Difference between revisions of "Rune"
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
{{ii}} GameSpy online server browser has stopped working due to [[GameSpy]] services being shut down.<ref>[http://2kgam.es/2KOnlineMigration 2K Online Server Migration from GameSpy Technology – 2K Support]</ref> See [[#Manual server replacement for shut-down GameSpy servers|manual server replacement]] to replace the GameSpy servers. | {{ii}} GameSpy online server browser has stopped working due to [[GameSpy]] services being shut down.<ref>[http://2kgam.es/2KOnlineMigration 2K Online Server Migration from GameSpy Technology – 2K Support]</ref> See [[#Manual server replacement for shut-down GameSpy servers|manual server replacement]] to replace the GameSpy servers. | ||
− | {{--}} Default Direct3D renderer runs badly on Windows 8 and later; see [[#Low frame-rate on Windows 8 and later|low frame-rate fix]] to address the frame-rate problem. | + | {{--}} Default Direct3D renderer runs badly in fullscreen on Windows 8 and later; see [[#Low frame-rate on Windows 8 and later|low frame-rate fix]] to address the frame-rate problem. |
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|1=Retail: remove the ''CDPath='' line from [[#Configuration file(s) location|Rune.ini]].}} | {{Fixbox/fix|1=Retail: remove the ''CDPath='' line from [[#Configuration file(s) location|Rune.ini]].}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Skip intro video (Rune Classic)=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Comment out the video file|ref=}} | ||
+ | #Open the {{file|Rune.ini}} file found under <code>{{p|game}}</code> with a text editor. | ||
+ | #ind the line <code>Video=</code> under the "[URL]" section and comment out the line with an apostrophe (e.g. <code>'Video=Intro.ogv</code>). | ||
+ | #Save the changes (File → Save or {{key|Ctrl|S}}). The game should instantly take you to the main menu. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | |windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = hackable |
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = Run in windowed mode in your native resolution and use [[Glossary:Borderless_fullscreen_windowed#Borderless_Gaming|Borderless Gaming]].<ref name="amethystviper">Tested by [[User:AmethystViper|AmethystViper]]</ref> |
|anisotropic = hackable | |anisotropic = hackable | ||
|anisotropic notes = Use [[#The Unreal Engine Direct3D 9 Renderer|Unreal Engine Direct3D 9]] or [[#The Unreal Engine Direct3D 10 Renderer|Direct3D 10]] renderer. Anisotropic filtering can also be hacked through video card settings. | |anisotropic notes = Use [[#The Unreal Engine Direct3D 9 Renderer|Unreal Engine Direct3D 9]] or [[#The Unreal Engine Direct3D 10 Renderer|Direct3D 10]] renderer. Anisotropic filtering can also be hacked through video card settings. | ||
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|vsync notes = Can be found under the Advanced Options menu under Rendering for the selected renderer. For the Direct3D and Direct3D 10 renderer, set "UseVSync" to <code>True</code>. For the Direct3D 9 renderer, set "SwapInterval" value from <code>-1</code> to <code>1</code>. | |vsync notes = Can be found under the Advanced Options menu under Rendering for the selected renderer. For the Direct3D and Direct3D 10 renderer, set "UseVSync" to <code>True</code>. For the Direct3D 9 renderer, set "SwapInterval" value from <code>-1</code> to <code>1</code>. | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
− | |60 fps notes = The default Direct3D renderer causes low frame-rate on Windows 8 or later. Use the [[#The Unreal Engine Direct3D 9 Renderer|Unreal Engine Direct3D 9]] or [[#The Unreal Engine Direct3D 10 Renderer|Direct3D 10]] renderer instead for the original Rune, or use a modified [[#Low frame-rate on Windows 8 and later|DDRAW.dll]] for Rune Classic. | + | |60 fps notes = The default Direct3D renderer causes low frame-rate in fullscreen on Windows 8 or later. Use the [[#The Unreal Engine Direct3D 9 Renderer|Unreal Engine Direct3D 9]] or [[#The Unreal Engine Direct3D 10 Renderer|Direct3D 10]] renderer instead for the original Rune, or use a modified [[#Low frame-rate on Windows 8 and later|DDRAW.dll]] for Rune Classic. |
|120 fps = unknown | |120 fps = unknown | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
− | Windowed and fullscreen mode be toggled with {{key|Alt|Enter}} or using the console command <code>ToggleFullscreen</code> (this command can also | + | Windowed and fullscreen mode be toggled with {{key|Alt|Enter}} or using the console command <code>ToggleFullscreen</code> (this command can also be mapped on keyboard). The game can also launch in windowed mode by setting "StartFullscreen" to <code>False</code> in the Advanced Options menu under Display. |
==Input settings== | ==Input settings== | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Low frame-rate on Windows 8 and later=== | ===Low frame-rate on Windows 8 and later=== | ||
