Saints Row 2.

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Here is the official Saints Row 2 readme file.

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THQ Presents Saints Row 2
Readme File
November 2008
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Thanks for purchasing Saints Row 2. Contained in this Readme file is information which may be beneficial to maximizing your enjoyment of Saints Row 2.


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Table of Contents
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1) System Requirements
1.1) Minimum System Requirements
1.2) Recommended System Requirements
1.3) Multiplayer / CO-OP Requirements
1.4) DirectX®
2) Installation and Configuring
2.1) How to Install
2.1.1) DVD
2.1.2) Steam
2.2) Configuring the Game
2.2.1) Language Selection
2.2.2) Controls
2.2.3) Optimizing Performance
2.3) Multiplayer
2.3.1) Online / Gamespy
2.3.1.1) Server Browser
2.3.1.2) Text Chat
2.3.1.3) Leaderboards
2.3.1.4) Customize Player
2.3.2) LAN
2.4) Steam
3) Troubleshooting
3.1) Crash Upon Starting the Game
3.2) Reverting to Default Settings
3.3) Video Issues
3.4) Sound Issues
3.5) Network / NAT / Firewall Support
3.6) Save Games Management
4) Contact Information, Important Websites, and Technical Support


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1) System Requirements
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1.1 Minimum System Requirements
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Operating System: Windows® XP or Vista.
CPU: 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon X2 or equivalent.
Memory: 1 GB system RAM
Sound: DirectX® 9.0c compatible 16-bit sound card
Video Card: 128MB 3D graphics card with Shader Model 3.0 support
(i.e. 7600 NVidia card or better, ATI X1300 card or better)
Display: DirectX® compatible display capable of 640x480 in 16-bit color
Hard Drive Space: 15 GB of Hard Drive Space
Disc Drive: 8x DVD-ROM Drive
Peripherals: Keyboard, Mouse, optional Gamepad
Internet connection required


1.2 Recommended System Requirements
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Operating System: Windows® XP or Vista.
CPU: 3.2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or equivalent or AMD Athlon X2 or equivalent.
Memory: 2 GB system RAM
Sound: DirectX® 9.0c compatible 16-bit sound card
Video Card: 256MB 3D graphics card with Shader Model 3.0 support
(i.e. 8800 NVidia card or better, ATI HD3850 card or better)
Display: DirectX® compatible display capable of 1024x768 in 32-bit color
Hard Drive Space: 15 GB of Hard Drive Space
Disc Drive: 8x DVD-ROM Drive
Peripherals: Keyboard, Mouse, optional Xbox 360 Game Controller


1.3 Multiplayer / CO-OP Requirements
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* 1 GB RAM required for MP and Co-Op
* 1 set of discs per computer. Recommended System Requirements to support 2-12 player Multiplayer or Co-Op
* Internet (TCP/IP) and LAN (TCP/IP) play supported. Internet play requires broadband connection and latest drivers. LAN play requires a network interface card and latest drivers.


1.4 DirectX®
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* DirectX 9.0c or DirectX 10

Saints Row 2 also requires a component of DirectX which may not be included with installations of DirectX downloaded from Microsoft's website. Due to this, it is recommended that the you install the DirectX included on the disc even if you believe you have the latest version. If the required DirectX files are not installed, the game may not run properly.

This applies to both DirectX 9 and DirectX 10.


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2) Installation and Configuring
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2.1 How to Install
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IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you have the latest drivers installed for your audio and video cards. You can download these drivers from your audio or video card manufacturer's Web site. Failure to do may result in Saints Row 2 being unplayable.

2.1.1 DVD
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Close any extraneous programs running in the background, as this could conflict with installation.

For both Windows XP and Windows Vista:

1. Insert the 1st Saints Row 2 DVD
2. Select "Install Saints Row 2"
2. Follow the instructions that appear

Alternatively, if the Autoplay does not start:

1. Insert the 1st Saints Row 2 DVD
2. Run the Setup.exe file located on the disc
3. Select "Install Saints Row 2"
4. Follow the instructions that appear


2.1.2 Steam
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1. Start Steam
2. In the Steam Client, navigate to the "My Games" tab
3. Right-Click on Saints Row 2 and select "Install game"
4. Follow the on screen instructions

To play the game, double click Saints Row 2 in the "My Games" tab or right click Saints Row 2 and choose "Launch game".


2.2 Configuring the Game
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2.2.1 Language Selection
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Saints Row 2's displayed text language is based on the Operating System's regional format option.

To Change the Language in Windows Vista:

1. Open up the Control Panel (Start->Control Panel or Start->Settings->Control Panel)
2. Open "Regional and Language Options"
In Control Panel Home View:
1. Select "Clock, Language, and Region"
2. Select "Change the date, time, or number format"
In Classic View:
1. Select "Regional and Language Options"
3. In the first tab you may select your preferred language from the "Current Format" drop down menu.
4. Click Apply and then OK.

