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===[https://clockwork-origins.com/spine Spine Management Tool]=== | ===[https://clockwork-origins.com/spine Spine Management Tool]=== | ||
− | Spine is a simple modification manager that allows you to easily install the D3D11 renderer and other useful tools via a database tab, as well as pre-emptively installing the Systempack for either game and updating the games to the proper patch version. | + | Spine is a simple, however with the advent of Union, now outdated, modification manager that allows you to easily install the D3D11 renderer and other useful tools via a database tab, as well as pre-emptively installing the Systempack for either game and updating the games to the proper patch version. |
{{Fixbox|description=Setting up Spine|ref=|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Setting up Spine|ref=|fix= | ||
− | #Download the .exe and install it in any desired place in | + | #Download the .exe and install it in any desired place in its own folder. |
#Start the tool, and direct it to Gothic's installation folder. Tick the Steam box to the right of the directory if using the Steam version. Spine also has a auto-detect function right below the directories. | #Start the tool, and direct it to Gothic's installation folder. Tick the Steam box to the right of the directory if using the Steam version. Spine also has a auto-detect function right below the directories. | ||
− | #The manager will download the basic necessities for the installed games by default, like the <code>Player- | + | #The manager will download the basic necessities for the installed games by default, like the <code>Player-Kit</code> and <code>SystemPack</code>. It also features <code>Ninja</code> for inter-mod compatibility and will automatically enable it if you tick mods that require it. |
+ | '''Notes:''' | ||
{{ii}} You can now browse the database tab for other mods or tools and easily install them on the go. | {{ii}} You can now browse the database tab for other mods or tools and easily install them on the go. | ||
− | {{ii}}The library tab will act as your game launcher and allow you to launch different mods without affecting the base game installation. Patches and tools you can enable/disable will appear on the right side. | + | {{ii}} The library tab will act as your game launcher and allow you to launch different mods without affecting the base game installation. Patches and tools you can enable/disable will appear on the right side. |
− | {{ii}}You do not need to make an account unless you're interested in the community-related features that do not have a direct impact on the game.}} | + | {{ii}} You do not need to make an account unless you're interested in the community-related features that do not have a direct impact on the game.}} |
===Remove Velaya's censorship=== | ===Remove Velaya's censorship=== |
Revision as of 21:28, 18 April 2022
Developers | |
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Piranha Bytes | |
Publishers | |
Egmont Interactive | |
Engines | |
ZenGin | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 15, 2001 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 81 |
Taxonomy | |
Series | Gothic |
Gothic | |
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Gothic | 2001 |
Gothic II | 2002 |
Gothic 3 | 2006 |
Gothic 3: Forsaken Gods | 2008 |
Arcania: Gothic 4 | 2010 |
Arcania: Fall of Setarrif | 2011 |
Gothic Playable Teaser | 2019 |
The Chronicles of Myrtana: Archolos (unofficial mod) | 2021 |
Gothic 1 Remake | TBA |
Key points
- Use SystemPack to remove the 25 FPS cap, fix compatibility issues, and improve resolution support.
- Steam overlay doesn't work with this game. Use Union to fix the issue.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Install the version 1.08k patch. | |||
GOG.com | ||||
Steam | Only sold as part of bundles. SystemPack included since March 2021 |
Version differences
- The original German release included a performance by In Extremo that was omitted from later German releases and all international versions. Use the In Extremo Mod.
- The Russian Gothic: Collector's Edition includes Gothic and the Diccuric mod.
- The German Gothic Collector's Edition includes Gothic along with Gothic II and its expansion.
Demos
You can download an English demo and a German demo from World of Gothic. You might have to copy the download link on the page into your browser.
Essential improvements
Patches
The latest retail patch is version 1.08k. Some digital distribution versions already include this patch. To check your current patch version look at the bottom right of the main menu box.
Player-Kit
- The Player-Kit is required for playing mods.
- Causes a minor issue with a gate near the end of the game; use SystemPack to avoid this issue (recommended) or use
Gothic_backup.exe
temporarily to pass this area.
Install Player-Kit[1] |
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- Gothic will now show a mod selector window when launched; to have a shortcut launch the unmodded game directly, change it to point to
GothicMod.exe
instead ofGothic.exe
.
SystemPack
Gothic ½ — SystemPack is a fan-made patch, introduces many fixes and features. Requires PlayerKit.
Union (SystemPack 2.0)
Alternative version of the SystemPack called Union (also referred to as SystemPack 2.0) provides additional bug fixes and engine improvements, including improved performance, steam overlay support and 64-bit patch for x64 systems.
- It is advised to use Union over the above SystemPack as the latter is no longer developed.
- Already contains the above Player-Kit in its installation (Union Primary Universal Patch).
Install Union (SystemPack 2.0) |
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D3D11 Renderer
D3D11 Renderer replaces Gothic's old DX7 API with a new DX11 one that improves compatibility on new systems and provides additional features e.g. higher quality shadows.
Install D3D11 Renderer |
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Spine Management Tool
Spine is a simple, however with the advent of Union, now outdated, modification manager that allows you to easily install the D3D11 renderer and other useful tools via a database tab, as well as pre-emptively installing the Systempack for either game and updating the games to the proper patch version.
