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In '''''Spyro: A Hero's Tail''''' Spyro must save the Dragon Realms from the Evil Red Dragon who has planted light-sapping Dark Gems all over the Dragon Realms in an attempt to control the world. With the help of his allies, Spyro must seek out and destroy all of the Dark Gems to return the land back to normal and to save the Dragon Realms from the evil dragon's tyrannical control. Guide Spyro as he uses his new dragon powers, abilities, and gadgets in lush environments rife with new villains. | In '''''Spyro: A Hero's Tail''''' Spyro must save the Dragon Realms from the Evil Red Dragon who has planted light-sapping Dark Gems all over the Dragon Realms in an attempt to control the world. With the help of his allies, Spyro must seek out and destroy all of the Dark Gems to return the land back to normal and to save the Dragon Realms from the evil dragon's tyrannical control. Guide Spyro as he uses his new dragon powers, abilities, and gadgets in lush environments rife with new villains. | ||
== Problems == | == Problems == | ||
{{Problems|{{#vardefineecho:problems| | {{Problems|{{#vardefineecho:problems| | ||
=== Light Glow === | |||
=== | Since {{revision|5.0-4703}}, light glow will not render correctly when '''EFB to texture only''' is enabled. Disabling it fixes the problem. | ||
=== Underwater Rendering === | === Underwater Rendering === | ||
When diving underwater an effect should blur the distance. | When diving underwater an effect should blur the distance. On Dolphin everything is rendered completely fuzzy. Refer {{Issue|9277}}. Only the software back-end renders correctly. Since {{revision|5.0-15294}} additional issues occur including a black bar obscuring the screen. refer {{Issue|12735}}. | ||
{{image|Spyro-A Hero's Tail Underwater OpenGL.png|OpenGL}} | {{image|Spyro-A Hero's Tail Underwater OpenGL.png|OpenGL}} | ||
{{image|Spyro-A Hero's Tail Underwater DirectX.png|DirectX|br}} | {{image|Spyro-A Hero's Tail Underwater DirectX.png|DirectX|br}} | ||
=== <s>Lighting and Shimmering Object Smears</s> === | |||
Beams of light and shimmering objects, like faerie wings, can smear or be duplicated or otherwise corrupt graphics. Slightly different versions of the corruption are seen between OpenGL and DirectX. Refer {{Issue|6899}} and {{Issue|8317}}. Fixed by {{revision|5.0-4703}}. | |||
{{image|Spyro-A Hero's Tail Shimmering streaking.png|Smearing}} | |||
{{image|Spyro-A Hero's Tail Shimmering duplication.png|Duplication}} | |||
{{YouTube|spBwTw5AyuA|dolphin-emu issue #8317 (Spyro - A Hero's Tail)|br}} | |||
}}}} | }}}} | ||
== Enhancements == | == Enhancements == | ||
=== Blotchy Textures=== | |||
Some textures are intended to be in an 18b rather than 24b format, which can cause banding across gradients or otherwise blotchy colors. Disabling '''Force 24-bit colour''' fixes the issue. | |||
{{image|Spyro ignore format changes disabled graphical artefacts.png|Ignore format changes disabled}} | |||
{{image|Spyro ignore format changes enabled no graphical artefacts.png|Ignore format changes enabled|br}} | |||
=== Remove Bloom AR Code === | === Remove Bloom AR Code === | ||
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==== NTSC ==== | ==== NTSC ==== | ||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
04352F00 4E800020 | |||
</pre> | </pre> | ||
=== 16:9 Aspect Ratio Fix === | === 16:9 Aspect Ratio Fix === | ||
The built-in Widescreen Hack causes various clipping issues. The following Gecko codes work as a replacement. Make sure disable the Widescreen Hack before using these. | The built-in Widescreen Hack causes various clipping issues. The following Gecko codes work as a replacement. Make sure disable the Widescreen Hack before using these. | ||
<pre>$16:9 Widescreen | <pre>$16:9 Widescreen Region-Free | ||
F6000001 80008180 | F6000001 80008180 | ||
418100E0 3FC08049 | 418100E0 3FC08049 | ||
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{{testing/entry|revision=3.5|OS=Windows 7|CPU=AMD Althon II x2 270 @ 3.4GHz|GPU=NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650ti|result=100% Full speed perfect|tester=Mirocroatia}} | {{testing/entry|revision=3.5|OS=Windows 7|CPU=AMD Althon II x2 270 @ 3.4GHz|GPU=NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650ti|result=100% Full speed perfect|tester=Mirocroatia}} | ||
{{testing/entry|revision=4.0-1569|OS=Windows 8.1|CPU=Intel Celeron G1610 @ 2.6GHz|GPU=NVIDIA GeForce GT 330|result=Really bad framerates with OpenGL, fixed by changing to Direct3D. Other than that, 96% speed with no graphical glitches.|tester=Masamune3210}} | {{testing/entry|revision=4.0-1569|OS=Windows 8.1|CPU=Intel Celeron G1610 @ 2.6GHz|GPU=NVIDIA GeForce GT 330|result=Really bad framerates with OpenGL, fixed by changing to Direct3D. Other than that, 96% speed with no graphical glitches.|tester=Masamune3210}} | ||
{{testing/entry|revision=5.0-11384|OS=Windows 10|CPU=Intel Core i5-5300 @ 2.3GHz|GPU=Intel HD 5500|result=Superb performance, solid 60FPS at 1x. 40-50FPS at 2x. Very slight stuttering on logo FMVs if using OpenGL, not present with DX11. Bug with extreme blur underwater remains present in OpenGL -- and DX11, contrary to game notes above|tester=Kroc}} | |||
{{testing/end}} | {{testing/end}} | ||
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|vid1=MQUFmTtDPVg|cap1=(60FPS) Dolphin Emulator 4.0-4057 - Spyro: A Hero's Tail [1080p HD - Nintendo GameCube | |vid1=MQUFmTtDPVg|cap1=(60FPS) Dolphin Emulator 4.0-4057 - Spyro: A Hero's Tail [1080p HD - Nintendo GameCube | ||
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