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{{stub}}
 
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
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|cover        = Arcanum Cover.jpg‎
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|title        = Arcanum:<br/>Of Steamworks & Magick Obscura
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|cover        = Arcanum Of Steamworks And Magick Obscura Cover.png
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Troika Games}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Troika Games}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sierra Entertainment}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sierra Entertainment}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Activision}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Activision}}
 +
|engines      =
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 21, 2001}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 21, 2001}}
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|steam appid  =  
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|reception    =
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|gogcom page  = arcanum_of_steamworks_and_magick_obscura
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|arcanum-of-steamworks-and-magick-obscura|81}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes|Singleplayer, Multiplayer}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing|Real-time, Turn-based}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives|Bird's-eye view, Isometric}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls|Point and select}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres|RPG}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes|Fantasy, Industrial Age, Steampunk}}
 +
|steam appid  = 500810
 +
|gogcom id    = 1207658829
 +
|hltb        = 557
 +
|igdb        = arcanum-of-steamworks-and-magick-obscura
 +
|lutris      = arcanum
 +
|strategywiki =
 +
|mobygames    = 4498
 
|wikipedia    = Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura
 
|wikipedia    = Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura
 +
|winehq      = 2446
 +
|license      = commercial
 +
}}
 +
 +
{{Introduction
 +
|introduction      =
 +
 +
|release history  =
 +
 +
|current state    =
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
 
{{mm}} [http://terra-arcanum.com/phpBB/ Terra Arcanum Forum] - a large fansite
 
{{mm}} [http://terra-arcanum.com/phpBB/ Terra Arcanum Forum] - a large fansite
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{{mm}} [http://www.gog.com/forum/arcanum_of_steamworks_and_magick_obscura#1360715265 GOG.com Community Discussions]
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{{GOG.com links|1207658829|arcanum_of_steamworks_and_magick_obscura}}
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{{mm}} [http://www.gog.com/support/arcanum_of_steamworks_and_magick_obscura GOG.com Support Page]
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/500810/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
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== Availability ==
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==Availability==
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{{Availability Table|
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{{Availability|
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{{Availability Table/row| Retail | {{ID|Retail}} | }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|4}} disc check. Released on 2 CDs. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability Table/row| [http://www.amazon.com/Arcanum-Steamworks-Magick-Obscura-PC/dp/B00004TTHT Amazon] | {{ID|Amazon}} | }}
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | arcanum_of_steamworks_and_magick_obscura | DRM-free | Patched to official patch v1.0.7.4. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability Table/row| [http://www.gog.com/game/arcanum_of_steamworks_and_magick_obscura GOG.com] | {{ID|DRM-free}} | Patched to official patch v1.0.7.4.}}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 500810 | DRM-Free | | | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{ii}} A demo is available from [https://archive.org/details/ArcanumDemo Archive.org] and [https://www.pcgames.de/Arcanum-Spiel-18112/Downloads/Arcanum-spielbare-Demoversion-9832/ PCGames.de].
  
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== Improvements ==
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==Essential improvements==
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=== Patches ===
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===Patches===
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{{ii}} Most patches were hosted on fansite [http://terra-arcanum.com Terra Arcanum], but due to unreliability, have been mirrored on to this [http://forums.pcgamingwiki.com/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=86 PCGamingWiki Forum thread].
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====Official patch====
 +
{{mm}} [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/387/7/19769 1.0.7.4]. Not needed for the GOG.com release.
  
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==== [http://forums.pcgamingwiki.com/download/file.php?id=15 Official Patch v1.0.7.4] ====
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====Multiverse Edition====
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{{ii}} Not required for GOG.com release.
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{{++}} Complete overhaul with all the patches listed in this article, as well as others, bundled together in one installer that offers a lot of options.
 +
{{ii}} For a widescreen monitor, it is recommended to use a 1366x768 resolution. Higher values can make the UI and dialogue difficult to see.
 +
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=760410053 Arcanum Multiverse Edition &#91;ENG&#93;] by the Multiverse Team.
  
