Difference between revisions of "Torchlight"
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| − | |cover | + | |cover = TorchlightRetailBox.jpg |
| − | |developer | + | |developers = |
| − | |publisher | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Runic Games|Windows, Mac OS X}} |
| − | |engine | + | {{Infobox game/row/linporter|Edward Rudd}} |
| − | |release dates | + | |publishers = |
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Perfect World|Digital}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Encore, Inc.|NA Retail}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|JoWood|EU Retail}} | ||
| + | |engines = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|OGRE}} | ||
| + | |release dates= | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 27, 2009}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|January 5, 2010}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|April 9, 2010}} | ||
| + | |steam appid = 41500 | ||
| + | |gogcom page = torchlight | ||
| + | |wikipedia = Torchlight | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Series|Torchlight}} | {{Series|Torchlight}} | ||
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
{{ii}} Linux version only available through [[Ubuntu Software Centre]]. | {{ii}} Linux version only available through [[Ubuntu Software Centre]]. | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{Availability Table/row| [http://www.gog.com/en/gamecard/torchlight GOG.com] | {{ID|DRM-free}}| Windows and Mac OS X.}} | {{Availability Table/row| [http://www.gog.com/en/gamecard/torchlight GOG.com] | {{ID|DRM-free}}| Windows and Mac OS X.}} | ||
{{Availability Table/row| [http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-TL/torchlightU GamersGate] | {{ID|GamersGate}} {{ID|DRM-free}}| Windows Only.}} | {{Availability Table/row| [http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-TL/torchlightU GamersGate] | {{ID|GamersGate}} {{ID|DRM-free}}| Windows Only.}} | ||
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{{Availability Table/row| [https://apps.ubuntu.com/cat/applications/torchlight/ Ubuntu Software Centre] | {{ID|USC}}| Ubuntu only }} | {{Availability Table/row| [https://apps.ubuntu.com/cat/applications/torchlight/ Ubuntu Software Centre] | {{ID|USC}}| Ubuntu only }} | ||
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=== Mods === | === Mods === | ||
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{{mm}} TorchED level editor can be found at [http://www.gamefront.com/files/20824055/TorchED_1.0.68.227.exe GameFront]. | {{mm}} TorchED level editor can be found at [http://www.gamefront.com/files/20824055/TorchED_1.0.68.227.exe GameFront]. | ||
{{mm}} Most mods are found on the [http://www.runicgamesfansite.com/downloads.php/ Runic Games Fansite]. | {{mm}} Most mods are found on the [http://www.runicgamesfansite.com/downloads.php/ Runic Games Fansite]. | ||
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[[File:HotspotMngr.png|300px|thumb|lright|HotSpot Mod Manager 2.0]] | [[File:HotspotMngr.png|300px|thumb|lright|HotSpot Mod Manager 2.0]] | ||
==== [http://www.runicgamesfansite.com/vbdownloads.php?do=download&fileid=53 HotSpot] ==== | ==== [http://www.runicgamesfansite.com/vbdownloads.php?do=download&fileid=53 HotSpot] ==== | ||
| − | {{++}} | + | {{++}} A portable Torchlight mod manager for Windows. Using this tool, users can immediately download and install mods from [http://www.runicgamesfansite.com/downloads.php/ Runic Games Fansite] directly into the mods directory. |
{{ii}} Currently in beta, v2.0. | {{ii}} Currently in beta, v2.0. | ||
| − | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Mac and Linux versions planned. |
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{{mm}} Full features list is available on the [http://www.runicgamesfansite.com/hotspot-2-0-discussion/5615-feature-list.html RGF forums]. | {{mm}} Full features list is available on the [http://www.runicgamesfansite.com/hotspot-2-0-discussion/5615-feature-list.html RGF forums]. | ||
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==== Recommended mods ==== | ==== Recommended mods ==== | ||
| − | {{ii}} These are all conservative mods that essentially conserve the original gameplay. However, if you don't want to hassle too much with mods without altering the game experience too much, download [http://www.runicgamesfansite.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=910 Wulf Beginner's Mod Pack]. | + | |
| − | :* [http://www.runicgamesfansite.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=489 SSS Torchlight Texture Project] - Retextures most of Torchlight | + | {{ii}} These are all conservative mods that essentially conserve the original gameplay. However, if you don't want to hassle too much with mods without altering the game experience too much, download [http://www.runicgamesfansite.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=910 Wulf Beginner's Mod Pack]. |