− | Rune uses an old Direct3D 7 renderer that runs poorly on Windows 8 and later due to poor implementation of older Direct3D support. | + | Rune uses an old Direct3D 7 renderer that runs poorly in fullscreen on Windows 8 and later due to poor implementation of older Direct3D support. |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Use the Unreal Engine Direct3D 9 or 10 renderer|ref=}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Use the Unreal Engine Direct3D 9 or 10 renderer|ref=}} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
− | {{Fixbox/fix|Use a modified DDRAW.dll|ref=<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=484569919 How to run in 60 FPS on Windows 8.1] | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Use a modified DDRAW.dll|ref=<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=484569919 How to run in 60 FPS on Windows 8.1] - Steam Community Guide</ref>}} |
{{ii}} This fix is for Rune Classic as it does not support third-party renderers. | {{ii}} This fix is for Rune Classic as it does not support third-party renderers. | ||
# Download the modified <code>DDRAW.dll</code> for [[No One Lives Forever]] from [http://www.play-old-pc-games.com/2012/05/23/no-one-lives-forever/ Play Old PC Games] under the ''Windows 8 — DirectDraw FPS Fix'' section. | # Download the modified <code>DDRAW.dll</code> for [[No One Lives Forever]] from [http://www.play-old-pc-games.com/2012/05/23/no-one-lives-forever/ Play Old PC Games] under the ''Windows 8 — DirectDraw FPS Fix'' section. | ||
# Extract the contents of the folder anywhere on your computer, then copy the <code>DDRAW.dll</code> from the folder that matches your operating system into <code>{{p|game}}\System</code>. | # Extract the contents of the folder anywhere on your computer, then copy the <code>DDRAW.dll</code> from the folder that matches your operating system into <code>{{p|game}}\System</code>. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Run in borderless fullscreen|ref=}} | ||
+ | Download and install [[Glossary:Borderless_fullscreen_windowed#Borderless_Gaming|Borderless Gaming]]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Manual server replacement for shut-down GameSpy servers=== | ===Manual server replacement for shut-down GameSpy servers=== | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
− | {{Fixbox/fix|Edit Rune.ini to replace GameSpy server|ref=<ref>[http://therune.boards.net/thread/9/manual-masterserver-fix Manual masterserver fix] | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Edit Rune.ini to replace GameSpy server|ref=<ref>[http://therune.boards.net/thread/9/manual-masterserver-fix Manual masterserver fix] - The Rune Boards</ref>}} |
# Open <code>Rune.ini</code> found under <code>{{p|game}}\System</code> with a text editor (e.g. Notepad, Notepad++). | # Open <code>Rune.ini</code> found under <code>{{p|game}}\System</code> with a text editor (e.g. Notepad, Notepad++). | ||
# Press {{key|Ctrl|F}} and search for instances of <code>master.gamespy.com</code> and <code>master0.gamespy.com</code> and replace them with <code>master.333networks.com</code>. | # Press {{key|Ctrl|F}} and search for instances of <code>master.gamespy.com</code> and <code>master0.gamespy.com</code> and replace them with <code>master.333networks.com</code>. | ||
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|minVRAM = 8 MB | |minVRAM = 8 MB | ||
|minOGL = | |minOGL = | ||
− | |minDX = 7.0<ref>[http://www.mobygames.com/game/windows/rune/techinfo Rune on MobyGames] | + | |minDX = 7.0<ref>[http://www.mobygames.com/game/windows/rune/techinfo Rune on MobyGames] - System requirements for Windows</ref> |
|minSM = | |minSM = | ||
|minaudio = DirectX compatible sound card (EAX and A3D supported) | |minaudio = DirectX compatible sound card (EAX and A3D supported) | ||
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|OSfamily = Mac OS | |OSfamily = Mac OS | ||
− | |minOS = Mac OS 9.0<ref>[http://www.mobygames.com/game/macintosh/rune/techinfo Rune on MobyGames] | + | |minOS = Mac OS 9.0<ref>[http://www.mobygames.com/game/macintosh/rune/techinfo Rune on MobyGames] - System requirements for Macintosh</ref> |
|minCPU = PowerPC G3 | |minCPU = PowerPC G3 | ||
|minCPU2 = | |minCPU2 = | ||
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|OSfamily = Linux | |OSfamily = Linux | ||
− | |minOS = Kernel 2.2.x and glibc-2.1<ref>[http://www.lokigames.com/products/rune/ Loki Software's product page for Rune] | + | |minOS = Kernel 2.2.x and glibc-2.1<ref>[http://www.lokigames.com/products/rune/ Loki Software's product page for Rune] - Linux system requirements</ref> |
|minCPU = Intel Pentium II 300MHz | |minCPU = Intel Pentium II 300MHz | ||
|minCPU2 = | |minCPU2 = |
Revision as of 05:31, 18 February 2016
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Developers | |
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Human Head Studios | |
Publishers | |
Gathering of Developers | |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 1 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 18, 2000 |
Mac OS (Classic) | 2000 |
Linux | June 21, 2001 |
Warnings
Key points
- GameSpy online server browser has stopped working due to GameSpy services being shut down.[1] See manual server replacement to replace the GameSpy servers.
- Default Direct3D renderer runs badly in fullscreen on Windows 8 and later; see low frame-rate fix to address the frame-rate problem.
