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− | {{ii}} All files are stored in the root of the installation partition. | + | {{ii}} All files are stored in the root of the installation partition by default. |
{{ii}} <code>timwin.ini</code> contains settings. | {{ii}} <code>timwin.ini</code> contains settings. | ||
{{ii}} <code>SIGNIN.RES</code> contains the most recent player name. | {{ii}} <code>SIGNIN.RES</code> contains the most recent player name. | ||
+ | The location of configuration files can be overridden by creating sierra.ini in %windir%. Within this file, you can specify the location of configuration files: | ||
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+ | <code>[TimWin]<br> | ||
+ | InstallPath=C:\MyTimFiles</code> | ||
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+ | In theory, it's possible to have a separate path for every user on the computer, by creating a registry key (described [https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/api/winbase/nf-winbase-getprivateprofilestring here]) like this (reboot required): | ||
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+ | <code>[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\IniFileMapping\sierra.ini]<br> | ||
+ | TimWin=#USR:Software\Sierra\TimWin</code> | ||
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+ | Using this, each user could specify their own path by creating a value under | ||
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+ | <code>[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Sierra\TimWin]<br> | ||
+ | InstallPath=C:\Users\WiffleMoose\Documents\TimWin</code> | ||
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+ | Unfortunately, there does not appear to be an easy way to automate this (like using %APPDATA%) such that each user doesn't have to manually create this key. | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== |
Revision as of 21:43, 3 August 2019
Developers | |
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Jeff Tunnell Productions | |
Publishers | |
Sierra Entertainment | |
Release dates | |
Windows | 1995 |
Mac OS (Classic) | 1995 |
Key points
- Windows re-release of The Incredible Machine 2 CD-ROM version, with enhanced graphics/UI.
General information
- Sierra Gamers - Game page on Ken Williams' official website
- Hardcore Gaming 101 - Comprehensive feature on the series
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
GOG.com | Included in The Incredible Machine Mega Pack, with The Even More Incredible Machine, Return of the Incredible Machine: Contraptions, and The Incredible Machine: Even More Contraptions. |
- The GOG.com re-release does not include speech or CD-audio tracks.
Essential improvements
CD-audio music in digital re-release
Replace MIDI music with higher quality CD-audio soundtrack from the original release[citation needed] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | C:\timwin.ini C:\SIGNIN.RES |
Mac OS (Classic) |
- All files are stored in the root of the installation partition by default.
-
timwin.ini
contains settings. -
SIGNIN.RES
contains the most recent player name.
The location of configuration files can be overridden by creating sierra.ini in %windir%. Within this file, you can specify the location of configuration files:
[TimWin]
InstallPath=C:\MyTimFiles
In theory, it's possible to have a separate path for every user on the computer, by creating a registry key (described here) like this (reboot required):
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\IniFileMapping\sierra.ini]
TimWin=#USR:Software\Sierra\TimWin
Using this, each user could specify their own path by creating a value under
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Sierra\TimWin]
InstallPath=C:\Users\WiffleMoose\Documents\TimWin
Unfortunately, there does not appear to be an easy way to automate this (like using %APPDATA%) such that each user doesn't have to manually create this key.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | C:\*.TIM C:\TIM.SAV |
Mac OS (Classic) |
- All files are stored in the root of the installation partition.
- Save files are
*.TIM
(saves can also be saved in other locations). -
TIM.SAV
contains players and progress details.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
- Sound menu includes a Jukebox.
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | 2 | Hot seat |
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LAN play | ||||
Online play |
Other information
API
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 3.1 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel 486 | |
System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | SVGA |