVEL</code> followed by the [https://www.gog.com/forum/xiii/skipping_levels/post3 internal level identifier] in the in-game console ({{key|F2}})|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/xiii/are_you_kidding_me/page1 GOG.com - Forum - Are you kidding me?!]</ref>}}
 +
 
 +
===Run the game at screen refresh rate===
 +
{{ii}} Fullscreen mode defaults to 60 Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that.
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo 2|ref=<ref name="Keith">{{Refcheck|user=Keith|date=2018-03-27}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Download and extract [http://dege.fw.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo 2]
 +
# Open the {{code|MS}} folder and copy the contents to {{code|{{p|game}}\system\}}
 +
# Run {{code|dgVoodooCpl.exe}}
 +
# Click on '''Add''' and select {{code|{{p|game}}\system\}}
 +
# Enable '''Enumerate refresh rates'''.
 +
# Go to the '''DirectX''' tab.
 +
# Set the resolution from the list (e.g. 1920x1080, 119Hz).
 +
# Uncheck '''Disable Alt-Enter to toggle screen state''' <!--avoids Alt+Tab crash?--> and '''dgVoodoo Watermark''' and click '''OK'''.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Issues with dedicated server===
 
===Issues with dedicated server===
 
====Server launcher doesn't work====
 
====Server launcher doesn't work====
−
{{--}} Patch 1.3 causes many problems with the dedicated server launcher.
+
{{ii}} 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 Opaquit's XIII Files - XIII Downloads] - from patch description: "Dedicated servers work again, just like with version 1.0"</ref>}}
+
{{Fixbox|description=Download and install [[#Patches|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="Orzelek303">{{Refcheck|user=Orzelek303|date=2018-04-13}}</ref>|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Modify {{code|XIII.ini}}|ref=<ref name="Orzelek303" />|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 with Notepad or other text editor.
−
# Delete the <code>ServerActors=IpDrv.RegisterServerToUbiCom</code> line.
+
# Delete the <code>ServerActors=IpDrv.RegisterServerToUbiCom</code> line or insert a semicolon ({{key|semicolon}}) before it.
 
# Save the changes.
 
# Save the changes.
 
}}
 
}}
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|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
−
|minOS    = 98, ME
+
|minOS    = 98
 
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium III 700 MHz
 
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium III 700 MHz
 
|minRAM  = 128 MB
 
|minRAM  = 128 MB
Line 565: Line 570:
 
|minDX    = 8.1
 
|minDX    = 8.1
 
|minVRAM  = 32 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 32 MB
 +
|minaudio = DirectX compatible 16-bit sound card
  
−
|recOS    = 2000, XP
+
|recOS    = ME, 2000, XP
 
|recCPU  = Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz
 
|recCPU  = Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz
 
|recRAM  = 256 MB
 
|recRAM  = 256 MB
−
|recHD    =  
+
|recHD    = 2.5 GB
 
|recGPU  =  
 
|recGPU  =  
 +
|recDX    =
 
|recVRAM  = 64 MB
 
|recVRAM  = 64 MB
 +
|recaudio =
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Revision as of 04:54, 14 September 2018

XIII
XIII cover
Developers
Ubisoft Paris
macOS (OS X) Zonic Limited
Publishers
Ubisoft
OS X Feral Interactive
Engines
Unreal Engine 2
Release dates
Windows November 18, 2003
macOS (OS X) June 5, 2004
XIII guide on StrategyWiki
XIII on Wikipedia
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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] — alternative master server is available.

General information

GOG.com Community Discussions
GOG.com Support Page
InsideXIII - A fan site for the game

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
 TAGES DRM
Released on multiple CDs, later editions on 1 DVD.
Patch 1.3 removes the copy protection.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
This game is no longer available digitally.[3]

Essential improvements

Patches

All patches include previous patch updates (except for patch 1.5).

