Unconditional
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is there a way to combine two different saves/computers into the same save but different slots?
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Dark Souls GFWL to Steamworks Migration is now live.
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I just redownloaded this since I never played it after picking it up due to GFWL, and installed the newest DSfix. I'm sure this is elsewhere, but:
Ambien Occlusion worth the performance hit, if any?
I can't seem to get Vsync to work via driver settings with the fps unlock. Do I need to use the "not ready to use" DSfix setting instead?
Also, I keep reading about engine changes due to the fps unlock. How severe are these to the gameplay, and should I just stick to 30fps for my first playthrough due to them (and seeing as how I sucked majorly at Demon's Souls, anything glitches that make this game harder are probably not a good idea)? I'm not sure 30fps would bother me too much.
Ambien Occlusion worth the performance hit, if any?
I can't seem to get Vsync to work via driver settings with the fps unlock. Do I need to use the "not ready to use" DSfix setting instead?
Also, I keep reading about engine changes due to the fps unlock. How severe are these to the gameplay, and should I just stick to 30fps for my first playthrough due to them (and seeing as how I sucked majorly at Demon's Souls, anything glitches that make this game harder are probably not a good idea)? I'm not sure 30fps would bother me too much.
Relaxed Muscle
Member
The 60fps stuff is minor. If you slide down some specific ladders (VERY tiny amount), you will fall through the world. If that happens, just quit out and load again and you will be back at the ladder. You can toggle between 60 and 30 in-game by pressing backspace anyway.
AO is up to you, if it lowers it from 60 too much then maybe don't bother. It does look really good though.
For Vsync, try and force fullscreen in dsfix.ini.
I can't get this game to work at all.
I originally bought it like a year ago, but gave up because there was some sort of GFWL account issue and I couldn't log into my account or retrieve my password, because it was tied to an old AOL email that I hadn't used since like the original Xbox. So fuck that noise.
Now I redownload and install the game again, and it crashes every time I go into the PC options menu, or right after the brightness/preferences configuration to start the game. With or without the Steamworks integration beta on, crash crash crash crash.
I don't think I'll ever buy a From Software game again.
I originally bought it like a year ago, but gave up because there was some sort of GFWL account issue and I couldn't log into my account or retrieve my password, because it was tied to an old AOL email that I hadn't used since like the original Xbox. So fuck that noise.
Now I redownload and install the game again, and it crashes every time I go into the PC options menu, or right after the brightness/preferences configuration to start the game. With or without the Steamworks integration beta on, crash crash crash crash.
I don't think I'll ever buy a From Software game again.
You mean force borderless window? I see some in the thread recommending borderless window INSTEAD of vsync.
[EDIT] Awww, switching to borderless window does seem to let the vsync actually kick in.
HungOverOnATues
Member
Are you using any mods (dsfix, dscfix) or forcing vsync through your drivers or some 3rd party app? In over 400 hrs I've only had the game crash because I accidentally left d3doverrider on. I've also read about some people who've had crashing problems resolve them by turning off Data Execution Prevention for darksouls.exe.
EatinOlives
Member
In-game anti-aliasing is set to ON by default, which causes a crash when combined with DSfix.
Not saying that's your issue, but maybe double check for that since that was tripping me up a couple of days ago.
Here is the Dark Souls debug thread
Post your findings, post your videos, post your screenshots, post your GIFs!
Post your findings, post your videos, post your screenshots, post your GIFs!
How did you make it look this good? just mods from the nexus?
Oh wow. Seen in that light Manus looks a lot like the new character introduced with Scholar of the First Sin.
Krusenstern
Banned
This is standard vanilla Dark Souls with DSfix. The game looks like this by default.
Hey duder. I just saw someone updated DSMfix to properly work with the Steam version:
Link to Reddit thread with relevant link
DarkHeartedKill
Member
Sometimes they die and you go NOPE NOT GOING THAT WAY! It's also nice because you feel less alone in a game that kinda makes you feel all alone.
indigo-cyclops
Member
I can't seem to log in to GFWL to migrate my save?! Ugh...
I did try re-installing the 'latest' GFWL client but that install failed.
I did try re-installing the 'latest' GFWL client but that install failed.
I manually moved my save files. Pretty simple, assuming you archived your saves.
Might have needed DSFix for that, not sure.
If you have 2-step authentication you have to make an app password to log in.
indigo-cyclops
Member
I may have gotten it, I had to actually sign in using the client first for some reason. Then in game it applied some update. Fucking GFWL.
crap monkey
Member
Hey guys, I just integrated my GFWL copy with steamworks and I'm having trouble using my PS4 controller which I have connected through DS4windows. All of my face buttons are mapped strangely. They seem to have all "shifted" a spot on the gamepad. For example, X on the PS4 controller is now O and O is now Triangle, etc. Along with this, the right analog stick isn't working and causes the camera to rotate around my character and I'm unable to manipulate the camera at all. I'm thinking the Steamworks patch broke my game as I was able to use the DS4 controller before the Steamworks integration. I am using 2.3 patch of DSFix as well. Any ideas on what to do?
