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I know we have like a billion topics on Bioshock 2 already, but this one is for some fixes I've found for things. If you guys (are there any girls on H?) find anymore share them.
in Windows, type %AppData% into the run dialog box (Winkey + R), then navigate to and open:
Bioshock2\User.INI (this folder and ini are needed for a lot of these fixes)
To Fix the FOV for Widescreen:
go to the [Default] section and bind an unused key to "SetFOV 90" without quotes. hit that key ingame to change the FOV. it holds between saves, so you shouldn't have to do it more than once.
To Reset FOV to Default
go to the [Default] section and bind an unused key to "ResetFOV" without quotes.
To Enable Walking:
go to the [Default] section and bind whatever key you want to "Walking" without the quotes.
To Make the Walk Button a Toggle:
find the line "Aliases[17]=(Command="Button bRun",Alias=Walking)" under [Engine.Input] and change it to "Aliases[17]=(Command="Toggle bRun",Alias=Walking)"
**Credit for the FOV and Walk fix goes to 2K forums member Korban** http://forums.2kgames.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57399
360 controller work around: http://forums.2kgames.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57142
I'm assuming you can find a way to combine the controller work around and the walk toggle in some way to make it possible to walk (for those of you that want it).
Something to try for those of you with crash problems: http://forums.2kgames.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57504 If you try that please post back with your results so I can note if its a confirmed fix or not.
Changing the key binding for hack so that it actually works (changing it in game will cause hacking to end up not working)
1) Find your .ini files in the folder: bioshock 2\SP\Builds\Binaries
2) Open the DefUser.ini, any language .ini that applies, and the and User.ini in notepad or wordpad or whatever.
3) Do a search for “HackAction” There is only going to be one section that has it ** [HackPrototype] ** Scroll down to the letter assignments and you will see that F=HackAction will be the default. Just remove the HackAction from the letter F and move it to the other key you want on the list in that section.
4) Save the changes to the .ini files.
5) Close it. Launch game. Should resolve the issue.
***Credit for this fix goes to 2K forums member ViodSeeker*** http://forums.2kgames.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57257
Fix Mouse Acceleration/Sensitivity problems
In the User.ini file find all instances of "speed=2000" and change them to "speed=500"
There are a lot of ones you will have to change, but it is a huge improvement. If you find that 500 is too slow or still too fast for you adjust the number as needed.
***Credit goes to [H]Forum user CompuG##K***
If you are having trouble downloading the patch from Live
http://www.filefront.com/15571557/Bioshock2_v1.001_Patch.zip/
FOV Fix Application
http://www.mediafire.com/?qgwzmtznzne
For images of the fix go here: http://www.hardforum.com/showpost.php?p=1035324932&postcount=205
***Credit goes to [H]Forum user HaYDeN1***
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Did the FOV thing at 5040x1050 and here are my results:
FOV at default:
FOV at 110
Size of both files is under a meg so it should be easy to load them quickly.
The FOV setting does stick between saving and loading, but it does not stick if you zoom in and out. Just like the Borderlands fix. This should, however, work for most people until the patch comes out or until someone makes a more permanent work around. At least I can play at my preferred res without the game being ruined by the poor FOV.
FOV Settings per aspect ration (use this to figure out what to set your FOV at)
Remember that you want a different FOV for different aspect ratio screens.
90 degreens was fairly standard for 4:3 monitors but you need a little more when running widescreen variants to make it look correct.
For 16:10 widescreen the 90 degree equivelent is about 100 degrees
For 16:9 widescreen the 90 degree equivelent is about 106 degrees
For 16:3 (thats eyefinity with 3x 16:9 monitors) the 90 degree equivelent is 152 degrees
To work out FOV you can use the WSGF FOV calculator or do the maths yourself if you know a bit of trigenometry
***Credit goes to [H]Forum member PrincessFrosty and to the WSGF's FOV calculator***
Xpadder and the solution above appear to be the only way anyone will be playing this game with a gamepad. 2K has said that they will not add gamepad support into the game in a patch. I'll keep on the look out for a better solution for all of you that want to play with the 360 controller, but until than you're kinda stuck with whats on hand.
For the color blind
Sorry, no solutions, but one of the techs on the official forum said that the development team has been notified and will look into it.