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==== [http://forums.pcgamingwiki.com/download/file.php?id=9 Unofficial Patch v091225 by Drog Black Tooth] ====
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====Unofficial patch====
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{{++}} Highly recommended bug fixes and restored content.
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{{++}} Highly improved townmaps and soundtracks (from the vanilla 128kbit/sec to 320 kbit/sec) can be found alongside this patch.
 +
{{--}} Not compatible with older savegames.
 +
{{mm}} [http://terra-arcanum.com/drog/uap.html 200611 (2.0.2)] by Drog Black Tooth. Highly recommended bug fixes.
  
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==== [http://forums.pcgamingwiki.com/download/file.php?id=10 High Resolution Patch v1.1a by Drog Black Tooth] ====
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====High Resolution Patch====
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{{++}} Allows any user-set resolution, UI tweaks, larger fonts.
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{{ii}} If you are unable to pan the camera past the edge of the screen with the high resolution patch enabled, add <code>-scrolldist:0 -scrollfps:70</code> to the target line in the shortcut of the game.
 +
{{mm}} The High Resolution Patch is already included in the Unofficial Arcanum Patch. For a separate installer check out [http://terra-arcanum.com/drog/highres.html 1.5] by Drog Black Tooth. Allows any user-set resolution, UI tweaks, larger fonts.
  
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=== [http://forums.pcgamingwiki.com/download/file.php?id=13 High quality townmaps] ===
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==Game data==
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{{++}} Adds high quality townmaps to the game, along with numerous bug fixes for the map system.
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{{Image|Arcanum-game.png|Game options}}
  
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=== [http://forums.pcgamingwiki.com/download/file.php?id=12 High quality music] ===
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===Configuration file(s) location===
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{{++}} Replaces the 128kbit/s music with a 320kbit/s version from a prerelease demo disc.
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{{Game data|
 +
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\arcanum.cfg}}
 +
}}
  
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== Game data ==
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===Save game data location===
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{{Game Location Table|
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{{Game data|
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{{Game Location Table/row|GOG.com|GOG Games\Arcanum}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\modules\Arcanum\Save\}}
−
{{Game Location Table/row|Retail|Sierra\Arcanum}}
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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=== [[Save game cloud syncing]] ===
+
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
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|origin               =  
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|discord                  =
−
|origin notes         =  
+
|discord notes            =
−
|steam cloud           =  
+
|epic games launcher      =
−
|steam cloud notes     =  
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|epic games launcher notes =
−
|uplay                =  
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|gog galaxy                = false
−
|uplay notes           =  
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|gog galaxy notes          =
−
|gamesave manager      = true
+
|origin                   =  
−
|gamesave manager notes=  
+
|origin notes             =  
 +
|steam cloud               = false
 +
|steam cloud notes         =  
 +
|ubisoft connect          =  
 +
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
 +
|xbox cloud                =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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== Video settings ==
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==Video==
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{{Video settings
+
{{Image|Arcanum-video.png|Video options}}
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|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/arcanum-steamworks-and-magick-obscura
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{{Video
 +
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/arcanum-steamworks-and-magick-obscura
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = incomplete
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = incomplete
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = incomplete
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|widescreen resolution      = hackable
 
|widescreen resolution      = hackable
−
|widescreen resolution notes= [[#High Resolution Patch v1.1a by Drog Black Tooth|High Resolution Patch v1.1a]] adds widescreen support
+
|widescreen resolution notes= Use the [[#High Resolution Patch|High Resolution Patch]].
−
|multimonitor              = unknown
+
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
−
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
+
|ultrawidescreen            = false
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
−
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
+
|4k ultra hd                = false
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
−
|fov                        = false
+
|fov                        = n/a
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|windowed                  = hackable
 
|windowed                  = hackable
 
|windowed notes            = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
 
|windowed notes            = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
−
|borderless windowed        = unknown
+
|borderless windowed        = false
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
−
|anisotropic                = false
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|anisotropic                = n/a
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|antialiasing              = false
 
|antialiasing              = false
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = false
 
|vsync                      = false
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
 +
|60 fps                    = unknown
 +
|60 fps notes              =
 +
|120 fps                    = unknown
 +
|120 fps notes              =
 +
|hdr                        = unknown
 +
|hdr notes                  =
 +
|color blind                = unknown
 +
|color blind notes          =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===[[Windowed]]===
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===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
−
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Set windowed mode|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Set windowed mode}}
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# Download and install the [[#Unofficial patch|unofficial patch]]
−
# Download and install the [[#Unofficial Patch v091225 by Drog Black Tooth|Unofficial Patch]]
 
