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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Darklands.jpg | |cover = Darklands.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/developer| | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|MPS Labs}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|MicroProse|Retail}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Atari|Original digital}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Retroism|Current digital}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Nightdive Studios|Current digital}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|1992}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|1992}} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 13, 2011}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 13, 2011|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/news/new_release_darklands|title=New release: Darklands ● GOG.com|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|May 9, 2013}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|May 9, 2013|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/news/mac_game_update_10_new_additions|title=Mac Game Update: 10 New Classic Additions ● GOG.com|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|July 24, 2014}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|July 24, 2014|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/general/gogcom_now_supports_linux/page1|title=GOG.com Now Supports Linux! ● GOG.com|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>}} |
| − | |steam appid = | + | |reception = |
| − | |gogcom | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic| | }} |
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic| | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB| | }} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RPG, Sandbox}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Medieval, Fantasy, Europe }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
| + | |steam appid = 327930 | ||
| + | |steam appid side = | ||
| + | |gogcom id = 1207658972 | ||
| + | |gogcom id side = | ||
| + | |official site= | ||
| + | |hltb = 2238 | ||
| + | |lutris = | ||
| + | |strategywiki = | ||
| + | |mobygames = 258 | ||
|wikipedia = Darklands (video game) | |wikipedia = Darklands (video game) | ||
| + | |winehq = | ||
| + | |license = commercial | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | {{Introduction | ||
| + | |introduction = '''''Darklands''''' is a singleplayer [[Glossary:RPG|role-playing game]] set in a fictional version of medieval Germany. The player can create a party of up to four characters and freely explore the world. A main quest exists, but does not necessarily have to be followed. | ||
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| + | In cities and during encounters, the game is primarily played from a text-based interface where the party has many available options. Those usually factor in the characters' skill values and items. Travel is done on an overworld map of medieval Germany. During combat and in certain locations like dungeons, the game switches to an isometric view and uses a real-time with pause system for fighting and exploration. | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| − | {{mm}} [ | + | {{GOG.com links|1207658972|darklands}} |
| − | {{mm}} [http://www. | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/327930/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
| − | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://groups.io/g/darklands/ Darklands groups.io discussion group] |
| + | {{mm}} [http://www.darklands.net/index.shtml Website] | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://darklands.fandom.com/wiki/Darklands_Wiki Wiki] | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/327930/manuals/Manual.pdf Manual] and [https://www.mocagh.org/miscgame/darklands-hintbook.pdf clue book] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
| − | {{Availability | + | {{Availability| |
| − | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Physical | Floppies or CD-ROM. Use [[DOSBox]] and install the [[#Patches|.07 Patch]]. | | DOS }} |
| − | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | darklands | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
| + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | darklands| Physical | Pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]]. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Humble | darklands | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 327930 | Steam, Physical | Pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/app/327930/config/|title=Darklands · AppID: 327930 · Steam Database|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> | | Windows, OS X, Linux}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} All versions require the manual to answer alchemy symbol copy protection challenges (for digital versions refer to {{code|{{p|game}}\manual.pdf}}).<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Garrett|date=7 April 2021|comment=Alchemy symbol challenges are still present in versions sold digitally; as in the retail versions, giving the wrong answer exits the game. Tested with the latest GOG.com version; Steam also still has the protection according to the various Steam discussions posts about it.}}</ref> Just open the manual PDF and search it ({{key|CTRL}} + {{key|F}}) for the required keyword. | ||
