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{{Fixbox/fix|(DirectX 11+) Use the dgVoodoo wrapper|ref=<ref name=dgvoodoo>[https://www.gog.com/forum/outlaws_a_handful_of_missions/guide_for_best_3d_acceleration_settings Guide for best 3D acceleration settings]</ref>}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|(DirectX 11+) Use the dgVoodoo 2 wrapper|ref=<ref name=dgvoodoo>[https://www.gog.com/forum/outlaws_a_handful_of_missions/guide_for_best_3d_acceleration_settings Guide for best 3D acceleration settings]</ref>}}
 
# Download the [http://dege.freeweb.hu/ dgVoodoo 2 wrapper].
 
# Download the [http://dege.freeweb.hu/ dgVoodoo 2 wrapper].
 
# Extract <code>dgVoodooCpl.exe</code>, <code>MS\DDraw.dll</code> and <code>MS\D3DImm.dll</code> to your game folder. Don't extract the MS folder, itself.
 
# Extract <code>dgVoodooCpl.exe</code>, <code>MS\DDraw.dll</code> and <code>MS\D3DImm.dll</code> to your game folder. Don't extract the MS folder, itself.
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{{Fixbox/fix|Update nGlide|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/outlaws_a_handful_of_missions/d3d_and_glide_versions_keep_freezing D3D and Glide versions keep freezing]</ref>}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Update nGlide|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/outlaws_a_handful_of_missions/d3d_and_glide_versions_keep_freezing D3D and Glide versions keep freezing]</ref>}}
 
# Download and install the latest [http://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide].
 
# Download and install the latest [http://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide].
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# Delete the <code>glide*.dll</code> files from {{p|game}}. That forces the game to use the newly installed versions.
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# Delete the three <code>glide*.dll</code> files from {{p|game}}. That forces the game to use the newly installed versions.
 
# Run <code>nglide_config.exe</code> and set '''Screen resolution''' back to '''By desktop''' and '''3Dfx logo splash screen''' back to '''Off''' (and '''Aspect ratio''' back to '''4:3''', if you don't want the game stretching to fill the screen), since the installer resets them.
 
# Run <code>nglide_config.exe</code> and set '''Screen resolution''' back to '''By desktop''' and '''3Dfx logo splash screen''' back to '''Off''' (and '''Aspect ratio''' back to '''4:3''', if you don't want the game stretching to fill the screen), since the installer resets them.
 
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===HUD is missing===
 
===HUD is missing===
 
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{{Fixbox/fix|Press the {{key|/}} key to bring it back|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/outlaws_a_handful_of_missions/the_hud_is_gone The HUD is gone]</ref>}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Try pressing the {{key|-}} and {{key|/}} keys (separately) to bring it back|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/outlaws_a_handful_of_missions/the_hud_is_gone The HUD is gone]</ref>}}
 
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{{ii}} If you expect and want the fullscreen HUD that the game originally had, with the gold status bar along the bottom, you'll have to use [[#Software_rendering_mode|software rendering mode]].
  
 
===No Music (GOG)===
 
===No Music (GOG)===
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# Install [http://www.worknd.ru/A3D-Live.exe A3D-Live]. You may get a warning when you run it, but it's a safe package.
 
# Install [http://www.worknd.ru/A3D-Live.exe A3D-Live]. You may get a warning when you run it, but it's a safe package.
 
# Run <code>olcfg.exe</code> from your game folder and enable '''Aureal A3D Interactive''' on the '''Sound Configuration''' page.
 
