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{{Infobox game/row/porter|Westlake Interactive|OS X}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/porter|Westlake Interactive|OS X}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microsoft Game Studios}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microsoft Game Studios|Retail}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Square Enix|Digital}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|MacSoft|OS X}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|MacSoft|OS X}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|Siege Engine|ref=<ref>[http://ds.heavengames.com/gameinfo/siege_engine.html Dungeon Siege Heaven: Siege Engine]</ref>}}
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|Siege Engine|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://ds.heavengames.com/gameinfo/siege_engine.html|title=Dungeon Siege Heaven: Siege Engine|date=May 2023}}</ref>}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 5, 2002}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 5, 2002}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|May 2, 2003}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|May 2, 2003}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|dungeon-siege|86}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|dungeon-siege|rating}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, Expansion Pack }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Bird's-eye view, Scrolling }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Point and select, Multiple select }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | ARPG }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Fantasy }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Dungeon Siege }}
 
|steam appid  = 39190
 
|steam appid  = 39190
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|gogcom id    =  
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|gogcom id    = 1142020247
 +
|gogcom id side= 1185868626
 +
|official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20020802030407/http://www.dungeonsiege.com/index.shtml
 +
|hltb        = 2956
 +
|lutris      = dungeon-siege
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
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|mobygames    = dungeon-siege
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|mobygames    = 6088
 
|wikipedia    = Dungeon Siege
 
|wikipedia    = Dungeon Siege
 
|winehq      = 770
 
|winehq      = 770
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Series|Dungeon Siege}}
 
  
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'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
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{{ii}} Use <code>bltonly=true</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]] to fix frame rate issues.<ref name="FPS">[https://web.archive.org/web/20150919063123/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2621994 Dungeon Siege 1 Antialiasing + Frame Rate + Widescreen + Multiplayer - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>
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|introduction      =  
 +
 
 +
|release history  =  
 +
 
 +
|current state    =
 +
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
 +
{{GOG.com links|1142020247|dungeon_siege_series|for game series}}
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/39190/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/39190/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
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{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check | {{DRM|SafeDisc|Lite}}. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check | {{DRM|SafeDisc|Lite}}. | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | | | OS X }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | dungeon_siege_collection | DRM-free | Bundled with [[Dungeon Siege II]], [[Dungeon Siege III]], and [[Dungeon Siege III#DLC and expansion packs|Dungeon Siege III: Treasures of the Sun]].<br>Uses GOG's custom DirectDraw wrapper. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | dungeon-siege | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | dungeon-siege | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | dungeon-siege | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | dungeon-siege | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 39190 | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 39190 | DRM-free | DRM-free when run directly from game executable.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Expack3|date=2021-12-13|comment=}}</ref> | | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://archive.org/details/DungeonSiegeDemo Archive.org].
  
 
===Version differences===
 
===Version differences===
 
{{ii}} [[Dungeon Siege: Legends of Aranna]] contains both Dungeon Siege and its main expansion '''Legends of Aranna'''.
 
{{ii}} [[Dungeon Siege: Legends of Aranna]] contains both Dungeon Siege and its main expansion '''Legends of Aranna'''.
 +
{{ii}} The Steam and GOG.com versions have the multiplayer menu disabled. See [[#Network|Network]] for a workaround.
 +
 +
==Monetization==
 +
{{Monetization
 +
|ad-supported          =
 +
|dlc                    =
 +
|expansion pack        = The expansion pack includes new classes, items and a separate campaign.
 +
|freeware              =
 +
|free-to-play          =
 +
|one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
 +
|sponsored              =
 +
|subscription          =
 +
}}
 +
 +
{{DLC|
 +
{{DLC/row| Legends of Aranna | Released in November 2003, this expansion features a new campaign including new items and enemies. | Windows, OS X}}
 +
}}
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 +
===Patches===
 +
* The latest official patch v1.11.1462 is available at [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/1368/7/23631 www.patches-scrolls.de] and at [https://soggi.org/misc/game-patches.htm soggi.org].
 +
 +
===Bonus Pack===
 +
* The Bonus Pack: Yesterhaven is available at [https://soggi.org/misc/game-patches.htm soggi.org] and adds another official multiplayer map.
 +
* The Bonus Pack: Return to Arhok is available at [https://www.nexusmods.com/dungeonsiege1/mods/65 nexusmods] and adds another official singleplayer campaign.
 +
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
−
{{Fixbox|description=Use nointro&#61;true parameter|ref=<ref name="FPS"/>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Run the game with the <code>nointro=true</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref=|fix=
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Use the <code>nointro=true</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]].
 
