Difference between revisions of "Drakan: Order of the Flame"
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{{mm}} [http://www.arokhslair.net/forum/ Arokh's Lair Forum] - The only Drakan forum. Not very lively. | {{mm}} [http://www.arokhslair.net/forum/ Arokh's Lair Forum] - The only Drakan forum. Not very lively. | ||
{{mm}} [https://github.com/Zalasus/opendrakan OpenDrakan] - Open-source recreation of Surreal Software's Riot Engine. Project is still in an early stage. | {{mm}} [https://github.com/Zalasus/opendrakan OpenDrakan] - Open-source recreation of Surreal Software's Riot Engine. Project is still in an early stage. | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://www.mobygames.com/game/drakan-order-of-the-flame MobyGames entry] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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{{ii}} This game is not available digitally. | {{ii}} This game is not available digitally. | ||
− | {{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/130-drakan-order-of-the-flame-demo/ Demo] available ([http://download.cnet.com/Drakan-Order-of-the-Flame-demo/3000-2095_4-10029957.html | + | {{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/130-drakan-order-of-the-flame-demo/ Demo] available ([http://www.arokhslair.net/wp/downloads/ mirror1 (4th link)]/[https://download.cnet.com/Drakan-Order-of-the-Flame-demo/3000-2095_4-10029957.html mirror2]/[http://www.oldgames.sk/en/game/drakan/download/8198/ mirror3]/[https://archive.org/details/DrakanOrderOfTheFlame mirror4]) |
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
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===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
====Patch 445==== | ====Patch 445==== | ||
− | ([http://www.arokhslair.net/downloads | + | ([http://www.arokhslair.net/wp/downloads/ Arokh's Lair (3rd link)]/[https://www.moddb.com/games/drakan-order-of-the-flame/downloads/drakan-patch-v445 Mod DB]) |
{{++}} Removes CD-Check from the game. | {{++}} Removes CD-Check from the game. | ||
===Unofficial Patches=== | ===Unofficial Patches=== | ||
====[http://www.arokhslair.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=3765 AiO Unofficial Patch (377/447)]==== | ====[http://www.arokhslair.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=3765 AiO Unofficial Patch (377/447)]==== | ||
− | ([http://www.arokhslair.net/wp/downloads/ Arokh's Lair (2nd link)]/[https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2DPRdP0LBDGOXV0ZVR3d1pfbU0 Google Drive]/[ | + | ([http://www.arokhslair.net/wp/downloads/ Arokh's Lair (2nd link)]/[https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2DPRdP0LBDGOXV0ZVR3d1pfbU0 Google Drive]/[https://www.moddb.com/games/drakan-order-of-the-flame/downloads/drakan-aio-unofficial-patch Mod DB]) |
{{ii}} Contains all previous patches. | {{ii}} Contains all previous patches. | ||
{{++}} Improves stability of game and level editor. | {{++}} Improves stability of game and level editor. | ||
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====[http://www.arokhslair.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=4286 Drakan Community Patch]==== | ====[http://www.arokhslair.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=4286 Drakan Community Patch]==== | ||
− | ([http://www.arokhslair.net/downloads | + | ([http://www.arokhslair.net/wp/downloads/ Arokh's Lair (1st link)]) |
{{ii}} Uses AiO Patch as base with additional fixes. | {{ii}} Uses AiO Patch as base with additional fixes. | ||
{{++}} Contains all fan made singleplayer & multiplayer levels and mods. | {{++}} Contains all fan made singleplayer & multiplayer levels and mods. | ||
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===Modifications=== | ===Modifications=== | ||
====[http://drakan.eu/ Drakan: 10th Anniversary]==== | ====[http://drakan.eu/ Drakan: 10th Anniversary]==== | ||
− | + | ([http://drakan.eu/download.html Project Site]/[http://www.arokhslair.net/wp/downloads/ Arokh's Lair (8th link)]/[https://www.moddb.com/mods/drakan-10th-anniversary/downloads/drakan-10th-anniversary Mod DB]) | |
+ | {{ii}} Fixes the majority of known bugs and adds new graphic effects based on an additional DirectX 9 rendering engine. | ||
{{--}} Deprecated and abandoned. Causes various graphical glitches. Use dgVoodoo 2 wrapper (included with [[#Drakan Community Patch|Drakan Community Patch]]) instead. | {{--}} Deprecated and abandoned. Causes various graphical glitches. Use dgVoodoo 2 wrapper (included with [[#Drakan Community Patch|Drakan Community Patch]]) instead. | ||
Revision as of 23:34, 20 September 2018
Developers | |
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Surreal Software | |
Publishers | |
Psygnosis | |
Engines | |
Riot Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | July 14, 1999 |
Key points
- Use Drakan Community Patch to install and run the game on modern systems.
- Riot Engine Level Editor, 3D modeler and export plug-ins for 3D modeling tools are available for making custom content.
General information
- Arokh's Lair
- Arokh's Lair Forum - The only Drakan forum. Not very lively.
- OpenDrakan - Open-source recreation of Surreal Software's Riot Engine. Project is still in an early stage.
- MobyGames entry
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Disc check; install the latest patch to play without the CD. |
- This game is not available digitally.
- Demo available (mirror1 (4th link)/mirror2/mirror3/mirror4)
Essential improvements
Patches
Patch 445
(Arokh's Lair (3rd link)/Mod DB)
- Removes CD-Check from the game.
Unofficial Patches
AiO Unofficial Patch (377/447)
(Arokh's Lair (2nd link)/Google Drive/Mod DB)
- Contains all previous patches.
- Improves stability of game and level editor.
- Fixes multiplayer problems on modern Windows and Wine.
- Adds widescreen fixes.
Drakan Community Patch
- Uses AiO Patch as base with additional fixes.
- Contains all fan made singleplayer & multiplayer levels and mods.
- Recommended for playing multiplayer. Includes various fixes for community made levels and restores balance.
Modifications
Drakan: 10th Anniversary
(Project Site/Arokh's Lair (8th link)/Mod DB)
- Fixes the majority of known bugs and adds new graphic effects based on an additional DirectX 9 rendering engine.
- Deprecated and abandoned. Causes various graphical glitches. Use dgVoodoo 2 wrapper (included with Drakan Community Patch) instead.
Developer mode
- This allows you to select and play player-created levels when you select New Game in the main menu.
Enable Developer Mode[citation needed] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Drakan.cfg[Note 1] |
- AiO Patch changes the default path to
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Drakan\Drakan.cfg
.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Saves\[Note 1] |
- AiO Patch changes the default path to
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Drakan\Saves\
. Patch specific config is stored inArokh.ini
.
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 12 | |||
Online play | 12 |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 27045, 27046, 27910 |
UDP | 27045, 27046, 27910 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
Crash after exiting the level "Alwarren"
Install AiO Patch[1] |
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Notes
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 6, 9 | D3D9 renderer is provided by Drakan: 10th Anniversary mod. |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Multiplayer | MPlayer.com |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 166 MHz | Intel Pentium II 233 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | 64 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 320 MB | 400 MB |
Video card (GPU) | 4 MB of VRAM DirectX 6.1 compatible | 8 MB of VRAM DirectX 7 compatible |
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%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ Arokh's Lair Forums - Widescreen hack and some other fixes aka AiO Patch - last accessed on 2018-09-19
- "Fixed crash after exiting Alwarren."