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Flagrama: /* First Time Dolphin User Set Up */ dolphin release cycle changed https://dolphin-emu.org/blog/2024/07/02/dolphin-releases-announcement/

2024-07-02T21:10:37Z

First Time Dolphin User Set Up: dolphin release cycle changed https://dolphin-emu.org/blog/2024/07/02/dolphin-releases-announcement/

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	== First Time Dolphin User Set Up ==		== First Time Dolphin User Set Up ==

	[https://dolphin-emu.org/download/ Download the latest ~~beta~~ release of Dolphin.] ~~Like other emulators, you will need the latest beta release of Dolphin rather than the latest stable release.~~ Note that, by default, Dolphin will check for a new ~~beta~~ release monthly and auto-update. You will need a version specific to the operating system you use, see below for details.		[https://dolphin-emu.org/download/ Download the latest release of Dolphin.] Note that, by default, Dolphin will check for a new release monthly and auto-update if one is found. You will need a version specific to the operating system you use, see below for details.

	=== Windows ===		=== Windows ===

ShadowShine57: Increase size of region picture as it was hard to read

2022-04-07T19:28:57Z

Increase size of region picture as it was hard to read

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	First, under <kbd><samp>Config</samp> ⇒ <samp>General</samp></kbd> make sure that <samp>Allow Mismatched Region Settings</samp> is unchecked and <samp>Fallback Region</samp> is set to <samp>NTSC-J</samp>. This ensures that you don't get a PAL frame rate.		First, under <kbd><samp>Config</samp> ⇒ <samp>General</samp></kbd> make sure that <samp>Allow Mismatched Region Settings</samp> is unchecked and <samp>Fallback Region</samp> is set to <samp>NTSC-J</samp>. This ensures that you don't get a PAL frame rate.

	[[File:DolphinRegion.png\|~~350px~~\|DolphinRegion.png]]		[[File:DolphinRegion.png\|450px\|DolphinRegion.png]]

	Next, close the window and under <kbd><samp>Options</samp> ⇒ <samp>Graphics Settings</samp> ⇒ <samp>Hacks</samp></kbd>, ensure that <samp>Store EFB Copies to Texture Only</samp> is unchecked. This fixes the black pause screens		Next, close the window and under <kbd><samp>Options</samp> ⇒ <samp>Graphics Settings</samp> ⇒ <samp>Hacks</samp></kbd>, ensure that <samp>Store EFB Copies to Texture Only</samp> is unchecked. This fixes the black pause screens

Flagrama: use discord template

2022-02-09T02:37:01Z

use discord template

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	== Troubleshooting ==		== Troubleshooting ==

	These are common issues with running Dolphin. If you are having issues, try any of these that seem like they may help. If you continue to have problems running the randomizer in Dolphin, please come to ~~<kbd><samp>#~~setup-support~~</samp></kbd>~~ on ~~[https://~~discord~~.gg/q6m6kzK our Discord]~~.		These are common issues with running Dolphin. If you are having issues, try any of these that seem like they may help. If you continue to have problems running the randomizer in Dolphin, please come to {{discord\|setup-support}} channel on the {{discord}}.

	=== MacOS will not open Dolphin ===		=== MacOS will not open Dolphin ===

Flagrama: spelling

2021-10-13T15:44:43Z

spelling

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	If you are experiencing lag, these are optional settings to change from default.		If you are experiencing lag, these are optional settings to change from default.

	First go to <kbd><samp>Options</samp> ⇒ <samp>Graphics Settings</samp></kbd>, and then in the <samp>General</samp> tab change the <samp>Backend</samp> from <samp>OpenGL</samp> to <samp>~~Vulcan~~</samp> if you are on Windows. Dolphin recommends switching this driver as there may or may not be performance driven issues using OpenGL and its compatibility: [https://dolphin-emu.org/docs/guides/performance-guide/ Dolphin Performance Page]		First go to <kbd><samp>Options</samp> ⇒ <samp>Graphics Settings</samp></kbd>, and then in the <samp>General</samp> tab change the <samp>Backend</samp> from <samp>OpenGL</samp> to <samp>Vulkan</samp> if you are on Windows. Dolphin recommends switching this driver as there may or may not be performance driven issues using OpenGL and its compatibility: [https://dolphin-emu.org/docs/guides/performance-guide/ Dolphin Performance Page]

	[[File:VideoDriver.png\|Video Driver Screen]]		[[File:VideoDriver.png\|Video Driver Screen]]

ShadowShine57: Add info on how to manually adjust sensitivity

2021-10-12T16:13:51Z

Add info on how to manually adjust sensitivity

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	[[File:DolphinControlerConfig.png\|Controller Configuration screen]]		[[File:DolphinControlerConfig.png\|Controller Configuration screen]]

			If you find the sensitivity is not to your liking even after calibrating, you can right click the gray box for each direction on the joystick and adjust the range. Lower range is lower sensitivity. Note you must set the range for each direction individually.

