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===Privateer 2 Unofficial Patch=== | ===Privateer 2 Unofficial Patch=== | ||
{{++}} The [http://www.wcnews.com/chatzone/threads/new-privateer-2-patch-adds-deinterlace-feature-makes-numerous-improvements-october-1-2013.27100/ Privateer 2 Unofficial Patch] removes video interlacing and fixes many other issues. | {{++}} The [http://www.wcnews.com/chatzone/threads/new-privateer-2-patch-adds-deinterlace-feature-makes-numerous-improvements-october-1-2013.27100/ Privateer 2 Unofficial Patch] removes video interlacing and fixes many other issues. | ||
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| + | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| + | {{Fixbox/fix|Set up Unofficial Patch}} | ||
| + | # Download the [http://www.wcnews.com/chatzone/threads/new-privateer-2-patch-adds-deinterlace-feature-makes-numerous-improvements-october-1-2013.27100/ Privateer 2 Unofficial Patch]. | ||
| + | # Extract into the installation folder. | ||
| + | # Right-click <code>DARKFIX.EXE</code> in the installation folder and choose Properties. | ||
| + | # On the Compatibility tab set Windows 95 compatibility mode. | ||
| + | # Click OK to save your changes. | ||
| + | # If you are using an original CD version you need to copy the files from all three CDs into the installation folder. | ||
| + | # Use <code>DARKFIX.EXE</code> to run the game from now on. | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | ===Version 17.0e (Buffalo Wings) patch (DOS)=== | ||
| + | The [ftp://ftp.ea.com/pub/origin/patches/priv2/p2patch.exe Version 17.0e (Buffalo Wings) patch] updates the DOS version with fixes and improvements. The GOG.com and Windows versions are already patched. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
{{Game Location Table| | {{Game Location Table| | ||
| − | {{Game Location Table/row|Save game location|GAME0*.IFF}} | + | {{Game Location Table/row|Save game location (DOS)|C:\DARK\GAME0*.IFF}} |
| − | {{Game Location Table/row|Configuration files | + | {{Game Location Table/row|Save game location (GOG.com)|C:\GOG Games\Privateer 2 - The Darkening\GAME0*.IFF}} |
| + | {{Game Location Table/row|Configuration files (DOS)|C:\DARK\DARK.CFG}} | ||
| + | {{Game Location Table/row|Configuration files (GOG.com)|C:\GOG Games\Privateer 2 - The Darkening\DARK.CFG}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} Settings for the [[#Unofficial patch|unofficial patch]] are stored in <code>DARK.FIX</code>. | {{ii}} Settings for the [[#Unofficial patch|unofficial patch]] are stored in <code>DARK.FIX</code>. | ||
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| + | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| + | ===No music during space flight (Windows)=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} The Windows version only plays music when running in compatibility mode. | ||
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| + | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| + | {{Fixbox/fix|Set Windows 95 compatibility mode|ref=<ref>[http://www.wcnews.com/chatzone/threads/new-privateer-2-patch-adds-deinterlace-feature-makes-numerous-improvements-october-1-2013.27100/#post-384974 New Privateer 2 Patch Adds Deinterlace Feature & Makes Numerous Improvements (October 1, 2013) | Wing Commander CIC]</ref>}} | ||
| + | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
| + | # Right-click <code>DARKFIX.EXE</code> and choose Properties. | ||
| + | # On the Compatibility tab, set Windows 95 compatibility. | ||
| + | # Click OK to save your changes. | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | {{References}} | ||
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| Electronic Arts | |
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| DOS | December 9, 1996 |
| Windows | November 4, 1997 |
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Key points
- Use the Privateer 2 Unofficial Patch to remove FMV interlacing and improve stability.
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
Essential improvements
Privateer 2 Unofficial Patch
- The Privateer 2 Unofficial Patch removes video interlacing and fixes many other issues.
| Instructions |
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Version 17.0e (Buffalo Wings) patch (DOS)
The Version 17.0e (Buffalo Wings) patch updates the DOS version with fixes and improvements. The GOG.com and Windows versions are already patched.
Game data
- Settings for the unofficial patch are stored in
DARK.FIX.
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Issues fixed
No music during space flight (Windows)
- The Windows version only plays music when running in compatibility mode.
| Instructions |
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