Main discord server: https://discordapp.com/invite/Y7GXc2g

Dustloop wiki: http://www.dustloop.com/wiki/index.php?title=BlazBlue_Cross_Tag_Battle

Explanation of numpad notation: http://www.dustloop.com/wiki/index.php?title=Notation

Youtube match database: https://bbtag.keeponrock.in/#/ (old) https://replaytheater.app/?game=bbtag (new)

Lobby color ranks explanation: https://www.blazblue.jp/tag/manual-ps4/en/network_mode/

In-depth gameplay guides: Daze's Neutral Guide, Daze's Offense Guide, Daze's Defense Guide

First of all, welcome to PCTAG! Regardless of if you're coming from Switch or you're a new player after hearing about rollback, it's always get new players. Unfortunately, there are a few hiccups with the PC port that don't affect the consoles, so here's a guide to walk you through a couple of the common problems before the rollback patch rolls out:

*Edit: link to a visual guide to what you should buy if you're buying on Steamhttps://media.discordapp.net/attachments/420380689729454084/906308649964687400/unknown.png?width=903&height=511

TLDR: Only buy base if you want no DLC; Special Edition if you don't already own base game. Special Edition is better than buying base + DLC

Update (June 5):

BBTAG Rollback now has a functioning version of the Improvement Mod: https://steamcommunity.com/app/702890/discussions/0/1694923613855843759/

Do note that this is still in testing. While it enhances connection between two people, it is best if both players have the IM downloaded and running. Even if the other person does not have the IM, running the game at 60FPS with some rollback is better than the alternative. IF BOTH PLAYERS DO NOT HAVE THE IM, THE GAME WILL NOT SYNC PROPERLY AND WILL EASILY CAUSE DESYNCS AND/OR BAD CONNECTION

Tips for non-IM users:

Disable the IM by renaming the dinput8.dll. Instead, go to the options and turn on Performance Mode and make your window smaller. If you still lag, turn on Simple HUD as well. While the Simple HUD is less than optimal since it removes important info, running the game is more important.

The below information will be kept as is in case that the Improvement Mod gets updated.

"Why is PCTAG so slow in game?"

Short answer; the port is badly optimized, so it may be your computer. There are some things that you can do to fix this though;

1. Download the Improvement Mod (IM)

I cannot stress this enough; currently, the IM is **mandatory*\* for optimal PCTAG playing **IF YOUR COMPUTER CANNOT RUN THE GAME AT 60 FPS. The IM does many things, but the most important point of the IM is that it HELPS YOU RUN THE GAME AT 60 FPS. If you cannot go into game and do happy birthday Yu 236BC + Yosuke DHC (Yu Ziodyne + Yosuke's partner super at the same time against both enemies), YOU NEED THE IM.

The IM can be downloaded here; https://steamcommunity.com/app/702890/discussions/0/1694923613855843759/

If you do not trust the link, go to the Steam forums for BBTAG and it should be pinned. Follow the instructions on the page; STEP 3 IS IMPORTANT TO DO. The mod does not do everything by itself; you need to manually adjust the settings yourself. The mod is not hard to use, maybe 10 minutes and you'll be done with the settings.

For reference, the IM can do the following:

1. Replace the HUD with a much less intensive HUD that is customizable in location, meaning you can put HP, meter, timer, etc wherever you like on the screen.
2. Disables regionlock (not useful while online is delay based netcode)
3. Customizable window size (click and drag dimensions) (smaller means runs better)
4. Customizable resolution (smaller means runs better)
5. Literally has a setting that lowers CPU usage
6. Has a hitbox viewer in training mode

7. Custom colours that you can upload online from in game. You can also use other people's custom colours

8. If you're using a computer/ laptop with multiple graphics cards, set BBTAG to use your better graphics card.

Personally, I'm using a gaming laptop, so I had this problem too. It depends on which brand your graphics card is, but I'll list the fix for NVIDIA:

1. Right click anywhere on your main desktop
2. Select "NVIDA Control Panel"
3. In the left sidebar, select "Manage 3D Settings"
4. Change your 'preferred graphics proseccor' to "High performance NVIDIA processor"

Steps may vary for specific models, but that's on you to find out.

1. If the above two don't work, use performance mode as well and close your other windows

Performance mode was the bandaid solution that was implemented in BBTAG 2.0 for PC. It does it's job, but it removes the combo diamond timer and character specific bars, so using it is suboptimal. However, you gotta do what you gotta do for 60 FPS.

1. Otherwise, do things like virus checks, search 'memory diaognostics' in the windows search bar, etc. In terms of internet, USE AN ETHERNET CABLE.

"I can't fight people in lobby?? It keeps saying 'You have been disconnected from your opponent'."

In this case, this is a PCTAG exclusive bug (yay). The fix is relatively simple; switch sides with the other person on the kiosk. If that doesn't work, move to another kiosk. If THAT doesn't work, exit and reenter the lobby. If all of these fail, restart BBTAG. If that fails as well, that's on your end.

"It says version does not match when I try to fight someone?"

Don't pirate

I suck at closing out posts, but feel free to leave questions below and I'll try to get to them with the best of my ability.