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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.
Availability
- Includes the content of the original Dungeon Siege both in its own executable and within the Legends of Aranna executable. If the original campaign is started from within Legends of Aranna, new items and spells from the expansion will appear in that campaign as well.
- Not available digitally for unknown reasons.
DLC and expansion packs
Name |
Notes |
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Bonus Pack |
Download this archive, extract its files into the installation folder and create a shortcut with required arguments. |
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Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Playing on modern systems
Instructions[citation needed]
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- Download the following archive and extract its files into the installation folder.
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System |
Location |
Windows |
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Dungeon Siege LOA\DungeonSiege.ini |
macOS (OS X) |
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- Certain settings are stored in the
DungeonSiege.ini
file.
- The default main character along with every other option is stored in the
prefs.gas
file.
- The keybinds are stored in the
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Dungeon Siege LOA\Keys\
folder in the current.gas
file.
Save game data location
System |
Location |
Windows |
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Dungeon Siege LOA\Save\ |
macOS (OS X) |
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Video
- 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 for these resolutions.
- Any resolution warnings can be safely ignored when prompted (or see here).
Set in DungeonSiege.ini[4]
|
- Open
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Dungeon Siege LOA\DungeonSiege.ini
- Change the
width = and height = numbers to match the desired resolution.
- Save the changes.
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Set in launch options[4]
|
- Add
width=#### and height=#### to your games launch options.
- Replace #### with your desired resolution.
- Save the changes.
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Shadow resolution
Instructions[3]
|
- Go to the installation folder and open
system_detail.gas with a text editor.
- Increase the value of
shadow_tex_size = 64 to 128, 256, etc... (changing the entry under [64M32B] should be enough).
- Save the file.
Notes
- This is only worth doing when Complex shadows are enabled in-game.
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Input
Audio
Audio feature |
State |
Notes |
Separate volume controls |
|
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Surround sound |
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Subtitles |
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Closed captions |
|
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Mute on focus lost |
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EAX support |
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Royalty free audio |
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Localizations
Network
Multiplayer types
Type |
Native |
Notes |
LAN play |
| |
Online play |
| The official MSN Gaming Zone service has been shut down. |
Ports
Protocol |
Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
UDP |
2300-2400, 6073 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
Unsupported display mode
- When starting a game a Critical Error message appears about unsupported display mode. This can be ignored or use the following instructions, so it doesn't appear.
Instructions[3]
|
- Go to the installation folder and open
system_detail.gas with a text editor.
- Add a new display mode with the desired resolution (adding a new entry under
[64M32B] should be enough):
- For example:
[1920x1080] {max_back_buffers = 2;} .
- Save the file.
|
Low frame rate in fullscreen mode
- Further issues can be resolved by referring to GenesisFR's troubleshooting guide.
Other information
API
Executable | PPC |
32-bit |
64-bit |
Notes |
Windows | |
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macOS (OS X) | | |
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Middleware
Command[5] |
Accepted values |
Description
|
-nointro= |
true/false |
Toggles playing the intro on startup
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-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
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-nospacecheck= |
true/false |
Toggles the free disk space and memory check on startup
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-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
|
-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 LOA\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
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-save_path= |
folder path |
Overrides folder path for saved games
|
-shots_path= |
folder path |
Overrides folder path for screenshots
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Siegelets, maps and mods
- ChickenGeorgeMods - collection of official and fan made tools for modding the game.
- Return To Arhok - official bonus single player map by Mad Doc Software.
- 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 |
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Minimum[6] |
Operating system (OS) |
98, ME, 2000, 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) |
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Minimum |
Operating system (OS) |
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Processor (CPU) |
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System memory (RAM) |
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Hard disk drive (HDD) |
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References