COMMENTS:
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- Yes, this is STILL a problem in 2011.
- This is my first computer system with an NVidia card
- This system came installed with Autumn 2010 drivers and with those I was not able to play Armada.
MY SPECS (For reference):
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Windows7 64-bit
Intel i7 Q740 1.73GHz
4GB RAM
DirectX11
NVIDIA GeForce GT 425M (Notebook)
WHAT THIS WILL DO:
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- you will be able to play the game without issue; even cinematic cut scenes will work!
In my case, I am able to play in any resolution up to 1600x1200 and its gorgeous. There will be a problem with some cutscenes, but I'll list later in this post how to get around the problem.
MY WINDOWS SHORTCUT COMPATIBILITY SETTINGS:
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WindowsXP SP3
Run as administrator
- settings applied on armada.exe
WARNINGS:
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This process involves up[censored] NVIDIA drivers and could have negative effects on your system. Consider this before upgrading and ensure you perform backups and other precautions before following this procedure.
INSTRUCTIONS:
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1. Download latest NVidia patch from NVidia. In my case this was Version 275.33.
2. When installing the patch, I was required to use "Custom" mode, and needed to perform a 'clean install' which wipes current settings. I tried installing without this option and I lost the ability to use my external monitor, so it is necessary.
3. Follow instructions, including reboot requests...
4. Play the game!
QUALITY TESTING:
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I've only tested into the second mission, but so far it's fairly stable. Occasionally you might get a strange artifact in gameplay but just move a ship slightly and it goes away. Also, the flashes in the loading screen will still be there. Also, going into the second mission, I get a black screen.
OVERCOMING THE BLACK SCREEN:
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1. Press 'space' on your keyboard and wait a moment for gameplay to begin. If you want, begin playing. If you want to see the cut scene,
2. Click on Menu --> Abort the Mission --> Yes
3. Load the second mission from the menu, the cut scene will work.
