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{{Infobox game/row/engine|XnGine}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|XnGine}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
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{{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|November 14, 1998}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|November 14, 1998|ref={{note|name=Windows 95|note=Redguard officially requires Windows due to the Windows-based installer and launcher but is actually a native DOS game.}}}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 27, 2015|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/news/release_the_elder_scrolls Release: The Elder Scrolls - GOG.com]</ref>}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 27, 2015|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/news/release_the_elder_scrolls|title=Release: The Elder Scrolls - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>}}
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|steam appid  =  
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|taxonomy    =
−
|gogcom id    = 1435829617
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service }}
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|gogcom id side = 1440162836
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Third-person }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Action, RPG }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Fantasy }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | The Elder Scrolls }}
 +
|steam appid  = 1812410
 +
|gogcom id    = 1440162836
 +
|gogcom id side = 1435829617
 +
|official site= https://elderscrolls.bethesda.net/en/redguard/
 +
|hltb        = 9847
 +
|igdb        = the-elder-scrolls-adventures-redguard
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
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|mobygames    = elder-scrolls-adventures-redguard
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|mobygames    = 972
 
|wikipedia    = The Elder Scrolls Adventures: Redguard
 
|wikipedia    = The Elder Scrolls Adventures: Redguard
 
|winehq      = 6957
 
|winehq      = 6957
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Series|The Elder Scrolls}}
 
  
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'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
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{{ii}} Use [[DOSBox]] on modern systems (see [[#Run in DOSBox|Run in DOSBox]]).
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|introduction      =
 +
 
 +
|release history  =
 +
 
 +
|current state    =
 +
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
 
{{GOG.com links|1435829617|elder_scrolls_series|for game series}}
 
{{GOG.com links|1435829617|elder_scrolls_series|for game series}}
 +
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/1812410/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | | | DOS }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | | | DOS }}
 
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | the_elder_scrolls_adventures_redguard | DRM-free | Pre-packaged with a Glide-compatible build of [[DOSBox]]. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | the_elder_scrolls_adventures_redguard | DRM-free | Pre-packaged with a Glide-compatible build of [[DOSBox]]. | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9pfxkrlvwj0b | Microsoft Store | {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}} | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Steam | 1812410 | Steam | Pre-packaged with a Glide-compatible build of [[DOSBox]]. | | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} A [https://archive.org/details/REDGUARDDemo demo] is available.
 
{{ii}} A [https://archive.org/details/REDGUARDDemo demo] is available.
 +
 +
==Monetization==
 +
{{Monetization
 +
|ad-supported          =
 +
|cross-game bonus      =
 +
|dlc                    =
 +
|expansion pack        =
 +
|freeware              =
 +
|free-to-play          =
 +
|one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
 +
|sponsored              =
 +
|subscription          =
 +
|subscription gaming service = Available via [[List of PC Game Pass games|Xbox Game Pass for PC]].
 +
}}
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Run in DOSBox===
 
===Run in DOSBox===
−
{{Fixbox|description=Configure DOSBox|ref=<ref>[http://www.uesp.net/wiki/General:Playing_DOS_Installments_under_DOSBox General:Playing DOS Installments under DOSBox - UESPWiki]</ref><ref name="Garrett">{{Refcheck|user=Garrett|date=2013-12-21|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Configure DOSBox|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.uesp.net/wiki/General:Playing_DOS_Installments_under_DOSBox|title=General:Playing DOS Installments under DOSBox - UESPWiki|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref name="Garrett">{{Refcheck|user=Garrett|date=2013-12-21|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
 
# Install Redguard normally in Windows.
 
# Install Redguard normally in Windows.
−
# Install [http://ykhwong.x-y.net DOSBox SVN Daum].
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# Install [https://dosbox-x.com DOSBox-X].
−
# Edit the DOSBox configuration file (<code>dosbox-SVN-Daum.conf</code>).
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# Edit the DOSBox configuration file ({{file|DOSBox-X.conf}}).
 
# Change <code>splash=true</code> to <code>splash=false</code>
 
# Change <code>splash=true</code> to <code>splash=false</code>
 
# Change <code>memsize=16</code> to <code>memsize=63</code>
 
# Change <code>memsize=16</code> to <code>memsize=63</code>
 
# Change <code>timed=true</code> to <code>timed=false</code>
 
# Change <code>timed=true</code> to <code>timed=false</code>
 
# Save the changes.
 
# Save the changes.
−
# Go to the DOSBox SVN Daum installation folder and delete or rename <code>glide2x.dll</code>.
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# Go to the DOSBox-X installation folder and delete or rename {{file|glide2x.dll}}.
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# Install [http://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide] and set the resolution and aspect ratio as desired.
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# Install [https://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide] and set the resolution and aspect ratio as desired.
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# Run <code>RGFX.EXE</code> through DOSBox SVN Daum.
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# Run {{file|RGFX.EXE}} through DOSBox-X.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data/config|DOS|{{p|game}}\SYSTEM.INI}}
 