# Run <code>olcfg.exe</code> from your game folder and enable '''Aureal A3D Interactive''' on the '''Sound Configuration''' page.
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===Software rendering mode===
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Using software rendering restores the game's original, fullscreen HUD (with the gold bar along the bottom) and sepia effects.
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Patched re-releases of the game allow software rendering only in windowed mode. The instructions below allow it in fullscreen.
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{{Fixbox/fix|(DirectX 11+) Use the dgVoodoo 2 wrapper|ref=<ref name=dgvoodoo_software>[https://www.gog.com/forum/outlaws_a_handful_of_missions/software_renderer/post4 Software renderer?]</ref>}}
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# Download the [http://dege.freeweb.hu/ dgVoodoo 2 wrapper].
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# Extract <code>dgVoodooCpl.exe</code>, <code>MS\DDraw.dll</code> and <code>MS\D3DImm.dll</code> to your game folder. Don't extract the MS folder, itself.
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# Run <code>dgVoodooCpl.exe</code> from your game folder.
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# Click the {{key|.\}} button in the upper-right corner to set the config folder to your game folder.
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# On the '''General''' tab, set '''Scaling mode''' to '''Stretched, keep Aspect Ratio'''.
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# Click on the '''DirectX''' tab and set '''Videocard''' to '''dgVoodoo Virtual SVGA Card''' (this step forces software rendering).
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# Remove the checkmark from '''dgVoodoo Watermark''' at the bottom and click the '''OK''' button.
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# Run <code>olcfg.exe</code>.
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# Select '''Direct3D [HW Accelerated]''' and your desired resolution (the higher, the better), then click '''OK'''.
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# Once you're in a level, press the {{key|-}} (minus) key to bring up the full HUD, if you want it.
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{{Fixbox/fix|(DirectX 10 and earlier) Use the dgVoodoo 1.50 wrapper|ref=<ref name=dgvoodoo_software>[https://www.gog.com/forum/outlaws_a_handful_of_missions/software_renderer/post4 Software renderer?]</ref>}}
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# Download the [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo/dgVoodoo.html dgVoodoo 1.50 Beta 2 wrapper].
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# Extract <code>dgVoodooSetup.exe</code>, <code>glide.dll</code> and <code>glide2x.dll</code> to your game folder.
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# Download and extract [http://jkdf2.com/files/ddraw_(hack_viewport3_clear2).zip this DDraw wrapper] to your game folder.
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# Run <code>olcfg.exe</code> and select '''3Dfx Glide''' mode.
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# Once you're in a level, press the {{key|-}} (minus) key to bring up the full HUD, if you want it.
 
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Revision as of 22:55, 25 July 2017

Outlaws
Outlaws cover
Developers
LucasArts
Engines
Jedi
Release dates
Windows March 31, 1997
Outlaws on Wikipedia
Icon overlay.png

Key points

Installer is 16-bit only. Use the Alternate installer for 64-bit versions of Windows.

General information

GOG.com Community Discussions
GOG.com Support Page

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
 Also includes the Handful of Missions pack
Windows

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Handful of Missions
Windows

Essential improvements

Alternate installer

Allows the game to be installed from the original CD on 64-bit Windows.
Also patches the game, rips the music from the CD, adds winmm.dll to play the music from the hard drive and removes the CD check.

Patches

The latest version is 2.0.1. Install the 1.1 Update, 2.0 Update, and 2.0.1 Update.
Use the Outlaws D3D Update to add Direct3D rendering and support for higher resolutions (requires the 2.0.1 Update).

Higher quality graphics

The dgVoodoo wrapper, unlike nGlide, allows for enabling translucency effects, anisotropic filtering and antialiasing.

Instructions

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

Template:Game data/row
System Location

Save game data location

Template:Game data/row
System Location

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy

Video settings

On the left, the Outlaws Registry; on the right, in-game general settings.
On the left, the Outlaws Registry; on the right, in-game general settings.

Template:Video settings

Input settings

A collection of screenshots from in-game input options.
A collection of screenshots from in-game input options.

Template:Input settings

Audio settings

Audio Settings.
Audio Settings.

Template:Audio settings

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
8
Online play
8

Issues fixed

Graphics smear trying to enter buildings

This happens only in native Direct3D mode.

Instructions
Instructions

Black screen or other issues with 3Dfx Glide

The version of nGlide (the Glide wrapper) that comes with Outlaws is outdated.

Instructions

HUD is missing

Instructions
If you expect and want the fullscreen HUD that the game originally had, with the gold status bar along the bottom, you'll have to use software rendering mode.

No Music (GOG)

Instructions

Cutscenes play too fast (XP)

Instructions

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 5 Added in 2.0 patch
Glide
Added in 1.1 patch
Software renderer
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

A3D audio

Enabling A3D audio adds some environmental audio effects

Instructions

Software rendering mode

Using software rendering restores the game's original, fullscreen HUD (with the gold bar along the bottom) and sepia effects.

Patched re-releases of the game allow software rendering only in windowed mode. The instructions below allow it in fullscreen.

Instructions
Instructions

System requirements

Windows
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 95
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium 60 MHz
System memory (RAM) 16 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 30 MB
Video card (GPU) 256-color SVGA
Sound (audio device) SoundBlaster compatible

References