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{{mm}} [http://www.evilplanet.com Evil Planet Community Site]
 
{{mm}} [http://www.evilplanet.com Evil Planet Community Site]
  
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=Windows=
 
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability Table|
 
{{Availability Table|
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'''Downloads:'''
 
'''Downloads:'''
 
* Download the patch here:
 
* Download the patch here:
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*: http://www.fileplanet.com/147567/download/Evil-Genius-v1.1-Patch
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** http://www.fileplanet.com/147567/download/Evil-Genius-v1.1-Patch
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*: http://www.gamershell.com/download_7517.shtml
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** http://www.gamershell.com/download_7517.shtml
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*: http://browse.files.filefront.com/Evil+Genius+Official+Patches/;1323717;/browsefiles.html
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** http://browse.files.filefront.com/Evil+Genius+Official+Patches/;1323717;/browsefiles.html
 
* Download the bonus CD here:  
 
* Download the bonus CD here:  
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*: http://www.strategyinformer.com/pc/evilgenius/other/26857.html
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** http://www.strategyinformer.com/pc/evilgenius/other/26857.html
 
* Download the unofficial patch here:  
 
* Download the unofficial patch here:  
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*: http://wiki.n1nj4.com/index.php?title=Unofficial_Patch
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** http://wiki.n1nj4.com/index.php?title=Unofficial_Patch
 
* Download the resolution fix here:
 
* Download the resolution fix here:
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*: http://www.mediafire.com/?noudtydiqmy
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** http://www.mediafire.com/?noudtydiqmy
  
 
'''Instructions:'''
 
'''Instructions:'''
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Instructions}}
 
# Install the game using Steam
 
# Install the game using Steam
 
# Run the patch-installation, but chose a different direction, not the Evil Genius one. I used for example my Desktop
 
# Run the patch-installation, but chose a different direction, not the Evil Genius one. I used for example my Desktop
 
# Copy all files, EXCEPT, the <code>\ReleaseExe\EvilGeniusExeStub-Release.exe</code> from the temp folder where you installed the patch.
 
# Copy all files, EXCEPT, the <code>\ReleaseExe\EvilGeniusExeStub-Release.exe</code> from the temp folder where you installed the patch.
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# Paste this into your Evil Genius folder: <code><DriveLetter>:/Program Files/Steam/steamapps/common/evil genius/</code>
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# Paste this into your Evil Genius folder: <code>Steam/steamapps/common/evil genius</code>
 
# Run the Bonus CD and install normally on your Evil Genius installation folder.
 
# Run the Bonus CD and install normally on your Evil Genius installation folder.
 
# Run the unofficial patch and install normally on your Evil Genius installation folder.
 
# Run the unofficial patch and install normally on your Evil Genius installation folder.
 
# Edit the unreschanger .ini file to your height/width, and then move the .ini and .dll files to the <code>Evil Genius/ReleaseExe/</code> folder
 
# Edit the unreschanger .ini file to your height/width, and then move the .ini and .dll files to the <code>Evil Genius/ReleaseExe/</code> folder
 
# Run the game
 
# Run the game
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}}
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===Skip Intro===
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Skip Intro}}
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# Navigate to the folder<ref>http://www.gog.com/en/forum/evil_genius/quick_guide_on_how_to_skip_the_intro</ref> <code>DynamicResources/Config</code> in Evil Genius directory.
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# open up <code>concept.cfg</code> with notepad.
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# Find: <code>[State]</code> and then change: <code>StartupState=0</code> to <code>StartupState=1</code>
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# To skip the copyright screen scroll to <code>[Transitions]</code> and change <code>CopyrightScreenDuration=10</code> to <code>0.</code>
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}}
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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}}
 
}}
  
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== Skip Cutscenes ==
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=== [[Save game cloud syncing]] ===
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Go to the folder:<ref>http://www.gog.com/en/forum/evil_genius/quick_guide_on_how_to_skip_the_intro</ref>
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{{Save Game Cloud Syncing
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|steam_cloud            =false
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|steam_cloud_notes      =
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|origin                =
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|origin_notes          =
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|uplay                  =
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|uplay_notes            =
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|gamesave_manager      =true
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|gamesave_manager_notes =
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|gamestow              =true
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|gamestow_notes        =
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|synctocloud            =
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|synctocloud_notes      =
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|square_enix            =
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|square_enix_notes      =
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}}
  
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<code>DynamicResources/Config/</code>
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==Video settings==
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<!-- [[File:game_settings.png|290px|right|thumb|General settings.]] -->
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{{Video Settings
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|wsgf_link                  =http://www.wsgf.org/dr/evil-genius
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|widescreen_wsgf_award      =limited
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|multimonitor_wsgf_award    =limited
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|widescreen_resolution      =hackable
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|widescreen_resolution_notes=See [[#Widescreen Resolutions|Widescreen Resolutions]]
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|multimonitor              =hackable
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|multimonitor_notes        =
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|fov                        =unknown
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|fov_notes                  =
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|windowed                  =unknown
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|windowed_notes            =
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|borderless_windowed        =unknown
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|borderless_windowed_notes  =
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|anisotropic                =unknown
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|anisotropic_notes          =
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|antialiasing              =unknown
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|antialiasing_notes        =
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|vsync                      =unknown
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|vsync_notes                =
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}}
  