 
# Add <code>-Window</code> in the target line of your Arcanum shortcut
 
# Add <code>-Window</code> in the target line of your Arcanum shortcut
−
{{ii}} Need to install the [[#High Resolution Patch v1.1a by Drog Black Tooth|High Resolution Patch v1.1a]] for resolutions higher than 800x600
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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== Input settings ==
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{{Fixbox|description=If the game stops responding with windowed mode|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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{{Input settings
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# Go to the installation folder and find <code>ddraw.dll</code> and rename it to <code>draw.dll.old</code> or something like that.
 +
# Launch the game and this should solve the problem with the game not responding.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Input==
 +
{{Input
 
|key remap                = false
 
|key remap                = false
−
|key remap notes          =  
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|key remap notes          = For hotkeys, see [https://arcanum.fandom.com/wiki/Hotkeys here].
 
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option      = false
−
|acceleration option notes =  
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|acceleration option notes = No option. Follows Windows default behavior.
−
|mouse menu                = unknown
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|mouse sensitivity        = unknown
 +
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 +
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
−
|invert mouse y-axis      = unknown
+
|invert mouse y-axis      = false
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 +
|touchscreen              = unknown
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = false
 
|controller support        = false
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
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|controller remap          = unknown
 
|controller remap          = unknown
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 +
|controller sensitivity    = unknown
 +
|controller sensitivity notes=
 
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
−
|touchscreen               = unknown
+
|xinput controllers        = unknown
−
|touchscreen notes        =  
+
|xinput controllers notes  =
 +
|xbox prompts              = unknown
 +
|xbox prompts notes        =
 +
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|dualshock 4               = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        =
 +
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
 +
|dualshock prompts notes  =
 +
|light bar support        = unknown
 +
|light bar support notes  =
 +
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
 +
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 +
|tracked motion controllers notes =
 +
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 +
|tracked motion prompts notes =
 +
|other controllers        = unknown
 +
|other controllers notes  =
 +
|other button prompts      = unknown
 +
|other button prompts notes=
 +
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 +
|controller hotplug notes  =
 +
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 +
|haptic feedback notes    =
 +
|simultaneous input        = unknown
 +
|simultaneous input notes  =
 +
|steam input api          = unknown
 +
|steam input api notes    =
 +
|steam hook input          = unknown
 +
|steam hook input notes    =
 +
|steam input presets      = unknown
 +
|steam input presets notes =
 +
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 +
|steam controller prompts notes =
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Audio==
 +
{{Image|Arcanum-sound.png|Sound options}}
 +
{{Audio
 +
|separate volume          = true
 +
|separate volume notes    = Effects, voice and music
 +
|surround sound          = false
 +
|surround sound notes    =
 +
|subtitles                = true
 +
|subtitles notes          =
 +
|closed captions          = true
 +
|closed captions notes    =
 +
|mute on focus lost      = true
 +
|mute on focus lost notes =
 +
|eax support              =
 +
|eax support notes        =
 +
|royalty free audio      = always on
 +
|royalty free audio notes =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{L10n|content=
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = English
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = German
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes     = Retail only. Patch for digital release [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/225-arcanum-german-patch/ here].
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Polish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = limited
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Retail only. Patch for digital release [https://www.moddb.com/mods/spolszczenie-arcanum/downloads/arcanum-uap20pl here].
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|fan      = true
 +
|notes    = Grand Fix [http://arcanumclub.ru/autohtml0.php?filename=Arcanum/grand_fix_index.html Download] and [http://arcanumclub.ru/autohtml0.php?filename=Arcanum/grand_fix_index.html Readme]
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Spanish
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|fan      = true
 +
|notes    = Fan translation by ''Clan Dlan'', [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/11tWAzMhHlqViybnb2j3sW1xQyL-tYQ61?usp=drive_link download].
 +
}}
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Network==
 +
{{Network/Multiplayer
 +
|local play          = false
 +
|local play players  =
 +
|local play modes    =
 +
|local play notes    =
 +
|lan play            = true
 +
|lan play players    = 8
 +
|lan play modes      = Co-op, Versus
 +
|lan play notes      =
 +
|online play          = false
 +
|online play players  = 8
 +
|online play modes    = Co-op, Versus
 +
|online play notes    = The official WON servers were shut down on November 1, 2008.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20081009093704/http://forums.vgames.com/ann.jspa?annID=332 Announcement: Sierra Game Servers Closing Down]</ref>
 +
|asynchronous         =
 +
|asynchronous notes  =
 +
}}{{Network/Connections
 +
|matchmaking        = unknown
 +
|matchmaking notes  =
 +
|p2p                = unknown
 +
|p2p notes          =
 +
|dedicated          = unknown
 +
|dedicated notes    =
 +
|self-hosting      = true
 +
|self-hosting notes =
 +
|direct ip          =
 +
|direct ip notes    =
 +
}}{{Network/Ports
 +
|tcp  =
 +
|udp  =
 +
|upnp =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Audio settings==
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==VR support==
−
{{Audio settings
+
{{VR support
−
|separate volume             = true
+
|gg3d name                  =
−
|separate volume notes      = Effects, Voices and Music
+
|native 3d gg3d award        =
−
|surround sound             = false
+
|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award =
−
|surround sound notes        =  
+
|tridef 3d gg3d award        =
−
|subtitles                  = true
+
|iz3d gg3d award            =
−
|subtitles notes             =  
+
|native 3d                  =
−
|closed captions            = true
+
|native 3d notes            =
−
|closed captions notes       =  
+
|nvidia 3d vision            =
−
|mute on focus lost         = true
+
|nvidia 3d vision notes      =
−
|mute on focus lost notes    =  
+
|tridef 3d                  =
−
|eax support                =  
+
|tridef 3d notes             =  
−
|eax support notes           =  
+
|iz3d                        =
 +
|iz3d notes                  =
 +
|vorpx                      = hackable
 +
|vorpx modes                = 2D
 +
|vorpx notes                = Game is 2D only. Play 2D with [[DgVoodoo 2|DGVoodoo2]] and vorpx default DGVoodoo2 profile.
 +
|htc vive                    =
 +
|htc vive notes              =
 +
|oculus rift                =
 +
|oculus rift notes           =
 +
|osvr                        =
 +
|osvr notes                  =
 +
|windows mixed reality       =  
 +
|windows mixed reality notes =
 +
|keyboard-mouse             =  
 +
|keyboard-mouse notes        =  
 +
|3rd space gaming vest      =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest notes =
 +
|novint falcon              =
 +
|novint falcon notes        =
 +
|trackir                    =
 +
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|tobii eye tracking          =  
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|tobii eye tracking notes   =  
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|play area seated            =  
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|play area seated notes     =  
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|play area standing         =  
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|play area room-scale        =  
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|play area room-scale notes =  
 
