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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|April 18, 2014|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/news/mac_versions_new_language_packs_for_hasbro_games_and_others Mac versions, new language packs for D&D games and others - GOG.com]</ref>}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|April 18, 2014|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/news/mac_versions_new_language_packs_for_hasbro_games_and_others Mac versions, new language packs for D&D games and others - GOG.com]</ref>}}
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|steam appid  =  
|gogcom page  = the_temple_of_elemental_evil
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|gogcom id    = 1207658889
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
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|mobygames    = temple-of-elemental-evil-a-classic-greyhawk-adventure
 
|wikipedia    = The Temple of Elemental Evil (video game)
 
|wikipedia    = The Temple of Elemental Evil (video game)
 
|winehq      =  
 
|winehq      =  
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
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{{series|Dungeons & Dragons}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 +
===Patches (officials)===
 +
* #1 (9 MB) Fixes a lot of things (patch #2 does contain patch #1).
 +
* [http://sorcerers.net/Games/ToEE/index_misc.php #2 (5.4 MB)] A necessary download for anyone playing the game. The official patch fixes a huge amount of bugs and even adds some new game features like item descriptions and a brightness/gamma slider.
 +
* #3 (6 MB) This patch only corrects problems associated with upgrading to DirectX 9.0c, specifically, the inability to loot bug.
 +
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename video files|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename video files|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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===[[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
|gog galaxy           = false
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|discord                =
|gog galaxy notes     =  
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|discord notes          =
|origin               =  
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|epic games store      =
|origin notes         =  
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|epic games store notes =
|steam cloud           =  
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|gog galaxy             = false
|steam cloud notes     =  
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|gog galaxy notes       =  
|uplay                 =  
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|origin                 =  
|uplay notes           =  
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|origin notes           =  
|xbox cloud           =  
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|steam cloud           =  
|xbox cloud notes     =  
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|steam cloud notes     =  
 +
|uplay                 =  
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|uplay notes           =  
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|xbox cloud             =  
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|xbox cloud notes       =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Image|The Temple of Elemental Evil video settings.png|Video settings.}}
 
{{Image|The Temple of Elemental Evil video settings.png|Video settings.}}
 
{{Video settings
 
{{Video settings
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/temple-elemental-evil
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|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/temple-elemental-evil
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = silver
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = silver
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = unsupported
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = unsupported
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|widescreen resolution      = hackable
 
|widescreen resolution      = hackable
|widescreen resolution notes= See the [http://www.wsgf.org/dr/temple-elemental-evil WSGF entry].
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|widescreen resolution notes= See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/temple-elemental-evil WSGF entry].
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
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|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|4k ultra hd                = false
 
|4k ultra hd                = false
|4k ultra hd notes          = Base game: Characters and fog are not rendered at 1920x1080 or higher.  
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|4k ultra hd notes          = Base game: Characters and fog are not rendered at 1920x1080 or higher.
 
|fov                        = n/a
 
|fov                        = n/a
 
|fov notes                  = Fixed overhead
 
|fov notes                  = Fixed overhead
 
|windowed                  = hackable
 
|windowed                  = hackable
|windowed notes            = Use the <code> -window</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]].<ref>[http://www.gamefaqs.com/pc/589356-the-temple-of-elemental-evil/cheats The Temple of Elemental Evil Cheats, Codes, and Secrets for PC - GameFAQs]</ref>. Window is 800x600. See also [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
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|windowed notes            = Use the <code> -window</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]].<ref>[http://www.gamefaqs.com/pc/589356-the-temple-of-elemental-evil/cheats The Temple of Elemental Evil Cheats, Codes, and Secrets for PC - GameFAQs]</ref> Window is 800x600. See also [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
 
|borderless windowed        = hackable
 
|borderless windowed        = hackable
 
|borderless windowed notes  = Possible with DxWnd. See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
 
|borderless windowed notes  = Possible with DxWnd. See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
 
|anisotropic                = n/a
 
|anisotropic                = n/a
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
|antialiasing              = true
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|antialiasing              = limited
 
|antialiasing notes        = On/off only.
 
|antialiasing notes        = On/off only.
 
|vsync                      = false
 
|vsync                      = false
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|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
===Windowed===
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===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
 
{{Fixbox|description=DxWnd|ref=|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=DxWnd|ref=|fix=
 
# Launch [[DxWnd]] and add a shortcut to ToEE.exe
 
# Launch [[DxWnd]] and add a shortcut to ToEE.exe
#* Main tab: Run in Window checked. Choose "Desktop" if going for borderless windowed, or Desktop Center otherwise.
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#* Main tab: Run in Window checked. Choose "Desktop" if going for borderless windowed, or Desktop Center otherwise.
 
#* Video: Emulate Win Maximize.
 
#* Video: Emulate Win Maximize.
 
# ToEE.cfg: Edit <code>video_width</code> and <code>video_height</code> to match desired resolution. Note that height is before width.
 
# ToEE.cfg: Edit <code>video_width</code> and <code>video_height</code> to match desired resolution. Note that height is before width.
  
