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==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
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===[http://ahkscript.org/boards/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=9341&p=51737#p51737 Peixoto's patch]===
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===[https://autohotkey.com/boards/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=9341 AHK Injector]===
 
{{++}} This unofficial patch fixes issues with widescreen and controller support and adds a few new features to the game
 
{{++}} This unofficial patch fixes issues with widescreen and controller support and adds a few new features to the game
 
{{ii}} Compatible with 2011 remaster
 
{{ii}} Compatible with 2011 remaster
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* Non-letterboxed cutscenes with no subtitles
 
* Non-letterboxed cutscenes with no subtitles
  
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===[http://www.moddb.com/games/american-mcgees-alice/downloads/american-mcgees-alice-hd Omri Koresh' HD texture pack]===
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===[http://www.moddb.com/games/american-mcgees-alice/downloads/american-mcgees-alice-hd HD Texture Pack]===
 
{{++}} This texture pack updates far more textures than the 2011 remaster
 
{{++}} This texture pack updates far more textures than the 2011 remaster
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{{ii}} Compatible with 2011 remaster and Peixoto's patch
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{{ii}} Compatible with 2011 remaster and AHK Injector
  
 
Higher-resolution:
 
Higher-resolution:
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|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            = Can also be toggled with {{key|Alt|Enter}}.
 
|windowed notes            = Can also be toggled with {{key|Alt|Enter}}.
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|borderless windowed        = unknown
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|borderless windowed        = hackable
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|borderless windowed notes  =  
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|borderless windowed notes  = Use [https://github.com/Codeusa/Borderless-Gaming Borderless Gaming].
 
|anisotropic                = hackable
 
|anisotropic                = hackable
 
|anisotropic notes          = Force in the [[Glossary:Anisotropic filtering (AF)#Force anisotropic filtering|graphics card control panel]].
 
|anisotropic notes          = Force in the [[Glossary:Anisotropic filtering (AF)#Force anisotropic filtering|graphics card control panel]].
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Edit config.cfg|ref=<ref>[http://www.wsgf.org/dr/american-mcgees-alice American McGee's Alice | WSGF]</ref>}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Set custom resolution|ref=<ref>[http://www.wsgf.org/dr/american-mcgees-alice American McGee's Alice | WSGF]</ref>}}
 
# Open [[#Configuration file(s) location|<code>config.cfg</code>]] with a text editor.
 
# Open [[#Configuration file(s) location|<code>config.cfg</code>]] with a text editor.
 
# In the <code>Cvars</code> section, change <code>seta r_mode "X"</code> to <code>seta r_mode "-1"</code> (add it if it doesn't exist).
 
# In the <code>Cvars</code> section, change <code>seta r_mode "X"</code> to <code>seta r_mode "-1"</code> (add it if it doesn't exist).
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===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Use Peixoto's Patch|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Set custom FOV|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}}}
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# Install [http://www.moddb.com/downloads/peixotos-patch-for-american-mcgees-alice Peixoto's Patch].
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# Download [https://autohotkey.com/boards/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=9341 AHK Injector] and extract it wherever you want.
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# Launch the game with either <code>AliceFix.exe</code> or <code>Alice(Remastered)Fix.exe</code>. The ideal FOV is calculated automatically according to the resolution.
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# Copy the folder {{file|base}} from {{file|AHK Injector\Patches\Alice}} and merge it with the folder {{file|base}} in the directory where you installed the game.
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# ''(Optional)'' To customize, create a shortcut to one of the aforementioned files, then add the <code>-f 120</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]. Change <code>120</code> to the desired value.
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# Double-click {{file|AHK Injector\Help.exe}} and select the "Games" tab.
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# ''(Optional)'' Increase the camera distance slider in the game options.
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# Select {{file|Alice - Remaster.bat}} or {{file|Alice.bat}} from the games list.
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# Under the "FOV correction" section, click on the "adding" link to edit the script.
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# Find the line {{code|-args -RunningFromAlice2 ^}} and replace it with {{code|-args -RunningFromAlice2 -f XXX ^}} where XXX is the desired FOV value. If the line doesn't exist, add it underneath the line {{code|start %injector% -target "%target%" -script %script% -d3D -1 ^}}.
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# Save the file and click Start to run the game.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Edit config.cfg|ref=<ref>[http://www.overclock.net/t/1137213/rage-vsync-issues/20#post_15331326 RAGE Vsync issues - Page 3]</ref>}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Enable Vsync|ref=<ref>[http://www.overclock.net/t/1137213/rage-vsync-issues/20#post_15331326 RAGE Vsync issues - Page 3]</ref>}}
 
# Open [[#Configuration file(s) location|<code>config.cfg</code>]] with a text editor.
 
# Open [[#Configuration file(s) location|<code>config.cfg</code>]] with a text editor.
 
# In the <code>Cvars</code> section, add <code>seta r_swapinterval "1"</code> as a new line.
 
# In the <code>Cvars</code> section, add <code>seta r_swapinterval "1"</code> as a new line.
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===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Edit config.cfg|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Remove frame rate cap|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 
# Open [[#Configuration file(s) location|<code>config.cfg</code>]] with a text editor.
 
