Difference between revisions of "Evil Genius"
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]]. | ||
# Open {{File|concept.cfg}} with a text editor. | # Open {{File|concept.cfg}} with a text editor. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
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# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/509-universal-resolution-changer/ Universal Resolution Changer] and extract it to <code>{{p|game}}\ReleaseExe</code> | # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/509-universal-resolution-changer/ Universal Resolution Changer] and extract it to <code>{{p|game}}\ReleaseExe</code> | ||
# Open <code>resolution.ini</code> and set the desired values. | # Open <code>resolution.ini</code> and set the desired values. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
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# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/509-universal-resolution-changer/ Universal Resolution Changer] and extract it to <code>{{p|game}}\ReleaseExe</code> | # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/509-universal-resolution-changer/ Universal Resolution Changer] and extract it to <code>{{p|game}}\ReleaseExe</code> | ||
# Open <code>resolution.ini</code> and look for the line <code>Windowed</code>, then change it to <code>Windowed=1</code> | # Open <code>resolution.ini</code> and look for the line <code>Windowed</code>, then change it to <code>Windowed=1</code> | ||
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===Crash when pushing the research button=== | ===Crash when pushing the research button=== | ||
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# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\DynamicResources\Layouts\</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\DynamicResources\Layouts\</code> | ||
# Open the desired save game with a text editor. | # Open the desired save game with a text editor. | ||
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===Enabling speech on the German version=== | ===Enabling speech on the German version=== | ||
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]]. | ||
# Open {{File|concept.cfg}}. | # Open {{File|concept.cfg}}. | ||
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===The Direct3D device has a non-zero reference=== | ===The Direct3D device has a non-zero reference=== | ||
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]]. | ||
# Delete {{File|Current.opt}}. | # Delete {{File|Current.opt}}. | ||
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===Generic Application Error=== | ===Generic Application Error=== | ||
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* Download and run the [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=35 Windows DirectX End-User Runtime Web Installer]. | * Download and run the [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=35 Windows DirectX End-User Runtime Web Installer]. | ||
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===Missing grass (Windows 8)=== | ===Missing grass (Windows 8)=== | ||
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# Go to the <code>{{p|game}}\ReleaseExe\</code> folder and find <code>EvilGeniusExeStub-Release.exe</code> | # Go to the <code>{{p|game}}\ReleaseExe\</code> folder and find <code>EvilGeniusExeStub-Release.exe</code> | ||
# See [[Windows Compatibility Mode]]. | # See [[Windows Compatibility Mode]]. | ||
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==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
===Enabling the developer console=== | ===Enabling the developer console=== | ||
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]]. | ||
# Open {{File|Default.ksb}} and {{File|Current.ksb}} with a text editor. | # Open {{File|Default.ksb}} and {{File|Current.ksb}} with a text editor. | ||
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===Increased Camera Zoom=== | ===Increased Camera Zoom=== | ||
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]]. | ||
# Open {{File|concept.cfg}} with a text editor. | # Open {{File|concept.cfg}} with a text editor. | ||
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{{--}} By default on Windows this file is created into the main drive. | {{--}} By default on Windows this file is created into the main drive. | ||
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]]. | ||
# Open {{File|concept.cfg}}. | # Open {{File|concept.cfg}}. |
Revision as of 08:54, 22 November 2017
Developers | |
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Elixir Studios | |
Publishers | |
Sierra Entertainment | |
Rebellion Developments | |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 28, 2004 |
macOS (OS X) | May 9, 2013[1] |
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Developer website | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Steam |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Skip Intro[2] |
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StartupState=1 CopyrightScreenDuration=0 |
Patches
PCGamingWiki Patch
- Contains all the official fixes and most tweaks, new fixes, along with the extra bonus content.
Official 1.01
- The official patch for the game released by Elixir Studios.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/rowTemplate: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/rowTemplate: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
Widescreen resolution[citation needed] |
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Windowed
Through the resolution changer[citation needed] |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | See Enabling speech on the German version. | |||
Italian | A text translation is available here. | |||
Spanish |
Issues fixed
- This is caused by the Windows region format setting being set to English (UK).
Crash when pushing the research button
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Enabling speech on the German version
Instructions[citation needed] |
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[Sound] PlayFeedback=true PlayNewsflashes=true |
The Direct3D device has a non-zero reference
Deleteting configuration file[citation needed] |
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Generic Application Error
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Missing grass (Windows 8)
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Playtime not being tracked (Steam)
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Other information
Enabling the developer console
Instructions[citation needed] |
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ToggleDebugCommands:Ctrl+D Notes |
Increased Camera Zoom
Instructions[citation needed] |
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[GameCamera] MaxHeight=65.0 |
Changing the default Debug.log location
- By default on Windows this file is created into the main drive.
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Debug output log file=YourPath |
Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98SE | ME, 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 800 MHz | Intel Pentium IV 1.5 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 256 MB |
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.