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{{disambig|the original release|the 2011 remastered version|[[American McGee's Alice (2011)]]}}
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|cover        = American McGee's Alice - cover.png
 
|cover        = American McGee's Alice - cover.png
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==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 +
===Skip intro sequence===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use the [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]] {{code|+forcemenu main}}|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://gaming.stackexchange.com/questions/127609/is-there-a-way-to-skip-the-intro-screens-in-american-mcgees-alice|title=Is there a way to skip the intro screens in American McGee&#39;s Alice? - Arqade|date=October 23, 2018}}</ref>|fix=
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}}
  
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===[http://www.moddb.com/games/american-mcgees-alice/downloads/american-mcgees-alice-hd HD Texture Pack]===
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===Alice HD Texture Pack===
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{{++}} This texture pack updates far more textures than the 2011 remaster.
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{{ii}} Features an expanded tweaks/cheats menu and optional Overkill mod that adds more lighting effects and enemies.
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{{ii}} Also compatible with the 2011 remaster.
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{{++}} Enhances the overall look of the game with higher quality assets, moreso than the 2011 remaster of the game which this texture pack is also compatible with.
  
−
Higher-resolution:
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{{Fixbox|description=Install the Alice HD Texture Pack|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=October 23, 2018|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
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* Environment, object and character textures
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# Download the texture pack [http://www.moddb.com/games/american-mcgees-alice/downloads/american-mcgees-alice-hd here], then extract its content somewhere conveniently accessible on your computer.
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* Animated textures (visual effects)
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# Copy the {{code|INT}} folder, and the {{code|autoexec.cfg}}, {{code|config.cfg}}, and {{code|zzpak*_mod.pk3}} files into <code>{{p|game}}\base</code>.
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* Menu screens
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# Now run the game. The game's visuals should be changed with those from the HD texture pack.
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* HUD
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}}
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Expanded tweaks/cheats menu
 
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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|borderless windowed        = hackable
 
|borderless windowed        = hackable
 
|borderless windowed notes  = Use [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Gaming|Borderless Gaming]].
 
|borderless windowed notes  = Use [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Gaming|Borderless Gaming]].
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|anisotropic                = false
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|anisotropic                = hackable
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|anisotropic notes          =  
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|anisotropic notes          = Anisotropic filtering can be hacked through through video card settings.
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|antialiasing              = false
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|antialiasing              = hackable
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|antialiasing notes        =  
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|antialiasing notes        = Anti-aliasing can be hacked through through video card settings.
 
|vsync                      = hackable
 
|vsync                      = hackable
 
|vsync notes                = See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]].
 
|vsync notes                = See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]].
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|120 fps                    = hackable
 
|120 fps                    = hackable
 
|120 fps notes              = Capped at 63 FPS by default; see [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]].
 
|120 fps notes              = Capped at 63 FPS by default; see [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]].
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|hdr                        = unknown
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|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
−
|color blind                = unknown
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|color blind                = false
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
# Open {{file|config.cfg}} with a text editor.
 
# Open {{file|config.cfg}} with a text editor.
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# In the <code>Cvars</code> section, change <code>seta r_mode "X"</code> to <code>seta r_mode "-1"</code> (add it if it doesn't exist).
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# In the {{code|Cvars}} section, change {{code|seta r_mode "X"}} to {{code|seta r_mode "-1"}} (add it if it doesn't exist).
 
# Add the following lines and adjust them to the desired resolution:
 
# Add the following lines and adjust them to the desired resolution:
 
<pre>seta r_customwidth "1920"
 
<pre>seta r_customwidth "1920"
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
# Open {{file|config.cfg}} with a text editor.
 
# Open {{file|config.cfg}} with a text editor.
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# In the <code>Cvars</code> section, add <code>seta r_swapinterval "1"</code> as a new line.
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# In the {{code|Cvars}} section, add {{code|seta r_swapinterval "1"}} as a new line.
 
# Save the changes.
 
# Save the changes.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]===
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===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame-rate]]===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Remove frame rate cap|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Remove frame rate cap|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
# Open {{file|config.cfg}} with a text editor.
 
# Open {{file|config.cfg}} with a text editor.
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# In the <code>Cvars</code> section, add <code>seta com_maxfps "0"</code> as a new line.
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# In the {{code|Cvars}} section, add {{code|seta com_maxfps "0"}} as a new line.
 
