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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Sacrifice cover.jpg | |cover = Sacrifice cover.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Shiny Entertainment}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Shiny Entertainment}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/porter|MumboJumbo|Mac OS|ref=<ref> | + | {{Infobox game/row/porter|MumboJumbo|Mac OS|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.insidemacgames.com/news/story.php?ArticleID=4473|title=Inside Mac Games News: Sacrifice Goes Gold, Preview Posted|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
{{Infobox game/row/porter|MumboJumbo|OS X}} | {{Infobox game/row/porter|MumboJumbo|OS X}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Interplay Entertainment}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Interplay Entertainment}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Re-release}} |
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|MacPlay|Mac OS}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|MacPlay|Mac OS}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|MacPlay|OS X}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|MacPlay|OS X}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RPG, Strategy }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = 38440 | |steam appid = 38440 | ||
|gogcom id = 1207658651 | |gogcom id = 1207658651 | ||
+ | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20001018145117/http://www.sacrifice.net/ | ||
|hltb = 8056 | |hltb = 8056 | ||
|lutris = sacrifice | |lutris = sacrifice | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 2861 |
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = Sacrifice (video game) | |wikipedia = Sacrifice (video game) | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
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+ | |release history = | ||
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+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | {{DRM|SafeDisc|2.50 | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | {{DRM|SafeDisc|2.50}} | | Windows, Mac OS }} |
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | sacrifice | DRM-free, key | Pre-patched for modern systems. Serial keys for multiplayer available by request to GOG support team.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.gog.com/hc/en-us/articles/212451289-Sacrifice-Multiplayer-key-request?product=gog|title=Sacrifice - Multiplayer key request|date=2021-06-13}}</ref> | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | sacrifice | DRM-free, key | Pre-patched for modern systems. Serial keys for multiplayer available by request to GOG support team.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.gog.com/hc/en-us/articles/212451289-Sacrifice-Multiplayer-key-request?product=gog|title=Sacrifice - Multiplayer key request|date=2021-06-13}}</ref> | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 38440 | Steam | Multiplayer key not provided. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 38440 | Steam | Multiplayer key not provided. | | Windows }} | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Patches=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The latest official patch is available from [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/3553/7/30437 Patches-Scrolls]. | ||
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===dgVoodoo 2 wrapper=== | ===dgVoodoo 2 wrapper=== | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Configuring dgVoodoo 2|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Configuring dgVoodoo 2|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Download the latest version of [[dgVoodoo 2]]. | # Download the latest version of [[dgVoodoo 2]]. | ||
− | # Extract | + | # Extract the contents of the {{folder|MS\x86}} subfolder and {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}} into {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. |
− | # Use | + | # Use {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}} to configure settings as desired. |
− | + | # Start the game, click OK when asked to choose a Direct3D Driver (each box should mention dgVoodoo). | |
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− | # Start the game, | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
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==Video== | ==Video== | ||
+ | {{Image|Sacrifice General.png|In-game general settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Sacrifice Video.png|In-game video settings.}} | {{Image|Sacrifice Video.png|In-game video settings.}} | ||
{{Video | {{Video | ||
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|vsync notes = Labeled as "Triple Buffering". Disable GSYNC in the Nvidia Control Panel to avoid instant startup crash. | |vsync notes = Labeled as "Triple Buffering". Disable GSYNC in the Nvidia Control Panel to avoid instant startup crash. | ||
|60 fps = false | |60 fps = false | ||
− | |60 fps notes = | + | |60 fps notes = Capped to 30 FPS by default. Handled by the {{Registry|Target framerate}} value in the [[#Configuration file(s) location|registry]], but editing it negatively affects gameplay. |
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = false | |color blind = false | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1465-sacrifice-fov-fix/ Sacrifice FOV Fix]|ref=<ref name="WSGF">[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/sacrifice Sacrifice | WSGF]</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1465-sacrifice-fov-fix/ Sacrifice FOV Fix]|ref=<ref name="WSGF">[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/sacrifice Sacrifice | WSGF]</ref>|fix= | ||
− | {{ii}} The file has a ''.7z'' suffix, but it | + | {{ii}} The file has a ''.7z'' suffix, but it is a RAR file. If problems arise extracting the archive, rename the file suffix to ''.rar'' instead. |
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|notes = Retail and GOG.com only. | |notes = Retail and GOG.com only. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Unofficial translation by Fargus. Attached as bonus to GOG.com version. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = Retail and Steam only. | |notes = Retail and Steam only. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | === | + | ==="Insufficient page file space" error=== |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable memory check|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://blog.macuyiko.com/post/2008/sacrifice-revisited.html|title=Sacrifice Revisited|date=2023-06-04}}</ref>|fix= |
+ | # Download and extract the [http://aluigi.altervista.org/mytoolz.htm#lpatch Lame Patcher] program. | ||
+ | # Download the [http://aluigi.altervista.org/patches/sacrifice_pagefile.lpatch Sacrifice pagefile] for said program. | ||
+ | # Run {{file|lpatch.exe}} and use it to load the pagefile from the previous step. Press OK and select {{file|Sacrifice.exe}} to patch the executable. | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | ===Error initializing graphics library (scapex.exe | + | ===Error initializing graphics library in map editor (scapex.exe)=== |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run {{file|scapex.exe}} in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|16-bit color mode]].|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.rage3d.com/board/showthread.php?t=33663990|title=Error initializing graphics library in Sacrifice's Scapex - Rage3D forums|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