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| + | ===Extra content in digital versions=== | ||
| + | Both the GOG and Steam versions include additional content besides the manual: namely the cluebook, a game map and the reference card. For GOG, those can be downloaded under Extras. For Steam, they can be found in the game folder under {{folder|{{p|game}}\Bonus Content}}.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/327930/discussions/0/1318836262664520512|title=Steam Community|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| − | === | + | ===Patches=== |
| − | The latest retail patch is [http://www.darklands.net/files/files.shtml .07 Patch]. Patches do not integrate the previous patches and must be installed in order. The GOG.com version already has this patch. | + | {{ii}} The latest retail patch is the [http://www.darklands.net/files/files.shtml .07 Patch]. Patches do not integrate the previous patches and must be installed in order. The GOG.com version already has this patch. |
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|DOS|{{P|game}}\DARKLAND.CFG}} |
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} |
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} |
| + | {{Game data/config|Linux|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{XDG|unknown}} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|DOS|{{p|game}}\SAVES}} |
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} |
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} |
| + | {{Game data/saves|Linux|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[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 | ||
| − | |origin | + | |discord = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | | | + | |gog galaxy = false |
| − | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | | | + | |origin = |
| − | | | + | |origin notes = |
| + | |steam cloud = false | ||
| + | |steam cloud notes = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
|widescreen resolution = false | |widescreen resolution = false | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= 320x200 only. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|4k ultra hd = false | |4k ultra hd = false | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
| − | |fov = | + | |fov = n/a |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
| − | |windowed = | + | |windowed = false |
| − | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = n/a |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = n/a |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
| − | | | + | |60 fps = unknown |
| − | | | + | |60 fps notes = |
| + | |120 fps = false | ||
| + | |120 fps notes = | ||
| + | |hdr = unknown | ||
| + | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | + | ==Input== | |
| − | + | {{Input | |
| − | + | |key remap = false | |
| − | + | |key remap notes = | |
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| − | ==Input | ||
| − | {{Input | ||
| − | |key remap = | ||
| − | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
| − | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse sensitivity = unknown |
| + | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
| + | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
|invert mouse y-axis = unknown | |invert mouse y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
| − | |controller support = | + | |touchscreen = unknown |
| − | |controller support notes = | + | |touchscreen notes = |
| + | |controller support = false | ||
| + | |controller support notes = | ||
|full controller = unknown | |full controller = unknown | ||
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
| − | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = unknown |
| − | |controller remap notes = | + | |controller remap notes = |
| + | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
| + | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
|invert controller y-axis = unknown | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
| − | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
| − | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
| + | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
| + | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
| + | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
| + | |light bar support = unknown | ||
| + | |light bar support notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
| + | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
| + | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
| + | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
| + | |other controllers = unknown | ||
| + | |other controllers notes = | ||
| + | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |other button prompts notes= | ||
| + | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
| + | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
| + | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
| + | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
| + | |simultaneous input = unknown | ||
| + | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
| + | |steam input api = unknown | ||
| + | |steam input api notes = | ||
| + | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
| + | |steam hook input notes = | ||
| + | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
| + | |steam input presets notes = | ||
| + | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
| + | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
| + | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Image|Darklands SoundOptions.png|Sound options from game's config/installation utility}} |
| − | |separate volume = | + | {{Audio |
| + | |separate volume = false | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
|surround sound = false | |surround sound = false | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
| + | |red book cd audio = | ||
| + | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
| + | |general midi audio = false | ||
| + | |general midi audio notes = Roland MT-32-compatible MIDI only. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| + | ==Issues fixed== | ||
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| + | ===Sound problems (GOG.com)=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} Use this fix if the audio sounds unusual (e.g. random sounds rather than clashing weapons during combat). | ||
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| + | {{Fixbox|description=Rename sound files|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/darklands/problems_with_sound|title=Problems with sound, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | # Rename {{file|PSOUND.DLB}} to {{file|PSOUND.DLB.old}}. | ||
| + | # Rename {{file|PSOUND.DLC}} to {{file|PSOUND.DLC.old}}. | ||
| + | # Rename {{file|PSOUND.DB}} to {{file|PSOUND.DLB}}. | ||
| + | # Rename {{file|PSOUND.DC}} to {{file|PSOUND.DLC}}. | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | ==Other information== | ||
| + | ===API=== | ||
| + | {{API | ||
| + | |direct3d versions = | ||
| + | |direct3d notes = | ||
| + | |directdraw versions = | ||
| + | |directdraw notes = | ||
| + | |opengl versions = | ||
| + | |opengl notes = | ||
| + | |glide versions = | ||
| + | |glide notes = | ||
| + | |software mode = | ||
| + | |software mode notes = | ||
| + | |mantle support = | ||
| + | |mantle support notes = | ||
| + | |vulkan versions = | ||
| + | |vulkan notes = | ||
| + | |dos modes = VGA | ||
| + | |dos modes notes = | ||
| + | |shader model versions = | ||
| + | |shader model notes = | ||
| + | |windows 32-bit exe = unknown | ||
| + | |windows 64-bit exe = unknown | ||
| + | |windows arm app = false | ||
| + | |windows exe notes = | ||
| + | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos app notes = | ||
| + | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
| + | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
| + | |linux arm app = false | ||
| + | |linux executable notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | ===Simultaneous MT-32 music and SoundBlaster digital speech=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} The game can be modified to support the MT-32 and SoundBlaster simultaneously. | ||
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| + | {{Fixbox|description=Rename and overwrite files|ref=<ref>Darklands README.TXT, "SIMULTANEOUS ROLAND & SOUND BLASTER SUPPORT"</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | # Run DOSBox and mount the game as normal | ||
| + | # Go to {{folder|{{P|game}}}}. | ||
| + | # Run the following commands: | ||
| + | <code>COPY PSOUND.DLC PSOUND.DC<br/>COPY PSOUND.DLB PSOUND.DB<br/>COPY ASOUND.DLC ASOUND.DC<br/>COPY ASOUND.DLB ASOUND.DB<br/>COPY RSOUND.DLC PSOUND.DLC<br/>COPY RSOUND.DLB PSOUND.DLB<br/>COPY RSOUND.DLC ASOUND.DLC<br/>COPY RSOUND.DLB ASOUND.DLB</code> | ||
| + | # Run {{file|INSTALL.EXE}}. | ||
| + | # Selected <code>Reconfigure hardware option(s)</code> | ||
| + | # Ensure a non-Roland soundcard is selected (such as the SoundBlaster). | ||
| + | # Save and exit {{file|INSTALL.EXE}}. | ||
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| + | '''Notes''' | ||
| + | {{ii}} Roland MT-32 music will not be correct unless either a real MT-32 or an MT-32 emulator is configured to run in DOSBox. | ||
| + | {{ii}} To restore normal functionality, run the following commands in DOSBox: | ||
| + | <code>COPY PSOUND.DC PSOUND.DLC<br/>COPY PSOUND.DB PSOUND.DLB<br/>COPY ASOUND.DC ASOUND.DLC<br/>COPY ASOUND.DB ASOUND.DLB | ||
| + | </code> | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | ===Utilities=== | ||
| + | {{Cleanup|section}} | ||
| + | {{ii}} [http://www.darklands.net/files/dlq-1.1.zip Darklands Quest Lister] v.1.1 by Michael Petzold: Enables you to generate a list of your current quests from a save file. Very useful as this is the only non-manual way to track such quests. Just copy the ''dlqs.exe'' into the same game folder where the DARKLAND.EXE already is. | ||