{{Game data/config|DOS|{{p|game}}\SYSTEM.INI}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\SYSTEM.INI}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data/saves|DOS|{{p|game}}\SAVEGAME\}}
 
{{Game data/saves|DOS|{{p|game}}\SAVEGAME\}}
−
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\SAVEGAME\}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
−
|discord               =  
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|discord                   =  
−
|discord notes         =  
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|discord notes             =  
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|epic games store       =  
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|epic games launcher       =  
−
|epic games store notes =  
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|epic games launcher notes =  
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|gog galaxy             = false
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|gog galaxy               = false
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|gog galaxy notes       =  
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|gog galaxy notes         =  
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|origin                 =  
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|origin                   =  
−
|origin notes           =  
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|origin notes             =  
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|steam cloud           =  
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|steam cloud               = true
−
|steam cloud notes     =  
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|steam cloud notes         =  
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|uplay                  =  
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|ubisoft connect          =  
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|uplay notes           =  
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|ubisoft connect notes     =  
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|xbox cloud             =  
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|xbox cloud               = false
−
|xbox cloud notes       =  
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|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|The Elder Scrolls Adventures Redguard settings.png|General settings.}}
 
{{Image|The Elder Scrolls Adventures Redguard settings.png|General settings.}}
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{{Video settings
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{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/elder-scrolls-adventures-redguard/en
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/elder-scrolls-adventures-redguard/en
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = unsupported
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = unsupported
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|antialiasing              = hackable
 
|antialiasing              = hackable
 
|antialiasing notes        = Use nGlide (see [[#Run in DOSBox|Run in DOSBox]]).
 
|antialiasing notes        = Use nGlide (see [[#Run in DOSBox|Run in DOSBox]]).
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|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = hackable
 
|vsync                      = hackable
 
|vsync notes                = Use nGlide (see [[#Run in DOSBox|Run in DOSBox]]).
 
|vsync notes                = Use nGlide (see [[#Run in DOSBox|Run in DOSBox]]).
−
|60 fps                    = unknown
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|60 fps                    = true
−
|60 fps notes              = Menu is capped at 18fps. Cutscenes are capped at 15fps.
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|60 fps notes              = DOSBox is capped at 70 FPS. Menu is capped at 18fps. Cutscenes are capped at 15fps.
 
|120 fps                    = false
 
|120 fps                    = false
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps notes              =  
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}}
 
}}
  
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==Input settings==
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==Input==
−
{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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}}
 
}}
  
−
==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
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{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Sound and Music.
 
|separate volume notes    = Sound and Music.
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|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 +
|royalty free audio      = always on
 +
|royalty free audio notes =
 +
|red book cd audio        =
 +
|red book cd audio notes  =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = German
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Retail only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/262-the-elder-scrolls-adventures-redguard-german-patch/ download for GOG.com version].
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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  |notes    = [https://www.elderscrolls.net/conference/index.php?showtopic=8213 Download and info]:<br>1) Unofficial translation by «Fargus Multimedia»<br>2) Unofficial translation by «7th Wolf»
 
  |notes    = [https://www.elderscrolls.net/conference/index.php?showtopic=8213 Download and info]:<br>1) Unofficial translation by «Fargus Multimedia»<br>2) Unofficial translation by «7th Wolf»
 
  |fan      = true
 
  |fan      = true
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Ukrainian
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|fan      = true
 +
|notes    = [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2997886278 Fan translation]
 
}}
 
}}
  
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<ol>
 
<ol>
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<li>Go to <code>{{p|game}}\sound\</code></li>
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<li>Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\sound\}}</li>
 
<li>Make a new file called {{file|DIG.INI}}.</li>
 
<li>Make a new file called {{file|DIG.INI}}.</li>
 
<li>Add the following lines:</li>
 
<li>Add the following lines:</li>
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DMA_8_BIT  -1
 
DMA_8_BIT  -1
 
DMA_16_BIT  -1</pre>
 
DMA_16_BIT  -1</pre>
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<li>Save your changes.</li>
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<li>Save the changes.</li>
 
</ol>
 
</ol>
 
}}
 
}}
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# Edit the DOSBox configuration file.
 
# Edit the DOSBox configuration file.
 
# Change <code>timed=true</code> to <code>timed=false</code>
 
# Change <code>timed=true</code> to <code>timed=false</code>
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# Save your changes.
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# Save the changes.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|glide versions        = true
 
|glide versions        = true
 
|glide notes            =  
 
|glide notes            =  
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|software mode          =  
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|software mode          = true
 
|software mode notes    =  
 
|software mode notes    =  
 
|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support        =  
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|windows 32-bit exe    = unknown
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = unknown
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = unknown
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = unknown
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
−
|macos 32-bit app       =  
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|macos intel 32-bit app =  
−
|macos 64-bit app       =  
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|macos intel 64-bit app =  
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
===[[Glossary:Command line arguments|Command line arguments]]===
 +
{{ii}} A full list of command line arguments is available from [https://en.uesp.net/wiki/Redguard:Command_Line_Arguments UESP].
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
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|OSfamily = DOS
 
|OSfamily = DOS
  
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|minOS    = 95
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|minOS    = 95{{note|name=Windows 95}}
 
