Difference between revisions of "Evil Genius"
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{{Fixbox/fix|Skip Intro|ref=<ref>[http://www.gog.com/forum/evil_genius/quick_guide_on_how_to_skip_the_intro Intro Skip Instructions]</ref>}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Skip Intro|ref=<ref>[http://www.gog.com/forum/evil_genius/quick_guide_on_how_to_skip_the_intro Intro Skip Instructions]</ref>}} | ||
− | # Navigate to <code>{{p|game}}\DynamicResources\Config</code> | + | # Navigate to <code>{{p|game}}\DynamicResources\Config</code> |
# Open <code>concept.cfg</code> with a text editor. | # Open <code>concept.cfg</code> with a text editor. | ||
# Find the following lines and set them to these values. | # Find the following lines and set them to these values. | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Instructions}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Instructions}} | ||
# Install all the patches on a temporary new folder. | # Install all the patches on a temporary new folder. | ||
− | # Copy everything except <code>{{p|game}}\ReleaseExe\EvilGeniusExeStub-Release.exe</code> | + | # Copy everything except <code>{{p|game}}\ReleaseExe\EvilGeniusExeStub-Release.exe</code> |
# Move all the files to you main Evil Genius directory. | # Move all the files to you main Evil Genius directory. | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} Move the resolution changer to <code>{{p|game}}\ReleaseExe | + | {{ii}} Move the resolution changer to <code>{{p|game}}\ReleaseExe</code> |
{{ii}} Open <code>reschanger.ini</code> in order to edit your resolution. | {{ii}} Open <code>reschanger.ini</code> in order to edit your resolution. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
− | |fov notes = Change the '''Max Camera Height'''. See [[#Custom camera height| | + | |fov notes = Change the '''Max Camera Height'''. See [[#Custom camera height|Custom camera height]]. |
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
|windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | |windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | ||
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|oculus rift notes = | |oculus rift notes = | ||
|high frame rate = true | |high frame rate = true | ||
− | |high frame rate notes = No [[FPS]] cap. Performance hits are to be expected with more entities. | + | |high frame rate notes = No [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|FPS]] cap. Performance hits are to be expected with more entities. |
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Widescreen resolution}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Widescreen resolution}} | ||
# Download the [http://www.wsgf.org/f/u/contrib/dr/257/hacks/universalreschanger2.zip universal resolution changer]. | # Download the [http://www.wsgf.org/f/u/contrib/dr/257/hacks/universalreschanger2.zip universal resolution changer]. | ||
− | # Extract it to <code>{{p|game}}\ReleaseExe | + | # Extract it to <code>{{p|game}}\ReleaseExe</code> |
# Open <code>resolution.ini</code> and set your desired values. | # Open <code>resolution.ini</code> and set your desired values. | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Through the resolution changer}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Through the resolution changer}} | ||
# See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | # See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | ||
− | # Find <code>resolution.ini</code> | + | # Find <code>resolution.ini</code> |
# Look for the line <code>Windowed</code> and change it to <code>Windowed=1</code>. | # Look for the line <code>Windowed</code> and change it to <code>Windowed=1</code>. | ||
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{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Instructions}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Instructions}} | ||
− | # Navigate to <code>{{p|game}}\DynamicResources\Config</code> | + | # Navigate to <code>{{p|game}}\DynamicResources\Config</code> |
# Open <code>concept.cfg</code> with a text editor. | # Open <code>concept.cfg</code> with a text editor. | ||
# Find the following lines and set them to your desired values. | # Find the following lines and set them to your desired values. | ||
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{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Instructions}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Instructions}} | ||
− | # Navigate to <code>{{p|game}}\DynamicResources\Config</code> | + | # Navigate to <code>{{p|game}}\DynamicResources\Config</code> |
# Open <code>concept.cfg</code> with a text editor. | # Open <code>concept.cfg</code> with a text editor. | ||
# Find the following lines and change the path to something else such as this. | # Find the following lines and change the path to something else such as this. |
Revision as of 21:15, 26 August 2014
Cover image missing, please upload it | |
Developers | |
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Elixir Studios | |
Publishers | |
Sierra Entertainment | |
Rebellion Developments | |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 28, 2004 |
macOS (OS X) | May 9, 2013 |
Key points
- Fairly moddable, further documentation can be found here along with a handy modding guide.
- Lacks an official map editor for new scenarios.
General information
- Evil Planet Wiki
- Steam Community Discussions
- Evil Planet Community Site - Great source of mods and tutorials
- GOG.com Support Page - Wide array of common fixes
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- Steam Users Forums
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Developer website | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
GOG.com | Windows and OS X. | |||
Steam | EU release with stability fixes from the US version. |
- The Steam release is a blend between the 1.0 European Patch and the 1.1 US patch, the latter missing some of the most obvious changes.
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Instructions |
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Patch compilation
Unnoficial Steam Patch
- Many fixes and improvements from the US and EU official patch are already included, as well as the unofficial 1.1 patch along with the content from the Bonus CD.
Patches
Official 1.01
- The only official patch, released by Elixir before its demise in 2005. It fixes a number of issues, however it should be noted a number of issues still remain.
Unnoficial 1.11
- An unofficial fan patch collated by Evil Planet. Although designed for the US release, most game elements introduced should function with European versions of the game.
Bonus CD
- A free expansion to the game, it provides a new unit, a new trap, and various other additions.
Enhancements
- Before getting started download every patch and the Bonus CD along with the universal resolution changer.
Instructions |
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Enabling the developer console
Instructions |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/3720/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/3720/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
Instructions |
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Windowed
Instructions |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | Some dialogues are disabled by default. See this. | |||
Italian | A text translation is available here. | |||
Spanish |
Issues unresolved
Dissapearing grass
- This issue only seems to persist when rotating the camera inside the lair while viewing whatever is outside.
Issues fixed
Error "The Direct3D device has a non-zero reference"
- Caused by a resolution change while in the main menu rendering the game unplayable.
Instructions |
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Missing grass (Windows)
Instructions |
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Playtime not being tracked (Steam)
Instructions |
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Enabling speech on the German version
Instructions |
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Other informations
- For the next tweaks, use Ctrl+F in order to find the following lines easily.
Custom camera height
Instructions |
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Changing the default Debug.log location
- By default on Windows this file is created into the main C: drive.
Instructions |
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98SE | ME, 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Pentium III 800 MHz | Pentium IV 1.5 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | ||
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.4 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | nVidia GeForce 2 16 MB of VRAM | nVidia GeForce 3 64 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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 (3720) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
Categories:
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- Windows
- OS X
- Invalid template usage (Infobox game)
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