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{{:Gothic (series)}}
 
{{:Gothic (series)}}
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'''Key points'''
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{{ii}} If you are using Windows 8, apply the [[#Fullscreen border (Windows 8)|fullscreen border fix]].
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
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{{ii}} The Gold Edition includes the Night of the Raven expansion.
 
{{ii}} The Gold Edition includes the Night of the Raven expansion.
  
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== Issues And Fixes ==
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==Improvements==
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If you got stuck in level geometry you could get out by using console commands or key commands in cheat mode. To open cheat mode type MARVIN on the character screen. Pressing the key F8 gives you full health and teleports you a few meters up. Pressing the key K will teleport you a few meters forward.
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===Patch v1.30 / Add-on Patch 2.6 (German retail)===
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The latest retail patches for the German version are [http://www.worldofgothic.de/dl/download_66.htm Patch v1.30] for the base Gothic II and [http://www.worldofgothic.de/dl/download_80.htm Add-on Patch 2.6] for the Night of the Raven expansion. All English versions and German digital distribution versions already include the latest patches.
  
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=== Windows 8 fullscreen fix ===
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===Disable intro videos===
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[[Gothic]] and Gothic II do not go fullscreen correctly on Windows 8. The following steps will fix this problem.
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{{Fixbox|1=
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# Download the [https://www.dropbox.com/s/k4vowtdi5u071wy/GothicW8.sdb Fix Package] and save it somewhere convenient
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{{Fixbox/fix|Change playLogoVideos setting}}
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# Download and install the [http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=7352 Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit]
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# Edit <code>gothic.ini</code>
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# From the Start Screen launch Compatibility Administrator (32-bit), or Compatibility Administrator if you're on a 32-bit version of Windows
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# Change <code>playLogoVideos=1</code> to <code>playLogoVideos=0</code>
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# Click Open
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# Save your changes.
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# Select the fix package from step 1
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{{ii}} The game will now go directly to the main menu when launched.
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# Choose File>Install
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That's it! You're done! Both Gothic and Gothic II will now enter fullscreen mode correctly.
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==Game data==
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{{Game Location Table|
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{{Game Location Table/row|Save games (GOG.com)|C:\Program Files (x86)\GOG.com\Gothic 2 Gold\Saves}}
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{{Game Location Table/row|Configuration files (GOG.com)|C:\Program Files (x86)\GOG.com\Gothic 2 Gold\system\GOTHIC.INI}}
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{{Game Location Table/row|Save games (Steam)|C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\ common\gothic ii\Saves}}
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{{Game Location Table/row|Configuration files (Steam)|C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\ common\gothic ii\system\GOTHIC.INI}}
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==Video settings==
 
==Video settings==
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===[[Widescreen resolution]]===
 
===[[Widescreen resolution]]===
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Gothic II has native support for 1280x720, 1280x768, 1280x800, and 1440x900. For other widescreen resolutions, do the following:
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{{ii}} Gothic II has native support for 1280x720, 1280x768, 1280x800, and 1440x900. For other widescreen resolutions, do the following:
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# Open Gothic.ini
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{{Fixbox/fix|Enable extended resolution detection}}
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# Edit <code>Gothic.ini</code>
 
# Find <code>extendedMenu=0</code> and change it to <code>extendedMenu=1</code>
 
# Find <code>extendedMenu=0</code> and change it to <code>extendedMenu=1</code>
 
# Save your changes.
 
# Save your changes.
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Launch Gothic II again and you will be able to choose your resolution in the video settings.
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# Launch Gothic II again and you will be able to choose your resolution in the video settings.
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{{ii}} NPCs may look fat in widescreen resolutions. Talking to an NPC will fix this until the next time you load a save.
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Note that NPCs may look too fat when using widescreen resolutions. Talking to an NPC will fix the aspect ratio until the next time you load a save.
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Set resolution manually}}
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{{ii}} If setting <code>extendedMenu=1</code> still doesn't show your resolution in-game for some reason, do the following:
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# Edit <code>Gothic.ini</code>
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# Set <code>zVidResFullscreenX=</code> and <code>zVidResFullscreenY=</code> to the width (X) and height (Y) of your resolution.
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# Save your changes and relaunch the game.
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===[[Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]===
 
===[[Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]===
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===[[Controller|Controller support]]===
 
===[[Controller|Controller support]]===
 
Gothic II has limited native controller support which can be enabled by editing Gothic.ini and changing <code>enableJoystick=0</code> to <code>enableJoystick=1</code>; note that some axes might not be detected and some inputs cannot be set to controller axes, e.g. camera controls. For best results you will probably want to use a different solution as well as or instead of the game's own controller support; see the [[controller with keyboard-only game]] page for details.
 
