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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Attic Entertainment Software}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Attic Entertainment Software}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sir-Tech}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sir-Tech|Retail (USA)}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|U.S. Gold}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|U.S. Gold|Retail (UK)}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Fantasy Productions}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Fantasy Productions|Retail (Germany)}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|United Independent Entertainment|Digital}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|April 1992}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|April 1992}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|2009|wrapper=DOSBox}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|2009|wrapper=DOSBox}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|June 18, 2013|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref> | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|June 18, 2013|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/news/mac_game_update_system_shock_2_10_more_titles|title=Mac Game Update: System Shock 2 + 10 more titles ● GOG.com|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|March 14, 2014|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref> | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|March 14, 2014|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/267670/announcements/detail/1263563966377264170|title=Mac and Linux builds now available! - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Realms of Arkania 1 - Blade of Destiny Classic|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Turn-based }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person, Bird's-eye view }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RPG }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Realms of Arkania }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Realms of Arkania }} | ||
|steam appid = 267670 | |steam appid = 267670 | ||
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|lutris = realms-of-arkania-1-blade-of-destiny-classic | |lutris = realms-of-arkania-1-blade-of-destiny-classic | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 3437 |
|wikipedia = Realms of Arkania: Blade of Destiny | |wikipedia = Realms of Arkania: Blade of Destiny | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | Floppies or CD-ROM | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | Floppies or CD-ROM. | | DOS }} |
− | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | realms-of-arkania- | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | realms-of-arkania-trilogy-classic-bundle | Steam | Trilogy Classic Bundle. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
− | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | realms_of_arkania_1_2 | DRM-free | Includes [[Realms of Arkania: Star Trail]]. Pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]].<ref> | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | realms_of_arkania_1_2 | DRM-free | Includes [[Realms of Arkania: Star Trail]]. Pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/general/list_of_gog_games_using_dosbox/page1|title=List of GOG games using DOSBox, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref> | | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 267670 | Steam | Pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]].<ref> | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 267670 | Steam | Pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/depot/267673/|title=Realms of Arkania english · DepotID: 267673 · Steam Database|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} The German version needs the manual to answer copy protection questions (see | + | {{ii}} The German version needs the manual to answer copy protection questions (see {{file|passcodes.pdf}} for GOG.com). |
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Skip intro (retail)|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Skip intro (retail)|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Go to the installation folder. | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
− | # Edit | + | # Edit {{file|BLADE.BAT}}. |
# Delete the <code>intro</code> line. | # Delete the <code>intro</code> line. | ||
# Save your changes. | # Save your changes. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Skip intro (GOG.com)|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Skip intro (GOG.com)|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Go to the installation folder. | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
− | # Edit | + | # Edit {{file|dosbox_realms1_single.conf}}. |
# Go to the end and delete the <code>intro</code> line. | # Go to the end and delete the <code>intro</code> line. | ||
# Save your changes. | # Save your changes. | ||
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===Use CD music in English version=== | ===Use CD music in English version=== | ||
{{++}} These steps upgrade the English version with the German version's CD music. This requires the German CD version (GOG.com has both). | {{++}} These steps upgrade the English version with the German version's CD music. This requires the German CD version (GOG.com has both). | ||
− | {{--}} This reinstates the copy protection questions; refer to | + | {{--}} This reinstates the copy protection questions; refer to {{file|passcodes.pdf}} in the German version's installation folder for the answers. |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use CD music in English version (GOG.com)|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use CD music in English version (GOG.com)|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/realms_of_arkania_series/roa_1_in_game_cd_audio_music/post7|title=RoA 1 in game CD audio music, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Download and install both the English and German versions of the game to their individual folders. | # Download and install both the English and German versions of the game to their individual folders. | ||
# Go into the English installation folder. | # Go into the English installation folder. | ||
− | # Delete or rename | + | # Delete or rename {{file|BLADEM.EXE}}. |
− | # Rename | + | # Rename {{file|BLADE.DAT}} to {{file|SCHICK.DAT}}. |
− | # Rename | + | # Rename {{file|INTRO_A.OVL}} to {{file|INTRO_E.OVL}}. |
# Go to the German installation folder. | # Go to the German installation folder. | ||
− | # Copy the German | + | # Copy the German {{folder|MUSIC}}, {{file|game.gog}}, {{file|game.inst}}, {{file|INTRO.EXE}}, {{file|SCHICKM.EXE}} and {{file|SOUND.CFG}} to the English installation folder, replacing existing files when prompted. |