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== Issues fixed ==
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==Issues fixed==
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=== Files not installed properly ===
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===Files not installed properly===
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{{++}} Recommended to avoid default installation directory, as this can lead to issues where certain files are not properly installed.  
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{{++}} Recommended to avoid default installation folder, as this can lead to issues where certain files are not properly installed.
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Run installed as administrator}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Run installed as administrator|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix=
 
When running the installer, be sure to right-click on the .exe, and select "Run as Administrator".
 
When running the installer, be sure to right-click on the .exe, and select "Run as Administrator".
 
}}
 
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=== Loading screen freezing ===
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===Loading screen freezing===
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{{--}} Freezing known to happen on systems with multi-core CPUs.  
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{{--}} Freezing known to happen on systems with multi-core CPUs.{{cn|date=September 2015}}
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Set CPU affinity|ref={{cn|date=September 2015}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Set CPU affinity}}
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Setting CPU affinity should solve this problem. Create a shortcut, and in the shortcut's "Target" field, insert <code>{{p|windir}}\System32\cmd.exe /C start "ARCANUM" /D "C:\ARCANUM" /high /affinity 1 "C:\ARCANUM\arcanum.exe"</code>
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Setting CPU affinity should solve this problem. Create a shortcut, and in the shortcut's "Target" field, insert <code>C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe /C start "ARCANUM" /D "C:\ARCANUM" /high /affinity 1 "C:\ARCANUM\arcanum.exe"</code>
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Be sure to replace <code>C:\ARCANUM</code> with your actual Arcanum installation folder. If needed, you can add additional command-line parameters to the end.
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Be sure to replace <code>"C:\ARCANUM"</code> with your actual Arcanum installation directory. If needed, you can add additional command-line parameters to the end.
 
