Difference between revisions of "Arcania: Gothic 4"
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===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
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− | {{Fixbox/fix|Rename/delete intro videos}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Rename/delete intro videos|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Data\Video</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Data\Video</code> | ||
# Rename or delete <code>JWD_Logo.wmv</code>, <code>Nvidia.wmv</code> and <code>SB_Logo.wmv</code> | # Rename or delete <code>JWD_Logo.wmv</code>, <code>Nvidia.wmv</code> and <code>SB_Logo.wmv</code> | ||
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===Performance tweaks=== | ===Performance tweaks=== | ||
{{ii}} You should make a backup copy of the file modified here. If you want to revert to the original but can't find it, use the "Verify integrity of game cache" option on the game properties through Steam. | {{ii}} You should make a backup copy of the file modified here. If you want to revert to the original but can't find it, use the "Verify integrity of game cache" option on the game properties through Steam. | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Modify configuration files|ref=<ref>http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/939672-arcania-gothic-4/57104961</ref>}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Modify configuration files|ref=<ref>http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/939672-arcania-gothic-4/57104961</ref>}} | ||
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===Game won't start=== | ===Game won't start=== | ||
{{ii}} Game has several problems launching especially with 64-bit Windows 7 installations. | {{ii}} Game has several problems launching especially with 64-bit Windows 7 installations. | ||
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− | {{Fixbox/fix|Regular fixes, PhysX-, Audio- and AV-related fixes}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Regular fixes, PhysX-, Audio- and AV-related fixes|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
* If using Steam version [[Steam#Game Won't Launch|verify game cache]], try disabling Steam overlay and manually installing re-distributables. | * If using Steam version [[Steam#Game Won't Launch|verify game cache]], try disabling Steam overlay and manually installing re-distributables. | ||
* If having Nvidia GPU try copying <code>cudart32_*.dll</code> and <code>cudart64_*.dll</code> from <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\NVIDIA Corporation\PhysX\Common</code> to {{p|game}}<ref>http://steamcommunity.com/app/39690/discussions/0/846958724749138546/#c846959362242595009</ref> | * If having Nvidia GPU try copying <code>cudart32_*.dll</code> and <code>cudart64_*.dll</code> from <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\NVIDIA Corporation\PhysX\Common</code> to {{p|game}}<ref>http://steamcommunity.com/app/39690/discussions/0/846958724749138546/#c846959362242595009</ref> | ||
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===Stuck in jungle level=== | ===Stuck in jungle level=== | ||
{{ii}} It is possible, if you go back to the jungle level, to get stuck in it. There are two ways to get around this issue. | {{ii}} It is possible, if you go back to the jungle level, to get stuck in it. There are two ways to get around this issue. | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Jumping back fix|ref=<ref name="ref_stuck_in_jungle">http://forum.nordicgames.at/showthread.php?172851-I-am-stuck-between-two-regions</ref>}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Jumping back fix|ref=<ref name="ref_stuck_in_jungle">http://forum.nordicgames.at/showthread.php?172851-I-am-stuck-between-two-regions</ref>}} |
Revision as of 10:38, 25 July 2016
Developers | |
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Spellbound Studios | |
Publishers | |
Nordic Games | |
Engines | |
Vision 7|Vision|Vision 7[1] | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 12, 2010 |
Gothic | |
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Gothic | 2001 |
Gothic II | 2002 |
Gothic 3 | 2006 |
Gothic 3: Forsaken Gods | 2008 |
Arcania: Gothic 4 | 2010 |
Arcania: Fall of Setarrif | 2011 |
Gothic Playable Teaser | 2019 |
The Chronicles of Myrtana: Archolos (unofficial mod) | 2021 |
Gothic 1 Remake | TBA |
Key points
- Poorly optimized, even with modern high end hardware frame rate dips occasionally below 60 FPS regardless of graphical settings.[citation needed]
General information
- Steam Community Discussions
- Steam Users' Forums for game series
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | DRM: SecuROM activation and release date check.[2] Use the latest patch to remove DRM. | |||
Amazon.com | ||||
Incorrect store name. See here for available options. | ||||
GamersGate | DRM: SecuROM. | |||
Incorrect store name. See here for available options. | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Instructions |
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Patches
Performance tweaks
- You should make a backup copy of the file modified here. If you want to revert to the original but can't find it, use the "Verify integrity of game cache" option on the game properties through Steam.
Instructions |
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Enable Xbox UI
- While using the Xbox UI accessing the game options will make the game crash, so either make sure you're happy with your settings or temporarily switch back to the PC UI while you access them.
- Enabling the Xbox UI will allow you easier navigation through the game and the menus while using a controller, however it has to be switched to every time you open the game.
Instructions |
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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/39690/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/39690/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Input settings
Controller remapping
Instructions |
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Invert controller's Y-axis
Instructions |
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Audio settings
Issues fixed
Game won't start
- Game has several problems launching especially with 64-bit Windows 7 installations.
Instructions |
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Stuck in jungle level
- It is possible, if you go back to the jungle level, to get stuck in it. There are two ways to get around this issue.
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista, 7 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8 GHz AMD Athlon II x2 2.8 GHz |
Intel Core i7 3.0 GHz AMD Phenom II x4 3.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 9 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTX DirectX 9.0c compatible | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 295 DirectX 9.0c compatible |
- System requirements from official site.[3]
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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 (39690) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.