Difference between revisions of "The Thing"
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===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
{{ii}} [http://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/4339/7/ Patch 1.2] adds mouse look (enable in options under advanced controls).<br> | {{ii}} [http://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/4339/7/ Patch 1.2] adds mouse look (enable in options under advanced controls).<br> | ||
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+ | ===Bump mapping=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Enabling bump mapping|fix= | ||
+ | # Download and extract [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1039-the-thing-suis-wrapper/ Sui's Wrapper] to {{file|{{p|game}}\bin\}} directory. | ||
+ | # Edit {{file|d3d8.ini}} with a text editor and make sure <code>BumpMapping</code> is set to <code>1</code>. | ||
+ | # Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1162-the-thing-bump-maps/ bump maps] and extract them to {{file|{{p|game}}\data\textures}}. | ||
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+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Patch 1.2 is required. | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
− | === | + | ===Configuration file(s) location=== |
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|hkcu}}\SOFTWARE\{{P|wow64}}\Computer Artworks\The Thing\1.0\}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|hkcu}}\SOFTWARE\{{P|wow64}}\Computer Artworks\The Thing\1.0\}} | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1039-the-thing-suis-wrapper/ Sui's Wrapper]. |
|multimonitor = unknown | |multimonitor = unknown | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1039-the-thing-suis-wrapper/ Sui's Wrapper]. |
|4k ultra hd = hackable | |4k ultra hd = hackable | ||
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1039-the-thing-suis-wrapper/ Sui's Wrapper]. |
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
− | |fov notes = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1039-the-thing-suis-wrapper/ Sui's Wrapper] | + | |fov notes = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1039-the-thing-suis-wrapper/ Sui's Wrapper]. |
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
− | |windowed notes = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1039-the-thing-suis-wrapper/ Sui's Wrapper] | + | |windowed notes = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1039-the-thing-suis-wrapper/ Sui's Wrapper]. |
|borderless windowed = hackable | |borderless windowed = hackable | ||
− | |borderless windowed notes = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1039-the-thing-suis-wrapper/ Sui's Wrapper] | + | |borderless windowed notes = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1039-the-thing-suis-wrapper/ Sui's Wrapper]. |
|anisotropic = hackable | |anisotropic = hackable | ||
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1039-the-thing-suis-wrapper/ Sui's Wrapper]. |
|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1039-the-thing-suis-wrapper/ Sui's Wrapper | + | |antialiasing notes = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1039-the-thing-suis-wrapper/ Sui's Wrapper]. |
|vsync = hackable | |vsync = hackable | ||
− | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1039-the-thing-suis-wrapper/ Sui's Wrapper]. |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
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|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
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==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
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|64-bit executable = false | |64-bit executable = false | ||
|64-bit executable notes= | |64-bit executable notes= | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | ===Enabling cheats=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Cheats are enabled in the registry:|fix= | ||
+ | # Copy the following code block to a text editor | ||
+ | # Save as a <code>.reg</code> file and run (merge) it | ||
+ | <pre>Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 | ||
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+ | [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Computer Artworks\The Thing\1.0] | ||
+ | [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Computer Artworks\The Thing\1.0] | ||
+ | "PlayerInvulnerable"="1" | ||
+ | "NPCInvulnerable"="1" | ||
+ | "FullWeaponEquip"="1" | ||
+ | "Fullammo"="1"</pre> | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 17:45, 2 December 2018
Developers | |
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Computer Artworks | |
Publishers | |
Vivendi Universal Games | |
Release dates | |
Windows | August 20, 2002 |
General information
Availability
- This game is not available digitally.
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch 1.2 adds mouse look (enable in options under advanced controls).
Bump mapping
Enabling bump mapping |
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Notes
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Computer Artworks\The Thing\1.0\ |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\bin\[Note 1] |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English |
Issues fixed
White screen, no intro movie error
- Missing data paths will result in a white and black screen when starting the game or broken menu graphics.
Reinstall the game |
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Or add the necessary paths to the registry by hand: |
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Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Computer Artworks\The Thing\1.0] [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Computer Artworks\The Thing\1.0] "RESOURCEDIR"="c:\\thething\\data;c:\\thething\\data\\mainui.pak"
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 8 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Enabling cheats
Cheats are enabled in the registry: |
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Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Computer Artworks\The Thing\1.0] [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Computer Artworks\The Thing\1.0] "PlayerInvulnerable"="1" "NPCInvulnerable"="1" "FullWeaponEquip"="1" "Fullammo"="1" |
System requirements
Windows[1] | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 98 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II | |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 600 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 3D Accelerator Required 8 MB of VRAM DirectX 8 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 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).
References
- ↑ The Thing for Windows (2002) Tech Info - MobyGames - last accessed on November 30, 2016