# Save the changes.
 
# Save the changes.
 
}}
 
}}
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|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|controller support        = false
 
|controller support        = false
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|controller support notes  =  
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|controller support notes  = Although it is possible to enable controller support in the original version by using the console commands {{code|in_joystick "1"}} and {{code|in_restart}}, it was not properly implemented nor  fully functional, and can cause odd controller behavior as a result.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=October 23, 2018|comment=}}</ref>
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|full controller          = unknown
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|full controller          = false
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|full controller notes    =  
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|controller remap          = unknown
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|controller remap          = true
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|controller remap notes    =  
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|controller remap notes    = Remapping controller buttons via the in-game Options menu will replace keybindings.
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|controller sensitivity    = unknown
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|controller sensitivity    = false
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
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|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
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|invert controller y-axis  = false
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
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|controller hotplug        = false
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|xinput controllers        = false
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|xinput controllers notes  =
 +
|xbox prompts              = false
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|xbox prompts notes        =
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|impulse triggers          = false
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|impulse triggers notes    =
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|dualshock 4              = false
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|dualshock 4 notes        =
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|dualshock prompts        = false
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|dualshock prompts notes  =
 +
|light bar support        = false
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|light bar support notes  =
 +
|dualshock 4 modes        = false
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|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
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|tracked motion controllers= unknown
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|tracked motion controllers notes =
 +
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
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|tracked motion prompts notes =
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|other controllers        = true
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|other controllers notes  =
 +
|other button prompts      = generic
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|other button prompts notes= Controller buttons and axes are referenced as "Joy1", "Joy10", etc..
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|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|haptic feedback          = false
 
|haptic feedback          = false
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
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|simultaneous input        = unknown
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|simultaneous input        = true
 
|simultaneous input notes  =  
 
|simultaneous input notes  =  
 
|steam input api          = unknown
 
|steam input api          = unknown
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==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
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===Cannot save progress===
 +
{{ii}} When attempting to save the game will display a "Hard disk full, try deleting save files" message.
  
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===The game won't save===
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{{Fixbox|description=Copy the game folder to the proper location|ref={{cn|date=April 2018}}|fix=
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{{ii}} When attempting to save the game will display a "Hard disk full, try deleting save files" message
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{{ii}} The game folder must be installed in either {{code|Program Files}} (for 32-bit Windows) or {{code|Program Files (x86)}} (for 64-bit Windows) to save properly. When installing the game, either accept the default install location, or copy/move the pre-existing installation to the specified location. ''This was tested on Windows 10 64-bit ver. 1709.''{{cn|date=October 2018}}
 +
}}
  
−
{{Fixbox|description= Copy the game folder to the proper location |ref={{cn|date=April 2018}}|fix=
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===Game does not install correctly on Windows 10===
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{{ii}} The game folder must be in either "'''Program Files'''"(for 32bit Windows installs) or "'''Program Files (x86)'''" (for 64bit Windows installs).
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{{ii}} The installer seems to skip over several files during the installation process on computers running Windows 10.
−
# When installing either accept the default settings or copy/move the entire game folder to "'''C:\Program Files\'''" or "'''C:\Program Files (86)\'''"
 
  
−
''This was tested on Windows 10 64bit ver. 1709''
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{{Fixbox|description=Copy missing files and fix shortcuts|ref=<ref>[http://www.play-old-pc-games.com/2014/02/09/american-mcgees-alice/ Get American McGee's Alice working on your modern PC]</ref>|fix=
 +
# Run through the installation process from the discs as normal, and make a note of the game's installation folder.
 +
# Re-insert Disc 1 back into your computer's optical drive.
 +
# Download and run the [https://mega.nz/#!CdpBXYxK!9DxJkL5Hfz5BwEXgrQP-vPG2qJu-BHy3U1Mifvbhu-c Alice Windows 10 Fixer], then follow its instructions. If you have installed the game to a different location than the default, you will need to enter this path manually when it asks you where to install the missing files.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===The game doesn't install correctly on Windows 10===
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===Cannot launch the game===
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{{ii}} The installer seems to skip over several files during the installation process.
+
{{Fixbox|description=Launch the game using the {{code|-RunningFromAlice2}} [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
−
 
 
−
{{Fixbox|description=Copy missing files and fix shortcuts|ref=<ref>[http://www.play-old-pc-games.com/2014/02/09/american-mcgees-alice/ Get American McGee's Alice working on your modern PC]</ref>|fix=
 
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# Install the game from the CDs as normal. Make a note of the installation folder.
 
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# Place Alice CD1 back into your computer's optical drive.
 
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# Download and run [https://mega.nz/#!CdpBXYxK!9DxJkL5Hfz5BwEXgrQP-vPG2qJu-BHy3U1Mifvbhu-c Alice Windows 10 Fixer].
 
