Difference between revisions of "The Book of Unwritten Tales"
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
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# Open the binary found in the installation folder with a hex editor. | # Open the binary found in the installation folder with a hex editor. | ||
# Search for the Hex value {{Code|38 30 30 20 78 20 36 30 30}} ''(800 x 600)''. | # Search for the Hex value {{Code|38 30 30 20 78 20 36 30 30}} ''(800 x 600)''. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
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# Open the binary found in the installation folder with a hex editor. | # Open the binary found in the installation folder with a hex editor. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]=== | ||
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
# Open {{File|ogre.cfg}}. | # Open {{File|ogre.cfg}}. | ||
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]]. | ||
# Open <code>config.xml</code> with a text editor like Notepad (Windows). | # Open <code>config.xml</code> with a text editor like Notepad (Windows). | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Laggy mouse movement=== | ===Laggy mouse movement=== | ||
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]]. | ||
# Open <code>config.xml</code> with a text editor like Notepad (Windows). | # Open <code>config.xml</code> with a text editor like Notepad (Windows). | ||
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This mainly affects the Windows version and can have multiple reasons. | This mainly affects the Windows version and can have multiple reasons. | ||
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* Make sure SLI/Crossfire is completely disabled. | * Make sure SLI/Crossfire is completely disabled. | ||
* Install DirectX, OpenAL and Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Packages from the <code>{{P|game}}\thirdparty\</code> folder. | * Install DirectX, OpenAL and Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Packages from the <code>{{P|game}}\thirdparty\</code> folder. | ||
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# Right click the '''Windows Volume Mixer''' icon in the taskbar. | # Right click the '''Windows Volume Mixer''' icon in the taskbar. | ||
# Select '''Playback devices.''' | # Select '''Playback devices.''' |
Revision as of 00:37, 23 November 2017
Developers | |
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King Art | |
Publishers | |
Nordic Games | |
Engines | |
Ogre | |
Release dates | |
Windows | April 2, 2009 |
macOS (OS X) | November 3, 2011 |
Linux | November 8, 2012 |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
The Book of Unwritten Tales | |
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The Book of Unwritten Tales | 2009 |
The Book of Unwritten Tales: The Critter Chronicles | 2012 |
The Book of Unwritten Tales 2 | 2015 |
General information
Availability
- A Demo for Windows is available on Steam.
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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The Book of Unwritten Tales Digital Extras |
Game data
Configuration files location
Save game data location
- This game does not follow the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
Edit executable[1] |
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Notes
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Windowed
Edit executable[2] |
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Notes
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Vertical sync (Vsync)
Edit config file[4] |
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Frame rate (FPS)
Edit config file[4] |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
German | ||||
French | Only available in the Steam version | |||
Spanish | Only available in the Steam version | |||
Korean | Only available in the Steam version |
Issues fixed
Laggy mouse movement
Enable raw input mode[5] |
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Notes
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Game does not start or crashes at loading screen
This mainly affects the Windows version and can have multiple reasons.
Common Solutions[6] |
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Disable unused playback devices (Windows)[5] |
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Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | |||
Linux |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP3 | Vista SP2, 7 SP1 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium IV 2 GHz AMD Athlon 2.4 GHz |
3 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 6 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 2.0 support |
256 MB of VRAM |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.6, 10.7 | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.4 GHz Intel Mac Core Duo | |
System memory (RAM) | 1.5 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 6 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Intel GMA950 64 MB of VRAM |
References
- ↑ Verified by User:apocalyptech on August 29, 2014
- Using "1440x900" and one null byte
- ↑ Windowed Mode (niarg.. not again) - Forum - GOG.com
- ↑ Verified by User:Soeb on August 29, 2014
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Verified by User:Waschbär on 2017-06-03
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Steamcommunity.com - Various fixes and tweaks (crash, laggy mouse, vsync) :: The Book of Unwritten Tales General Discussions - last accessed on 2017-06-04
- ↑ Steamcommunity.com - first time setup crashing :: The Book of Unwritten Tales General Discussions - last accessed on 2017-06-04