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Xbox-One-Specific Help:

Lost a Save Game

If you lose your place in the game or start the game under a new profile, you can unlock all chapters (levels) at the main menu by going to New Game and pressing Left-Bumper + Right-Bumper + the View Button (little button with two squares). Then at least you can start over from the current chapter you were playing.

PC System Requirements:

    Minimum:
        OS: Windows XP
        Processor: Core 2 Duo or AMD equivalent
        Memory: 1500 MB RAM
        Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 or ATI equivalent
        DirectX: Version 9.0c
        Hard Drive: 900 MB available space
        Sound Card: DX9.0c compatible

    Recommended:
        OS: Windows 7
        Processor: Intel Core i3 or faster
        Memory: 3000 MB RAM
        Graphics: NVIDIA Geforce GT 640 or faster
        DirectX: Version 10
        Hard Drive: 900 MB available space
        Sound Card: DX9.0c compatible

Mac System Requirements:

    Minimum:
        OS: 10.7 (Lion) or newer
        Processor: Core 2 Duo or Better (2ghz or faster)
        Memory: 1500 MB RAM
        Graphics: NVidia/ATI Dedicated Graphics
                (Integrated Intel Graphics not supported)
        Hard Drive: 900 MB available space 

 

Performance Problems:

If the game is running slowly, try adjusting graphics options in the launch menu (shown before the game starts). Choosing a lower screen resolution will help, and be sure to run the game in full screen mode for best performance. You may also improve performance by choosing one of the other Graphics Quality options in the launch menu. Fast or Fastest reduce shadows and other visual effects to improve framerates.

Be sure to update your graphics card drivers to the latest stable version (see the NVIDIA or AMD websites, depending on your GPU brand). NOTE: The game may not play at a high frame-rate without a dedicated graphics card. Integrated video devices and low-end laptop graphics may not be sufficiently powerful.

You can significantly improve graphics performance by disabling Higher Quality Effects under the in-game Options menu.

Note about Intel integrated graphics: All but the most recent Intel video solutions may struggle to run the game properly. Here again, make sure you have the latest drivers. In particular, the Intel HD 4600 drivers have been shown to solve problems for some users.

Gamepads:

Lifeless Planet works with Xbox-compatible gamepads. On Logitech gamepads, be sure to set the switch on the bottom to "X" mode and not "D" mode.

On Macs, you'll need to install this driver:
http://tattiebogle.net/index.php/ProjectRoot/Xbox360Controller/OsxDriver/

Note, you'll still need to set the "X" mode switch on a Mac for Logitech controllers. PS3 gamepads seem to work with no extra drivers/settings.

Keyboard/Mouse Issues:

Sometimes when using keyboard/mouse the main character may seem to move on his own. This usually happens when a gamepad or joystick is plugged in. Try unplugging any gamepads or joysticks.

If this doesn't work, try deleting your lpPrefs.txt file from:
C:\Users\[username]\AppData\LocalLow\Stage 2 Studios\Lifeless Planet\

Warning: Do NOT delete lpSave.txt unless you want to reset your game progress!

None of the above work? Try to re-map joystick axis inputs in the Inputs tab of the launcher to either a D-pad direction or trigger on your gamepad. That way the game should ignore input from the analog sticks. Just remember to reset this if you decide to play with gamepad later.

Default Inputs:

If your controls do not seem to be configured correctly, take a look at the default inputs here

Getting Stuck In Terrain:

If your character becomes stuck, pause the game ( [Esc] key ) and choose “Last Checkpoint” from the menu to reset your player at the most recent checkpoint.

Can't Use The Robot Arm:

Your character has to find the robot arm and equip it before it can be used. If you get to the first location where you need the arm, you have to go back and look for the robot arm first.

How to Move Over Your Saved Game Files:

Here's how to copy your saved game files from one PC to another (be sure the game is not running while you copy these files).

1. Find your beta saved game directory. By default this is located in:
C:\Users\[Your Username]\AppData\LocalLow\Stage 2 Studios\Lifeless Planet Beta\

2. Copy the two text files in that folder to:
C:\Users\[Your Username]\AppData\LocalLow\Stage 2 Studios\Lifeless Planet\

Mac Saved Game Locations:

Should be under:
Users/YourUserName/Library/Caches/Stage 2 Studios/Lifeless Planet

Could sometimes be under:
Users/YourUserName/Library/Caches/unity.Stage 2 Studios.Lifeless Planet

The Library folder is hidden since OSX 10.8, so you may need to show hidden files (see: http://ianlunn.co.uk/articles/quickly-showhide-hidden-files-mac-os-x-mavericks/) or use the terminal.

Achievements:

Here are the the requirements for the "Lifeless Astronaut" achievement. You must die all of these ways at least once:

• By Fire (Inferno level)
• By Fall (anywhere you fall and die)
• By Rock (Foothills level)
• By Pike (stabbed by a root creature)
• By “Zombie” (root creatures that grabs you like a hand - Badlands level)
• By Flower (root creature that looks like a tree/flower - Dead Forest level or Cliffs level)
• By Bomb (dynamite blows you up - Research Complex)
• By Oxygen (run out of air - Landing site, etc)

 

 How to Reset Achievements:

You can also delete your saved game file (see above) if you want to try a clean run at the achievements. You won't lose any achievements you've earned, but you'll be able to start a clean game to try to earn achievements that require success on the "first play-through." I'll probably adjust the achievements to make them not require "first play-through" perfection, but for now this solution is an alternative to going for the tougher achievements.

Understanding Checkpoints:

Lifeless Planet uses an auto-save system for saving game progress. Your progress is always saved at the beginning of every chapter (level), so these are good places to stop and quit the game as you can always safely return to the start of a new level. There area a few other save points in some of the longer chapters. As I write this, there isn't an indicator for where these saves happen. That's obviously an oversight so I'll be adding this feature in a patch and hopefully uploading in the next day or so.

Feedback/Bug Reporting:

I'm sure I missed a few bugs and issues along the way, so please report them here as you find them and I'll do my best to get these corrected asap. I intend to be as responsive as possible to your feedback. As mostly a one-man team, I've had to focus my efforts on core features and rely on the community for feedback. This is why I went to Early Access, and I will continue to adjust, improve and fix features post-launch as well.