 
}}
 
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=== Graphical issues ===
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===Graphical issues===
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Set target field|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Set target field}}
 
 
Adding <code>-no3d -doublebuffer</code> to the end of your Arcanum shortcut's "Target" field.
 
Adding <code>-no3d -doublebuffer</code> to the end of your Arcanum shortcut's "Target" field.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename ddraw.dll|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Rename or delete ddrawl.dll}}
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Delete or rename <code>ddraw.dll</code>.
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Delete file <code>ddraw.dll</code> or rename to <code>ddraw.dll.old</code>.
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}}
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===Performance issues===
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{{Fixbox|description=Modify the SierraLauncher.ini file|ref={{cn|date=March 2018}}|fix=
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# Go to the installation folder
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# Open <code>SierraLauncher.ini</code>
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# Find <code>Game1Cmd=</code> and replace line with <code>Game1Cmd= -no3d -doublebuffer -scrolldist:0 -scrollfps:70</code>
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}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Use Aqrit's DDrawFix for Infinity Engine games|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=755396888|title=Fix for slowdown on Windows 10|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
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# Download [http://bitpatch.com/ie_ddrawfix.html ie-ddrawfix.zip]
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# Open the archive and navigate to <code>wined3d</code>
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# Extract the contents of the folder to <code>{{p|game}}/Arcanum</code>
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# If prompted, click yes to replace <code>ddraw.dll</code>
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}}
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===Launches with black screen===
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{{Fixbox|description=If you use third-party tools like Rivatuner Statistics Server (RTSS), deactivate it.}}
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==Other information==
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===API===
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{{API
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|direct3d versions      =
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|direct3d notes        =
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|directdraw versions    = 7.0
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|directdraw notes      =
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|opengl versions        =
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|opengl notes          =
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|glide versions        =
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|glide notes            =
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|software mode          =
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|software mode notes    =
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|mantle support        =
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|mantle support notes  =
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|metal support          =
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|metal support notes    =
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|vulkan versions        =
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|vulkan notes          =
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|dos modes              =
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|dos modes notes        =
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|shader model versions  =
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|shader model notes    =
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
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|windows 64-bit exe    = false
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|windows arm app        = unknown
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|windows exe notes      =
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|macos intel 32-bit app =
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|macos intel 64-bit app =
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|macos arm app          = unknown
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|macos app notes        =
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|linux 32-bit executable=
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|linux 64-bit executable=
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|linux arm app          = unknown
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|linux executable notes =
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}}
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===Middleware===
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{{Middleware
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|multiplayer      = World Opponent Network
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|multiplayer notes=
 
}}
 
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|OSfamily = Windows
  
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|minOS    = 95
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|minOS    = 95, 98, ME, 2000
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|minproc  = Intel Pentium II
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|minCPU  = Intel Pentium II 300 MHz
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|minmem   = 64 MB
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|minRAM   = 64 MB
 
|minHD    = 1.2 GB
 
|minHD    = 1.2 GB
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|minGPU  = VGA Card w/ 8 MB RAM
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{{References}}
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{{GOG.com Enhancement Project}}

Revision as of 10:43, 16 January 2024

Arcanum:
Of Steamworks & Magick Obscura
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Developers
Troika Games
Publishers
Sierra Entertainment
Activision
Release dates
Windows August 21, 2001
Reception
Metacritic 81
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time, Turn-based
Perspectives Bird's-eye view, Isometric
Controls Point and select
Genres RPG
Themes Fantasy, Industrial Age, Steampunk
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Arcanum: Of Steamworks & Magick Obscura is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view and isometric RPG game.

General information

Terra Arcanum Forum - a large fansite
GOG.com Community Discussions
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
 SecuROM 4 DRM disc check. Released on 2 CDs.
Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
 Patched to official patch v1.0.7.4.
Windows
Steam
DRM-free after installation through Steam client (notes may include more details)
Windows
A demo is available from Archive.org and PCGames.de.

