Unlike before, I'm actually doing a beta. I don't guarantee anything of this new app is actually working right.
You can download it from here.
*Running with MaLDoHD*
Since this is probably the most popular mod for Crysis 2 I did some quick testing to figure out how to run with the Crysis 2 Advanced Graphics Options program.
1. Install MaLDoHD
2. Run the MaLDoHD Config Utility
3. Run the Crysis 2 Advanced Graphics Options program
4. Set all general settings in the Crysis 2 Advanced Graphics Option Program to Extreme or Ultra and then press "Save Config".
5. Start Crysis 2 through MaLDoHD's config utility or through Steam (or whatever shortcut you use to start MaLDoHD) Do not use the Crysis 2 Advanced Graphics Options program to start Crysis 2 yet.
MaLDoHD also uses some of their own things with Crysis 2, so you won't overwrite them.
I know it won't be as popular this time around but I decided to make it anyways becuase I felt I never finished it.
You'll notice a few different things. First off there are less options. With every different patch of Crysis 2, Crytek changed how some of the configs worked. A lot of what was in the first version no longer applies, so I just removed them to make the interface a bit cleaner. All of these settings do work in Crysis 2.
Next you can actually save and read .ago files which store all of the user settings. Note, .ago files can only be read in by the Crysis 2 Advanced Graphics Options program. You can load the file in and then use the confg to apply the settings. Under file you'll see the options. I haven't tested this much so use at your own risk.
The last is that this program will read any existing system.cfg or autoexec.cfg files you may have, apply the setting to the Crysis 2 Advanced Graphics Options program, and then delete those existing system.cfg and autoexec.cfg files. If you have any settings that are not supported in the Crysis 2 Advanced Graphics Options program they will be lost. You can always manually add them to the config file, but every time you reapply the configs from inside the app, it will delete those settings. I'm working on a way to preserve those settings but it's kind of tricky.
I'm also not certain about mod compatibility. Since this program only affects the system.cfg and autoexec.cfg files within the Crysis 2 root directory, I am not sure what will happen with full mods. If the modes mofidy those two files, this will screw up the mod. So don't use it if you have mods installed. Odds are you don't need it if you're using mods.
My primary focus with this release is bug fixes and getting it working with mods. In the future I'll be able to add an "advanced" section which will support many more settings and should increase mod compatibility.
Why did I make this version now so far away from Crysis 2's launch and so close to Crysis 3's? Simple. With some small modifications I'll be able to get this program working with Crysis 3. I really wrote this for the future. Technically, this program will be able to be updated to be used for any game using an open CryEngine 3 game that allows for autoexec.cfg files and the user to change settings via console commands.
Anyways, here's the quick readme:
Crysis 2 Advanced Graphics Options Version 2.0.1 Beta Readme
This is a large overhaul of the old Crysis 2 Advanced Graphics Options program that I made in 2011.
Instructions
1. Unzip the .zip file.
2. Place anywhere you want.
3. Run the .exe (run as adminstrator to be safe)
4. In-game make sure you choose the DirectX version you want
Notes
1. Program will autodetect and existing system.cfg or autoexec.cfg files in the Crysis 2 root directory.
2. Program places any settings found in any existing system.cfg or autoexec.cfg fle and apply them.
3. Program will delete those existing files and replace with own generated file.
4. If crashing try running the .exe as administrator.
5. You will still have to choose your DirectX version in-game
Report any bugs, issues, and suggestions to the forums at:
https://sourceforge.net/projects/c2ago/forums/forum/1706568.
-Copyright 2012: Wasdie
Version 2.0.1 notes
*added tooltips to all drop down boxes
*tweaked the GUI so it doesn't look as terrible
Download Locaitons:
*Running with MaLDoHD*
Since this is probably the most popular mod for Crysis 2 I did some quick testing to figure out how to run with the Crysis 2 Advanced Graphics Options program.
1. Install MaLDoHD
2. Run the MaLDoHD Config Utility
3. Run the Crysis 2 Advanced Graphics Options program
4. Set all general settings in the Crysis 2 Advanced Graphics Option Program to Extreme or Ultra and then press "Save Config".
5. Start Crysis 2 through MaLDoHD's config utility or through Steam (or whatever shortcut you use to start MaLDoHD) Do not use the Crysis 2 Advanced Graphics Options program to start Crysis 2 yet.
MaLDoHD also uses some of their own things with Crysis 2, so you won't overwrite them.
Does it work with MaLDoHD 4.0 beta texture mod?
ReplyDeleteI just downloaded that and I was going to test it ASAP.
DeleteActually I just downloaded it.
DeleteIt seems that MaLDoHD comments out your entire autoexec.cfg file. All you have to do is run the Crysis 2 Advanced Graphics Options Program after running MaLDoHD config tool and every other time you run MaLDoHD config tool.
Make sure you set everything to Extreme or Ultra in the Crysis 2 Advanced Graphics Options Program as well.
Wow. Really wasn't expecting this, especially since you mentioned you lost the source code at some point. Eager to try it out.
ReplyDeleteAlso, MechWarrior Online is currently in open beta and it uses CryEngine 3 if you want to stay ahead of the curve. ;)
Great that you are finishing it. I was visiting this blog every few weeks to see if any progress was made. Keep up the good work! :)
ReplyDeleteI run the program, it says I have to point to crysis root directory and I get a crash:
ReplyDelete"Description:
Stopped working
Problem signature:
Problem Event Name: CLR20r3
Problem Signature 01: TOOY5KZVMYPRKV4QOJQGCVZQMGQSOARJ
Problem Signature 02: 1.0.0.0
Problem Signature 03: 507b3c69
Problem Signature 04: mscorlib
Problem Signature 05: 2.0.0.0
Problem Signature 06: 503f01b1
Problem Signature 07: c43
Problem Signature 08: 59
Problem Signature 09: System.FormatException
OS Version: 6.1.7601.2.1.0.256.1
Locale ID: 2057"
Are you running it as administrator?
DeleteYes. I tried running it normally by clicking on the exe file like I run all the programs and after your post I right clicked and selected "Run as Administrator" option but the result was exactly the same.
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ReplyDeleteAlright, I found a fix to those who get a crash when you try to select your Crysis 2 directory. Let it install the autoexec.cfg file on your desktop (It doesn't actually need the Crysis 2 directory, its just asking for a place to save the .cfg file), and then the new autoexec.cfg file into your Crysis 2 directory. Now whenever it asks you to select the Crysis 2 directory, it'll work perfectly fine (Dunno if you use Maldo tho, I use it as well)
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