Difference between revisions of "Beyond Divinity"
From PCGamingWiki, the wiki about fixing PC games
m (→Audio settings: updated template usage) |
m |
||
(35 intermediate revisions by 13 users not shown) | |||
Line 4: | Line 4: | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Larian Studios}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Larian Studios}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft|Retail (Germany, France, Benelux)}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Digital Jesters|Retail (rest of Europe)}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Hip Games|Retail (North America)}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Larian Studios|Digital}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Divinity}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Divinity}} | ||
Line 9: | Line 13: | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 27, 2004}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 27, 2004}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|November 15, 2013|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/news/bonus_more_mac_games_on_gogcom Mac Game Update: 34 New Additions ● GOG.com]</ref>}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|November 15, 2013|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/news/bonus_more_mac_games_on_gogcom Mac Game Update: 34 New Additions ● GOG.com]</ref>}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|beyond-divinity|73}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | No microtransactions}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Isometric, Bird's-eye view }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control, Point and select }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RPG, ARPG }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Divinity}} | ||
|steam appid = 219760 | |steam appid = 219760 | ||
|gogcom id = 1207658806 | |gogcom id = 1207658806 | ||
+ | |lutris = beyond-divinity | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = 13465 | ||
+ | |igdb = beyond-divinity | ||
+ | |hltb = 1017 | ||
|wikipedia = Beyond Divinity | |wikipedia = Beyond Divinity | ||
|winehq = 4529 | |winehq = 4529 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ | + | |
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://forums.larian.com/ Official Larian forums] | ||
{{GOG.com links|1207658806|divinity_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1207658806|divinity_series|for game series}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/219760/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/219760/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
Line 24: | Line 55: | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{removed DRM|StarForce}} protection; use [[#Patches|Patch v1.49]] to remove. | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | Anthology (Collector's Pack) release. | Steam | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Developer | https://www.larianvault.com/ | DRM-free | | Steam | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | beyond_divinity | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | beyond_divinity | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | beyond-divinity | DRM-free | | Steam | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | beyond-divinity | DRM-free | | Steam | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 219760 | | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 219760 | DRM-free | | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://archive.org/details/BeyondDivinityDemo Archive.org]. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename intro.mpg|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename intro.mpg|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{file|Static|folder}} in the installation folder. |
− | # Delete or rename | + | # Delete or rename {{file|intro.mpg}}. |
}} | }} | ||
===Fix low FPS on modern 64-bit systems=== | ===Fix low FPS on modern 64-bit systems=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Use DxWnd|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use DxWnd|fix= | ||
− | # Download [https://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/ DxWnd from SourceForge] | + | # Download [https://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/ DxWnd version 2.04.74 from SourceForge] |
# In DxWnd select <code>Options - Expert Mode</code> | # In DxWnd select <code>Options - Expert Mode</code> | ||
− | # Create profile for | + | # Create profile for {{file|div.exe}}. |
# In <code>Main tab</code> uncheck <code>Run in Window</code> and check <code>Fullscreen Only</code> | # In <code>Main tab</code> uncheck <code>Run in Window</code> and check <code>Fullscreen Only</code> | ||
# In <code>Hook tab</code> select <code>Inject suspended process</code> | # In <code>Hook tab</code> select <code>Inject suspended process</code> | ||
Line 49: | Line 83: | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | [http://www.larian.com/riftrunner/support.php Patch | + | {{ii}} [http://www.larian.com/riftrunner/support.php Patch v1.49] removes StarForce DRM and fixes various issues. |
+ | |||
+ | {{ii}} The [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1129614164 Font Enlargement Patch] fixes the tiny font size. It's most useful on high resolution monitors. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
Line 57: | Line 93: | ||
{{Game data/config|OS X|}} | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} Sound settings are stored in | + | {{ii}} Sound settings are stored in {{file|sound.cfg}}. |