 
}}
 
}}
−
 
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===Siegelets, maps and mods===
 
−
{{ii}} [http://ds.gemsite.org//web/index.php/maps/GET/detail-1 Yesterheaven] - official bonus multiplayer map for original ''Dungeon Siege'' made by ''Gas Powered Games''. Single player conversion files are available [http://ds.gemsite.org//web/index.php/maps/map-addons/GET/detail-61 here].
 
−
{{ii}} Myros Mod - converts the original ''Utraean Peninsula'' multiplayer map to singleplayer. Conversion files are available [https://www.fileplanet.com/archive/p-22530/Myros-Mod here] or already prepared map can be downloaded [https://www.gameboomers.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/957159/Re:_Misslilo,_do_you_still_hav here].
 
−
{{ii}} [http://www.u5lazarus.com/Downloads.html Utima V: Lazarus] - a remake of ''Ultima V: Warriors of Destiny''.
 
−
{{ii}} [http://u6project.com/wp/?page_id=41 Ultima 6 Project] - a remake of ''Ultima VI: The False Prophet''.
 
−
{{ii}} Many notable fan made siegelets and maps can be downloaded [http://ds.gemsite.org/web/index.php/download here]; [http://ds.gemsite.org//web/index.php/siegelets/GET/detail-60 Mageworld], [http://ds.gemsite.org//web/index.php/siegelets/GET/detail-59 The Elemental], [http://ds.gemsite.org//web/index.php/siegelets/GET/detail-57 Lands Of Hyperborea], [http://ds.gemsite.org//web/index.php/siegelets/GET/detail-55 Copperhead: Retaliation], [http://ds.gemsite.org//web/index.php/maps/GET/detail-88 Realm of Kings].
 
−
{{ii}} [https://www.moddb.com/games/dungeon-siege/addons/dungeon-siege-high-resolution-textures Dungeon Siege high resolution textures] - texture pack made for the original game using AI image upscaling ESRGAN .
 
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Dungeon Siege\DungeonSiege.ini}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Dungeon Siege\Keys\current.gas|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Dungeon Siege\DungeonSiege.ini|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Dungeon Siege\prefs.gas}}
 
{{Game data/config|OS X|}}
 
{{Game data/config|OS X|}}
 
}}
 
}}
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
−
|discord               =  
+
|discord                   =  
−
|discord notes         =  
+
|discord notes             =  
−
|epic games store       =  
+
|epic games launcher       =  
−
|epic games store notes =  
+
|epic games launcher notes =  
−
|gog galaxy             =  
+
|gog galaxy               = true
−
|gog galaxy notes       =  
+
|gog galaxy notes         =  
−
|origin                 =  
+
|origin                   =  
−
|origin notes           =  
+
|origin notes             =  
−
|steam cloud           = false
+
|steam cloud               = false
−
|steam cloud notes     =  
+
|steam cloud notes         =  
−
|uplay                  =  
+
|ubisoft connect          =  
−
|uplay notes           =  
+
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
−
|xbox cloud             =  
+
|xbox cloud               =  
−
|xbox cloud notes       =  
+
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|Dungeon Siege video settings.png|Video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Dungeon Siege video settings.png|Video settings.}}
−
{{Video settings
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{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/dungeon-siege
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/dungeon-siege
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = limited
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = limited
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
 
|4k ultra hd                = false
 
|4k ultra hd                = false
−
|4k ultra hd notes          = Too high resolutions (above 1080p) will crash the game; use [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo2] for these resolutions.
+
|4k ultra hd notes          = Too high resolutions (above 1080p) will crash the game; use [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2 dgVoodoo2] for these resolutions.
 
|fov                        = hackable
 
|fov                        = hackable
 
|fov notes                  = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/dungeon-siege WSGF entry].
 
|fov notes                  = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/dungeon-siege WSGF entry].
 
|windowed                  = hackable
 
|windowed                  = hackable
 
|windowed notes            = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
 
|windowed notes            = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
−
|borderless windowed        = hackable
+
|borderless windowed        = false
−
|borderless windowed notes  = Use [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Gaming|Borderless Gaming]].
+
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|antialiasing              = hackable
 
|antialiasing              = hackable
 
|antialiasing notes        = Use Nvidia Control Panel or comparable. Resolutions above 1024x768 perform exponentially worse with AA.
 
