Difference between revisions of "Wizardry: Bane of the Cosmic Forge"
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Sir-Tech}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Sir-Tech}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sir-Tech|Retail}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Gamepot|Digital (2013-2022)}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Nightdive Studios|Digital (2013-present)}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Drecom Co.|Digital (2022-present)}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|1990}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|1990}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|1990}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|1990}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 23, 2013| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 23, 2013|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/news/release_wizardry_67_copy3|title=Release: Wizardry 6+7 - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|September 11, 2013| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|September 11, 2013|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref name="release date">[https://store.steampowered.com/news/11431/ News - Now Available - Wizardry 6, 7, and 8]</ref>}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|September 11, 2013| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|September 11, 2013|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref name="release date"/>}} |
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Turn-based }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RPG }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy, Sci-fi }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Wizardry }} | ||
|steam appid = 245410 | |steam appid = 245410 | ||
|gogcom id = 1207662763 | |gogcom id = 1207662763 | ||
|gogcom id side = 1207659229 | |gogcom id side = 1207659229 | ||
+ | |hltb = 11235 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = 724 | ||
|wikipedia = Wizardry VI: Bane of the Cosmic Forge | |wikipedia = Wizardry VI: Bane of the Cosmic Forge | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Otherwise known as '''''Wizardry VI'''''. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Characters cannot be imported from earlier games, unlike most games in the series. | ||
{{GOG.com links|1207662763|wizardry_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1207662763|wizardry_series|for game series}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/245410/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/245410/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | physical | Manual lookup copy protection (removed for digital versions). | | DOS, Mac OS }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | physical | Manual lookup copy protection (removed for digital versions). | | DOS, Mac OS }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | wizardry_6_7 | DRM-free | Pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]].<ref> | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | wizardry_6_7 | DRM-free | Pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/general/list_of_gog_games_using_dosbox/page1|title=List of GOG games using DOSBox, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref> Includes [[Wizardry: Crusaders of the Dark Savant]] and [[Wizardry Gold]]. | | Windows, OS X }} |
{{Availability/row| Steam | 245410 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 245410 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Remove audio popping (Windows)=== | ===Remove audio popping (Windows)=== | ||
− | {{ii}} The Steam version already includes this fix.<ref> | + | {{ii}} The Steam version already includes this fix.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/245410/announcements/detail/1495491033029355931|title=New Update Out Now - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Wizardry 6: Bane of the Cosmic Forge|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use Custom | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use Custom DOSBox|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/wizardry_series/wizardry_6_audio_popping/page1|title=Wizardry 6 Audio Popping, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
− | # Download [http://www.davidwaltersdevelopment.com/tools/dosbox/ Custom | + | # Download [http://www.davidwaltersdevelopment.com/tools/dosbox/ Custom DOSBox]. |
− | # Extract to the game installation folder, replacing the existing | + | # Extract to the game installation folder, replacing the existing {{folder|DOSBOX}} folder and its files when prompted. |
# Edit the DOSBox configuration file. | # Edit the DOSBox configuration file. | ||
# Find the line <code>pcspeaker=true</code> | # Find the line <code>pcspeaker=true</code> | ||
# Add the line <code>wizpopfix=6</code> | # Add the line <code>wizpopfix=6</code> | ||
− | # Save | + | # Save the changes and close the file. |
}} | }} | ||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/config|DOS|{{p|game}}\SCENARIO.HDR}} | {{Game data/config|DOS|{{p|game}}\SCENARIO.HDR}} | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows| | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} |
{{Game data/config|Mac OS|}} | {{Game data/config|Mac OS|}} | ||
{{Game data/config|OS X|}} | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/saves|DOS|{{p|game}}\*.DBS}} | {{Game data/saves|DOS|{{p|game}}\*.DBS}} | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows| | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} |
{{Game data/saves|Mac OS|}} | {{Game data/saves|Mac OS|}} | ||
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | ||
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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 | ||
− | |gog galaxy | + | |discord = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |origin | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = |
− | | | + | |origin notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Wizardry Bane of the Cosmic Forge settings.png|General settings.}} | {{Image|Wizardry Bane of the Cosmic Forge settings.png|General settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|fov = n/a | |fov = n/a | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = false |
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = false | |separate volume = false | ||
|separate volume notes = Full/Soft/Off only. | |separate volume notes = Full/Soft/Off only. | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | |red book cd audio = | ||
+ | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Japanese | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = This translation is done using the Cosmic Forge Editor, which has a feature which dumps the game text into a file that can be machine translated into Japanese ([https://wikiwiki.jp/wiz678/ Steps on how to do this]). | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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# At the main menu go to Game Configuration. | # At the main menu go to Game Configuration. | ||
# Change Input to Keyboard. | # Change Input to Keyboard. | ||
− | # Choose Exit to save | + | # Choose Exit to save the changes. Repeat to switch back to mouse mode. |
}} | }} | ||
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|vulkan versions = | |vulkan versions = | ||
|vulkan notes = | |vulkan notes = | ||
− | |dos modes = | + | |dos modes = unknown |
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = unknown |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = unknown |
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux 68k app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | |mac os powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |mac os 68k app = true | ||
+ | |mac os executable notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Modifications=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} [https://spershin.wixsite.com/mad-god-tiny-hut/copy-of-cosmic-forge-1 Cosmic Forge editor] for Wizardry 6, 7 and 8 can be used to apply a selection of bug fixes and enhancements. | ||
+ | {{ii}} [https://www.moddb.com/mods/wizardry-6-automap-mod Automap Mod] adds an automap feature to the game. It is integrated in DOSBox 0.74. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== |
Latest revision as of 15:57, 20 April 2024
Developers | |
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Sir-Tech | |
Publishers | |
Retail | Sir-Tech |
Digital (2013-2022) | Gamepot |
Digital (2013-present) | Nightdive Studios |
Digital (2022-present) | Drecom Co. |
Release dates | |
DOS | 1990 |
Mac OS (Classic) | 1990 |
Windows (DOSBox) | May 23, 2013[1] |
macOS (OS X) (DOSBox) | September 11, 2013[2] |
Linux (DOSBox) | September 11, 2013[2] |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Turn-based |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | RPG |
Themes | Fantasy, Sci-fi |
Series | Wizardry |
Wizardry: Bane of the Cosmic Forge is a singleplayer first-person RPG game in the Wizardry series.
General information
- Otherwise known as Wizardry VI.
- Characters cannot be imported from earlier games, unlike most games in the series.
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- PostCount.Net Wizardry Series forum
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Manual lookup copy protection (removed for digital versions). | |||
GOG.com | Pre-packaged with DOSBox.[3] Includes Wizardry: Crusaders of the Dark Savant and Wizardry Gold. | |||
Steam |
- Digital versions have copy protection bypassed; simply press ↵ Enter when prompted.
Essential improvements
Remove audio popping (Windows)
- The Steam version already includes this fix.[4]
Use Custom DOSBox[5] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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DOS | <path-to-game>\SCENARIO.HDR |
Windows | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
macOS (OS X) | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
Linux | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
- It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
DOS | <path-to-game>\*.DBS |
Windows | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
macOS (OS X) | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
Linux | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | 320x200 only. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | For DOSBox toggle with Alt+↵ Enter (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | For DOSBox use an unofficial build (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | For DOSBox set in the DOSBox configuration file. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds). |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Full/Soft/Off only. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | All speech is text-only. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | For DOSBox change the priority background value in the DOSBox configuration file. |
|
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
German | ||||
Japanese | This translation is done using the Cosmic Forge Editor, which has a feature which dumps the game text into a file that can be machine translated into Japanese (Steps on how to do this). |
Issues fixed
- The keyboard input indicator is not shown when in mouse mode; these steps switch to keyboard mode, allowing the indicator to be displayed.
- Full keyboard input is also useful if you are wanting to play with a controller (use the DOSBox Mapper to change key assignments).
Change input mode[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
DOS video modes |
Modifications
- Cosmic Forge editor for Wizardry 6, 7 and 8 can be used to apply a selection of bug fixes and enhancements.
- Automap Mod adds an automap feature to the game. It is integrated in DOSBox 0.74.
System requirements
DOS | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | DOS | |
Processor (CPU) | IBM/Tandy and 100% compatibles | |
System memory (RAM) | 640K | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | Required | |
Video card (GPU) | VGA, EGA, MCGA, CGA & Hercules |
Mac OS | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Mac Plus | |
Processor (CPU) | ||
System memory (RAM) | One Meg B/W | Two Meg Color |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | Optional |
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7, 8 | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.8 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 9.0c compatible |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Leopard 10.5 | Mountain Lion 10.8 |
Processor (CPU) | 1.0 GHz | 1.5 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 128 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 3D graphics card or onboard graphics compatible with OpenGL |
Linux | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Ubuntu 12.04 LTS | Ubuntu 13.04 |
Processor (CPU) | 1.0 GHz | 1.5 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 128 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 100% OpenGL accelerated card or onboard graphics |
- Additional libsound1.2 and libnet1.2 packages may be required on Linux.
Notes
References
- ↑ Release: Wizardry 6+7 - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 News - Now Available - Wizardry 6, 7, and 8
- ↑ List of GOG games using DOSBox, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ New Update Out Now - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Wizardry 6: Bane of the Cosmic Forge - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Wizardry 6 Audio Popping, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023