| − | :* [http://www.runicgamesfansite.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=683 GenderMod] - Adds opposite gender variants of existing classes | + | :* [http://www.runicgamesfansite.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=489 SSS Torchlight Texture Project] - Retextures most of Torchlight |
| − | :* [http://www.runicgamesfansite.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=276 Merchant Pack] - Adds additional merchants | + | :* [http://www.runicgamesfansite.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=683 GenderMod] - Adds opposite gender variants of existing classes |
| − | :* [http://www.runicgamesfansite.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=129 Better Balanced Sale Prices] - Balances the amount of gold acquired when selling | + | :* [http://www.runicgamesfansite.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=276 Merchant Pack] - Adds additional merchants |
| + | :* [http://www.runicgamesfansite.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=129 Better Balanced Sale Prices] - Balances the amount of gold acquired when selling | ||
:* [http://www.runicgamesfansite.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=323 Total Respec Mod] - Adds 10 different respec potions into the game for resetting character's stats and skills. | :* [http://www.runicgamesfansite.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=323 Total Respec Mod] - Adds 10 different respec potions into the game for resetting character's stats and skills. | ||
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{{XDG|false}} | {{XDG|false}} | ||
| − | To clear save games from the game once Steam Cloud has been used you will need to remove the save files from the Steam Cloud folder as well. The Windows and Mac save files are compatible but have to be manually synced by removing all existing save files for the target platform and then copying the source files to the regular save file location. | + | {{ii}} To clear save games from the game once Steam Cloud has been used you will need to remove the save files from the Steam Cloud folder as well. The Windows and Mac save files are compatible but have to be manually synced by removing all existing save files for the target platform and then copying the source files to the regular save file location. |
===[[Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| + | {{ii}} '''If you have a solution to your issue, be sure to check the [http://support.runicgames.com/kb/7-torchlight knowledgebase].''' | ||
=== Camera shake === | === Camera shake === | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
Revision as of 20:28, 7 August 2013
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| Developers | |
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| Windows, Mac OS X | Runic Games |
| Publishers | |
| Digital | Perfect World |
| NA Retail | Encore, Inc. |
| EU Retail | JoWood |
| Engines | |
| OGRE | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | October 27, 2009 |
| macOS (OS X) | January 5, 2010 |
| Linux | April 9, 2010 |
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Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
| Torchlight | |
|---|---|
| Torchlight | 2009 |
| Torchlight II | 2012 |
| Torchlight III | 2020 |
| Torchlight: Infinite | 2023 |
Key points
- Linux version only available through Ubuntu Software Centre.
General information
- Official Forum
- Runic Games Fansite
- Torchlight Wiki
- Steam Users' Forum
- Steam Community Discussions
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
- The demo is available on the official website.
Best version
- For Windows and Mac OS X users the GOG.com version of Torchlight is the best because it is DRM-free and includes extra downloads including artwork, soundtrack and a level editor.
- For Linux users, the Ubuntu Software Centre version of Torchlight is the only version available, and therefore the best. WINE emulation also works very well[1].
Improvements
Official patch
- The latest official patch is v1.15. It can be found on the official website.
Mods
- TorchED level editor can be found at GameFront.
- Most mods are found on the Runic Games Fansite.
- Mods are located in game's application data.
HotSpot
- A portable Torchlight mod manager for Windows. Using this tool, users can immediately download and install mods from Runic Games Fansite directly into the mods directory.
- Currently in beta, v2.0.
- Mac and Linux versions planned.
- Full features list is available on the RGF forums.
Recommended mods
- These are all conservative mods that essentially conserve the original gameplay. However, if you don't want to hassle too much with mods without altering the game experience too much, download Wulf Beginner's Mod Pack.
- SSS Torchlight Texture Project - Retextures most of Torchlight
- GenderMod - Adds opposite gender variants of existing classes
- Merchant Pack - Adds additional merchants
- Better Balanced Sale Prices - Balances the amount of gold acquired when selling
- Total Respec Mod - Adds 10 different respec potions into the game for resetting character's stats and skills.