|antialiasing notes        = Use Nvidia Control Panel or comparable. Resolutions above 1024x768 perform exponentially worse with AA.
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = always on
 
|vsync                      = always on
 
|vsync notes                = Can cause framerate issues, it can be disabled with the <code>vsync=false</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]].
 
|vsync notes                = Can cause framerate issues, it can be disabled with the <code>vsync=false</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]].
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|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps                    = hackable
 
|120 fps                    = hackable
−
|120 fps notes              = No frame rate cap. Use <code>bltonly=true</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]] to fix potential frame rate problems.<ref name="FPS"/>
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|120 fps notes              = No frame rate cap.
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
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{{ii}} Widescreen fixes only work in-game, not on the main menu.
 
{{ii}} Widescreen fixes only work in-game, not on the main menu.
 
{{ii}} Widescreen aspect ratios are {{term|Vert-}}; to set FOV see the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/dungeon-siege WSGF entry].
 
{{ii}} Widescreen aspect ratios are {{term|Vert-}}; to set FOV see the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/dungeon-siege WSGF entry].
−
{{ii}} Some higher resolutions will crash the game; use [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo2] for these resolutions.
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{{ii}} Some higher resolutions will crash the game; use [[dgVoodoo 2]] or GOG's {{file|dxcfg.exe}} for these resolutions.
  
 
{{Fixbox|description=Set in DungeonSiege.ini|ref=<ref name=WSGF>[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/dungeon-siege Dungeon Siege | WSGF]</ref>|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Set in DungeonSiege.ini|ref=<ref name=WSGF>[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/dungeon-siege Dungeon Siege | WSGF]</ref>|fix=
−
# Open <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Dungeon Siege\DungeonSiege.ini</code>
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# Open {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Dungeon Siege\DungeonSiege.ini}}
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# Change the <code>width =</code> and <code>height =</code> numbers to match your resolution.
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# Change the <code>width =</code> and <code>height =</code> numbers to match the desired resolution.
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# Save your changes.
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# Save the changes.
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{Fixbox|description=Set in launch options|ref=<ref name=WSGF/>|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Set in launch options|ref=<ref name=WSGF/>|fix=
−
# Add <code>width=####</code> and <code>height=####</code> to your games launch options.
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# Add <code>width=####</code> and <code>height=####</code> to the game's launch options.
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# Replace #### with your desired resolution.
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# Replace #### with the desired resolution.
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# Save your changes.
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# Save the changes.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
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{{Fixbox|description=Windowed mode|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Run the game with the <code>fullscreen=false</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref=<ref>https://github.com/GenesisFR/DS1TroubleshootingGuide#play-windowed</ref>|fix=
−
#Execute the game with the command line parameter <code>fullscreen=false</code>
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Notes:
 +
* Mouse cursor is not captured with this method.
 +
}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use DxWnd|ref=|fix=
 +
# In DxWnd, File → Import.  There is a stock Dungeon Siege export available.
 +
# Modify the game properties. Width and height should be 1024x768 (or desired resolution)
 +
Notes:
 +
* Minimizes on {{key|Alt|Tab}}.
 +
* "Do not notify on Task Switch" causes camera to spin when switching tasks.
 +
* Can cause significant UI/Menu glitches, which are fixed by restarting the game.
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Input settings==
+
==Input==
 
{{Image|Dungeon Siege input settings.png|Input settings.}}
 
{{Image|Dungeon Siege input settings.png|Input settings.}}
−
{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          = Full keyboard remapping with secondary options.
 
|key remap notes          = Full keyboard remapping with secondary options.
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}}
 
}}
  
−
==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
 
{{Image|Dungeon Siege audio settings.png|Audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Dungeon Siege audio settings.png|Audio settings.}}
−
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Music, SFX, Ambient, and Voice.
 
|separate volume notes    = Music, SFX, Ambient, and Voice.
 