| + | {{ii}} [https://github.com/ricardopinedathen/darklands-quest DarkLand Quest]: DarkLand Quest allows you to view quests for DarkLands and see an interactive map that tracks all your quests. Developed by Alberto Pineda, maintained by Ricardo Pineda. | ||
| + | {{ii}} [https://groups.io/g/darklands/files/_Darklands%20all-in-one%20Chart.xls Darklands All-in-One Chart ] v1.0 by bongo64738. An Excel spreadsheet that includes an occupations progression table, city table, potion maker and saints lists. A detailed description can be found [https://groups.io/g/darklands/message/9507?p=,,,20,0,0,0::Created,,Darklands+all-in-one+Chart,20,2,0,55085763 here] | ||
| + | {{ii}} [https://groups.io/g/darklands/files/_Files_archived_from_Yahoo%21_group/Darklands%20City%20Tracker%20%28Excel%29/darklands_cities.xlsx City Tracker Spreadsheet ] v1.0 by Paul Moloney: An Excel spreadsheet containing a row for each city in Darklands, showing hardcoded values (such as map coordinates, quality of blacksmith, bowyer and so on) with empty fields to fill with values particular to your instance of the game (for example, saints, formulae and physician quality). | ||
| + | {{ii}} [https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B41UiCNc9wZUeEMwc1RsUVpHRWs Saints selection spreadsheet] by vakarr: a fully sorted and searchable saints selection spreadsheet. It has optional filters for every characteristic or possible use. A Y/N column lets you find all the ones you have and pick the one best suited to your purpose or the one with the lowest requirements or the one with the closest saint's day. | ||
| + | {{ii}} [http://www.darklands.net/tools/dkmap.zip Darklands Map Tool] by Savcho Savchev: Flash based; enables you to find towns from a clickable list. There is also a [http://www.darklands.net/tools/dkmap.html live online version]. | ||
| + | {{ii}} [http://www.darklands.net/tools/dksaints.zip Darklands Saints Tool] by Savcho Savchev: Flash based; enables you to view details of saints from a clickable list. Also allows you to view which saints offer particular benefits (for example, travel by water). There is also a [http://www.darklands.net/tools/dksaints.html live online version]. | ||
| + | {{ii}} [http://www.darklands.net/tools/dkalch.zip Darklands Alchemy Tool] by Savcho Savchev: Flash based; enables you to view details of potions from a clickable list, showing the required ingredients, quality, and risk involved. There is also a [http://www.darklands.net/tools/dkalch.html live online version]. | ||
| + | {{ii}} [https://groups.io/g/darklands/files/_Files_archived_from_Yahoo%21_group/Character%20Editor Character Editor ] v2.2 by Dan Collins ("jugglindan)": Enables you to edit characters' stats and appearances. | ||
| + | {{ii}} [http://www.darklands.net/files/dled.zip Darklands Editor] v1.1 by Steven J. Cotellesse: Enables you to edit characters' stats (older than the Character Editor by Dan Collins and not as fully featured) | ||
| + | {{ii}} [http://www.darklands.net/files/converter.zip Darklands Monetary Converter] v1.1 by Jerry "Deth-B0y" Kelly: Enables you to convert "complex" monetary amounts (expressed in Florins, Groschen and Peffenigs) to "simple" monetary amounts (expressed in Peffenigs only) and vice versa. | ||
| + | {{ii}} [https://groups.io/g/darklands/files/_Files_archived_from_Yahoo%21_group/World%20Regeneration%20Tool/DarklandsWorldRegen_1_1.zip World Regeneration Tool ] by Dan Collins ("jugglindan)": Enables you to randomise and regenerate an existing world by rebuilding destroyed villages and other locations. Can also shuffle the world by altering the random seed used by the game to calculate item availability in various locations (saints, ingredients etc.). The seed also determines which villages and castles are good or evil. | ||
| + | {{ii}} [http://wendigo.online-siesta.com/darklands/ Darkland Explorations]: A site containing details on Darklands file formats and interactive maps. | ||
| + | {{ii}} [https://wendigo.online-siesta.com/darklands/chargen/ Wendigo's Web-based Character Generation app]: A web-based tool which simulated the Darklands character generation function enabling you to map and plan characters out. | ||
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| + | Even more helpful files can be found [http://www.darklands.net/files/files.shtml here.] | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|OSfamily = DOS | |OSfamily = DOS | ||
| − | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 5.0 |
| − | |minCPU = IBM 386 | + | |minCPU = IBM 386 or compatible |
| − | | | + | |minRAM = 2 MB |
|minHD = 22 MB | |minHD = 22 MB | ||
|minGPU = VGA graphics | |minGPU = VGA graphics | ||
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| + | |recCPU = IBM 486 or compatibles | ||
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|minOS = XP, Vista | |minOS = XP, Vista | ||
|minCPU = 1.8 GHz | |minCPU = 1.8 GHz | ||
| − | | | + | |minRAM = 512 MB |
|minHD = 82 MB | |minHD = 82 MB | ||
|minDX = 7 | |minDX = 7 | ||
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|recOS = | |recOS = | ||
|recCPU = | |recCPU = | ||
| − | | | + | |recRAM = 1 GB |
| − | |recHD = | + | |recHD = |
| + | |recGPU = | ||
