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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Delphine Software International}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Delphine Software International}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Gathering of Developers}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Gathering of Developers|Retail}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|VectorCell}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|VectorCell|GOG.com}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Anuman Interactive|Steam}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
− | |||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 27, 1999}} |
− | |steam appid = | + | |taxonomy = |
− | |gogcom | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RPG }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
+ | |steam appid = 320320 | ||
+ | |gogcom id = 1207659025 | ||
+ | |hltb = 2256 | ||
+ | |igdb = darkstone | ||
+ | |lutris = darkstone | ||
+ | |strategywiki = Darkstone | ||
+ | |mobygames = 591 | ||
|wikipedia = Darkstone | |wikipedia = Darkstone | ||
+ | |winehq = 5144 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
− | + | ||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{mm}} [http://dsdb.it-taucher.at/ Darkstone Database] community site | {{mm}} [http://dsdb.it-taucher.at/ Darkstone Database] community site | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{GOG.com links|1207659025|darkstone}} |
+ | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/320320/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability| |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc}}.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://strategywiki.org/wiki/Talk:Darkstone|title=Talk:Darkstone — StrategyWiki, the video game walkthrough and strategy guide wiki|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> | | Windows}} |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | darkstone | DRM-free | Uses GOG's custom DirectDraw wrapper. | | Windows}} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 320320 | Steam | | | Windows}} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Zoom Platform | darkstone | DRM-free | | | Windows}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://archive.org/details/DarkstoneDemo Archive.org]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{DLC| | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Journey in Uma | [https://web.archive.org/web/20160304170944/http://www.tgeweb.com/ironworks/darkstone/downloads.shtml Released for free]. Included in digital releases. | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | == | + | ==Essential improvements== |
− | === | + | ===Patches=== |
− | The latest patch is [http://www.tgeweb.com/ironworks/darkstone/downloads.shtml v1.05b]. Some previous patches are required. The GOG.com version is already fully patched. | + | {{ii}} The latest patch is [https://web.archive.org/web/20160304170944/http://www.tgeweb.com/ironworks/darkstone/downloads.shtml v1.05b]. Some previous patches are required. The GOG.com version is already fully patched. |
+ | |||
+ | ===Framerate fix=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} For Windows 8 and later, use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/382-darkstone-low-frame-rate-fix/ low frame rate fix]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Peixoto's patch=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} [https://www.patreon.com/user?u=44312848 Peixoto's patch] allows high resolution, super-sampling anti-aliasing and gets the installer working on 64-bit systems. | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game with the <code>-nointro</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]].|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ==Game data== |
− | + | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | |
+ | {{Game data| | ||
+ | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\config\*.txt}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===Save game data location=== |
− | + | {{Game data| | |
+ | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\save}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | == | + | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== |
− | {{ | + | {{Save game cloud syncing |
− | + | |discord = | |
− | + | |discord notes = | |
− | + | |epic games launcher = | |
− | + | |epic games launcher notes = | |
+ | |gog galaxy = true | ||
+ | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = false | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | + | {{Image|Darkstone settings.png|General settings.}} | |
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/darkstone/en |
− | |widescreen wsgf award = | + | |widescreen wsgf award = limited |
− | |multimonitor wsgf award = | + | |multimonitor wsgf award = limited |
− | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | + | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = limited |
− | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | + | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete |
− | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = hackable |
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/darkstone/en WSGF entry]. |
− | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = hackable |
− | |multimonitor notes = | + | |multimonitor notes = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/darkstone/en WSGF entry]. |
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = hackable |
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/darkstone/en WSGF entry]. |
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = unknown |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
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|anisotropic = false | |anisotropic = false | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = false |
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = |
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = unknown | |vsync = unknown | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
+ | |60 fps = true | ||
+ | |60 fps notes = For Windows 8 and later, use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/382-darkstone-low-frame-rate-fix/ low frame rate fix]. | ||
+ | |120 fps = false | ||
+ | |120 fps notes = Capped at 60 FPS.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Expack3|date=2019-03-16|comment=Tested by using my monitor's 48 Hz refresh mode, disabling vsync, and simply running the game normally.}}</ref> | ||
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = unknown | ||
+ | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ===[[Windowed]]=== | + | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== |
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use the <code> -32bit -window</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line arguments]].|ref=<ref name="windowed">[https://www.gog.com/forum/darkstone/a_way_to_run_this_in_windowed_mode A way to run this in windowed mode?, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref>|fix= |
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
