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+ | {{disambig||the original DOS game|[[Wizardry: Crusaders of the Dark Savant]]}} | ||
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Wizardry Gold cover.jpg | |cover = Wizardry Gold cover.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Sir-Tech}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Sir-Tech}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/ | + | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Media Interactive Studios|Windows}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/ | + | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Media Interactive Studios|Mac OS}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sir-Tech|Retail}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Gamepot|Digital (2013-2022)}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Nightdive Studios|Digital (2013-present)}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Drecom Co.|Digital (2022-present)}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|1996}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 28, 1996}} |
{{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|1996}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|1996}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|November 15, 2013}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|November 15, 2013}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Turn-based }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RPG }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy, Sci-fi }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Wizardry }} | ||
|steam appid = 245430 | |steam appid = 245430 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1207662783 |
+ | |gogcom id side = 1207659229 | ||
+ | |hltb = 11237 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = 702 | ||
|wikipedia = Wizardry: Crusaders of the Dark Savant | |wikipedia = Wizardry: Crusaders of the Dark Savant | ||
|winehq = 8169 | |winehq = 8169 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | ''' | + | {{Introduction |
− | + | |introduction = '''''Wizardry Gold''''' is a Windows-native remake of the 1992 [[Glossary:RPG|role-playing game]] ''[[Wizardry: Crusaders of the Dark Savant]]'' with updated visuals and narrator voice acting. Some bugs unique to this release were discovered, such as the Diplomacy skill not working. | |
− | + | ||
− | + | |release history = | |
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
+ | {{++}} Characters can be [[#Import characters|imported]] from [[Wizardry: Bane of the Cosmic Forge]] (see [[#Import characters|Import characters]]). | ||
{{GOG.com links|1207662783|wizardry_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1207662783|wizardry_series|for game series}} | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/245430/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
{{mm}} [http://www.postcount.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?47-Wizardry-Series PostCount.Net Wizardry Series forum] | {{mm}} [http://www.postcount.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?47-Wizardry-Series PostCount.Net Wizardry Series forum] | ||
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===Import characters=== | ===Import characters=== | ||
{{++}} Characters can be imported from [[Wizardry: Bane of the Cosmic Forge]] saves. | {{++}} Characters can be imported from [[Wizardry: Bane of the Cosmic Forge]] saves. | ||
− | {{ii}} The game offers several possible beginnings for imported parties. If player imports | + | {{ii}} The game offers several possible beginnings for imported parties. If the player imports the party before completing Bane, the default beginning is given (the same as with new parties). The rest of the beginnings are reserved for each of the possible endings in Bane. |
{{ii}} Bane of the Cosmic Forge uses different file extensions for regular saves and completed games (<code>*.DBS</code> or <code>*.BCF</code>). | {{ii}} Bane of the Cosmic Forge uses different file extensions for regular saves and completed games (<code>*.DBS</code> or <code>*.BCF</code>). | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Import saves|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Import saves|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Choose Import (BANE) at the main menu. | # Choose Import (BANE) at the main menu. | ||
− | # Change the file type from Wizardry Savegame to All Files (otherwise the saves will not be listed). | + | # Change the file type from "Wizardry Savegame" to "All Files" (otherwise the saves will not be listed). |
# Choose the save file and wait for importing to complete. | # Choose the save file and wait for importing to complete. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|*.SGM}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\*.SGM}} |
{{Game data/saves|Mac OS|}} | {{Game data/saves|Mac OS|}} | ||
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |gog galaxy | + | |discord = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |origin | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = |
− | | | + | |origin notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Wizardry Gold settings.png|General settings.}} | {{Image|Wizardry Gold settings.png|General settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/wizardry-gold/en |
|widescreen wsgf award = unsupported | |widescreen wsgf award = unsupported | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | |multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | ||
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|4k ultra hd = false | |4k ultra hd = false | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