|surround sound          = unknown
 
|surround sound          = unknown
 
|surround sound notes    =  
 
|surround sound notes    =  
−
|subtitles                = false
+
|subtitles                = always on
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
−
|mute on focus lost      = true
+
|mute on focus lost      = always on
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              = true
 
|eax support              = true
 
|eax support notes        =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 +
|royalty free audio      = always on
 +
|royalty free audio notes =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
−
  |subtitles = unknown
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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  |language  = French
 
  |language  = French
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = unknown
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  |audio    = true
−
  |subtitles = unknown
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  |subtitles = true
−
  |notes    =  
+
  |notes    = Retail and Steam only.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
−
  |notes    =  
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  |notes    = Retail and Steam only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/175-dungeon-siege-german-patch/ download for GOG.com version]
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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  |language  = Italian
 
  |language  = Italian
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = unknown
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  |audio    = true
−
  |subtitles = unknown
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  |subtitles = true
−
  |notes    =  
+
  |notes    = Retail and Steam only.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = unknown
 
  |audio    = unknown
−
  |subtitles = unknown
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  |subtitles = true
−
  |notes    =  
+
  |notes    = Retail and Steam only.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
−
  |notes    =  
+
  |notes    = Retail and Steam only.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = [https://forum.scummbr.com/index.php?topic=742.0 ScummBR.] GOG.com or Steam.
 +
|fan      = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Spanish
 
  |language  = Spanish
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = true
−
  |subtitles = unknown
+
  |subtitles = true
−
  |notes    =  
+
  |notes    = Retail and Steam only.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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|lan play players    =  
 
|lan play players    =  
 
|lan play modes      = Co-op
 
|lan play modes      = Co-op
−
|lan play notes      = For Steam use the <code>zonematch=true</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]].
+
|lan play notes      = For Steam and GOG.com, use the <code>zonematch=true</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]].
−
|online play          = unknown
+
|online play          = false
 
|online play players  =  
 
|online play players  =  
 
|online play modes    = Co-op
 
|online play modes    = Co-op
−
|online play notes    = You may need to use a VPN, e.g. [https://secure.logmein.com/products/hamachi/ Hamachi].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141206014429/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1888541 &#91;DS1&#93; Working Co-op fix + instructions + video. - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>
+
|online play notes    = The official MSN Gaming Zone service has been shut down.
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
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|vorpx                      = hackable
 
|vorpx                      = hackable
 
|vorpx modes                = G3D
 
|vorpx modes                = G3D
−
|vorpx notes                = User created profile, requires [https://pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/DgVoodoo_2 DGVoodoo2 v 2.6], see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/dungeon-siege-1/ profile introdution].</br><code>Note:</code> Profile may not work with the latest wrapper, in case of issues please report to the [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/dungeon-siege-1/ vorpx forum].
+
|vorpx notes                = User created profile, requires [[dgVoodoo 2]], see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/dungeon-siege-1/ profile introdution].<br />Note: Profile may not work with the latest wrapper, in case of issues please report to the [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/dungeon-siege-1/ vorpx forum].
 
|htc vive                    =  
 
|htc vive                    =  
 
|htc vive notes              =  
 
|htc vive notes              =  
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{{Fixbox|description=Flickering screen|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Flickering screen|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix=
 
This fix has only been tested on the Steam version.
 
This fix has only been tested on the Steam version.
 +
 
Some users have complained about the screen flickering on Windows 7. A quick fix is to press the Windows button on the keyboard to minimize the game. Upon maximizing, the flickering stops (Changing between the main menu and the campaign/multi-player will require you to do this again).
 
Some users have complained about the screen flickering on Windows 7. A quick fix is to press the Windows button on the keyboard to minimize the game. Upon maximizing, the flickering stops (Changing between the main menu and the campaign/multi-player will require you to do this again).
 +
}}
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Change Video settings|ref=<ref>https://github.com/GenesisFR/DS1TroubleshootingGuide#uicursor-flickering</ref>|fix=
 +
One of the following steps may work:
 +
* Set {{file|DungeonSiege.exe}} to run in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|16-bit color mode]].
 +
* In the config file, <code>bpp=32</code>
 +
* Disable anti-aliasing within the GPU driver settings.
 +
* Running the game on a different GPU or monitor may prevent UI/cursor flickering.
 +
* Switching between fullscreen or windowed mode.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Low frame rate in fullscreen mode===
 
===Low frame rate in fullscreen mode===
−
{{Fixbox|description=Use bltonly parameter|ref=<ref name="FPS"/>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Run the game with the <code>bltonly=true</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]].|ref=<ref name="FPS">[https://web.archive.org/web/20150919063123/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2621994 Dungeon Siege 1 Antialiasing + Frame Rate + Widescreen + Multiplayer - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix=
−
#Use <code>bltonly=true</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]].
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Fairies/Pixies can cause missing terrain and crashes===
 
===Fairies/Pixies can cause missing terrain and crashes===
 
{{ii}} If a fairy or pixie restores a character's health or mana, the player may soon encounter missing terrain and crashes in certain circumstances.
 
