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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Psygnosis}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Psygnosis}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Imagineer|Japan|ref=<ref name="jap">{{Refurl|url=https://pc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/article/20000315/game.htm|title=PC Watch - Drakan: Order of The Flame - Complete Japanese Edition review|date=2020-04-12}}</ref>}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Riot Engine}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Riot Engine}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 14, 1999}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 14, 1999}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |steam appid side = |
+ | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |gogcom id side = | ||
+ | |official site= | ||
+ | |hltb = 12358 | ||
+ | |igdb = drakan-order-of-the-flame | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = drakan-order-of-the-flame | ||
|wikipedia = Drakan: Order of the Flame | |wikipedia = Drakan: Order of the Flame | ||
|winehq = 123 | |winehq = 123 | ||
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Use [[#Drakan Community Patch|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. | {{++}} Riot Engine Level Editor, 3D modeler and export plug-ins for 3D modeling tools are available for making custom content. | ||
+ | {{--}} MPlayer.com online services have been shut down. Use alternative master server list provided by [[#Drakan Community Patch|Drakan Community Patch]]. | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{mm}} [http://www.arokhslair.net Arokh's Lair] | {{mm}} [http://www.arokhslair.net Arokh's Lair] | ||
{{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. | + | {{mm}} [https://github.com/Zalasus/opendrakan OpenDrakan] - Open-source recreation of Surreal Software's Riot Engine. Project is still in an early stage. |
− | |||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | Disc check; install the latest [[# | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | Disc check; install the latest [[#Patch 445|patch]] to play without the CD. | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
{{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/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. | |
− | === | + | ===Unofficial Patches=== |
− | + | ====[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]/[https://www.moddb.com/games/drakan-order-of-the-flame/downloads/drakan-aio-unofficial-patch Mod DB]) | |
− | + | {{ii}} Contains all previous patches. | |
− | + | {{++}} Improves stability of game and level editor. | |
+ | {{++}} Fixes crash after selecting difficulty and multiplayer disconnect bug on modern operating systems. | ||
+ | {{++}} Adds widescreen fixes. | ||
− | === | + | ====[http://www.arokhslair.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=4286 Drakan Community Patch]==== |
− | ====Drakan: 10th Anniversary==== | + | ([http://www.arokhslair.net/wp/downloads/ Arokh's Lair (1st link)]) |
− | + | {{ii}} Uses AiO Patch as a base with additional fixes. | |
+ | {{++}} Contains all fan-made singleplayer & multiplayer levels. | ||
+ | {{++}} Recommended for playing multiplayer as all community hosted servers are compatible only with this patch. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Modifications=== | ||
+ | ====[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 graphical glitches and low frame rates. Use dgVoodoo 2 wrapper (included with [[#Drakan Community Patch|Drakan Community Patch]]) instead. | ||
===Developer mode=== | ===Developer mode=== | ||
{{ii}} This allows you to select and play player-created levels when you select New Game in the main menu. | {{ii}} This allows you to select and play player-created levels when you select New Game in the main menu. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Enable | + | {{Fixbox|description=Enable Developer Mode|ref={{cn|date=May 2017}}|fix= |
# Hold {{key|Shift}} while opening the game via double clicking the game icon. | # Hold {{key|Shift}} while opening the game via double clicking the game icon. | ||
# In the Riot Engine Options window, click the Developer tab. | # In the Riot Engine Options window, click the Developer tab. | ||
− | # | + | # Check <code>Enable Developer Mode</code>. Now click OK to start Drakan. |
− | # To select difficulty, hold {{key|Ctrl}} when you click New Game, otherwise | + | # To select difficulty, hold {{key|Ctrl}} when you click New Game, otherwise it defaults to Normal difficulty. |
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\Drakan.cfg}} |
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} [[#AiO Unofficial Patch (377/447)|AiO Patch]] changes the default path to <code>{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Drakan\Drakan.cfg</code>. Patch specific config is stored in <code>Arokh.ini</code>. | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Saves}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Saves\}} |
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} [[#AiO Unofficial Patch (377/447)|AiO Patch]] changes the default path to <code>{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Drakan\Saves\</code>. | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Drakan Order of the Flame External Graphics.png|External graphics settings.}} | {{Image|Drakan Order of the Flame External Graphics.png|External graphics settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Drakan Order of the Flame Graphics.png|In-game graphics settings.}} | {{Image|Drakan Order of the Flame Graphics.png|In-game graphics settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
− | |full controller = | + | |full controller = false |
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
|controller remap = true | |controller remap = true | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Drakan Order of the Flame External Sound.png|External sound settings.}} | {{Image|Drakan Order of the Flame External Sound.png|External sound settings.}} | ||
− | {{ | + | {{Audio |
− | |||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = It mutes unless Creative ALchemy is used to restore 3D sound and EAX. | |mute on focus lost notes = It mutes unless Creative ALchemy is used to restore 3D sound and EAX. | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
