Difference between revisions of "Gothic 3"
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{{ii}} If you experience problems try [http://forum.nordicgames.at/showthread.php?165652-Community-Patch-1-73-Download Community Patch 1.73] or [http://www.worldofgothic.com/dl/?go=dlfile&fileid=166 Community Patch 1.74] instead.<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/39500/discussions/0/624076027837946703/ Gothic 3 breaks with Community Patch 1.75 (including solution) :: Gothic 3 General Discussions]</ref> | {{ii}} If you experience problems try [http://forum.nordicgames.at/showthread.php?165652-Community-Patch-1-73-Download Community Patch 1.73] or [http://www.worldofgothic.com/dl/?go=dlfile&fileid=166 Community Patch 1.74] instead.<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/39500/discussions/0/624076027837946703/ Gothic 3 breaks with Community Patch 1.75 (including solution) :: Gothic 3 General Discussions]</ref> | ||
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# Right-click on Gothic 3 in your Steam Library. | # Right-click on Gothic 3 in your Steam Library. | ||
# From the drop-down menu which appears, select <code>Properties</code>. | # From the drop-down menu which appears, select <code>Properties</code>. | ||
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===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
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# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Data\Video\</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Data\Video\</code> | ||
# Delete or rename <code>G3_Logo_01.bik</code>, <code>Publisher.bik</code> and <code>CPT.bik</code>. | # Delete or rename <code>G3_Logo_01.bik</code>, <code>Publisher.bik</code> and <code>CPT.bik</code>. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ||
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# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Ini\</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Ini\</code> | ||
# Open {{file|ge3.ini}}. | # Open {{file|ge3.ini}}. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
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# Open {{file|ge3.ini}}. | # Open {{file|ge3.ini}}. | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Game slows down randomly=== | ===Game slows down randomly=== | ||
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{{ii}} When running in Windowed mode the game displays both in-game cursor and system cursor. This may be annoying for some people. Below is the script to solve this issue. | {{ii}} When running in Windowed mode the game displays both in-game cursor and system cursor. This may be annoying for some people. Below is the script to solve this issue. | ||
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:1. Download and install [https://autohotkey.com AutoHotkey]. | :1. Download and install [https://autohotkey.com AutoHotkey]. | ||
:2. Start it, edit the script and use the one provided below: | :2. Start it, edit the script and use the one provided below: |
Revision as of 22:54, 22 November 2017
Developers | |
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Piranha Bytes | |
Publishers | |
JoWood Productions | |
Nordic Games | |
Engines | |
Genome Gaming System | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 13, 2006 |
Gothic | |
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Gothic | 2001 |
Gothic II | 2002 |
Gothic 3 | 2006 |
Gothic 3: Forsaken Gods | 2008 |
Arcania: Gothic 4 | 2010 |
Arcania: Fall of Setarrif | 2011 |
Gothic Playable Teaser | 2019 |
The Chronicles of Myrtana: Archolos (unofficial mod) | 2021 |
Gothic 1 Remake | TBA |
Key points
- Install Gothic 3 Patch 1.75.14 for many crucial performance improvements and bug fixes.
General information
- Official site
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Install Gothic 3 Patch 1.75.14 to remove TAGES DRM disc check. | |||
GamersGate | Install Gothic 3 Patch 1.75.14. | |||
GOG.com | ||||
Steam | Opt into the latest Community Patch. |
Essential improvements
Patches
Community Patch 1.75.14 fixes numerous issues, improves performance, graphics and stability, and adds a basic modding tool-set. Using it is strongly recommended. It is also a good idea to enable 'Alternative AI' in the options to take advantage of a much improved combat system. Note that saves from some earlier patch versions are not compatible. This patch is also available as a public Beta branch.[1]
- If you experience problems try Community Patch 1.73 or Community Patch 1.74 instead.[2]
Opt-into CPT beta branch (Steam version)[3] |
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Gothic 3 Update Pack
The Update Pack works on top of the latest Community Patch and includes a number of bug fixes and quality of life improvements. Also contains tweaks to combat and additional features for modders.
