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[jim-jam bongs]

Everything working perfectly for me, bless you Fromurantoowoo.

 

[Ingueferroque]

Besides Steamworks integration, any other changes? Is DSFix still needed?

 

[Gurrry]

anyone else giving away their old cd keys?

 

[banjoted]

Oh, so it was a dll wrapper that was preventing DS to boot up.

Well, it works now.

I'm having boot problems too. How did you fix it?

 

[Ingueferroque]

anyone else giving away their old cd keys?

I find this not acceptable, but whatever.

 

[Juke Joint Jezebel]

Got all the steam achievements after I logged in to GFWL. Can I now avoid logging into GFWL all together now upon start-up?

 

[Quikies83]

Is DSCfix still working? Or is it even needed?

 

[Ferr986]

Use http://ds4windows.com/ instead of x360ce and check off Hide DS4 Controller.

Thanks, but Im still having the same problem (I deleted all x360ce stuff). Guess I'll keep using the 360 pad.

 

[fluffydelusions]

Anyone else planning on replaying now that it has steam support?

 

[firehawk12]

Right now you can get the GWFL + Steamworks Hybrid version if you opt out of the beta, though when i tried signing in it was stuck on the "signing in" graphic before i force closed it.

Can you transfer saves and still opt out of the beta though?

 

[Unai]

Is DSCfix still working? Or is it even needed?

Download the version 23 to have everything back, even 60 FPS.

 

[kabel]

Anyone else planning on replaying now that it has steam support?

I'm planning to try this game out. Have it since Nov 2013.

 

[blainethemono]

Thanks, but Im still having the same problem (I deleted all x360ce stuff). Guess I'll keep using the 360 pad.

Might need to disable other controllers/input devices if they show up in your Game Controllers menu. Always causes problems for me in DS1 and 2 unless the dual shock is the only entry in there

 

[Quikies83]

Download the version 23 to have everything back, even 60 FPS.

DSCfix, not DSfix.
The connectivity patch

 

[Lutherian]

Game crash just after launch. Did follow the steps, my Steam achievements popped and stuff.

Cannot play the game at all, I even deleted every save and config files.

Prepare to Uninstall Edition.

 

[Nzyme32]

So, what are you guys doing? I'm playing Dark Souls on Steam at 60 FPS.

You hero you <3 & boowoo90 (of from software )

 

[zerokoolpsx]

Now I need to download Dark Souls again when I get home. Also need to get my ds3 controller to work on my pc.

 

[Ranger Taffles]

Anyone else planning on replaying now that it has steam support?

Already planned a full replay with a buddy of mine. Hoping for the online multiplayer to work flawlessly this time. My first experience was marred with bad connections for co-op so I'm really counting on that.

 

[Infinite Justice]

Besides Steamworks integration, any other changes? Is DSFix still needed?

Apparently DSFix is still needed and you have to use the newest version if you want the FPS unlock to work again.

Got all the steam achievements after I logged in to GFWL. Can I now avoid logging into GFWL all together now upon start-up?

Yes.

Just opt into the 2.0 beta version (it will download a ~46mb file) and it should work like other steam games.

Can you transfer saves and still opt out of the beta though?

If you already opted in and want out then Yep. That's what i did as an experiment and it ended up in the situation i mentioned in the last post.

Opted back in, ran the game and my saves were still working.

might want to back up data just in case though

 

[Deleted member 125677]

I had to temp remove (the old) DSfix to even get the game running and transfer cheevos and save after the patch, if anyone else has troubles

 

[TP]

Bought digitally and only have a LIVE Access Code
will a game key show up if I download and launch or will I have to buy it again

 

[Durante]

So how is it that durante can patch the game to 60 FPS in a few hours and FROM can't do it officially?

