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== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
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* Holding the triangle and X buttons while the game boots up allows the selection of Progressive Scan mode. Alternatively you can use autoboot code for [https://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-No-interlacing-codes?pid=618991&highlight=SLPM_664.19#pid618991 SLPM_664.19;1] or [https://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-No-interlacing-codes?pid=618766#pid618766 SLUS_214.52], PAL releases do not have progressive mode but "interlacing" can be disabled with [https://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-No-interlacing-codes?pid=609103#pid609103 this cheat] or more advanced Sharp framebuffer codes [https://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-No-interlacing-codes?pid=618924#pid618924 here].
* Holding the triangle and X buttons while the game boots up allows the selection of Progressive Scan mode. Alternatively you can use autoboot code for [https://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-No-interlacing-codes?pid=618991&highlight=SLPM_664.19#pid618991 SLPM_664.19;1] or [https://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-No-interlacing-codes?pid=618766#pid618766 SLUS_214.52], PAL releases do not have progressive mode but "interlacing" can be disabled with [https://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-No-interlacing-codes?pid=609103#pid609103 this cheat] or more advanced Sharp framebuffer codes [https://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-No-interlacing-codes?pid=618924#pid618924 here].
* There is a widescreen patch for the game, but the NTSC-U version was removed from the archive in the git build 1.5.0-dev-1090 due to the fact that it causes various freezes in the game. Most notable was if you try to enter 'Sound Settings' while the patch is enabled, it will instantly freeze PCSX2 entirely. The same happens when trying to enter the Change Attack screen, or even fighting the final boss. This is most likely caused by the built-in anticheat system of VP2.
* There is a widescreen patch for the game, but the NTSC-U version was removed from the archive in the git build 1.5.0-dev-1090 due to the fact that it causes various freezes in the game. Most notable was if you try to enter 'Sound Settings' while the patch is enabled, it will instantly freeze PCSX2 entirely. The same happens when trying to enter the Change Attack screen, or even fighting the final boss. This is most likely caused by the built-in anticheat system of VP2.
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gametitle= Valkyrie profile 2 Silmeria SLUS_214.52;1) Game CRC = 0xCC96CE93
gametitle= Valkyrie profile 2 Silmeria SLUS_214.52;1) Game CRC = 0xCC96CE93
comment=nop interleacing, progressive, sharp framebuffer Enhacement by Felixthecat1970 - v2021/04/10
comment=nop interleacing, progressive, sharp framebuffer Enhacement by Felixthecat1970 - v2021/04/10
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patch=1,EE,01feb320,word,08041b4a
patch=1,EE,01feb320,word,08041b4a
patch=1,EE,01feb324,word,00000000
patch=1,EE,01feb324,word,00000000
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== Known Issues ==
== Known Issues ==
{{Issue
|IssueName=Ghosting on some screens
|IsFixed=0
|IssueLevel=0
|Description=Valkyrie Profile 2 suffers from ghosting similar to Tales of the Abyss. This issue only occurs on certain maps.
|Workaround=Press F9 to switch to Software Mode, or PCSX2 1.7 dev buils 1190 PCSX2 > Config > Video(GS) > plugin settings > "Enable HW Hacks" > upscaling Hacks > Half-pixel Offset = "Normal Vertex"
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|IssueName=Screen suddenly dims while performing certain actions
|IssueName=Screen dims while performing certain actions
|IsFixed=0
|IsFixed=0
|IssueLevel=0
|IssueLevel=0
|Description=The screen darkens while dashing during combat, or while photon teleporting.
|Description=While using a non-software renderer, the screen darkens while dashing during combat, or while photon teleporting.
|Workaround=Create a .pnach file for the game and use the cheat: "patch=1,EE,002dbe1c,word,64030000". This disables blur and bloom effects, but only fixes dashing.
|Workaround=Use software rendering. Alternatively, enable cheats, create a .pnach file for the game, and use the cheat: "patch=1,EE,002dbe1c,word,64030000". This disables blur and bloom effects, but only fixes dashing.
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==Non-Issues==
{{Issue
|IssueName=Ghosting on some screens when upscaling
|IsFixed=0
|IssueLevel=-1
|Description=Valkyrie Profile 2 suffers from ghosting when upscaling similar to Tales of the Abyss. This issue only occurs on certain maps.
|Workaround=Press F9 to switch to Software Mode, or PCSX2 1.7 dev buils 1190 PCSX2 > Config > Video(GS) > plugin settings > "Enable HW Hacks" > upscaling Hacks > Half-pixel Offset = "Normal Vertex"
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= Gameplay Screenshots =
== Gallery ==
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VP2-GP001.jpg
VP2-GP001.jpg
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*[http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-Valkyrie-Profile-2-Silmeria-SLUS-21452-U--28830 Valkyrie Profile 2 - Silmeria (SLUS 21452) (U)]
*[https://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-Valkyrie-Profile-2-Silmeria-SLUS-21452-U--28830 Valkyrie Profile 2 - Silmeria (SLUS 21452) (U)]
*[http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-Valkyrie-Profile-2-Silmeria-SLPM-66419-J--29228 Valkyrie Profile 2 - Silmeria (SLPM 66419) (J)]}}
*[https://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-Valkyrie-Profile-2-Silmeria-SLPM-66419-J--29228 Valkyrie Profile 2 - Silmeria (SLPM 66419) (J)]}}
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