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Hev at 21:42, 6 February 2026

2026-02-06T21:42:56Z

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	** For classical monitors, use VSync to not render frames that would not be visible either way.		** For classical monitors, use VSync to not render frames that would not be visible either way.
	* A high "Physics Simulation FPS" setting will put a high demand on your CPU. If you turn it up to a high value, and not have the "Dynamic Temporal Simulation Simplification" option turned on, you might experience extreme slowdowns any time something demanding happens with the physics, like simulating exhausts from multiple ships or breaking many asteroids. For best results, leave the "Physics Simulation FPS" at the default value of 60, and have DTSS enabled at all times.		* A high "Physics Simulation FPS" setting will put a high demand on your CPU. If you turn it up to a high value, and not have the "Dynamic Temporal Simulation Simplification" option turned on, you might experience extreme slowdowns any time something demanding happens with the physics, like simulating exhausts from multiple ships or breaking many asteroids. For best results, leave the "Physics Simulation FPS" at the default value of 60, and have DTSS enabled at all times.

			== Using Mods ==
			Your performance will be impacted while using mods by the very nature of your computer having to do more stuff than it would when playing with the vanilla game. Since the use of them isn't directly supported by Kodera, performance issues are a liability of the mod author and the user of the system, however these tips can help isolate the issue and can help you and the mod author find a solution.

			* Disable specific mods that you are running until you can specify which mod or mods are causing issues.
			** If a mod provides a config or other method to enable/disable certain features however this is heavily dependent on how the mod/config system is written and implemented.
			* A common request to help with debugging problems involves enabling the <code>--verbose</code> argument, however there have been reports that this causes lag with some mods.

	== External compatibility ==		== External compatibility ==

Hev at 20:20, 3 January 2026

2026-01-03T20:20:11Z

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	*Running the game in Windows Compatibility Mode will hurt your performance a lot. This might be caused by setting the compatibility mode on the game directly, or running through a launcher (Steam Client, GOG Galaxy, etc) set to run in compatibility mode.		*Running the game in Windows Compatibility Mode will hurt your performance a lot. This might be caused by setting the compatibility mode on the game directly, or running through a launcher (Steam Client, GOG Galaxy, etc) set to run in compatibility mode.
	*Only one controller (or similar joy input) can be used by the game at once, and will prioritize the first joypad detected by the system. If you have multiple devices that register as a joypad or similar device plugged in at once, unplug all peripherals and plug in the desired device first.		*Only one controller (or similar joy input) can be used by the game at once, and will prioritize the first joypad detected by the system. If you have multiple devices that register as a joypad or similar device plugged in at once, unplug all peripherals and plug in the desired device first.
			**Alternatively, if you are using Steam, you can reorder the controllers using Steam Input.

	== Support and Bug Reporting ==		== Support and Bug Reporting ==

Hev: made note of multiple controller/joy devices being plugged in and prioritizing a non-desired device

2025-12-31T07:44:21Z

made note of multiple controller/joy devices being plugged in and prioritizing a non-desired device

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	*On some systems enabled AMD Enhanced Sync Technology caused the game to not display at all. You can turn that option off in your Adrenaline software panel, under Gaming -> Graphics -> Advanced Settings.		*On some systems enabled AMD Enhanced Sync Technology caused the game to not display at all. You can turn that option off in your Adrenaline software panel, under Gaming -> Graphics -> Advanced Settings.
	*Running the game in Windows Compatibility Mode will hurt your performance a lot. This might be caused by setting the compatibility mode on the game directly, or running through a launcher (Steam Client, GOG Galaxy, etc) set to run in compatibility mode.		*Running the game in Windows Compatibility Mode will hurt your performance a lot. This might be caused by setting the compatibility mode on the game directly, or running through a launcher (Steam Client, GOG Galaxy, etc) set to run in compatibility mode.
			*Only one controller (or similar joy input) can be used by the game at once, and will prioritize the first joypad detected by the system. If you have multiple devices that register as a joypad or similar device plugged in at once, unplug all peripherals and plug in the desired device first.

