Difference between revisions of "The Longest Journey"
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3) Now we need to get to the preferences file - this is kept in a user specific directory. As a shortcut to get to where it's stored enter <code>%APPDATA%\The Longest Journey</code> into a Run box (Start menu > Run). | 3) Now we need to get to the preferences file - this is kept in a user specific directory. As a shortcut to get to where it's stored enter <code>%APPDATA%\The Longest Journey</code> into a Run box (Start menu > Run). | ||
| − | 4)Open the <code>Preferences.ini</code> file with Notepad. | + | 4) Open the <code>Preferences.ini</code> file with Notepad. |
| − | 5)Under the section that starts with <code>[DirectX]</code> add or change the following settings: | + | 5) Under the section that starts with <code>[DirectX]</code> add or change the following settings: |
:<code>bool_IsDoubleBuffer=0</code> | :<code>bool_IsDoubleBuffer=0</code> | ||
:<code>bool_UseHardware=0</code> | :<code>bool_UseHardware=0</code> | ||
Revision as of 23:03, 1 August 2012
Key Points
- Performance is fairly poor on modern operating systems, with multiple issues with the way that the game window is rendered and movie compatibility.
- Fixes listed on this article make the game playable, but the experience is relatively unfriendly.
Related Links
Windows
Availability
Retail
- 4 CD-ROMs, a 2 CD as well as a DVD re-release has been made.[1]
Steam And GOG.com
- Both versions of the game have been patched for Windows 7 compatibility
- Both require major tweaking in order to be user-friendly.
System Requirements
Video Settings
Template:Eee Windowed
Template:Right No native option to run in windowed.
- Game only runs at resolution at 640x480 (whether fullscreen or windowed)
- Game window cannot be moved or manipulated, and there are no fixes for this issue.
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Save Game Location
Cloud Syncing
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Issues
Template:Eee Issue: Movie And Graphics Problems
Template:Right Issue with not being able to view the Bink encoded movies. Template:Right Issue with not being able to display a game window (black screen).
- The two listed fixes work for most people, but others have persistent problems and cannot get the game to work.
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Template:Eee Issue: Police Station
- On some graphics cards, the game will crash upon entering the Police Station.
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