+ | }} | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
* On a multi-monitor system, keep the editor on the first screen. | * On a multi-monitor system, keep the editor on the first screen. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Remove registry settings|ref= | {{Fixbox|description=Remove registry settings|ref= | ||
|fix= | |fix= | ||
− | * Open | + | * Open {{Registry|HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Shiny Entertainment\Sacrifice\Scapex\scapex\Frame}} in the [[Registry Editor]]. |
* Remove or adjust values <code>left</code>, <code>right</code>, <code>Top</code> and <code>Bottom</code> | * Remove or adjust values <code>left</code>, <code>right</code>, <code>Top</code> and <code>Bottom</code> | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===No mouse/keyboard access for ReShade overlay=== |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://github.com/elishacloud/dinputto8/releases dinputto8]|ref={{cn|date=August 2020}}}} | |
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===Compatibility issues on modern systems=== | ===Compatibility issues on modern systems=== | ||
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|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
− | |macos arm app = | + | |macos arm app = unknown |
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
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|linux arm app = unknown | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | |mac os powerpc app = true | ||
+ | |mac os 68k app = unknown | ||
+ | |mac os executable notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|input = | |input = | ||
|input notes = | |input notes = | ||
− | |cutscenes = Smacker | + | |cutscenes = Smacker Video Technology |
|cutscenes notes = | |cutscenes notes = | ||
|multiplayer = GameSpy | |multiplayer = GameSpy |
Latest revision as of 23:44, 8 April 2024
Developers | |
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Shiny Entertainment | |
Mac OS (Classic) | MumboJumbo[1] |
macOS (OS X) | MumboJumbo |
Publishers | |
Interplay Entertainment | |
Re-release | Sold Out Software |
Mac OS | MacPlay |
OS X | MacPlay |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 17, 2000 |
Mac OS (Classic) | December 24, 2001 |
macOS (OS X) | December 24, 2001 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Genres | RPG, Strategy |
Themes | Fantasy |
Warnings
Sacrifice is a singleplayer and multiplayer third-person RPG and strategy game.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SafeDisc 2.50 DRM[Note 1] | |||
GOG.com | Pre-patched for modern systems. Serial keys for multiplayer available by request to GOG support team.[4] | |||
Steam | Multiplayer key not provided. |
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- A free demo version is available from Archive.org.
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest official patch is available from Patches-Scrolls.
dgVoodoo 2 wrapper
Configuring dgVoodoo 2[citation needed] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Shiny Entertainment\Sacrifice\Options[Note 2] |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/38440/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Saves[Note 4] |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/38440/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
4K Ultra HD | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Force through dgVoodoo 2. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Labeled as "Triple Buffering". Disable GSYNC in the Nvidia Control Panel to avoid instant startup crash. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Capped to 30 FPS by default. Handled by the Target framerate value in the registry, but editing it negatively affects gameplay. |
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High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Widescreen resolution
Use the Sacrifice FOV Fix[5] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | Seems to apply negative mouse acceleration if 'Enhance pointer precision' setting in Windows is turned on. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | On by default. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | EAX 1 & 2 | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | Retail and Steam only. | |||
German | Retail and Steam; download for GOG.com version | |||
Italian | Retail and Steam only. | |||
Polish | Retail and GOG.com only. | |||
Russian | Unofficial translation by Fargus. Attached as bonus to GOG.com version. | |||
Spanish | Retail and Steam only. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | ||||
LAN play | 4 | |||
Online play | 4 | GameSpy services have been shut down;[6] see GameSpy for workarounds. |
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 | 2302-2400, 6073 |
UDP | 2302-2400, 6073 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | G3D User created profile, requires DGVoodoo2 v 2.55.4, see profile introdution. Note: Profile may not work with the latest wrapper, in case of issues please report to the vorpx forum. |
Issues fixed
"Insufficient page file space" error
Disable memory check[7] |
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Error initializing graphics library in map editor (scapex.exe)
Run scapex.exe in 16-bit color mode.[8]
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Notes
- On a multi-monitor system, keep the editor on the first screen.
Remove registry settings |
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No mouse/keyboard access for ReShade overlay
Use dinputto8[citation needed] |
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Compatibility issues on modern systems
See dgVoodoo 2 wrapper |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 7 |
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||||
macOS (OS X) | |||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | Miles Sound System | |
Cutscenes | Smacker Video Technology | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98, Me | 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 300 MHz | Intel Pentium II 450 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | 128 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 650 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 8 MB of VRAM DirectX 7.0a compatible | 16 MB of VRAM |
Mac OS | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 9.2 | 10.0.4 |
Processor (CPU) | PowerPC G3 350 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
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]
- ↑ Applications writing to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE
will be redirected to other locations based on various criterias, see the glossary page for more details. - ↑ 3.0 3.1 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 (38440) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Inside Mac Games News: Sacrifice Goes Gold, Preview Posted - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Sacrifice - Multiplayer key request - last accessed on 2021-06-13
- ↑ Sacrifice | WSGF
- ↑ Pricing | GameSpy Technology
- ↑ Sacrifice Revisited - last accessed on 2023-06-04
- ↑ Error initializing graphics library in Sacrifice's Scapex - Rage3D forums - last accessed on May 2023