diff --git a/docs/games/sdvx6/extras.md b/docs/games/sdvx6/extras.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..bd01f06 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/games/sdvx6/extras.md @@ -0,0 +1,115 @@ +# SOUND VOLTEX EXCEED GEAR + + +!!! info "Last updated: June 3rd, 2024" + +!!! danger "Please make sure you downloaded your data from an appropriate source.
This guide is unable to troubleshoot any problems related to bad or poorly managed data." + +--- +### Nemsys & Valkyrie modes + +!!! warning "Valkyrie mode requires a 120hz capable monitor, or to have patched your `.dll` with `Valkyrie Mode 60hz`.
You will also need a second 60hz monitor with touchscreen capabilities." + + If you do not have that second monitor: + + - Open `spicecfg.exe`. + - Head to the `Options` tab. + - Enable `Only Use One Monitor` under the `Graphics (common)` category. + + + +!!! tip "" + + To make use of the Valkyrie Mode, which unlocks the subscreen and 120FPS, we need to go to the `contents\prop` folder and edit the `ea3-config.xml` file. + + We're interested in these lines: + + ```xml + + KFC + J + G + A + 2024052100 + + ``` + + This is the line that determines if the game will run in Nemsys (60 FPS) or Valkyrie (120 FPS) mode. + + ```xml + F + ``` + + Use ^^`F`^^ for Nemsys, or ^^`G`^^ for Valkyrie. + +--- +### Changing the game's language + +!!! tip "" + + Go to the `contents\prop` folder and edit the `ea3-config.xml` file. + + We're interested in these lines: + + ```xml + + KFC + J + G + A + 2024052100 + + ``` + + This is the line that determines which region, and therefore which language the game will use. + + ```xml + J + ``` + + Use ^^`J`^^ for Japanese, ^^`K`^^ for Korean, or ^^`A`^^ for English. + +--- +### More about ea3-config.xml + +!!! tip "" + + The `ea3-config.xml` file is located inside the `prop` folder. + + Below is an explanation on what different sections of this file do. + + The following lines change the PCBID and HARDID that your system reports to your e-amusement server. + There is ^^**no need to manually change this**^^ as `spice2x` will do it for us. + + ```xml + 00010203040506070809 + 00010203040506070809 + ``` + + The following line determines what version of the game you are running. + ^^**You should never change this**^^. It should always say `KFC`. + + ```xml + KFC + ``` + + ^^**You should never change this**^^. It should always say `A` for Exceed Gear. + + ```xml + A + ``` + + The following line determines your datecode. + ^^**Always keep it up to date**^^ with your game's current version. + + ```xml + 2024052100 + ``` + + The following option determine what Service URL Server `spice2x` is supposed to connect to. + There is ^^**no need to manually change this**^^ as `spice2x` will do it for us. + ```xml + + http://localhost:8083 + + ``` \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/docs/games/sdvx6/problems.md b/docs/games/sdvx6/problems.md deleted file mode 100644 index 5f9dcc0..0000000 --- a/docs/games/sdvx6/problems.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,35 +0,0 @@ -# SDVX EG Common Problems/Tips - - - -### My Game Is Running Crazy Fast/After Finishing a Song Loading Is Stuck - -!!! tip "" - The most common reason for this is the game is running over its required 60hz, the game is hardcoded to run at 60hz and this cannot be changed. To solve this, set your monitor's refresh rate to 60hz. You can always check on the game's monitor check if the game is fluctuating around 59.94hz, the NTSC standard. If it's not around there and your monitor is indeed set to 60hz, consider trying a different panel or forcing vsync on in your GPU's graphics settings. - -### Which Offset Is Which? - -!!! tip "" - If you're getting too many fasts, increase your offset (+). If you're getting too many slows, decrease your offset (-). Sound Voltex Exceed Gear has two types of offset adjustments, visual and audio based, so be sure to fiddle with both to find desirable settings. - -### Running the Game Windowed and Borderless - -!!! tip "" - Some players utilizing windowed mode use 3rd party software called [Borderless Gaming](https://github.com/Codeusa/Borderless-Gaming/releases) in order to achieve this, follow