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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Sir-Tech}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Sir-Tech}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sir-Tech|Retail}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Gamepot|Digital (2013-2022)}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Nightdive Studios|Digital (2013-present)}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Drecom Co.|Digital (2022-present)}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|1990}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|1990}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|1990}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|1990}} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 23, 2013|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref> | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 23, 2013|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/news/release_wizardry_67_copy3|title=Release: Wizardry 6+7 - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|September 11, 2013|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref name="release date">[https://store.steampowered.com/news/11431/ News - Now Available - Wizardry 6, 7, and 8]</ref>}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|September 11, 2013|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref name="release date">[https://store.steampowered.com/news/11431/ News - Now Available - Wizardry 6, 7, and 8]</ref>}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|September 11, 2013|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref name="release date"/>}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|September 11, 2013|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref name="release date"/>}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Turn-based }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RPG }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy, Sci-fi }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Wizardry }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Wizardry }} | ||
|steam appid = 245410 | |steam appid = 245410 | ||
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|hltb = 11235 | |hltb = 11235 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| − | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 724 |
|wikipedia = Wizardry VI: Bane of the Cosmic Forge | |wikipedia = Wizardry VI: Bane of the Cosmic Forge | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | + | {{Introduction | |
| − | {{ | + | |introduction = |
| − | + | ||
| + | |release history = | ||
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| + | |current state = | ||
| + | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| + | {{ii}} Otherwise known as '''''Wizardry VI'''''. | ||
| + | {{ii}} Characters cannot be imported from earlier games, unlike most games in the series. | ||
{{GOG.com links|1207662763|wizardry_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1207662763|wizardry_series|for game series}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/245410/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/245410/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | physical | Manual lookup copy protection (removed for digital versions). | | DOS, Mac OS }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | physical | Manual lookup copy protection (removed for digital versions). | | DOS, Mac OS }} | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | wizardry_6_7 | DRM-free | Pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]].<ref> | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | wizardry_6_7 | DRM-free | Pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/general/list_of_gog_games_using_dosbox/page1|title=List of GOG games using DOSBox, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref> Includes [[Wizardry: Crusaders of the Dark Savant]] and [[Wizardry Gold]]. | | Windows, OS X }} |
{{Availability/row| Steam | 245410 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 245410 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Remove audio popping (Windows)=== | ===Remove audio popping (Windows)=== | ||
| − | {{ii}} The Steam version already includes this fix.<ref> | + | {{ii}} The Steam version already includes this fix.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/245410/announcements/detail/1495491033029355931|title=New Update Out Now - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Wizardry 6: Bane of the Cosmic Forge|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Use Custom | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use Custom DOSBox|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/wizardry_series/wizardry_6_audio_popping/page1|title=Wizardry 6 Audio Popping, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
| − | # Download [http://www.davidwaltersdevelopment.com/tools/dosbox/ Custom | + | # Download [http://www.davidwaltersdevelopment.com/tools/dosbox/ Custom DOSBox]. |
| − | # Extract to the game installation folder, replacing the existing | + | # Extract to the game installation folder, replacing the existing {{folder|DOSBOX}} folder and its files when prompted. |
# Edit the DOSBox configuration file. | # Edit the DOSBox configuration file. | ||
# Find the line <code>pcspeaker=true</code> | # Find the line <code>pcspeaker=true</code> | ||
# Add the line <code>wizpopfix=6</code> | # Add the line <code>wizpopfix=6</code> | ||
| − | # Save | + | # Save the changes and close the file. |
}} | }} | ||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
|red book cd audio = | |red book cd audio = | ||
|red book cd audio notes = | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
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# At the main menu go to Game Configuration. | # At the main menu go to Game Configuration. | ||
# Change Input to Keyboard. | # Change Input to Keyboard. | ||
| − | # Choose Exit to save | + | # Choose Exit to save the changes. Repeat to switch back to mouse mode. |
}} | }} | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = unknown | |windows 32-bit exe = unknown | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = unknown | |windows 64-bit exe = unknown | ||
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
| + | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
| − | |macos arm app = | + | |macos arm app = unknown |
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |linux 68k app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
| + | |mac os powerpc app = unknown | ||
| + | |mac os 68k app = true | ||
| + | |mac os executable notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Modifications=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} [https://spershin.wixsite.com/mad-god-tiny-hut/copy-of-cosmic-forge-1 Cosmic Forge editor] for Wizardry 6, 7 and 8 can be used to apply a selection of bug fixes and enhancements. | ||
| + | {{ii}} [https://www.moddb.com/mods/wizardry-6-automap-mod Automap Mod] adds an automap feature to the game. It is integrated in DOSBox 0.74. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
Latest revision as of 15:57, 20 April 2024
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Sir-Tech | |
| Publishers | |
| Retail | Sir-Tech |
| Digital (2013-2022) | Gamepot |
| Digital (2013-present) | Nightdive Studios |
| Digital (2022-present) | Drecom Co. |
| Release dates | |
| DOS | 1990 |
| Mac OS (Classic) | 1990 |
| Windows (DOSBox) | May 23, 2013[1] |
| macOS (OS X) (DOSBox) | September 11, 2013[2] |
| Linux (DOSBox) | September 11, 2013[2] |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Turn-based |
| Perspectives | First-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | RPG |
| Themes | Fantasy, Sci-fi |
| Series | Wizardry |
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Wizardry: Bane of the Cosmic Forge is a singleplayer first-person RPG game in the Wizardry series.