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# If you installed Alice to a folder other than the default, you will need to enter this path manually when it asks you where to install.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===The game won't run===
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===Game launches in a window===
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{{Fixbox|description=Set launch parameter|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Launch the game using the {{code|+set r_fullscreen "1"}} [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref=<ref name="launch in fullscreen">{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=October 23, 2018|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
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# Make a shortcut to {{file|alice.exe}} and go to properties.
 
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# Add the <code>-RunningFromAlice2</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]].
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===The game launches in a window===
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{{Fixbox|description=Edit config.cfg|ref=<ref name="launch in fullscreen">{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=October 23, 2018|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Edit config.cfg|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
 
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
# Open {{file|config.cfg}} with a text editor.
 
# Open {{file|config.cfg}} with a text editor.
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# In the <code>Cvars</code> section, add <code>seta r_fullscreen "1"</code> as a new line.
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# In the <code>Cvars</code> section, add <code>seta r_fullscreen "1"</code> as a new line, then save the changes.
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# Save the changes.
 
 
# Write-protect the file by setting a "read-only" attribute.
 
# Write-protect the file by setting a "read-only" attribute.
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}}
 
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{{Fixbox|description=Set fullscreen parameter|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
 
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# Make a shortcut to {{file|alice.exe}} and go to properties.
 
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# Add the {{code|+set r_fullscreen 1}} [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]].
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Fixbox|description=Run the .exe as an administrator|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}}}
 
{{Fixbox|description=Run the .exe as an administrator|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}}}
  
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===Low framerate===
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===Game runs at a low frame-rate===
 
{{ii}} The game may run poorly even on modern hardware.
 
{{ii}} The game may run poorly even on modern hardware.
 
{{Fixbox|description=Edit config.cfg|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Edit config.cfg|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
# Open {{file|config.cfg}} with a text editor.
 
# Open {{file|config.cfg}} with a text editor.
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# In the <code>Cvars</code> section, add <code>seta r_primitives "2"</code> as a new line.
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# In the <code>Cvars</code> section, add <code>seta r_primitives "2"</code> as a new line, then save the changes.
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# Save the changes.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
===Can't enable A3D surround sound===
+
===Cannot enable A3D surround sound===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Bypass card detection|ref=<ref>[http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=44359#p446982 American McGee Alice(2000) A3D 2 Not working • VOGONS]</ref>|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Bypass card detection|ref=<ref>[http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=44359#p446982 American McGee Alice(2000) A3D 2 Not working • VOGONS]</ref>|fix=
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# Open game .exe in a hex editor
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# Open game {{file|alice.exe}} with a hex editor.
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# Search for <code>B000520053E87095070083C40885C0'''75'''1A</code>
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# Search for <code>B000520053E87095070083C40885C0'''75'''1A</code>.
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# Replace it with <code>B000520053E87095070083C40885C0'''74'''1A</code>
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# Replace it with <code>B000520053E87095070083C40885C0'''74'''1A</code>, then save the changes.
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
===Audio issues===
+
===Audio driver issues===
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{{Fixbox|description=See [http://www.moddb.com/games/american-mcgees-alice/downloads/game-sound-drivers-snddrivers-to-fix-audio here]|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}}}
+
{{Fixbox|description=See [http://www.moddb.com/games/american-mcgees-alice/downloads/game-sound-drivers-snddrivers-to-fix-audio here] for details and a fix.|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}}}
 +
 
 +
===Alt+Tab does not work, even in windowed mode===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Apply the registry fix [https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=57305#p632540 here]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=57305#p632540|title=VOGONS &bull; View topic - American McGee's Alice and alt-tabbing. [solved]|date=October 23, 2018}}</ref>|fix=
 +
}}
  
 
==Other information==
 
==Other information==
 
===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
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|direct3d versions      =  
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|direct3d versions      = 7
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  

Revision as of 01:31, 24 October 2018

This page is for the original release. For the 2011 remastered version, see American McGee's Alice (2011).

American McGee's Alice
American McGee's Alice cover
Developers
Rogue Entertainment
Mac OS (Classic) Westlake Interactive
macOS (OS X) Westlake Interactive
Publishers
Electronic Arts
Mac OS Aspyr Media
macOS (OS X) Aspyr Media
Engines
id Tech 3
Release dates
Windows December 5, 2000
Mac OS (Classic) July 10, 2001
macOS (OS X) July 10, 2001
American McGee's Alice guide on StrategyWiki
American McGee's Alice on Wikipedia
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Warnings

SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
American McGee's Alice
American McGee's Alice 2000
American McGee's Alice (2011) 2011
Alice: Madness Returns 2011

Key points

The game doesn't install correctly on Windows 10 without a custom fix program.

General information

Alice Wiki - A wiki for the series

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
CD key
 SafeDisc DRM[Note 1].
Windows
Mac OS
macOS (OS X)
SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).

