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Revision as of 01:50, 30 July 2018
Template:Infobox game/row/osxporterWarnings
- 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
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
Source |
DRM |
Notes |
Keys |
OS |
Retail |
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TAGES DRM. Released on multiple CDs, later editions on 1 DVD. Patch 1.3 removes the copy protection. |
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- This game is no longer available digitally.[3]
Essential improvements
Patches
- All patches include previous patch updates.
Official patches
- Patch 1.3
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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- Go to
<path-to-game>\Video\
- Delete or rename
alien.bik , nvidia.bik and ubi.bik files.
- Download the blank video file
- Move the file to
<path-to-game>\Video\
- Create two copies of this file in the same location.
- Rename all three blank video files respectively to
alien.bik , nvidia.bik and ubi.bik
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Save game data location
- No save game cloud syncing information; you can edit this page to add it.
Video settings
Template:Video settings
- Cursor is upscaled.
Set resolution[6][4]
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- Go to the configuration file(s) location.
- Open
XIII.ini .
- Change
FullscreenViewportX=800 and FullscreenViewportY=600 to your desired resolution.
- Save your changes.
- 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
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- Requires starting a new profile.
Set field of view[citation needed]
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- Go to the configuration file(s) location.
- Open
DefUser.ini .
- Find
DesiredFOV=85.000000 and DefaultFOV=85.000000 .
- Change
85 to your desired FOV.
- Save your changes.
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Force windowed mode[citation needed]
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- Download and run DxWnd.
- Click on Edit, then Add.
- Set the name and executable path.
- Set Do not notify on task switch.
- Set the window position and size.
- Set Desktop for borderless fullscreen windowed.
- Click on Input tab, set Cursor clipper to Locked.
- Click OK, then File and Save.
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Disable Vsync[citation needed]
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- Go to the configuration file(s) location.
- Open
XIII.ini .
- Change
UseVSync=True to UseVSync=False
- Save your changes.
- Enabled by default, poorly implemented, causes issues with frame rate pacing, as well as with severe input lag. Enable in control panel for best results.
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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).
- Requires starting a new profile.
Disable mouse smoothing[citation needed]
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- Go to the configuration file(s) location.
- Open
DefUser.ini .
- Change
bMaxMouseSmoothing=True to bMaxMouseSmoothing=False .
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- Requires starting a new profile.
Change mouse sensitivity[citation needed]
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- Go to the configuration file(s) location.
- Open
DefUser.ini .
- Change the values for
MouseX and MouseY to fine-tune your sensitivity.
[Engine.Input]
MouseX=Axis aMouseX Speed=6.0
MouseY=Axis aMouseY Speed=6.0
[Engine.PlayerInput]
MouseSensitivity=3.00000
Notes
- It's not recommended to adjust
MouseSensitivity as the in-game slider may override it.
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Audio settings
Template:Audio settings
Localizations
Language |
UI |
Audio |
Sub |
Notes |
English |
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Polish |
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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
Connection types
Ports
Protocol |
Port(s) and/or port range(s)[8] |
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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- Open the console with F2 when in-game.
- Enter
SWITCHLEVEL <level> , replacing <level> with one of the internal level identifiers listed here.
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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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- Download and extract dgVoodoo.
- Open the
MS folder and copy the contents to <path-to-game>\system\ .
- Run
dgVoodooCpl.exe .
- Click on "Add" and select
<path-to-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" and "dgVoodoo Watermark" and click OK.
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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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- Create a folder on Desktop named "XIII".
- Inside "XIII" folder, create folders named "cd 1", "cd 2", "cd 3", and "cd 4".
- 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
setup.exe 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
setup.exe 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
- Putting XIII in compatibility mode for "Windows XP (Service Pack 2)" crashes less & helps performance while running the game.
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Left click leaves game
- Left mouse click causes focus change away from the fullscreen window back to your desktop.
Game runs in slow motion
- The game runs with a blurred, slow frame rate.
Game will not start in fullscreen
Game will not run in fullscreen[citation needed]
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- Go to the configuration file(s) location.
- Open
XIII.ini .
- Find the line
ReduceMouseLag=True and replace the line with the following:
ReduceMouseLag=False
Or
- Go to the configuration file(s) location.
- Open
XIII.ini .
- 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
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Game crashes and starting problems
Game crashes and starting problems[citation needed]
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- Start the game.
- While in main menu minimize the game by pressing Alt+Tab ↹.
- Open the Task Manager (crtl+alt+del)and click on the "Process" tab.
- Right click "xiii.exe" and click on "Set Affinity".
- Make sure only "CPU 0" is selected.
Notes
- The game now runs only on one processor and should work without any crashes.
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Issues with dedicated server
Server launcher doesn't work
- Patch 1.3 causes many problems with the dedicated server launcher.
Failed to register the game server
- When hosting a dedicated server, it tries to connect to an inactive master server.
Other information
API
Technical specs |
Supported |
Notes |
Direct3D |
8 |
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Executable |
32-bit |
64-bit |
Notes |
Windows |
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macOS (OS X) | |
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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
References