Difference between revisions of "Arcanum: Of Steamworks & Magick Obscura"
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{{mm}} [http://www.gog.com/support/arcanum_of_steamworks_and_magick_obscura GOG.com Support Page] | {{mm}} [http://www.gog.com/support/arcanum_of_steamworks_and_magick_obscura GOG.com Support Page] | ||
− | == Availability == | + | ==Availability== |
{{Availability Table| | {{Availability Table| | ||
{{Availability Table/row| Retail | {{ID|Retail}} | CD check}} | {{Availability Table/row| Retail | {{ID|Retail}} | CD check}} | ||
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− | == Essential improvements == | + | ==Essential improvements== |
− | === Patches === | + | ===Patches=== |
− | ==== Official patch ==== | + | ====Official patch==== |
{{mm}} [http://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/387/19769 1.0.7.4]. Not needed for the GOG.com release | {{mm}} [http://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/387/19769 1.0.7.4]. Not needed for the GOG.com release | ||
− | ==== Unofficial patch ==== | + | ====Unofficial patch==== |
{{++}} Highly improved townmaps and soundtracks (from the vanilla 128kbit/sec to 320 kbit/sec) can be found alongside this patch | {{++}} Highly improved townmaps and soundtracks (from the vanilla 128kbit/sec to 320 kbit/sec) can be found alongside this patch | ||
{{--}} Not compatible with older savegames | {{--}} Not compatible with older savegames | ||
{{mm}} [http://terra-arcanum.com/drog/dest/uap.html 091225] by Drog Black Tooth. Highly recommended bug fixes. | {{mm}} [http://terra-arcanum.com/drog/dest/uap.html 091225] by Drog Black Tooth. Highly recommended bug fixes. | ||
− | ==== High Resolution Patch ==== | + | ====High Resolution Patch==== |
{{mm}} [http://terra-arcanum.com/drog/dest/highres.html 1.1a] by Drog Black Tooth. Allows any user-set resolution, UI tweaks, larger fonts. | {{mm}} [http://terra-arcanum.com/drog/dest/highres.html 1.1a] by Drog Black Tooth. Allows any user-set resolution, UI tweaks, larger fonts. | ||
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[[File:Arcanum-game.png|290px|thumb|right|Game options]] | [[File:Arcanum-game.png|290px|thumb|right|Game options]] | ||
− | ===Configuration file location=== | + | ===Configuration file(s) location=== |
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\arcanum.cfg}} | {{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\arcanum.cfg}} | ||
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− | === [[Save game cloud syncing]] === | + | ===[[Save game cloud syncing]]=== |
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
|origin = | |origin = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | == Video settings == | + | ==Video settings== |
[[File:Arcanum-video.png|290px|thumb|right|Video options]] | [[File:Arcanum-video.png|290px|thumb|right|Video options]] | ||
{{Video settings | {{Video settings | ||
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− | == Input settings == | + | ==Input settings== |
{{Input settings | {{Input settings | ||
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
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− | == Issues fixed == | + | ==Issues fixed== |
− | === Files not installed properly === | + | ===Files not installed properly=== |
− | {{++}} Recommended to avoid default installation | + | {{++}} Recommended to avoid default installation folder, as this can lead to issues where certain files are not properly installed. |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Run installed as administrator}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Run installed as administrator}} | ||
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− | === Loading screen freezing === | + | ===Loading screen freezing=== |
{{--}} Freezing known to happen on systems with multi-core CPUs. | {{--}} Freezing known to happen on systems with multi-core CPUs. | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Set CPU affinity}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Set CPU affinity}} | ||
Setting CPU affinity should solve this problem. Create a shortcut, and in the shortcut's "Target" field, insert <code>C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe /C start "ARCANUM" /D "C:\ARCANUM" /high /affinity 1 "C:\ARCANUM\arcanum.exe"</code> | Setting CPU affinity should solve this problem. Create a shortcut, and in the shortcut's "Target" field, insert <code>C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe /C start "ARCANUM" /D "C:\ARCANUM" /high /affinity 1 "C:\ARCANUM\arcanum.exe"</code> | ||
− | Be sure to replace <code> | + | Be sure to replace <code>C:\ARCANUM</code> with your actual Arcanum installation folder. If needed, you can add additional command-line parameters to the end. |
}} | }} | ||
− | === Graphical issues === | + | ===Graphical issues=== |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Set target field}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Set target field}} |
Revision as of 01:08, 20 January 2014
Cover image missing, please upload it | |
Developers | |
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Troika Games | |
Publishers | |
Sierra Entertainment | |
Activision | |
Release dates | |
Windows | August 21, 2001 |
Key points
- Greatly improved experience on newer systems thanks to unofficial mods
General information
- Terra Arcanum Forum - a large fansite
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
Essential improvements
Patches
Official patch
- 1.0.7.4. Not needed for the GOG.com release
Unofficial patch
- Highly improved townmaps and soundtracks (from the vanilla 128kbit/sec to 320 kbit/sec) can be found alongside this patch
- Not compatible with older savegames
- 091225 by Drog Black Tooth. Highly recommended bug fixes.
High Resolution Patch
- 1.1a by Drog Black Tooth. Allows any user-set resolution, UI tweaks, larger fonts.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Save game cloud syncing
- No save game cloud syncing information; you can edit this page to add it.
Video settings
Windowed
Instructions |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Issues fixed
Files not installed properly
- Recommended to avoid default installation folder, as this can lead to issues where certain files are not properly installed.
Instructions |
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Loading screen freezing
- Freezing known to happen on systems with multi-core CPUs.
Instructions |
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Graphical issues
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 95 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II | |
System memory (RAM) | ||
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | VGA capable Card 8 MB of VRAM |