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===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
The latest retail patch is [http://www.darklands.net/files/files.shtml .07 Patch]. Patches do not integrate the previous patches and must be installed in order. The GOG.com version already has this patch. | The latest retail patch is [http://www.darklands.net/files/files.shtml .07 Patch]. Patches do not integrate the previous patches and must be installed in order. The GOG.com version already has this patch. | ||
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===Utilities=== | ===Utilities=== | ||
{{ii}} [https://xa.yimg.com/df/darklands/_Darklands+all-in-one+Chart.xls?token=qIp5v7gW1_ShYwtsuqno0BmNAgSjiWPLoGG6NAHddvQnYpTM-EoMHWit3TX2McusQXYqwoWbyp116H3oivlOTACU1Alph583gqT4GGOw5jnR8iyYdfoLR7RE3MbieJ7beYY&type=download Darklands All-in-One Chart ] v1.0 by bongo64738. An Excel spreadsheet that includes an occupations progression table, city table, potion maker and saints lists. A detailed description can be found [https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/darklands/conversations/topics/9657 here] | {{ii}} [https://xa.yimg.com/df/darklands/_Darklands+all-in-one+Chart.xls?token=qIp5v7gW1_ShYwtsuqno0BmNAgSjiWPLoGG6NAHddvQnYpTM-EoMHWit3TX2McusQXYqwoWbyp116H3oivlOTACU1Alph583gqT4GGOw5jnR8iyYdfoLR7RE3MbieJ7beYY&type=download Darklands All-in-One Chart ] v1.0 by bongo64738. An Excel spreadsheet that includes an occupations progression table, city table, potion maker and saints lists. A detailed description can be found [https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/darklands/conversations/topics/9657 here] | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
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− | {{Game data/row|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/row|Windows|{{P|game}}\DARKLAND.CFG}} |
{{Game data/row|OS X|}} | {{Game data/row|OS X|}} | ||
{{Game data/row|Linux|}} | {{Game data/row|Linux|}} | ||
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==Audio settings== | ==Audio settings== | ||
+ | {{Image|Darklands SoundOptions.png|Sound options from game's config/installation utility}} | ||
{{Audio settings | {{Audio settings | ||
− | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = false |
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
|surround sound = false | |surround sound = false | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
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|fan notes = | |fan notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
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+ | ===Sound problems (GOG.com)=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Use this fix if the audio sounds unusual (e.g. random sounds rather than clashing weapons during combat). | ||
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+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Rename sound files|ref=<ref>[http://www.gog.com/forum/darklands/problems_with_sound Problems with sound, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref>}} | ||
+ | # Rename <code>PSOUND.DLB</code> to <code>PSOUND.DLB.old</code> | ||
+ | # Rename <code>PSOUND.DLC</code> to <code>PSOUND.DLC.old</code> | ||
+ | # Rename <code>PSOUND.DB</code> to <code>PSOUND.DLB</code> | ||
+ | # Rename <code>PSOUND.DC</code> to <code>PSOUND.DLC</code> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = VGA | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |64-bit executable = | ||
+ | |64-bit executable notes= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | ===Simultaneous MT-32 music and SoundBlaster digital speech=== | ||
+ | {{ii}}The game can be modified to support the MT-32 and SoundBlaster simultaneously.<ref>Darklands README.TXT, "SIMULTANEOUS ROLAND & SOUND BLASTER SUPPORT"</ref> | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Rename and overwrite files|}} | ||
+ | # Run DOSBox and mount the game as normal | ||
+ | # Navigate to {{P|game}}. | ||
+ | # Run the following commands: | ||
+ | <code>COPY PSOUND.DLC PSOUND.DC<br/>COPY PSOUND.DLB PSOUND.DB<br/>COPY ASOUND.DLC ASOUND.DC<br/>COPY ASOUND.DLB ASOUND.DB<br/>COPY RSOUND.DLC PSOUND.DLC<br/>COPY RSOUND.DLB PSOUND.DLB<br/>COPY RSOUND.DLC ASOUND.DLC<br/>COPY RSOUND.DLB ASOUND.DLB</code> | ||
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+ | Notes: | ||
+ | * Roland MT-32 music will not be correct unless you configure either a real MT-32 or an MT-32 emulator to run in DOSBox. | ||
+ | * To restore normal functionality, run the following commands in DOSBox: | ||
+ | <code>COPY PSOUND.DLC PSOUND.DC<br/>COPY PSOUND.DLB PSOUND.DB<br/>COPY ASOUND.DLC ASOUND.DC<br/>COPY ASOUND.DLB ASOUND.DB<br/>COPY RSOUND.DLC PSOUND.DLC<br/>COPY RSOUND.DLB PSOUND.DLB<br/>COPY RSOUND.DLC ASOUND.DLC<br/>COPY RSOUND.DLB ASOUND.DLB | ||
+ | </code> | ||
}} | }} | ||
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Developers | |
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MicroProse | |
Release dates | |
DOS | 1992 |
Windows | October 13, 2011[1] |
macOS (OS X) | May 9, 2013[2] |
Linux | July 24, 2014[3] |
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- Darklands Yahoo! group
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Floppies or CD-ROM. Use DOSBox and install the .07 Patch. | |||
GOG.com | Pre-packaged with DOSBox.[4] | |||
Steam | Pre-packaged with DOSBox.[5] |
Essential improvements
Patches
The latest retail patch is .07 Patch. Patches do not integrate the previous patches and must be installed in order. The GOG.com version already has this patch.