{{ii}} The 32-bit parameter must be present or the interface will be broken.<ref name="windowed"/> | {{ii}} The 32-bit parameter must be present or the interface will be broken.<ref name="windowed"/> | ||
− | |||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
− | | | + | |key remap = hackable |
− | | | + | |key remap notes = Set in {{file|{{p|game}}\config\keyboard.txt}}. |
− | | | + | |acceleration option = false |
− | | | + | |acceleration option notes = |
− | | | + | |mouse sensitivity = unknown |
− | | | + | |mouse sensitivity notes = |
+ | |mouse menu = true | ||
+ | |mouse menu notes = | ||
+ | |invert mouse y-axis = false | ||
+ | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
+ | |controller support = false | ||
+ | |controller support notes = | ||
+ | |full controller = unknown | ||
+ | |full controller notes = | ||
+ | |controller remap = unknown | ||
+ | |controller remap notes = | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
+ | |xinput controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
+ | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
+ | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
+ | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
+ | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
+ | |simultaneous input = unknown | ||
+ | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
− | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = SFX, Music, Voices |
|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound 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 = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Swedish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Network== | ||
+ | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
+ | |local play = false | ||
+ | |local play players = | ||
+ | |local play modes = | ||
+ | |local play notes = Not supported (Steam store page is incorrect).<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/320320/discussions/0/594820656444739599/|title=Local coop :: Darkstone General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
+ | |lan play = true | ||
+ | |lan play players = 2 | ||
+ | |lan play modes = Co-op | ||
+ | |lan play notes = | ||
+ | |online play = false | ||
+ | |online play players = | ||
+ | |online play modes = | ||
+ | |online play notes = | ||
+ | |asynchronous = | ||
+ | |asynchronous notes = | ||
+ | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
+ | |matchmaking = false | ||
+ | |matchmaking notes = | ||
+ | |p2p = true | ||
+ | |p2p notes = | ||
+ | |dedicated = false | ||
+ | |dedicated notes = | ||
+ | |self-hosting = true | ||
+ | |self-hosting notes = | ||
+ | |direct ip = true | ||
+ | |direct ip notes = | ||
+ | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
+ | |tcp = | ||
+ | |udp = | ||
+ | |upnp = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Broken graphics on AMD graphics cards=== | ||
+ | {{Image|Darkstone AMD graphics glitch.png|Characters and buildings display incorrectly on recent AMD drivers.}} | ||
+ | {{--}} 3D elements are broken on AMD drivers newer than Catalyst 13.1.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/darkstone/game_does_not_work_cannot_send_support_ticket_either|title=Game does not work, Cannot send support ticket either...., page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/general_archive/latest_ati_drivers_have_broken_some_gog_games_on_win7_info_inside/page1|title=Latest ATI drivers have broken some GOG games on Win7 (info inside), page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref> The <code>-sortbyz</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]] will fix some issues but others remain.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/darkstone/exhaustive_list_of_command_line_parameters|title=Exhaustive List of Command Line Parameters, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo 2|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [[dgVoodoo 2]]. | ||
+ | # Extract {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}} along with the {{file|DDraw.dll}} and {{file|D3Dlmm.dll}} from the {{file|MS\x86|folder}} subfolder to {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
===Broken interface in windowed mode=== | ===Broken interface in windowed mode=== | ||
{{ii}} Setting 32-bit color mode fixes the windowed mode interface.<ref name="windowed"/> | {{ii}} Setting 32-bit color mode fixes the windowed mode interface.<ref name="windowed"/> | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use the <code> -32bit</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref=<ref name="windowed"/>|fix= | |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Low frame rate in fullscreen mode=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} This game has frame rate issues on Windows 8 and later when running in fullscreen mode. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Apply necessary fixes|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Install the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/382-darkstone-low-frame-rate-fix/ Darkstone low frame rate fix]. | ||
+ | # Use the <code> -32bit</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]] to avoid flickering/invisible graphics. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ==Issues unresolved== | |
− | + | ===Music stuttering=== | |
+ | {{--}} The in-game music will frequently skip and stutter on modern hardware. There is no known fix.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/darkstone/music_skipping|title=Music skipping, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = 6 | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = Xaudio MPEG Audio Engine | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = Windows Media Foundation | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Quest Editor=== | ||
+ | The [https://web.archive.org/web/20160304170944/http://www.tgeweb.com/ironworks/darkstone/downloads.shtml Darkstone Quest Editor] supports adding or editing monsters, NPCs, buildings and quests. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
− | {{System | + | {{System requirements |
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS | + | |minOS = 95 |
− | | | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 233 MHz MMX<br />(or AMD equivalent) |
− | | | + | |minRAM = 32 MB |
− | |minHD | + | |minHD = 170 MB |
− | |minGPU = 4 MB | + | |minGPU = |
+ | |minDX = 6.1 | ||
+ | |minVRAM = 4 MB | ||
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = 98 |
− | | | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium II 350 MHz MMX<br />(or AMD equivalent) |
− | | | + | |recRAM = 64 MB |
− | | | + | |recHD = 380 MB |
− | | | + | |recGPU = |
+ | |recDX = | ||
+ | |recVRAM = 4 MB | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
− | |||
− |
Latest revision as of 08:06, 1 December 2023
Developers | |
---|---|
Delphine Software International | |
Publishers | |
Retail | Gathering of Developers |
GOG.com | VectorCell |
Steam | Anuman Interactive |
Release dates | |
Windows | July 27, 1999 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | RPG |
Themes | Fantasy |
Darkstone is a singleplayer bird's-eye view RPG game.
