Difference between revisions of "Summoner"
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Graphsim Entertainment|Mac OS|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.macworld.com/article/165255/graphsim-3.html|title=GraphSim to publish Summoner, Red Faction <nowiki>|</nowiki> Macworld|date=2023-05-31}}</ref>}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Graphsim Entertainment|Mac OS|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.macworld.com/article/165255/graphsim-3.html|title=GraphSim to publish Summoner, Red Faction <nowiki>|</nowiki> Macworld|date=2023-05-31}}</ref>}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/engine|CTG|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://twitter.com/ | + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|CTG|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://twitter.com/DSVolition/status/1374767150209101832|title=Volition on X|date=2023-10-16|snippet=It's our own in-house engine that we call CTG after our Core Technology Group.}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://twitter.com/DSVolition/status/1374785513857646592/|title=Volition on X|date=2023-10-16|snippet=It's been updated and changed over the years, but certain aspects of the engine like slew mode have been the same since the Freespace days.}}</ref>}} |
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 20, 2001|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040612054843/http://www.thq.com/Corporate/PressReleases/press-278.asp|title=PR - 03/20/01 - THQ SHIPS SUMMONER FOR PC (retrieved)|date=2023-05-20}}</ref>}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 20, 2001|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040612054843/http://www.thq.com/Corporate/PressReleases/press-278.asp|title=PR - 03/20/01 - THQ SHIPS SUMMONER FOR PC (retrieved)|date=2023-05-20}}</ref>}} | ||
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|steam appid = 275570 | |steam appid = 275570 | ||
|gogcom id = 1207660823 | |gogcom id = 1207660823 | ||
− | |official site= https:// | + | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20040831001612/http://www.summoner.com/ |
|hltb = 9314 | |hltb = 9314 | ||
|lutris = summoner | |lutris = summoner | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Video card detection not working in launcher=== | ===Video card detection not working in launcher=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Set the [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] of {{File|{{P|Game}}\Summoner.exe}} to <code>Windows XP Service Pack 3</code>|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set the [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] of {{File|{{P|Game}}\Summoner.exe}} to <code>Windows XP Service Pack 3</code>|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mystyle48|date=2022-09-05}}</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
===Better performance on modern systems=== | ===Better performance on modern systems=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo 2 Wrapper|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/summoner/optional_solution_for_modern_systems|title=Optional solution for modern systems|date= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo 2 Wrapper|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/summoner/optional_solution_for_modern_systems|title=Optional solution for modern systems, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=2023-10-17}}</ref>|fix= |
# Download [http://dege.freeweb.hu/ dgVoodoo 2]. | # Download [http://dege.freeweb.hu/ dgVoodoo 2]. | ||
# Copy dgVoodooCpl.exe | # Copy dgVoodooCpl.exe |
Revision as of 23:08, 17 October 2023
Developers | |
---|---|
Volition | |
Mac OS (Classic) | Graphsim Entertainment |
Publishers | |
Original | THQ |
Current | THQ Nordic |
Mac OS | Graphsim Entertainment[1] |
Engines | |
CTG[2][3] | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 20, 2001[4] |
Mac OS (Classic) | June 29, 2001[5] |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 78 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Continuous turn-based |
Perspectives | Third-person, Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | RPG |
Themes | Fantasy |
Summoner is a singleplayer and multiplayer third-person and bird's-eye view RPG game.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
Green Man Gaming |
- A demo is available.
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest version is v1.40. Digital distributions are up-to-date.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Volition\Summoner <path-to-game>\summoner.cfg[Note 1] |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/275570/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\savegame\[Note 1] |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/275570/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Use Timeslip's Summoner patch for high/widescreen resolutions. However, this displaces the menus. Not compatible with German version.[6] | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | Use Timeslip's Summoner patch. | ||
4K Ultra HD | Use Timeslip's Summoner patch. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Exceeding 60 FPS increases game speed. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | May require DirectSound3D restoration software. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | EAX 2.0. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
German | ||||
Russian | Pirate translation (Fargus) Audio and Subtitle Download |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 4 | Co-op |
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Online play | 4 | Co-op The official multiplayer service was shut down. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
vorpX | Z3D User created game profile, (Glide !!) see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Issues fixed
Video card detection not working in launcher
Set the compatibility mode of <path-to-game>\Summoner.exe to Windows XP Service Pack 3 [7]
|
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Better performance on modern systems
Use dgVoodoo 2 Wrapper[8] |
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|
Missing mouse and/or incomplete in-game rendering
Set the compatibility mode of <path-to-game>\Summoner.exe to Windows XP Service Pack 3 [9]
|
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Game runs too fast
Enable Vsync in options game and set monitor on 60hz[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 7 | |
OpenGL | Mac OS only. | |
Glide | 2.4 |
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Cutscenes | Bink Video | 1.0x |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum[10] | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98, ME | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 400 MHz AMD K6-2 400 MHz |
Intel Pentium III 500 MHz AMD K6-2 500 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | 128 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 800 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 3dfx Voodoo2 4 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.0 compatible | 3dfx Voodoo3 Nvidia RIVA TNT2 |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX compatible | EAX compatible |
Other | 4x CD-ROM drive |
Mac OS | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum[11][12] | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 8.6 | |
Processor (CPU) | PowerPC G3 300 MHz PowerPC G4 300 MHz |
PowerPC G3 400 MHz PowerPC G4 400 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | 128 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 800 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 6 MB of VRAM OpenGL 1.2.1 compatible | 16 MB of VRAM |
Other | 8x CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 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 (275570) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ GraphSim to publish Summoner, Red Faction | Macworld - last accessed on 2023-05-31
- ↑ Volition on X - last accessed on 2023-10-16
- "It's our own in-house engine that we call CTG after our Core Technology Group."
- ↑ Volition on X - last accessed on 2023-10-16
- "It's been updated and changed over the years, but certain aspects of the engine like slew mode have been the same since the Freespace days."
- ↑ PR - 03/20/01 - THQ SHIPS SUMMONER FOR PC (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-05-20
- ↑ Summoner for Mac Shipping! (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-07-04
- ↑ Summoner Patch (by Timeslip), page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on 2023-05-20
- ↑ Verified by User:Mystyle48 on 2022-09-05
- ↑ Optional solution for modern systems, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on 2023-10-17
- ↑ can't play help :: Summoner General Discussions - last accessed on 2023-05-20
- ↑ Summoner PC Manual - last accessed on 2023-05-31
- ↑ sumnr-features (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-05-20
- ↑ support-faq-smnr (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-06-02