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===Broken graphics on AMD graphics cards=== | ===Broken graphics on AMD graphics cards=== | ||
+ | {{--}} 3D elements are broken on AMD drivers newer than Catalyst 13.1.<ref>[http://www.gog.com/forum/darkstone/game_does_not_work_cannot_send_support_ticket_either Game does not work, Cannot send support ticket either...., page 1 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref><ref>[http://www.gog.com/forum/general_archive/latest_ati_drivers_have_broken_some_gog_games_on_win7_info_inside/page1 Latest ATI drivers have broken some GOG games on Win7 (info inside), page 1 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref> The <code>-sortbyz</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]] will fix some issues but others remain.<ref>[http://www.gog.com/forum/darkstone/exhaustive_list_of_command_line_parameters Exhaustive List of Command Line Parameters, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref> | ||
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− | {{Fixbox/fix|Use dgVoodoo2 | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Use dgVoodoo2}} |
− | }} | + | # Download [http://dege.freeweb.hu dgVoodoo2]. |
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# Open the ZIP file downloaded and copy <code>DDraw.dll</code> and <code>D3Dlmm.dll</code> from the MS folder. | # Open the ZIP file downloaded and copy <code>DDraw.dll</code> and <code>D3Dlmm.dll</code> from the MS folder. | ||
# Paste the file into the game's root folder. | # Paste the file into the game's root folder. | ||
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− | {{ii}} If you use a multi-monitor setup and intend to play the game fullscreen, you'll also need to extract <code>dgVoodooSetup.exe</code> to the folder of your choosing so you can set the display monitor to your primary. (See <code>Readme.txt</code>, included in the ZIP file, for more details | + | '''Notes''' |
− | + | {{ii}} If you use a multi-monitor setup and intend to play the game fullscreen, you'll also need to extract <code>dgVoodooSetup.exe</code> to the folder of your choosing so you can set the display monitor to your primary. (See <code>Readme.txt</code>, included in the ZIP file, for more details). | |
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Revision as of 23:55, 18 August 2015
Developers | |
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Delphine Software International | |
Publishers | |
Gathering of Developers | |
Anuman Interactive | |
VectorCell | |
Gravity Europe SAS | |
Release dates | |
Windows | July 31, 1999 |
Key points
- For Windows 8 and later use the low frame rate fix.
- A Quest Editor is available for making custom content.
- Major graphics glitches on recent AMD drivers (see Broken graphics on AMD graphics cards).
General information
- Darkstone Database community site
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
GamersGate | DRM-free version. | |||
GOG.com | ||||
Steam |
Essential improvements
Patches
The latest patch is v1.05b. Some previous patches are required. The GOG.com version is already fully patched.
Skip intro videos
Instructions |
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Quest Editor
The Darkstone Quest Editor supports adding or editing monsters, NPCs, buildings and quests.
Journey in Uma addon
Journey in Uma is an official quest pack built with the Quest Editor.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/320320/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/320320/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Windowed
Instructions |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Swedish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | Not supported (Steam store page is incorrect).[1] | |||
LAN play | 2 | Co-op |
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Online play | 2 | Co-op |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Direct IP |
Issues fixed
Broken graphics on AMD graphics cards
- 3D elements are broken on AMD drivers newer than Catalyst 13.1.[2][3] The
-sortbyz
command line argument will fix some issues but others remain.[4]
Instructions |
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Broken interface in windowed mode
- Setting 32-bit color mode fixes the windowed mode interface.[5]
Instructions |
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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.
Instructions |
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | |
Processor (CPU) | Pentium 233 MHz MMX (or AMD equivalent) | |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 170 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 4 MB Direct3D |
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 (320320) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Local coop :: Darkstone General Discussions
- ↑ Game does not work, Cannot send support ticket either...., page 1 - Forum - GOG.com
- ↑ Latest ATI drivers have broken some GOG games on Win7 (info inside), page 1 - Forum - GOG.com
- ↑ Exhaustive List of Command Line Parameters, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com
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