Difference between revisions of "Arcanum: Of Steamworks & Magick Obscura"
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|publisher = [[Wikipedia:Sierra Entertainment|Sierra Entertainment]] | |publisher = [[Wikipedia:Sierra Entertainment|Sierra Entertainment]] | ||
|release dates = <sup>NA</sup> August 21, 2001<br /><sup>EU</sup> August 24, 2001 | |release dates = <sup>NA</sup> August 21, 2001<br /><sup>EU</sup> August 24, 2001 | ||
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| + | {{Availability Table/row| [http://www.gog.com/gamecard/arcanum_of_steamworks_and_magick_obscura GOG.com] | {{ID|DRM-free}} |}} | ||
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*Official Patch v1.0.7.4 - [http://www.terra-arcanum.com/downloads/arcanum/patches/arcanum_en_1074.exe Download] | *Official Patch v1.0.7.4 - [http://www.terra-arcanum.com/downloads/arcanum/patches/arcanum_en_1074.exe Download] | ||
**Not required for GOG.com release. | **Not required for GOG.com release. | ||
| − | *Unofficial Patch v091225 by Drog Black Tooth - [http://www.terra-arcanum.com/downloads/arcanum/fixes/UAP091225.exe Download] | + | *Unofficial Patch v091225 by Drog Black Tooth - [http://www.terra-arcanum.com/downloads/arcanum/fixes/UAP091225.exe Download] |
| − | **Bug-fixes, cut content. | + | **Bug-fixes, cut content. |
*High Resolution Patch v1.1a by Drog Black Tooth - [http://www.terra-arcanum.com/downloads/arcanum/highres/HighRes1.1a.exe Download] | *High Resolution Patch v1.1a by Drog Black Tooth - [http://www.terra-arcanum.com/downloads/arcanum/highres/HighRes1.1a.exe Download] | ||
**Allows any user-set resolution, UI tweaks, larger fonts. | **Allows any user-set resolution, UI tweaks, larger fonts. | ||
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*If a file named "ddraw.dll" is located in your Arcanum installation directory, try renaming that file to "ddraw.dll.old". | *If a file named "ddraw.dll" is located in your Arcanum installation directory, try renaming that file to "ddraw.dll.old". | ||
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|minproc = Intel Pentium II | |minproc = Intel Pentium II | ||
|minmem = 64 MB | |minmem = 64 MB | ||
|minHD = 1.2 GB free | |minHD = 1.2 GB free | ||
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[http://www.terra-arcanum.com/ Terra Arcanum: The World of Troika Games] | [http://www.terra-arcanum.com/ Terra Arcanum: The World of Troika Games] | ||
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[[Category:Windows]] | [[Category:Windows]] | ||
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Availability
Patches
All of the following are located in the Downloads section of Terra Arcanum.
- Official Patch v1.0.7.4 - Download
- Not required for GOG.com release.
- Unofficial Patch v091225 by Drog Black Tooth - Download
- Bug-fixes, cut content.
- High Resolution Patch v1.1a by Drog Black Tooth - Download
- Allows any user-set resolution, UI tweaks, larger fonts.
Issues and Fixes
Installation
It's recommended you do not use the default installation directory, located in the \Program Files directory, as this can lead to issues where certain files are not properly installed. When running the installer, be sure to right-click on the .exe, and select "Run as Administrator".
Freezes on Loading Screen
Known to happen on systems with multi-core CPUs. Setting CPU affinity should solve this problem. Create a shortcut, and in the shortcut's "Target" field, insert the following:
C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe /C start "ARCANUM" /D "C:\ARCANUM" /high /affinity 1 "C:\ARCANUM\arcanum.exe"
Be sure to replace "C:\ARCANUM" with your actual Arcanum installation directory. If needed, you can add additional command-line parameters to the end.
Graphical Issues
- Try adding "-no3d -doublebuffer" to the end of your Arcanum shortcut's "Target" field.
- If a file named "ddraw.dll" is located in your Arcanum installation directory, try renaming that file to "ddraw.dll.old".