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{{Availability/row| official | https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/967-aleshar-the-world-of-ice/ | DRM-free | | | DOS }} | {{Availability/row| official | https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/967-aleshar-the-world-of-ice/ | DRM-free | | | DOS }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Enable Gravis Ultrasound support=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The game will only output 16-bit audio when using the Gravis Ultrasound. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Configure DOSBOX|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=54843 | ||
+ | |title=Aleshar GUS support in DOSBox?|date=20-06-2018}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Create a configuration file for DOSBOX. | ||
+ | # Open the config file you created. | ||
+ | # Modify the <code>[GUS]</code> section of the config file to read as such: <code>[gus] | ||
+ | gus=true | ||
+ | gusbase=220 | ||
+ | gusirq=11 | ||
+ | gusdma=1 | ||
+ | </code> | ||
+ | #Save the config file. | ||
+ | #Run DOSBOX with the config file you created. | ||
+ | #Mount {{P|game}} as DOSBOX's C drive. | ||
+ | #Enter the C drive and run <code>INSTALL.EXE</code> | ||
+ | #From the menu which appears, select <code>Configure</code> | ||
+ | #Select <code>Audio Options</code>. | ||
+ | #Select <code>Gravis Ultrasound</code>. | ||
+ | #When prompted, select the base port (gusbase), IRQ (gusirq), and DMA (gusdma) you put in the config file. | ||
+ | #Select the volume level you desire. | ||
+ | #The setup program will confirm your choice. | ||
+ | #Save changes and exit the installer. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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Developers | |
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Hypothermia | |
Release dates | |
DOS | 1997 |
Key points
- Re-released as freeware on 11/7/2000.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Official website |
Essential improvements
Enable Gravis Ultrasound support
- The game will only output 16-bit audio when using the Gravis Ultrasound.
Configure DOSBOX[1] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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DOS | <path-to-game>\SBOARD.CFG |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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DOS | <path-to-game>\*.SAV |
- Saves slots are
ALESHAR0.SAV
toALESHAR4.SAV
.ALESHAR.SAV
is an autosave.
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English |
Issues unresolved
Corrupted VESA graphics (DOSBox)
- VESA modes have visual issues during cutscenes (incorrect colors etc.)[2]
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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DOS video modes | VGA, SVGA (VESA) |
System requirements
DOS | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | MS-DOS 3.0 | |
Processor (CPU) | 80386 | 80486/66 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 4 MB + 380 kb conventional | 8 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 4 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | VGA | SVGA adapter capable of 640x400 256c mode 512k of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | 512k Gravis Ultrasound or compatible |
References
- ↑ Aleshar GUS support in DOSBox? - last accessed on 20-06-2018
- ↑ DOSBox, an x86 emulator with DOS