Totally accurate battlegrounds equ8 error

General Troubleshooting

If you are experiencing crashes, lockups, or launching issues while playing one of our games, follow the steps below to try and resolve the issue. These steps may also help solve many other types of problems.

Crashing and connection issues on console (TABS)

For crashes that occur in TABS on Xbox or Nintendo Switch, check the troubleshooting steps in the following article. The guide also includes steps you can try if you are having problems joining multiplayer games on Xbox.

Check the system requirements

Before attempting the troubleshooting below, make sure that your computer meets the minimum system requirements. You can see the system requirements on the Steam Store page for each game:

• Clustertruck

• Stick Fight: The Game

• Totally Accurate Battle Simulator

• Totally Accurate Battlegrounds

• ROUNDS

• Knightfall: A Daring Journey

Verify the installation of your game files 

You can also reinstall the game to make sure that your game files aren’t corrupted, you can read more here.

Restart your computer

A simple restart can often solve many different types of issues.

Make sure the game launcher you are using is updated

Update your graphic drivers

It’s important to keep your graphics drivers up-to-date since outdated drivers can affect performance or lead to other issues.

For most graphics cards you can download and install the latest drivers from NVIDIA or AMD. On Mac the latest drivers are installed along with macOS updates.

• NVIDIA GeForce Driver — Go to http://www.geforce.com/drivers or use the GeForce Experience app

• AMD Video Driver — http://support.amd.com/en-us/download or use the Radeon Software app

• Mac OS: Read how to update your drivers here.

If you are not sure what kind of graphics card you have or which drivers you should download, you can read this guide on how to identify your graphics card and download drivers.

Force DirectX (Steam only)

Force DirectX 11 on launch (for issues with TABS and TABG):

1. Right-click on the game in your Steam Library

2. Select Properties and go to the General tab

3. In the box under Launch Options, type “-force-d3d11” (without the quotes)

4. Close the Properties window

Force DirectX 9 on launch (for issues with Stick Fight and Clustertruck):

1. Right-click on the game in your Steam Library

2. Select Properties and go to the General tab

3. In the box under Launch Options, type “-force-d3d9” (without the quotes)

4. Close the Properties window

Antivirus software issues 

Antivirus software can sometimes incorrectly identify the game or your game launcher as a threat and then quarantine and remove game files, or prevent the game launcher from downloading and saving game data.

To stop this from happening, add exceptions for the game and your game launcher in the antivirus software. 

You can also try to temporarily disable your antivirus software (not needed if you only use Windows Defender) to troubleshoot and make sure it’s not preventing the game from running properly.

Administrator privileges (Windows only)

Running software as an administrator gives it extra permissions and can fix several odd problems.

Run the game as an administrator:

1. Locate the game installation folder

2. Right-click on the game executable (the application) and select Properties

3. Select the Compatibility tab

4. Check “Run this program as administrator” and click OK

Run your game launcher as an administrator (only applies to Steam and Epic Games Launcher):

1. Go to Steam’s / the Epic Games Launcher’s installation folder (see default location below)

2. Right-click on Steam.exe or EpicGamesLauncher.exe and select Properties

3. Select the Compatibility tab

4. Check “Run this program as administrator” and click OK

Default install location for Steam and Epic Games:

Steam default: C:Program Files (x86)Steam
Epic Games default: C:Program Files (x86)Epic GamesLauncherPortalBinariesWin64

Issues with Citrix Workspace

Citrix Workspace is a digital workspace software platform and this program causes issues with Unity and can cause the game to crash. To solve this issue, please uninstall Citrix completely.

Install the latest Windows Update

1. Open Windows Settings (you can do so by clicking the Start button in the taskbar and then the cogwheel icon)

2. Go to Update & Security and select the Windows Update tab to the left

3. Click Check for updates

Install the latest macOS update

To download macOS software updates, choose Apple menu  > System Preferences, then click Software Update.

Read more on how to update your Mac here.

Controllers, joysticks and other devices

Some devices can cause various issues with the game. If you have any controllers or other peripherals (joystick, racing wheel, foot pedals etc.) plugged in or connected wirelessly while playing, please try to unplug/disconnect them and start the game with only mouse & keyboard.

Integrated and dedicated GPUs

Many laptops have more than one graphics card: an integrated and a dedicated one. Make sure your laptop is running with the dedicated GPU while playing the game. If your laptop has a power saving mode, it will most likely switch to the integrated GPU to preserve battery power.

For more information on how to switch to your dedicated GPU, you can read this article.

RAM

If you have low memory (RAM), it’s important that you are not running other programs in the background while playing. For example, Chrome is a heavy memory user.