General information
- Official game site
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- Steam Users' Forums
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | DRM: SafeDisc disc check; see Run without the CD. | |||
GOG.com | Rune Classic. Also comes with Rune Gold. | |||
Steam | Rune Classic. |
- Rune Gold is the base game along with the Halls of Valhalla expansion.
- Rune Classic is an updated version of Rune Gold that includes enemies from the PlayStation 2 version, Steam achievements, a modified soundtrack, and a reworked single-player campaign (levels have been either removed or rebalanced). The cut levels can still be played separately or restored using Rune Extended.
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Rune: Halls of Valhalla | Stand-alone multiplayer expansion pack that adds new multi-player modes and skins. |
Essential improvements
Modifications
Unreal Engine Direct3D 9 Renderer
- The Unreal Engine Direct3D 9 renderer is a renderer for Unreal Tournament, Deus Ex, and Rune that allow these games to have better compatibility on modern operating system. It also has some extra graphical enhancement options such as anti-aliasing, anisotropic filtering, fullscreen gamma correction, and V-sync.
Unreal Engine Direct3D 10 Renderer
- The Unreal Engine Direct3D 10 Renderer is a renderer for Unreal, Unreal Tournament, Deus Ex and Rune that aims to provide a good, consistent looking and future-proof renderer for these games. The focus is not on fancy effects; the idea is to have something that will allow these games to perform well and look good on modern systems.
Run without the CD
Instructions |
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Skip intro video (Rune Classic)
Instructions |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/210950/pfx/[Note 1] |
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Rune.ini
is used for the game's general settings such as video, audio, network settings, and controller sensitivity.User.ini
stores keybindings and gameplay-related settings.Default.ini
andDefUser.ini
are used in case the aforementioned files are deleted and their default settings can be restored.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/210950/pfx/[Note 1] |
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SaveX.usa
files are used for the single-player campaign. Files0
-8
are used for the game's nine save slots;Save9.usa
is used to restart at the beginning of a level;Save10.usa
is used for Rune Classic's checkpoints.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Field of view (FOV)
Instructions |
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Windowed
Windowed and fullscreen mode be toggled with Alt+↵ Enter or using the console command ToggleFullscreen
(this command can also be mapped on keyboard). The game can also launch in windowed mode by setting "StartFullscreen" to False
in the Advanced Options menu under Display.
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 16 | Versus |
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Online play | 16 | Versus GameSpy services have been shut down;[2] see GameSpy for workarounds. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | See manual GameSpy server replacement. | |
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 7777 |
UDP | 7777 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
Low frame-rate on Windows 8 and later
Rune uses an old Direct3D 7 renderer that runs poorly in fullscreen on Windows 8 and later due to poor implementation of older Direct3D support.
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Manual server replacement for shut-down GameSpy servers
Instructions |
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Slow download speed in online multiplayer
Instructions |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 7, 9, 10 | To add in Direct3D 9 or 10 support, see Unreal Engine Direct3D 9 or Direct3D 10 renderer. |
OpenGL | Required Mac OS and Linux; optional for Windows. | |
Glide | 2.4 | Rune Gold only. |
Software renderer |
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||||
Linux | |||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | OpenAL | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy | GameSpy servers were shut down in March 2015. |
Rune Extended
- Rune Extended is a mod for Rune Classic that re-implements the cut levels into the single-player campaign. It is recommended to back up your Maps folder before applying this mod. Loading a save file from a map that has be replaced can cause issues.
System requirements
Rune, Rune: Halls of Valhalla, and Rune Gold
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000[3] | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II, Celeron 300MHz AMD K6-2 300MHz |
Intel Pentium III 450MHz AMD Athlon 450MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | 128 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 88 MB | 650 MB |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX compatible video card 8 MB of VRAM DirectX 7.0[4] compatible | Nvidia GeForce AMD Radeon 3dfx Voodoo5 |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX compatible sound card (EAX and A3D supported) | |
Other | Supported video modes: Direct3D, Glide, OpenGL, S3 MeTal, Software. |
Mac OS | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | Mac OS 9.0[5] | |
Processor (CPU) | PowerPC G3 | |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 400 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | Hardware accelerated video card with OpenGL support[6] 6 MB of VRAM |
Linux | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Kernel 2.2.x and glibc-2.1[7] | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 300MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | 128 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 700 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | XFree86 3.3.5 (Glide) 8 MB of VRAM | XFree86 4.x (OpenGL) |
Sound (audio device) | 16-bit compatible sound card; OSS compatible | |
Other | Halls of Valhalla expansion pack requires the base game |
Rune Classic
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista |
Processor (CPU) | 1 GHz | 2 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 7 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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 (210950) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ 2K Online Server Migration from GameSpy Technology – 2K Support
- ↑ Pricing | GameSpy Technology
- ↑ Rune Windows manual, page 12
- ↑ Rune on MobyGames - System requirements for Windows
- ↑ Rune on MobyGames - System requirements for Macintosh
- ↑ Amazon.com's product description of Rune for Macintosh
- ↑ Loki Software's product page for Rune - Linux system requirements
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