Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Assassin's Creed 2

Assassin's Creed 2
Written By: Chiz


Original Nvidia 3D Vision Forum Link


This was probably the easiest of the last 3 AC installments to fix with the fewest problems in 3D.  Fixes were easy overall using HeliX's code samples.  This series of games always looked amazing in 3D with just a few minor issues, most of which were resolved and fixed with HeliX tools and detailed below.

Fixes:
V1.1- *DOWNLOAD*
  • UI 2D/3D - included a few presets, 90 actually makes enemy icons accurate but may be uncomfortable for HUD elements.
  • Skybox Fix
  • Ambient Occlusion Blob Shadows removed

Edit: To use this fix, you'll also need to add a HelixMod d3d9.dll. This fix only includes the shaders.
Go to the list of HelixMods and download a release version.  Pretty sure any will work.
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52 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 23, 2012 at 10:41 AM

    I still see that round shadow at the bottom of all characters how can i remove that

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    1. eqzitaraJuly 23, 2012 at 10:56 AM

      Strange, it says he removed though. Might be a difference in patch versions.

      I couldnt help you by doing it since I dont have it installed BUT I wrote a guide http://helixmod.blogspot.com/2012/04/how-to-guide-remove-effects-from-game.html

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    2. AnonymousJuly 23, 2012 at 1:13 PM

      thanks for the answered i did notice I have update ver 1.01 installed can it be that , anyway ill check that link now

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  2. AnonymousJuly 30, 2012 at 2:50 PM

    is there a way to remove those round 2D shadows from under the characters?

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  3. AnonymousAugust 17, 2012 at 1:54 AM

    where do i place the files???

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    1. eqzitaraAugust 17, 2012 at 8:35 AM

      http://helixmod.wikispot.org/How_To_Install
      Should be same folder as the game's .exe

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  4. BaileyBoiOctober 28, 2012 at 1:08 AM

    Hi, When shader override folder is placed in the game directory it crashes the game on the title screen (actually causes driver to crash). When I remove the folder (leaving d3d9.dll) it does not crash. I have tried using different patch versions but nothing seems to work. Any help would be greatly appreciated

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  5. AnonymousNovember 9, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    Just want to play AC II and Brotherhood while waiting for AC 3 and same problem as BaileyBoi.

    Maybe your amazing fix is not compatible with the 306.97 drivers.

    Could you check please and ligth us about that...

    Thanks in advance

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    1. AnonymousNovember 9, 2012 at 10:38 AM

      @ eqzitara

      I followed your link "How To Install", put the d3d9.dll from the debuglog.zip in the game directory but there's no log.txt ...

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    2. eqzitaraNovember 9, 2012 at 2:41 PM

      In the files just marked
      vs_3_0

      Paste
      vs_3_0
      dcl_position v0
      dcl_position o0

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  6. AnonymousNovember 10, 2012 at 3:24 AM

    @eqzitara

    Which file are you talking about ?

    Whan i extract the AC2v1.zip i have this folders :

    shaderoverride
    - pixelshaders (empty)
    - vertexshaders
    - 3E3FA21D.txt
    - 81B1D1FD.txt
    etc...


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  7. AnonymousNovember 12, 2012 at 6:50 AM

    No news from any Gurus ! :-(

    I just want to play it again in S3D...

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    1. eqzitaraNovember 12, 2012 at 8:22 AM

      3E3FA21D.txt

      remove everything
      paste

      vs_3_0
      dcl_position v0
      dcl_position o0

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    2. AnonymousNovember 14, 2012 at 3:12 PM

      Many thanks eqzitara. AC II works fine again in 3D.

      Could you indicate me the same for Brotherhood, because it's the same problem ?

      Thanks in advance, you're awesome ! ;-)

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    3. eqzitaraNovember 14, 2012 at 3:35 PM

      Last comment on the brotherhood page, i talk about it.

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    4. AnonymousNovember 14, 2012 at 3:55 PM

      Thanks for the quick answer. I didn't think that the problem was due to nvidia 600 series. I'd recently upgraded to,a 650ti....

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  8. AnonymousNovember 25, 2012 at 12:13 PM

    Does this fix work with the steam version? I just want to eliminate those annoying blob shadows.