Some software will automatically run at startup in Windows by default, which can use up a lot of RAM. This can be disabled in most software by going to their settings and disabling “Automatically start when logging into Windows” or something similar. Other software can be disabled in Windows itself; please read more here.

In macOS, you can find similar settings under System Preferences > Users & Groups > Login Items.

Performance issues

My game is stuck in the taskbar

For this issue, you can try the following:

• When you have started the game and it appears to be running in the background, first click on the game in the taskbar, then press ALT+ENTER

• Press the Windows key and P at the same time, on the panel that appears to the right, click “PC screen only”

• Make sure that your graphics drivers are updated

• Install the latest Windows/macOS update

• Add an exception for the game with your antivirus

You can also try to temporarily lower the resolution in Windows:

1. Open Windows Settings > System > Display

2. Under Display resolution, lower the resolution

3. Launch the game

4. If the game launches properly, you can close it and change the resolution back

Problems with the anti-cheat in Totally Accurate Battlegrounds

If the EQU8 anti-cheat is having problems updating, if you are getting repeatedly banned for 15 minutes or if you have another issue with the anti-cheat, please try the steps below.

• Add an exception for the game and EQU8 anti-cheat with your antivirus.

• Verify game files: Right-click on TABG in your Steam Library > Properties > Local files > Verify integrity of game files.

• Cheat Engine often causes issues with the game — even if it’s not used in TABG, Cheat Engine usually runs in the background and triggers the anti-cheat. If you have it on your computer, try uninstalling it.

If none of these solutions has solved your issue, please reach out to us at support@landfall.se

Troubleshooting on Xbox and Nintendo Switch

Totally Accurate Battle Simulator

Crashes

Frequent crashes may occur on console if you have a lot of custom content (both units, battles and maps that you’ve created yourself and content subscribed to in the workshop). We are looking into potential solutions for more stability, but in the meantime it may help to remove some of your custom content.

If the game is crashing on startup or if you are unable to unsubscribe to workshop items in-game, you can follow these steps:

1. Go to https://mod.io/g/tabs and sign in using your Xbox account. Nintendo players should log in using the email that was entered in-game the first time you opened the workshop.

2. Click on your username in the top-right corner and select My Library

3. Under Subscribed Mods, unsubscribe from everything by clicking the red X

4. Start the game to see if it works better

5. If the crashes persist, reinstall the game. On Xbox, there will be a screen where you can select which components to remove — select to remove everything.

   • Please note that uninstalling the game will remove units, battles and maps that you’ve created yourself. If you can, upload your content to the in-game workshop first to save it online (you can then re-download everything when you install the game again).

The workshop is also shared across all platforms (except on Nintendo Switch where you can only see content from other Switch players). PC players often upload content that requires community-made mods in order to work. It is highly recommended not to download anything that looks like it might require mods on console (anything that you can’t create in the official unit creator like animal units or vehicles for example), as these will often cause problems such as crashes and will not work on console.

Connection issues on Xbox

To play multiplayer with a friend, both players require an Xbox Live Gold subscription.

If you are having problems hosting or joining multiplayer games, your internet connection may have a strict or moderate NAT. Read this guide for more information and to check your current NAT type on your Xbox: https://support.xbox.com/en-ZA/help/hardware-network/connect-network/xbox-one-nat-error

Need more help? Reach out to us on support@landfall.se

TABS FAQ

 TABS Custom Content FAQ

Map Creator FAQ available here.

How to download factions or single units?

From the main menu, select Workshop and then Browse. From here you can use the icons at the top to look for Battles, Campaigns, Units or Factions. You can use the filters to sort by popularity, rating and so on.

Once you find something you’re interested in, click on it and then click the bell icon to install and subscribe. You can also click the cloud icon to download an editable copy to your Custom Content, which will allow you to edit the item you downloaded.

How to use a faction that you’ve downloaded or created?

To use a faction that you’ve downloaded from the workshop or that you’ve created yourself, go into a battle and click on the plus sign near the bottom. This will open the “More factions” tab where you can add custom factions to the bar.

If you are using the radial interface or are playing on Xbox, go into a battle and hold LB to open the radial wheel, then press Y to edit factions. Select the plus sign to add custom factions to the wheel.

To use custom factions in campaigns, go to Settings > Gameplay > Unlock all units in campaign levels > Make sure it’s turned on.

How to use a unit that you’ve downloaded?

Units must be added to a faction before you can use them in battles. From the main menu, select Custom Content and then the Factions tab at the top. Add the unit to a new or existing faction. Pick a faction, then select the Downloaded tab to add units you’ve subscribed to in the workshop.

How to play campaigns and battles that you’ve subscribed to?

