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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes|Singleplayer, Multiplayer}} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes|Singleplayer, Multiplayer}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing|Real-time, Turn-based}} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing|Real-time, Turn-based}} | ||
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|igdb = arcanum-of-steamworks-and-magick-obscura | |igdb = arcanum-of-steamworks-and-magick-obscura | ||
| + | |lutris = arcanum | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| − | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 4498 |
|wikipedia = Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura | |wikipedia = Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura | ||
|winehq = 2446 | |winehq = 2446 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | + | {{Introduction | |
| − | {{ | + | |introduction = |
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| + | |release history = | ||
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| + | |current state = | ||
| + | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|4}} disc check. | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|4}} disc check. Released on 2 CDs. | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | arcanum_of_steamworks_and_magick_obscura | DRM-free | Patched to official patch v1.0.7.4. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | arcanum_of_steamworks_and_magick_obscura | DRM-free | Patched to official patch v1.0.7.4. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 500810 | DRM-Free | | | Windows }} | {{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]. | |
| − | A demo is available [https://www.pcgames.de/Arcanum-Spiel-18112/Downloads/Arcanum-spielbare-Demoversion-9832/ | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
| + | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
| − | |notes = Retail only | + | |notes = Retail only. Patch for digital release [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/225-arcanum-german-patch/ here]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|language = Polish | |language = Polish | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = limited |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
| − | |notes = Retail only. | + | |notes = Retail only. Patch for digital release [https://www.moddb.com/mods/spolszczenie-arcanum/downloads/arcanum-uap20pl here]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Russian |
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = hackable |
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = hackable |
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
| − | |notes = | + | |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 | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Spanish |
|interface = hackable | |interface = hackable | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = hackable | |subtitles = hackable | ||
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = Fan translation by ''Clan Dlan'', [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/11tWAzMhHlqViybnb2j3sW1xQyL-tYQ61?usp=drive_link download]. |
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play modes = Co-op, Versus | |lan play modes = Co-op, Versus | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
| − | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = 8 | |online play players = 8 | ||
|online play modes = Co-op, Versus | |online play modes = Co-op, Versus | ||
| − | |online play notes = | + | |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 = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Connections | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
| − | |matchmaking = | + | |matchmaking = unknown |
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
| − | |p2p = | + | |p2p = unknown |
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
| − | |dedicated = | + | |dedicated = unknown |
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
| − | |self-hosting = | + | |self-hosting = true |
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
|direct ip = | |direct ip = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Use Aqrit's DDrawFix for Infinity Engine games|ref=<ref> | + | {{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= |
# Download [http://bitpatch.com/ie_ddrawfix.html ie-ddrawfix.zip] | # Download [http://bitpatch.com/ie_ddrawfix.html ie-ddrawfix.zip] | ||
# Open the archive and navigate to <code>wined3d</code> | # Open the archive and navigate to <code>wined3d</code> | ||
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|direct3d versions = | |direct3d versions = | ||
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
| − | |directdraw versions = | + | |directdraw versions = 7.0 |
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
|opengl versions = | |opengl versions = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
===Middleware=== | ===Middleware=== | ||
{{Middleware | {{Middleware | ||
| − | |multiplayer = | + | |multiplayer = World Opponent Network |
| − | |multiplayer notes= | + | |multiplayer notes= |
}} | }} | ||
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==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
Latest revision as of 10:43, 16 January 2024
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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 | |
SecuROM 4 DRM disc check. Released on 2 CDs. | |
|
| GOG.com | |
Patched to official patch v1.0.7.4. | |
|
| Steam | |
|
- 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:70to 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
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
| 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] |
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| If the game stops responding with windowed mode[citation needed] |
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|
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
| 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 |
Graphical issues
| Set target field[citation needed] |
|---|
|
Adding |
| Delete or rename ddraw.dll[citation needed] |
|---|
|
Delete or rename |
Performance issues
| Modify the SierraLauncher.ini file[citation needed] |
|---|
|
| Use Aqrit's DDrawFix for Infinity Engine games[2] |
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Launches with black screen
| If you use third-party tools like Rivatuner Statistics Server (RTSS), deactivate it. |
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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
- ↑ 1.0 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%\VirtualStoreon 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 (500810) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Announcement: Sierra Game Servers Closing Down
- ↑ Fix for slowdown on Windows 10 - last accessed on May 2023