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  9. AnonymousDecember 27, 2012 at 4:58 AM

    Hi and thanks
    For the game crashes at launch and the log says :

    Start logging..
    D3DPERF_BeginEvent 0x6DB371DB
    D3DPERF_EndEvent 0x6DB37249
    D3DPERF_SetMarker 0x6DB372B5
    D3DPERF_SetRegion 0x6DB37321
    D3DPERF_QueryRepeatFrame 0x6DB3738D
    D3DPERF_SetOptions 0x6DB37402
    D3DPERF_GetStatus 0x6DB3746D
    Direct3DCreate 0x6DAF0A62
    NV API initialized
    Device Created
    CreateDevice
    gStereoTexMgr Init
    lpStereoTex Init 0x4239720
    Get Display mode Width1920 Heigh 1080
    Release


    You see what the problem might be?

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    1. eqzitaraDecember 27, 2012 at 2:13 PM

      Disable steam community, evga precision, etc. Go through this page.
      http://helixmod.wikispot.org/How_To_Install

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    2. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2013 at 2:33 AM

      Thanks, but that was already done...
      Now I have finished this game, I think it will be the same for Brotherhood... ^^

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  10. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2013 at 1:04 AM

    Thank you very much for the fix! And for the "update" on how to make it work with Nvidia 6xx-cards!

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  11. AnonymousMay 20, 2013 at 10:17 AM

    Just wanted to say thanks to all the hard work you guys are doing & for all the help patients & input. 3D wouldn't be the same without all your dedication. Nvidia should be ashamed! A special thanks to Eqzitara as you seem to reply most of the posts I have read where people are having problems with the fixes, obviously a big thanks to all the authors as well :P

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  12. AnonymousMay 20, 2013 at 2:25 PM

    I too have a GTX 660TI & the fix also worked for me so many thanks. However I can't work out how to change the depth of the UI? I have tried replacing the contents of the /Shaderoverride/Vertexshaders with the files in both the /Vertexshader40 & 90 folders but neither made a difference! The UI was still set too far back. I did try the files from AC Brotherhood in the LOW_DEPTH_HUD folder, that worked but the minimap was not displayed right. Any help plz. Thanks in advance :)

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    1. AnonymousMay 20, 2013 at 4:34 PM

      eqzitar

      Stuck on a laptop from the 90's. So I cant do like anything. If you ask on nvidia forum in helixmod thread someone may be able to help but I cant.

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    2. AnonymousMay 21, 2013 at 2:20 AM

      Ok Mr.McFly @_@ Thank you for your very prompt response & your continued effort.

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  13. DarkStarSwordNovember 9, 2013 at 8:09 AM

    Disabling vertex shader 3E3FA21D to remove the blob shadows also has the side effect of not rendering interior water (it appears as a solid light greenish colour). An alternative solution that seems to work is to disable pixel shader D4ECD7DE instead.

    After installing the shader overrides from this page, delete shaderoverride\vertexshaders\3E3FA21D.txt. Then create a new file called shaderoverride\pixelshaders\D4ECD7DE.txt containing just this single line:

    ps_3_0

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    1. DarkStarSwordNovember 9, 2013 at 8:54 AM

      Looks like pixel shader 671FEBFA has to be disabled in the same way.

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  14. neovadJanuary 26, 2014 at 7:53 AM

    Issues with floor in crowd (light nodes with random pipelines is 2D object) solved. Just disable vertex shader 2F5AA247.

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    1. AnonymousSeptember 13, 2015 at 1:17 PM

      Помоги мне с этим модом. Я не знаю как нужно его ставить.

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  15. AnonymousJuly 1, 2015 at 10:58 PM

    Where is the download ?

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  16. UnknownSeptember 13, 2015 at 1:12 PM

    How to install this ? I don't understand because all links are useless.So i am from Russia (И я из России)

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    1. bo3bSeptember 13, 2015 at 2:48 PM

      Added a note above that you'll also need to download a d3d9.dll from the list of HelixMod versions available. This fix doesn't include the dll. Pretty sure any version of the d3d9.dll will work, as this fix only contains vertex shaders.

