PA FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions for both Planetary Annihilation: TITANS and Classic Planetary Annihilation


Frequently Asked Questions

  1. How can I find the installed PA and server executables when using Steam?  
  2. How do I clean boot Windows?  
  3. How do I clear the download cache?  
  4. How do I set command line parameters?  
  5. How do I update my graphics drivers?  
  6. How do I verify game files?  
  7. How does full screen desktop resolution work?  
  8. What are the minimum system requirements for Planetary Annihilation?  
  9. What system info should I include when reporting issues?  
  10. Where are the Planetary Annihilation logs?  
  11. Where do I find Planetary Annihilation crash minidumps files?  
  12. Where is the Planetary Annihilation Data Directory?  
  13. Can I show off the game on YouTube, Twitch, etc? And monetize from it?  
  14. Error code: basil  
  15. Error code: cilantro  
  16. Error code: mint  
  17. Error code: parsley (GPU driver crashes)  
  18. Error code: rosemary  
  19. Error code: sage (Steam)  
  20. Fedora / NixOS Linux stops on launch splash  
  21. Help, my game won't start!  
  22. How can I install PA outside of Steam with papatcher? eg macOS Catalina 10.15+  
  23. How do I change my display name in-game?  
  24. How do I install the legacy build?  
  25. I use a Windows antivirus or security suite like Avast, Norton, Kaspersky, or ESET and can't log in  
  26. Is there mod support?  
  27. PA Launcher Unable To Sign In  
  28. What Causes Time Dilation and Impacts Server Sim Performance?  
  29. What do I do if PA.exe stops working in the middle of a game?  
  30. What was the game's release date?  
  31. Where can I download the game?  
  32. Why am I getting an error that my graphics need OpenGL 3.2?  
  33. Why does my in-game Steam purchase fail?  
  34. Why is Offline Play Disabled or Unavailable?  
  35. Why is the game UI so slow on my gaming laptop or dual GPU system?  
  36. Why is the screen cut off in the Menu and Lobby?  

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