Utilities
- Darklands All-in-One Chart v1.0 by bongo64738. An Excel spreadsheet that includes an occupations progression table, city table, potion maker and saints lists. A detailed description can be found here
- Darklands Quest Lister v.1.1 by Michael Petzold: Enables you to generate a list of your current quests from a save file. Very useful as this is the only non-manual way to track such quests.
- Darklands Map Tool by Savcho Savchev: Flash based; enables you to find towns from a clickable list. There is also a live online version.
- Darklands Saints Tool by Savcho Savchev: Flash based; enables you to view details of saints from a clickable list. Also allows you to view which saints offer particular benefits (for example, travel by water). There is also a live online version.
- Darklands Alchemy Tool by Savcho Savchev: Flash based; enables you to view details of potions from a clickable list, showing the required ingredients, quality, and risk involved. There is also a live online version.
- Character Editor v2.2 by Dan Collins ("jugglindan)": Enables you to edit characters' stats and appearances.
- Darklands Monetary Converter v1.1 by Jerry "Deth-B0y" Kelly: Enables you to convert "complex" monetary amounts (expressed in Florins, Groschen and Peffenigs) to "simple" monetary amounts (expressed in Peffenigs only) and vice versa.
- World Regeneration Tool by Dan Collins ("jugglindan)": Enables you to randomise and regenerate an existing world by rebuilding destroyed villages and other locations. Can also shuffle the world by altering the random seed used by the game to calculate item availability in various locations (saints, ingredients etc.). The seed also determines which villages and castles are good or evil.
- City Tracker Spreadsheet v1.0 by Paul Moloney: An Excel spreadsheet containing a row for each city in Darklands, showing hardcoded values (such as map coordinates, quality of blacksmith, bowyer and so on) with empty fields to fill with values particular to your instance of the game (for example, saints, formulae and physician quality).
- Darklands Editor v1.1 by Steven J. Cotellesse: Enables you to edit characters' stats (older than the Character Editor by Dan Collins and not as fully featured)
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
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System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/327930/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
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System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/327930/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
German |
Issues fixed
Sound problems (GOG.com)
- Use this fix if the audio sounds unusual (e.g. random sounds rather than clashing weapons during combat).
Instructions |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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DOS video modes | VGA |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | |||
Linux |
Simultaneous MT-32 music and SoundBlaster digital speech
- The game can be modified to support the MT-32 and SoundBlaster simultaneously.[6]
Instructions |
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System requirements
DOS | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | DOS 5.0 | |
Processor (CPU) | IBM 386, 486 & compatibles | |
System memory (RAM) | 2 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 22 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | VGA graphics |
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.8 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 82 MB | 82 MB |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 7 compatible | DirectX 9 compatible |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.6.8 (Snow Leopard) or later | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2GHz+ | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM |
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 (327930) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ New release: Darklands ● GOG.com
- ↑ Mac Game Update: 10 New Classic Additions ● GOG.com
- ↑ GOG.com Now Supports Linux! ● GOG.com
- ↑ List of GOG games using DOSBox, page 2 - Forum - GOG.com
- ↑ Darklands · AppID: 327930 · Steam Database
- ↑ Darklands README.TXT, "SIMULTANEOUS ROLAND & SOUND BLASTER SUPPORT"
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