{{ii}} If a fairy or pixie restores a character's health or mana, the player may soon encounter missing terrain and crashes in certain circumstances.
−
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref name="TMglitch">[https://dungeonsiege.wikia.com/wiki/Glitches#Terrain_Missing_Glitch Glitches#Terrain_Missing_Glitch - Dungeon Siege wiki]</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref name="TMglitch">[https://dungeonsiege.fandom.com/wiki/Glitches#Terrain_Missing_Glitch Glitches#Terrain_Missing_Glitch - Dungeon Siege wiki]</ref>|fix=
−
#Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1174-fairyfixzip/ fairyfix.zip] and extract into <code>{{p|game}}\Resources</code> to disable fairy/pixie spells.
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#Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1174-fairyfixzip/ fairyfix.zip] and extract into {{folder|{{p|game}}\Resources}} to disable fairy/pixie spells.
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
{{ii}} Further issues can be resolved by referring to [https://github.com/GenesisFR/DS1TroubleshootingGuide GenesisFR's troubleshooting guide].
  
 
==Other information==
 
==Other information==
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = false
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
−
|mac os x powerpc app  =  
+
|mac os x powerpc app  = true
−
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
+
|macos intel 32-bit app = false
−
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
+
|macos intel 64-bit app = false
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
 
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
 
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
 
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
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|cutscenes        = Bink Video
 
|cutscenes        = Bink Video
 
|cutscenes notes  =  
 
|cutscenes notes  =  
−
|multiplayer      =  
+
|multiplayer      = MSN Gaming Zone
 
