Difference between revisions of "Dungeon Keeper 2"
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==Network== | ==Network== | ||
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|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|matchmaking = false | |matchmaking = false | ||
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|direct ip = | |direct ip = | ||
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|tcp = 7575 | |tcp = 7575 | ||
|udp = | |udp = | ||
|upnp = | |upnp = | ||
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| + | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
| + | ===Main menu frame rate=== | ||
| + | The main menu (and anything associated with that area) has a generally poor frame rate. It is most likely caused by the display of the menu or overlay. | ||
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| + | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| + | ===Windows Vista compatibility=== | ||
| + | Known issues include startup crash, a black cover over what should be visible, and in-game crashes. The following steps fix most of these problems. | ||
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| + | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| + | {{Fixbox/fix|Description|ref=<ref>[http://www.esotericarticles.com/Dungeon_Keeper_2_Vista.html Dungeon Keeper 2 on Vista]</ref>}} | ||
| + | # Set compatibility mode for DKII.EXE to Windows XP (or Windows 2000) | ||
| + | # Create or modify a shortcut to Dungeon Keeper 2, and add commandline parameters <tt>-32biteverything</tt> and <tt>-disablegamma</tt> | ||
| + | # Disable Hardware Acceleration in the graphics menu. (Takes effect when you start a new map.) | ||
| + | # Set resolution to 640x480. | ||
| + | # Disable QSound in the audio menu | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | ===Map editor installation=== | ||
| + | The instructions for installing the map editor are incorrect. | ||
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| + | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| + | {{Fixbox/fix|Editor installation|ref=}} | ||
| + | # Extract the files within <tt>DK2Editor.zip</tt> to {{p|game}}\Data\editor instead of the folder described in the readme. | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | If it was installed in the main folder, you will receive an error message about being unable to find <tt>GlobalVariables.kwd</tt>, and will need to kill the process (as it will otherwise remain at 100% CPU). | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
Revision as of 14:55, 2 July 2014
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Bullfrog Productions | |
| Publishers | |
| Electronic Arts | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | June 30, 1999 |
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| Dungeon Keeper | |
|---|---|
| Dungeon Keeper | 1997 |
| Dungeon Keeper 2 | 1999 |
General information
Availability
Essential improvements
Patches
A list of all the patches available for the game can be found here.
The latest patch available is v1.7.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | 4 | |||
| Online play | 4 | |||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting |
Ports
| Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
|---|---|
| TCP | 7575 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues unresolved
The main menu (and anything associated with that area) has a generally poor frame rate. It is most likely caused by the display of the menu or overlay.
Issues fixed
Windows Vista compatibility
Known issues include startup crash, a black cover over what should be visible, and in-game crashes. The following steps fix most of these problems.
| Instructions |
|---|
Map editor installation
The instructions for installing the map editor are incorrect.
| Instructions |
|---|
If it was installed in the main folder, you will receive an error message about being unable to find GlobalVariables.kwd, and will need to kill the process (as it will otherwise remain at 100% CPU).
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 90 MHz | Intel Pentium 266 MHz |
| System memory (RAM) | ||
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 500 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 2 MB of VRAM DirectX 7 compatible | |