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
Line 67: | Line 103: | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |gog galaxy | + | |discord = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |origin | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = |
− | | | + | |origin notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Image|Beyond Divinity settings.png|General settings ( | + | {{Image|Beyond Divinity settings.png|General settings ({{file|configtool.exe}}).}} |
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/beyond-divinity |
|widescreen wsgf award = silver | |widescreen wsgf award = silver | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | |multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | ||
Line 97: | Line 137: | ||
|fov = n/a | |fov = n/a | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = hackable |
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = See [[#Windowed mode|Windowed mode]]. |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
Line 105: | Line 145: | ||
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = Set in launcher. | |antialiasing notes = Set in launcher. | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
Line 120: | Line 163: | ||
{{ii}} The HUD does not scale to match the resolution so may be too small at higher resolutions. | {{ii}} The HUD does not scale to match the resolution so may be too small at higher resolutions. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Set resolution in config.div|ref=<ref>[ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set resolution in config.div|ref=<ref>[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/beyond-divinity Beyond Divinity | WSGF]</ref>|fix= |
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
# Edit {{file|config.div}}. | # Edit {{file|config.div}}. | ||
Line 126: | Line 169: | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed mode]]=== |
− | {{Input | + | {{ii}} The game supports windowed mode only through enabling Debug mode and using DgVoodoo2 to support modern systems. Windowed mode can also be achieved with DxWnd but up to version 2.04.74 |
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Enable Debug mode and use DgVoodoo|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/219760/discussions/0/2266941647847752232/ Debug Mode - Better Game Performance + Windowed Mode]</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Open {{file|div.exe}} on a hex editor (e.g. [https://mh-nexus.de/en/hxd/ HxD]). | ||
+ | # Search for the first result of the pattern <code>89 5E 28 88 9E 60 01 00 00</code> as hex and change the <code>5E</code> byte to <code>7E</code>. | ||
+ | # Save {{file|div.exe}}. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|slashed-d3d6.cfg}} on the hex editor. | ||
+ | # Go to offset <code>0x0C</code> and enter a 4-byte integer matching the resolution width, it must be Int32 and little-endian. You can use an integer encoder/decoder (e.g. [https://cryptii.com/pipes/integer-encoder cryptii.com]) to get the correct byte sequence. | ||
+ | # Go to offset <code>0x10</code> and enter a 4-byte integer matching the resolution height. | ||
+ | # Go to offset <code>0x14</code> and change the <code>01</code> byte to <code>00</code> to enable windowed mode. | ||
+ | # Download [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2/ dDgVoodoo2] and extract {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}}, {{file|dgVoodoo.conf}}, and {{file|D3D8.dll}}, {{file|D3D9.dll}}, {{file|D3DImm.dll}} and {{file|DDraw.dll}} from DgVoodoo's MS folder into Beyond Divinity's install folder | ||
+ | # open {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}} and put in the following configuration: | ||
+ | #*In the '''General''' tab: | ||
+ | #**Check 'Windowed', leave the dropbox as 'Unspecified'. | ||
+ | #**Check 'Enumerate refresh rates'. | ||
+ | #*In the '''DirectX''' tab: | ||
+ | #**Make sure 'dgVoodoo Virtual 3D Accelerated Card' is selected in the 'Videocard' dropdown. | ||
+ | #**Set the VRAM to 1024MB. | ||
+ | #**Resolution should be set to the desired game resolution and refresh rate you want to play at. | ||
+ | #**Uncheck 'Application controlled fullscreen/windowed mode state'. | ||
+ | #**Check 'Disable Alt-Enter to toggle screen state'. | ||
+ | #**Check 'Force vSync' if you wish to have vSync enabled. | ||
+ | #**Uncheck 'dgVoodoo Watermark' to remove the text in the bottom right from dgVoodoo's overlay. | ||
+ | # Click on 'Apply' and close the window | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use DxWnd|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3001494013/ DxWnd windowed mode]</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [https://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/ DxWnd version 2.04.74 from SourceForge]. | ||
+ | # In DxWnd select <code>Options - Expert Mode</code> | ||
+ | # Create profile for {{file|div.exe}}. | ||
+ | # In <code>Main tab</code> check <code>Run in Window</code> and set the window width and height | ||
+ | # In <code>Video tab</code> check <code>Monitor native modes</code> and <code>Initial resolution</code>, and set the initial resolution with the game's internal resolution | ||
+ | # In <code>Input tab</code> check '''Cursor visibility''' <code>Hide</code>, '''Mouse Clipper''' <code>ON</code>, <code>Correct mouse position</code> and <code>Keep cursor within window</code> | ||
+ | # In <code>DirectX(2) tab</code> check <code>Set 16BPP RGB565 encoding</code> | ||
+ | # In <code>Hook tab</code> select <code>Inject suspended process</code> and '''IAT aligment''' <code>Word</code> | ||