− | # In the English installation folder rename | + | # In the English installation folder rename {{file|SCHICKM.EXE}} to {{file|BLADEM.EXE}}. |
− | # Edit the English version's | + | # Edit the English version's {{file|dosbox_realms1_single.conf}}. |
# Make a new line below <code>mount C "..\Realms of Arkania 1"</code>. | # Make a new line below <code>mount C "..\Realms of Arkania 1"</code>. | ||
# Add this line: <code>imgmount D "..\Realms of Arkania 1\game.inst" -t iso</code> | # Add this line: <code>imgmount D "..\Realms of Arkania 1\game.inst" -t iso</code> | ||
− | # Save | + | # Save the changes. The game will now have CD music. |
}} | }} | ||
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{{Game data/saves|DOS|{{p|game}}\*.GAM}} | {{Game data/saves|DOS|{{p|game}}\*.GAM}} | ||
{{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|OS X| | + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/Boxer/Gamebox States/com.game.realms-of-arkania-1/Current.boxerstate/C Realms of Arkania 1.harddisk}} |
{{Game data/saves|Linux|}} | {{Game data/saves|Linux|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} {{file|GAMES.NAM}} stores save game names; saves can't be accessed if this file is missing. |
− | {{ii}} Generated characters are | + | {{ii}} Generated characters are {{file|*.CHR}}; character files are not needed for loading save games (characters are stored in each save). |
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
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|vulkan versions = | |vulkan versions = | ||
|vulkan notes = | |vulkan notes = | ||
− | |dos modes = | + | |dos modes = MCGA, VGA |
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
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|windows arm app = unknown | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
− | |macos arm app = | + | |macos arm app = unknown |
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown |
Latest revision as of 13:33, 20 March 2024
This page is for the original game. For the 2013 remake, see Realms of Arkania: Blade of Destiny (2013).
Developers | |
---|---|
Attic Entertainment Software | |
Publishers | |
Retail (USA) | Sir-Tech |
Retail (UK) | U.S. Gold |
Retail (Germany) | Fantasy Productions |
Digital | United Independent Entertainment |
Release dates | |
DOS | April 1992 |
Windows (DOSBox) | 2009 |
macOS (OS X) (DOSBox) | June 18, 2013[1] |
Linux (DOSBox) | March 14, 2014[2] |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Turn-based |
Perspectives | First-person, Bird's-eye view |
Genres | RPG |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | Realms of Arkania |
Realms of Arkania: Blade of Destiny is a singleplayer first-person and bird's-eye view RPG game in the Realms of Arkania series.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Floppies or CD-ROM. | |||
GamersGate | Trilogy Classic Bundle. | |||
GOG.com | Includes Realms of Arkania: Star Trail. Pre-packaged with DOSBox.[3] | |||
Steam | Pre-packaged with DOSBox.[4] |
- The German version needs the manual to answer copy protection questions (see
passcodes.pdf
for GOG.com).
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Skip intro (retail)[citation needed] |
---|
|
Skip intro (GOG.com)[citation needed] |
---|
|
Use CD music in English version
- These steps upgrade the English version with the German version's CD music. This requires the German CD version (GOG.com has both).
- This reinstates the copy protection questions; refer to
passcodes.pdf
in the German version's installation folder for the answers.
Use CD music in English version (GOG.com)[5] |
---|
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
DOS | <path-to-game>\SOUND.CFG |
Windows | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
Linux | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
- It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.
- In-game settings are not stored between sessions.
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
DOS | <path-to-game>\*.GAM |
Windows | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Application Support/Boxer/Gamebox States/com.game.realms-of-arkania-1/Current.boxerstate/C Realms of Arkania 1.harddisk <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
Linux | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
-
GAMES.NAM
stores save game names; saves can't be accessed if this file is missing. - Generated characters are
*.CHR
; character files are not needed for loading save games (characters are stored in each save).
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | 320x200 only. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | For DOSBox toggle with Alt+↵ Enter (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | For DOSBox use an unofficial build (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | For DOSBox set in the DOSBox configuration file. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds). |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | No volume sliders; on/off only. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | All dialogue is text-based. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | For DOSBox change the priority background value in the DOSBox configuration file. |
|
Royalty free audio | ||
Red Book CD audio | German version only (see Use CD music in English version). |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
German | ||||
Russian | Fan translation by «ZoG Forum Team». |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
vorpX | G3D Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
DOS video modes | MCGA, VGA |
System requirements
DOS | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 5.0 | |
Processor (CPU) | 386DX/33 | |
System memory (RAM) | 4 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 10 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | VGA |
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista | |
Processor (CPU) | 1 GHz | 1.4 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 150 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 7 compatible | DirectX 9 compatible |
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.6.8 (Snow Leopard) or later | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2 GHz+ | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM |
Notes
References
- ↑ Mac Game Update: System Shock 2 + 10 more titles ● GOG.com - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Mac and Linux builds now available! - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Realms of Arkania 1 - Blade of Destiny Classic - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ List of GOG games using DOSBox, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Realms of Arkania english · DepotID: 267673 · Steam Database - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ RoA 1 in game CD audio music, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023