Notes:
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'''Notes'''
* If the game's resolution is set too high, character models and fog of war will not be rendered.
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{{ii}} If the game's resolution is set too high, character models and fog of war will not be rendered.
* Window may be initially pinned; tab in and out of the game to have it behave normally
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{{ii}} Window may be initially pinned; tab in and out of the game to have it behave normally
 
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
  
 
==Input settings==
 
==Input settings==
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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}}{{L10n/switch
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|language  = French
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|interface = true
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|audio    = true
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|subtitles = true
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|notes    = Only retail version. [http://traduction.skritz.com/index.php?title=Temple_of_the_Elemental_Evil Fan translation 1], [http://toee.free.fr/telechargement.html Fan translation 2]
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|fan      = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    = Local retail version only.
 
  |notes    = Local retail version only.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Russian
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|interface = true
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|audio    = unknown
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|subtitles = true
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|notes    = Official localization by Akella. Local retail version only.
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|fan      =
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Russian
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|interface = hackable
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|audio    = false
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|subtitles = hackable
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|notes    = [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/temple_of_elemental_evil_a_classic_greyhawk_adventure_the/files/363.html Fan translation by «Greyhawk.ovl.ru»]
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|fan      = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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===Crash on startup===
 
===Crash on startup===
{{fixbox|description=Replace temple.dll|ref=<ref>https://www.gog.com/forum/temple_of_elemental_evil/the_game_crashes_at_startup/post23</ref>
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{{fixbox|description=Replace temple.dll|ref=<ref>https://www.gog.com/forum/temple_of_elemental_evil/the_game_crashes_at_startup/post23</ref>|fix=
 
* Backup the existing temple.dll file.  
 
* Backup the existing temple.dll file.  
 
* Download the replacement file, unzip, and place in main game folder.
 
* Download the replacement file, unzip, and place in main game folder.
  
Notes:
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'''Notes'''
* Applies to crashes after "initializing sector data". Doesn't solve all possible crashes.
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{{ii}} Applies to one type of crash after "initializing sector data".  
* With a hex editor, can also open temple.dll, change offset <code>$1da510</code> from <code>74</code> to <code>EB</code>
 
 
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
|64-bit executable     = unknown
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|windows 32-bit exe    = unknown
|64-bit executable notes=  
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|windows 64-bit exe    = unknown
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|windows exe notes     =
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|macos 32-bit app      = unknown
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|macos 64-bit app      = unknown
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|macos app notes        =
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|linux 32-bit executable=
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|linux 64-bit executable=
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|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  

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The Temple of Elemental Evil
The Temple of Elemental Evil cover
Developers
Troika Games
Publishers
Hasbro
Engines
Steam
Release dates
Windows September 16, 2003
macOS (OS X) April 18, 2014[1]
The Temple of Elemental Evil on MobyGames
The Temple of Elemental Evil on Wikipedia
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General information

GOG.com Community Discussions
GOG.com Support Page

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
SecuROM DRM disc check.
Removed in The Master Collection
Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
Windows
macOS (OS X)

Essential improvements

Patches (officials)

  • #1 (9 MB) Fixes a lot of things (patch #2 does contain patch #1).
  • #2 (5.4 MB) A necessary download for anyone playing the game. The official patch fixes a huge amount of bugs and even adds some new game features like item descriptions and a brightness/gamma slider.
  • #3 (6 MB) This patch only corrects problems associated with upgrading to DirectX 9.0c, specifically, the inability to loot bug.

Skip intro videos

Delete/rename video files[citation needed]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\data\movies\
  2. Delete or rename AtariLogo.bik, introcinematic.bik, TroikaLogo.bik and WotCLogo.bik.

Circle of Eight Modpack

This mod fixes a lot of game breaking bugs[citation needed]
This is for the GOG.com and Anthology versions of the game. See this link for info on installing the CD version.
This mod requires java installed. Java is used for the mod's launcher.
Troubleshooting the mod/general advice
  1. Go to the co8 Standard page.
  2. Install the mod by executing the file.
  3. Enjoy.

Temple+

Performance Optimizations, Pathfinding Fixes & UI Improvements[2]
Rewrites the engine, allowing for performance & pathfinding optimizations as well as UI improvements for modern systems.
Compatible with co8, GOG.com and CD-ROM version of the game with Patch 2 installed.
Although it contains many bugfixes, it still does not fix some things co8 takes care of, so installation of both is recommended.
Temple+ FAQ
Temple+ Support
  1. Go to the mod page
  2. Download & install the mod
  3. Launch the game using the Temple+ launcher.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\ToEE.cfg[Note 1]
macOS (OS X)

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\modules\ToEE\Save\[Note 1]
macOS (OS X)

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy

Video settings

Video settings.
Video settings.

Template:Video settings

Windowed

DxWnd
  1. Launch DxWnd and add a shortcut to ToEE.exe
    • Main tab: Run in Window checked. Choose "Desktop" if going for borderless windowed, or Desktop Center otherwise.
    • Video: Emulate Win Maximize.
  2. ToEE.cfg: Edit video_width and video_height to match desired resolution. Note that height is before width.

Notes

If the game's resolution is set too high, character models and fog of war will not be rendered.
Window may be initially pinned; tab in and out of the game to have it behave normally

Input settings

Template:Input settings

Audio settings

Audio settings.
Audio settings.

Template:Audio settings

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
Only retail version. Fan translation 1, Fan translation 2
Polish
Local retail version only.
Russian
Official localization by Akella. Local retail version only.
Russian
Fan translation by «Greyhawk.ovl.ru»

Game Issues

Crashes on rest

This happens only when rest on certain areas.
Try resting in another area[citation needed]

Crash on startup

Replace temple.dll[3]
  • Backup the existing temple.dll file.
  • Download the replacement file, unzip, and place in main game folder.

Notes

Applies to one type of crash after "initializing sector data".

Other information

API

Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP, Vista, 7, 8
Processor (CPU) 1 GHz
System memory (RAM) 256 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD)
Video card (GPU) DirectX 7 compatible

Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below %PROGRAMFILES%, %PROGRAMDATA%, or %WINDIR% might be redirected to %LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).

References