Difference between revisions of "The Temple of Elemental Evil"
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
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− | + | {{ii}} All three official patches are available from [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/4337/7/ Patches-Scrolls] and [https://sorcerers.net/Games/ToEE/index_misc.php Sorcerers.net]. | |
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===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= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\data\movies|folder}}. |
− | # Delete or rename | + | # Delete or rename {{file|AtariLogo.bik}}, {{file|introcinematic.bik}}, {{file|TroikaLogo.bik}} and {{file|WotCLogo.bik}}. |
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===Circle of Eight Modpack=== | ===Circle of Eight Modpack=== | ||
− | {{ | + | {{mm}} [https://www.moddb.com/mods/circle-of-eight-modpack/downloads/circle-of-eight-modpack-810-standard-edition Standard Edition download page]. |
− | {{ii}} This is for the GOG.com and Anthology versions of the game. See [http://www.co8.org/forum/showthread.php?t=6695 this link] for info on installing the | + | {{mm}} [http://www.co8.org/forum/showpost.php?p=127812&postcount=2 Troubleshooting the mod/general advice] |
− | {{ii}} This mod requires [https://www.java.com/en/download/ | + | {{ii}} This is for the GOG.com and Anthology versions of the game. See [http://www.co8.org/forum/showthread.php?t=6695 this link] for info on installing with the retail version. |
− | + | {{ii}} This mod requires [https://www.java.com/en/download/ Java 8] to be installed for the mod's launcher to work. | |
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===Temple+=== | ===Temple+=== | ||
− | {{ | + | {{mm}} [https://rpgcodex.net/forums/threads/project-temple-released.98904/ Main forum thread and download link] |
− | {{ii}}Rewrites the engine, allowing for performance & pathfinding optimizations as well as UI improvements for modern systems. | + | {{mm}} [https://rpgcodex.net/forums/threads/temple-faq.110849/ FAQ] | [https://rpgcodex.net/forums/threads/temple-support.98897/ Support] |
− | {{ii}}Compatible with | + | {{ii}} Rewrites the engine, allowing for performance & pathfinding optimizations as well as UI improvements for modern systems. |
− | {{ii}}Although it contains many bugfixes, it still does not fix some things co8 takes care of, so installation of both is recommended. | + | {{ii}} Compatible with GOG.com and CD-ROM version of the game with Patch 2 installed, as well as the Circle of Eight modpack. |
− | + | {{ii}} Although it contains many bugfixes, it still does not fix some things co8 takes care of, so installation of both is recommended. | |
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[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 {{file|ToEE.exe}}. |
#* Main tab: Run in Window checked. Choose "Desktop" if going for borderless windowed, or Desktop Center otherwise. | #* 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 | + | # Open {{file|ToEE.cfg}} and edit <code>video_width</code> and <code>video_height</code> to match the desired resolution. Note that height is set before width. |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
{{ii}} If the game's resolution is set too high, character models and fog of war will not be rendered. | {{ii}} If the game's resolution is set too high, character models and fog of war will not be rendered. | ||
− | {{ii}} Window may be initially pinned; tab in and out of the game to | + | {{ii}} Window may be initially pinned; tab in and out of the game to fix this. |
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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>|fix= | {{fixbox|description=Replace temple.dll|ref=<ref>https://www.gog.com/forum/temple_of_elemental_evil/the_game_crashes_at_startup/post23</ref>|fix= | ||
− | * | + | * Back up the existing {{file|temple.dll}} file. |
− | * Download the replacement file | + | * Download the [http://www.sendspace.com/file/7i7e8x[/url replacement file]] and extract it to {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}. |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' |
Revision as of 17:12, 8 January 2023
Developers | |
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Troika Games | |
Publishers | |
Original | Atari |
Current | Hasbro |
Engines | |
Steam | |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 16, 2003 |
macOS (OS X) | April 18, 2014[1] |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Turn-based |
Perspectives | Isometric |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | RPG |
Series | Dungeons & Dragons |
⤏ Go to series page | |
Gold Box (series) | |
Silver Box (series) | |
Hillsfar | 1989 |
DragonStrike | 1990 |
Neverwinter Nights (series) | |
Eye of the Beholder (series) | |
Dark Sun (series) | |
Fantasy Empires | 1993 |
Dungeon Hack | 1993 |
Stronghold | 1993 |
Al-Qadim: The Genie's Curse | 1994 |
Menzoberranzan | 1994 |
Ravenloft (series) | |
Blood & Magic | 1996 |
DeathKeep | 1996 |
Descent to Undermountain | 1997 |
Baldur's Gate (series) | |
Planescape: Torment (series) | |
Icewind Dale (series) | |
Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor | 2001 |
The Temple of Elemental Evil | 2003 |
Forgotten Realms: Demon Stone | 2004 |
Dungeons & Dragons: Dragonshard | 2005 |
Dungeons & Dragons Online | 2006 |
Dungeons & Dragons: Daggerdale | 2011 |
Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara | 2013 |
Neverwinter | 2013 |
Sword Coast Legends | 2015 |
Tales from Candlekeep: Tomb of Annihilation | 2017 |
Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms | 2020 |
Solasta: Crown of the Magister | 2021 |
Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance | 2021 |
General information
Availability
- A free demo is available from Archive.org.
Essential improvements
Patches
- All three official patches are available from Patches-Scrolls and Sorcerers.net.
Skip intro videos
Delete/rename video files[citation needed] |
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Circle of Eight Modpack
- Standard Edition download page.
- Troubleshooting the mod/general advice
- This is for the GOG.com and Anthology versions of the game. See this link for info on installing with the retail version.
- This mod requires Java 8 to be installed for the mod's launcher to work.
Temple+
- Main forum thread and download link
- FAQ | Support
- Rewrites the engine, allowing for performance & pathfinding optimizations as well as UI improvements for modern systems.
- Compatible with GOG.com and CD-ROM version of the game with Patch 2 installed, as well as the Circle of Eight modpack.
- Although it contains many bugfixes, it still does not fix some things co8 takes care of, so installation of both is recommended.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\ToEE.cfg[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\modules\ToEE\Save\[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | See the WSGF entry. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | Base game: Characters and fog are not rendered at 1920x1080 or higher. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | Fixed overhead | ||
Windowed | Use the -window parameter.[2] Window is 800x600. See also Windowed. |
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Borderless fullscreen windowed | Possible with DxWnd. See Windowed. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | On/off only. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Windowed
DxWnd |
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Notes
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Sound Effects, Speech, Music, 3D. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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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] |
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Crash on startup
Replace temple.dll[3] |
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Notes
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98, ME, 2000, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 700 MHz | Intel Pentium 4 1.7 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.1 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 16 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0 compatible | 64 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 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).