Please post your results if you try any of these fixes, your experiences will help your fellow forum members out.
in Windows, type %AppData% into the run dialog box (Winkey + R), then navigate to and open:
Bioshock2\User.INI (this folder and ini are needed for a lot of these fixes)
To Fix the FOV for Widescreen:
go to the [Default] section and bind an unused key to "SetFOV 90" without quotes. hit that key ingame to change the FOV. it holds between saves, so you shouldn't have to do it more than once.
To Reset FOV to Default
go to the [Default] section and bind an unused key to "ResetFOV" without quotes.
To Enable Walking:
go to the [Default] section and bind whatever key you want to "Walking" without the quotes.
To Make the Walk Button a Toggle:
find the line "Aliases[17]=(Command="Button bRun",Alias=Walking)" under [Engine.Input] and change it to "Aliases[17]=(Command="Toggle bRun",Alias=Walking)"
**Credit for the FOV and Walk fix goes to 2K forums member Korban** http://forums.2kgames.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57399
360 controller work around: http://forums.2kgames.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57142
I'm assuming you can find a way to combine the controller work around and the walk toggle in some way to make it possible to walk (for those of you that want it).
Something to try for those of you with crash problems: http://forums.2kgames.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57504 If you try that please post back with your results so I can note if its a confirmed fix or not.
Changing the key binding for hack so that it actually works (changing it in game will cause hacking to end up not working)
1) Find your .ini files in the folder: bioshock 2\SP\Builds\Binaries
2) Open the DefUser.ini, any language .ini that applies, and the and User.ini in notepad or wordpad or whatever.
3) Do a search for “HackAction” There is only going to be one section that has it ** [HackPrototype] ** Scroll down to the letter assignments and you will see that F=HackAction will be the default. Just remove the HackAction from the letter F and move it to the other key you want on the list in that section.
4) Save the changes to the .ini files.
5) Close it. Launch game. Should resolve the issue.
***Credit for this fix goes to 2K forums member ViodSeeker*** http://forums.2kgames.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57257
Fix Mouse Acceleration/Sensitivity problems
In the User.ini file find all instances of "speed=2000" and change them to "speed=500"
There are a lot of ones you will have to change, but it is a huge improvement. If you find that 500 is too slow or still too fast for you adjust the number as needed.
***Credit goes to [H]Forum user CompuG##K***
If you are having trouble downloading the patch from Live
http://www.filefront.com/15571557/Bioshock2_v1.001_Patch.zip/
FOV Fix Application
http://www.mediafire.com/?qgwzmtznzne
For images of the fix go here: http://www.hardforum.com/showpost.php?p=1035324932&postcount=205
***Credit goes to [H]Forum user HaYDeN1***
-------------------------------------------------------------
Did the FOV thing at 5040x1050 and here are my results:
FOV at default:
FOV at 110
Size of both files is under a meg so it should be easy to load them quickly.
The FOV setting does stick between saving and loading, but it does not stick if you zoom in and out. Just like the Borderlands fix. This should, however, work for most people until the patch comes out or until someone makes a more permanent work around. At least I can play at my preferred res without the game being ruined by the poor FOV.
FOV Settings per aspect ration (use this to figure out what to set your FOV at)
Remember that you want a different FOV for different aspect ratio screens.
90 degreens was fairly standard for 4:3 monitors but you need a little more when running widescreen variants to make it look correct.
For 16:10 widescreen the 90 degree equivelent is about 100 degrees
For 16:9 widescreen the 90 degree equivelent is about 106 degrees
For 16:3 (thats eyefinity with 3x 16:9 monitors) the 90 degree equivelent is 152 degrees
To work out FOV you can use the WSGF FOV calculator or do the maths yourself if you know a bit of trigenometry
***Credit goes to [H]Forum member PrincessFrosty and to the WSGF's FOV calculator***
Xpadder and the solution above appear to be the only way anyone will be playing this game with a gamepad. 2K has said that they will not add gamepad support into the game in a patch. I'll keep on the look out for a better solution for all of you that want to play with the 360 controller, but until than you're kinda stuck with whats on hand.
For the color blind
Sorry, no solutions, but one of the techs on the official forum said that the development team has been notified and will look into it.
Please post your results if you try any of these fixes, your experiences will help your fellow forum members out.
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