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Key points
- The Windows version is recommended due to its superior stability.[1]
- Extremely limited options, all of which are contained in external configuration file.
- Save games are not cross-platform.[2]
General information
- Official homepage
Availability
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Save game data location
- Saves are contained in the DDS files
game1
through game5
.
Video
Change winv2.cfg[3]
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- Go to the configuration file location.
- Open
winv2.cfg .
- Change line 6 of the file to the following:
windowmode 1
- Save and close the file.
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Input
Audio
- All dialogue is text-based.
Localizations
Language |
UI |
Audio |
Sub |
Notes |
English |
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Issues fixed
"no DPMI - Get csdpmi*b.zip"
- This issue usually occurs under DOSBox.
- Occurs when no DOS Protected Mode Interface (DPMI) is running in DOS for extended memory access.
Use HXDPMI[4]
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- Download the latest version of HXDPMI32.
- From the downloaded ZIP file, extract
HDPMI32.exe into <path-to-game>.
- Run DOSBox.
- Mount and navigate to the installation folder as normal.
- Enter
HDPMI32.EXE -m , then enter DIVER.EXE .
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Color palette issues
Windows 7 or earlier
Set compatibility options[3]
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- Right-click
winv2.exe .
- Select
Properties from the menu which appears.
- From the window which appears, select the
Compatibility tab.
- Check the checkbox next to the
Run in 256 colors option.
- Click the
Apply button.
- Close the window.
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Windows 8 or later
- Windows' compatibility settings do not resolve the issue under these operating systems.
Use dgVoodoo2[3]
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- Download dgVoodoo2.
- Open the ZIP file downloaded and copy
DDraw.dll and D3Dlmm.dll from the MS folder.
- Paste the file into <path-to-game>.
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Unable to re-enter the Order of Twilight in Act 3
- If you find the way back into the Order of Twilight, get a faster mount, and complete a certain optional quest, you may still be unable to enter.
Issues unresolved
Games crashes during resolution change
- Some machines don't support changing from 320x240 to 640x480 at certain parts of the game, such as the Cruxen Mine puzzle rooms.
Modify winv2.cfg[6]
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- Go to the configuration file location.
- Open
winv2.cfg
- Change the numerical values of
xres and yres to match a supported monitor resolution. For example, to change the game's current resolution to 800x600, change xres and yres as follows:
xres 800
yres 600
- Keep trying resolutions until the crash no longer occurs.
- Once you've cleared the area, change
xres and yres back to their original values of 320 and 240 , respectively.
Notes
- Setting
xres and yres to 640 and 480 , respectively, is known to not solve this problem.
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Other information
API
Technical specs |
Supported |
Notes |
DOS video modes |
VGA |
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Executable |
32-bit |
64-bit |
Notes |
Windows |
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System requirements
DOS |
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Minimum |
Operating system (OS) |
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Processor (CPU) |
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System memory (RAM) |
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Hard disk drive (HDD) |
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- No official requirements have been released.
Windows |
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Minimum |
Operating system (OS) |
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Processor (CPU) |
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System memory (RAM) |
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Hard disk drive (HDD) |
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- No official requirements have been released.
Notes
References
- ↑ Diver Down Official FAQ - last accessed on 2016-06-08
- "What's the difference between the DOS and Windows versions of the game?
Diver Down was developed under the DOS version, so some gameplay aspects probably play better with it. Just minor stuff, like the timing of entity movement during events, etc. The Windows version, however, is leaps and bounds more stable as the engine won't crash like the DOS version. It's system requirements are heavier, though. So the average player will probably want the Windows version to avoid frustrating crashes."
- ↑ Diver Down Official FAQ - last accessed on 2016-06-08
- "Are save files compatible between the two versions?
No. Swapping save files between the Windows and DOS versions will not work."
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Verified by User:Expack3 on 2016-08-18
- ↑ csdpmi*b.zip????
- ↑ Diver Down - Frequently Asked Questions - last accessed on 2016-06-09
- "Twilight Re-entry
In Act3, if you have found the way in, purchased a faster mount, and completed an optional quest, but the game still doesn't let you in, then you probably found a bug that occurs when you complete certain objectives before you decide to do them (at the meal). Download this patch which will let you in. Rename m.vrg in your game directory to m.vrgold and rename this patch file to m.vrg. You should be good to go."
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Diver Down - Frequently Asked Questions - last accessed on 2016-06-09
- "Cruxen Mine Crash
[...]Open up the winv2.cfg file (in your game directory) in notepad and you'll see resolution settings set at 320 and 240...Check the reolution settings your monitor supports by right-clicking the desktop, going to properties, then clicking on the settings tab. Try plugging in these values until something works. 720x480 seemed to work for a few people. After the two puzzle rooms, switch back to 320x240. There is one scene later in the game (in the arena) that the resolution switches, although usually this change doesn't cause a crash. If it does, you can get around it the same way.
Also, you can try setting windowmode from 0 to 1- this doesn't work a lot but it has been known to once or twice."