|recDX = 9 | |recDX = 9 | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minOS = 10.6.8 (Snow Leopard) or later | |minOS = 10.6.8 (Snow Leopard) or later | ||
| − | |minCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo | + | |minCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo 2 GHz+ |
| − | | | + | |minRAM = 1 GB |
|minHD = | |minHD = | ||
|minVRAM = 64 MB | |minVRAM = 64 MB | ||
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| MPS Labs | |
| Publishers | |
| Retail | MicroProse |
| Original digital | Atari |
| Current digital | Retroism |
| Current digital | Nightdive Studios |
| Release dates | |
| DOS | 1992 |
| Windows (DOSBox) | October 13, 2011[1] |
| macOS (OS X) (DOSBox) | May 9, 2013[2] |
| Linux (DOSBox) | July 24, 2014[3] |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
| Genres | RPG, Sandbox |
| Themes | Medieval, Fantasy, Europe |
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Darklands is a singleplayer role-playing game set in a fictional version of medieval Germany. The player can create a party of up to four characters and freely explore the world. A main quest exists, but does not necessarily have to be followed.
In cities and during encounters, the game is primarily played from a text-based interface where the party has many available options. Those usually factor in the characters' skill values and items. Travel is done on an overworld map of medieval Germany. During combat and in certain locations like dungeons, the game switches to an isometric view and uses a real-time with pause system for fighting and exploration.
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- Darklands groups.io discussion group
- Website
- Wiki
- Manual and clue book
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
Floppies or CD-ROM. Use DOSBox and install the .07 Patch. | |
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| GamersGate | |
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| GOG.com | |
Pre-packaged with DOSBox. | |
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| Humble Store | |
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| Steam | |
Pre-packaged with DOSBox.[4] | |
- All versions require the manual to answer alchemy symbol copy protection challenges (for digital versions refer to
<path-to-game>\manual.pdf).[5] Just open the manual PDF and search it (Ctrl + F) for the required keyword.
Extra content in digital versions
Both the GOG and Steam versions include additional content besides the manual: namely the cluebook, a game map and the reference card. For GOG, those can be downloaded under Extras. For Steam, they can be found in the game folder under <path-to-game>\Bonus Content.[6]
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest retail patch is the .07 Patch. Patches do not integrate the previous patches and must be installed in order. The GOG.com version already has this patch.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| DOS | <path-to-game>\DARKLAND.CFG |
| Windows | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
| macOS (OS X) | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
| Linux | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
- It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| DOS | <path-to-game>\SAVES |
| Windows | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
| macOS (OS X) | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
| Linux | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Steam Cloud |
Video
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | 320x200 only. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | For DOSBox toggle with Alt+↵ Enter (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | For DOSBox use an unofficial build (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | ||
| 60 FPS | |||
| 120+ FPS | |||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | |
| 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
Sound options from game's config/installation utility
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | For DOSBox change the priority background value in the DOSBox configuration file. |
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| General MIDI audio | Roland MT-32-compatible MIDI only. |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| German |
Issues fixed
Sound problems (GOG.com)
- Use this fix if the audio sounds unusual (e.g. random sounds rather than clashing weapons during combat).
| Rename sound files[7] |
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DOS video modes | VGA |
Simultaneous MT-32 music and SoundBlaster digital speech
- The game can be modified to support the MT-32 and SoundBlaster simultaneously.
| Rename and overwrite files[8] |
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Notes
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Utilities
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- Darklands Quest Lister v.1.1 by Michael Petzold: Enables you to generate a list of your current quests from a save file. Very useful as this is the only non-manual way to track such quests. Just copy the dlqs.exe into the same game folder where the DARKLAND.EXE already is.
