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==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check | [[DRM]]: SafeDisc disc check; see [[#Run without the CD|Run without the CD]]. | | Mac OS, Windows, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check | Regular or Rune Gold. <br />[[DRM]]: SafeDisc disc check; see [[#Run without the CD|Run without the CD]]. | | Mac OS, Windows, Linux }}
 
{{Availability/row| GOG | rune_classic | DRM-free | Rune Classic. Also comes with Rune Gold. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GOG | rune_classic | DRM-free | Rune Classic. Also comes with Rune Gold. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 210950 | Steam | Rune Classic. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 210950 | Steam | Rune Classic. | | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
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===Version differences===
 
{{ii}} Rune Gold is the base game along with the Halls of Valhalla expansion.
 
{{ii}} Rune Gold is the base game along with the Halls of Valhalla expansion.
 
{{ii}} 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|Rune Extended]].
 
{{ii}} 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|Rune Extended]].
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|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|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.
 
|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.
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|120 fps                    = unknown
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|120 fps                    = true
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|120 fps notes              =  
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|120 fps notes              = No frame-rate cap.<ref>Tested by [[User:AmethystViper|AmethystViper]], using the console command "stat fps" without V-Sync</ref>
 
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
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|controller support notes  = Disabled by default. Uses DirectInput. Some controllers may require setting <code>DeadZoneRUV</code> to <code>True</code> under the Advanced Options under the "Joystick" section.
 
|controller support notes  = Disabled by default. Uses DirectInput. Some controllers may require setting <code>DeadZoneRUV</code> to <code>True</code> under the Advanced Options under the "Joystick" section.
 
|full controller          = false
 
|full controller          = false
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|full controller notes    = Main menu requires interaction from mouse.
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|full controller notes    = Menus requires interaction from mouse.
 
|controller remap          = true
 
|controller remap          = true
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller remap notes    =  
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# Press {{key|Ctrl|F}} and search for <code>NetSpeed</code> and <code>LanSpeed</code> in both files, then change the values of these settings to a higher number (e.g. 50000).
 
# Press {{key|Ctrl|F}} and search for <code>NetSpeed</code> and <code>LanSpeed</code> in both files, then change the values of these settings to a higher number (e.g. 50000).
 
# Save the changes (File → Save or {{key|Ctrl|S}}). Now try starting or joining a multiplayer game, the download speed should now become faster.
 
# Save the changes (File → Save or {{key|Ctrl|S}}). Now try starting or joining a multiplayer game, the download speed should now become faster.
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}}
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===Rune crashes when accessing server list===
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Replace the expired runegame.com website|ref=<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/210950/discussions/0/357285562497078092/ Steam Community Discussions - Game crashes while loading serverlist], last accessed May 10, 2016</ref>}}
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1. Open <code>Rune.ini</code> and add this code at the bottom of the file:
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<pre>[RBrowser.RBrowserUpdateServerLink]
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UpdateServerAddress=er-horde.nl
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NewsUpdateServerAddress=er-horde.nl</pre>
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2. Save the changes. The server list should not crash the game anymore.
 
}}
 
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Revision as of 02:41, 11 May 2016

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Rune
Rune cover
Developers
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
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Rune on Wikipedia
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Warnings

GameSpy online services have been shut down (see Network for solutions).

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
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
 Regular or Rune Gold.
DRM: SafeDisc disc check; see Run without the CD.
Mac OS
Windows
Linux
GOG.com
DRM-free
 Rune Classic. Also comes with Rune Gold.
Windows
Steam
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 Rune Classic.
Windows

Version differences

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
Rune: Halls of Valhalla Stand-alone multiplayer expansion pack that adds new multi-player modes and skins.
Mac OS
Windows
Linux

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

Skip intro videos (Rune Classic)

Instructions

Game data

In-game general settings.
In-game general settings.

Configuration file(s) location

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System Location
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/210950/pfx/[Note 1]
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 and DefUser.ini are used in case the aforementioned files are deleted and their default settings can be restored.

Save game data location

Template:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/row
System Location
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/210950/pfx/[Note 1]
SaveX.usa files are used for the single-player campaign. Files 0-8 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
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud

Video settings

In-game video settings.
In-game video settings.

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Field of view (FOV)

Instructions

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

In-game key map settings.
In-game key map settings.
In-game general control settings.
In-game general control settings.

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Audio settings

In-game audio settings.
In-game audio settings.

Template:Audio settings

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Italian
Russian
Spanish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
16 Versus
Online play
16 Versus
GameSpy services have been shut down;[2] see GameSpy for workarounds.

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
See manual GameSpy server replacement.
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
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
Instructions
Instructions

Manual server replacement for shut-down GameSpy servers

Instructions

Slow download speed in online multiplayer

Instructions

Rune crashes when accessing server list

Instructions

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
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
ExecutablePPC16-bit 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
Linux
Mac OS (Classic)

Middleware

Middleware Notes
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
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
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
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
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. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References