Official patches

Patch 1.3

Unofficial patches

Patch 1.4 by Opaquit
Patch 1.4.2 by Arthur (recommended)
Patch 1.5 by icE.MaN & Andrejsky

Skip intro videos

Download and install unofficial patch 1.4.2[4]
Replace video files[5]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\Video\
  2. Delete or rename the files alien.bik, nvidia.bik and ubi.bik
  3. Download the blank video file
  4. Move the file to <path-to-game>\Video\
  5. Create two copies of this file in the same location.
  6. Rename all three blank video files respectively to alien.bik, nvidia.bik and ubi.bik

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\system\
macOS (OS X)

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\save\
macOS (OS X)

Save game cloud syncing

No save game cloud syncing information; you can edit this page to add it.

Video settings

In-game video settings.
In-game video settings.

Template:Video settings

Widescreen resolution

Download and install unofficial patch 1.4.2[4]
Modify XIII.ini[5][6]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open the XIII.ini file with Notepad or other text editor.
  3. Change the values of FullscreenViewportX=800 and FullscreenViewportY=600 to your desired resolution.
  4. Save the changes.
  5. For perfect Hor+ behavior, set the field of view according to the given aspect ratio or resolution:
  • 16:9 - 101.4
  • 16:10 - 95.43
  • 2560x1080 - 116.91
  • 1366x768 - 101.43
  • 1360x768 - 101.18

Notes

Cursor is upscaled.

Field of view (FOV)

Requires starting a new profile.
Modify DefUser.ini[6]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open the DefUser.ini file with Notepad or other text editor.
  3. Change the values of DesiredFOV=85.000000 and DefaultFOV=85.000000 to your desired FOV.
  4. Save the changes.

Windowed

Use unofficial patch 1.4.2[4]
  1. Download and install unofficial patch 1.4.2
  2. Toggle with F11
Use DxWnd[7]
  1. Download and run DxWnd
  2. Click on Edit, then Add.
  3. Set the name and executable path.
  4. Set Do not notify on task switch.
  5. Set the window position and size.
  6. Set Desktop for borderless fullscreen windowed.
  7. Click on Input tab, set Cursor clipper to Locked.
  8. Click OK, then File and Save.

Vertical sync (Vsync)

Modify XIII.ini[7]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open the XIII.ini file with Notepad or other text editor.
  3. Change the value of UseVSync=True to False
  4. Save the changes.
Enabled by default, poorly implemented, causes issues with frame rate pacing, stuttering, as well as with severe input lag. Enable in control panel for best results.

Input settings

Template:Input settings

  • In-game control settings (1/6).

  • In-game control settings (2/6).

  • In-game control settings (3/6).

  • In-game control settings (4/6).

  • In-game control settings (5/6).

  • In-game control settings (6/6).

Mouse smoothing

Requires starting a new profile.
Modify DefUser.ini[8]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open the DefUser.ini file with Notepad or other text editor.
  3. Change the value of bMaxMouseSmoothing=True to False
  4. Save the changes.

Mouse sensitivity

Requires starting a new profile.
Modify DefUser.ini[8]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open the DefUser.ini file with Notepad or other text editor.
  3. Change the values of MouseX=Axis aMouseX Speed=6.0, MouseY=Axis aMouseY Speed=6.0 and MouseSensitivity=3.00000 to fine-tune your sensitivity.
  4. Save the changes.

Notes

It's not recommended to adjust MouseSensitivity as the in-game slider may override it.

Audio settings

In-game audio settings.
In-game audio settings.

Template:Audio settings

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Choose when installing unofficial patch 1.4.2.
Czech
Choose when installing unofficial patch 1.4.2.
French
Choose when installing unofficial patch 1.4.2.
German
Choose when installing unofficial patch 1.4.2.
Italian
Choose when installing unofficial patch 1.4.2.
Polish
Local retail release only.
Spanish
Choose when installing unofficial patch 1.4.2.