Utilities
- Utilities can be found at Runic Games Fansite.
- These are not mods so don't download them with HotSpot.
- These are usually Windows-only.
TorchKit
- This is a portable settings and mod configuration editor for Torchlight which uncovers all hidden settings from "settings.txt", (but not local_settings.txt or Ogre.txt) configuration file which includes camera shake, blood, keybindings, automap zoom etc.
Other notable utilities
- TorchlightCam - Enables camera control
- Torchlight Multiplayer - Enables Internet and LAN multiplayer (only works on Steam; possibly obsolete)
Game data
- This game does not follow the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
- To clear save games from the game once Steam Cloud has been used you will need to remove the save files from the Steam Cloud folder as well. The Windows and Mac save files are compatible but have to be manually synced by removing all existing save files for the target platform and then copying the source files to the regular save file location.
Save game cloud syncing
Template:Save Game Cloud Syncing
Video settings
File:TorchlightVideo.png
Settings screen
Netbook mode
- Netbook mode is nothing more but an option that sets almost everything to the lowest possible quality to be playable on a netbook.
- Resolution option isn't locked in this mode.
Input settings
File:TorchKit.png
TorchKit input settings
Remapping
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Issues unresolved
- If you haven't been able to find a fix, please do ask Runic Games about the issue at the Support Center and if you fixed the problem, share the fix with us. If you have the Linux version, contact Humble Bundle support.
Issues fixed
- If you have a solution to your issue, be sure to check the knowledgebase.
Camera shake
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No monster when doing a quest
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No zoom functionality
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Linux
Messed up fonts
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Crash on Estherian Ruins Floor 12
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Crash on Tu'tara Caverns Floor 19
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Console commands
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- The following items are not case-sensitive.
| Code | Description |
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| AIFREEZE | Toggles monster AI. |
| ASCEND | Teleports one floor up. |
| CLS | Clears console text. |
| DISABLEPET | Toggles player's pet. |
| FPS | Toggles information about: FPS, version, room filename, level seed, level depth, Active Units / Missiles, triangle, batch, Mesh Bytes, Meshes, Materials, Texture Bytes, Particle Cache Count, Particles Updating / Rendering, Particle Systems Created / Updating, Particle Techniques Created / Updating, Particle Emitters Created, and Particle Affectors Created / Updating. |
| GOD | Toggles "God Mode" (invulnerability and insta-kills). |
| GODSPEED | Toggles GOD and SPEED. |
| HELP | Displays a list of commands. |
| LEVELUP | Increases XP to next level. |
| MONEY # | Gives money in the amount entered. |
| PATHING | Toggles pathing debug display (paths appear as white, vertical planes that denote where objects are moving). |
| PLAYERNOTARGET | Stops monsters from targeting the player. |
| RELOAD | Reloads textures (may crash your game). |
| ROOM | Displays the filename and path that corresponds to the room that the player is in. |
| SPEED | Adds speed to the character. |
| STRENGTH # | Gives you an amount of Strength. |
| DEXTERITY # | Gives you an amount of Dexterity. |
| MAGIC # | Gives you an amount of Magic. |
| DEFENSE # | Gives you an amount of Defense. |
| ALLSTATS # | Gives you an amount for all stats. |
| FAME # | Gives you an amount of fame. |
| SKILL | Displays the list of skill numbers and names. |
| SKILL NAME/# | Gives you an amount of skill points for the skill that you name. |
| SKILLPOINTS # | Gives you the amount of skill points. |
| IDENTIFYALL | Identifies everything in the inventory (not for items in the pet inventory). |
| ITEM | Displays the list of item numbers and names. |
| ITEM #### | Places the specified item into your inventory (for the list of item values, go to StrategyWiki.org). |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
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| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | Windows XP SP3 or newer | |
| Processor (CPU) | ||
| System memory (RAM) | ||
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 822 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon 7200, NVIDIA GeForce 2, or Intel GMA 950) | |
| macOS (OS X) | ||
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| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | Mac OS X 10.5.8 | |
| Processor (CPU) | ||
| System memory (RAM) | ||
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 800 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon X1600 or nVidia equivalent | |
References
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