To Change the Language in Windows XP:

1. Open up the Control Panel (Start->Settings->Control Panel)
2. Open "Regional and Language Options"
In Category View:
1. Select "Date, Time, Language, and Regional Options"
2. Select "Change the format of numbers, dates, and times."
In Classic View:
1. Select "Regional and Language Options"
3. In the first tab, under the "Standards and formats" section, you may select your preferred language from the drop down menu.
4. Click Apply and then OK.


2.2.2 Controls
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Saints Row 2 allows the user to re-assign control functions. This option is located on the Main Menu or in the Pause Menu under Options>Controls. Keyboard controls can be reconfigured under the Controls Setup menu. Gamepad controls can be configured under the Gamepad Controls Setup menu. The default Gamepad controls mimic the Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller default layout for the Xbox 360 version of Saints Row 2.


2.2.3 Optimizing Performance
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* To optimize performance on machine specifications that are below the recommended requirements, it is advisable that the user play with the following settings:

Resolution: 800x600
Fullscreen: Yes
Graphics Quality: Low
(Alternatively, the user can tweak individual graphical options by switching the Graphics Quality to Custom and modifying the Advanced Graphical Options listed at the bottom of the Display Settings menu)

Along with these settings, the user should run Saints Row 2 with as few background programs as possible. These programs can severely impact performance. An example of this would be an Anti-Virus program performing a scan.


* Multiplayer and CO-OP will perform best without background programs using the internet connection.

* Turning V-Sync off in the graphical options will improve performance.


2.3 Multiplayer
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2.3.1 Online / Gamespy
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To play Saints Row 2 online, the user will have to register with GameSpy. This can be done two ways:

Within Saints Row 2:
1. In either the CO-OP Online or Multiplayer Online login menu, select
"Create Account"
2. Input your preferred email, password(NOT the password to your email),
and nickname.
3. Select "Create Account" to finish. If successful, you will receive a prompt stating so and can continue to Login. If unsuccessful, please correct the field indicated in the Error prompt.

On GameSpy.com:
1. In a web browser, navigate to http://www.gamespyid.com
2. Follow the instructions located on the right side of the webpage to register a New User account.

Once registered, the user may log into the account with either the CO-OP Online or Multiplayer online menus, within Saints Row 2. From there, they will be able to search for or begin their own Online games.

Both Multiplayer and CO-OP games can be made private by inputting a Session Password before starting your online session.


2.3.1.1 Server Browser
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In order to search for online sessions to join, you will have to use the built in Server Browser. This Server Browser contains useful information in describing the game sessions being hosted.

Server Name - The chosen name to describe the session
Server IP - The IP which the server is transmitting from
Game Mode - The type of match the server is playing
Server Ping - The network latency between your computer and the server. A high ping is undesirable and may lead to a less enjoyable experience.

General:
All Server Browsers contain filters located at the top of the screen which the player may change in order to find a desired game type.

Private games found in the Server Browser will have a padlock icon next to the Server Name to indicate that they are Password Protected.

The Server Filter can be used to limit your search results by partial Server Name matches, and also allows you to sort the Server Browser by either Server Name or Ping.

CO-OP:
Located under the CO-OP>Online>Find Game menu, the player is able to search for either Public and Private games.

Multiplayer:
Multiplayer contains two Server Browsers.

"Find Game" is used to search for Player Matches that will not count towards your Rank nor reward you with money to further customize your online avatar.
"Find Ranked Game" is used to search for Ranked Matched which can be played to earn money to customize your online avatar and improve in Rank.

Located at the top of both Server Browsers are filters to help the player find the Game Mode that they wish to play.


2.3.1.2 Text Chat
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For Multiplayer and CO-OP games, you can talk to other players through the in-game Text Chat function. The chat input can be activated pressing Y to talk to everyone in the MP game or T to talk to only your teammates.


2.3.1.3 Leaderboards
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Located under the Multiplayer>Online menu while logged in is the Leaderboards. The Leaderboards are a tool which you can use to view and compare stats of online players.


2.3.1.4 Customize Player
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Located under the Multiplayer>Online menu while logged in is the "Customize Player" menu. Within this menu, you can find various tools to customize your avatar displayed when playing online multiplayer matches.

Plastic Surgeon - The player is able to change their sex, race, body shape, face, and personality of their avatar here. The player may also import their Single Player character from their latest saved game.

Store - Using money earned from playing online matches, the player may purchase new clothing to change the look of their avatar to their preference. More clothing options are unlocked as the player
gains rank, through playing online matches.