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
8 Versus
Online play
8 Versus
Download and install XIII+[4]
A list of running game servers can be found here

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
See Issues with dedicated server.
Self-hosting
Use <path-to-game>\system\ServerLauncher.exe
Alternatively, you can host the server from the command line
Direct IP
Open the console (F2) and use SWITCHLEVEL followed by the IP and port.[9]
Alternatively, you can use XIII IP Join

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)[10]
UDP 7099, 7777
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

Issues fixed

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[11]
  1. Create a folder on Desktop named XIII
  2. Inside XIII folder, create folders named CD 1, CD 2, CD 3, and CD 4
  3. Copy the entire CD to each of their respective folders, e.g. CD 1 to the CD 1 folder, and so on.
  4. Open the Task Manager (Ctrl+⇧ Shift+Esc) and go to Processes.
  5. Start setup.exe in the CD 1 folder.
  6. In the Task Manager you'll notice a bunch of new processes start up, when this happens change the name of the setup.exe to something else, e.g. to abc.exe
  7. Installation of CD 1 will continue.
  8. When it asks for CD 2, change whatever you named the setup.exe back to setup.exe
  9. Follow the rest of the installation instructions.

Notes

Putting XIII in compatibility mode for "Windows XP (Service Pack 2)" crashes less and helps performance while running the game.

Game crashes and starting problems

Set CPU affinity[12]
  1. Launch the game.
  2. While in main menu minimize the game (Alt+Tab ↹).
  3. Open the Task Manager (Ctrl+⇧ Shift+Esc) and click on the Processes tab.
  4. Right click xiii.exe and click on Set Affinity.
  5. Make sure only CPU 0 is selected.

Notes

The game now runs only on one processor and should work without any crashes.

Game will not start in fullscreen

Modify XIII.ini[13][14]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open the XIII.ini file with Notepad or other text editor.
  3. Change the value of ReduceMouseLag=True to False
  4. Save the changes.

Or

  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open the XIII.ini file with Notepad or other text editor.
  3. Find the section D3DDrv.D3DRenderDevice and replace the contents with the following:
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
  1. Save the changes.

Game runs in slow motion

The game runs with a blurred, slow frame rate.
Download and install unofficial patch 1.4.2[4]
Use UnrealEngine Custom Launcher[15]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open the XIII.ini file with Notepad or other text editor.
  3. Change the value of UseVSync=True to False
  4. Save the changes.
  5. Rename the XIII.int file.
  6. Download the file
  7. Extract the Launch.int file from the download to <path-to-game>\system\
  8. Rename the Launch.int file to XIII.int

Notes

Vsync can be re-enabled manually in the graphics adapter settings (Nvidia or AMD Catalyst Control Panel).

Left click leaves game

Left mouse click causes focus change away from the fullscreen window back to your desktop.
Set windowed mode[16]

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. Loading any level manually can be done if needed.
Use SWITCHLEVEL followed by the internal level identifier in the in-game console (F2)[17]

Run the game at screen refresh rate

Fullscreen mode defaults to 60 Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that.
Use dgVoodoo 2[12]
  1. Download and extract dgVoodoo 2
  2. Open the MS folder and copy the contents to <path-to-game>\system\
  3. Run dgVoodooCpl.exe
  4. Click on Add and select <path-to-game>\system\
  5. Enable Enumerate refresh rates.
  6. Go to the DirectX tab.
  7. Set the resolution from the list (e.g. 1920x1080, 119Hz).
  8. Uncheck Disable Alt-Enter to toggle screen state and dgVoodoo Watermark and click OK.

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[18]

Failed to register the game server

When hosting a dedicated server, it tries to connect to an inactive master server.
Modify XIII.ini[5]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location; <path-to-game>\Server\ when using unofficial patch 1.4.
  2. Open the XIII.ini file with Notepad or other text editor.
  3. Delete the ServerActors=IpDrv.RegisterServerToUbiCom line or insert a semicolon (;) before it.
  4. Save the changes.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 8
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Cutscenes Bink Video 1.5v

System requirements

Windows
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 2.5 GB
Video card (GPU) 32 MB of VRAM
DirectX 8.1 compatible 		64 MB of VRAM
Sound (audio device) DirectX compatible 16-bit sound card

References