Skip intro videos
Rename/delete logo videos[citation needed] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/39500/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/39500/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Field of view (FOV)
Edit ge3.ini[citation needed] |
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Windowed
Edit ge3.ini[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
- If some languages are not listed in-game ensure you have installed Gothic 3 Patch 1.75.14.
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Czech | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Polish | Full Polish version available on GOG.com, Steam (despite not being stated on Steam store page)[1][4] and on cdp.pl. | |||
Portuguese | ||||
Russian | Audio only in Russian retail versions; all others are text-only. |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | Use Helix Mod: Gothic 3 & Gothic 3 - Forsaken Gods. |
Issues fixed
Game slows down randomly
Change timer setting[5] |
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Other information
Hide system cursor when game is in focus
- When running in Windowed mode the game displays both in-game cursor and system cursor. This may be annoying for some people. Below is the script to solve this issue.
Use AutoHotkey[citation needed] |
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; Script to hide cursor http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1432431 ; Modified by Nirklars and adjusted to work with Gothic 3 by SuicideMachine SetWorkingDir %A_ScriptDir% ; Ensures a consistent starting directory. SystemCursor("Init") SetTimer, CheckIdle, 250 return CheckIdle: if WinActive("ahk_class Gothic3 Engine") { SystemCursor("Off") } else { SystemCursor("On") } return #Persistent OnExit, ShowCursor ; Ensure the cursor is made visible when the script exits. return ShowCursor: SystemCursor("On") ExitApp SystemCursor(OnOff=1) ; INIT = "I","Init"; OFF = 0,"Off"; TOGGLE = -1,"T","Toggle"; ON = others { static AndMask, XorMask, $, h_cursor ,c0,c1,c2,c3,c4,c5,c6,c7,c8,c9,c10,c11,c12,c13 ; system cursors , b1,b2,b3,b4,b5,b6,b7,b8,b9,b10,b11,b12,b13 ; blank cursors , h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,h7,h8,h9,h10,h11,h12,h13 ; handles of default cursors if (OnOff = "Init" or OnOff = "I" or $ = "") ; init when requested or at first call { $ = h ; active default cursors VarSetCapacity( h_cursor,4444, 1 ) VarSetCapacity( AndMask, 32*4, 0xFF ) VarSetCapacity( XorMask, 32*4, 0 ) system_cursors = 32512,32513,32514,32515,32516,32642,32643,32644,32645,32646,32648,32649,32650 StringSplit c, system_cursors, `, Loop %c0% { h_cursor := DllCall( "LoadCursor", "uint",0, "uint",c%A_Index% ) h%A_Index% := DllCall( "CopyImage", "uint",h_cursor, "uint",2, "int",0, "int",0, "uint",0 ) b%A_Index% := DllCall("CreateCursor","uint",0, "int",0, "int",0 , "int",32, "int",32, "uint",&AndMask, "uint",&XorMask ) } } if (OnOff = 0 or OnOff = "Off" or $ = "h" and (OnOff < 0 or OnOff = "Toggle" or OnOff = "T")) $ = b ; use blank cursors else $ = h ; use the saved cursors Loop %c0% { h_cursor := DllCall( "CopyImage", "uint",%$%%A_Index%, "uint",2, "int",0, "int",0, "uint",0 ) DllCall( "SetSystemCursor", "uint",h_cursor, "uint",c%A_Index% ) } }
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Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 |
Processor (CPU) | 2.0 GHz | 3.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia ATI/AMD 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia ATI/AMD 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/39500/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (39500) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Gothic 3 at SteamDB
- ↑ Gothic 3 breaks with Community Patch 1.75 (including solution) :: Gothic 3 General Discussions
- ↑ Steam Community Discussion - Patch 1.75 Steam Beta Branch - last accessed on 2016-09-30
- ↑ Verified by Suicide Machine on August 13, 2016
- ↑ G3 - Mysterious Slow Motion Problem - Forum - GOG.com
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