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Required configuration for : IFSCL / Kolossus Launcher

Introduction

The IFSCL game (Interface Fictionelle du Supercalculateur de Code Lyoko in french / Fiction Interface of Code Lyoko Supercomputer) is available on three operating systems: Windows, MacOS and Linux. The game, since its version 3.6.X, has many significant additions that consume a lot of resources. In the future, a story mode will be added, requiring more and more resources from the machines running the game. Thus, the game is no longer supported by some machines / configurations. The purpose of this guide will be to list the important parameters to be able to play IFSCL properly from cycle 3.6.X.

1. General configuration

Whatever your system, a minimum requirements is required.

  • A 64-bit system and host.
  • Have 4 Go of RAM minimum, 8 Go is highly recommended.
  • Have at least 1,5 Go of available storage space.

2. Windows

Windows being installed on the majority of home computers in the world, the solution is quite easy to use, however some problems can occur without the following minimum requirements:

  • Windows 7 or higher (64 bits only)
  • A Intel Core i5 and AMD équivalent processor minimum.
  • A Nvidia or AMD graphics card (IGP like Intel HD Graphics are kind of fickle...)
  • Have at least 8 Go of RAM (can work with 4 but launch only the IFSCL and no other softwares in the background).

At first, try to start the game with the same definition as your screen. Graphical quality influences performance, if you notice frequent slowdowns, lower this quality. However, if you are already at the minimum and are still experiencing slowdowns, lower the definition in the same ratio as your screen. For example, for a 16:9 screen we can go from 1920x1080 to 1280x720 (See other definitions here).

Note: Tests show instabilities under Windows 7 due to the fact that resource consumption is poorly managed in case of overload. Therefore, it is recommended to use Windows 8 or higher.

3. MacOS

Under macOS, many specificities are to be noted since Apple chooses its configurations according to the machines they produce. From one mac to another, the game can't run the same way, or even not at all. The macOS system being quite closed which is very restrictive for games. However, all hope is not lost since your servant (Immu) is hard at work to make the game work under this system. Here is a non-exhaustive list of Apple machines that are supposed to work.

MacBook Air

  • Have a 2013 edition or future.
  • Have macOS Mojave.
  • Have at least a Intel Core i5.
  • Have at least 8 Go of RAM.

Select the game settings as follows:

  • 1024*768@60Hz with normal or low quality.

MacBook Pro 13" from 2011 to 2016

  • Have macOS Mojave.
  • Have at least a Intel Core i5.
  • Have at least 8 Go of RAM.

Select the game settings as follows:

  • 1152*720@60Hz with normal or low quality.

MacBook Pro 15" from 2012 to 2015

  • Have macOS Mojave.
  • Have at least a Intel Core i5.
  • Have at least 8 Go of RAM.

Select the game settings as follows:

  • Core i5 (with and without dedicated graphics card): 1152*720@60Hz with normal or low quality.
  • Core i7 (with dedicated graphics card): 1280*800@60Hz with normal quality.
  • Core i7 (without dedicated graphics card): 1152*720@60Hz with normal or high quality.

MacBook Pro 13" 2017 and future

  • Have macOS Mojave (or at least High Sierra if you have the Touch Bar version).
  • Have at least a Intel Core i5.
  • Have at least 8 Go of RAM.

Select the game settings as follows:

  • Core i5 (without Touch Bar): 1152*720@60Hz with normal quality.
  • Core i5 (with Touch Bar): 1152*720@60Hz with high quality.
  • Core i7 (without Touch Bar): 1152*720@60Hz with very high quality.
  • Core i7 (with Touch Bar): 1152*720@60Hz with maximum quality.

MacBook Pro 15" 2017 and future

  • Have macOS Mojave (or at least Sierra).
  • Have at least a Intel Core i5.

Select the game settings as follows:

  • Core i5: 1152*720@60Hz with very high quality or maximum.
  • Core i7: 1440*900@60Hz with high quality or very high.
  • Core i9: Maximum settings should be fine.

iMac from 2010 to 2016

Same as MacBook Pro 13" from 2011 to 2016.

iMac from 2017 or future

Same as MacBook Pro 15" 2017 and future.

iMac Pro and Mac Pro

  • macOS Mojave is recommended, Sierra at least.
  • That's all, thoses systems are powerful enough to run the game without any doubt.

MacBook

Everything has been tried, but it's impossible to run the game.

Linux

Linux works more or less like macOS (UNIX system), except that it is much more open (free system) which offers a much better compatibility. In terms of supported distributions, refer to this document. Otherwise:

  • Have a 64 bits distribution (amd64).
  • 4 Go of RAM at least, 8Go is recommended.
  • Have a dedicated graphics card (IGP like Intel HD Graphics are not working correctly.)
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