Difference between revisions of "Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines"
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# Choose the installation folder when prompted. | # Choose the installation folder when prompted. | ||
# Choose a type of installation - '''Basic''' or '''Plus''' | # Choose a type of installation - '''Basic''' or '''Plus''' | ||
− | #* '''Basic''' - consists of bugfixes that do not alter Troika's vision for the game. | + | #* '''Basic''' - consists of bugfixes that do not alter Troika's vision for the game and some minor changes made to streamline the experience. |
#* '''Plus''' - makes more changes including reinterpretation of cut content and numerous other changes that go beyond what the developers have originally intended. | #* '''Plus''' - makes more changes including reinterpretation of cut content and numerous other changes that go beyond what the developers have originally intended. | ||
# Enjoy the game. | # Enjoy the game. | ||
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====[http://www.tessmage.com/forum/index.php/topic,58452.0.html/ True Patch Gold Edition]==== | ====[http://www.tessmage.com/forum/index.php/topic,58452.0.html/ True Patch Gold Edition]==== | ||
− | Aims to only fix bugs and preserve an experience as close as possible to the original game similar to the '''Basic''' version of the Unofficial Patch without adding any | + | Aims to only fix bugs and preserve an experience as close as possible to the original game similar to the '''Basic''' version of the Unofficial Patch but without adding or changing any aspect of the game itself. Is not compatible with the GoG version of the game due to conflicts between it and the Unofficial Patch that is pre-installed. |
+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Installing True Patch Gold Edition}} | ||
+ | True Patch Gold Edition is designed to be used with either the Steam or CD release of the game. | ||
+ | # Install the game. If you are using the CD version it is not necessary to install the 1.2 Official Patch. | ||
+ | # Run the game once in order to initialize additional files. | ||
+ | # [http://www.tessmage.com/forum/index.php/topic,58452.0.html/ Download] the patch. | ||
+ | # In the .rar file navigate to the folder named "TRUE_PATCH_MAIN" and copy its contents to <code>{{p|game}}</code>, overwriting everything when prompted. | ||
+ | # Modern Windows OS such as Windows 10 requires additional steps to run the game with the patch. | ||
+ | #* Before starting the game navigate to start menu and run '''Command Prompt''' as an administrator. | ||
+ | #* Enter the command <code>sc config secdrv start= demand</code>. '''Do not exit the Command Prompt, keep it running'''. | ||
+ | #* Run the game. If it worked the game will be able to run with the patch without issue. | ||
+ | #* When finished playing the game go back to the '''Command Prompt''' and enter the command <code>sc config secdrv start= disabled</code>, followed by <code>sc stop secdrv</code>. | ||
+ | }} | ||
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Revision as of 19:34, 14 October 2017
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Troika Games | |
Publishers | |
Activision | |
Engines | |
Source | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 16, 2004 |
Key points
- Released in an unfinished and buggy state. As such, installation of either the Unofficial Patch or the True Patch is highly recommended.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SafeDisc v4 DRM[Note 1] | |||
Amazon.com | ||||
Incorrect store name. See here for available options. | ||||
GOG.com | Includes Normal and Legacy version | |||
Steam |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch 1.2 - this patch is already included in the unofficial patch.
Unofficial Patch
- The GOG.com version already includes the Basic version of the Unofficial patch. Legacy version does not.[3]
Instructions |
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True Patch Gold Edition
Aims to only fix bugs and preserve an experience as close as possible to the original game similar to the Basic version of the Unofficial Patch but without adding or changing any aspect of the game itself. Is not compatible with the GoG version of the game due to conflicts between it and the Unofficial Patch that is pre-installed.
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2600/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2600/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Ultra-widescreen
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Field of view (FOV)
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Anisotropic filtering (AF)
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Anti-aliasing (AA)
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | Use Helix Mod: Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines. |
Issues fixed
Black screen during intros / movies
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Missing Textures
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Unable to run, less that 15mb memory available
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Voices and Sound Effects have low quality surround/echo
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Input Lag
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Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98, ME, 2000, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | AMD Athlon 1.2 GHz Intel Pentium III 1.2 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 348 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 4.7 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible |
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 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 (2600) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
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
- ↑ Release: Vampire®: The Masquerade - Bloodlines™ - GOG.com
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