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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| − | === 1.11 Patch === | + | ===1.11 Patch=== |
The 1.11 Patch fixes several bugs and adds some mouse options, and can be downloaded [http://www.ubi.com/US/Downloads/Info.aspx?dlId=62 directly from Ubisoft]. The GOG.com and Steam versions already have this patch. | The 1.11 Patch fixes several bugs and adds some mouse options, and can be downloaded [http://www.ubi.com/US/Downloads/Info.aspx?dlId=62 directly from Ubisoft]. The GOG.com and Steam versions already have this patch. | ||
| − | === Play on Linux === | + | ===Play on Linux=== |
The only way to run the game on Linux is through Wine. It works fine after installing [http://www.free-codecs.com/download_soft.php?d=5794&s=188 These video Codecs]. Installing the codecs will "fail", but the game will run fine after that. | The only way to run the game on Linux is through Wine. It works fine after installing [http://www.free-codecs.com/download_soft.php?d=5794&s=188 These video Codecs]. Installing the codecs will "fail", but the game will run fine after that. | ||
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|oculus rift = unknown | |oculus rift = unknown | ||
|oculus rift notes = | |oculus rift notes = | ||
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|color blind = false | |color blind = false | ||
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| − | == Issues fixed == | + | ==Issues fixed== |
| − | === Crash on startup === | + | ===Crash on startup=== |
The original disc version of the game usually tends to crash on startup when run by a newer OS. This isn't permanent though, and can be fixed by opening and closing the game a few dozen times. | The original disc version of the game usually tends to crash on startup when run by a newer OS. This isn't permanent though, and can be fixed by opening and closing the game a few dozen times. | ||
| − | === Link book videos display solid white & general instability === | + | ===Link book videos display solid white & general instability=== |
The Steam version of the game on Windows 7(possibly others though unconfirmed) displays the videos of the game's link books as solid white and the game has major slowdown and crashes quite frequently. The solution for this is to navigate to "Steam\steamapps\common\Real Myst", and right click "RealMyst.exe" selecting properties. Go to the compatibility tab, and check "Run this program as an administrator", and "Run this program in compatibility mode for", finally selecting "Windows XP (Service Pack 3)" in the drop down. | The Steam version of the game on Windows 7(possibly others though unconfirmed) displays the videos of the game's link books as solid white and the game has major slowdown and crashes quite frequently. The solution for this is to navigate to "Steam\steamapps\common\Real Myst", and right click "RealMyst.exe" selecting properties. Go to the compatibility tab, and check "Run this program as an administrator", and "Run this program in compatibility mode for", finally selecting "Windows XP (Service Pack 3)" in the drop down. | ||
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|minOS = XP | |minOS = XP | ||
|minCPU = 500mhz Pentium 3 or greater | |minCPU = 500mhz Pentium 3 or greater | ||
| − | |minmem = | + | |minmem = 256 MB |
| − | |minHD = 650+MB | + | |minHD = 650+MB |
| − | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = |
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|minmem = 64 MB | |minmem = 64 MB | ||
|recmem = 128 MB | |recmem = 128 MB | ||
| − | |minHD = 300 MB | + | |minHD = 300 MB |
| − | |minGPU = 16 MB | + | |minGPU = |
| + | |minVRAM = 16 MB | ||
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{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
Revision as of 23:11, 29 January 2014
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Cyan Worlds | |
| Sunsoft | |
| Publishers | |
| Ubisoft | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | November 15, 2000 |
| Mac OS (Classic) | April 10, 2002 |
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| ⤏ Go to series page | |
| Myst | 1993 |
| Riven | 1997 |
| realMyst | 2000 |
| Myst III: Exile | 2001 |
| Uru: Ages Beyond Myst | 2003 |
| Myst IV: Revelation | 2004 |
| Myst V: End of Ages | 2005 |
| Myst Online: Uru Live | 2007 |
| realMyst: Masterpiece Edition | 2014 |
| Myst (2021) | 2021 |
| Riven (2024) | 2024 |
Availability
Essential improvements
1.11 Patch
The 1.11 Patch fixes several bugs and adds some mouse options, and can be downloaded directly from Ubisoft. The GOG.com and Steam versions already have this patch.
Play on Linux
The only way to run the game on Linux is through Wine. It works fine after installing These video Codecs. Installing the codecs will "fail", but the game will run fine after that.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/63600/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/63600/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Cloud |
Video settings
File:RealMyst BasicSettings.PNG
General settings.
File:RealMyst ExpertSettings.PNG
Advanced settings.
Input settings
Audio settings
Issues fixed
Crash on startup
The original disc version of the game usually tends to crash on startup when run by a newer OS. This isn't permanent though, and can be fixed by opening and closing the game a few dozen times.
Link book videos display solid white & general instability
The Steam version of the game on Windows 7(possibly others though unconfirmed) displays the videos of the game's link books as solid white and the game has major slowdown and crashes quite frequently. The solution for this is to navigate to "Steam\steamapps\common\Real Myst", and right click "RealMyst.exe" selecting properties. Go to the compatibility tab, and check "Run this program as an administrator", and "Run this program in compatibility mode for", finally selecting "Windows XP (Service Pack 3)" in the drop down.
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | XP | |
| Processor (CPU) | 500mhz Pentium 3 or greater | |
| System memory (RAM) | ||
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 650+MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | DirectX 9.0c compatible | |
| Mac OS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | Mac OS 8.6 | 10.1 |
| Processor (CPU) | PowerPC 300Mhz | 1Ghz Intel |
| System memory (RAM) | ||
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 300 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 16 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 (63600) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.