Wardrobe - The player is able to browse through clothes they've purchased from the Store. Colors, Logos, and Wear Options can be changed when selecting each individual clothing item. The player may also change their "Badge" in the Wardrobe. Badges are obtained by performing certain special actions or by ranking up. Badges can be used to gauge what type of player you are or are going up against.


2.3.2 LAN
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Saints Row 2's CO-OP and Multiplayer modes can be played on a Local Area Network as well.

CO-OP:
1. Navigate to the CO-OP>LAN Play menu
2. Input a Nickname
3a. Select "Find Game" to search for active CO-OP games on the LAN
3b. Select either "New Game" or "Load Game" to begin your own CO-OP session

Multiplayer:
1. Navigate to the Multiplayer>LAN Play menu
2. Input a Nickname
3a. Select "Find Game" to search for active Multiplayer games on the LAN
3b. Select "Start Game" to begin your own Multiplayer session
2.4 Steam
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For information on how to use the Steam Overlay and access the Steam Community while in-game, please refer to the following website: https://support.steampowered.com/kb_...8882-BMXL-0801


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3) Troubleshooting
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3.1 Crash Upon Starting the Game
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If the game crashes immediately upon starting the game, refer to sections 1.4, 3.2, and 3.3.


3.2 Reverting to Default Settings
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If you find you are unable to access Display settings or Saints Row 2 crashes when starting after making a change to your display settings, then you may rever the game to the default settings by doing the following:

1. Open the "My Games" tab in the Steam Client
2. Right Click Saints Row 2 and select Properties
3. Select "Set launch options..."
4. In the dialog box, input the word "defaults" without quotes
5. Press OK, select close, and launch Saints Row 2

And the game will launch with the default settings. Be sure to remove "defaults" from the advanced option from the launch options before starting the game again, or else the settings will be reset to default every time the game is started.


3.3 Video Issues
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Most video related issues can be fixed by installing the latest drivers for your video card from the manufacturer's Web site. Links to popular video card manufacturers are available at the bottom of this document.

Graphical corruption might occur if your video card is forcing to override Saints Row 2's graphical
options.


3.4 Sound Issues
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Most sound related issues can be fixed by installing the latest drivers for your sound card from the manufacturer's Web site. Links to popular video card manufacturers are available at the bottom of this document.


3.5 Network / NAT / Firewall Support
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If you are playing behind a firewall/proxy, the following ports will have to be open to play online:

* 27900 (Master Server UDP Heartbeat)
* 28900 (Master Server List Request)
* 29900 (GP Connection Manager)
* 29901 (GP Search Manager)
* 13139 (Custom UDP Pings)
* 6500 (Query Port)
* 4200 (Game)
* 1200 (Steam UDP)
* 27000 to 27015 (Steam UDP)
* 27020 to 27050 (Steam TCP)


Please refer to your firewall or proxy's documentation for information on how to open or forward these ports.


3.6 Save Games Management
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To delete save games file, you will have to navigate to the following folders:

Windows XP:
[OS HDD]:\Documents and Settings\[User Name]\Local Settings\Application Data\THQ\Saints Row 2

Windows Vista:
[OS HDD]:\Users\[User Name]\AppData\Local\THQ\Saints Row 2

The save files have a .bbsave extension.

Note: To clear your statistics, you will have to delete the profile.dat file. Be cautious, as many game settings are also contained within this file.

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4) Contact Information, Important Websites, and Technical Support
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If you could not find the solution to an issue in the Troubleshooting section, THQ Customer Support offers a variety of support options. To help solve the problem quickly, efficiently, and accurately, please have the following information available:

- Name and version of the program
- Computer brand and model name
- Sound card brand and model name
- Video card brand and model name
- Information on other peripherals you are using (printers, joysticks, etc.)
- The length of time since the system’s drivers were last updated
- A detailed description of the problem
- Note any recent changes to your system


Internet Support

To access support for THQ products on the World Wide Web, point your browser to www.thq.com/support.
You may also email us: support@thq.com


Mailing Address

THQ Customer Service
29903 Agoura Rd.
Calabasas Hills, CA 91301

Telephone

818-880-0456


For International support, please refer to the details found in the game's EULA.


Saints Row 2 Homepage
http://www.saintsrow.com

Saints Row 2 Community Web site
http://community.saintsrow.com

Volition, Inc.
http://www.volition-inc.com

THQ
http://www.thq.com


GameSpy
http://www.gamespy.com

Steam
http://www.steampowered.com


NVIDIA Drivers
http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx?lang=en-us

ATI Drivers
http://ati.amd.com/support/driver.HTML

Creative Labs Drivers
http://support.creative.com/


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