Difference between revisions of "Evil Genius"
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# Navigate to the <code>{{p|game}}\DynamicResources\Layouts\</code> folder. | # Navigate to the <code>{{p|game}}\DynamicResources\Layouts\</code> folder. | ||
# Open the desired save game with a text editor. | # Open the desired save game with a text editor. | ||
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===Enabling speech on the German version=== | ===Enabling speech on the German version=== | ||
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# Open {{File|concept.cfg}} in the [[#Configuration file(s) location|configuration files location]]. | # Open {{File|concept.cfg}} in the [[#Configuration file(s) location|configuration files location]]. | ||
# Find the following lines and set them to these values or add them if they are missing. | # Find the following lines and set them to these values or add them if they are missing. | ||
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===Generic Application Error=== | ===Generic Application Error=== | ||
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* Download and run the [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=35&44F86079-8679-400C-BFF2-9CA5F2BCBDFC=1 Windows DirectX End-User Runtime Web Installer]. | * Download and run the [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=35&44F86079-8679-400C-BFF2-9CA5F2BCBDFC=1 Windows DirectX End-User Runtime Web Installer]. | ||
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===Missing grass (Windows 8)=== | ===Missing grass (Windows 8)=== | ||
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# Navigate to the <code>{{p|game}}\ReleaseExe\</code> folder and find <code>EvilGeniusExeStub-Release.exe</code> | # Navigate to the <code>{{p|game}}\ReleaseExe\</code> folder and find <code>EvilGeniusExeStub-Release.exe</code> | ||
# See [[Windows Compatibility Mode]]. | # See [[Windows Compatibility Mode]]. | ||
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===Playtime not being tracked (Steam)=== | ===Playtime not being tracked (Steam)=== | ||
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===Enabling the developer console=== | ===Enabling the developer console=== | ||
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# Open {{File|Default.ksb}} and {{File|Current.ksb}} with a text editor, in the [[#Configuration file(s) location|configuration files location]]. | # Open {{File|Default.ksb}} and {{File|Current.ksb}} with a text editor, in the [[#Configuration file(s) location|configuration files location]]. | ||
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# Open {{File|concept.cfg}} in the [[#Configuration file(s) location|configuration files location]]. | # Open {{File|concept.cfg}} in the [[#Configuration file(s) location|configuration files location]]. | ||
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# Open {{File|concept.cfg}} in the [[#Configuration file(s) location|configuration files location]]. | # Open {{File|concept.cfg}} in the [[#Configuration file(s) location|configuration files location]]. | ||
# Find the following line, then set it to the desired path. | # Find the following line, then set it to the desired path. | ||
Revision as of 00:18, 2 July 2016
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| Elixir Studios | |
| Publishers | |
| Sierra Entertainment | |
| Rebellion Developments | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | September 28, 2004 |
| macOS (OS X) | May 9, 2013[1] |
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General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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| Retail | |
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| Developer website | |
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| GamersGate | |
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| GOG.com | |
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| Green Man Gaming | |
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EU release with stability fixes from the US version.[citation needed] | |
- The Steam release is a blend between the European and American versions, some minor changes are missing however.[citation needed]
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
| Instructions |
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Patches
PCGamingWiki Patch
- Contains all the official fixes and most tweaks, new fixes, along with the extra bonus content.
Official 1.01
- The official patch for the game released by Elixir Studios.
Game data
In-game general settings.
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/row
| System | Location |
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| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/3720/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
Template:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/row
| System | Location |
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| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/3720/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
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| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Steam Cloud |
Video settings
In-game general video settings.
In-game advanced video settings.
Widescreen resolution
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Windowed
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Input settings
In-game general control settings.
In-game key map settings.
Audio settings
In-game audio settings.
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | See Enabling speech on the German version. | |||
| Italian | A text translation is available here. | |||
| Spanish |
Issues fixed
- This is caused by the Windows region format setting being set to English (UK).
Crash when pushing the research button
| Instructions |
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Enabling speech on the German version
| Instructions |
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The Direct3D device has a non-zero reference
| Instructions |
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Generic Application Error
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Missing grass (Windows 8)
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Playtime not being tracked (Steam)
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Other information
Enabling the developer console
| Instructions |
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Custom camera height
| Instructions |
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Changing the default Debug.log location
- By default on Windows this file is created into the main drive.
| Instructions |
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System requirements
| Windows | ||
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| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 98SE | ME, 2000, XP |
| Processor (CPU) | Pentium III 800 MHz | Pentium IV 1.5 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.4 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce 2 16 MB of VRAM | NVIDIA GeForce 3 64 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (3720) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
Categories:
- Windows
- OS X
- Invalid template usage (Infobox game)
- Games
- Invalid template usage (Availability)
- Pages needing references
- Invalid template usage (Fixbox)
- Invalid template usage (Save game cloud syncing)
- Invalid section order
- Missing section (Video)
- Missing section (Input)
- Missing section (Audio)
- Missing section (API)