Difference between revisions of "Arcanum: Of Steamworks & Magick Obscura"
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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Arcanum Cover.jpg | |cover = Arcanum Cover.jpg | ||
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== Game data == | == Game data == | ||
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{{Game Location Table| | {{Game Location Table| | ||
{{Game Location Table/row|Save game location|<install dir>\Save\}} | {{Game Location Table/row|Save game location|<install dir>\Save\}} | ||
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== Video settings == | == Video settings == | ||
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{{Video settings | {{Video settings | ||
|wsgf link = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/arcanum-steamworks-and-magick-obscura | |wsgf link = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/arcanum-steamworks-and-magick-obscura | ||
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# Download and install the [[#Unofficial patch|unofficial patch]] | # 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 | ||
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|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
| − | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = true |
| − | |acceleration option notes = | + | |acceleration option notes = Follow Windows default behavior |
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
| − | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = false |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
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==Audio settings== | ==Audio settings== | ||
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{{Audio settings | {{Audio settings | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
| − | |separate volume notes = Effects, | + | |separate volume notes = Effects, voice and music |
|surround sound = false | |surround sound = false | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
Revision as of 17:23, 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
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System requirements
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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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