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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
{{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 Vert-; to set FOV see the [http://www.wsgf.org/dr/dungeon-siege WSGF entry]. | + | {{ii}} Widescreen aspect ratios are {{term|Vert-}}; to set FOV see the [http://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. | {{ii}} Some higher resolutions will crash the game; use [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo2] for these resolutions. | ||
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− | 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 | + | 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. |
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Developers | |
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Gas Powered Games | |
Publishers | |
Microsoft Game Studios | |
OS X | MacSoft |
Engines | |
Siege Engine[1] | |
Release dates | |
Windows | April 5, 2002 |
macOS (OS X) | May 2, 2003 |
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 | |
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Dungeon Siege | 2002 |
Dungeon Siege: Legends of Aranna | 2003 |
Dungeon Siege II | 2005 |
Dungeon Siege III | 2011 |
Key points
- Use
bltonly=true
command line argument to fix frame rate issues.[2]
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Steam |
Version differences
- Dungeon Siege: Legends of Aranna contains both Dungeon Siege and its main expansion Legends of Aranna.
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Instructions |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/39190/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
Template:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/39190/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video settings
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 dgVoodoo2 for these resolutions.
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Windowed
Instructions |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Network
- Steam and non-Steam players cannot play together due to version differences.
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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LAN play | Co-op For Steam use the zonematch=true command line argument. |
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Online play | Co-op You may need to use a VPN, e.g. Hamachi.[3] |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | MSN Gaming Zone support has ended. | |
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Issues fixed
Flickering screen
Instructions |
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Menu glitches
Instructions |
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Low frame rate in fullscreen mode
Instructions |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 7 | [4] |
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 | Bink Video |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | ||
Processor (CPU) | ||
System memory (RAM) | ||
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | ||
Processor (CPU) | ||
System memory (RAM) | ||
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
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 (39190) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Dungeon Siege Heaven: Siege Engine
- ↑ Dungeon Siege 1 Antialiasing + Frame Rate + Widescreen + Multiplayer - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ [DS1] Working Co-op fix + instructions + video. - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Verified by User:Expack3 on 2016-09-27
- System requirements state DX8 but game actually uses DX7.