Difference between revisions of "Pharaoh"
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===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Change color depth|ref=<ref>[ | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Change color depth|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/support/pharaoh_cleopatra/windowed_mode Support for Pharaoh + Cleopatra - GOG.com]</ref>}} |
To enable windowed mode, first change the color depth to 16bit. | To enable windowed mode, first change the color depth to 16bit. | ||
* On Windows 8 and later, right-click the game's shortcut, select Properties -> Compatibility -> Reduced color mode -> 16-bit. Confirm by clicking OK. | * On Windows 8 and later, right-click the game's shortcut, select Properties -> Compatibility -> Reduced color mode -> 16-bit. Confirm by clicking OK. | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|PharaohStarter.exe}} | {{Fixbox/fix|PharaohStarter.exe}} | ||
| − | An application that automatically changes the color depth to 16 bit and starts Pharaoh in a window. After the game is closed the color depth returns to 32 bit.<ref> | + | An application that automatically changes the color depth to 16 bit and starts Pharaoh in a window. After the game is closed the color depth returns to 32 bit.<ref>https://www.gog.com/forum/pharaoh_cleopatra/q_is_there_a_way_to_activate_the_windowed_mode/post6</ref> |
* Download [https://dl.dropbox.com/u/1420135/PharaohStarter.zip this file] | * Download [https://dl.dropbox.com/u/1420135/PharaohStarter.zip this file] | ||
* Extract the .zip, and place PharaohStarter.exe in your game's folder. | * Extract the .zip, and place PharaohStarter.exe in your game's folder. | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Multi-core fix}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Multi-core fix}} | ||
| − | This is from a guide posted on the GOG.com Pharaoh forum.<ref> | + | This is from a guide posted on the GOG.com Pharaoh forum.<ref>https://www.gog.com/forum/pharaoh_cleopatra/fix_for_freezes_andor_movies_not_playing_on_multicore_cpus</ref> |
* Download [https://web.archive.org/web/20080721084339/http://www16.brinkster.com/salvage/thief/imagecfg.zip ImageCFG] | * Download [https://web.archive.org/web/20080721084339/http://www16.brinkster.com/salvage/thief/imagecfg.zip ImageCFG] | ||
* Extract the .zip and place imagecfg.exe in your game's folder. | * Extract the .zip and place imagecfg.exe in your game's folder. | ||
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|mss32.dll|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox/fix|mss32.dll|ref=<ref>https://www.gog.com/forum/pharaoh_cleopatra/instafreeze/post15</ref>}} |
* Download [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/514-miles-sound-system-mss-v60m/ Miles Sound System (MSS) v6.0m] | * Download [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/514-miles-sound-system-mss-v60m/ Miles Sound System (MSS) v6.0m] | ||
* Extract <code>mss32.dll</code> from the .zip file. | * Extract <code>mss32.dll</code> from the .zip file. | ||
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| Developers | |
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| Impressions Games | |
| BreakAway Games | |
| Publishers | |
| Sierra Entertainment | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | 1999 |
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| City Building Series | |
|---|---|
| Caesar (series) | |
| Pharaoh | 1999 |
| Zeus: Master of Olympus | 2000 |
| Emperor: Rise of the Middle Kingdom | 2002 |
| Children of the Nile | 2004 |
| Pharaoh: A New Era | 2023 |
General information
- Pharaoh Heaven community site
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon.co.uk | |
Pharaoh Gold (Pharaoh + Cleopatra) | |
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| GOG.com | |
Pharaoh + Cleopatra | |
- The GOG.com version includes the expansion Queen of the Nile: Cleopatra, the latest patch and is fixed to run on modern computers.
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Queen of the Nile: Cleopatra | |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Pharaoh Enhancement Pack 1.2 enables the in-game Mission Editor and fixes various issues.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
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| System | Location |
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Save game data location
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| System | Location |
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Video settings
Widescreen resolution
Windowed
| Instructions |
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| Instructions |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Issues fixed
Unable to load function; Ft_thunk (Kernell32.dll)
| Instructions |
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Game freezes / movies not playing
| Instructions |
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| Instructions |
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System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | |
| Processor (CPU) | 133 MHz | 200 MHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 360 MB | 630 MB |
| Video card (GPU) | 1 MB of VRAM | |
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