Difference between revisions of "Titan Quest"
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Classical, Fantasy }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Classical, Fantasy }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Titan Quest }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Titan Quest }} | ||
+ | |official site= http://www.titanquestgame.com/ | ||
|steam appid = 4540 | |steam appid = 4540 | ||
|steam appid side = 4550 | |steam appid side = 4550 | ||
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
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{{ii}} [[Titan Quest Anniversary Edition]] has a working multiplayer and is free to anyone registers a Steam copy of Titan Quest. | {{ii}} [[Titan Quest Anniversary Edition]] has a working multiplayer and is free to anyone registers a Steam copy of Titan Quest. | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/4540/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/4540/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
− | + | {{ii}} The '''Gold Edition''' includes the base game and the Immortal Throne expansion. | |
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{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
{{DLC/row| Immortal Throne | | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Immortal Throne | | Windows }} | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
− | === | + | ===Official patch=== |
− | + | {{ii}} The latest official patch for the base game is 1.30r2, available [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/4402/7/ here]. | |
+ | {{ii}} The Immortal Throne expansion did not receive official patches. | ||
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+ | ===Unofficial patch 1.17a=== | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/4403/7/33903 Download mirror] | ||
{{ii}} Already included with some mods, strongly advised. It fixes many bugs and technical issues left in the game. Immortal Throne expansion is mandatory. | {{ii}} Already included with some mods, strongly advised. It fixes many bugs and technical issues left in the game. Immortal Throne expansion is mandatory. | ||
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{{ii}} Do not save the patch in the original Titan Quest folder. | {{ii}} Do not save the patch in the original Titan Quest folder. | ||
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− | + | ===[http://tq.soulseekkor.com/downloads.html TQ Defiler]=== | |
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{{++}} Can fix the RNG, slow casting and the socket error | {{++}} Can fix the RNG, slow casting and the socket error | ||
− | {{ii}} A versatile program with built-in mods, intro skip | + | {{ii}} A versatile program with built-in mods, intro skip option and a character editor (either to fix/restore broken characters or to cheat). |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Make TQDefiler to work with just base game|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/4540/discussions/0/846940248432099699/ How to mod the Steam version with TQDefiler!!!!! - Steam community discussions]</ref>|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Make TQDefiler to work with just the base game|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/4540/discussions/0/846940248432099699/ How to mod the Steam version with TQDefiler!!!!! - Steam community discussions]</ref>|fix= |
# Download [http://www.soulseekkor.com/apps/tqdefiler/backups/Game130.zip game.dll] and extract it. | # Download [http://www.soulseekkor.com/apps/tqdefiler/backups/Game130.zip game.dll] and extract it. | ||
# Replace game.dll inside {{p|game}} with the downloaded one. | # Replace game.dll inside {{p|game}} with the downloaded one. | ||
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===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Delete, rename or move video files|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
*Rename, move or delete <code>{{p|game}}\Videos\</code> | *Rename, move or delete <code>{{p|game}}\Videos\</code> | ||
− | * | + | *Alternatively, you can use [[#TQ Defiler|TQ Defiler]] |
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==Audio== | ==Audio== | ||
− | {{Image|titanquest audio settings.jpg| | + | {{Image|titanquest audio settings.jpg|Audio settings.}} |
{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = German language only available in Germany. | + | |notes = German language only available in Germany. Low violence version. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | === | + | ===Unofficial patch multiplayer fragmentation=== |
− | Players with the | + | Players with the unofficial patch installed can connect only with others that also have it. |
− | + | ===Error obtaining server list=== | |
There may be an error with searching and joining multiplayer games online through Steam. The error message indicated a problem with <code>.\common\gsPlatformSocket.c</code> with Expression <code>theSocket != INVALID_SOCKET</code>. | There may be an error with searching and joining multiplayer games online through Steam. The error message indicated a problem with <code>.\common\gsPlatformSocket.c</code> with Expression <code>theSocket != INVALID_SOCKET</code>. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Run the game as administrator|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game as administrator|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | * Steam must also have admin rights if game is | + | * Steam must also have admin rights if that version of the game is used |
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{{Fixbox|description=Keep pressing "I" when error occurs|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}}} | {{Fixbox|description=Keep pressing "I" when error occurs|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}}} | ||
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|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
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+ | ===Modifications=== | ||
+ | ====[http://www.moddb.com/mods/underlord Underlord]==== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Extensive mod that raises the level cap to 85 (from 75) and introduces new content as well as balance, making the game more difficult overall but close to its original style. 1.17a patch is embedded. | ||
+ | *[http://www.titanquest.net/tq-forum/threads/37194-WIP-UL-Primer Underlord Primer] provides a useful gameplay guide to Underlord for newcomers. | ||
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+ | ===Other utilities=== | ||
+ | ====[http://tq.soulseekkor.com/downloads.html TQ Vault]==== | ||
+ | Acts as an external, independent, shared inventory. You can create unlimited Vaults, each holding whichever items you put in them. Useful for creating collections of rare items or "twinking" (giving characters items found by other characters, generally from later parts of the game and higher quality). It also has some item-editing features, such as the ability to change a relic's completion bonus, clone items or complete sets. User's of the Steam version of Titan Quest cannot use this tool. Use will likely result in corruption of all characters edited by the program. | ||
===Middleware=== | ===Middleware=== |
Revision as of 16:27, 31 July 2022
Developers | |
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Iron Lore Entertainment | |
Demiurge Studios[1] | |
Publishers | |
THQ | |
Nordic Games | |
Engines | |
PathEngine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 26, 2006 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Genres | ARPG |
Themes | Classical, Fantasy |
Series | Titan Quest |
Titan Quest | |
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Titan Quest | 2006 |
Titan Quest Anniversary Edition | 2016 |
Titan Quest II | TBA |
Warnings
Key points
- Titan Quest Anniversary Edition has a working multiplayer and is free to anyone registers a Steam copy of Titan Quest.