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Now open up <code>concept.cfg</code> with notepad.
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=== Widescreen Resolutions ===
  
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To skip the intro movie find: [State] and then change:
 
  
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<code>StartupState=0 to 1</code>
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Widescreen Resolutions}}
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# Download [http://www.wsgf.org/f/u/contrib/dr/257/hacks/universalreschanger2.zip Racer_S's universal res changer].
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# Extract to folder where the games .exe is located.
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# Open <code>resolution.ini</code> and change the resolution to your desired resolution.
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# Start the game
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}}
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==Input settings==
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{{Input Settings
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|key_remap                  =unknown
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|key_remap_notes            =
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|acceleration_option        =unknown
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|acceleration_option_notes  =
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|controller_support        =unknown
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|controller_support_notes  =
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}}
  
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To skip the copyright screen scroll to: [Transitions] and then change:
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==Audio settings==
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{{Audio settings
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<code>CopyrightScreenDuration=10 to 0.</code>
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|separate volume            =unknown
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|separate volume notes      =
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|surround sound              =unknown
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|surround sound notes        =
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|subtitles                  =unknown
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|subtitles notes            =
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|closed captions            =unknown
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|closed captions notes      =
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|mute on focus lost          =unknown
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|mute on focus lost notes    =
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|eax support                =
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|eax support notes          =
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}}
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
 
{{System Requirements
 
{{System Requirements
 
|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
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|minOS = Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP
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|minOS = 98SE/Me/2000/XP
 
|minproc = Pentium III 800 MHz
 
|minproc = Pentium III 800 MHz
 
|recproc = Pentium 4 1.5 GHz
 
|recproc = Pentium 4 1.5 GHz
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|recGPU = 64MB nVidia GeForce 3
 
|recGPU = 64MB nVidia GeForce 3
 
}}
 
}}
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= Mac & Linux =
 
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Evil Genius can be run on [[Wikipedia:Macintosh|Mac]] and [[Wikipedia:Linux|Linux]] using [[Wikipedia:Wine (software)|Wine]] - the [http://appdb.winehq.org/objectManager.php?sClass=application&iId=2131 existing skin] holds a platinum rating on WineHQ, and unless errors are found when you try it out, the latest Wine engine should suffice.
 
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== Widescreen fix ==
 
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In addition to the [[#gamefix]] instructions for Windows, Wine users should take a few additional steps:
 
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# Download V1 of the unreschanger patch:
 
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#: http://wsgfmedia.com/uploads/paddywak/screenshots/justcause/ureschanger.zip
 
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#: (If you use V2 then the minion icons in the World Domination screen will be far too large)
 
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# Edit resolution.ini to use the resolution you want.
 
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# Place the d3d9.dll and resolution.ini files in the <code>/evil genius/ReleaseExe/</code> folder as normal
 
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# Run the program winecfg
 
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# Select the Libraries tab.
 
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# In the new overrides for library drop down list select d3d9.
 
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# Click the Add" button. This will add the override d3d9 (native, builtin).
 
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# Click OK.
 
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# Launch the game normally (via Steam)
 
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#: The first time you set this up and run the game it may crash during launch. The second and future times you launch the game it should work.
 
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'''Note: if applying the unreschanger fix, use your exact screen resolution or your game will crash with an error window mentioning Direct3D.'''
 
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=== Splash screen crash ===
 
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Some Wine users find the ''unreschanger'' widescreen fix unworkable, and after installing an error window appears at the splash screen. In some cases, this can be fixed by re-installing <code>d3dx9</code> through winetricks, but this is not a universal solution. Also ensure your specified resolution is exactly identical to your current screen resolution.
 
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}
  
 
[[Category:Windows]]
 
[[Category:Windows]]

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Template:Infobox General information

Evil Planet Community Site

Availability

Template:Availability Table

Patches

Official Patches

  • v1.01 (EU/US) is 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. Fixes in v1.01 included the following[1]:
    • Multiple crash bugs resolved
    • Minor scripting fixes
    • Fixes to researchable items
    • Object and menu item name changes
    • General bug fixes

Unofficial Patches

  • v1.1 (US) is an unofficial fan patch collated by Evil Planet user "walking fishy". Although designed for the US release, most game elements introduced should function with European versions of the game[2]. The patch improves upon many game elements that had previously frustrated players, including the following (further detail can be found on the Evil Planet Wiki):
    • Improved henchman stats and reduced Act of Infamy times
    • Hotel exclusive rooms now available to build elsewhere
    • Some exterior objects may now be built inside
    • Loot items carry over to second island
    • Other requested fan features and bug fixes
  • The Unofficial Steam Patch (US/EU) is a fan patch developed by Steam user "LennardF1989" for the Steam version of the game. It includes many of the fixes and improvements from the US and EU official patch, as well as the unofficial v1.1 patch, and the content included on the Bonus CD, which is freely available on the internet.

Fully updating and improving the game

Following these steps should update your game as fully as possible, implementing the official patch, the unofficial improvement patch, the Bonus CD content and native resolution fix.

Downloads:

Instructions:

Instructions

Skip Intro

Instructions

Game data

Template:Game Location Table

Save game cloud syncing

Template:Save Game Cloud Syncing

Video settings

Template:Video Settings

Widescreen Resolutions

Instructions

Input settings

Template:Input Settings

Audio settings

Template:Audio settings

System requirements

Template:System Requirements


References