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+ | {{disambig|the original 2002 release|the 2015 version|[[Grandia II Anniversary Edition]]}} | ||
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Grandia II cover.jpg | |cover = Grandia II cover.jpg | ||
− | |developers = | + | |developers = |
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Game Arts}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Game Arts}} | ||
− | |publishers = | + | |publishers = |
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft}} | ||
− | |release dates= | + | |engines = |
+ | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 10, 2002}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 10, 2002}} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
+ | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = grandia-ii | ||
|wikipedia = Grandia II | |wikipedia = Grandia II | ||
+ | |winehq = 2724 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Series|Grandia}} | {{Series|Grandia}} | ||
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v2.5}} (disk 2 only). | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}} Not available via digital distribution. | {{ii}} Not available via digital distribution. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Move/Rename <code>vGA_LOGO.avi</code> and <code>vubi.avi</code> in <code>{{P|game}}\VISUAL\</code>}} |
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|game}}\Config.cfg}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|game}}\GRANDIA2_##.sav}} |
}} | }} | ||
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{{Image|Grandia II resolutions.png|Available resolution settings.}} | {{Image|Grandia II resolutions.png|Available resolution settings.}} | ||
{{Video settings | {{Video settings | ||
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/grandia-ii |
|widescreen wsgf award = unsupported | |widescreen wsgf award = unsupported | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | |multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | ||
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|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = hackable |
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = No native support. See [[#Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]. |
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = hackable |
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = See [[#Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]. |
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = |
|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
|antialiasing notes = Forceable through your GPU control panel (OGSSAA works well). | |antialiasing notes = Forceable through your GPU control panel (OGSSAA works well). | ||
− | |vsync = | + | |vsync = false |
− | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = |
|60 fps = false | |60 fps = false | ||
|60 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at 60 FPS in battles, 30 FPS elsewhere. | |60 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at 60 FPS in battles, 30 FPS elsewhere. | ||
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Borderless fullscreen windowed=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Run in borderless fullscreen windowed|ref={{cn}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Download and run [https://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/ DxWnd]. | ||
+ | # Click on Options and enable '''Expert mode'''. | ||
+ | # Click on Edit and Add. | ||
+ | # Set the path to <code>{{p|game}}\Grandia2.EXE</code>. | ||
+ | # Enable '''Desktop center'''. | ||
+ | # Insert resolution values in <code>W</code> and <code>H</code> boxes under '''Window initial position & size'''. | ||
+ | # Click OK, then File and Save. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Input settings | {{Input settings | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
− | |key remap notes = | + | |key remap notes = |
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity = unknown | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = false | |mouse menu = false | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
|invert mouse y-axis = false | |invert mouse y-axis = false | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|controller remap = true | |controller remap = true | ||
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
− | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |controller sensitivity = unknown |
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
+ | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
+ | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
+ | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
+ | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
+ | |simultaneous input = unknown | ||
+ | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Can't view cutscenes=== | ===Can't view cutscenes=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run <code>GMCONFIG.exe</code> from the installation folder every time you run the game|ref={{cn|date=August 2015}}|fix= |
− | + | The game can corrupt its own config file every time is it run on modern versions of Windows.{{cn|date=August 2015}} | |
− | The game | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run <code>Grandia2.exe</code> in Windows XP compatibility mode|fix= |
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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. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Press {{key|F9}} to skip the cutscene}} |
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− | }} | ||
===Game crashes due to music=== | ===Game crashes due to music=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Replace corrupt .vms music tracks|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix= |
− | |||
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. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Millenia never casts Zap=== | ===Millenia never casts Zap=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Don't talk to any tutorial givers at any point|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix= |
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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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|mantle support = | |mantle support = | ||
|mantle support notes = | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | | | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
− | + | |windows exe notes = | |
− | + | |macos 32-bit app = | |
− | + | |macos 64-bit app = | |
− | + | |macos app notes = | |
− | + | |linux 32-bit executable= | |
− | + | |linux 64-bit executable= | |
− | | | + | |linux executable notes = |
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}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = 95 | + | |minOS = 95 |
− | |minCPU = Pentium II 300 | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium II 300 MHz |
|minRAM = 64 MB | |minRAM = 64 MB | ||
|minHD = 850 MB (available) | |minHD = 850 MB (available) | ||
|minVRAM = 8 MB texture memory, 16 MB | |minVRAM = 8 MB texture memory, 16 MB | ||
|minaudio = DirectX 8 compatible | |minaudio = DirectX 8 compatible | ||
+ | |minGPU = | ||
|minDX = 8 | |minDX = 8 | ||
|minother = 8X CD-ROM | |minother = 8X CD-ROM | ||
− | |recCPU = Pentium III, AMD Athlon | + | |recOS = 98, ME, 2000, XP |
− | |recRAM = 128 MB | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium III, AMD Athlon |
+ | |recRAM = 128 MB | ||
|recVRAM = 16 MB texture memory, 32 MB | |recVRAM = 16 MB texture memory, 32 MB | ||
|recother = 16X CD-ROM, DirectX-compatible game pad | |recother = 16X CD-ROM, DirectX-compatible game pad | ||
− | + | }} | |
+ | |||
+ | {{References}} |
Revision as of 02:02, 9 January 2020
This page is for the original 2002 release. For the 2015 version, see Grandia II Anniversary Edition.
Developers | |
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Game Arts | |
Publishers | |
Ubisoft | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 10, 2002 |
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 |
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
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Config.cfg[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\GRANDIA2_##.sav[Note 2] |
Video settings
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Run in borderless fullscreen windowed[citation needed] |
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Input settings
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, 2000, XP |
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
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] 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.[2]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
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