General information
- Darkstone Database community site
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SafeDisc DRM[Note 1].[3] | |||
GOG.com | Uses GOG's custom DirectDraw wrapper. | |||
Steam | ||||
ZOOM Platform |
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- A free demo version is available from Archive.org.
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Journey in Uma | Released for free. Included in digital releases. |
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest patch is v1.05b. Some previous patches are required. The GOG.com version is already fully patched.
Framerate fix
- For Windows 8 and later, use the low frame rate fix.
Peixoto's patch
- Peixoto's patch allows high resolution, super-sampling anti-aliasing and gets the installer working on 64-bit systems.
Skip intro videos
Run the game with the -nointro command line argument.[citation needed]
|
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\config\*.txt[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/320320/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\save[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/320320/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | See the WSGF entry. | ||
Multi-monitor | See the WSGF entry. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See the WSGF entry. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS | For Windows 8 and later, use the low frame rate fix. | ||
120+ FPS | Capped at 60 FPS.[4] |
Windowed
Use the -32bit -window command line arguments.[5]
|
---|
- The 32-bit parameter must be present or the interface will be broken.[5]
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | Set in <path-to-game>\config\keyboard.txt . |
|
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
---|
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | SFX, Music, Voices | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Disabled by default. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Swedish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | Not supported (Steam store page is incorrect).[6] | |||
LAN play | 2 | Co-op |
||
Online play |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Issues fixed
Broken graphics on AMD graphics cards
- 3D elements are broken on AMD drivers newer than Catalyst 13.1.[7][8] The
-sortbyz
command line argument will fix some issues but others remain.[9]
Use dgVoodoo 2[citation needed] |
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Broken interface in windowed mode
- Setting 32-bit color mode fixes the windowed mode interface.[5]
Use the -32bit command line argument[5]
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Low frame rate in fullscreen mode
- This game has frame rate issues on Windows 8 and later when running in fullscreen mode.
Apply necessary fixes[citation needed] |
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Issues unresolved
Music stuttering
- The in-game music will frequently skip and stutter on modern hardware. There is no known fix.[10]
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 6 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | Xaudio MPEG Audio Engine | |
Cutscenes | Windows Media Foundation |
Quest Editor
The Darkstone Quest Editor supports adding or editing monsters, NPCs, buildings and quests.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 233 MHz MMX (or AMD equivalent) | Intel Pentium II 350 MHz MMX (or AMD equivalent) |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | 64 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 170 MB | 380 MB |
Video card (GPU) | 4 MB of VRAM DirectX 6.1 compatible | 4 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 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]
- ↑ 2.0 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). - ↑ 3.0 3.1 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 (320320) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ Talk:Darkstone — StrategyWiki, the video game walkthrough and strategy guide wiki - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Expack3 on 2019-03-16
- Tested by using my monitor's 48 Hz refresh mode, disabling vsync, and simply running the game normally.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 A way to run this in windowed mode?, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com
- ↑ Local coop :: Darkstone General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Game does not work, Cannot send support ticket either...., page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Latest ATI drivers have broken some GOG games on Win7 (info inside), page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Exhaustive List of Command Line Parameters, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Music skipping, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023