Setting up Spine |
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Notes:
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Remove Velaya's censorship
- In the original German version of the game, the NPC Velaya bathes in Gomez's room completely naked at certain times of day. Subsequent releases censored her by adding a bikini. To remove the censorship, simply rename or remove the textures_bikini.VDF file in <path-to-game>\Data.
Skip intro videos
Change playLogoVideos setting[1] |
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Restore In Extremo performance
- The original German release included a performance by In Extremo; this was omitted from later German releases and all international versions.
- Changes the names of some enemies to bizarre names.
Use inextremo.VDF[citation needed] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\system\GOTHIC.INI[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/65540/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Saves\[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/65540/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | Only some resolutions listed; see Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | Use SystemPack. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Use SystemPack. | ||
4K Ultra HD | Use SystemPack. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | Use SystemPack. | ||
Windowed | Works with limitations; see Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Works with limitations; see Borderless fullscreen windowed. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Forcing in the graphics card's control panel may cause black videos. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS | Capped at 25 FPS by default; use SystemPack. | ||
120+ FPS | Use SystemPack. Framerate affects sliding on terrain.[1] |
Widescreen resolution
- Gothic only has native support for 1280x720, 1280x768, 1280x800, and 1440x900.
Use other widescreen resolutions[2] |
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Windowed
- Task-switching may cause repeated Tab input when you return to the game (simply press Tab again to make it work normally).
- Task-switching during video cutscenes will crash the game (there are only four during the game, not counting the intro and ending).
Change zStartupWindowed setting[1] |
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Borderless fullscreen windowed
- See Windowed for the limitations of this mode.
Set up borderless fullscreen windowed mode[1] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | No cursor; buttons and wheel work but can't change settings. | |
Mouse Y-axis inversion | Set in Settings, Game, Invert View. | |
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Sound and music. | |
Surround sound | Change Speakers to Surround. | |
Subtitles | Disabled by default; set in Settings, Game, Subtitles. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | Not supported. | |
EAX support | Change Soundprovider to EAX 2. Hardware accelerated DirectSound3D and EAX2 (on compatible sound cards with restoration software like ALchemy or 3D SoundBack) isn't available until the fix is applied. |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Czech | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | Available in the LangPack. | |||
Polish | ||||
Russian | Only two translations, by Snowball Studios (1C-SoftClub) and Russobit-M. | |||
Spanish |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Gothic [DX11]. | ||
vorpX | G3D Included in DGVoodoo2 Default Profile. Note: Profile may not work with the latest wrapper, in case of issues please report to the vorpx forum. |
Issues unresolved
ATI 1xxx invisible inventory items
- Inventory item graphics turn invisible on ATI 1xxx cards (the items themselves are still there). There is no known fix.
- One potential fix is to add
zInventoryItemsDistanceScale=2.0
under[GAME]
inGOTHIC.INI
.[3]
Issues fixed
Black videos (sound but no picture)
- This is caused by forcing anti-aliasing. Either method below will fix this.
Disable video card anti-aliasing[citation needed] |
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Disable video scaling[citation needed] |
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Fix incorrectly sized menu (Main and In Game)[citation needed] |
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Window border visible in fullscreen mode
- Gothic and Gothic II show a window border in fullscreen mode on Windows 8 and later.
- The GOG.com version already includes this fix.
Apply the fix[citation needed] |
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Install the SystemPack. |
Poor performance
- Use SystemPack.
Access violation errors (Steam)
Disable Steam Community In-Game overlay[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Access Violation / Assertion Failed error when saving
- This can be caused by deleting the saves folder.
Make saves folder[citation needed] |
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Gate cutscene doesn't play, gate won't open
- A gate in the final area won't open when playing with the Player-Kit due to the cutscene not playing.
- Use SystemPack.
Can't Alt+Tab (GOG.com)
- The GOG.com version prevents task switching to avoid some potential issues (e.g. crashing during FMV cutscenes).
Remove GOG.com fix[citation needed] |
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Constant Tab input after Alt+Tab
- After task switching the game may constantly repeat Tab ↹ input; press Tab ↹ again to stop this.
Game Starts, but screen is black
- If you have multiple monitors, disable/unplug all of them except the one that you're using to play Gothic.
Game reverts back to Miles Fast even after EAX restoration software is installed
- Gothic doesn't see
dsound.dll
wrapper from EAX restoration software.
Create pre.load file, which orders game to load dsound.dll wrapper[4]
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Notes
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 7, 11 | Fan-made D3D11 renderer available here. Requires 1.08k patch, Playerkit 1.08k/2.8 and SystemPack installed. |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | Miles Sound System | 6.0k |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | 1.0v |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98, ME, XP, 2000 | XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 400 MHz | Intel Pentium III 600 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 192 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 700 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 3D Accelerated Graphics Card 4 MB of VRAM | 3D Accelerated Graphics Card 32 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/65540/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (65540) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Verified by User:Suicide machine on August 11, 2016
- ↑ https://www.wsgf.org/dr/gothic
- ↑ Object's Problem ( G1 )
- ↑ SystemPack thread