Essential improvements

Patches

Official patch

1.0.7.4. Not needed for the GOG.com release.

Multiverse Edition

Complete overhaul with all the patches listed in this article, as well as others, bundled together in one installer that offers a lot of options.
For a widescreen monitor, it is recommended to use a 1366x768 resolution. Higher values can make the UI and dialogue difficult to see.
Arcanum Multiverse Edition [ENG] by the Multiverse Team.

Unofficial patch

Highly improved townmaps and soundtracks (from the vanilla 128kbit/sec to 320 kbit/sec) can be found alongside this patch.
Not compatible with older savegames.
200611 (2.0.2) by Drog Black Tooth. Highly recommended bug fixes.

High Resolution Patch

If you are unable to pan the camera past the edge of the screen with the high resolution patch enabled, add -scrolldist:0 -scrollfps:70 to the target line in the shortcut of the game.
The High Resolution Patch is already included in the Unofficial Arcanum Patch. For a separate installer check out 1.5 by Drog Black Tooth. Allows any user-set resolution, UI tweaks, larger fonts.

Game data

Game options
Game options

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\arcanum.cfg[Note 1]
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/500810/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\modules\Arcanum\Save\[Note 1]
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/500810/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud

Video

Video options
Video options

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
 Use the High Resolution Patch.
Multi-monitor
 
Ultra-widescreen
 
4K Ultra HD
 
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
See Windowed.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS

Windowed

Set windowed mode[citation needed]
  1. Download and install the unofficial patch
  2. Add -Window in the target line of your Arcanum shortcut
If the game stops responding with windowed mode[citation needed]
  1. Go to the installation folder and find ddraw.dll and rename it to draw.dll.old or something like that.
  2. Launch the game and this should solve the problem with the game not responding.

Input

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
For hotkeys, see here.
Mouse acceleration
No option. Follows Windows default behavior.
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Controller types

Audio

Sound options
Sound options

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Effects, voice and music
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
German
Retail only. Patch for digital release here.
Polish
Retail only. Patch for digital release here.
Russian
Grand Fix Download and Readme
Spanish
Fan translation by Clan Dlan, download.

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
LAN play
8 Co-op, Versus
Online play
8 Co-op, Versus
The official WON servers were shut down on November 1, 2008.[1]

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting

VR support

3D modes State Notes
vorpX
2D
Game is 2D only. Play 2D with DGVoodoo2 and vorpx default DGVoodoo2 profile.

Issues fixed

Files not installed properly

Recommended to avoid default installation folder, as this can lead to issues where certain files are not properly installed.
Run installed as administrator[citation needed]

When running the installer, be sure to right-click on the .exe, and select "Run as Administrator".

Loading screen freezing

Freezing known to happen on systems with multi-core CPUs.[citation needed]
Set CPU affinity[citation needed]

Setting CPU affinity should solve this problem. Create a shortcut, and in the shortcut's "Target" field, insert %WINDIR%\System32\cmd.exe /C start "ARCANUM" /D "C:\ARCANUM" /high /affinity 1 "C:\ARCANUM\arcanum.exe" Be sure to replace C:\ARCANUM with your actual Arcanum installation folder. If needed, you can add additional command-line parameters to the end.

Graphical issues

Set target field[citation needed]

Adding -no3d -doublebuffer to the end of your Arcanum shortcut's "Target" field.

Delete or rename ddraw.dll[citation needed]

Delete or rename ddraw.dll.

Performance issues

Modify the SierraLauncher.ini file[citation needed]
  1. Go to the installation folder
  2. Open SierraLauncher.ini
  3. Find Game1Cmd= and replace line with Game1Cmd= -no3d -doublebuffer -scrolldist:0 -scrollfps:70
Use Aqrit's DDrawFix for Infinity Engine games[2]
  1. Download ie-ddrawfix.zip
  2. Open the archive and navigate to wined3d
  3. Extract the contents of the folder to <path-to-game>/Arcanum
  4. If prompted, click yes to replace ddraw.dll

Launches with black screen

If you use third-party tools like Rivatuner Statistics Server (RTSS), deactivate it.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
DirectDraw 7.0
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Multiplayer World Opponent Network

System requirements

Windows
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 95, 98, ME, 2000
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium II 300 MHz
System memory (RAM) 64 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 1.2 GB
Video card (GPU) VGA capable Card
8 MB of VRAM


Notes

  1. ↑ 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. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References