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{{Fixbox|description=Use the Unofficial Widescreen Patch|ref=<ref>[https://www.oldunreal.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1524782985/ Unofficial Widescreen Patch - Oldunreal Forums]</ref><ref>https://archive.org/details/hp1-unofficial-widescreen-patch-oldunreal-engine [HP1] Unofficial Widescreen Patch OldUnreal (Engine) (Harry Potter 1 SS IBM PC Game) - Archive.org</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use the Unofficial Widescreen Patch|ref=<ref>[https://www.oldunreal.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1524782985/ Unofficial Widescreen Patch - Oldunreal Forums]</ref><ref>https://archive.org/details/hp1-unofficial-widescreen-patch-oldunreal-engine [HP1] Unofficial Widescreen Patch OldUnreal (Engine) (Harry Potter 1 SS IBM PC Game) - Archive.org</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # Download the [https://archive.org/download/hp1-unofficial-widescreen-patch-oldunreal-engine/%5BHP1%5D%20Unofficial%20Widescreen%20Patch%20-%20OldUnreal%20%28Engine%29/HP1%20Widescreen%20Fix.zip Unofficial Widescreen Patch] and extract it to {{p|game}}\System\ | + | # Download the [https://archive.org/download/hp1-unofficial-widescreen-patch-oldunreal-engine/%5BHP1%5D%20Unofficial%20Widescreen%20Patch%20-%20OldUnreal%20%28Engine%29/HP1%20Widescreen%20Fix.zip Unofficial Widescreen Patch] and extract it to {{p|game}}\System\ '''Warning!''' Doesn't work on the "Philosopher's stone" (US?) version, use the "Sorcerer's stone" version. You can also move the voiceovers and text from the "Philosopher's stone" to the "Sorcerer's stone" by replacing the voiceovers "Sounds\AllDialog.uax" and the text "System\hpdialog", "System\hpmenu", "System\pickup", "System\pickup2","System\startup ". |
#* Download [https://archive.org/download/hp1-unofficial-widescreen-patch-oldunreal-engine/%5BHP1%5D%20Unofficial%20Widescreen%20Patch%20-%20OldUnreal%20%28Engine%29/HP1%20Widescreen%20SoftClub.zip this patch] instead for the localized Russian version. | #* Download [https://archive.org/download/hp1-unofficial-widescreen-patch-oldunreal-engine/%5BHP1%5D%20Unofficial%20Widescreen%20Patch%20-%20OldUnreal%20%28Engine%29/HP1%20Widescreen%20SoftClub.zip this patch] instead for the localized Russian version. | ||
# Go to [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. |
Revision as of 08:03, 14 November 2021
Developers | |
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KnowWonder | |
Mac OS (Classic) | Aspyr Media |
macOS (OS X) | Aspyr Media |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
OS X | Aspyr Media |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 1 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 16, 2001 |
Mac OS (Classic) | February 28, 2002 |
macOS (OS X) | August 15, 2005 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 65 |
Taxonomy | |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Adventure, Platform, Puzzle |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Contemporary, Fantasy |
Series | Harry Potter |
Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
- The Mac OS X version of this game does not work on Mac OS X Lion (version 10.7) or later due to the removal of support for PowerPC apps.
Key points
- Released as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in North America.
Availability
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Harry Potter\ |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
macOS (OS X) |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Harry Potter\Save\ |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
macOS (OS X) |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | Only 4:3 aspect ratio is properly supported. See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Edit the DesiredFOV value in User.ini . |
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Windowed | Use -windowed command line argument or edit the StartupFullscreen value under [WinDrv.WindowsClient] in HP.ini . |
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Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Use the DirectX11 renderer. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Use the DirectX11 renderer. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Edit the UseVSync line in HP.ini . Note that the values here have been reversed: UseVSync=False actually turns Vsync on. |
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60 FPS and 120+ FPS | No frame rate cap, but very high framerates may break physics and sound in-game. A supposed fix can be found here. (Only changing 0AD7A33B to 00000000 needed). |
Widescreen resolution
- This fix is only compatible with the North American version
Use the Unofficial Widescreen Patch[3][4] |
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Notes
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Graphical Tweaks via Direct-X 11 renderer
Unreal Engine DirectX 11 Renderer
- A fork of Kentie's Direct3D 10 renderer that adds more graphical features.
- Might cause some bugs and slow rendering in a quest with Filch.