	== Support and Bug Reporting ==		== Support and Bug Reporting ==

Koder: Add information about windows compatibility mode ruining performance

2025-09-10T05:06:29Z

Add information about windows compatibility mode ruining performance

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	*When using a mouse with a very high polling rate (ie. 8000 Hz) you can experience degraded performance when moving your mouse cursor. You can use '''--accumulate-input''' command-line option to enable in-game workaround, or decrease your polling rate.		*When using a mouse with a very high polling rate (ie. 8000 Hz) you can experience degraded performance when moving your mouse cursor. You can use '''--accumulate-input''' command-line option to enable in-game workaround, or decrease your polling rate.
	*On some systems enabled AMD Enhanced Sync Technology caused the game to not display at all. You can turn that option off in your Adrenaline software panel, under Gaming -> Graphics -> Advanced Settings.		*On some systems enabled AMD Enhanced Sync Technology caused the game to not display at all. You can turn that option off in your Adrenaline software panel, under Gaming -> Graphics -> Advanced Settings.
			*Running the game in Windows Compatibility Mode will hurt your performance a lot. This might be caused by setting the compatibility mode on the game directly, or running through a launcher (Steam Client, GOG Galaxy, etc) set to run in compatibility mode.

	== Support and Bug Reporting ==		== Support and Bug Reporting ==

Koder: adds information about AMD Enhanced Sync Technology incompatibility

2025-03-10T15:52:44Z

adds information about AMD Enhanced Sync Technology incompatibility

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	*Some driver HDR features can prevent the game window from showing up at all. If you hear the game playing, but see your desktop, try disabling HDR on your monitor.		*Some driver HDR features can prevent the game window from showing up at all. If you hear the game playing, but see your desktop, try disabling HDR on your monitor.
	*When using a mouse with a very high polling rate (ie. 8000 Hz) you can experience degraded performance when moving your mouse cursor. You can use '''--accumulate-input''' command-line option to enable in-game workaround, or decrease your polling rate.		*When using a mouse with a very high polling rate (ie. 8000 Hz) you can experience degraded performance when moving your mouse cursor. You can use '''--accumulate-input''' command-line option to enable in-game workaround, or decrease your polling rate.
			*On some systems enabled AMD Enhanced Sync Technology caused the game to not display at all. You can turn that option off in your Adrenaline software panel, under Gaming -> Graphics -> Advanced Settings.

	== Support and Bug Reporting ==		== Support and Bug Reporting ==

Hev: reworded section on mod issues

2025-01-29T17:51:59Z

reworded section on mod issues

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	* Upload it directly on Discord [https://discord.com/invite/dv https://discord.com/invite/dv] channel [https://discord.com/channels/426287934870781952/1019875051480289281 #bug-reports] for real-time feedback.		* Upload it directly on Discord [https://discord.com/invite/dv https://discord.com/invite/dv] channel [https://discord.com/channels/426287934870781952/1019875051480289281 #bug-reports] for real-time feedback.
	* Email to [mailto:support@kodera.pl support@kodera.pl]		* Email to [mailto:support@kodera.pl support@kodera.pl]
	Do note that if mods are installed and running when the problem occurs, Koder will flag it as <code>using mods</code> as the issue ~~likely~~ originates within one of the installed mods. Please see if the issue can be replicated without mods installed before reporting.		Do note that if mods are installed and running when the problem occurs, Koder will likely flag it as <code>using mods</code> as a lot of the time the issue originates within one of the installed mods. Please see if the issue can be replicated without mods installed before reporting.

Hev: added note for reporting while mods are installed

2025-01-02T23:16:57Z

added note for reporting while mods are installed

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	* Windows: <code>%AppData%\dV</code> or <code>$APPDATA\dV</code> or <code>$env:APPDATA\dV</code> (AppData is a hidden directory in Windows, so to open ΔV's data directory in windows explorer, hit <code>Win+R</code> to open a run window, and type <code>%appdata%\dv</code>)		* Windows: <code>%AppData%\dV</code> or <code>$APPDATA\dV</code> or <code>$env:APPDATA\dV</code> (AppData is a hidden directory in Windows, so to open ΔV's data directory in windows explorer, hit <code>Win+R</code> to open a run window, and type <code>%appdata%\dv</code>)
	* Linux: <code>~/.local/share/dV/</code> or <code>~/.var/app/com.valvesoftware.Steam/data/dV/</code>		* Linux: <code>~/.local/share/dV/</code> or <code>~/.var/app/com.valvesoftware.Steam/data/dV/</code>
	* Mac: <code>~/Library/Application Support/dV</code>		* Mac: <code>~/Library/Application Support/dV</code>

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	* Upload it directly on Discord [https://discord.com/invite/dv https://discord.com/invite/dv] channel [https://discord.com/channels/426287934870781952/1019875051480289281 #bug-reports] for real-time feedback.		* Upload it directly on Discord [https://discord.com/invite/dv https://discord.com/invite/dv] channel [https://discord.com/channels/426287934870781952/1019875051480289281 #bug-reports] for real-time feedback.
	* Email to [mailto:support@kodera.pl support@kodera.pl]		* Email to [mailto:support@kodera.pl support@kodera.pl]
			Do note that if mods are installed and running when the problem occurs, Koder will flag it as <code>using mods</code> as the issue likely originates within one of the installed mods. Please see if the issue can be replicated without mods installed before reporting.

