Difference between revisions of "The Bard's Tale IV: Director's Cut"
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− | |multimonitor notes = | + | |multimonitor notes = {{term|Vert-}} scaling in gameplay. HUD spans the screen. Cutscenes and menus are 16:9 {{term|pillarboxed}}.<ref name="Eyefinity FOV testing">{{Refcheck|user=Cptmold|date=2019-08-29|comment=Tested with the GOG release at 5760x1080.}}</ref><br>See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]] to compensate for scaling. |
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|ultrawidescreen notes = Gameplay is {{term|Vert-}}; cutscenes are 16:9 {{term|pillarboxed}}.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2019-08-28|comment=Tested at 2560x1080 custom resolution.}}</ref> | |ultrawidescreen notes = Gameplay is {{term|Vert-}}; cutscenes are 16:9 {{term|pillarboxed}}.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2019-08-28|comment=Tested at 2560x1080 custom resolution.}}</ref> | ||
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+ | ===[[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The in-game options menu allows for FOV settings between '''60''' and '''120''', with '''80''' as the default. | ||
+ | {{--}} Due to the use of {{term|Vert-}} scaling, the default FOV slider does not have comfortable options for multi-monitor setups. | ||
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+ | {{Fixbox|description=Adjust the field of view (FOV) manually|ref=<ref name="Eyefinity FOV testing" />|fix= | ||
+ | # Navigate to the [[#Configuration_file.28s.29_location|Configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
+ | # Open the file {{code|GameUserSettings.ini}} with a text editor, such as Notepad. | ||
+ | # Find the line '''[/Game/Blueprints/BP_GameUserSettings.BP_GameUserSettings_C]''' and add the following line below: {{code|FieldOfView=136.67}} | ||
+ | # Save the document and close the editor. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Changing the field of view in-game will reset the value to 120 or below. However, other settings can be changed without changing the field of view. | ||
+ | {{ii}} '''136.67''' is the equivalent of the default FOV for three 16:9 monitors. Use the [https://www.wsgf.org/fovcalc.php WSGF Field of View Calculator] to find your preferred field of view and the appropriate number for the display. The default field of view in-game for 16:9 is '''80'''. | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 03:12, 29 August 2019
Developers | |
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inXile Entertainment | |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 4 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | August 27, 2019 |
macOS (OS X) | August 27, 2019 |
Linux | August 27, 2019 |
Key points
- Updated version of The Bard's Tale IV: Barrows Deep with more character customization options, new items, new enemies, revised UI, and a new expansion dungeon.[1]
- Provided for free to owners of The Bard's Tale IV: Barrows Deep.[2]
General information
- Official wiki
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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GOG.com | Deluxe Edition also available. | |||
Microsoft Store | Xbox Play Anywhere, Xbox Game Pass for PC | |||
Steam | Deluxe Edition also available. |
Version differences
Standard Edition
- Includes the base game, Fire Horn in-game item, manual, guidebook, and code wheel.
Deluxe Edition
- Includes all Standard Edition content, The Bard's Tale Trilogy, the Kael's Axe, Red Boots, Bardic Brian Skin, and Bardic Brian Booty in-game items, hi-res map, hi-res wallpapers, novellas, art book, songbook, and soundtrack.
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Delete or rename movie files[3] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\BardsTale4DC\Saved\SaveGames\BT_Prefs.sav %LOCALAPPDATA%\BardsTale4DC\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\ |
Microsoft Store | |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux |
- It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\BardsTale4DC\Saved\SaveGames\ |
Microsoft Store | |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud | ||
Xbox Cloud |
Video settings
Field of view (FOV)
- The in-game options menu allows for FOV settings between 60 and 120, with 80 as the default.
- Due to the use of Vert- scaling, the default FOV slider does not have comfortable options for multi-monitor setups.
Adjust the field of view (FOV) manually[4] |
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Notes
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Issues unresolved
General issues and bugs
- See this list of known issues and bugs from inXile Entertainment.
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 11 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | |||
Linux |
Middleware
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7, 8, 8.1, 10 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5-2500K | Intel Core i5-4590 |
System memory (RAM) | 8 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 29 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 760 AMD Radeon HD 7970 | Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 AMD Radeon R9 290 |
- A 64-bit system is required.
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.13 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5 3.7 GHz | Intel Core i7 3.8 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 8 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 60 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 760 AMD Radeon HD 7970 | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 AMD Radeon Pro 580 |
- A 64-bit system is required.
Linux | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Ubuntu 18.04 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5-2500K | Intel Core i5-4590 |
System memory (RAM) | 8 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 43 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 760 AMD Radeon HD 7970 |
- A 64-bit system is required.
References
- ↑ The Bard's Tale IV: Director's Cut - Standard Edition on GOG.com - last accessed on 2019-08-27
- "The Director’s Cut brings more character customization options, new items, new enemies, revised UI, and a free expansion dungeon."
- ↑ The Bard's Tale IV: Barrows Deep - Wikipedia - last accessed on 2019-08-27
- "Existing owners of the Windows version can upgrade their game to the Director's Cut version for free."
- ↑ Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2019-08-27
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