Who said it (that is, boowoo90) wasn't From Software? *cue X Files music*

 

[Booshka]

60 FPS is great and all, but after 1000's of hours playing at almost 30 on consoles and PC, I really don't like what it does to the game engine. Shorter rolls, faster falls, some animation issues on weapon attacks, enemy animations, PvP sync issues, ladder sliding, etc.

Also, can't seem to get rid of the brutal screen tearing, even with locking frame rate in GFX card settings, setting Vsync to on too.

Guess I'll just stick to 30 FPS.

Also Steam migration broke the Cheat Engine mod I was using for Perma Gravelord Aggro Mod, so I will have to postpone finishing my Pure Black (NG+7, Perma Gravelord, Aggro Mod) playthrough. I almost finished it, just Manus, Kalameet and Gwyn left. Hopefully there is an update for that soon, really want to play a Pure Black Meowcenaries playthrough now that Steam migration is Live.

 

[iRAWRasaurus]

So, what are you guys doing? I'm playing Dark Souls on Steam at 60 FPS.

Can I have your babies :3 thanks a bunch! Youre the best!

 

[kabel]

Bought digitally and only have a LIVE Access Code
will a game key show up if I download and launch or will I have to buy it again

There will be a message with the key.

 

[RS4-]

Ah yeah, that happens. I managed to fix that problem somehow, but it was annoying as fuck, can't find the guide that helped me though. I'm certain it involved removing and changing registry keys and uninstalling GFWL and manually deleting files.

It's a fucking mess I tell ya

Apparently all I had to do was remove 2-step verification from my hotmail account.

Anyway, downing the patch now, apparently I did have some achievements unlocked, lets see if that carries over. But no save file lol.

 

[Unai]

DSCfix, not DSfix.
The connectivity patch

Whoops.

 

[Tortahegeszto]

I downloaded the game just now to get my old saves to steam, but when the game starts the gfwl ui does not appear. Not even if I press the home key.
Anyone else with the same problem?

Edit:
Now I tried again and it always crashes with .exe problem.
I don't have dsfix, and things like fraps, afterburner, etc. aren't running. This is ridicuolus. :/
Edit 2:
It finally happened! I erased any sign of gfwl from my computer, then I installed it freshly as administrator in win7 compatilibilty mode and by now my saves are on steam and I can finally forget about it ever existed.

 

[GaimeGuy]

Who said it (that is, boowoo90) wasn't From Software? *cue X Files music*

&#65288; &#65439;&#1044;&#65439;&#65289;

 

[Ridley327]

So, what are you guys doing? I'm playing Dark Souls on Steam at 60 FPS.

Durante
A Deadly Premonition hit his Dark Soul like a bolt of Lightning: "I can make their games better."

 

[Eyothrie]

So I'm about to completely uninstall Games for Windows now via add/remove programs. Will feel good

 

[kabel]

Who said it (that is, boowoo90) wasn't From Software? *cue X Files music*

I said officially.

Like in every other normal PC game where you can choose the res and play it atleast with 60 fps.

 

[Soodanim]

Has typing a # (has its own key on UK keyboards) always caused a CTD?

 

[Ferr986]

Might need to disable other controllers/input devices if they show up in your Game Controllers menu. Always causes problems for me in DS1 and 2 unless the dual shock is the only entry in there

woah it works! Had to delete some controller and reinstall the 360 pad drivers but now it works!

Thanks both for your help!

 

[Sgt.Pepper]

Tried giving the GWFL key to a friend and it didn't work.

 

[Deraldin]

Apparently all I had to do was remove 2-step verification from my hotmail account.

This is what was messing me up when trying to log in. I ended up using an app password to log in to GFWL.

 

[atomic moth]

I said officially.

Like in every other normal PC game where you can choose the res and play it atleast with 60 fps.

I think the creator of DSFix is implying something here.