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    2. UnknownSeptember 14, 2015 at 2:12 AM

      I already installed d3d9.dll but i don't understand where i must extract this folders -pixelshaders -vertexshaders -vertexshaders 40 -vertexshaders 90 .Can you help me ?

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    3. bo3bSeptember 14, 2015 at 3:14 AM

      They all go into the game folder, next to the game .exe.

      The only ones that will be active are 'pixelshaders' and 'vertexshaders', the '40' and '90' variants won't be used. I'm not actually sure what those are all about, probably something like setting the HUD to 40% or 90% depth.

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  17. H3-M4NSeptember 5, 2016 at 2:43 PM

    WIN 10 and GTX 1080. I always get a crash on startup. Disabled all EVGA prec x and other overlays. Any ideas?
    Though, in the Steam Directory there doesnt seem to be a gameoverlayrenderer.dll file anymore to delete?!

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    1. AnonymousSeptember 5, 2016 at 3:16 PM

      3E3FA21D.txt

      remove everything
      paste

      vs_3_0
      dcl_position v0
      dcl_position o0

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    2. eqzitaraSeptember 5, 2016 at 5:17 PM

      Also forgot to mention game is said to be remastered soon.

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    3. H3-M4NSeptember 21, 2016 at 10:52 AM

      Yeah, that did it. Now it runs and also without bottom shadow. Many thx!!!!!

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    4. H3-M4NDecember 7, 2016 at 3:01 PM

      The culprit for me was the Uplay Overlay. When it is turned on the game always crashes on Startup. So better turn that off!

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    5. Martin ProhnMarch 18, 2017 at 1:38 PM

      Uplay Overlay was it for me too.
      Luckily Steam Overlay worked. Don't know if the Steam Controller would have worked without the overlay.

      I think, the tip about Uplay should be added to the description.

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  18. Martin ProhnMarch 18, 2017 at 2:00 PM

    Is it possible to have HUD elements directly at the screen (no depth)?

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  19. UnknownAugust 24, 2018 at 9:04 PM

    How do I use this? Can you send me a tutorial?

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    1. bo3bAugust 25, 2018 at 5:42 AM

      Easiest way to use this is to use the 3D Fix Manager program. Top Left on Nav Bar. That will install the fix for you in the right spot, by just clicking buttons.

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    2. UnknownAugust 25, 2018 at 10:06 AM

      thanks, vou tentar

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    3. UnknownAugust 25, 2018 at 10:09 AM

      I downloaded but I do not know how to use it, or what should I do?

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    4. bo3bAugust 25, 2018 at 6:50 PM

      Should be pretty obvious, list of installed games on left, click on AC2, click on Install 3D Fix.

      Here is the User Manual.

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  20. H3-M4NMarch 29, 2021 at 1:03 PM

    very strange. Just wanted continue playing AC2
    Now i have a clean win 10 installation only for 3d. I installed driver 425.31 and 3D Fix Manager.
    Now regular version of the fix just wont start (Play 3d Button just flickers once and that is it) and alternative version of the fix loads the game in 3d but the fixed shaders are not applied (skybox wrong and the blob shadow still present).
    I am on Win 20H2. GTX 1080
    Any ideas what to try are very welcome. uplay overlay is disabled.

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    1. Martin ProhnJuly 9, 2022 at 8:02 AM

      This comment has been removed by the author.

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    2. Martin ProhnJuly 9, 2022 at 8:24 AM

      Hello HM,

      I can confirm, that the "alternative version" doesn't work for me too. That is: Skybox is wrong and blob shadow on screen depth is there. The regular version works though.

      I have Windows 11 and 425.31. I installed both version via the 3d fix manager.

      Keep in mind, that for regular version, Uplay Overlays must be deactivated! Maybe that is the reason it doesn't work for you.

      Anyway "alternative version" seems to be broken.

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  21. H3-M4NMarch 31, 2021 at 11:50 AM

    So, now it works again. But only with 452.06 Not with 425.31 (hangs in endless loop at startup of game switching white and black scrrens). Did clean install with Losti tool.

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    1. dozy14December 24, 2021 at 9:45 PM

      Hi @H3-M4N Have you tried the fix for Assassin's Creed 1?

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