Essential improvements

Skip intro sequence

Use the command line argument +forcemenu main[3]

Alice HD Texture Pack

Features an expanded tweaks/cheats menu and optional Overkill mod that adds more lighting effects and enemies.
Enhances the overall look of the game with higher quality assets, moreso than the 2011 remaster of the game which this texture pack is also compatible with.
Install the Alice HD Texture Pack[4]
  1. Download the texture pack here, then extract its content somewhere conveniently accessible on your computer.
  2. Copy the INT folder, and the autoexec.cfg, config.cfg, and zzpak*_mod.pk3 files into <path-to-game>\base.
  3. Now run the game. The game's visuals should be changed with those from the HD texture pack.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\base\config.cfg[Note 2]
macOS (OS X)
Mac OS (Classic)

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\base\save\[Note 2]
macOS (OS X)
Mac OS (Classic)

Video settings

General settings.
General settings.
Video settings.
Video settings.

Template:Video settings

Widescreen resolution

Set custom resolution[5]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open config.cfg with a text editor.
  3. In the Cvars section, change seta r_mode "X" to seta r_mode "-1" (add it if it doesn't exist).
  4. Add the following lines and adjust them to the desired resolution:
seta r_customwidth "1920"
seta r_customheight "1080"

Vertical sync (Vsync)

Enable Vsync[6]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open config.cfg with a text editor.
  3. In the Cvars section, add seta r_swapinterval "1" as a new line.
  4. Save the changes.

High frame-rate

Remove frame rate cap[citation needed]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open config.cfg with a text editor.
  3. In the Cvars section, add seta com_maxfps "0" as a new line.
  4. Save the changes.

Input settings

Template:Input settings

Audio settings

Audio settings.
Audio settings.

Template:Audio settings

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Dutch
Use the Alice Dutch Patch.
Italian
Fan translation, download. Compatible with both versions.

VR support

3D modes State Notes
Nvidia 3D Vision
See How to Play American McGee's Alice in 3D using 3D Vision.

Issues fixed

Cannot save progress

When attempting to save the game will display a "Hard disk full, try deleting save files" message.
Copy the game folder to the proper location[citation needed]
The game folder must be installed in either Program Files (for 32-bit Windows) or Program Files (x86) (for 64-bit Windows) to save properly. When installing the game, either accept the default install location, or copy/move the pre-existing installation to the specified location. This was tested on Windows 10 64-bit ver. 1709.[citation needed]

Game does not install correctly on Windows 10

The installer seems to skip over several files during the installation process on computers running Windows 10.
Copy missing files and fix shortcuts[7]
  1. Run through the installation process from the discs as normal, and make a note of the game's installation folder.
  2. Re-insert Disc 1 back into your computer's optical drive.
  3. Download and run the Alice Windows 10 Fixer, then follow its instructions. If you have installed the game to a different location than the default, you will need to enter this path manually when it asks you where to install the missing files.

Cannot launch the game

Launch the game using the -RunningFromAlice2 command line argument[citation needed]

Game launches in a window

Launch the game using the +set r_fullscreen "1" command line argument[8]
Edit config.cfg[8]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open config.cfg with a text editor.
  3. In the Cvars section, add seta r_fullscreen "1" as a new line, then save the changes.
  4. Write-protect the file by setting a "read-only" attribute.

"Archiving recursive error" freeze

Run the .exe as an administrator[citation needed]

Game runs at a low frame-rate

The game may run poorly even on modern hardware.
Edit config.cfg[citation needed]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open config.cfg with a text editor.
  3. In the Cvars section, add seta r_primitives "2" as a new line, then save the changes.

Cannot enable A3D surround sound

Bypass card detection[9]
  1. Open game alice.exe with a hex editor.
  2. Search for B000520053E87095070083C40885C0751A.
  3. Replace it with B000520053E87095070083C40885C0741A, then save the changes.

Audio driver issues

See here for details and a fix.[citation needed]

Alt+Tab does not work, even in windowed mode

Apply the registry fix here[10]

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 7
ExecutablePPC16-bit 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Mac OS (Classic)

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 95 98, ME
Processor (CPU) AMD K6-2 400 MHz
Intel Pentium II 400 MHz		 AMD Athlon 500 MHz
Intel Pentium III 500 MHz
System memory (RAM) 64 MB 128 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 600 MB 620 MB
Video card (GPU) 16 MB of VRAM
DirectX 7 compatible 		32 MB of VRAM

Notes

  1. ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[2]
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below %PROGRAMFILES%, %PROGRAMDATA%, or %WINDIR% might be redirected to %LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).

References