the program's instructions accordingly. - -### Where Are All the Navigators? - -!!! tip "" - Many navigators are locked behind network requirements and they will not show unless connected to a network that has written support for the events that they're typically locked behind. - -### When I Run This Game All Other Background Audio Is Gone! What's Going On? - -!!! tip "" - 64-bit versions of SDVX are now utilizing a feature in Windows called [WASAPI exclusive mode](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/coreaudio/exclusive-mode-streams) to obtain less audio latency than the former 32-bit versions of the games which used [DirectSound](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DirectSound). You can use the [Shared Mode WASAPI hex edit](https://egrspatcher.pages.dev/) to deal with some hardware issues, it can also be used to hear background audio outside the game so that the game does not take total control. Many have reported that this edit only works when the audio is set to either 16-bit 44100Hz or 24-bit 44100Hz. - -### I'm Not Getting Any Audio/My Audio Is Completely Wrecked and I'm Using an External Dac! - -!!! tip "" - Several external DACs have issues with [WASAPI exclusive mode](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/coreaudio/exclusive-mode-streams) and are unable to be used entirely, it's likely you'll be forced to use your motherboard's sound chip, or find a compatible DAC. - - Alongside this, many setups have found some difficulty with audio due to various equipment being used. Consider applying the [Shared Mode WASAPI hex edit](https://egrspatcher.pages.dev/) diff --git a/docs/games/sdvx6/setup.md b/docs/games/sdvx6/setup.md index 9708465..b16999d 100644 --- a/docs/games/sdvx6/setup.md +++ b/docs/games/sdvx6/setup.md @@ -1,179 +1,362 @@ # SOUND VOLTEX EXCEED GEAR + - +!!! info "Last updated: June 3rd, 2024" -!!! note "Author Note:" +!!! danger "Please make sure you downloaded your data from an appropriate source.
This guide is unable to troubleshoot any problems related to bad or poorly managed data." - Last updated: February 9th, 2024 (Currently using `2023042500`) - - For hex edits: Go to the [Türksigara Patcher](https://p.eagate.turksigara.net/) - - For Valkyrie Model specifics: they are found [here](valk.md) - -!!! danger "Warning" - - Please make sure your data is from an appropriate source and unmodified before proceeding, this guide is unable to troubleshoot any problems related to bad or poorly managed data. - - This guide will use [spice2x](https://spice2x.github.io/) which is a fork of SpiceTools that gets regular updates and will be needed to get the game running. - - This guide will try to accommodate for both an Upgrade Kit and a whole file set. - -### Getting Started +--- +### Preparing data !!! tip "" - Before we even touch the game, let's fiddle with our audio settings to minimize crashes on start up. In Windows, go to Playback Devices and then right click on your default device and go to Properties. From there, hit the Advanced tab and set your Default Format to 44100 Hz and check both of the options inside Exclusive Mode as pictured. + After downloading and extracting your data, we need to make sure your files aren't set to `Read-only`. - + - Right click the folder containing your data, then click on `Properties`. + - In the `General` tab go down to `Attributes`, untick `Read-only` and click `Apply`. + - A popup will appear, select `Apply changes to this folder, subfolder and files` and press `OK`. + - Finally, click `OK` again to exit out of properties. + + You should end up with a file structure with a few folders only, as follows. + + + +??? warning "If your data doesn't look like this" + + If you're missing the `modules` folder and instead have bunch of `.dll` files next to your folders: + + - Create a `modules` folder. + - Move all `.dll` files inside of it so you end up with a structure as shown above. + + If extra files are present next to your folders, such as executables, scripts, etc.. **remove them**. + **This also means your data was tampered with and we strongly recommend getting new data from somewhere else.