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|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, RPG }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Ultima }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Ultima }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
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|hltb = 10760 | |hltb = 10760 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| − | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 779 |
|wikipedia = Ultima IX: Ascension | |wikipedia = Ultima IX: Ascension | ||
|winehq = 866 | |winehq = 866 | ||
| + | |official site=https://web.archive.org/web/20000303210641/http://www.ultima9.com/main.html | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | + | {{Introduction | |
| − | {{ | + | |introduction = |
| + | |||
| + | |release history = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = On modern systems, the game has several issues which have to be worked around, such as [[#Black screen|black screen on startup]], [[#Error when launching setup tool|crashes when running the setup tool]], and [[#FMV cutscenes are blank|blank cutscenes]]. | ||
| + | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{Availability/row| Origin | ultima/ultima-ix-ascension | Origin | Not available in some regions. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Origin | ultima/ultima-ix-ascension | Origin | Not available in some regions. | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://archive.org/details/ultimaixascensiondemo Archive.org]. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
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===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
| − | {{ii}} The intro video is automatically skipped once | + | {{ii}} The intro video is automatically skipped once {{file|start.dat}} is generated. |
{{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename column.dat|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename column.dat|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
| − | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Movies}}. |
| − | # Delete or rename | + | # Delete or rename {{file|column.dat}}. |
}} | }} | ||
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\Options.ini}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\Options.ini}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ii}} Key mappings are stored in | + | {{ii}} Key mappings are stored in {{file|{{p|game}}\Default.kmp}}. |
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\savegame\}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\savegame\}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} {{file|start.dat}} determines the default starting save but saves can still be loaded without it (after completing enough of the tutorial to unlock save/load functions). |
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
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|antialiasing = unknown | |antialiasing = unknown | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
|eax support notes = EAX 1; set in <code>FinalSetup.exe</code>. | |eax support notes = EAX 1; set in <code>FinalSetup.exe</code>. | ||
| + | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n|content= | {{L10n|content= | ||
| − | {{ii}} Thai, Russian, Polish, Italian, Dutch/Greek, Spanish and Portuguese retail only have the manuals translated.<ref> | + | {{ii}} Thai, Russian, Polish, Italian, Dutch/Greek, Spanish and Portuguese retail only have the manuals translated.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://ultimacollectors.info/u9_es_1.htm|title=Ultima Collectors Guide - Ultima IX - IBM PC|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
| − | |notes = German retail only; not available digitally. | + | |notes = German retail only; not available digitally, but as Fanpatch [https://sirjohn.de/ultima-9/ Download] |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|subtitles = hackable | |subtitles = hackable | ||
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
| − | |notes = Fan translation, [ | + | |notes = Fan translation of the FANPATCH by ''Clan Dlan'' (author: L@Zar0), [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nh67mWlfJ5EHcqNbg6iP0wP1r58wYU4t/view?usp=drive_link download]. |
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Change Game Rasterizer in Options.ini|ref=<ref name="refcheck Garrett">{{Refcheck|user=Garrett|date=2014-01-03|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Change Game Rasterizer in Options.ini|ref=<ref name="refcheck Garrett">{{Refcheck|user=Garrett|date=2014-01-03|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
# Go to the installation folder. | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
| − | # Edit | + | # Edit {{file|Options.ini}}. |
# Change <code>Game Rasterizer=3</code> to <code>Game Rasterizer=2</code> | # Change <code>Game Rasterizer=3</code> to <code>Game Rasterizer=2</code> | ||
| − | # Change <code>GameScreenWidth=</code> and <code>GameScreenHeight=</code> to | + | # Change <code>GameScreenWidth=</code> and <code>GameScreenHeight=</code> to the desired resolution. |
# Change <code>GameScreenDepth=16</code> to <code>GameScreenDepth=32</code> | # Change <code>GameScreenDepth=16</code> to <code>GameScreenDepth=32</code> | ||
| − | # Save | + | # Save the changes. |
}} | }} | ||
===Error when launching setup tool=== | ===Error when launching setup tool=== | ||
| − | {{ii}} The setup tool may open with an error: | + | {{ii}} The setup tool may open with an error: {{code|The device you have selected does not appear to support all the functions required for Ultima IX: Ascension.}} |
{{Fixbox|description=Change Game Rasterizer in Options.ini|ref=<ref name="refcheck Garrett"/>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Change Game Rasterizer in Options.ini|ref=<ref name="refcheck Garrett"/>|fix= | ||
See [[#Black screen|Black screen]]. | See [[#Black screen|Black screen]]. | ||
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===FMV cutscenes are blank=== | ===FMV cutscenes are blank=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Uninstall codec packs|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Uninstall codec packs|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/ultima_series/ultima_9_no_cutscenes|title=Ultima 9 no cutscenes, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
Uninstall any codec packs (e.g. K-Lite). | Uninstall any codec packs (e.g. K-Lite). | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Game fails to start=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Choose another folder, with a shorter path or nearer the root directory to run the game.|ref={{cn|August 2023}}|fix= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 7 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
| + | |windows arm app = false | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
| + | |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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 19:28, 15 November 2023
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Origin Systems | |
| Publishers | |
| Electronic Arts | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | November 24, 1999 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Perspectives | Third-person |
| Genres | Action, RPG |
| Themes | Fantasy |
| Series | Ultima |
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Ultima IX: Ascension is a singleplayer third-person action and RPG game in the Ultima series.
