Difference between revisions of "Arcanum: Of Steamworks & Magick Obscura"
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| + | '''Key points''' | ||
| + | {{++}}Greatly improved experience on newer systems thanks to [[#Unofficial patch|unofficial mods]] | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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== Availability == | == Availability == | ||
{{Availability Table| | {{Availability Table| | ||
| − | {{Availability Table/row| Retail | {{ID|Retail}} | }} | + | {{Availability Table/row| Retail | {{ID|Retail}} | CD check}} |
{{Availability Table/row| [http://www.amazon.com/Arcanum-Steamworks-Magick-Obscura-PC/dp/B00004TTHT Amazon] | {{ID|Amazon}} | }} | {{Availability Table/row| [http://www.amazon.com/Arcanum-Steamworks-Magick-Obscura-PC/dp/B00004TTHT Amazon] | {{ID|Amazon}} | }} | ||
{{Availability Table/row| [http://www.gog.com/game/arcanum_of_steamworks_and_magick_obscura GOG.com] | {{ID|DRM-free}} | Patched to official patch v1.0.7.4.}} | {{Availability Table/row| [http://www.gog.com/game/arcanum_of_steamworks_and_magick_obscura GOG.com] | {{ID|DRM-free}} | Patched to official patch v1.0.7.4.}} | ||
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| − | == | + | == Essential improvements == |
=== Patches === | === Patches === | ||
| − | + | ==== Official patch ==== | |
| − | + | {{mm}} [http://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/387/19769 1.0.7.4]. Not needed for the GOG.com release | |
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| − | === | + | ==== Unofficial patch ==== |
| − | {{++}} | + | {{++}} Highly improved townmaps and soundtracks (from the vanilla 128kbit/sec to 320 kbit/sec) can be found alongside this patch |
| + | {{--}} Not compatible with older savegames | ||
| + | {{mm}}[http://terra-arcanum.com/drog/dest/uap.html 091225] by Drog Black Tooth. Highly recommended bug fixes. | ||
| − | === | + | ==== High Resolution Patch ==== |
| − | {{ | + | {{mm}} [http://terra-arcanum.com/drog/dest/highres.html 1.1a] by Drog Black Tooth. Allows any user-set resolution, UI tweaks, larger fonts. |
== Game data == | == Game data == | ||
{{Game Location Table| | {{Game Location Table| | ||
| − | {{Game Location Table/row| | + | {{Game Location Table/row|Save game location|<install dir>\Save\}} |
| − | {{Game Location Table/row| | + | {{Game Location Table/row|Configuration file|<install dir>\arcanum.cfg}} |
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= [[#High Resolution Patch | + | |widescreen resolution notes= [[#High Resolution Patch|High Resolution Patch]] adds widescreen support |
|multimonitor = unknown | |multimonitor = unknown | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|4k ultra hd = unknown | |4k ultra hd = unknown | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
| − | |fov = | + | |fov = |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
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{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Set windowed mode}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Set windowed mode}} | ||
| − | # Download and install the [[#Unofficial | + | # Download and install the [[#Unofficial patch|unofficial patch]] |
# Add <code>-Window</code> in the target line of your Arcanum shortcut | # Add <code>-Window</code> in the target line of your Arcanum shortcut | ||
| − | {{ii}} Need to install the [[#High Resolution Patch | + | {{ii}} Need to install the [[#High Resolution Patch|High Resolution Patch]] for resolutions higher than 800x600 |
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|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
| − | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
|invert mouse y-axis = unknown | |invert mouse y-axis = unknown | ||
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{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Rename or delete | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Rename or delete ddraw.dll}} |
Delete file <code>ddraw.dll</code> or rename to <code>ddraw.dll.old</code>. | Delete file <code>ddraw.dll</code> or rename to <code>ddraw.dll.old</code>. | ||
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Revision as of 13:35, 24 December 2013
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| Developers | |
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| Troika Games | |
| Publishers | |
| Sierra Entertainment | |
| Activision | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | August 21, 2001 |
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Key points
- Greatly improved experience on newer systems thanks to unofficial mods
General information
- Terra Arcanum Forum - a large fansite
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
Essential improvements
Patches
Official patch
- 1.0.7.4. Not needed for the GOG.com release
Unofficial patch
- Highly improved townmaps and soundtracks (from the vanilla 128kbit/sec to 320 kbit/sec) can be found alongside this patch
- Not compatible with older savegames
- 091225 by Drog Black Tooth. Highly recommended bug fixes.
High Resolution Patch
- 1.1a by Drog Black Tooth. Allows any user-set resolution, UI tweaks, larger fonts.
Game data
Save game cloud syncing
- No save game cloud syncing information; you can edit this page to add it.
Video settings
Windowed
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Input settings
Audio settings
Issues fixed
Files not installed properly
- Recommended to avoid default installation directory, as this can lead to issues where certain files are not properly installed.
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Loading screen freezing
- Freezing known to happen on systems with multi-core CPUs.
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Graphical issues
| Instructions |
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System requirements
| Windows | ||
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| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 95 | |
| Processor (CPU) | ||
| System memory (RAM) | ||
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.2 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | VGA capable Card 8 MB of VRAM |
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