** + +!!! info "If you don't need to update your data, you can skip over to the [Installing Spice2x](#installing-spice2x) section." + +--- +### Updating data + +??? danger "Please make sure you're using the right update for your current data." + + SDVX Patches re-uploaded by the community tend to be appropriately named `KFC-DATECODE-to-DATECODE`. + + For example `KFC-2024043000-to-2024052100`. + + - `2024043000` being your current data's version. + - `2024052100` being the one you would arrive at. !!! tip "" - Once that's done, it's time to work on setting up your data. - After downloading your data, the first thing to do is make sure your files aren't set to READ ONLY, if that's the case, uncheck it from the main folder in the Windows Properties tab if so. Then, put your spice2x 64-bit tools inside the game's contents folder. Pictured below is what your folder should look like. + - Extract your patch's files to your existing data in a way that matches its file structure. Agree to overwrite files if necessary. + - Open `prop\ea3-config.yml` in a text editor and find the following lines near the top. - - -!!! tip "" - Why does this look different than the usual? This installation includes a `modules` folder that Spice automatically detects, keeping things clean and simple. If your version of the game doesn't have this, it probably has the `contents` folder populated with many different dll files such as the main `soundvoltex.dll`. Below is an example with the populated `contents` folder. - - - -!!! info "If you have gotten a complete data set, you are done and can head over to [Configuring for a Network](setup.md#configuring-for-a-network)" - -### Merging Current Data with New Data - -!!! tip "" - In this case, I'll be using `KFC-2021083100` as my old data and `KFC-2023042500` as my new data. Both can be replaced with what ever you have at hand or would like to update to. Just make sure that it is compatible with your current version, for example in my case, it's conveniently named `KFC-2021083100-to-KFC-2023042500`. - -!!! tip "" - Next, unpack the contents of the archive and drag & drop all files into your `contents` folder of `KFC-2021083100`. Make sure to confirm if it prompts you to replace files in the destination, this is normal. The folders in which files are getting replaced should look like this: - - - -!!! tip "" - Lastly, head over to `\contents\prop` and open up `ea3-config.xml` with a text editor of your choice. I'll be using [Notepad++](https://notepad-plus-plus.org/) for that. In this example, I'll use `2023101800`. - - Look for these lines which should be at the top: + ```xml + + KFC + J + G + A + 2024052100 + ``` - - KFC - J - F - A - 2023042500 - - ``` - If `2023042500` already has `2023042500` then you're good to go. If it has anything other than that, change it to `2023042500`. - This is the games datacode, basically telling the game what version it is on. -!!! info "If you'd like to enable the Valkyrie Model mode, which is `off` by default or want to change the game language to English, head over to [Valkyrie Model](valk.md#setting-up-valkyrie-model-subscreen-120fps)" + On the line with `` the datecode needs to match your new version. -### Configuring for a Network + - If that's already the case then great! Don't touch anything. + - If it instead corresponds to our pre-patch datecode, replace it with the new one and save the file. -!!! danger "You can decide between the two, whether you want to play on an online network or use a local e-amuse emulator. ***Do not*** use both. Only choose one." +--- +### Installing Spice2x -??? tip "Online Network" - Now that you have your files ready, open up `spicecfg.exe` and head to the `Options` where we'll set our desired parameters. +!!! tip "" + + - Head over to [spice2x.github.io](https://spice2x.github.io) and download the latest release. + - Extract the `spice64.exe` and `spicecfg.exe` files from the archive to your game's directory. + + + +??? warning "If you're using an AMD graphics card" + + A few more files are required to make your game work with AMD as the game was built for NVIDIA. + + - From the spice2x archive, extract the `.dll` files found in `spice2x\stubs\64\` to your data's `modules` folder. + + + +### Configuring