Gothic II has limited native controller support which can be enabled by editing Gothic.ini and changing <code>enableJoystick=0</code> to <code>enableJoystick=1</code>; note that some axes might not be detected and some inputs cannot be set to controller axes, e.g. camera controls. For best results you will probably want to use a different solution as well as or instead of the game's own controller support; see the [[controller with keyboard-only game]] page for details.
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==Issues fixed==
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=== Fullscreen border (Windows 8)===
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{{ii}} [[Gothic]] and Gothic II show a window border in fullscreen mode on Windows 8.
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Apply the fix package}}
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# Download the [https://www.dropbox.com/s/k4vowtdi5u071wy/GothicW8.sdb Fix Package] and save it somewhere convenient.<ref>This package works by applying the ForceSimpleWindow compatibility fix for the Gothic and Gothic II executables.</ref>
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# Download and install the [http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=7352 Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit].
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# From the Start Screen launch Compatibility Administrator (32-bit), or Compatibility Administrator if you're on a 32-bit version of Windows.
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# Click Open.
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# Select the fix package from step 1.
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# Choose File>Install.
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# Both Gothic and Gothic II will now enter fullscreen mode correctly (you do not need to restart your computer).
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==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
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|minHD = 2.6 GB free
 
|minHD = 2.6 GB free
 
|minGPU = 32 MB 3D graphics card
 
|minGPU = 32 MB 3D graphics card
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|minVRAM = 32
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|minVRAM =  
 
|recGPU = 64 MB 3D graphics card
 
|recGPU = 64 MB 3D graphics card
 
|recGPU2 =  
 
|recGPU2 =  
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|recVRAM = 64
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|recVRAM =  
 
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==General information==
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==References==
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===References===
 
 
<references/>
 
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[[Category:Windows]]
 
[[Category:Windows]]

Revision as of 00:38, 21 March 2013

Template:Infobox Gothic (series) Key points

If you are using Windows 8, apply the fullscreen border fix.

Availability

Template:Availability Table

The Gold Edition includes the Night of the Raven expansion.

Improvements

Patch v1.30 / Add-on Patch 2.6 (German retail)

The latest retail patches for the German version are Patch v1.30 for the base Gothic II and Add-on Patch 2.6 for the Night of the Raven expansion. All English versions and German digital distribution versions already include the latest patches.

Disable intro videos

Instructions

Game data

Template:Game Location Table

Video settings

Template:Video Settings

Widescreen resolution

Gothic II has native support for 1280x720, 1280x768, 1280x800, and 1440x900. For other widescreen resolutions, do the following:
Instructions
Instructions

Anisotropic filtering (AF)

Open Gothic.ini and change zTexAnisotropicFiltering=0 to zTexAnisotropicFiltering=1. This is only an on/off setting; if it doesn't work or you want a higher setting, force it using the NVIDIA Control Panel/AMD VISION Engine Control Center instead.

Anti-aliasing (AA)

Open Gothic.ini and change zVidEnableAntiAliasing=0 to zVidEnableAntiAliasing=1. This is only an on/off setting; if it doesn't work or you want a higher setting, force it using the NVIDIA Control Panel/AMD VISION Engine Control Center instead.

Input settings

Template:Input Settings

Controller support

Gothic II has limited native controller support which can be enabled by editing Gothic.ini and changing enableJoystick=0 to enableJoystick=1; note that some axes might not be detected and some inputs cannot be set to controller axes, e.g. camera controls. For best results you will probably want to use a different solution as well as or instead of the game's own controller support; see the controller with keyboard-only game page for details.

Issues fixed

Fullscreen border (Windows 8)

Gothic and Gothic II show a window border in fullscreen mode on Windows 8.
Instructions

System requirements

Template:System Requirements

References