It is compatible with both the Widescreen Patch and Mouse and Strafing Fix.[5] - Runs the game at HD resolution.
- Improved lighting.
- Adds ambient occlusion, screen space reflections, and higher quality HDR post-processing.
- Places a watermark in the bottom right, and overrides the user's clipboard with a link to the developer's PayPal. Follow these instructions to disable the watermark and remove the PayPal link from being inserted into your clipboard.
Installing DirectX 11 renderer |
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Installing HP1 ESRGAN Upscale pack |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | Only during flight sequences. | |
Controller | ||
Controller support | See Controller support. | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Controller support
Layout for Xbox gamepads (XInput compatible)
- Lack of Deadzone in Right Thumbstick, makes camera spinning. See Camera spinning with Xbox 360 Controller.
Proper mouselook and strafing
Use the Mouse Fix and Strafing mod |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Music and Sound Effects/Speech. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | 1.0 |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Czech | Only available in retail release. | |||
Dutch | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | Only available in Japanese retail release. | |||
Polish | Only available in retail release. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Only available in Brazilian retail release. | |||
Portuguese | ||||
Russian | Only available in retail release. | |||
Slovak | Fan translation, download or US version download. | |||
Spanish | ||||
Swedish | Only available in retail release. |
Language reset after installing fanmade patches
- Installing fanmade patches will usually reset the game's language to English in the European release. To change the language, enter the "System" folder on the CD. 3 folders named 0, 1 and 2 can be found there, containing the English (0), French (1) and German (2) language files respectively. In order to manually change the game back to the desired language, copy the desired folder somewhere and manually change all the file endings to .eng from .fre or .ger (i.e. HPcredits.ger renamed to -> HPcredits.eng), then copy and paste the folder content into the "System" folder of the game's directory and overwrite everything.
Issues fixed
The game fails to start
- The game requires a form of DRM, known as SafeDisc implemented in secdrv.sys. Unfortunately, it is a gaping security flaw, and evidently couldn't be fixed without being removed. Microsoft disabled it in Windows 7 and removed it in Windows 10. The following has been tested in Windows 7 to work.
Temporarily start SafeDisc service[citation needed] |
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@echo off sc config secdrv start= demand & sc start secdrv start System\HP.exe timeout /NOBREAK /T 1 sc stop secdrv & sc config secdrv start= disabled @echo on Notes
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Certain transparent effects and textures are not rendered properly
Edit configuration file |
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(Alternative) Use console code |
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(Alternative) Use dgVoodoo 2[citation needed] |
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Low frame rate on modern systems
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Cutscenes are too fast cutting off characters voice lines / Physics bugs
Cap the framerate to 60 FPS or set refresh rate to 60 Hz with Vsync enabled.[6] |
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Brightness slider not working
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Bugged sound in Quidditch Match
- Might fix sound issues in other parts of the game aswell.
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Camera spinning with Xbox 360 Controller
Instructions[7] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 7 | |
Software renderer |
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||||
macOS (OS X) | Mac (classic) and Mac (OSX) are PowerPC | ||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
Colored intro mod
Use the Story Book mod |
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98, 2000, ME, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 266 MHz AMD K6-2 266 MHz |
Intel Pentium II 400 MHz AMD K6-2 400 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | 64 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 500 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 4 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.0 compatible | 16 MB of VRAM |
- Supported chipsets: Nvidia GeForce3, Nvidia GeForce2, Nvidia GeForce 256, Nvidia Riva TNT2, Nvidia Riva TNT, 3dfx Voodoo5, ATI Radeon, ATI Rage 128 Pro, ATI Rage 128, Matrox MGA-G550, Matrox MGA-G450, Matrox MGA-G400, Matrox MGA-G200, PowerVR3 Kyro II, PowerVR3 Kyro, S3 Savage2000
Mac OS | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 8.6 | |
Processor (CPU) | PowerPC G3 | |
System memory (RAM) | 96 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
Notes
References
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ Unofficial Widescreen Patch - Oldunreal Forums
- ↑ https://archive.org/details/hp1-unofficial-widescreen-patch-oldunreal-engine [HP1] Unofficial Widescreen Patch OldUnreal (Engine) (Harry Potter 1 SS IBM PC Game) - Archive.org
- ↑ Verified by User:Quiet Bob on August 10, 2020
- ↑ Verified by User:Diegoelcapo1231 on 2021-08-27
- ↑ Verified by User:Mars icecream on 2017-7