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+ | ===[https://www.moddb.com/mods/x20-mod X20 Mod]=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Named after the 20th Anniversary Editions of the World of Darkness tabletop game lines. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Comes in 2 editions: Basic (textures only) and Plus (scripts, emails, dialogs and additional textures) | ||
+ | {{ii}} Both the Basic and Plus edition are compatible with the latest version of the [[#Essential improvements|Unofficial Patch]] with the Basic edition having no compatibility problems with other mods. | ||
+ | {{ii}} While both editions can be used separately, it is recommended to install both editions for optimal use. | ||
+ | {{ii}} As of April 19,2020, X20 Mod 1.3 Basic and X20 Mod 1.4 Plus are compatible with each other despite different version numbers.<ref>[https://www.moddb.com/mods/x20-mod/downloads/x20-mod-14-plus X20 Mod 1.4 Plus]</ref> | ||
+ | {{++}} Active development. | ||
+ | {{++}} Improved textures at higher resolutions and with corrections. | ||
+ | {{++}} UI Improvements such as better loading screens. | ||
+ | {{++}} Lore-friendly additions based on other works in the World of Darkness. | ||
+ | {{++}} Other minor fixes not found in the Unofficial Patch. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[https://www.moddb.com/mods/vtmb-clan-quest-mod VTMB: Clan Quest Mod]=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} An unofficial expansion pack with new contents. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Integrates both Unofficial Patch and X20 mod, as well as some contents from other mods. | ||
+ | {{++}} Add new quests that are exclusive for each clan and for other special conditions. | ||
+ | {{++}} Adds a new storyline, which includes new quests and three new endings. | ||
+ | {{++}} Revised humanity system that's more in line with the pen and paper system. | ||
+ | {{++}} An optional achievement system. | ||
+ | {{--}} Development has been stopped. | ||
+ | {{--}} Integrated mods are the older versions (Unofficial Patch 9.2 and X20 Mod 1.0). While it is possible to upgrade X20 to the latest basic edition, updating the Unofficial Patch included in the mod will break it. Is is recommended to install the latest unofficial patch in the base game folder and launch it separately from this mod. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== |
Revision as of 07:41, 19 April 2020
Developers | |
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Troika Games | |
Publishers | |
Activision | |
Engines | |
Source | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 16, 2004 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 80 |
IGDB | 72 |
Key points
- Released in an unfinished and buggy state. As such, installation of either the Unofficial Patch or the True Patch is highly recommended.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SafeDisc v4 DRM[Note 1] | |||
Amazon.com | ||||
GOG.com | Includes Normal and Legacy version | |||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch 1.2 - this patch is already included in the unofficial patch.
True Patch Gold Edition
- For more support, go to the website here. May not be SFW.
Aims to only fix bugs and preserve an experience as close as possible to the original game similar to the Basic version of the Unofficial Patch but without adding or changing any aspect of the game itself. Is not compatible with the GOG.com version of the game due to conflicts between it and the Unofficial Patch that is pre-installed.
Installing True Patch Gold Edition |
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True Patch Gold Edition is designed to be used with either the Steam or CD release of the game.
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Unofficial Patch
- The GOG.com version already includes the Basic version of the Unofficial patch. Legacy version does not.[3]
Using Unofficial Patches with Steam version[4][5] |
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The fan-made Unofficial Patch removes many bugs and adds multiple features like widescreen support. The Unofficial Patch is available in two flavors Basic and Plus:
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Skip intro videos
Rename/delete intro videos[citation needed] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Vampire\cfg[Note 2] HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Troika\Vampire |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2600/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Vampire\save[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2600/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Ultra-widescreen
Change the aspect ratio via hex edit[6] |
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Field of view (FOV)
Changing the Field of View[7] |
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Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anisotropic filtering on Linux/Wine with AMD/Mesa[8] |
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Anti-aliasing (AA)
Use SweetFX[citation needed] |
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SGSSAA (Nvidia only)[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | Fan translation, download | |||
Hungarian | Fan translation. | |||
Italian | Fan translation, download. | |||
Spanish | Fan translation, download. | |||
Russian | Fan translation by «Russian Bloodline». Tessera patch + russification on GOG-version. |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | Use Helix Mod: Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines. | ||
vorpX | G3D, Z3D Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
Issues fixed
Black screen during intros / movies
Black intro screen with sound - no logos[7] |
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Missing Textures
Missing Textures[citation needed] |
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Unable to run, less that 15mb memory available
Unable to run, less that 15mb memory available[7] |
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Voices and Sound Effects have low quality surround/echo
Voices and Sound Effects have low quality surround/echo[citation needed] |
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// [Sound Patch] snd_mixahead 0.35 snd_surround 1 snd_gain 2.2 snd_gain_max 1.58 dsp_on 1 dsp_spatial 73 dsp_stereo 1 dsp_dist_max 9999 hisound 1 footstep_pc_vol 0.31 // footstep_npc_use_templates 0 volume "0.930000" |
Input Lag
Input Lag[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | Miles Sound System | 6.5e[11] |
Modifications
X20 Mod
- Named after the 20th Anniversary Editions of the World of Darkness tabletop game lines.
- Comes in 2 editions: Basic (textures only) and Plus (scripts, emails, dialogs and additional textures)
- Both the Basic and Plus edition are compatible with the latest version of the Unofficial Patch with the Basic edition having no compatibility problems with other mods.
- While both editions can be used separately, it is recommended to install both editions for optimal use.
- As of April 19,2020, X20 Mod 1.3 Basic and X20 Mod 1.4 Plus are compatible with each other despite different version numbers.[12]
- Active development.
- Improved textures at higher resolutions and with corrections.
- UI Improvements such as better loading screens.
- Lore-friendly additions based on other works in the World of Darkness.
- Other minor fixes not found in the Unofficial Patch.
VTMB: Clan Quest Mod
- An unofficial expansion pack with new contents.
- Integrates both Unofficial Patch and X20 mod, as well as some contents from other mods.
- Add new quests that are exclusive for each clan and for other special conditions.
- Adds a new storyline, which includes new quests and three new endings.
- Revised humanity system that's more in line with the pen and paper system.
- An optional achievement system.
- Development has been stopped.
- Integrated mods are the older versions (Unofficial Patch 9.2 and X20 Mod 1.0). While it is possible to upgrade X20 to the latest basic edition, updating the Unofficial Patch included in the mod will break it. Is is recommended to install the latest unofficial patch in the base game folder and launch it separately from this mod.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98, ME, 2000, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | AMD Athlon 1.2 GHz Intel Pentium III 1.2 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 348 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 4.7 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible |
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). - ↑ 3.0 3.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (2600) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
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
- ↑ Release: Vampire®: The Masquerade - Bloodlines™ - GOG.com
- ↑ someone tell me how to do the patch properly please.. - Steam Users' Forums (retrived)
- ↑ filthster comments on Did you even look?
- ↑ Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines | WSGF
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Verified by User:Suicide_machine on 2016-08-19
- ↑ The Mesa-dev mailing list
- ↑ 3DCenter Forum - Einzelnen Beitrag anzeigen - Antialiasing - Kompatibilitätsbits - Sammelthread
- ↑ 3DCenter Forum - Einzelnen Beitrag anzeigen - Antialiasing - Kompatibilitätsbits - Sammelthread
- ↑ Verified by User:Markhoris on 2019-03-18
- Version number found in Mss32.dll in the game installation folder.
- ↑ X20 Mod 1.4 Plus