Difference between revisions of "Balls of Steel"
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===StickyKeys keeps re-enabling=== | ===StickyKeys keeps re-enabling=== | ||
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Rebind the keys or replace the launcher inside game's folder|ref=<ref>[ | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Rebind the keys or replace the launcher inside game's folder|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/support/balls_of_steel/default_controls_and_windows_sticky_keys GOG.com support - Default controls and Windows 'Sticky Keys']</ref>}} |
:Download the replacement launcher from [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/238-balls-of-steel-sticky-keys-fix/ PCGamingWiki repository] and replace the old one inside the installation folder. Otherwise flippers can be rebound to other keys. | :Download the replacement launcher from [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/238-balls-of-steel-sticky-keys-fix/ PCGamingWiki repository] and replace the old one inside the installation folder. Otherwise flippers can be rebound to other keys. | ||
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===Slowdown in Scrolling table view=== | ===Slowdown in Scrolling table view=== | ||
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Run in Windows XP compatibility mode|ref=<ref>[ | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Run in Windows XP compatibility mode|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/balls_of_steel/game_slows_down_in_scrolling_view_sometimes/post12 GOG.com forums - Game slows down in scrolling view sometimes]</ref>}} |
:# Right-click the shortcut for the game, choose Properties and then Compatibility tab. | :# Right-click the shortcut for the game, choose Properties and then Compatibility tab. | ||
:# Change Compatibility Mode to Windows XP SP3. | :# Change Compatibility Mode to Windows XP SP3. | ||
Revision as of 01:33, 24 February 2016
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| Developers | |
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| Wildfire Studios | |
| Publishers | |
| 3D Realms | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | December 12, 1997 |
| macOS (OS X) | May 5, 2015[1] |
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General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
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- No longer sold digitally due to licensing issues.[2]
Essential improvements
- Ignore these if you have GOG.com version.
Patches
Patches are available to fix various issues. An unofficial v1.3c is also available.
BOS Loader
- Adds windowed mode, bilinear filtering and Direct3D renderer.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/358430/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
Template:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/358430/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Cloud |
Video settings
General settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | 4 | Hot seat |
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| LAN play | ||||
| Online play | ||||
Issues fixed
StickyKeys keeps re-enabling
| Instructions |
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Slowdown in Scrolling table view
| Instructions |
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| Instructions |
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System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7, 8 | |
| Processor (CPU) | 1.8 GHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 100 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | DirectX 7 compatible | DirectX 9 compatible |
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 (358430) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.