Difference between revisions of "Balls of Steel"
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{{Fixbox/fix|Run in Windows XP compatibility mode|ref=<ref>[http://www.gog.com/forum/balls_of_steel/game_slows_down_in_scrolling_view_sometimes/post12 GOG.com forums - Game slows down in scrolling view sometimes]</ref>}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Run in Windows XP compatibility mode|ref=<ref>[http://www.gog.com/forum/balls_of_steel/game_slows_down_in_scrolling_view_sometimes/post12 GOG.com forums - Game slows down in scrolling view sometimes]</ref>}} | ||
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:# Change Compatibility Mode to Windows XP SP3. | :# Change Compatibility Mode to Windows XP SP3. | ||
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Revision as of 14:17, 19 May 2014
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| Developers | |
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| Wildfire Studios | |
| Publishers | |
| 3D Realms | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | December 12, 1997 |
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General information
Availability
Essential improvements
- Ignore these if you have GOG.com version.
- Latest patch: BOS 1.3c (unofficial)
BOS Loader
- Adds windowed mode, bilinear filtering and Direct3D renderer.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
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Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
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Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English |
Network
Issues fixed
StickyKeys keeps re-enabling
| Instructions |
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Slowdown in Scrolling table view
| Instructions |
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| Instructions |
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System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7, 8 | |
| Processor (CPU) | 1.8 GHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | ||
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | DirectX 7 compatible | DirectX 9 compatible |