DSfix by Durante -- README ========================== **Please read this whole document before running anything!

** As most of you may know, the ng resolution of 1024x720. I couldn't believe this when I vowed to do my best to fix DSfix is a tool developed by Dark Souls port for PC has a fixed internal renderi it was first rumoured, and when it turned out true it. me that does just that.

What is it? =========== It's an interception DINPUT8.dll that you place in the same folder as the game e xecutable. It intercepts the game's calls to the DirectX 9 API and changes them as necessary to enable a higher internal rendering resolution and various other features. How do I use it? ================ 1) Delete previous version of the mod if you have any 2) Place the contents of the .zip into the game's binary directory. (The place w here DARKSOULS.exe is) (this may be something like C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Dark S ouls Prepare to Die Edition\DATA) 3) Adjust the settings in DSfix.ini as desired 4) Adjust the keybindings in DSfixKeys.ini as desired IMPORTANT: turn OFF the in-game AA option, otherwise you *will* get graphical is sues See DSfixKeys.ini for a list of keybindable actions, including screenshots. Will it work? ============= As of version 1.4, it seems to work well for many people, however your mileage m ay vary. *I can not and will not guarantee that it will work for anyone else, or not have any adverse effect on your game/computer. Use at your own risk!* Are there known issues? ======================= - At vertical resolutions higher than 720 the sun may not be rendered correctly under some circumstances. This is under investigation, any insight is appreciate d. - When using custom HUD settings some things are still not handled correctly (e. g. curse symbol), and the HUD may revert to default spontaneously - When using the unlocked framerate feature, collision detection may not work co rrectly, particularly when sliding down ladders Will it cause performance problems? =================================== That depends on your system configuration. Usually, performance scales rather li nearly with framebuffer size, and so far this game does not seem different. My 660 maintains a locked 30 FPS throughout the majority the game at 2560x1440 w ith SMAA and SSAO. Can I donate? ============= If you really want to donate I won't say no, I'm not particularly rich :P. Here is my blog post about the fix with a donation link: http://blog.metaclassofnil.com/?p=92

You can also simply Paypal to peter@metaclassofnil.com How can I contribute? ===================== The source code is now available on github under the terms of the GPL: https://github.com/PeterTh/dsfix Read the developer documentation there to find out how you can contribute, or co ntact me directly. It crashes, help! ================= First, make sure that the .ini files are present in the correct location. Additionally, the "dsfix" folder should be in that same location. Turn off tools such as MSI Afterburner or other overlays that manipulate D3D. Then try restoring the default settings in the .ini file If none of these help then check if the problem still occurs when you remove/ren ame DINPUT8.dll Finally, try rebooting If the issue still persists, then report the problem, otherwise it has nothing t o do with DSfix. How can I uninstall the mod? ============================ Simply remove or rename DINPUT8.dll The mod makes *no* permanent changes to *anything*. Some other points ================= - Please refrain from disrespectful remarks like "lol Japanese development". The re are plenty of Japanese developers that deliver technically excellent PC games - Buy Dark Souls if you like hardcore action RPGs Thanks to ========= - TatniumD3D developers for providing a basic D3D9 interception code base - From Software for Dark Souls - The authors of SMAA - The authors of the OBGE VSSAO effect - The artists of: Crow's Claw, Demetori, Silver Forest, Foreground Eclipse, Thousand Leaves, Undea d Corporation, Unlucky Morpheus, Dark Phoenix, Aquaelie, TAMUSIC, Riverside, Kis sing the Mirror, xi-on, SAVE THE QUEEN, East New Sound and Shinigiwa Satellite for providing the development soundtrack Contact information =================== Contact me at peter@metaclassofnil.com