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{{Infobox game
 
|cover        = The Temple of Elemental Evil - cover.jpg
 
|cover        = The Temple of Elemental Evil - cover.jpg
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Troika Games}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Troika Games}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Hasbro}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Atari|Original}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Hasbro|Current}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Steam}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Steam}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 16, 2003}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 16, 2003}}
{{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>}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|April 18, 2014|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/news/mac_versions_new_language_packs_for_hasbro_games_and_others|title=Mac versions, new language packs for D&D games and others - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>}}
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Turn-based}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Isometric}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Multiple select, point and select}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | 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 }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Dungeons & Dragons }}
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|gogcom id    = 1207658889
 
|gogcom id    = 1207658889
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|hltb        = 10225
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|lutris      = temple-of-elemental-evil-the
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
|mobygames    = temple-of-elemental-evil-a-classic-greyhawk-adventure
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|mobygames    = 10490
 
|wikipedia    = The Temple of Elemental Evil (video game)
 
|wikipedia    = The Temple of Elemental Evil (video game)
|winehq      =  
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|winehq      = 2241
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
{{series|Dungeons & Dragons}}
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 +
{{Introduction
 +
|introduction      =
 +
 
 +
|release history  =
 +
 
 +
|current state    =
 +
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
 
{{GOG.com links|1207658889|temple_of_elemental_evil}}
 
{{GOG.com links|1207658889|temple_of_elemental_evil}}
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{{mm}} [https://www.gog.com/forum/temple_of_elemental_evil/temple_of_elemental_evil_toee_mod_installation_guide_co8_portraits_temple/page1 GOG version setup guide]
 +
{{mm}} [https://lilura1.blogspot.com/2020/04/The-Temple-of-Elemental-Evil-ToEE-Versions-Mods-Temple-Plus-Circle-of-Eight-Co8-moebius2778-temple-dll.html Mods guide]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| Retail | |  disc check  | {{DRM|SecuROM}} disc check.<br/>Removed in The Master Collection | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | |  disc check  | {{DRM|SecuROM}} disc check.<br/>Removed in The Master Collection. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | the_temple_of_elemental_evil | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X }}
 
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | the_temple_of_elemental_evil | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X }}
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{ii}} A free demo is available from [https://archive.org/details/ToEEDemo Archive.org].
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
===Patches (officials)===
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===Patches===
* #1 (9 MB) Fixes a lot of thing (patch #2 does contain patch #1).
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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].
* [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=
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\data\movies\</code>
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# Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\data\movies|folder}}.
# Delete or rename <code>AtariLogo.bik</code>, <code>introcinematic.bik</code>, <code>TroikaLogo.bik</code> and <code>WotCLogo.bik</code>.
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# Delete or rename {{file|AtariLogo.bik}}, {{file|introcinematic.bik}}, {{file|TroikaLogo.bik}} and {{file|WotCLogo.bik}}.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Circle of Eight Modpack===
 
===Circle of Eight Modpack===
{{Fixbox|description=This mod fixes a lot of game breaking bugs|ref={{cn|date=March 2017}}|fix=
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{{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 CD version.
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{{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/windows_xpi.jsp java installed]. Java is used for the mod's launcher.
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{{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}} [http://www.co8.org/forum/showpost.php?p=127812&postcount=2 Troubleshooting the mod/general advice]
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{{ii}} This mod requires [https://www.java.com/en/download/ Java 8] to be installed for the mod's launcher to work.
# Go to the [http://www.moddb.com/mods/circle-of-eight-modpack/downloads/circle-of-eight-modpack-810-standard-edition co8 Standard page].
 
# Install the mod by executing the file.
 
# Enjoy.
 
}}
 
  
 
===Temple+===
 
===Temple+===
{{Fixbox|description=Performance Optimizations, Pathfinding Fixes & UI Improvements|ref=<ref>[http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/index.php?threads/project-temple-released.98904/ Temple+ Forum Thread]</ref>|fix=
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{{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.
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{{mm}} [https://rpgcodex.net/forums/threads/temple-faq.110849/ FAQ] | [https://rpgcodex.net/forums/threads/temple-support.98897/ Support]
{{ii}}Compatible with co8, GOG.com and CD-ROM version of the game with Patch 2 installed.
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{{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.
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{{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}}[http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/index.php?threads/temple-faq.110849/ Temple+ FAQ]
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{{ii}} Although it contains many bugfixes, it still does not fix some things co8 takes care of, so installation of both is recommended.
{{ii}}[http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/index.php?threads/temple-support.98897/ Temple+ Support]
 
