Difference between revisions of "Darkstone"
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===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
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# Go to the shortcut properties. | # Go to the shortcut properties. | ||
# Add <code> -nointro</code> to the end of the target. | # Add <code> -nointro</code> to the end of the target. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
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Use the <code> -32bit -window</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]s. | Use the <code> -32bit -window</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]s. | ||
{{ii}} The 32-bit parameter must be present or the interface will be broken.<ref name="windowed"/> | {{ii}} The 32-bit parameter must be present or the interface will be broken.<ref name="windowed"/> | ||
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{{--}} 3D elements are broken on AMD drivers newer than Catalyst 13.1.<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/darkstone/game_does_not_work_cannot_send_support_ticket_either Game does not work, Cannot send support ticket either...., page 1 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref><ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/general_archive/latest_ati_drivers_have_broken_some_gog_games_on_win7_info_inside/page1 Latest ATI drivers have broken some GOG games on Win7 (info inside), page 1 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref> The <code>-sortbyz</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]] will fix some issues but others remain.<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/darkstone/exhaustive_list_of_command_line_parameters Exhaustive List of Command Line Parameters, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref> | {{--}} 3D elements are broken on AMD drivers newer than Catalyst 13.1.<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/darkstone/game_does_not_work_cannot_send_support_ticket_either Game does not work, Cannot send support ticket either...., page 1 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref><ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/general_archive/latest_ati_drivers_have_broken_some_gog_games_on_win7_info_inside/page1 Latest ATI drivers have broken some GOG games on Win7 (info inside), page 1 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref> The <code>-sortbyz</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]] will fix some issues but others remain.<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/darkstone/exhaustive_list_of_command_line_parameters Exhaustive List of Command Line Parameters, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref> | ||
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# Download [http://dege.freeweb.hu dgVoodoo2]. | # Download [http://dege.freeweb.hu dgVoodoo2]. | ||
# Open the ZIP file downloaded and copy <code>DDraw.dll</code> and <code>D3Dlmm.dll</code> from the MS folder. | # Open the ZIP file downloaded and copy <code>DDraw.dll</code> and <code>D3Dlmm.dll</code> from the MS folder. | ||
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{{ii}} Setting 32-bit color mode fixes the windowed mode interface.<ref name="windowed"/> | {{ii}} Setting 32-bit color mode fixes the windowed mode interface.<ref name="windowed"/> | ||
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Use the <code> -32bit</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]] | Use the <code> -32bit</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]] | ||
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{{ii}} This game has frame rate issues on Windows 8 and later when running in fullscreen mode. | {{ii}} This game has frame rate issues on Windows 8 and later when running in fullscreen mode. | ||
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# Install the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/382-darkstone-low-frame-rate-fix/ Darkstone low frame rate fix]. | # Install the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/382-darkstone-low-frame-rate-fix/ Darkstone low frame rate fix]. | ||
# Use the <code> -32bit</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]] to avoid flickering/invisible graphics. | # Use the <code> -32bit</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]] to avoid flickering/invisible graphics. |
Revision as of 08:48, 22 November 2017
Developers | |
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Delphine Software International | |
Publishers | |
Gathering of Developers | |
Anuman Interactive | |
VectorCell | |
Gravity Europe SAS | |
Release dates | |
Windows | July 31, 1999 |
Key points
- For Windows 8 and later use the low frame rate fix.
- A Quest Editor is available for making custom content.
- Major graphics glitches on recent AMD drivers (see Broken graphics on AMD graphics cards).
- The in-game music will frequently skip and stutter on modern hardware. There is no known fix.[1]
General information
- Darkstone Database community site
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Journey in Uma | Released for free. |
Essential improvements
Patches
The latest patch is v1.05b. Some previous patches are required. The GOG.com version is already fully patched.
Skip intro videos
Add -nointro to shortcut[citation needed] |
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Quest Editor
The Darkstone Quest Editor supports adding or editing monsters, NPCs, buildings and quests.
Journey in Uma addon
Journey in Uma is an official quest pack built with the Quest Editor.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/320320/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/320320/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Windowed
Add -32bit -window to shortcut[5] |
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Use the
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Swedish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | Not supported (Steam store page is incorrect).[6] | |||
LAN play | 2 | Co-op |
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Online play | 2 | Co-op |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Issues fixed
Broken graphics on AMD graphics cards
- 3D elements are broken on AMD drivers newer than Catalyst 13.1.[7][8] The
-sortbyz
command line argument will fix some issues but others remain.[9]
Use dgVoodoo2[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Broken interface in windowed mode
- Setting 32-bit color mode fixes the windowed mode interface.[5]
Set 32-bit color mode[5] |
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Use the |
Low frame rate in fullscreen mode
- This game has frame rate issues on Windows 8 and later when running in fullscreen mode.
Apply necessary fixes[citation needed] |
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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 | Xaudio MPEG Audio Engine |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 233 MHz MMX (or AMD equivalent) | Intel Pentium II 350 MHz MMX (or AMD equivalent) |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | 64 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 170 MB | 380 MB |
Video card (GPU) | 4 MB of VRAM DirectX 6.1 compatible | 4 MB of VRAM DirectX 6.1 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[2] 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.[3]
- ↑ 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.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (320320) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Music skipping, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Talk:Darkstone — StrategyWiki, the video game walkthrough and strategy guide wiki
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 A way to run this in windowed mode?, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com
- ↑ Local coop :: Darkstone General Discussions
- ↑ Game does not work, Cannot send support ticket either...., page 1 - Forum - GOG.com
- ↑ Latest ATI drivers have broken some GOG games on Win7 (info inside), page 1 - Forum - GOG.com
- ↑ Exhaustive List of Command Line Parameters, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com