+ | # In <code>Compat. tab</code> check <code>Limit available resources</code> | ||
+ | # Save profile and run game through it | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Input== | ||
+ | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
Line 190: | Line 273: | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Beyond Divinity audio settings.png|Audio settings.}} | {{Image|Beyond Divinity audio settings.png|Audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Ambient, Sound Effects, Music and Voice. | |separate volume notes = Ambient, Sound Effects, Music and Voice. | ||
Line 205: | Line 288: | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
Line 215: | Line 300: | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
Line 224: | Line 308: | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
Line 233: | Line 316: | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
Line 242: | Line 324: | ||
|notes = Windows only. | |notes = Windows only. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
Line 251: | Line 332: | ||
|notes = Windows only. | |notes = Windows only. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [http://www.clandlan.net/foros/topic/79574-traduccion-beyond-divinity-espanol-comenzando/ download]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
Line 258: | Line 346: | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
Line 278: | Line 366: | ||
|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos arm app = | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
Line 286: | Line 384: | ||
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = XP | + | |minOS = 98 SE, ME, 2000 SP2, XP |
− | |minCPU = Intel Pentium | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium III 800 MHz |
|minRAM = 256 MB | |minRAM = 256 MB | ||
|minHD = 2.3 GB | |minHD = 2.3 GB | ||
|minGPU = | |minGPU = | ||
+ | |minVRAM = 64 MB | ||
|minDX = 9.0c | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
Line 304: | Line 403: | ||
|minOS = 10.7.0 | |minOS = 10.7.0 | ||
− | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz |
|minRAM = 2 GB | |minRAM = 2 GB | ||
|minHD = 2.1 GB | |minHD = 2.1 GB | ||
− | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 9400M |
− | |minGPU2 = | + | |minGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD 6630M |
|recOS = | |recOS = |
Revision as of 20:42, 28 July 2023
Developers | |
---|---|
Larian Studios | |
Publishers | |
Retail (Germany, France, Benelux) | Ubisoft |
Retail (rest of Europe) | Digital Jesters |
Retail (North America) | Hip Games |
Digital | Larian Studios |
Engines | |
Divinity | |
Release dates | |
Windows | April 27, 2004 |
macOS (OS X) | November 15, 2013[1] |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 73 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Isometric, Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Direct control, Point and select |
Genres | RPG, ARPG |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | Divinity |
Beyond Divinity is a singleplayer isometric and bird's-eye view RPG and ARPG game in the Divinity series.
General information
- Official Larian forums
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | StarForce DRM protection; use Patch v1.49 to remove. | |||
Retail | Anthology (Collector's Pack) release. | |||
Developer website | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam |
- A free demo version is available from Archive.org.
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Delete/rename intro.mpg[citation needed] |
---|
|
Fix low FPS on modern 64-bit systems
Use DxWnd |
---|
|
Patches
- Patch v1.49 removes StarForce DRM and fixes various issues.
- The Font Enlargement Patch fixes the tiny font size. It's most useful on high resolution monitors.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\config.div[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/219760/pfx/[Note 2] |
- Sound settings are stored in
sound.cfg
.
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\savegames[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/219760/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See Windowed mode. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Set in launcher. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Widescreen resolution
- The HUD does not scale to match the resolution so may be too small at higher resolutions.
Set resolution in config.div[2] |
---|
|
Windowed mode
- The game supports windowed mode only through enabling Debug mode and using DgVoodoo2 to support modern systems. Windowed mode can also be achieved with DxWnd but up to version 2.04.74
Enable Debug mode and use DgVoodoo[3] |
---|
|
Use DxWnd[4] |
---|
|
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
---|
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Ambient, Sound Effects, Music and Voice. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Polish | Windows only. | |||
Russian | Windows only. | |||
Spanish | Fan translation, download. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0c |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 98 SE, ME, 2000 SP2, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 800 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2.3 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible |
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.7.0 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2.1 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 9400M AMD Radeon HD 6630M |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (219760) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.