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==Issues unresolved== | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
===Original Windows executables do not run/function=== | ===Original Windows executables do not run/function=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The following fix will allow the 3D accelerated executables to launch successfully. However, the main menu and cursor are unusable. The opening cutscene is also choppy | ||
+ | {{ii}} The fix was tested for the GOG.com release | ||
+ | {{--}} Even with this partial fix, the software rendered executables ({{code|keeper95.exe}} and {{code|deeper95.exe}}) will not run at all | ||
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+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Add partial compatibility (GOG.com release)|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=ThatOneReaper|date=November 19, 2016|comment=}}</ref>}} | ||
+ | # Download and setup [http://dege.freeweb.hu/ dgVoodoo 2]. | ||
+ | # Once the initial setup is done, go to the {{code|MS}} subfolder. | ||
+ | # Copy the {{code|D3DImm.dll}} and {{code|DDraw.dll}} files and paste them into {{code|{{p|game}}}}. | ||
+ | # Afterwards, download the [[#Direct3D Patch|Direct3D Patch]] (alternate download) and extract its contents to {{code|{{p|game}}}}. | ||
+ | # Next, open {{code|KEEPER.CFG}} with Notepad or other text editor. | ||
+ | # Change the value of {{code|INSTALL_PATH}} from {{code|C:\}} to {{code|{{p|game}}}}. | ||
+ | #* When the DOS version wants to be used again, revert {{code|INSTALL_PATH}} back to {{code|C:\}} to avoid issues. | ||
+ | # Save the changes made to the file. | ||
+ | # Run either {{code|keepd3d.exe}} (base game) or {{code|deepd3d.exe}} (The Deeper Dungeons expansion). | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== |
Revision as of 17:49, 19 November 2016
Developers | |
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Bullfrog Productions | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Release dates | |
DOS | June 26, 1997 |
Windows | June 26, 1997 |
macOS (OS X) | October 18, 2012 |
Dungeon Keeper | |
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Dungeon Keeper | 1997 |
Dungeon Keeper 2 | 1999 |
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Dungeon Keeper Wiki
- keeperFX, a fan made expansion
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
GOG.com | Dungeon Keeper Gold. DOS version pre-packaged with DOSBox.[1] | |||
Origin |
Version differences
Dungeon Keeper Gold Edition
An enhanced version of the game that comes with the base game, The Deeper Dungeons expansion, the Direct3D Patch, official level editor, and exclusive desktop theme pack.
GOG.com release
A cut down version of the pack which only includes pre-configured DOS versions of the base game and The Deeper Dungeons expansion. All other extras are not present.
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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The Deeper Dungeons |
Essential improvements
Patches
Direct3D Patch
- For the Windows version only
- The official patcher is not compatible with the GOG.com release
An official patch that adds 3D acceleration support to the game and its expansion.
It can be downloaded from KeeperKlan.
An alternate version of the patch is available if there are issues with the original patcher.
Mods
KeeperFX
- KeeperFX CCP - Campaigns Consolidation Project is an unofficial expansion which aims to build all unofficial campaigns into the game
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Save game data location
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Origin |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Dutch | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Swedish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 4 | Versus |
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Online play |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Issues unresolved
Original Windows executables do not run/function
- The following fix will allow the 3D accelerated executables to launch successfully. However, the main menu and cursor are unusable. The opening cutscene is also choppy
- The fix was tested for the GOG.com release
- Even with this partial fix, the software rendered executables (
keeper95.exe
anddeeper95.exe
) will not run at all
Instructions |
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Issues fixed
Installing under modern Windows
- The game installer is 16-bit only, making it impossible to install the game without a 3rd party solution.
Instructions |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 5 | |
DirectDraw | 3 | [citation needed] |
Software renderer | ||
DOS video modes | VGA, SVGA |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | Miles Sound System | |
Cutscenes | Smacker Video Technology |
System requirements
DOS | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 6.2 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel 486 | |
System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Video card (GPU) | VGA, SVGA 1 MB of VRAM |
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 150 MHz | Intel Pentium 200 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | 32 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 5 MB | 300 MB |
Video card (GPU) | 4 MB of VRAM DirectX 3.0 compatible | DirectX 5.0 compatible |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.6.8 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core Duo 2 GHz+ | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 200 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM |
References
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- Windows
- OS X
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