Spice2x + +!!! info "Open `spicecfg.exe`, each following sub-section corresponds to a tab at the top." + +#### Buttons + +!!! tip "" + + Click on `Bind` then press the key you want associated with the action. + + With your controller and/or keyboard plugged in, configure your keys for: + + - **Maintenance:** `Service, Test` + - **Game buttons:** `BT-A, BT-B, BT-C, BT-D, FX-L, FX-R, Start` + - **P1 Keypad**: `Keypad 0 to 9, Keypad Insert Card` + + **Only if** you're playing using a keyboard: + + - **Knobs:** `VOL-L Left, VOL-L Right, VOL-R Left, Vol-R Right` + +#### Analogs (controller/cab only) + +!!! tip "" + + With a controller rather than binding buttons to VOL-L and VOL-R, you need to: + + - Click `Bind`. + - In `Device`, pick your controller. + - In `Control`, pick `X` for `VOL-L` or `Y` for `VOL-R`. + - Turn your knob ensuring that the Preview knob turns along with it. + - Click `Close`, leaving the rest of the settings alone. + - Repeat for your other knob. + +#### Overlay + +!!! tip "" + + Modifying buttons in this section is not required but you are free to change what you want. + + Click on `Bind` then press the key you want associated with the action. + +#### Lights (controller/cab only) + +!!! tip "" + + Your controller might support having its lights controlled by the game through spice2x. + + If it does, here's how you may link different actions to your lights: + + - Click `Bind`. + - In `Device`, pick your controller. + - In `Light Control`, select the corresponding light. + - Click `Close`. + - Repeat for your other lights. + +#### Cards + +!!! info "Covered in the [Connecting to a network](#connecting-to-a-network) section." + +#### Patches + +!!! info "Go through the [Spice2x Patching](/extras/patchsp2x) page to import patches." + +!!! danger "As a general rule of thumb, if you're not sure what a patch does or you're not absolutely certain you need it, leave it alone, regardless of recommendations below." + +??? tip "General patches" + + | Patch | Recommendation | Description | + |-----------------------------------------------|---------------- |-------------| + | Disable power change | Either | Prevents the game from changing Windows power settings. | + | Disable monitor change | Either | Prevents the game from changing Windows monitor settings. | + | Force BIO2 (KFC) IO in Valkyrie mode | OFF | | + | Shared mode WASAPI | Either | Runs the game in non-exclusive audio mode, allowing you to hear audio from other sources **at the cost of audio latency**. | + | Shared mode WASAPI Valkyrie | Either | Same as above for Valkyrie setups. | + | Allow non E004 cards | OFF | Makes the game accept cards that do not start with E004, you typically won't need this. | + | Unlock All Songs | OFF | **This might get you banned from remote servers.**
If using Asphyxia, **you should unlock Songs using the WebUI instead**. | + | Unlock All Difficulties | OFF | **This might get you banned from remote servers.**
If using Asphyxia, **you should unlock Difficulties using the WebUI instead**. | + | Uncensor album jackets (for K region only) | OFF | Only consider turning this on if your game is set to Korean. The game is already "uncensored" otherwise. | + | Hide all bottom text | Either | Hides text at the bottom of the screen such as `Credits` or `Paseli`. | + | Disable subscreen in Valkyrie mode | Either | Disables the subscreen entirely. Note that this option is also available in the Options tab (`-sdvxnosub`). + | Timer freeze | Either | Freezes the timer in all non-premium environments. + | Premium timer freeze | Either | Freezes the timer in premium environments. + | Premium Time Length | Any | Defines how long your premium time will be. If you've frozen premium time this is just vanity. + | Fake Japan Region | Either | Unlocks Japan exclusive content if your game is set to any other region/language. + | Valkyrie Mode 60hz | OFF | Allows 60hz monitor users to use Valkyrie-exclusive features. To be used in conjunction with the Force BIO2 patch and `G` spec in `ea3-config.yml`. + +??? tip "If your monitor supports 120hz or more" + + | Patch | Recommendation | + |-----------------------------------------------|---------------------------| + | Game