To play a campaign you’ve subscribed to, select Campaign from the main menu and then select the Downloaded tab.

To play a battle you’ve subscribed to, go to Custom Content from the main menu, select the Battles tab at the top and then the Downloaded tab.

How to use a unit that you’ve created?

Units must be added to a faction before you can use them in battles. To use your local units, go to the Factions tab in Custom Content and then add the unit to a new or existing faction.

How to upload your custom content to the in-game workshop?

Method 1:

You can upload your units to the workshop by going into Custom Content and selecting the unit (or battle/campaign/faction) you want to upload, and next to the Edit and Rename buttons, there is an Upload button.

Then you are given a choice of uploading it as a new unit or to update an uploaded one.

Method 2:

Go into the Workshop and select Upload. Select Upload New or Update Existing, and then find the battle, campaign, unit or faction that you want to upload/update.

How to change the image on your uploaded content?

Log into https://tabs.mod.io/ with the mod.io account that is used in the game, from here you will be able to change the image on your custom content.

You can log in using your Steam or Xbox account. If you’re on Nintendo Switch or Epic Games, sign in with the email that you entered in-game the first time you opened the workshop. Epic Games players can also launch the game > select Workshop in the main menu > click on the mod.io logotype in the bottom-right corner and then click View Profile (this should open mod.io in your web browser).

Will my custom content remain if I uninstall the game or switch to a different computer?

PC

On PC, your custom content (units, battles, etc.) will remain even if you uninstall the game. Keep in mind that your custom content is not saved in the cloud, only locally. Therefore, if you reinstall the game on a different hard drive, you’ll need to transfer the content manually (except on Microsoft Store).

If you reinstall the operating system or switch to a different computer, you will also need to transfer your custom content manually, otherwise it will be lost.

Transferring custom content:

You can upload your creations to the in-game workshop to save them online and then download them again later as an editable copy.

You can also transfer the local files:

1. Locate the “CustomContent» folder

• On Steam, you can right-click on TABS in your Steam Library > Manage > Browse local files > TotallyAccurateBattleSimulator_Data > CustomContent

• Default location on Epic Games: C:Program FilesEpic Games LauncherTABSTotallyAccurateBattleSimulator_DataCustomContent

• On Microsoft Store, you can find it here: C:Usersyour usernameAppDataLocalLowLandfall GamesTotally Accurate Battle SimulatorCustomContent

2. Transfer the CustomContent folder by copying it to the new location (e.g. other hard drive or new computer). If you’re on Microsoft Store, transferring the CustomContent folder between hard drives is not necessary.

Xbox One

Your custom content will be removed if the game is uninstalled. Upload your units and other content to the in-game workshop if you want to save them and download them again later as an editable copy.

 TABS Map Creator FAQ

Custom Content FAQ available here.

What are the controls?

P: Test map

Z: Undo action

Y: Redo action

Use W, A, S, D, Control and Space to move the camera. 

Use 1, 2, 3 and 4 to switch between Place, Utility, Sculpt and Mayhem.

Press B to see all props and decorations. From this screen you can also access tools such as triggers and visual effects.

When holding an object, press V to adjust the height of the object.

When holding an object, hold Shift and then press Q or E to resize the object.

How to use triggers, repeaters and sequencers?

• Triggers: Trigger visual effects when units walk over them.

• Repeater: Use it to repeat visual effects on a predetermined timer.

• Sequencer: Use it to trigger a visual effect after a certain amount of time.

Press B and go to the “Tools” tab at the top. Under the Trigger category, select either the trigger, repeater or sequencer.

Before placing the trigger you can press E and Q to rotate. Rotating a repeater or sequencer will change the timer. Hold Shift and then press E or Q to make it bigger or smaller.

Select a trigger from the Props and Decorations menu. Place the trigger where you want it on your map, then press RMB to deselect. Hover over the trigger with the mouse pointer and press R. Click on the trigger first and then click on a visual effect (or a dispenser/spawner) that you’ve placed on the map to connect them.

Once the visual effect is connected to the trigger, the effect will either repeat in intervals (repeater), trigger after a certain amount of time (sequencer) or trigger when units walk over it (trigger).

How to use dispensers and spawners?

Dispensers and spawners need to be connected to a trigger. See above on how to use triggers.

How to create a battle using a custom map?

First create and save your map using the map creator. Then from the main menu, go to Custom Content > Maps > Select a map and then “Play”.

Place the units you want in your battle and then click on the cog wheel icon in the top-left corner to save the battle. From here you can also edit the team line.

How to edit the team line?

The team line can’t be edited in map creator mode, but you can edit it once you create a battle using your map. See above on how to create a battle using a custom map.

TABG FAQ

Where can I get the game?