	== Randomizer Dolphin Set Up ==		== Randomizer Dolphin Set Up ==

TreZc0 at 21:21, 10 October 2021

2021-10-10T21:21:38Z

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	~~'''<span style="color:red">Please keep in mind that:</span>'''~~
	~~<ol style="color: red;">~~
	~~<li>'''Dolphin has not been tested extensively for OoTR.'''</li>~~
	~~<li>'''Using Dolphin for racing is against our community's racing rules.'''</li>~~
	~~</ol>~~

	Dolphin is a popular emulator for both Gamecube and Wii games, but it can also be used to play Ocarina of Time Randomizer on thru the Wii's Virtual Console mode. Dolphin is very good at emulating Wii VC and only suffers from potential slight additional lag in certain areas (such as Market as child), which can be mitigated using settings discussed below.		Dolphin is a popular emulator for both Gamecube and Wii games, but it can also be used to play Ocarina of Time Randomizer on thru the Wii's Virtual Console mode. Dolphin is very good at emulating Wii VC and only suffers from potential slight additional lag in certain areas (such as Market as child), which can be mitigated using settings discussed below.

Dotzo at 15:16, 7 October 2021

2021-10-07T15:16:33Z

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	</ol>		</ol>

	Dolphin is a popular emulator for both Gamecube and Wii games, but it can also be used to play Ocarina of Time Randomizer on thru the Wii's Virtual Console mode. Dolphin is very good at emulating Wii VC and only suffers from potential slight additional lag in certain areas (such as Market as child), which can be mitigated using settings discussed below. However, compared to N64 emulators Dolphin inherits the advantages of faster load times and faster pausing from Wii VC. It's also not as resource intensive as some of the alternatives. That being said, playing OoTR on Dolphin is still largely experimental, and this page will be updated as more issues and fixes for those issues are found.		Dolphin is a popular emulator for both Gamecube and Wii games, but it can also be used to play Ocarina of Time Randomizer on thru the Wii's Virtual Console mode. Dolphin is very good at emulating Wii VC and only suffers from potential slight additional lag in certain areas (such as Market as child), which can be mitigated using settings discussed below.

	While Dolphin will be used as a Wii emulator, it is actually much simpler than setting up a Wii. There is no need to softmod, move data onto an SD card, or install a WAD. That being said, there are some steps that need to be taken first.		While Dolphin will be used as a Wii emulator, it is actually much simpler than setting up a Wii. There is no need to softmod, move data onto an SD card, or install a WAD. That being said, there are some steps that need to be taken first.

ETR BTF: put back a mac pic

2021-10-07T15:12:30Z

put back a mac pic

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	[[File:DolphinControlConfig2.png\|725px\|DolphinControlConfig2.png]]		[[File:DolphinControlConfig2.png\|725px\|DolphinControlConfig2.png]]

			[[File:DolphinControlerConfig.png\|Controller Configuration screen]]

	== Randomizer Dolphin Set Up ==		== Randomizer Dolphin Set Up ==

ETR BTF: mostly styling, but also fixed outdated info (dolphin moved some settings around)

2021-10-07T09:19:27Z

mostly styling, but also fixed outdated info (dolphin moved some settings around)

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	[[File:DolphinRegion.png\|350px\|DolphinRegion.png]]		[[File:DolphinRegion.png\|350px\|DolphinRegion.png]]

	Next, under <kbd><samp>Graphics</samp> ⇒ <samp>Hacks</samp></kbd>, ensure that <samp>Store EFB Copies to Texture Only</samp> is unchecked. This fixes the black pause screens		Next, close the window and under <kbd><samp>Options</samp> ⇒ <samp>Graphics Settings</samp> ⇒ <samp>Hacks</samp></kbd>, ensure that <samp>Store EFB Copies to Texture Only</samp> is unchecked. This fixes the black pause screens

	[[File:EFBImage.png\|Setting for EFB]]		[[File:EFBImage.png\|Setting for EFB]]
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	=== Enable FPS Display ===		=== Enable FPS Display ===

	~~In the first tab of the~~ <samp>Graphics ~~Configuration~~</samp> ~~in the~~ <samp>~~Other~~</samp> ~~section~~, check the box which says <samp>Show FPS</samp>.		Under <kbd><samp>Options</samp> ⇒ <samp>Graphics Settings</samp> ⇒ <samp>General</samp></kbd>, check the box which says <samp>Show FPS</samp>.

