FAQ_EN

How to customize scaling effects (e.g. to change the sharpness of FSR)?

Please check the Customize Scaling Configurations page.

There are 2 cursors on the screen

This problem should no longer occur since v0.6.1. Please submit an issue if you triggered this bug on newer versions.

"Initialization failed" when launching

Please first check the System Requirements, and then try fixing/updating the dotnet and MSVC runtime libraries. Please submit an issue if the fixes above don't work.

Duplicate-monitoring

When displaying performance monitor like RTSS (Rivatuner Statistics Server), there might be 2 OSD layers displayed with Magpie scaling. This is caused by d3d, the screen capture method since v0.7.0. It will be captured by RTSS as well. You can fix this issue by adding it to the blacklist.

Error occurs when using Graphics Capture

This is a rare bug after v0.8, especially under Win10 v2004 or newer systems. Please notify the developers if you encounter this bug.

The hot keys don't work, but Scale after 5s works.

1. Try changing the hot keys.
2. Try running Magpie as Administrator.

Does Magpie support multiple monitors?

Supported from v0.8.

Lagging/latency

Please check the Performance Improvements page.

I'd like to do something with Magpie. Do I need to get permission?

There is no need for permission as long as you are follow its License (GPLv3).

Will using Magpie in multi-player games be detected as cheating?

Magpie is designed to be non-intrusive, so it is unlikely to be detected as a cheating tool. There have been no reports of bans for using Magpie. Nevertheless, you should be aware of the risks of using the software.

What is "Disable DirectFlip?"

DirectFlip is a technology to reduce input lags, but it may cause trouble in some circumstances. Please turn on this option when you are in the following situationsL:

1. The game lags unexpectedly (game known with the issue: Days Gone).
2. Abnormal low frame rates.
3. The screen freezes when streaming.

What is "Simulate Exclusive Fullscreen?"

A lot of software checks whether there are games running under dedicated fullscreen mode before popping up windows. Turn on this option if you'd like to play in fullscreen without being disturbed,

What is the frame rate displayed in Magpie?

The frame rate displayed by Magpie is that of its own rather than that of the game. Due to the non-intrusive nature, Magpie has no way to detect the frame rates of games themselves. We recommend you to use tools like RTSS to display the games' frame rates. Their add-on layers can usually be captured by Magpie as well.