FPS Target | 120 FPS **(NOT higher)** | + | Note FPS Target | 120 FPS **(NOT higher)** | + | Force Note FPS Target | ON | + +??? tip "If your monitor only supports 60hz" + + | Patch | Recommendation | + |-----------------------------------------------|---------------------------| + | Game FPS Target | 60 FPS **(Default)** | + | Note FPS Target | 60 FPS **(Default)** | + | Force Note FPS Target | OFF | + +#### API + +!!! warning "Leave everything at default unless you know what you're doing." + +#### Options + +!!! info "If you don't know what an option does, hover over the question mark at the very left." + + + +!!! danger "Be very careful changing options you don't understand as it may cause issues." + +!!! tip "Required" + + | Category | Option | Parameter | Setting | + |---------------|-----------------------|-------------------|---------| + | Game Options | SDVX Disable Cameras | -sdvxdisablecams | ON | + | Network | EA Service URL | -url | Covered in [Connecting to a network](#connecting-to-a-network) | + +!!! tip "Highly Recommended for NVIDIA users ONLY" + + | Category | Option | Parameter | Setting | + |-------------------|-----------------------------------|---------------| | + | Graphics (common) | NVIDIA profile optimization | -nvprofile | ON | + + +#### Advanced & Development + +!!! warning "Leave everything at default unless you know what you're doing." + +--- +### Connecting to a network + +!!! danger "Please choose one of the two solutions, not both!" + +??? tip "Remote (Online Network)" + + Open `spicecfg.exe` and head to the `Options` tab. + + In the `Network` category, set the following settings: - On the `Service URL: -url` parameter, we're going to input our chosen network URL like so: `http://yoururlhere.com/` + - `EA Service URL` to the URL provided by your network. + - `PCBID` to the PCBID provided by your network. + + - To go alongside this, we'll also be inputting into the `PCBID: -p` parameter, the PCBID given to us from our network, like so: `XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX` + Next you need a card number. + If you don't already have one, generate one in the `Cards` tab. + To keep your card number safe, create a new `.txt` file with ONLY it inside. - Lastly, we'll click on the `Windowed Mode: -w` parameter. + Once that's done, head to the `Cards` tab, for `Player 1` click `Open...` and point to your text file. - What do these different parameters do? + - - `-url` allows you to specify a custom service URL to connect with, simply replace `http://yoururlhere.com/` with your chosen network's URL. - - `-p` takes your PCBID on your network of choice, simply replace `XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX` with your PCBID. - - `-w` will boot the game in windowed mode which will ease our initial setup and testing later, make sure to remove `-w` to run the game fullscreen once you're done setting up! +??? tip "Local e-amuse Emulator (Asphyxia)" - Pictured below, the selected options inside the `Options` tab in `spicecfg.exe`. + This is covered in the [Asphyxia CORE](/extras/asphyxia) page. - +--- +### Pre-launch requirements - One final note, since you're playing on a network, you will have one additional step of setting up your card file if you do not already have one. - For this, simply head to the `Cards` tab and press `Generate`. +!!! info "These steps are required, otherwise your game won't run." - I highly recommend that you copy your `Card Number`, create a `.txt`, paste the `Card Number` and store the `.txt` file somewhere safe where you won't lose it. It doesn't matter what you name it. **For the purpose of this guide, I've chosen the root of my `D:\` drive for easy access and called the text file `guidecard.txt`.** +#### VCRedist & DirectX - Next, click on the three dots (`...