	== Starting a Seed ==		== Starting a Seed ==
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	If you are experiencing lag, these are optional settings to change from default.		If you are experiencing lag, these are optional settings to change from default.

	First go to <samp>Options => Graphics Settings</samp>, and then in the <samp>General</samp> tab change the <samp>Backend</samp> from <samp>OpenGL</samp> to <samp>Vulcan</samp> if you are on Windows. Dolphin recommends switching this driver as there may or may not be performance driven issues using OpenGL and its compatibility: [https://dolphin-emu.org/docs/guides/performance-guide/ Dolphin Performance Page]		First go to <kbd><samp>Options</samp> ⇒ <samp>Graphics Settings</samp></kbd>, and then in the <samp>General</samp> tab change the <samp>Backend</samp> from <samp>OpenGL</samp> to <samp>Vulcan</samp> if you are on Windows. Dolphin recommends switching this driver as there may or may not be performance driven issues using OpenGL and its compatibility: [https://dolphin-emu.org/docs/guides/performance-guide/ Dolphin Performance Page]

	[[File:VideoDriver.png\|Video Driver Screen]]		[[File:VideoDriver.png\|Video Driver Screen]]
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	=== Graphical Enhancements ===		=== Graphical Enhancements ===

	Depending on the power of your computer, you may want to enable some graphics enhancements. If your computer can handle it as it makes games look much nicer. Back on the home page, go to <kbd><samp>Graphics</samp> ⇒ <samp>Enhancements</samp></kbd>. There is no exact guide for what to do here, mouse over each individual component to see what it does. If your computer is powerful enough, you can probably enable most things without worrying about it. Otherwise, you may have to do some trial and error to figure out what your computer can handle. <samp>Per-Pixel Lighting</samp> and <samp>Anti-Aliasing</samp> above 4x are particularly demanding. <samp>Post-Processing Effects</samp> are mostly gimmicks.		Depending on the power of your computer, you may want to enable some graphics enhancements. If your computer can handle it as it makes games look much nicer. Back on the home page, go to <kbd><samp>Options</samp> ⇒ <samp>Graphics Settings</samp> ⇒ <samp>Enhancements</samp></kbd>. There is no exact guide for what to do here, mouse over each individual component to see what it does. If your computer is powerful enough, you can probably enable most things without worrying about it. Otherwise, you may have to do some trial and error to figure out what your computer can handle. <samp>Per-Pixel Lighting</samp> and <samp>Anti-Aliasing</samp> above 4x are particularly demanding. <samp>Post-Processing Effects</samp> are mostly gimmicks.

	[[File:DolphinEnhancements.png\|350px\|DolphinEnhancements.png]]		[[File:DolphinEnhancements.png\|350px\|DolphinEnhancements.png]]
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	=== Aspect Ratio ===		=== Aspect Ratio ===

	Go to <kbd><samp>Graphics</samp> ⇒ <samp>General</samp> ⇒ <samp>Aspect Ratio</samp></kbd>, and select whatever you prefer. Note that if you update Dolphin, this setting may return to its default state of 16x9.		Go to <kbd><samp>Options</samp> ⇒ <samp>Graphics Settings</samp> ⇒ <samp>General</samp> ⇒ <samp>Aspect Ratio</samp> </kbd>, and select whatever you prefer. Note that if you update Dolphin, this setting may return to its default state of 16x9.

	[[File:DolphinAspect.png\|RTENOTITLE]]		[[File:DolphinAspect.png\|RTENOTITLE]]

ETR BTF: moved controller config to its own section as it should be the same for windows and mac. commented out the mac instructions+pic for now

2021-10-06T20:45:42Z

moved controller config to its own section as it should be the same for windows and mac. commented out the mac instructions+pic for now

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 [[File:DolphinPaths.png|RTENOTITLE]]
 Click on <kbd><samp>Controllers</samp></kbd> on the home page. Controllers can be setup either as "GameCube Controllers", or as "Wii Remotes". For the purpose of the randomizer your controller will need to be configured as a "GameCube Controller" (even if it is, say, an Xbox controller). Under Gamecube controllers, click <samp>Configure</samp> next to Port 1.
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 [[File:DolphinControlConfig2.png|725px|DolphinControlConfig2.png]]
 == Randomizer Dolphin Set Up ==