General information
- Otherwise known as Wizardry VI.
- Characters cannot be imported from earlier games, unlike most games in the series.
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- PostCount.Net Wizardry Series forum
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
Manual lookup copy protection (removed for digital versions). | |
|
| GOG.com | |
Pre-packaged with DOSBox.[3] Includes Wizardry: Crusaders of the Dark Savant and Wizardry Gold. | |
|
| Steam | |
|
- Digital versions have copy protection bypassed; simply press ↵ Enter when prompted.
Essential improvements
Remove audio popping (Windows)
- The Steam version already includes this fix.[4]
| Use Custom DOSBox[5] |
|---|
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| DOS | <path-to-game>\SCENARIO.HDR |
| Windows | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
| Mac OS (Classic) | |
| 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>\*.DBS |
| Windows | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
| Mac OS (Classic) | |
| 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
General settings.
| 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 and 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 | For DOSBox set in the DOSBox configuration file. | |
| 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 |
|---|
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Full/Soft/Off only. | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | All speech is text-only. | |
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | For DOSBox change the priority background value in the DOSBox configuration file. |
|
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| German | ||||
| Japanese | This translation is done using the Cosmic Forge Editor, which has a feature which dumps the game text into a file that can be machine translated into Japanese (Steps on how to do this). |
Issues fixed
- The keyboard input indicator is not shown when in mouse mode; these steps switch to keyboard mode, allowing the indicator to be displayed.
- Full keyboard input is also useful if you are wanting to play with a controller (use the DOSBox Mapper to change key assignments).
| Change input mode[citation needed] |
|---|
|
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DOS video modes |
Modifications
- Cosmic Forge editor for Wizardry 6, 7 and 8 can be used to apply a selection of bug fixes and enhancements.
- Automap Mod adds an automap feature to the game. It is integrated in DOSBox 0.74.
System requirements
| DOS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | DOS | |
| Processor (CPU) | IBM/Tandy and 100% compatibles | |
| System memory (RAM) | 640K | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | Required | |
| Video card (GPU) | VGA, EGA, MCGA, CGA & Hercules | |
| Mac OS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | Mac Plus | |
| Processor (CPU) | ||
| System memory (RAM) | One Meg B/W | Two Meg Color |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | Optional | |
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7, 8 | |
| Processor (CPU) | 1.8 GHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | DirectX 9.0c compatible | |
| macOS (OS X) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | Leopard 10.5 | Mountain Lion 10.8 |
| Processor (CPU) | 1.0 GHz | 1.5 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 128 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 3D graphics card or onboard graphics compatible with OpenGL | |
| Linux | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | Ubuntu 12.04 LTS | Ubuntu 13.04 |
| Processor (CPU) | 1.0 GHz | 1.5 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 128 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 100% OpenGL accelerated card or onboard graphics | |
- Additional libsound1.2 and libnet1.2 packages may be required on Linux.
Notes
References
- ↑ Release: Wizardry 6+7 - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 News - Now Available - Wizardry 6, 7, and 8
- ↑ List of GOG games using DOSBox, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ New Update Out Now - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Wizardry 6: Bane of the Cosmic Forge - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Wizardry 6 Audio Popping, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023