`) next to `Card Path` and locate your card text file. If you have done everything correctly, it should look like this: +!!! tip "" - + - Download and install the latest [VCRedist](https://github.com/abbodi1406/vcredist/releases/latest) (`VisualCppRedist_AIO_x86_x64.exe`) + - Download and install the [DirectX End-User Runtimes](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=8109) -??? tip "e-amuse Emulator (Asphyxia CORE)" - We've written a guide on how to setup ```Asphyxia CORE``` [which you can access here.](/extras/asphyxia) - - When you're done setting up ```Asphyxia CORE``` come back here and continue with the guide. - -### Audio & Keybinds - -!!! note "This guide will utilize ```WASAPI Shared``` because it is the easiest to set up in most cases. There are more methods to use which you can read about [here.](/extras/audio/) The next best method we recommend is using ```FlexASIO```. You can read more about it on what it does and how to set it up [here.](/extras/streamaudio/#option-4-flexasio)" +#### Audio !!! tip "" - Before we go over the keybinds, I'd like to mention that Sound Voltex Exceed Gear by default, uses `WASAPI`. This has (from my experience) the highest chance of working. - If you're having issues, feel free to join our [Discord server](https://discord.gg/yAtdhvee79) and ask away in the troubleshooting section as this could be something very specific. Keep in mind that if you're using `WASAPI`, SDVX will go into WASAPI exclusive mode which means that only SDVX will output it's audio and nothing else [(this can be changed with a hex edit if you'd like).](problems.md#when-i-run-this-game-all-other-background-audio-is-gone-whats-going-on) + - Open `spicecfg.exe`. + - At the very top, click on `Shortcuts` then `Audio Playback Devices`. + - In the popup window, right click on your default audio device, and click on `Properties`. + - Go to the `Advanced` tab. + - Check both boxes under `Exclusive Mode`. + - Open the `Default Format` dropdown. + - Pick the `24 bit, 44100 Hz (CD Quality)` option and click `Apply` then `OK`. `24 bit, 48000 Hz` is also acceptable as spice2x will handle it. + + + +#### Monitor orientation !!! tip "" - The last steps you'll have to do is simply setting up your desired keybinds inside the `Buttons` and `Analogs` tabs. If you'd like an example, I've shown my keybindings below on a Keyboard. Make sure you setup the `Test` keybind as it will be critical for setting up the game. - + Before each play session, you will have to make sure your monitor is in `Portrait` or `Portrait (flipped)` mode. -### Disabling Cameras + To do so: + + - Right click on your desktop. + - Click `Display Options`. + - Look for `Display orientation` and set it to `Portrait` or `Portrait (flipped)`. + + + + - Rotate your monitor vertically. + +#### Valkyrie / Nemsys / Language settings + +!!! info "Read through the [Extra Information](extras.md) page and edit your `prop\ea3-config.yml` file if necessary." + +--- +### First launch + +!!! danger "If you have any issues running the game, refer to the [Troubleshooting](troubleshooting.md) page." !!! tip "" - Go back to the `Options` tab and make sure to enable `SDVX Disable Cameras` or else you will encounter an error (or potentially a crash) and you will be unable to proceed otherwise. - + If you've followed all instructions correctly, you're now finally ready to launch the game! -### Setting up the game + **First plug your controller if you have one** and run `spice64.exe`, press `Yes` when it asks for elevated privileges. + + The game will go through a series of checks, let it run, if you've done everything properly they'll pass. + +#### Calibration + + !!! tip "" - It's important to note before booting the game that Sound Voltex uses portrait mode and attempting to boot the game fullscreen in most landscape environments will result in a crash. To alleviate this, we must set our *main* monitor to portrait mode and be ready to rotate it. To do so, right click on your desktop and go into `Display Settings`, then simply set the orientation to `Portrait` as pictured. - + If you're seeing this screen, it means you need to calibrate your knobs. + + Press your `Test` key. The game will instruct you where to navigate inside the menu. + + - Press `BT-A` to go up. + - Press `BT-B` to go down. + - Press `Start` to select. + + Select `I/O CHECK` and press `Start`. + + !!! tip "" - In the event that you do not have the means to run the game in portrait mode and cannot rotate your monitor, it is recommended you boot the game in windowed mode. + + Select `CALIBRATION