Difference between revisions of "Privateer 2: The Darkening"
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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. | ||
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{{++}} The [http://www.wcnews.com/chatzone/threads/new-privateer-2-patch-adds-deinterlace-feature-makes-numerous-improvements-october-1-2013.27100/page-3#post-385748 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/page-3#post-385748 Privateer 2 Unofficial Patch] removes video interlacing and fixes many other issues. | ||
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# Use <code>DARKFIX.EXE</code> to run the game from now on. | # Use <code>DARKFIX.EXE</code> to run the game from now on. | ||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== |
Revision as of 08:30, 13 May 2015
Developers | |
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Origin Systems | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Release dates | |
DOS | December 9, 1996 |
Windows | November 4, 1997 |
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
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | DOS (original) or Windows (Deluxe). | |||
GOG.com | DOS version pre-packaged with DOSBox.[1] |
Essential improvements
Patches
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.
Privateer 2 Unofficial Patch
- The Privateer 2 Unofficial Patch removes video interlacing and fixes many other issues.
Instructions |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
- Settings for the Privateer 2 Unofficial Patch are stored in
<path-to-game>\DARK.FIX
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Save game data location
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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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7, 8 | |
Processor (CPU) | 1 GHz | 1.4 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 7 compatible | DirectX 9 compatible |
References
Categories:
- DOS
- Windows
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- Games
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- Invalid template usage (DRM)
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- Missing section (Save game cloud syncing)
- Missing section (Video)
- Missing section (Input)
- Missing section (Audio)
- Missing section (Localizations)
- Missing section (API)