Difference between revisions of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone"
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− | |widescreen resolution notes= Only 4:3 aspect ratio is properly supported. | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Only 4:3 aspect ratio is properly supported. See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
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|vsync = hackable | |vsync = hackable | ||
− | |vsync notes = Edit the {{code|UseVSync}} line in {{code|HP.ini}}. Note that the values here have been reversed: {{code|UseVSync | + | |vsync notes = Edit the {{code|UseVSync}} line in {{code|HP.ini}}. Note that the values here have been reversed: {{code|1=UseVSync=False}} actually turns Vsync on. |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Use the Unofficial Widescreen Patch|ref=<ref>[https://www.oldunreal.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1524782985/ Unofficial Widescreen Patch - Oldunreal Forums]</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use the Unofficial Widescreen Patch|ref=<ref>[https://www.oldunreal.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1524782985/ Unofficial Widescreen Patch - Oldunreal Forums]</ref>|fix= | ||
− | + | # Download the [http://www.mediafire.com/file/xa5b5pkib5koc91/HP1%20Widescreen%20Fix.zip Unofficial Widescreen Patch] and extract it to {{p|game}}\System\. | |
− | * Download [https://mega.nz/#!HuwWDaIT!Oa8sSkqtAxR8ZhdXwCfY9EpOn9pSmoYOaVnaYRorZAY this patch] instead for the localized Russian version. | + | #* Download [https://mega.nz/#!HuwWDaIT!Oa8sSkqtAxR8ZhdXwCfY9EpOn9pSmoYOaVnaYRorZAY this patch] instead for the localized Russian version. |
# Go to [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
# Edit {{code|HP.ini}}. | # Edit {{code|HP.ini}}. | ||
# Set the {{code|FullscreenViewportX}} and {{code|FullscreenViewportY}} values to your desired resolution. | # Set the {{code|FullscreenViewportX}} and {{code|FullscreenViewportY}} values to your desired resolution. | ||
# Optionally, edit {{code|User.ini}} and set the {{code|DesiredFOV}} value to compensate: 100 for the 16:10 aspect ratio, and 105 for 16:9. | # Optionally, edit {{code|User.ini}} and set the {{code|DesiredFOV}} value to compensate: 100 for the 16:10 aspect ratio, and 105 for 16:9. | ||
− | + | '''Notes''' | |
+ | {{ii}} Alternatively, you can use the [https://github.com/r57zone/Harry-Potter-Settings Harry Potter Settings Utility] to set the resolution and FOV without having to manually edit the configuaration files. | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 23:40, 11 March 2020
Developers | |
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KnowWonder | |
Mac OS (Classic) | Aspyr Media |
macOS (OS X) | Aspyr Media |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 1 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 15, 2001 |
Mac OS (Classic) | February 28, 2002 |
macOS (OS X) | August 15, 2005 |
Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
- 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.
Key points
- Released as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in North America.
Availability
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Harry Potter\ |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
macOS (OS X) |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Harry Potter\Save\ |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
macOS (OS X) |
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
Use the Unofficial Widescreen Patch[3] |
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Notes
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Input settings
Strafing and mouse fix mod download and widescren mod fix for using with this mod (unpack after unpacking both mods - widescreen and strafing mods). Mod by AdamJD.
Controller support
- Triggers can't be mapped in XInput controllers.
- Lack of Deadzone in Right Thumbstick, makes camera spinning. See Camera spinning with Xbox 360 Controller.
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Czech | Only available in Czech & Slovak retail release. | |||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Only available in Polish retail release. | |||
Portuguese | ||||
Russian | Only available in Russian retail release. | |||
Swedish | Only available in Swedish retail release. | |||
Spanish |
Issues unresolved
Graphical artifacts
- Potentially caused at least by switching top-level windows. Restarting the game seems to fix the issue.
- You can use console code
flush
to recache textures.
Edit configuration file |
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Or use dgVoodoo2.
Issues fixed
Fails to start on Windows 8.1 and earlier
- The game requires a form of DRM, known as SafeDisc implemented in secdrv.sys. Unfortunately, it is a gaping security flaw, and evidently couldn't be fixed without being removed. Microsoft disabled it in Windows 7 and removed it in Windows 10. The following has been tested in Windows 7 to work.
Temporarily start SafeDisc service[citation needed] |
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@echo off sc config secdrv start= demand & sc start secdrv start System\HP.exe timeout /NOBREAK /T 1 sc stop secdrv & sc config secdrv start= disabled @echo on Notes
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Low frame rate on Windows 8 and later
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Camera spinning with Xbox 360 Controller
Instructions[4] |
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- Download Fix.
- Unpack file "HPMenu.u" into the
<path-to-game>/System
folder of the game.
Result: https://i.imgur.com/HEG6RgU.jpg https://i.imgur.com/jm9kijh.jpg
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 7 | |
Software renderer |
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||||
macOS (OS X) | |||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98, 2000, ME, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 266 MHz AMD K6-2 266 MHz |
Intel Pentium II 400 MHz AMD K6-2 400 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | 64 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 500 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 4 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.0 compatible | 16 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.0 compatible |
- Supported chipsets: Nvidia GeForce3, Nvidia GeForce2, Nvidia GeForce 256, Nvidia Riva TNT2, Nvidia Riva TNT, 3dfx Voodoo5, ATI Radeon, ATI Rage 128 Pro, ATI Rage 128, Matrox MGA-G550, Matrox MGA-G450, Matrox MGA-G400, Matrox MGA-G200, PowerVR3 Kyro II, PowerVR3 Kyro, S3 Savage2000
Mac OS | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 8.6 | |
Processor (CPU) | PowerPC G3 | |
System memory (RAM) | 96 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
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
- ↑ Unofficial Widescreen Patch - Oldunreal Forums
- ↑ Verified by User:Mars icecream on 2017-7