SETTINGS` and press `Start`. + + + !!! tip "" - Finally we're ready to start the game. Go ahead and start `spice64.exe`. - To not clutter everything with a lot of blackscreens, I've cut the images to only show what is important. + Select `CALIBRATION` and press `Start`. - If it's your first time running the game, you'll immediately be greeted with this screen. + First, your left knob (`VOL-L` for keyboard players) - + 1. **Slowly turn** your **LEFT knob counterclockwise** (`VOL-L Left`) until the first line says `COUNT = OK`. + 2. Press `Start`. + 3. **Slowly turn** your **LEFT knob clockwise** (`VOL-L Right`) until the first line says `COUNT = OK`. + 4. Press `Start`. + + Now same thing but for the right knob (`VOL-R` for keyboard players) + + 5. **Slowly turn** your **RIGHT knob counterclockwise** (`VOL-R Left`) until the first line says `COUNT = OK`. + 6. Press `Start`. + 7. **Slowly turn** your **RIGHT knob clockwise** (`VOL-R Right`) until the first line says `COUNT = OK`. + 8. Press `Start`. + + !!! tip "" - Hit the `Test` keybinding to start calibrating your analogs. You'll be instructed by the game on where to navigate inside the menu. + + Select `SAVE AND EXIT` and press `Start`. - + !!! tip "" - Select `I/O CHECK` and hit your `Start` button. - - -!!! tip "" - Navigate to `CALIBRATION SETTINGS` with your designated A and B buttons and hit `Start` - - - -!!! tip "" - In here, you're instructed to turn your left knob **3 whole rotations to the *left.*** If you're on keyboard simply hold your `VOL-L Left` button. - - - -!!! tip "" - When you have done that, the `COUNT = X` (X being the value at which the knob stopped) should turn to `COUNT = OK`. Press your `Start` button. - - Now repeat the same steps but with your right knob. Once you're finished, select `SAVE AND EXIT`. - -!!! tip "" - You're all done! From the service menu select `GAME MODE` and the game should load ready to be played! Have fun! - -!!! warning "Have any other errors?" - Check out the [Common Problems/Tips](problems.md) section and [Error Code](/errorcodes/) section to resolve any issues not seen in this guide to greater depth. - - Valkyrie Model specifics can be found: [here](valk.md) \ No newline at end of file + Select `GAME MODE` and press `Start`. + + You're all done! The game should load ready to be played. + + Have fun! \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/docs/games/sdvx6/troubleshooting.md b/docs/games/sdvx6/troubleshooting.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..8eff88c --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/games/sdvx6/troubleshooting.md @@ -0,0 +1,67 @@ +# SOUND VOLTEX EXCEED GEAR + + +!!! info "Last updated: June 3rd, 2024" + +!!! danger "Please make sure you downloaded your data from an appropriate source.
This guide is unable to troubleshoot any problems related to bad or poorly managed data." + +--- +### I'm having performance issues! + +!!! tip "" + + If you're having performance issues of some kind, spice2x's [PC optimization](https://github.com/spice2x/spice2x.github.io/wiki/PC-optimization) guide is worth looking at. + +--- +### My game is running slow/fast, After finishing a song the game gets stuck loading! + +!!! tip "" + + The most common reason for this is the game is running over its required refresh rate. + To solve this, make sure v-sync isn't disabled in your graphics card's settings. + + For NVIDIA users, enable `NVIDIA profile optimization (-nvprofile)` in the `Options` tab. + +--- +### How do I set my offset? + +!!! tip "" + + Play through a chart you're comfortable with. + + If you're getting too many `Late`, increase your offset `(+)`. + If you're getting too many `Early`, decrease your offset `(-)`. + + Sound Voltex Exceed Gear has two types of offset adjustments, visual and audio based, so be sure to fiddle with both to find desirable settings. + +--- +### How do I run the game windowed borderless? + +!!! tip "" + + Some players utilize windowed mode and use 3rd party software called [Borderless Gaming](https://github.com/Codeusa/Borderless-Gaming/releases) in order to achieve this, follow the program's instructions accordingly. + +--- +### Where are all the navigators? + +!!! tip "" + + Many navigators are locked behind network requirements and they will not show unless connected to a network that has written support for the events they're typically locked behind. + +--- +### When I run the game all other audio is gone! + +!!! tip "" + + Sound Voltex Exceed Gear uses [WASAPI exclusive mode](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/coreaudio/exclusive-mode-streams) for audio to get better audio latency. + Former versions of the games which used [DirectSound](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DirectSound). + + You can use the `Shared Mode WASAPI` patch to deal with some hardware issues, it can also be used to hear audio outside the game at the cost of audio latency. + Many have reported that this edit only works when the audio is set to either 16-bit 44100Hz or 24-bit 44100Hz. + +--- +### I'm not getting any audio, or my audio is completely wrecked and I'm using an External Dac! + +!!! tip "" + + Many setups have found some difficulty with audio due to various equipment being used. Consider using the `Shared Mode WASAPI` patch. diff --git a/docs/games/sdvx6/valk.md b/docs/games/sdvx6/valk.md deleted file mode 100644 index 3f60c51..0000000 --- a/docs/games/sdvx6/valk.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,144 +0,0 @@ -# Sound Voltex EXCEED GEAR Valkyrie Model Information - - - -### ea3-config.xml Explanation - -!!! tip "" - - The `ea3-config.xml` is located inside the `contents\prop\` folder. You might see a lot of different files but we're only interested in the one that's specifically named `ea3-config.xml`. - - Below is an explanation on what the parameters do. - - ``` - - 00010203040506070809 - 00010203040506070809 - - ``` - - - ``` - : - ``` - This option changes the PCBID that your system reports to your e-amusement server. There is ^^**no need to manually change this**^^ as `spice2x` will do it for us when we configure it inside of `spice2x`. - - ``` - : - ``` - This option changes the Hardware ID that your system reports to your e-amusement server. Changing this isn't required to make the game functional. - - !!! tip "" - - ``` - - KFC - J - F - A - 2023042500 - - ``` - - ``` - KFC - ``` - - This option determines what version of the game you are running. You should never changes this. It should always say KFC. - - ``` - : - ``` - - This option determines what region the game is running in. Use ^^`J`^^ for Japanese, ^^`K`^^ for Korean, or ^^`A`^^ for English. - - ``` - : - ``` - - This option determines if you are running the game in Nemsys or Valkyrie mode. Use ^^`F`^^ for Nemsys mode or ^^`G`^^ for Valkyrie mode. - - ``` - : - ``` - - This option determines your datecode. Always keep it up to date with the datacode you'd like to run. - - !!! tip "" - - ``` - - http://localhost:8083 - - ``` - - This option determine what Service URL Server `spice2x` is supposed to connect to. You do not need to manually edit this, as `spice2x` does it for us. - -### Setting up Valkyrie Model (Subscreen & 120FPS) - -!!! tip "" - To make use of the Valkyrie Model, which utilizes the subscreen and 120FPS, we need to go into `contents\prop` folder and open the `ea3-config.xml` file. - I'll be using [Notepad++](https://notepad-plus-plus.org/) for that. - - In there, we're interested in these lines: - ``` - - KFC - J - F - A - 2023042500 - - ``` - - `F` This line actually determines if the game will run in Nemsys (Old, 60FPS) or Valkyrie (New, 120FPS) mode. - - `F` will be Nemsys and `G` will be Valkyrie. - - So your line should look like this: - - `G` - - - -!!! tip "" - - Please keep in mind that in order to run Valkyrie Model like intended, you'll need atleast two monitors, one 120Hz and one 60Hz with touchscreen capabilities. - - If you do not meet these requirements but still want to get all the benefits of it, open up your `spicecfg.exe` and enable `Only Use One Monitor`. - - - -!!! tip "" - - This will ensure that the subscreen will be accessible with only one monitor, which you can make use of with your mouse as a touchscreen subsitute. - - Next, head over to the `Overlay` tab and configure the key for `Toggle Subscreen`. 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