|multiplayer notes=  
 
|multiplayer notes=  
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
===[[Glossary:Command line arguments|Command line arguments]]===
 +
{| class="wikitable"
 +
|-
 +
! Command<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/39190/discussions/0/1319962417040606105/|title=Dungeon Siege/Legends of Aranna: Command Line Arguments :: Dungeon Siege General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref> !! Accepted values !! Description
 +
|-
 +
| -nointro= || true/false || Toggles playing the intro on startup
 +
|-
 +
| -fullscreen= || true/false || Toggles fullscreen and windowed mode
 +
|-
 +
| -width= || number || Specifies resolution width
 +
|-
 +
| -height= || number || Specifies resolution height
 +
|-
 +
| -bpp= || number || Specifies color depth
 +
|-
 +
| -vsync= || true/false || Toggles vertical sync
 +
|-
 +
| -maxfps= || number || Specifies framerate cap. Setting it to 0 removes the cap (default setting).
 +
|-
 +
| -asynccursor= || true/false || Toggles the asynchronous cursor
 +
|-
 +
| -nospacecheck= || true/false || Toggles the free disk space and memory check on startup
 +
|-
 +
| -verifydata= || true/false || Toggles integrity check of game files and executable on startup
 +
|-
 +
| -simplerender= || number || Toggles multitexturing
 +
|-
 +
| -bltonly= || true/false || Toggles rendering mode
 +
|-
 +
| -zonematch= || true/false || Toggles whether the game will immediately open the multiplayer menu on launch; '''only way to access multiplayer in digital releases'''
 +
|-
 +
| -nosound= || true/false || Toggles game audio
 +
|-
 +
| -aa_screenshots= || true/false || Toggles anti-aliasing in screenshots
 +
|-
 +
| -turtle= || true/false || Toggles auto-disconnecting upon player time-out in multiplayer
 +
|-
 +
| -multi= || true/false || Toggles permission to run multiple game instances
 +
|-
 +
| -noalttab= || true/false || Toggles permission to minimize the game via {{key|Alt}}+{{key|Tab}}
 +
|-
 +
| -nowinkey= || true/false || Toggles permission to minimize the game via {{key|Win}}
 +
|-
 +
| -fpslog= || true/false || Toggles FPS log output to <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Dungeon Siege\Logs\Fps.log</code>
 +
|-
 +
| -user_path= || folder path || Overrides main folder path for user files
 +
|-
 +
| -bits= || folder path || Overrides folder path for bits
 +
|-
 +
| -dsdll_path= || folder path || Overrides folder path for main game <code>.dll</code> file
 +
|-
 +
| -keys_path= || folder path || Overrides folder path for keys
 +
|-
 +
| -map_path= || folder path || Overrides folder path for maps
 +
|-
 +
| -mod_paths= || folder path || Overrides folder path for mods
 +
|-
 +
| -res_path= || folder path || Overrides folder path for resource files
 +
|-
 +
| -save_path= || folder path || Overrides folder path for saved games
 +
|-
 +
| -shots_path= || folder path || Overrides folder path for screenshots
 +
|}
 +
 +
===Siegelets, maps and mods===
 +
{{ii}} [http://ds.gemsite.org//web/index.php/maps/GET/detail-1 Yesterheaven] - official bonus multiplayer map for original ''Dungeon Siege'' made by ''Gas Powered Games''. Single player conversion files are available [http://ds.gemsite.org//web/index.php/maps/map-addons/GET/detail-61 here].
 +
{{ii}} Myros Mod - converts the original ''Utraean Peninsula'' multiplayer map to singleplayer. Conversion files are available [https://download.cnet.com/Dungeon-Siege-Myros-mod/3000-7536_4-10229748.html here] or already prepared map can be downloaded [https://www.gameboomers.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/957159/Re:_Misslilo,_do_you_still_hav here].
 +
{{ii}} [http://www.u5lazarus.com/Downloads.html Utima V: Lazarus] - a remake of ''Ultima V: Warriors of Destiny''.
 +
{{ii}} [http://u6project.com/wp/?page_id=41 Ultima 6 Project] - a remake of ''Ultima VI: The False Prophet''.
 +
{{ii}} Many notable fan made siegelets and maps can be downloaded [http://ds.gemsite.org/web/index.php/download here]; [http://ds.gemsite.org//web/index.php/siegelets/GET/detail-60 Mageworld], [http://ds.gemsite.org//web/index.php/siegelets/GET/detail-59 The Elemental], [http://ds.gemsite.org//web/index.php/siegelets/GET/detail-57 Lands Of Hyperborea], [http://ds.gemsite.org//web/index.php/siegelets/GET/detail-55 Copperhead: Retaliation], [http://ds.gemsite.org//web/index.php/maps/GET/detail-88 Realm of Kings].
 +
{{ii}} [https://www.moddb.com/games/dungeon-siege/addons/dungeon-siege-high-resolution-textures Dungeon Siege high resolution textures] - texture pack made for the original game using AI image upscaling ESRGAN.
 +
{{ii}} [https://www.moddb.com/games/dungeon-siege/downloads/seefar2020-increased-draw-distance-and-minor-improvements SeeFar2020] - collection of modifications that increase the draw distance, add more camera control options, add support for more resolutions, fix 3D character preview in the inventory and slightly increase the default font size.
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
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|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
−
|minOS    = XP SP1
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|minOS    = 98, 2000, ME, XP
 
|minCPU  = 333 MHz
 
|minCPU  = 333 MHz
 
|minRAM  = 128 MB
 
|minRAM  = 128 MB
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{{References}}
 
{{References}}
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{{GOG.com Enhancement Project}}

Latest revision as of 13:50, 18 January 2024

Dungeon Siege
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Developers
Gas Powered Games
macOS (OS X) Westlake Interactive
Publishers
Retail Microsoft Game Studios
Digital Square Enix
OS X MacSoft
Engines
Siege Engine[1]
Release dates
Windows April 5, 2002
macOS (OS X) May 2, 2003
Reception
Metacritic 86
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, Expansion pack
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Bird's-eye view, Scrolling
Controls Point and select, Multiple select
Genres ARPG
Themes Fantasy
Series Dungeon Siege
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Dungeon Siege on MobyGames
Dungeon Siege on Wikipedia
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Dungeon Siege
Dungeon Siege 2002
Dungeon Siege: Legends of Aranna 2003
Dungeon Siege II 2005
Dungeon Siege III 2011

Warnings

The Mac OS X version of this game does not work on Mac OS X Lion (version 10.7) or later due to the removal of support for PowerPC apps.

Dungeon Siege is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view and scrolling ARPG game in the Dungeon Siege series.

General information

GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
 SafeDisc Lite DRM[Note 1].
Windows
Retail
DRM details are not known
macOS (OS X)
GOG.com
DRM-free
 Bundled with Dungeon Siege II, Dungeon Siege III, and Dungeon Siege III: Treasures of the Sun.
Uses GOG's custom DirectDraw wrapper.
Windows
Green Man Gaming
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Windows
Humble Store
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Windows
Steam
DRM-free after installation through Steam client (notes may include more details)
 DRM-free when run directly from game executable.[4]
Windows
SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
A free demo version is available from Archive.org.