− | |eax support notes = A3D 1.0<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20000229220515/http://www.vortexofsound.com/techhelp/gm_drak.htm Games tech help: Drakan: Order of the Flame - Vortex of Sound (retrieved)]</ref> | + | |eax support notes = EAX 1.0 & A3D 1.0<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20000229220515/http://www.vortexofsound.com/techhelp/gm_drak.htm Games tech help: Drakan: Order of the Flame - Vortex of Sound (retrieved)]</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
+ | <gallery> | ||
+ | Drakan Order of the Flame Audio.png|In-game audio settings. | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
{{L10n|content= | {{L10n|content= | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Japanese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |ref = <ref name="jap"/> | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Network== | ==Network== | ||
+ | {{Image|Drakan Order of the Flame Network.png|In-game network settings.}} | ||
{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
|local play = | |local play = | ||
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|tcp = 27045, 27046, 27910 | |tcp = 27045, 27046, 27910 | ||
|udp = 27045, 27046, 27910 | |udp = 27045, 27046, 27910 | ||
− | |upnp = | + | |upnp = unknown |
}} | }} | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | ===Crash after exiting the | + | ===Crash after exiting the level "Alwarren"=== |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Install [http://www.arokhslair.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=3765 AiO Patch | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install [[#AiO Unofficial Patch (377/447)|AiO Patch]]|ref=<ref>{{Refsnip|url=http://www.arokhslair.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=3765|title=Arokh's Lair Forums - Widescreen hack and some other fixes aka AiO Patch|date=2018-09-19|snippet=Fixed crash after exiting Alwarren.}}</ref>|fix= |
− | {{ii}} If this doesn't work, | + | '''Notes''' |
+ | {{ii}} If this doesn't work, disable Dithering from the Graphics tab in the Riot Engine Options and then enable it again after getting out of Alwarren. Dithering is useless except on ancient hardware that couldn't support 32-bit color modes. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 6.1 | + | |direct3d versions = 6.1, 9 |
− | |direct3d notes = | + | |direct3d notes = D3D9 renderer is provided by [[#Drakan: 10th Anniversary|Drakan: 10th Anniversary]] mod. |
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |wing = | ||
+ | |wing notes = | ||
|opengl versions = | |opengl versions = | ||
|opengl notes = | |opengl notes = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|cutscenes notes = | |cutscenes notes = | ||
|multiplayer = MPlayer.com | |multiplayer = MPlayer.com | ||
− | |multiplayer notes= | + | |multiplayer notes= Mplayer.com services were taken offline in 2001. |
+ | |anticheat = | ||
+ | |anticheat notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 08:53, 11 May 2020
Developers | |
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Surreal Software | |
Publishers | |
Psygnosis | |
Japan | Imagineer[1] |
Engines | |
Riot Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | July 14, 1999 |
Taxonomy | |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action |
Themes | Fantasy |
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.
- MPlayer.com online services have been shut down. Use alternative master server list provided by Drakan Community Patch.
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.
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 crash after selecting difficulty and multiplayer disconnect bug on modern operating systems.
- Adds widescreen fixes.
Drakan Community Patch
- Uses AiO Patch as a base with additional fixes.
- Contains all fan-made singleplayer & multiplayer levels.
- Recommended for playing multiplayer as all community hosted servers are compatible only with this patch.
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 graphical glitches and low frame rates. 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] |
---|
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Drakan.cfg[Note 1] |
- AiO Patch changes the default path to
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Drakan\Drakan.cfg
. Patch specific config is stored inArokh.ini
.
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Saves\[Note 1] |
- AiO Patch changes the default path to
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Drakan\Saves\
.
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Use AiO Patch for proper widescreen adjustment. | ||
Multi-monitor | Use AiO Patch for proper widescreen adjustment. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Use AiO Patch to set the FOV multiplier. | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Use AiO Patch. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Can be forced via driver settings, but it corrupts fonts. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS | Preferred frame rate for glitch-free experience. | ||
120+ FPS | Can be run this fast, but is not recommended due to physics and visual glitches (eg. invisible flame on flaming swords). |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | Only in menus if Enhance pointer precision setting is enabled in Windows. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
---|
XInput-compatible controllers |
---|
PlayStation controllers |
---|
Generic/other controllers |
---|
Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | It mutes unless Creative ALchemy is used to restore 3D sound and EAX. | |
EAX support | EAX 1.0 & A3D 1.0[2] |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | [1] | |||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 12 | |||
Online play | 12 |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
---|---|
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[3] |
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Notes
|
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 6, 9 | D3D9 renderer is provided by Drakan: 10th Anniversary mod. |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Multiplayer | MPlayer.com | Mplayer.com services were taken offline in 2001. |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 PC Watch - Drakan: Order of The Flame - Complete Japanese Edition review - last accessed on 2020-04-12
- ↑ Games tech help: Drakan: Order of the Flame - Vortex of Sound (retrieved)
- ↑ Arokh's Lair Forums - Widescreen hack and some other fixes aka AiO Patch - last accessed on 2018-09-19
- "Fixed crash after exiting Alwarren."