TABG is free-to-play on Steam.

Why did you make a battle royale game?!

TABG started out as an April Fools joke, we’ve done one every year since 2016. We’ve previously combined one of our games with another genre or game. The first year we made Supertruck, a mix between the game Superhot and Clustertruck. Then we made TABZ which is a mix between TABS and DAY-Z. We’ve spent an enormous amount of lunch breaks and nights playing battle royale games, this is an homage to a genre we love!

When we released TABG as an April Fools joke in 2018 it wasn’t initially meant to be updated, but when it gained a big following in the first week we decided to update it anyways. We completely overhauled the game later on and released it as Free To Play in 2021.

Why are you no longer updating the game?

You can read about why the game is no longer getting updates here.

Is there going to be a Mac/Linux/console version of the game?

There are no current plans to release the game on macOS, Linux or on consoles.

What are Founders?

Founders are players that paid for the game or got it for free before the free-to-play release on April 1st, 2021. Founders received these rewards when the game went F2P:

• Kept all the cosmetics released before the F2P release

• The Tracksuit, which enables you to trigger the TABG Hardbass song “Beton i Doski”

• 1,000 Money Coins (only if you paid for the game)

If I purchase a key to the game now, will I receive the Founder pack?

No, only players that got the game before the free-to-play release on April 1st, 2021 are eligible to receive the Founder pack.

Getting banned or other issues with the anti-cheat

If the EQU8 anti-cheat is having problems updating, if you are getting repeatedly banned for 15 minutes or if you have another issue with the anti-cheat, please try the steps below.

• Add an exception for the game and EQU8 anti-cheat with your antivirus.

• Verify game files: Right-click on TABG in your Steam Library > Properties > Local files > Verify integrity of game files.

• Cheat Engine often causes issues with the game — even if it’s not used in TABG, Cheat Engine usually runs in the background and triggers the anti-cheat. If you have it on your computer, try uninstalling it.

If the issue persists after that, send an email to support@landfall.se and include a link to your Steam profile (or your Steam ID number).

Inverted mouse?

You can go to Options and change the sensitivity sliders to negative numbers.

Control list?

Movement: WASD
Look: Mouse
Jump: Space
Jump from truck: F
Crouch: C or CTRL
Prone: Z
Shoot: LMB
Aim: RMB
Interact/pick up items: F
Switch weapons: 1,2,3
Throw: 4 
Reload: R
Holster: X
Gangsta Mode: G
Map: M
Inventory: TAB
Menu: Escape

STICK FIGHT FAQ

Where can I get the game?

You can get it through the widget on our website at http://landfall.se/stickfightthegame

Stick Fight is available at Humble Bundle, Steam, Nintendo Switch, Xbox and PlayStation.

Is it possible to buy a 4-pack of the game?

Yes! You can find it on the Humble Bundle Store here.

Will the game be on Linux?

There are no current plans of making a Linux version of Stick Fight.

Is there a single-player mode or bots in the game?

There is no single-player in Stick Fight and no bots.

Do I need a PS Plus subscription on Playstation?

You can play local co-op without Playstation Plus, but you will need a subscription in order to play online multiplayer.

PC Troubleshooting

I am unable to join a game/I only get a circle with a cross when I join Quick Match.

The issue is most likely due to either your internet connection or your firewall, or the person you’re playing with. Check your connection, disable your firewall and restart your computer and the game before you try to re-enter Quick Match.

You can also try to verify your game files on Steam: Right-click on Stick Fight in your Steam Library > Properties > Local files > Verify integrity of game files.

My stick dude/My friend’s stick dude doesn’t move!

This is also most likely due to the firewall — please try to disable it, restart the game and Steam.

My controller spawns two stick dudes! 

Plug in all controllers before starting the game, if you use a wireless one, connect it to your PC before starting the game. This isn’t really a bug with the game, but with Windows assigning all of them as the same controller (controller 1). After connecting them and booting the game, press the A button in sequence (so not all at once) and it should work fine — if not, let us know!

I see this error message in the game: No connection to host could be made, please check firewall

Find possible solutions for this issue here.

I’m getting Steam not initialized when starting the game

You can try to restart your computer and then run Steam as an administrator by following the steps below.

1. Go to Steam’s installation folder (default location: C:Program Files (x86)Steam)

2. Right-click on Steam.exe and select Properties

3. Select the Compatibility tab

4. Check “Run this program as administrator” and click OK

5. Launch the game from your Steam Library

For more help, please send an email to support@landfall.se

What are the controls of the game for keyboard?

WASD-keys for moving/jumping, right-click to block, left-click to punch or shoot, and F for throwing weapons. Enter is chat.