NKDS
Dark Souls mod by Nwks
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Disclaimer:
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This mod is provided by the author "as is" and "with all faults."
The author makes no representations or warranties of any kind concerning the safety, suitability, lack of viruses, inaccuracies, typographical errors, or other harmful components of this mod.
There are inherent dangers in the use of any piece of software, and you are solely responsible for determining whether this mod is suitable for your equipment and other software installed on your equipment.
You are also solely responsible for the protection of your equipment and backup of your data, including game saves, and the author will not be liable for any damages you may suffer in connection with using, modifying, or distributing this mod.
The included file xlive.dll was not made by the author.
Features:
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- Sets the maximum frame-rate to 60fps.
- Increased the render thread priority from "low" to "high" (don't know if this helps)
ISSUES:
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- GFWL prevents the use of this mod: you need to use a GFWL disabler in order to use it.
The FLT dummy xlive.dll is included with the mod.
It allows playing the game offline with saves enabled (Feel free to use any other.)
- The mod does not work with DSfix above v1.1.
- The render engine is slow and requires a high-end CPU to get 60fps at stock resolution in crowded places. If you are using DSfix, you probably won't be able to reach 60fps at all.
- The game runs at either 30fps or 60fps (default is 15fps or 30fps). Below 30fps the game-play will slow down and vsync will be lost.
- The mod seems to reduce the intensity of motion-blur
- Due to the nature of the mod, it may be incompatible (i.e. crash) on a large number of systems.
Installation:
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- Extract the files of the archive into the game's binary directory.
For example:
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Dark Souls Prepare to Die Edition\DATA"
Un-installation:
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- Delete the previously extracted files from the game's binary directory.
- No permanent changes are made.
Questions:
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Q: It does nothing: the game still runs at 30fps
A: Make sure the mod is properly installed.
If you experience game-play slow-downs between 15 and 30fps, the mod is working but your system (CPU) isn't powerful enough to handle 60fps. In this case you can:
- Reduce the resolution if you are using DSfix.
- Do not use the mod.
Q: When ingame, it only displays the HUD
A: Do not use a version of DSfix above v1.1.
Q: It makes the game crash
A: Make sure you are using the provided xlive.dll.
Make sure it is really caused by the mod (i.e. see if it happens after removing it)
Changes:
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Version 0.1 alpha (15-09-2012)
- Initial release
- This will probably break everything horribly and set your computer on fire (c)Durante
THANKS:
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- From Software for Dark Souls
- NBGI for allowing the port of Dark Souls to the PC
- Durante for DSfix
- Oleh Yuschuk for OllyDbg v2
Based on TatniumD3D