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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
− | {{ | + | {{--}} Although game is playable without wrappers like DgVoodoo2 (through Direct3D), this will cause some graphics to flicker and see through clothing (See [[#Use_nGlide|use nGlide]] to fix). |
{{++}} Very small but active community. | {{++}} Very small but active community. | ||
{{ii}} Modification of the engine's advanced options in D3D rendering mode can cause the game to crash. (See [[#Crash_After_Changing_Advanced_Settings| this workaround]] for an alternative method to change them). | {{ii}} Modification of the engine's advanced options in D3D rendering mode can cause the game to crash. (See [[#Crash_After_Changing_Advanced_Settings| this workaround]] for an alternative method to change them). | ||
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The latest patch (v333b) for the German, US, and International releases is available [http://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/4783/7/ here]. | The latest patch (v333b) for the German, US, and International releases is available [http://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/4783/7/ here]. | ||
+ | ===Use nGlide=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use nGlide|ref={{cn|date=2020-12-13}}|fix= | ||
+ | {{++}} Recommended as this will eliminate the flickering issue and allow the brightness to be adjusted. | ||
+ | {{--}} Resolution settings are more restricted with this. | ||
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+ | # Install [https://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide]. | ||
+ | # Create a shortcut of {{code| WoT.exe}} located in {{code|{{p|game}}\System}}. | ||
+ | # Right click on the shortcut and click properties. | ||
+ | # In the Target section at the end, add a space and add {{code| -changevideo}}. | ||
+ | # Click Apply and OK, and launch the game with the shortcut. | ||
+ | # In the configuration window that pops up, select {{code|3dfx Glide for Windows}}. | ||
+ | # Press next a couple of times, then click run. | ||
+ | }} | ||
===Missing Media Files In The Game's Directory=== | ===Missing Media Files In The Game's Directory=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Move Media Files from Disc to Hard Drive.|ref={{cn|date=2020-12-13}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Move Media Files from Disc to Hard Drive.|ref={{cn|date=2020-12-13}}|fix= | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Turn off Multitexture|ref={{cn|date=2020-12-13}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Turn off Multitexture|ref={{cn|date=2020-12-13}}|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}} Only if the game is running under Direct3D. | ||
{{ii}} This does not make the brightness slider useable, but makes the game brighter. | {{ii}} This does not make the brightness slider useable, but makes the game brighter. | ||
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Developers | |
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Legend Entertainment | |
Publishers | |
GT Interactive | |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 1 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 31, 1999 |
Taxonomy | |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, FPS |
Themes | Fantasy |
Warnings
Key points
- Although game is playable without wrappers like DgVoodoo2 (through Direct3D), this will cause some graphics to flicker and see through clothing (See use nGlide to fix).
- Very small but active community.
- Modification of the engine's advanced options in D3D rendering mode can cause the game to crash. (See this workaround for an alternative method to change them).
- Might need UnSafeDisc.
Availability
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- The game is not available digitally.
Essential improvements
Patches
The latest patch (v333b) for the German, US, and International releases is available here.
Use nGlide
Use nGlide[citation needed] |
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Missing Media Files In The Game's Directory
Move Media Files from Disc to Hard Drive.[citation needed] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\System\WoT.ini[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Save[Note 2] |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
German | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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LAN play | Versus |
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Online play | Versus GameSpy services have been shut down;[4] see GameSpy for workarounds. |
Issues fixed
Technical Issues
- Run the game in 3DFX mode after installing nGlide if D3D mode is giving error messages.
Cutscene Fix
- Without this fix cutscenes do not play, or play but stutter to the point of where they are unwatchable.
Cutscene Fix[5] |
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Crash After Changing Advanced Settings
- All those settings can also be accessed by opening
<path-to-game>\system\WoT.ini
with a text editor.
Brightness Can't Be Adjusted/Game Is Too Dark
Turn off Multitexture[citation needed] |
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Unable To Move After Starting The Game
Run in Windows 7 Compatibility[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 7 | |
Software renderer |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Cutscenes | QuickTime | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98, ME |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 200 MHz | Intel Pentium 2 233 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | 64 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 500 MB | 500 MB |
Video card (GPU) | Standard PCi Video Card | 3DFx certified card |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[2]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ redump.org • The Wheel of Time • Disc 1
- ↑ Pricing | GameSpy Technology
- ↑ Wheel of Time - Choppy QuickTime Video Problem Fix • VOGONS