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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://dungeonkeeper.fandom.com/wiki/Dungeon_Keeper_Wiki Dungeon Keeper Wiki] |
{{GOG.com links|1207658959|dungeon_keeper_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1207658959|dungeon_keeper_series|for game series}} | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
− | {{ii}} [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2564916086 | + | {{ii}} [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2564916086 GOG version quick configuration], change game resolution, enable extra graphical options (EMBM, Sine Wave Waters), commandline options, editing config.ini, restore EAX audio option, optional alternative DirectX wrapper ([[dgVoodoo 2]]). |
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | {{ii}} [ | + | {{ii}} [https://keeperklan.com/downloads.php?do=cat&id=6 v1.7] is the latest official patch available. The GOG.com version of game includes latest patch, and is compatible with modern systems. |
− | {{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2100-dungeon-keeper-2-general-improvement-mod/ General Improvement Mod (GIM)] - community made, fixing some issues on modern systems. Includes the v1.51 executable for DKII.exe (last version with functional AI) alongside a fixed v1.7 DKII-DX.exe, combined with GOG's fixed graphics renderer. | + | {{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2100-dungeon-keeper-2-general-improvement-mod/ General Improvement Mod (GIM)] - community made, fixing some issues on modern systems. Includes the v1.51 executable for <code>DKII.exe</code> (last version with functional AI) alongside a fixed v1.7 <code>DKII-DX.exe</code>, combined with GOG's fixed graphics renderer. |
− | ===Level | + | ===Level fix=== |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} v1.7 (including GOG and Origin) has an issue where some creatures do not enter the player dungeon. For example, Dark Angels can't be attracted during the campaign. |
{{Fixbox|description=Apply this fix|ref={{cn|date=January 2021}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Apply this fix|ref={{cn|date=January 2021}}|fix= | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Data\Movies\</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Data\Movies\</code> | ||
− | # | + | # Delete or rename the following files to something else. |
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<pre> | <pre> | ||
BullfrogIntro.tgq | BullfrogIntro.tgq | ||
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==Issues unresolved== | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
===Main menu frame rate=== | ===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 | + | 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. This can be circumvented by using a wrapping program like [[dgVoodoo 2]].{{cn|date=April 2022}} |
− | |||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | === | + | ===Lag and low FPS - Windows 7 and newer (64 bit)=== |
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|fix= | ||
− | # Download wndmode.zip from https://steamcommunity.com/app/299050/discussions/0/617319461009610021/ | + | # Download <code>wndmode.zip</code> from https://steamcommunity.com/app/299050/discussions/0/617319461009610021/ |
− | # Unzip the archive in the same folder where the game is located. There are three files in the archive: directdraw.dll, wndmode.dll and wndmode.ini. | + | # Unzip the archive in the same folder where the game is located. There are three files in the archive: <code>directdraw.dll</code>, <code>wndmode.dll</code> and <code>wndmode.ini</code>. |
− | # | + | # Run the game. |
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|fix= | ||
# After launching the game, open the task manager (ctrl+alt+del) | # After launching the game, open the task manager (ctrl+alt+del) | ||
− | # Right click on the DKII-DX.exe process and choose "Set Affinity" | + | # Right-click on the <code>DKII-DX.exe</code> process and choose "Set Affinity" |
# Select <All Processors> and click OK | # Select <All Processors> and click OK | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref>[http://www.esotericarticles.com/Dungeon_Keeper_2_Vista.html Dungeon Keeper 2 on Vista]</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref>[http://www.esotericarticles.com/Dungeon_Keeper_2_Vista.html Dungeon Keeper 2 on Vista]</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # Set compatibility mode for DKII.EXE to Windows XP (or Windows 2000). | + | # Set compatibility mode for <code>DKII.EXE</code> to Windows XP (or Windows 2000). |
# Create or modify a shortcut to Dungeon Keeper 2, and add commandline parameters <code>-32biteverything</code> and <code>-disablegamma</code>. | # Create or modify a shortcut to Dungeon Keeper 2, and add commandline parameters <code>-32biteverything</code> and <code>-disablegamma</code>. | ||
# Disable Hardware Acceleration in the graphics menu (takes effect when you start a new map). | # Disable Hardware Acceleration in the graphics menu (takes effect when you start a new map). | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ===Crashes | + | ===Crashes=== |
− | + | {{Fixbox|Install the [[#Patches|General Improvement Mod (GIM)]].}} | |
===Map editor installation=== | ===Map editor installation=== | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 6 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
− | |windows 64-bit exe = | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 95, 98 |
− | |minCPU = Intel Pentium | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium MMX 166 MHz |
− | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 32 MB |
− | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 285 MB |
|minVRAM = 2 MB | |minVRAM = 2 MB | ||
|minGPU = | |minGPU = | ||
− | |minDX = | + | |minDX = 6.1 |
− | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 266 MHz | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium II 266 MHz |
|recRAM = 64 MB | |recRAM = 64 MB | ||
+ | |recVRAM = 4 MB | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Revision as of 16:17, 28 April 2022
Developers | |
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Bullfrog Productions | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 25, 1999 |
Taxonomy | |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, First-person |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | Building, RTS |
Art styles | Cartoon |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | Dungeon Keeper |
Dungeon Keeper | |
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Dungeon Keeper | 1997 |
Dungeon Keeper 2 | 1999 |
General information
- Dungeon Keeper Wiki
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SafeDisc DRM[Note 1]. | |||
GOG.com | Updated for compatibility with modern systems. | |||
Origin | Included with EA Play. |
Essential improvements
- GOG version quick configuration, change game resolution, enable extra graphical options (EMBM, Sine Wave Waters), commandline options, editing config.ini, restore EAX audio option, optional alternative DirectX wrapper (dgVoodoo 2).
Patches
- v1.7 is the latest official patch available. The GOG.com version of game includes latest patch, and is compatible with modern systems.
- General Improvement Mod (GIM) - community made, fixing some issues on modern systems. Includes the v1.51 executable for
DKII.exe
(last version with functional AI) alongside a fixed v1.7DKII-DX.exe
, combined with GOG's fixed graphics renderer.
Level fix
- v1.7 (including GOG and Origin) has an issue where some creatures do not enter the player dungeon. For example, Dark Angels can't be attracted during the campaign.
Apply this fix[citation needed] |
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Skip intro videos
Instructions[citation needed] |
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BullfrogIntro.tgq INTRO.TGQ |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Data\Settings[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Data\Save[Note 2] HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Bullfrog Productions Ltd\Dungeon Keeper II\Configuration\Player |
- Campaign data located in
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Bullfrog Productions Ltd\Dungeon Keeper II\Configuration\Player
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Origin |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | See the WSGF entry. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Some animations are framerate dependent and seem to be intended for 30 FPS, playing twice as fast as they should at 60 FPS and four times as fast at 120 FPS. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | 1st Person view only. | |
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Master, Voice, Music, Sfx. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Important messages have associated text. Briefing, debriefing have absent subtitles, and some are overridden when the Horned Reaper collects the portal gem. |
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Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | Local retail version only. | |||
German | Censored (registry entry "Torture Detail" set to 0). Local retail version only; download for digital releases. | |||
Italian | Local retail version only. | |||
Polish | Local retail version only. | |||
Russian | Unofficial translation: audio or text | |||
Spanish | Local retail version only. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 4 | |||
Online play | 4 |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 7575 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | Z3D User created profile, requires DGVoodoo2 v 2.6, read important settings hints here. Note: Profile may not work with the latest wrapper, in case of issues please report to the vorpx forum. |
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. This can be circumvented by using a wrapping program like dgVoodoo 2.[citation needed]
Issues fixed
Lag and low FPS - Windows 7 and newer (64 bit)
Instructions |
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Lag in first-person possession mode only
Instructions |
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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[3] |
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Crashes
Instructions |
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Map editor installation
- The instructions for installing the map editor are incorrect.
Editor installation[citation needed] |
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Extract the files within Notes
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 6 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | QSound | 4.14 (QMixer.dll) |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium MMX 166 MHz | Intel Pentium II 266 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | 64 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 285 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 2 MB of VRAM DirectX 6.1 compatible | 4 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[2]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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).
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
- ↑ Dungeon Keeper 2 on Vista