− | |fov = | + | |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 = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = n/a |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = n/a |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = Native Windows Vsync. | |vsync notes = Native Windows Vsync. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = unknown | |invert mouse y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |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 | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = false | |separate volume = false | ||
|separate volume notes = On/off only. | |separate volume notes = On/off only. | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Korean | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = <ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/wizardry-crusaders-of-the-dark-savant/|title=hardcoregaming101.net|date=28 May 2023}}</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Game window is too small=== | ===Game window is too small=== | ||
− | {{--}} The game always runs at | + | {{--}} The game always runs at a windowed 640x400. |
{{ii}} Setting the game to run in 640x480 compatibility mode will make it fit the screen better but makes task-switching very difficult. | {{ii}} Setting the game to run in 640x480 compatibility mode will make it fit the screen better but makes task-switching very difficult. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run {{file|WIZARD.EXE}} in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|640x480 mode]].|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
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|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 = false | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |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 = | ||
+ | |mac os powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |mac os 68k app = unknown | ||
+ | |mac os executable notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 95 |
− | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Intel i486 SX |
− | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 8 MB |
− | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 10 MB (minimum retail installation)<br>538 MB (digital distribution) |
|minGPU = | |minGPU = | ||
− | |minDX = | + | |minVRAM = 1 MB |
+ | |minDX = | ||
|recOS = | |recOS = | ||
|recCPU = | |recCPU = | ||
− | |recRAM = | + | |recRAM = |
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 18:15, 28 July 2023
For the original DOS game, see Wizardry: Crusaders of the Dark Savant.
Developers | |
---|---|
Sir-Tech | |
Windows | Media Interactive Studios |
Mac OS (Classic) | Media Interactive Studios |
Publishers | |
Retail | Sir-Tech |
Digital (2013-2022) | Gamepot |
Digital (2013-present) | Nightdive Studios |
Digital (2022-present) | Drecom Co. |
Release dates | |
Windows | May 28, 1996 |
Mac OS (Classic) | 1996 |
macOS (OS X) | November 15, 2013 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Turn-based |
Perspectives | First-person |
Genres | RPG |
Themes | Fantasy, Sci-fi |
Series | Wizardry |
Wizardry Gold is a Windows-native remake of the 1992 role-playing game Wizardry: Crusaders of the Dark Savant with updated visuals and narrator voice acting. Some bugs unique to this release were discovered, such as the Diplomacy skill not working.
General information
- Characters can be imported from Wizardry: Bane of the Cosmic Forge (see Import characters).
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- PostCount.Net Wizardry Series forum
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ||||
GOG.com | Includes Wizardry: Bane of the Cosmic Forge and Wizardry: Crusaders of the Dark Savant. | |||
Steam | Includes Wizardry: Crusaders of the Dark Savant. |
Essential improvements
Import characters
- Characters can be imported from Wizardry: Bane of the Cosmic Forge saves.
- The game offers several possible beginnings for imported parties. If the player imports the party before completing Bane, the default beginning is given (the same as with new parties). The rest of the beginnings are reserved for each of the possible endings in Bane.
- Bane of the Cosmic Forge uses different file extensions for regular saves and completed games (
*.DBS
or*.BCF
).
Import saves[citation needed] |
---|
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\CDDATA.INI[Note 1] |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/245430/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\*.SGM[Note 1] |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/245430/pfx/[Note 2] |
- Save files (
*.SGM
) can be saved anywhere.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Always runs windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Native Windows Vsync. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
---|
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | On/off only. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | All voiced dialogue is subtitled. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Korean | Retail only.[1] |
Issues fixed
Game window is too small
- The game always runs at a windowed 640x400.
- Setting the game to run in 640x480 compatibility mode will make it fit the screen better but makes task-switching very difficult.
Run WIZARD.EXE in 640x480 mode.[citation needed]
|
---|
Other information
API
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||||
macOS (OS X) | |||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 95 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel i486 SX | |
System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 10 MB (minimum retail installation) 538 MB (digital distribution) |
|
Video card (GPU) | 1 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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). - ↑ 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 (245430) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ hardcoregaming101.net - last accessed on 28 May 2023