On modern systems, the game has several issues which have to be worked around, such as black screen on startup, crashes when running the setup tool, and blank cutscenes.
General information
- The Codex of Ultima Wisdom - A huge wiki for the series
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
SafeDisc DRM[Note 1]. Install Patch v1.18f to remove. | |
|
| GOG.com | |
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| Origin | |
Not available in some regions. | |
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- A free demo version is available from Archive.org.
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest official patch 1.18f is available at community.pcgamingwiki.com, www.forgottenworld.de and at soggi.org.
- The latest unofficial patches 1.19f and 1.19h are available at www.forgottenworld.de and at soggi.org.
Skip intro videos
- The intro video is automatically skipped once
start.datis generated.
| Delete/rename column.dat[citation needed] |
|---|
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\Options.ini[Note 2] |
- Key mappings are stored in
<path-to-game>\Default.kmp.
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\savegame\[Note 2] |
-
start.datdetermines the default starting save but saves can still be loaded without it (after completing enough of the tutorial to unlock save/load functions).
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Origin |
Video
In-game settings.
Setup tool settings.
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | For a wider FOV see the WSGF entry. | ||
| Multi-monitor | See the WSGF entry. | ||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | See the WSGF entry. | ||
| Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| 60 FPS | Use Direct3D mode and a 32-bit color screen depth. | ||
| 120+ FPS | |||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | Edit Default.kmp. Left and right mouse buttons are hard-coded. |
|
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | Toggle with Ctrl+I. | |
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
| Controller types |
|---|
Audio
Audio settings.
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Master, Music and Speech. Set in options (Ctrl+O). | |
| Surround sound | Set in Options.ini. |
|
| Subtitles | Enabled by default. Set in options (Ctrl+O). | |
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| EAX support | EAX 1; set in FinalSetup.exe. |
|
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
- Thai, Russian, Polish, Italian, Dutch/Greek, Spanish and Portuguese retail only have the manuals translated.[3]
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | French retail only; not available digitally. | |||
| German | German retail only; not available digitally, but as Fanpatch Download | |||
| Japanese | Japanese retail only; not available digitally. | |||
| Spanish | Fan translation of the FANPATCH by Clan Dlan (author: L@Zar0), download. |
Issues fixed
Black screen
| Change Game Rasterizer in Options.ini[4] |
|---|
|
Error when launching setup tool
- The setup tool may open with an error:
The device you have selected does not appear to support all the functions required for Ultima IX: Ascension.
| Change Game Rasterizer in Options.ini[4] |
|---|
|
See Black screen. |
FMV cutscenes are blank
| Uninstall codec packs[5] |
|---|
|
Uninstall any codec packs (e.g. K-Lite). |
Game fails to start
| Choose another folder, with a shorter path or nearer the root directory to run the game.[citation needed] |
|---|
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 7 | |
| Glide |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 266 MHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 600 MB | 2 GB |
| Video card (GPU) | 2 MB of VRAM DirectX 7 compatible | |
| Sound (audio device) | DirectX 7 compatible | EAX compatible device like Soundblaster Live! |
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%\VirtualStoreon 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
- ↑ Ultima Collectors Guide - Ultima IX - IBM PC - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Verified by User:Garrett on 2014-01-03
- ↑ Ultima 9 no cutscenes, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023