# Go to the [https://www.moddb.com/mods/temple1 mod page]
 
# Download & install the mod
 
# Launch the game using the Temple+ launcher.
 
}}
 
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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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
|discord               =  
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|discord                   =  
|discord notes         =  
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|discord notes             =  
|epic games store       =  
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|epic games launcher       =  
|epic games store notes =  
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|epic games launcher notes =  
|gog galaxy             = false
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|gog galaxy               = false
|gog galaxy notes       =  
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|gog galaxy notes         =  
|origin                 =  
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|origin                   =  
|origin notes           =  
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|origin notes             =  
|steam cloud           =  
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|steam cloud               =  
|steam cloud notes     =  
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|steam cloud notes         =  
|uplay                  =  
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|ubisoft connect          =  
|uplay notes           =  
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|ubisoft connect notes     =  
|xbox cloud             =  
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|xbox cloud               =  
|xbox cloud notes       =  
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|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|The Temple of Elemental Evil video settings.png|Video settings.}}
 
{{Image|The Temple of Elemental Evil video settings.png|Video settings.}}
{{Video settings
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{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/temple-elemental-evil
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/temple-elemental-evil
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = silver
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = silver
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|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>{{Refurl|url=https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/pc/589356-the-temple-of-elemental-evil/cheats|title=The Temple of Elemental Evil Cheats, Codes, and Secrets for PC - GameFAQs|date=May 2023}}</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]].
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|antialiasing              = limited
 
|antialiasing              = limited
 
|antialiasing notes        = On/off only.
 
|antialiasing notes        = On/off only.
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|upscaling                  = unknown
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|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = false
 
|vsync                      = false
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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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
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# 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: Edit <code>video_width</code> and <code>video_height</code> to match desired resolution. Note that height is before width.
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# 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 have it behave normally
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{{ii}} Window may be initially pinned; tab in and out of the game to fix this.
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Input settings==
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==Input==
{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = false
 
|key remap                = false
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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}}
 
}}
  
==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
 
{{Image|The Temple of Elemental Evil audio settings.png|Audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|The Temple of Elemental Evil audio settings.png|Audio settings.}}
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Sound Effects, Speech, Music, 3D.
 
|separate volume notes    = Sound Effects, Speech, Music, 3D.
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|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
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|royalty free audio      = always on
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|royalty free audio notes =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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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=
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{{fixbox|description=Replace temple.dll|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/temple_of_elemental_evil/the_game_crashes_at_startup/post23|title=gog.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
* Backup the existing temple.dll file.  
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* Back up the existing {{file|temple.dll}} file.  
* Download the replacement file, unzip, and place in main game folder.
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* Download the [http://www.sendspace.com/file/7i7e8x[/url replacement file]] and extract it to {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}.
  
 
'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
|direct3d versions      =  
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|direct3d versions      = 9
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
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|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
|windows 32-bit exe    = unknown
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
|windows 64-bit exe    = unknown
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|windows 64-bit exe    = false
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|windows arm app        = unknown
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
|macos 32-bit app       = unknown
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|mac os x powerpc app  = unknown
|macos 64-bit app       = unknown
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|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
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|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
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|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 =  
 +
}}
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===Middleware===
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{{Middleware
 +
|physics          =
 +
|physics notes    =
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|audio            = Miles Sound System
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|audio notes      =
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|interface        =
 +
|interface notes  =
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|input            =
 +
|input notes      =
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|cutscenes        = Bink Video
 +
|cutscenes notes  =
 +
|multiplayer      =
 +
|multiplayer notes=
 +
|anticheat        =
 +
|anticheat notes  =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
|minOS    = XP, Vista, 7, 8
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|minOS    = 98, ME, 2000, XP
|minCPU  = 1 GHz
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|minCPU  = Intel Pentium III 700 MHz
|minRAM  = 256 MB
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|minRAM  = 128 MB
|minGPU  =  
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|minGPU  =
|minDX    = 7
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|minHD    = 1.1 GB
 +
|minVRAM  = 16 MB
 +
|minDX    = 9.0
  
|recCPU  = 1.4 GHz
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|recCPU  = Intel Pentium 4 1.7 GHz
|recRAM  = 512 MB
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|recRAM  = 256 MB
 
|recGPU  =  
 
|recGPU  =  
|recDX    = 9
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|recVRAM  = 64 MB
 +
|recDX    =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Latest revision as of 12:10, 20 March 2024

The Temple of Elemental Evil
The Temple of Elemental Evil cover
Developers
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
Themes Fantasy
Series Dungeons & Dragons
The Temple of Elemental Evil on HowLongToBeat
The Temple of Elemental Evil on MobyGames
The Temple of Elemental Evil on Wikipedia
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

The Temple of Elemental Evil is a singleplayer isometric RPG game in the Dungeons & Dragons series.

General information

GOG.com Community Discussions
GOG.com Support Page
GOG version setup guide
Mods guide

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)
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]
  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

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
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

Video settings.
Video settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
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.
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
  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. Open ToEE.cfg and edit video_width and video_height to match the desired resolution. Note that height is set 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 fix this.

Input

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
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

Audio

Audio settings.
Audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
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
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]

Notes

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

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio Miles Sound System
Cutscenes Bink Video

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 98, ME, 2000, XP
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium III 700 MHz
System memory (RAM) 128 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 1.1 GB
Video card (GPU) 16 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0 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).

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