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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Star Wars Yoda Stories cover.jpg | |cover = Star Wars Yoda Stories cover.jpg | ||
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 1997}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 1997}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Top-down view }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Adventure, Puzzle }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Stylized }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi, Space }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Star Wars, LucasArts' Desktop Adventures }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
− | |strategywiki = | + | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20010813084122/http://www.lucasarts.com/static/yodastories/yodastories.htm |
+ | |hltb = 50648 | ||
+ | |lutris = star-wars-yoda-stories | ||
+ | |igdb = star-wars-yoda-stories | ||
+ | |strategywiki = Star Wars: Yoda Stories | ||
+ | |mobygames = 1354 | ||
|wikipedia = Star Wars: Yoda Stories | |wikipedia = Star Wars: Yoda Stories | ||
|winehq = 2980 | |winehq = 2980 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Use [[DREAMM]] to run the retail version on modern Windows, macOS, and Linux systems. | ||
{{ii}} [[#Application Error (0xc0000142) crash at launch|Update WaveMix]] to resolve the [[#Application Error (0xc0000142) crash at launch|Application Error (0xc0000142) crash at launch]]. | {{ii}} [[#Application Error (0xc0000142) crash at launch|Update WaveMix]] to resolve the [[#Application Error (0xc0000142) crash at launch|Application Error (0xc0000142) crash at launch]]. | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [http://www.lucasarts.com Developer's site | + | {{mm}} [http://www.lucasarts.com Developer's site (defunct)] |
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | | | Windows }} |
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}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | Install the [ | + | Install the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/435-yoda-update-patch/ Yoda Update patch] to update <code>Yodesk.dta</code>. Specify the path if the installer does not show the correct one. |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|windir}}\Yodesk.ini}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|fov = n/a | |fov = n/a | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = always on |
|windowed notes = Always runs windowed. | |windowed notes = Always runs windowed. | ||
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = Fixed-size window only. | |borderless windowed notes = Fixed-size window only. | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = n/a |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = n/a |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = false |
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = unknown | |60 fps = unknown | ||
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|120 fps = unknown | |120 fps = unknown | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
+ | |hdr = false | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = Native Windows cursor. | |acceleration option notes = Native Windows cursor. | ||
− | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
− | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
− | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = false | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = unknown | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
− | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = unknown |
− | |button prompts notes | + | |xbox prompts notes = |
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = unknown | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | | | + | |simultaneous input = unknown |
− | | | + | |simultaneous input notes = |
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{image|Yoda Stories Options.png|Options menu.}} |
+ | {{Audio | ||
|separate volume = false | |separate volume = false | ||
|separate volume notes = On/off only. | |separate volume notes = On/off only. | ||
|surround sound = false | |surround sound = false | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|subtitles notes = Everything is text-only. | |subtitles notes = Everything is text-only. | ||
|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
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|mute on focus lost = false | |mute on focus lost = false | ||
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
− | |eax support = | + | |eax support = false |
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Japanese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Japanese retail release. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = BraSoft.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/19981202152815/http://www.brasoft.com.br/produtos/yoda/|title=BraSoft (1998)|date=2023-06-07}}</ref> | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Application Error (0xc0000142) crash at launch=== | ===Application Error (0xc0000142) crash at launch=== | ||
− | {{ii}} Yoda Stories uses an outdated version of [http://www.compuphase.com/wavemix.htm WaveMix] that needs to be updated. | + | {{ii}} Yoda Stories uses an outdated version of [http://www.compuphase.com/wavemix.htm WaveMix] that needs to be updated. |
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Update WaveMix version|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.ntcompatible.com/compatdb/details/yoda_stories_windows.html|title=ntcompatible.com|date=28 May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
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# Download the latest version of [http://www.compuphase.com/wavemix.htm#DOWNLOADS WaveMix]. | # Download the latest version of [http://www.compuphase.com/wavemix.htm#DOWNLOADS WaveMix]. | ||
− | # Extract | + | # Extract the new <code>WAVMIX32.DLL</code> and <code>WAVEMIX.INI</code> into the installation folder, replacing both existing files when prompted. |
− | |||
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}} | }} | ||
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==="2 WaveOut Devices have been detected" prompt at launch=== | ==="2 WaveOut Devices have been detected" prompt at launch=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Change ShowDevices in wavemix.ini|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
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# Go to the installation folder. | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
# Open <code>wavemix.ini</code>. | # Open <code>wavemix.ini</code>. | ||
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|metal support = | |metal support = | ||
|metal support notes = | |metal support notes = | ||
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan versions = |
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan notes = |
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = 95 | + | |minOS = 95 |
|minCPU = 486/66 | |minCPU = 486/66 | ||
|minRAM = 8 MB | |minRAM = 8 MB |
Latest revision as of 23:09, 22 September 2023
Developers | |
---|---|
LucasArts | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 1997 |
Taxonomy | |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Top-down view |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | Adventure, Puzzle |
Art styles | Stylized |
Themes | Sci-fi, Space |
Series | Star Wars, LucasArts' Desktop Adventures |
Key points
- Use DREAMM to run the retail version on modern Windows, macOS, and Linux systems.
- Update WaveMix to resolve the Application Error (0xc0000142) crash at launch.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail |
Essential improvements
Patches
Install the Yoda Update patch to update Yodesk.dta
. Specify the path if the installer does not show the correct one.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Fixed-size window only. | ||
Multi-monitor | Fixed-size window only. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Always runs windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Fixed-size window only. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | Native Windows cursor. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | On/off only. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Everything is text-only. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | Japanese retail release. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | BraSoft.[1] | |||
Spanish |
Issues fixed
Application Error (0xc0000142) crash at launch
- Yoda Stories uses an outdated version of WaveMix that needs to be updated.
Update WaveMix version[2] |
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|
"Failed to write block to device" or other errors
This occurs when the updated WaveMix version has not been used correctly. See Application Error (0xc0000142) crash at launch.
"2 WaveOut Devices have been detected" prompt at launch
Change ShowDevices in wavemix.ini[citation needed] |
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|
Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 95 | |
Processor (CPU) | 486/66 | |
System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8 MB |
Notes
- ↑ 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
- ↑ BraSoft (1998) - last accessed on 2023-06-07
- ↑ ntcompatible.com - last accessed on 28 May 2023