Replug the controller, or set it up from scratch should fix it from what I've read
JudgmentJay
Member
Probably varies greatly depending on where you live due to the current region lock, but I've had decent luck being summoned in the US. I've done a bit of co-op at each boss, but sometimes it takes time. Like 5-10 minutes.
Morrigan Stark
Arrogant Smirk
You're... not using DSFix, I take it?
I am, but I don't think it's supposed to improve performance.
Holy shit, it's kind of insane how much faster the game progresses when you know what the hell you're doing. It's my first time replaying the game fresh (as in, not NG+) and I''ve been careful to make every soul level count. Less than 10 hours in and I'm already at Sen's Fortress. Took me easily twice as long to get there the first time.
There's an issue with some cards (especially AMD iirc) in that the game only uses a small percentage of the GPU resulting in frequent and nasty fps drops.
The solution is to simply enable the FPS unlocker in DSfix and set it to 30/60. You can also try forcing anti-aliasing through your GPU control panel.
Alternatively, there's also this http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2902805 which I haven't tried.
InfiniteNine
Rolling Girl
Well on my laptop I use it to decrease the horizontal resolution so it improves performance with my normal PC downsampling from a higher resolution. I have it running at about 800x720 on my laptop since it crashes if you lower the vertical resolution further than 720 for some reason.
Cannon Goose
Member
Yeah, once you know the ropes it's a very different game. Still challenging but once you know where everything is you kinda fly through it. Last time I played through it I think I had gone from the beginning to beating Smough & Ornstein in about 4 or 5 hours.
vanguardian1
poor, homeless and tasteless
Anyone know how to block the v2 patch from online connectivity? My new character already got invaded once just after the red dragon appeared (greatbow user) and I'm sure I pissed off the player by closing the game. Sorry about that if you're reading, but my internet doesn't do well with online gaming (satellite). So I blocked the darksouls.exe in my firewall, but I'm still getting new messages on the ground....... I had it blocked before with the GFWL version, but it seems like the game connectivity is going through STEAM directly and I can't figure out how to block it without blocking Steam as a whole. 
Soodanim
Member
Watch a speed run some time. It's impressive stuff.
Anyone know how to block the v2 patch from online connectivity? My new character already got invaded once just after the red dragon appeared (greatbow user) and I'm sure I pissed off the player by closing the game. Sorry about that if you're reading, but my internet doesn't do well with online gaming (satellite). So I blocked the darksouls.exe in my firewall, but I'm still getting new messages on the ground....... I had it blocked before with the GFWL version, but it seems like the game connectivity is going through STEAM directly and I can't figure out how to block it without blocking Steam as a whole.
Just be hollow all the time and no invasions will happen, and you still get the benefit of ground markings, bloodstains and whatever. And when you need to kindle, just go human, kindle and jump off the nearest cliff to go hollow again.
Just be hollow all the time and no invasions will happen, and you still get the benefit of ground markings, bloodstains and whatever. And when you need to kindle, just go human, kindle and jump off the nearest cliff to go hollow again.
Be advised though, if you do this you'll also miss out on NPC invasions that happen in certain areas and thus miss out on certain items they drop. You need to be human in these areas before snuffing the area boss for them to trigger.
Polioliolio
Member
I recommend always being human. It's more fun that way, and I'm not even into PVP.
Being human also spawns NPC invaders that you can beat for cool loot and some more summons for bosses.
RandomSeed
Member
You can put steam in offline mode before launching the game rather than messing with firewall settings.
vanguardian1
poor, homeless and tasteless
Wouldn't matter anyways, my firewall is set to block it, but I just got invaded again earlier today (and quit again). I think it was by the same person.... >.<
RandomSeed
Member
It does work, I experienced the same with blocking the exe. Steam in offline starts the game in offline...no messages, so summons, and no invasions.
I'd recommend it too, but if his internet doesn't do well with online gaming, it's not going to be a great experience.
Actually, if you play Dark Souls 1 in offline mode, there are specific offline NPC invaders other than the usual ones like Maneater.
It's a trade between NPC invasions and player messages, I suppose.
RandomSeed
Member
I like how offline mode removes the messages that are all over. Pointing out every secret path, or the way to progress on a level ruins the exploration.
Meteor_of_War
Member
Could always choose to not read them, if you have a little self control.
Just seeing a message in a certain spot is enough to give away secrets.
RandomSeed
Member
It has nothing to do with self control when you see a bunch of signs in front of a wall that looks like a dead end (surprise, it's an invisible wall), or when you are scratching your head to find a path and there are messages off in the corner where you can drop down. And on and on. You don't need to read them to understand it's pointing something specific out in a certain location.
That's kind of the point?
A lot of the secret stuff was clearly designed around being discovered that way, not by one person hitting every inch of every wall by himself.
RandomSeed
Member
That's the way you see it and I'll respect it, but if somebody doesn't want to know where something is until they get a chance to search and then maybe look it up later, then playing offline is perfect for that. I happen to disagree that finding the correct path or secret depends on others doing a virtual, "oh oh, look, right here!" How is a secret a secret if it's pointed out to you right away?
Anyway, all I did was point out playing offline avoids that and the self control comment came across needlessly sarcastic.