# Open [[#Configuration file(s) location|<code>config.cfg</code>]] with a text editor.
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# In the <code>Cvars</code> section, add <code>seta com_maxfps "120"</code> as a new line. Change <code>120</code> to the desired value, where <code>0</code> removes the framerate cap.
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# In the <code>Cvars</code> section, add <code>seta com_maxfps "0"</code> as a new line.
 
# Save the changes.
 
# Save the changes.
 
}}
 
}}
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===The game won't run===
 
===The game won't run===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|If the .exe file doesn't run the game, make a shortcut to it, right-click and properties, add this to the end of the target: <code>-RunningFromAlice2</code>}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Set launch parameter|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}}}
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# Make a shortcut to {{file|alice.exe}} and go to properties.
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# Add the <code>-RunningFromAlice2</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]].
 
}}
 
}}
  
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# Save the changes.
 
# Save the changes.
 
# Write-protect the file by setting a "read-only" attribute.
 
# Write-protect the file by setting a "read-only" attribute.
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}}
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Set fullscreen parameter|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}}}
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# Make a shortcut to {{file|alice.exe}} and go to properties.
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# Add the {{code|+set r_fullscreen 1}} [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]].
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Audio issues===
 
===Audio issues===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|See [http://www.moddb.com/games/american-mcgees-alice/downloads/game-sound-drivers-snddrivers-to-fix-audio here:]}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|See [http://www.moddb.com/games/american-mcgees-alice/downloads/game-sound-drivers-snddrivers-to-fix-audio here]}}
 
}}
 
}}
  

Revision as of 10:48, 19 October 2016

American McGee's Alice
American McGee's Alice cover
Developers
Rogue Entertainment
Publishers
Electronic Arts
Engines
id Tech 3
Release dates
Windows December 5, 2000
Mac OS (Classic) July 2001
macOS (OS X) July 2001
American McGee's Alice guide on StrategyWiki
American McGee's Alice on Wikipedia
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Warnings

SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
American McGee's Alice
American McGee's Alice 2000
American McGee's Alice (2011) 2011
Alice: Madness Returns 2011

Key points

Updated PC remaster in 2011 adds widescreen resolution, controller support, support for newer operating systems and updated character textures.
The game doesn't install correctly on Windows 10 without a custom fix program.

General information

Alice Wiki - A wiki for the series

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
CD key
 DRM: CDILLA 2 disc check.
Windows
Mac OS
macOS (OS X)
Amazon.com
Origin
 Remastered version included as part of the Alice: Madness Returns Complete Collection.
Windows

Essential improvements

AHK Injector

This unofficial patch fixes issues with widescreen and controller support and adds a few new features to the game
Compatible with 2011 remaster
  • Stage Selection Menu
  • Binds for cheats in the controller menu
  • Camera height control
  • Extended camera distance control
  • "In game" menus for camera adjust and cheats
  • New video options
  • Non-letterboxed cutscenes with no subtitles

HD Texture Pack

This texture pack updates far more textures than the 2011 remaster
Compatible with 2011 remaster and AHK Injector

Higher-resolution:

  • Environment, object and character textures
  • Animated textures (visual effects)
  • Menu screens
  • HUD

Expanded tweaks/cheats menu

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

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System Location

Save game data location

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System Location

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Origin

Video settings

General settings.
General settings.
Video settings.
Video settings.

Template:Video settings

Widescreen resolution

Instructions

Field of view (FOV)

Instructions

Vertical sync (Vsync)

Instructions

High frame rate

Instructions

Input settings

Template:Input settings

Audio settings

Audio settings.
Audio settings.

Template:Audio settings

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Dutch
Use the Alice Dutch Patch.
French
2011 remaster only
German
2011 remaster only
Spanish
2011 remaster only

VR support

3D modes State Notes
Nvidia 3D Vision
See How to Play American McGee's Alice in 3D using 3D Vision.

Issues fixed

The game doesn't install correctly on Windows 10

The game's installer seems to skip over several files during the installation process.
Instructions

The game won't run

Instructions

The game launches in a window

The 2011 remaster doesn't retain the fullscreen setting.
Instructions
Instructions

"Archiving recursive error" freeze

Instructions

Low framerate

The game may run poorly even on modern hardware (especially the 2011 remaster)
Instructions

Can't enable A3D surround sound

Instructions

Audio issues

Instructions

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 95 98, ME
Processor (CPU) AMD K6-2 400 MHz
Intel Pentium II 400 MHz		 AMD Athlon 500 MHz
Intel Pentium III 500 MHz
System memory (RAM) 64 MB 128 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 600 MB 620 MB
Video card (GPU) 16 MB of VRAM
DirectX 7 compatible 		32 MB of VRAM

References