Difference between revisions of "Gothic II"
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|fov_notes = | |fov_notes = | ||
|windowed =hackable | |windowed =hackable | ||
| − | |windowed_notes = | + | |windowed_notes =Works with limitations; see [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. |
| − | |fullscreen = | + | |fullscreen =hackable |
| − | |fullscreen_notes = | + | |fullscreen_notes =Works with limitations; see [[#Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]. |
|anisotropic =hackable | |anisotropic =hackable | ||
|anisotropic_notes =See [[#Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]] | |anisotropic_notes =See [[#Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]] | ||
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|antialiasing_notes =See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]] | |antialiasing_notes =See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]] | ||
|vsync =hackable | |vsync =hackable | ||
| − | |vsync_notes =Force using | + | |vsync_notes =Force using your [[video card]]'s control panel. |
}} | }} | ||
===[[Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
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# Set <code>zVidResFullscreenX=</code> and <code>zVidResFullscreenY=</code> to the width (X) and height (Y) of your resolution. | # Set <code>zVidResFullscreenX=</code> and <code>zVidResFullscreenY=</code> to the width (X) and height (Y) of your resolution. | ||
# Save your changes and relaunch the game. | # Save your changes and relaunch the game. | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | ===[[Windowed]]=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} Task-switching may cause repeated Tab input (simply press Tab again to make it work normally). | ||
| + | {{ii}} Task-switching during video cutscenes will crash the game (there are only a few of these). | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| + | {{Fixbox/fix|Change zStartupWindowed setting}} | ||
| + | # Run the game at least once. | ||
| + | # Edit <code>gothic.ini</code> | ||
| + | # Change <code>zStartupWindowed=0</code> to <code>zStartupWindowed=1</code> | ||
| + | # Change <code>scaleVideos=1</code> to <code>scaleVideos=0</code> (otherwise videos render in the corner of the screen). | ||
| + | # Save your changes. | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | ===[[Borderless fullscreen windowed]]=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} See [[#Windowed|Windowed]] for the limitations of this mode. | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| + | {{Fixbox/fix|Set up borderless fullscreen windowed mode}} | ||
| + | # Install the [[#Player-Kit|Player-Kit]]. | ||
| + | # Install the [[#Fullscreen border (Windows 8)|Fullscreen border (Windows 8)]] fix, even if you aren't on Windows 8. | ||
| + | # Set <code>zStartupWindowed=1</code> in <code>Gothic.ini</code> (see [[#Windowed|Windowed]]). | ||
| + | # Set your desktop resolution in-game. Gothic should now display as a fullscreen borderless window. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]=== | ===[[Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]=== | ||
| − | Open Gothic.ini and change <code>zTexAnisotropicFiltering=0</code> to <code>zTexAnisotropicFiltering=1</code>. This is only an on/off setting; if it doesn't work or you want a higher setting, force it using | + | Open Gothic.ini and change <code>zTexAnisotropicFiltering=0</code> to <code>zTexAnisotropicFiltering=1</code>. This is only an on/off setting; if it doesn't work or you want a higher setting, force it using your [[video card]]'s control panel. |
===[[Anti-aliasing (AA)]]=== | ===[[Anti-aliasing (AA)]]=== | ||
| − | Open Gothic.ini and change <code>zVidEnableAntiAliasing=0</code> to <code>zVidEnableAntiAliasing=1</code>. This is only an on/off setting; if it doesn't work or you want a higher setting, force it using | + | Open Gothic.ini and change <code>zVidEnableAntiAliasing=0</code> to <code>zVidEnableAntiAliasing=1</code>. This is only an on/off setting; if it doesn't work or you want a higher setting, force it using your [[video card]]'s control panel. |
==Input settings== | ==Input settings== | ||
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# Choose File>Install. | # Choose File>Install. | ||
# Both Gothic and Gothic II will now enter fullscreen mode correctly (you do not need to restart your computer). | # Both Gothic and Gothic II will now enter fullscreen mode correctly (you do not need to restart your computer). | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | === Poor performance (Windows 8) === | ||
| + | {{ii}} Gothic II may have poor performance on Windows 8, e.g. a low frame rate. | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| + | {{Fixbox/fix|Apply necessary fixes}} | ||
| + | # Set [[#Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]] mode. | ||
| + | # Gothic II should now have better performance. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | === "C: maximum texture size is lower than 32" error=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} This error happens if Gothic II isn't able to automatically change to 32-bit color mode. | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| + | {{Fixbox/fix|Change zVidResFullscreenBPP setting}} | ||
| + | # Edit <code>gothic.ini</code> | ||
| + | # Change <code>zVidResFullscreenBPP=16</code> to <code>zVidResFullscreenBPP=32</code> | ||
| + | # Save your changes and run Gothic II again. It should now be able to select the resolution correctly. | ||
| + | {{ii}} If it still can't detect your resolution, try setting it manually (see [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]). | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 06:59, 5 April 2013
Template:Infobox Gothic (series) Key points
- If you are using Windows 8, apply the fullscreen border fix.
Availability
- The Gold Edition includes the Night of the Raven expansion.
Improvements
Patch v1.30 / Add-on Patch 2.6 (German retail)
The latest retail patches for the German version are Patch v1.30 for the base Gothic II and Add-on Patch 2.6 for the Night of the Raven expansion. All English versions and German digital distribution versions already include the latest patches.
Disable intro videos
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Game data
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
- Gothic II has native support for 1280x720, 1280x768, 1280x800, and 1440x900. For other widescreen resolutions, do the following:
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Windowed
- Task-switching may cause repeated Tab input (simply press Tab again to make it work normally).
- Task-switching during video cutscenes will crash the game (there are only a few of these).
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Borderless fullscreen windowed
- See Windowed for the limitations of this mode.
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Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Open Gothic.ini and change zTexAnisotropicFiltering=0 to zTexAnisotropicFiltering=1. This is only an on/off setting; if it doesn't work or you want a higher setting, force it using your video card's control panel.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Open Gothic.ini and change zVidEnableAntiAliasing=0 to zVidEnableAntiAliasing=1. This is only an on/off setting; if it doesn't work or you want a higher setting, force it using your video card's control panel.
Input settings
Controller support
Gothic II has limited native controller support which can be enabled by editing Gothic.ini and changing enableJoystick=0 to enableJoystick=1; note that some axes might not be detected and some inputs cannot be set to controller axes, e.g. camera controls. For best results you will probably want to use a different solution as well as or instead of the game's own controller support; see the controller with keyboard-only game page for details.
Issues fixed
Fullscreen border (Windows 8)
- Gothic and Gothic II show a window border in fullscreen mode on Windows 8.
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Poor performance (Windows 8)
- Gothic II may have poor performance on Windows 8, e.g. a low frame rate.
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"C: maximum texture size is lower than 32" error
- This error happens if Gothic II isn't able to automatically change to 32-bit color mode.
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