 

[Nzyme32]

Bought digitally and only have a LIVE Access Code
will a game key show up if I download and launch or will I have to buy it again

You do not need to buy again. The instructions are in the OP. For convenience though, here you go (I think the live access code must be the serial, but you should have one somewhere even if that isn't it):

For users who purchased a Game for Windows live version from a retailer (Disc) or Games for Windows Live Marketplace (Digital):
1) We recommend that you add Dark Souls&#8482; Prepare To Die to your Steam account using your serial
2) Launch the game and connect to Games for Windows Live.
3) Run the game (only the currently signed-in user&#8217;s Save Data and Achievements can be transferred to Steam).
4) Close the Game.
5) Right click on your game in the Steam Library, go into Properties, check that the BETA tab is set to &#8220;dsptde-2.0-&#8220;
6) Launch Dark Souls&#8482; Prepare To Die Edition v2.0 from Steam
7) The game will look for previous Save Data and Achievements. If Save Data and Achievements are detected on your computer, you should be able to continue your progress in the game. Achievements should be unlocked in Steam.

 

[kabel]

Tried giving the GWFL key to a friend and it didn't work.

Why should this work?

So that he could install it, apply the steam patch, get a steam copy and give the code someone else?

Infinite Dark Souls copys?

I think the creator of DSFix is implying something here.

Ahh, now i get it! But why would FROM wait? They could release it with the Steam patch.

 

[yatesl]

I forgot I've got a fresh install of Windows since I last played this...

Do you need to load it before changing to beta? I don't even want to play the game again - 72 hours and 1000/1000 GS - I just want the Steam achievies.

Edit: I supposed I do, so I'm "signed in", despite being signed in to the GFWL marketplace (and friend notifications popping whilst it's downloading)

 

[jim-jam bongs]

Who said it (that is, boowoo90) wasn't From Software? *cue X Files music*

This is actually a secret beta test for 2.01 which includes DSFix.

 

[firehawk12]

Apparently DSFix is still needed and you have to use the newest version if you want the FPS unlock to work again.

Yes.

Just opt into the 2.0 beta version (it will download a ~46mb file) and it should work like other steam games.

If you already opted in and want out then Yep. That's what i did as an experiment and it ended up in the situation i mentioned in the last post.

Opted back in, ran the game and my saves were still working.

might want to back up data just in case though

Oh wait, so you can have both versions if you opt in and then opt back out?

 

[Cannon Goose]

Goddamn, that was seamless. I switched to the beta version of DS and my saves and achievements were all just there immediately, no extra fuss. And then Durante comes in with the new DSfix Thanks to you and whoever else has helped along the way, it's so great playing Dark Souls at high resolution and frame rate!

Tonight I'm going to go crazy in the forest.

 

[TP]

You do not need to buy again. The instructions are in the OP. For convenience though, here you go (I think the live access code must be the serial, but you should have one somewhere even if that isn't it):

I've already tried the live access code and that didn't work. Didn't work for the SSF4 switch either. There's no other code so i'm going to try downloading and launching the game

 

[Ferr986]

btw dunno if its true those regional online problems. Been in Anor Londo for more than an hour and never sae neither a summon sign or an invasion.

 

[Memorabilia]

Finally. I'll pick this game up during the next Steam sale. I've been waiting for it to drop GFWL.

 

[Nzyme32]

I've already tried the live access code and that didn't work. Didn't work for the SSF4 switch either. There's no other code so i'm going to try downloading and launching the game

There should be one in a message from when you bought it apparently

 

[Havel]

As some one who has played over 1000 hours on steam with DSFix unlocked FPS, there is something a lot smoother with the frame rate this time. Like I can't even explain it. I have really sensitive eyes, and other people on reddit have noticed it, too.

 

[Chinbo37]

It's still not available in my region on steam (luxembourg) shit is so weak I guess I should use a proxy or something

 

[ChoklitReign]

I can't copy my CD key from the Steam overlay window (maybe because the game is windowed?) and it's too obnoxiously long to manually type in GFWL. I also noticed dsfix is gone in the DATA folder so it must be gone. Help!