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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
{{Image|SeriousSamwidescreenerror.jpg|This is what happens if you don't disable widescreen when setting a custom resolution in Serious Sam: The First Encounter.}} | {{Image|SeriousSamwidescreenerror.jpg|This is what happens if you don't disable widescreen when setting a custom resolution in Serious Sam: The First Encounter.}} | ||
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Modify the <code>PersistentSymbols.ini</code> file|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=LDK|date=2012-10-24}}</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Orzelek303|date=2018-03-26}}</ref>|fix= | |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{ii}} Do not enable "Wide screen" option from rendering menu. If it is enabled, game will add black bars on top and bottom of the screen regardless of aspect ratio or resolution. |
− | {{ii}} Do not enable | + | # Launch the game at least once. |
− | + | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Scripts\</code> | |
− | + | # Open the <code>PersistentSymbols.ini</code> file with Notepad or other text editor. | |
− | + | # Locate <code>persistent extern INDEX sam_iScreenSizeI=(INDEX)XXX;</code> and <code>persistent extern INDEX sam_iScreenSizeJ=(INDEX)YYY;</code> | |
− | + | # Change <code>XXX</code> and <code>YYY</code> to desired resolution. | |
− | + | # [[#Field of view (FOV)|Set field of view]] according to the given aspect ratio or resolution: | |
− | + | #* 16:9 - 106.26 | |
− | + | #* 16:10 - 100.39 | |
− | + | #* 2560x1080 - 121.28 | |
− | < | + | #* 1366x768 - 106.29 |
− | persistent extern INDEX sam_iScreenSizeJ=(INDEX)YYY;</ | + | #* 1360x768 - 106.04 |
− | + | # Save the file and launch the game. | |
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}} | }} | ||
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|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |fan notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = Retail release, [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1021-serious-sam-the-first-encounter-polish-translation/ download] | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
|fan notes = | |fan notes = |
Revision as of 04:39, 26 March 2018
Template:Infobox game/row/linporter
Developers | |
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Croteam | |
Publishers | |
Gathering of Developers | |
Devolver Digital | |
Engines | |
Serious Engine 1 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 1, 2001 |
Warnings
For the updated HD version, see Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter.
Key points
- GameSpy online server browser stopped working on May 31, 2014 due to GameSpy services being shut down.
- Online functionality is restored on the Steam versions, for non-Steam versions use the Master Server Patch.
General information
- Official game series site
- Serious Sam Wiki
- Seriously! Forums
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Essential improvements
- Serious Sam XPLUS is a mod that enhances the textures, using the HD version textures.
- Updates for non-Steam versions of the game can be downloaded from Serious Zone.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Scripts[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/41050/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\SaveGame[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/41050/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
This is what happens if you don't disable widescreen when setting a custom resolution in Serious Sam: The First Encounter.
Modify the PersistentSymbols.ini file[1][2]
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Field of view (FOV)
Field of view (FOV)[citation needed] |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Polish | Retail release, download | |||
Russian | Only available in the retail release. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | 4 | Co-op, Versus Split-screen. |
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LAN play | 16 | Co-op, Versus Co-op supports 4 players. |
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Online play | 16 | Co-op, Versus Co-op supports 4 players. To play online with non-Steam versions apply the Master Server Patch. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 25600 - 25603 |
UDP | 25600 - 25603 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 8 | |
OpenGL | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Multiplayer | GameSpy |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98, ME, 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 300 MHz AMD K6-3 400 MHz |
Intel Pentium III 650 MHz AMD Athlon 650 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | 128 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 150 MB | 450 MB |
Video card (GPU) | 16 MB of VRAM DirectX 8 compatible | 32 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 (41050) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Verified by User:LDK on 2012-10-24
- ↑ Verified by User:Orzelek303 on 2018-03-26
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