Version differences

Dungeon Siege: Legends of Aranna contains both Dungeon Siege and its main expansion Legends of Aranna.
The Steam and GOG.com versions have the multiplayer menu disabled. See Network for a workaround.

Monetization

Type Notes
Expansion pack The expansion pack includes new classes, items and a separate campaign.
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Legends of Aranna Released in November 2003, this expansion features a new campaign including new items and enemies.
Windows
macOS (OS X)

Essential improvements

Patches

Bonus Pack

  • The Bonus Pack: Yesterhaven is available at soggi.org and adds another official multiplayer map.
  • The Bonus Pack: Return to Arhok is available at nexusmods and adds another official singleplayer campaign.

Skip intro videos

Run the game with the nointro=true command line argument

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Dungeon Siege\Keys\current.gas
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Dungeon Siege\DungeonSiege.ini
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Dungeon Siege\prefs.gas
macOS (OS X)
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/39190/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Dungeon Siege\Save\
macOS (OS X)
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/39190/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.
Steam Cloud

Video

Video settings.
Video settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
 Highest natively supported resolution is 1024x768. See Widescreen resolution.
Multi-monitor
 
 See Widescreen resolution.
Ultra-widescreen
 
 See Widescreen resolution.
4K Ultra HD
 
 Too high resolutions (above 1080p) will crash the game; use dgVoodoo2 for these resolutions.
Field of view (FOV)
See the WSGF entry.
Windowed
See Windowed.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Use Nvidia Control Panel or comparable. Resolutions above 1024x768 perform exponentially worse with AA.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Can cause framerate issues, it can be disabled with the vsync=false command line argument.
60 FPS
120+ FPS
No frame rate cap.

Widescreen resolution

Widescreen fixes only work in-game, not on the main menu.
Widescreen aspect ratios are Vert-; to set FOV see the WSGF entry.
Some higher resolutions will crash the game; use dgVoodoo 2 or GOG's dxcfg.exe for these resolutions.
Set in DungeonSiege.ini[5]
  1. Open %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Dungeon Siege\DungeonSiege.ini
  2. Change the width = and height = numbers to match the desired resolution.
  3. Save the changes.
Set in launch options[5]
  1. Add width=#### and height=#### to the game's launch options.
  2. Replace #### with the desired resolution.
  3. Save the changes.

Windowed

Run the game with the fullscreen=false command line argument[6]

Notes:

  • Mouse cursor is not captured with this method.
Use DxWnd
  1. In DxWnd, File → Import. There is a stock Dungeon Siege export available.
  2. Modify the game properties. Width and height should be 1024x768 (or desired resolution)

Notes:

  • Minimizes on Alt+Tab ↹.
  • "Do not notify on Task Switch" causes camera to spin when switching tasks.
  • Can cause significant UI/Menu glitches, which are fixed by restarting the game.

Input

Input settings.
Input settings.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Full keyboard remapping with secondary options.
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Only inverts for camera movement.
Controller
Controller support
Controller types

Audio

Audio settings.
Audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Music, SFX, Ambient, and Voice.
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
EAX support
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
Retail and Steam only.
German
Retail and Steam only; download for GOG.com version
Italian
Retail and Steam only.
Japanese
Retail and Steam only.
Polish
Retail and Steam only.
Brazilian Portuguese
ScummBR. GOG.com or Steam.
Spanish
Retail and Steam only.

Network

Steam and non-Steam players cannot play together due to version differences.

Multiplayer types

Type Native Notes
LAN play
Co-op
For Steam and GOG.com, use the zonematch=true command line argument.
Online play
Co-op
The official MSN Gaming Zone service has been shut down.

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
MSN Gaming Zone support has ended.
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
UDP 2300-2400, 6073
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

VR support

3D modes State Notes
vorpX
G3D
User created profile, requires dgVoodoo 2, see profile introdution.
Note: Profile may not work with the latest wrapper, in case of issues please report to the vorpx forum.

Issues fixed

Flickering screen

Flickering screen[citation needed]

This fix has only been tested on the Steam version.

Some users have complained about the screen flickering on Windows 7. A quick fix is to press the Windows button on the keyboard to minimize the game. Upon maximizing, the flickering stops (Changing between the main menu and the campaign/multi-player will require you to do this again).

