Difference between revisions of "The Wheel of Time"
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− | |120 fps notes = Apply [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2048525175 similar hack] as for [[Deus Ex]] (change <code>0AD7A33B</code> to <code>00000000</code> in {{file|Engine.dll}}). | + | |120 fps notes = Apply [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2048525175 similar hack] as for [[Deus Ex]] (change <code>0AD7A33B</code> to <code>00000000</code> in {{file|Engine.dll}}). See [[#Frame_rate_(FPS)|Frame rate (FPS)]] |
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To change the video renderer settings, execute the {{file|{{p|game}}\System\WoT.exe}} with the parameter <code>-changevideo</code>. | To change the video renderer settings, execute the {{file|{{p|game}}\System\WoT.exe}} with the parameter <code>-changevideo</code>. | ||
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+ | ===Frame rate (FPS)=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Texture flickering and sound issues|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Scottvordem|date=2023-10-18|comment=Tested at multiple framerates}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | Running the game at 120+ FPS can cause certain animated textures and sprites (like water or weapon effects) to flicker because the animation is playing too fast. Additionally, it also causes certain sounds in the game (like Balefire's looping sound when using it) to not play. | ||
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+ | Use a [https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Glossary:Frame_rate_(FPS)#Frame_rate_capping frame rate limiter] to cap the FPS to 60 or 80 to resolve the issue. | ||
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+ | {{ii}} NVIDIA Control Panel's FPS limiter does not work with the game.}} | ||
==Input== | ==Input== |
Revision as of 20:44, 18 October 2023
Developers | |
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Legend Entertainment | |
Publishers | |
Retail | GT Interactive |
Digital | Nightdive Studios |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 1 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 15, 1999 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, FPS |
Themes | Fantasy |
Warnings
General information
Availability
- 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 patch (v333b) for the German, US, and International releases is available here.
Peixoto's patch
- Fixes FMV playback
- Gets Direct3D mode working correctly
- Forced resolution allows high resolution without shrinking the menus and HUD
- Fixes the non-working brightness control
- Windows display scaling must be set to 100% (right-click on desktop → display settings), any higher value will break the game when using Peixoto's patch.
Use nGlide
- Resolution settings are more restricted with this tool.
Use nGlide[citation needed] |
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Missing media files in the game's directory (retail version)
- Not all the files get moved from the disc, even after a full installation.
- This does not bypass DRM, disc will still be needed for the check.
Move media files from disc 2 to the hard drive[citation needed] |
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Skip intro movies
Move, rename or delete files |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\System\WoT.ini[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Save[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | Change the system\wot.ini file's FullscreenViewportX and FullscreenViewportY lines as necessary. Use dgVoodoo 2 if problems arise. The game can run at 2560x1440[4] with this method and it could go higher. GOG version supports modern resolutions with Direct3D, though image is Vert- and FOV will need to be increased to compensate. |
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Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | Change the system\wot.ini file's FullscreenViewportX and FullscreenViewportY lines as necessary. Use dgVoodoo 2 if problems arise. GOG.com version supports modern resolutions with Direct3D, though the display is Vert- and FOV will need to be increased to compensate. |
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4K Ultra HD | The resolution width can only go up to 1920; anything higher will force the game to windowed mode or fall back to 1920. Windowed mode's width can only go up to 2048 before the game starts crashing. GOG.com version supports modern resolutions with Direct3D, though image is Vert- and FOV will need to be increased to compensate. |
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Field of view (FOV) | See the WSGF entry. | ||
Windowed | Can be toggled from in-game settings or Alt+↵ Enter | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Apply similar hack as for Deus Ex (change 0AD7A33B to 00000000 in Engine.dll ). See Frame rate (FPS) |
Change video renderer |
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To change the video renderer settings, execute the |
Frame rate (FPS)
Texture flickering and sound issues[5] |
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Running the game at 120+ FPS can cause certain animated textures and sprites (like water or weapon effects) to flicker because the animation is playing too fast. Additionally, it also causes certain sounds in the game (like Balefire's looping sound when using it) to not play. Use a frame rate limiter to cap the FPS to 60 or 80 to resolve the issue.
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | Function keys (F1 to F12) which are used for game menus, quicksave etc. cannot be remapped. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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- Press F2 to switch spells while pausing the game.
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | Located under advanced options → audio . Change UseSurround from false to true. |
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Subtitles | Open <path-to-game>\system\User.ini with a text editor and change bSubtitles from False to True. |
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Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | Go to Advanced options → Audio and set Use3dHardware and UseDirectSound to true. It may be glitchy. |
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Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
German | Retail only; download for GOG.com release. | |||
Spanish | Retail only. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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LAN play | Versus |
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Online play | Versus GameSpy services have been shut down;[6] see GameSpy for workarounds. |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | G3D, Z3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Issues unresolved
Level editor fails to start
- This does not interfere with the main game at all.
The ability to make custom maps is currently not possible on modern systems due to the editor being unable to start.
A partially working fix can be found here (WoTedFix3.zip
package at the bottom), but the editor still starts and immediately crashes.[7]
Issues fixed
General technical issues
- Run the game in 3DFX mode after installing nGlide if D3D mode is giving error messages.
Cutscene fix
- Without this fix, cutscenes either do not play or play with significant stuttering.
Use modified DDraw wrapper[8] |
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Crash after changing advanced settings
- All those settings can also be accessed by opening
<path-to-game>\system\WoT.ini
with a text editor.
Unable to move after starting the game
- Applies if the user chose Direct3D Support.
Run the game in Windows 7 compatibility mode[citation needed] |
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Brightness can not be adjusted / game is too dark
- This occurs only if the game is running under Direct3D.
Turn off multitexture[citation needed] |
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Notes:
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Use DDrawCompat[9] |
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Notes:
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Laggy/jittery mouse input
Use MarkC's Mouse Acceleration Fix |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 7 | |
Software renderer |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Cutscenes | QuickTime | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy |
Utilities
- T.H.U.M.B provides an easy way to reorganize/modify the slots of Ter'angreal and bind commands to the keyboard and mouse.
- ServCon allows server creation without needing disc 2 inserted.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98, ME |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 200 MHz | Intel Pentium III 233 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | 64 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 500 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | Standard PCi Video Card | 3DFx certified card |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] 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.[2]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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).
References
- ↑ 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
- ↑ redump.org • The Wheel of Time • Disc 1 - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:scottvordem on 2021-12-01
- Verified using a 1440p monitor, unable to test higher than 2560x1440
- ↑ Verified by User:Scottvordem on 2023-10-18
- Tested at multiple framerates
- ↑ Pricing | GameSpy Technology
- ↑ Verified by User:scottvordem on 2021-02-16
- Tried different compatibility settings and none of them worked.
- ↑ Wheel of Time - Choppy QuickTime Video Problem Fix • VOGONS - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ GitHub - last accessed on May 2023