Difference between revisions of "Grandia II"
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Can't view cutscenes=== | ===Can't view cutscenes=== | ||
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The game can corrupt its own config file every time is it run on modern versions of Windows.{{cn|date=August 2015}} | The game can corrupt its own config file every time is it run on modern versions of Windows.{{cn|date=August 2015}} | ||
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Required for modern versions of Windows to view in-game cutscenes. | Required for modern versions of Windows to view in-game cutscenes. | ||
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===Game crashes due to music=== | ===Game crashes due to music=== | ||
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The last nine music tracks on the CD are corrupt. These are <code>Sky02.vms</code>, <code>Sky03.vms</code>, <code>Tower.vms</code>, <code>Val05.vms</code>, <code>Valmer01.vms</code>, <code>Valmer02.vms</code>, <code>Valmer06.vms</code>, <code>Wk01.vms</code> and <code>Wk02.vms</code>. Delete these files from your VMS folder, then copy and rename other music files to replace them. | The last nine music tracks on the CD are corrupt. These are <code>Sky02.vms</code>, <code>Sky03.vms</code>, <code>Tower.vms</code>, <code>Val05.vms</code>, <code>Valmer01.vms</code>, <code>Valmer02.vms</code>, <code>Valmer06.vms</code>, <code>Wk01.vms</code> and <code>Wk02.vms</code>. Delete these files from your VMS folder, then copy and rename other music files to replace them. | ||
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===Millenia never casts Zap=== | ===Millenia never casts Zap=== | ||
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Talking to the tutorial guy permanently changes the AI. Load a save before you talk to the tutorial guy, or start a new game. Then, don't talk to any tutorial givers at any point. | Talking to the tutorial guy permanently changes the AI. Load a save before you talk to the tutorial guy, or start a new game. Then, don't talk to any tutorial givers at any point. | ||
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| Developers | |
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| Game Arts | |
| Publishers | |
| Ubisoft | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | March 10, 2002 |
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Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
| Grandia | |
|---|---|
| Grandia II | 2002 |
| Grandia Online | 2009 |
| Grandia II Anniversary Edition | 2015 |
| Grandia HD Remaster | 2019 |
This page is for the original 2002 release. For the 2015 version, see Grandia II Anniversary Edition.
Key points
- Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS outside of battles.
General information
Availability
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- Not available via digital distribution.
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Move/Rename vGA_LOGO.avi and vubi.avi in <path-to-game>\VISUAL\
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
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Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
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Video settings
Available resolution settings.
Input settings
Configuration.
Audio settings
Issues fixed
Can't view cutscenes
Run GMCONFIG.exe from the installation folder every time you run the game[citation needed]
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The game can corrupt its own config file every time is it run on modern versions of Windows.[citation needed] |
Run Grandia2.exe in Windows XP compatibility mode
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Required for modern versions of Windows to view in-game cutscenes. |
| Press F9 to skip the cutscene |
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Game crashes due to music
| Replace corrupt .vms music tracks[citation needed] |
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The last nine music tracks on the CD are corrupt. These are |
Millenia never casts Zap
| Don't talk to any tutorial givers at any point[citation needed] |
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Talking to the tutorial guy permanently changes the AI. Load a save before you talk to the tutorial guy, or start a new game. Then, don't talk to any tutorial givers at any point. |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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| Direct3D | 8 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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| Windows |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
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| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 95, 98, ME | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 300 MHz | Intel Pentium III, AMD Athlon |
| System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | 128 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 850 MB (available) | |
| Video card (GPU) | 8 MB texture memory, 16 MB of VRAM DirectX 8 compatible | 16 MB texture memory, 32 MB of VRAM |
| Sound (audio device) | DirectX 8 compatible | |
| Other | 8X CD-ROM | 16X CD-ROM, DirectX-compatible game pad |
Notes
References
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16