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{{Fixbox|description=Set up Exult (Windows)|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Set up Exult (Windows)|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Download and install the latest [http://exult.sourceforge.net/download.php Windows snapshot]. | # Download and install the latest [http://exult.sourceforge.net/download.php Windows snapshot]. | ||
− | # The installer will prompt for the installation folders; for the GOG.com version these are | + | # The installer will prompt for the installation folders; for the GOG.com version these are {{folder|ULTIMA7}} for The Black Gate and {{folder|SERPENT}} for Serpent Isle. |
# Optionally, install the [http://exult.sourceforge.net/download.php All-In-One Audio Data] for enhanced sounds and music. | # Optionally, install the [http://exult.sourceforge.net/download.php All-In-One Audio Data] for enhanced sounds and music. | ||
# Run Exult from the Start screen/Start menu and both games will now be playable. | # Run Exult from the Start screen/Start menu and both games will now be playable. | ||
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# Go to the game installation folder and copy the data files. | # Go to the game installation folder and copy the data files. | ||
#* For retail versions this will be wherever you installed it to. | #* For retail versions this will be wherever you installed it to. | ||
− | #* For GOG.com open Finder, open the Go menu, choose Go To Folder, then go to | + | #* For GOG.com, open Finder, open the Go menu, choose Go To Folder, then go to {{folder|{{p|osxhome}}/Applications/Ultima 7 The Complete Edition.app/Contents/Resources/Ultima 7 The Complete Edition.boxer/C.harddisk/U7/}}. |
− | # Open Finder, open the Go menu, choose Go To Folder, then go to | + | # Open Finder, open the Go menu, choose Go To Folder, then go to {{folder|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support}}. |
− | # Make a folder called | + | # Make a folder called {{folder|Exult}}. |
# Paste the Black Gate and Serpent Isle folders here. | # Paste the Black Gate and Serpent Isle folders here. | ||
− | # Rename the Black Gate folder to | + | # Rename the Black Gate folder to {{folder|blackgate}} and the Serpent Isle folder to {{folder|serpentisle}}. |
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# Run Exult from Applications and both games will now be playable. | # Run Exult from Applications and both games will now be playable. | ||
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{{Game data/saves|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/Boxer/Gamebox States/com.gog.ultima-7-the-complete-edition/Current.boxerstate/C.harddisk/U7/serpent}} | {{Game data/saves|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/Boxer/Gamebox States/com.gog.ultima-7-the-complete-edition/Current.boxerstate/C.harddisk/U7/serpent}} | ||
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− | {{ii}} Saves are | + | {{ii}} Saves are {{file|GAME**.U7}}; DOS settings are stored in the save file rather than shared. |
− | {{ii}} [[#Exult|Exult]] saves and settings are in | + | {{ii}} [[#Exult|Exult]] saves and settings are in {{folder|{{p|localappdata}}\Exult}} on Windows, {{folder|~/Library/Application Support/Exult}} on OS X, {{folder|~/.exult}} on Linux. |
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== |
Revision as of 11:07, 13 August 2023
Developers | |
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Origin Systems | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Release dates | |
DOS | March 25, 1993 |
Windows (DOSBox) | November 29, 2011[1] |
macOS (OS X) (DOSBox) | January 24, 2013[2] |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Genres | RPG |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | Ultima |
Ultima VII Part Two: Serpent Isle is a singleplayer RPG game in the Ultima series.
It is recommended to use Exult for various enhancements.
General information
- The Codex of Ultima Wisdom - A huge wiki for the series
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
GOG.com | Includes The Silver Seed addon and Ultima VII: The Black Gate. Pre-packaged with DOSBox.[3] | |||
Origin | Includes The Silver Seed addon and Ultima VII: The Black Gate. Pre-packaged with DOSBox. Not available in some regions. |
- The manual is needed to answer copy protection questions (see
answers.pdf
for the GOG.com version).
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
The Silver Seed | Included with complete edition. |
Essential improvements
Exult
- Use Exult to play in higher resolution, add new features, use mods, etc.
Set up Exult (Windows)[citation needed] |
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Set up Exult (OS X)[citation needed] |
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Skip intro videos
Use Exult[4] |
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Use Exult (set in Misc Options). |
Game data
Save game data location
System | Location |
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DOS | <path-to-game>\GAME**.U7 |
Windows | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Application Support/Boxer/Gamebox States/com.gog.ultima-7-the-complete-edition/Current.boxerstate/C.harddisk/U7/serpent <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
- Saves are
GAME**.U7
; DOS settings are stored in the save file rather than shared. - Exult saves and settings are in
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Exult
on Windows,~/Library/Application Support/Exult
on OS X,~/.exult
on Linux.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Origin |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | Use Exult. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Toggle with Alt+↵ Enter (when using Exult or DOSBox). | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | For DOSBox use an unofficial build (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Exult has choice of 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, or 10 FPS. Determines game speed. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | Use Exult (see Exult keys). | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds). |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | On/off only. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Everything is text-based; some minor voices are not subtitled. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | Use Exult. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
- German, Chinese and Korean retail versions only have the manuals translated; the game itself is still in English.[5][6][7]
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | Use Serpent Isle In French (requires Exult). | |||
Russian | Use Перевод Ultima 7: Serpent Isle (requires Exult). | |||
Spanish | Spanish retail only. An unofficial translation is also available. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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DOS video modes |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.8 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 7 compatible | DirectX 9 compatible |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.6.8 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core Duo 2 GHz+ | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 File/folder structure within the installation folder reflects the path(s) listed for DOS game data. For the GOG.com release, file changes in DOSBox are redirected to
<path-to-game>/cloud_saves/
even if GOG Galaxy is not used (this folder contains all redirected files, so some files in thecloud_saves
folder might be temporary files or other files that do not contain saves or settings).
References
- ↑ New release: The Complete Ultima 7 ● GOG.com - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ January Mac Game Update: 10 New Additions - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ List of GOG games using DOSBox, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Exult - Documentation - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Ultima Collectors Guide - Ultima VII Pt. 2 - IBM PC - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Ultima Collectors Guide - Ultima VII - IBM PC - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Ultima Collectors Guide - Ultima VII - IBM PC - last accessed on May 2023