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium 166 MHz
 
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium 166 MHz
 
|minRAM  = 32 MB
 
|minRAM  = 32 MB
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|recHD    =  
 
|recHD    =  
 
|recGPU  =  
 
|recGPU  =  
−
|notes    = {{ii}} Redguard officially requires Windows due to the Windows-based installer and launcher but is actually a DOS game.
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|notes    =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Latest revision as of 08:53, 5 December 2023

The Elder Scrolls Adventures: Redguard
The Elder Scrolls Adventures: Redguard cover
Developers
Bethesda Softworks
Engines
XnGine
Release dates
DOS November 14, 1998[Note 1]
Windows (DOSBox) August 27, 2015[1]
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Action, RPG
Themes Fantasy
Series The Elder Scrolls
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The Elder Scrolls Adventures: Redguard on Wikipedia
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⤏ Go to series page
The Elder Scrolls: Arena 1994
The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall 1996
An Elder Scrolls Legend: Battlespire 1997
The Elder Scrolls Adventures: Redguard 1998
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind 2002
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion 2006
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim 2011
The Elder Scrolls Online 2014
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition 2016
The Elder Scrolls: Legends 2017
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR 2018
The Elder Scrolls: Blades TBA
The Elder Scrolls VI TBA

The Elder Scrolls Adventures: Redguard is a singleplayer third-person action and RPG game in the The Elder Scrolls series.

General information

GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
DRM-free
DOS
GOG.com
DRM-free
 Pre-packaged with a Glide-compatible build of DOSBox.
Windows
Microsoft Store
Microsoft Store
 Xbox Game Pass for PC
Windows
Steam
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 Pre-packaged with a Glide-compatible build of DOSBox.
Windows
A demo is available.

Monetization

Type Notes
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
Subscription gaming service Available via Xbox Game Pass for PC.

Essential improvements

Run in DOSBox

Configure DOSBox[2][3]
  1. Install Redguard normally in Windows.
  2. Install DOSBox-X.
  3. Edit the DOSBox configuration file (DOSBox-X.conf).
  4. Change splash=true to splash=false
  5. Change memsize=16 to memsize=63
  6. Change timed=true to timed=false
  7. Save the changes.
  8. Go to the DOSBox-X installation folder and delete or rename glide2x.dll.
  9. Install nGlide and set the resolution and aspect ratio as desired.
  10. Run RGFX.EXE through DOSBox-X.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
DOS <path-to-game>\SYSTEM.INI
Windows <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 2]
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1812410/pfx/[Note 3]

Save game data location

System Location
DOS <path-to-game>\SAVEGAME\
Windows <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 2]
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1812410/pfx/[Note 3]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud
Xbox Cloud

Video

General settings.
General settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
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)
Use nGlide (see Run in DOSBox).
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Use nGlide (see Run in DOSBox).
60 FPS
DOSBox is capped at 70 FPS. Menu is capped at 18fps. Cutscenes are capped at 15fps.
120+ FPS

Input

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Sound and Music.
Surround sound
Subtitles
Disabled by default.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
For DOSBox change the priority background value in the DOSBox configuration file.
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
German
Retail only; download for GOG.com version.
Russian
Download and info:
1) Unofficial translation by «Fargus Multimedia»
2) Unofficial translation by «7th Wolf»
Ukrainian
Fan translation

Issues fixed

"GLIDE2X.DLL not found! Redguard was unable to find your 3dfx drivers" error on launch

Use DOSBox[3]

Use DOSBox (see Run in DOSBox).

DOSBox closes on launch or shows "Fatal error: unable to load DLL" error

Fix Glide[3]

Glide is missing or incorrectly configured (see Run in DOSBox).

No sound

The Redguard launcher can't configure sound on modern versions of Windows.
Make replacement DIG.INI[3]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\sound\
  2. Make a new file called DIG.INI.
  3. Add the following lines:
    4. DEVICE      Creative Labs SoundBlaster 16, AWE32 or AWE64
DRIVER      SB16.DIG
IO_ADDR     220h
IRQ         -1
DMA_8_BIT   -1
DMA_16_BIT  -1
  4. Save the changes.

Constant movement with a controller connected

Set timed setting[3]
  1. Edit the DOSBox configuration file.
  2. Change timed=true to timed=false
  3. Save the changes.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Glide
Software renderer
DOS video modes

Command line arguments

A full list of command line arguments is available from UESP.

System requirements

DOS
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 95[Note 1]
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium 166 MHz
System memory (RAM) 32 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 350 MB
Video card (GPU) 3dfx


Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Redguard officially requires Windows due to the Windows-based installer and launcher but is actually a native DOS game.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 File/folder structure within the installation folder reflects the path(s) listed for DOS game data.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References

  1. ↑ Release: The Elder Scrolls - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
  2. ↑ General:Playing DOS Installments under DOSBox - UESPWiki - last accessed on May 2023
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Verified by User:Garrett on 2013-12-21