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Shadowmanwkp (talk | contribs) (Added a common problems with the game not starting or installing. Also edited the black cutscenes bug to give a better solution. Added a citation for all three solutions.) |
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
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+ | ===Running the install program does not work=== | ||
+ | When opening the installer, nothing seemingly happens | ||
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+ | {{Fixbox|description=Run the installer directly|ref=<ref>https://www.play-old-pc-games.com/2012/06/13/panzer-dragoon/</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Navigate to the disk itself | ||
+ | # Go to the folder {{code| INSTALL}} | ||
+ | # Run the file {{code| SETUP.exe}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | ===Game throws the error "Not attached Palette (DirectDraw)" on startup=== | ||
+ | The game will show a black screen, followed by the error. | ||
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+ | {{Fixbox|description=Edit the game's .ini file|ref=<ref>https://www.play-old-pc-games.com/2012/06/13/panzer-dragoon/</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to {{code| %SYSTEMROOT%\panzerdg.ini}} | ||
+ | # Go to the line that starts with <code>VMode=</code> and replace the whole line with <code>VMode=640*480*16</code> | ||
+ | {{ii}} If the line <code>VMode=</code> is not present, add the following lines at the end of the file: <code>[Screen]</code> and <code>VMode=640*480*16</code> | ||
+ | }} | ||
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===Colours are wrong=== | ===Colours are wrong=== | ||
When the game is started, colours are incorrect. | When the game is started, colours are incorrect. | ||
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When a cutscene is meant to play, the game instead appears to hang. | When a cutscene is meant to play, the game instead appears to hang. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Pause and unpause the game|ref=<ref>https://www.play-old-pc-games.com/2012/06/13/panzer-dragoon/</ref>||fix= |
− | # Press {{key| | + | # Press {{key|F3}} twice to pause and unpause the game. The cutscene should proceed as normal.}} |
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− | }} | ||
===Cannot exit game=== | ===Cannot exit game=== | ||
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|metal support = | |metal support = | ||
|metal support notes = | |metal support notes = | ||
− | |vulkan support = | + | |vulkan support = |
|vulkan support notes = | |vulkan support notes = | ||
|dos modes = | |dos modes = |
Revision as of 21:41, 9 January 2018
Developers | |
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Team Andromeda | |
Publishers | |
Sega | |
Expert Software | |
Release dates | |
Windows | December 5, 1996 |
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Disc can be removed after the game is started, but Music is streamed from the CD |
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
Input settings
Controller support
- A special 'SEGA Pad' mode is available for Sega Saturn controllers used with an nVidia NV1-based graphics card.
- Conventional controllers work using 'PC Pad' setting.
- Movement on Joysticks, DirectInput and XInput controllers is grabbed from the X/Y Axis (Left Analogue Stick generally).
- No vibration support
Audio settings
Issues fixed
Running the install program does not work
When opening the installer, nothing seemingly happens
Run the installer directly[1] |
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Game throws the error "Not attached Palette (DirectDraw)" on startup
The game will show a black screen, followed by the error.
Edit the game's .ini file[2] |
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Colours are wrong
When the game is started, colours are incorrect.
Use 16-Bit Color Mode[citation needed] |
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Cutscenes do not play
When a cutscene is meant to play, the game instead appears to hang.
Pause and unpause the game[3] |
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Cannot exit game
Use Alt+F4[citation needed] |
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Sound stops working
When opening the Audio Mixer, the game's sound stops working entirely.
Reinstall Panzer Dragoon to a different folder[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | 95 |
Processor (CPU) | 90 MHz Intel Pentium
(Some boxes state 75 MHz is sufficient) | 133 MHz Intel Pentium or Better |
System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | 16 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 50 MB | 160 MB |
Video card (GPU) | 256 (8-Bit) Color, SVGA capable DirectX 3.0 compatible | nVidia NV1 or other Quadratic Mapping Capable card. |
Sound (audio device) | Sound Blaster 16 or 100% Compatibles | |
Other | 2x CD-ROM drive, Keyboard. | 4x CD-ROM drive, Any Gameport or DirectInput Compatible Controller, Gamepad or Joystick. Sega Saturn Gamepad (When used with an nVidia NV1). |