Hev: added reference to DV Annotate

2024-12-06T05:58:45Z

added reference to DV Annotate

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	Please zip the entire directory, including your logs, saves and settings. Koder can use that data to attempt to recreate the bug. If you did something specific that caused the problem, describing it will also help a lot.		Please zip the entire directory, including your logs, saves and settings. Koder can use that data to attempt to recreate the bug. If you did something specific that caused the problem, describing it will also help a lot.

			You can alternatively use the <code>DV Annotate</code> tool, which automatically packages logs and screenshots for bug reports, and provides a few other useful tools. More info can be found on this page: [[DV Annotate]]

	Upload/send your bug report to:		Upload/send your bug report to:
	* Upload it directly on Discord [https://discord.com/invite/dv https://discord.com/invite/dv] channel [https://discord.com/channels/426287934870781952/1019875051480289281 #bug-reports] for real-time feedback.		* Upload it directly on Discord [https://discord.com/invite/dv https://discord.com/invite/dv] channel [https://discord.com/channels/426287934870781952/1019875051480289281 #bug-reports] for real-time feedback.
	* Email to [mailto:support@kodera.pl support@kodera.pl]		* Email to [mailto:support@kodera.pl support@kodera.pl]

NimrodX: add support and bug reporting section

2024-11-25T18:45:00Z

add support and bug reporting section

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	*Some driver HDR features can prevent the game window from showing up at all. If you hear the game playing, but see your desktop, try disabling HDR on your monitor.		*Some driver HDR features can prevent the game window from showing up at all. If you hear the game playing, but see your desktop, try disabling HDR on your monitor.
	*When using a mouse with a very high polling rate (ie. 8000 Hz) you can experience degraded performance when moving your mouse cursor. You can use '''--accumulate-input''' command-line option to enable in-game workaround, or decrease your polling rate.		*When using a mouse with a very high polling rate (ie. 8000 Hz) you can experience degraded performance when moving your mouse cursor. You can use '''--accumulate-input''' command-line option to enable in-game workaround, or decrease your polling rate.

			== Support and Bug Reporting ==
			If you encounter a game bug, either with running the game or in gameplay, please zip/tar and upload your game data/log directory:

			* Windows: <code>%AppData%\dV</code> or <code>$APPDATA\dV</code> or <code>$env:APPDATA\dV</code> (AppData is a hidden directory in Windows, so to open ΔV's data directory in windows explorer, hit <code>Win+R</code> to open a run window, and type <code>%appdata%\dv</code>)
			* Linux: <code>~/.local/share/dV/</code> or <code>~/.var/app/com.valvesoftware.Steam/data/dV/</code>
			* Mac: <code>~/Library/Application Support/dV</code>

			Please zip the entire directory, including your logs, saves and settings. Koder can use that data to attempt to recreate the bug. If you did something specific that caused the problem, describing it will also help a lot.

			Upload/send your bug report to:
			* Upload it directly on Discord [https://discord.com/invite/dv https://discord.com/invite/dv] channel [https://discord.com/channels/426287934870781952/1019875051480289281 #bug-reports] for real-time feedback.
			* Email to [mailto:support@kodera.pl support@kodera.pl]

Koder: Added information on mouses with high polling rates

2024-05-11T19:12:15Z

Added information on mouses with high polling rates

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	*On some systems, the exclusive full-screen mode works much faster than the borderless window mode.		*On some systems, the exclusive full-screen mode works much faster than the borderless window mode.
	*Some driver HDR features can prevent the game window from showing up at all. If you hear the game playing, but see your desktop, try disabling HDR on your monitor.		*Some driver HDR features can prevent the game window from showing up at all. If you hear the game playing, but see your desktop, try disabling HDR on your monitor.
			*When using a mouse with a very high polling rate (ie. 8000 Hz) you can experience degraded performance when moving your mouse cursor. You can use '''--accumulate-input''' command-line option to enable in-game workaround, or decrease your polling rate.