Change Video settings[7]

One of the following steps may work:

  • Set DungeonSiege.exe to run in 16-bit color mode.
  • In the config file, bpp=32
  • Disable anti-aliasing within the GPU driver settings.
  • Running the game on a different GPU or monitor may prevent UI/cursor flickering.
  • Switching between fullscreen or windowed mode.

Menu glitches

Menu glitches[citation needed]

Sometimes the game's menu stops responding, doesn't see saved games, gives "There are no maps currently available" error, shows visual glitches on character creation screen. This may happen regardless of how many times the game ran correctly. Installing the game in the default folder and turning off gameplay-tracking programs (ex. X-Fire, Raptr, Steam) may fix these issues.

Low frame rate in fullscreen mode

Run the game with the bltonly=true command line argument.[8]

Fairies/Pixies can cause missing terrain and crashes

If a fairy or pixie restores a character's health or mana, the player may soon encounter missing terrain and crashes in certain circumstances.
Instructions[9]
  1. Download fairyfix.zip and extract into <path-to-game>\Resources to disable fairy/pixie spells.
Further issues can be resolved by referring to GenesisFR's troubleshooting guide.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 7 [10]
ExecutablePPC 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio Miles Sound System
Cutscenes Bink Video
Multiplayer MSN Gaming Zone

Command line arguments

Command[11] Accepted values Description
-nointro= true/false Toggles playing the intro on startup
-fullscreen= true/false Toggles fullscreen and windowed mode
-width= number Specifies resolution width
-height= number Specifies resolution height
-bpp= number Specifies color depth
-vsync= true/false Toggles vertical sync
-maxfps= number Specifies framerate cap. Setting it to 0 removes the cap (default setting).
-asynccursor= true/false Toggles the asynchronous cursor
-nospacecheck= true/false Toggles the free disk space and memory check on startup
-verifydata= true/false Toggles integrity check of game files and executable on startup
-simplerender= number Toggles multitexturing
-bltonly= true/false Toggles rendering mode
-zonematch= true/false Toggles whether the game will immediately open the multiplayer menu on launch; only way to access multiplayer in digital releases
-nosound= true/false Toggles game audio
-aa_screenshots= true/false Toggles anti-aliasing in screenshots
-turtle= true/false Toggles auto-disconnecting upon player time-out in multiplayer
-multi= true/false Toggles permission to run multiple game instances
-noalttab= true/false Toggles permission to minimize the game via Alt+Tab ↹
-nowinkey= true/false Toggles permission to minimize the game via ⊞ Win
-fpslog= true/false Toggles FPS log output to %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Dungeon Siege\Logs\Fps.log
-user_path= folder path Overrides main folder path for user files
-bits= folder path Overrides folder path for bits
-dsdll_path= folder path Overrides folder path for main game .dll file
-keys_path= folder path Overrides folder path for keys
-map_path= folder path Overrides folder path for maps
-mod_paths= folder path Overrides folder path for mods
-res_path= folder path Overrides folder path for resource files
-save_path= folder path Overrides folder path for saved games
-shots_path= folder path Overrides folder path for screenshots

Siegelets, maps and mods

Yesterheaven - official bonus multiplayer map for original Dungeon Siege made by Gas Powered Games. Single player conversion files are available here.
Myros Mod - converts the original Utraean Peninsula multiplayer map to singleplayer. Conversion files are available here or already prepared map can be downloaded here.
Utima V: Lazarus - a remake of Ultima V: Warriors of Destiny.
Ultima 6 Project - a remake of Ultima VI: The False Prophet.
Many notable fan made siegelets and maps can be downloaded here; Mageworld, The Elemental, Lands Of Hyperborea, Copperhead: Retaliation, Realm of Kings.
Dungeon Siege high resolution textures - texture pack made for the original game using AI image upscaling ESRGAN.
SeeFar2020 - collection of modifications that increase the draw distance, add more camera control options, add support for more resolutions, fix 3D character preview in the inventory and slightly increase the default font size.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 98, 2000, ME, XP
Processor (CPU) 333 MHz
System memory (RAM) 128 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 1.5 GB
Video card (GPU) 8 MB of VRAM
macOS (OS X)
Minimum
Operating system (OS)
Processor (CPU)
System memory (RAM)
Hard disk drive (HDD)


Notes

  1. ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[2] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[3]
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References