- DarkLand Quest: DarkLand Quest allows you to view quests for DarkLands and see an interactive map that tracks all your quests. Developed by Alberto Pineda, maintained by Ricardo Pineda.
- Darklands All-in-One Chart v1.0 by bongo64738. An Excel spreadsheet that includes an occupations progression table, city table, potion maker and saints lists. A detailed description can be found here
- City Tracker Spreadsheet v1.0 by Paul Moloney: An Excel spreadsheet containing a row for each city in Darklands, showing hardcoded values (such as map coordinates, quality of blacksmith, bowyer and so on) with empty fields to fill with values particular to your instance of the game (for example, saints, formulae and physician quality).
- Saints selection spreadsheet by vakarr: a fully sorted and searchable saints selection spreadsheet. It has optional filters for every characteristic or possible use. A Y/N column lets you find all the ones you have and pick the one best suited to your purpose or the one with the lowest requirements or the one with the closest saint's day.
- Darklands Map Tool by Savcho Savchev: Flash based; enables you to find towns from a clickable list. There is also a live online version.
- Darklands Saints Tool by Savcho Savchev: Flash based; enables you to view details of saints from a clickable list. Also allows you to view which saints offer particular benefits (for example, travel by water). There is also a live online version.
- Darklands Alchemy Tool by Savcho Savchev: Flash based; enables you to view details of potions from a clickable list, showing the required ingredients, quality, and risk involved. There is also a live online version.
- Character Editor v2.2 by Dan Collins ("jugglindan)": Enables you to edit characters' stats and appearances.
- Darklands Editor v1.1 by Steven J. Cotellesse: Enables you to edit characters' stats (older than the Character Editor by Dan Collins and not as fully featured)
- Darklands Monetary Converter v1.1 by Jerry "Deth-B0y" Kelly: Enables you to convert "complex" monetary amounts (expressed in Florins, Groschen and Peffenigs) to "simple" monetary amounts (expressed in Peffenigs only) and vice versa.
- World Regeneration Tool by Dan Collins ("jugglindan)": Enables you to randomise and regenerate an existing world by rebuilding destroyed villages and other locations. Can also shuffle the world by altering the random seed used by the game to calculate item availability in various locations (saints, ingredients etc.). The seed also determines which villages and castles are good or evil.
- Darkland Explorations: A site containing details on Darklands file formats and interactive maps.
- Wendigo's Web-based Character Generation app: A web-based tool which simulated the Darklands character generation function enabling you to map and plan characters out.
Even more helpful files can be found here.
System requirements
| DOS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 5.0 | |
| Processor (CPU) | IBM 386 or compatible | IBM 486 or compatibles |
| System memory (RAM) | 2 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 22 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | VGA graphics | |
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista | |
| Processor (CPU) | 1.8 GHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 82 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | DirectX 7 compatible | DirectX 9 compatible |
| macOS (OS X) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 10.6.8 (Snow Leopard) or later | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2 GHz+ | |
| System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
| Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM | |
Notes
References
- ↑ New release: Darklands ● GOG.com - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Mac Game Update: 10 New Classic Additions ● GOG.com - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ GOG.com Now Supports Linux! ● GOG.com - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Darklands · AppID: 327930 · Steam Database - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Garrett on 7 April 2021
- Alchemy symbol challenges are still present in versions sold digitally; as in the retail versions, giving the wrong answer exits the game. Tested with the latest GOG.com version; Steam also still has the protection according to the various Steam discussions posts about it.
- ↑ Steam Community - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Problems with sound, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Darklands README.TXT, "SIMULTANEOUS ROLAND & SOUND BLASTER SUPPORT"