General information
Availability
Version differences
- The Gold Edition includes the base game and the Immortal Throne expansion.
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Immortal Throne |
Essential improvements
Official patch
- The latest official patch for the base game is 1.30r2, available here.
- The Immortal Throne expansion did not receive official patches.
Unofficial patch 1.17a
- Download mirror
- Already included with some mods, strongly advised. It fixes many bugs and technical issues left in the game. Immortal Throne expansion is mandatory.
- Do not save the patch in the original Titan Quest folder.
TQ Defiler
- Can fix the RNG, slow casting and the socket error
- A versatile program with built-in mods, intro skip option and a character editor (either to fix/restore broken characters or to cheat).
Make TQDefiler to work with just the base game[2] |
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Skip intro videos
Delete, rename or move video files[citation needed] |
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Mix and match Steam and non-Steam original and expansion
Regedit original game filepath[3] |
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Regedit original game version[citation needed] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Titan Quest\ %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Titan Quest - Immortal Throne\ |
Steam | <path-to-game>\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/4540/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Titan Quest\ %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Titan Quest - Immortal Throne\ |
Steam | <path-to-game>\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/4540/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud | Use Titan Quest Anniversary Edition to sync save data. |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | Mouse cursor not captured. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | HUD does not scale up, and becomes very small. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | Use TQCam. | ||
Windowed | Mouse cursor not captured. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | This can be made to work using ShiftWindow. Works with Borderless Gaming, but Titan Quest interferes with Win+F6 hotkey. |
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Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | No frame rate or refresh rate cap.[4] | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
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 |
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Separate volume controls | Master, music, SFX, dialog | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | To use with German version see Englisches Sprachpaket. | |||
French | ||||
German | German language only available in Germany. Low violence version. | |||
Italian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Russian | Official localization by «Buka Entertainment» | |||
Russian | Fan translation by «SyS-team» |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 6 | Co-op |
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Online play | 6 | Co-op GameSpy features do not work. The Steam version has a beta update that resolves this.[5] |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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UDP | 42800, 42801 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. See here for an alternate and probably better adjusted profile. |
Issues fixed
Unofficial patch multiplayer fragmentation
Players with the unofficial patch installed can connect only with others that also have it.
Error obtaining server list
There may be an error with searching and joining multiplayer games online through Steam. The error message indicated a problem with .\common\gsPlatformSocket.c
with Expression theSocket != INVALID_SOCKET
.
Use TQ Defiler[citation needed] |
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Edit engine.dll[6] |
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Run the game as administrator[citation needed] |
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Keep pressing "I" when error occurs[citation needed] |
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'Tag not found'
If playing demo, set language to English[7] |
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tutorialTips = true displayDamage = false quickBuy = true itemComparison = true extraRollovers = true showMonsterLevelOnRollover= false masterVolume = 0.99 musicVolume = 0.99 effectsVolume = 0.99 dialogVolume = 0.99 ambientFrequency = medium fullscreen = true showTagErrors = true useArchives = true sendDebugMail = false showAssertMessages = false device = Direct3D playerVsPlayer = false forceSingleProcessorMode = true splashScreen = true language = English |
Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Modifications
Underlord
- Extensive mod that raises the level cap to 85 (from 75) and introduces new content as well as balance, making the game more difficult overall but close to its original style. 1.17a patch is embedded.
- Underlord Primer provides a useful gameplay guide to Underlord for newcomers.
Other utilities
TQ Vault
Acts as an external, independent, shared inventory. You can create unlimited Vaults, each holding whichever items you put in them. Useful for creating collections of rare items or "twinking" (giving characters items found by other characters, generally from later parts of the game and higher quality). It also has some item-editing features, such as the ability to change a relic's completion bonus, clone items or complete sets. User's of the Steam version of Titan Quest cannot use this tool. Use will likely result in corruption of all characters edited by the program.
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Multiplayer | GameSpy | GameSpy features do not work. The Steam version has a beta update that resolves this.[5] |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 2000 | XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 1.8 GHz AMD Athlon XP |
Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 3 ATI Radeon 8500 series 64 MB of VRAM Shader model 1.1 support |
Nvidia GeForce 6800 series ATI Radeon X800 series 128 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 (4540) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ [1] - last accessed on 2016-8-16
- ↑ How to mod the Steam version with TQDefiler!!!!! - Steam community discussions
- ↑ "Titan Quest Immortal Throne needs to update original Titan Quest files" Error - Titan Quest forum
- ↑ New 120Hz Games Report
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 BETA Patch Multiplayer is back & Renderer Improvements - UPDATE #2 Available :: Titan Quest: Immortal Throne General Discussions
- ↑ Fixing Titan Quest on Steam « Rick’s Game Stuff
- ↑ [FiX] Tag Not Found - Titan Quest forum