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|version=[[Version0.72|0.72]] | |version=[[Version0.72|0.72]] | ||
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|status=Perfect | |status=Perfect | ||
|id=1722 | |id=1722 | ||
|executable='''RIVA.EXE''' | |executable='''RIVA.EXE''' | ||
| − | |setup='''SOUND.BAT'''}} | + | |installer='''INSTALL.EXE''' |
| + | |setup='''SOUND.BAT''' | ||
| + | |dos4gw=Externally | ||
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'''Realms of Arkania: Shadows over Riva''' is a computer role playing game based on the German RPG system Das Schwarze Auge by Attic Entertainment Software. The original German version of the game (German title: Das Schwarze Auge: Schatten über Riva) was released in December 1996. Sir-Tech released the English version in 1997. | '''Realms of Arkania: Shadows over Riva''' is a computer role playing game based on the German RPG system Das Schwarze Auge by Attic Entertainment Software. The original German version of the game (German title: Das Schwarze Auge: Schatten über Riva) was released in December 1996. Sir-Tech released the English version in 1997. | ||
== Making it work == | == Making it work == | ||
| + | *patch to [http://nlt-hilfe.crystals-dsa-foren.de/download.php the latest version], if possible | ||
| + | **the German v1.00 is plagued by a few gamestopping bugs, the v1.12 patch is mandatory | ||
*Make sure to use the <code>[[CALL]]</code> DOS keyword to execute the batch file(s) in order to have the DOSBox <code>[[-exit]]</code> switch working. | *Make sure to use the <code>[[CALL]]</code> DOS keyword to execute the batch file(s) in order to have the DOSBox <code>[[-exit]]</code> switch working. | ||
*Using the German keyboard layout (<code>[[dosbox.conf]] [dos] [[keyboardlayout]]=gr</code>) along the German language version of the game is mandatory: one of the puzzles requires the player to type the character "Ä". | *Using the German keyboard layout (<code>[[dosbox.conf]] [dos] [[keyboardlayout]]=gr</code>) along the German language version of the game is mandatory: one of the puzzles requires the player to type the character "Ä". | ||
*When using a CD image you must use the bin/cue format, the game will not recognize the CD without the audio tracks. | *When using a CD image you must use the bin/cue format, the game will not recognize the CD without the audio tracks. | ||
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Latest revision as of 07:44, 13 December 2012
| Realms of Arkania: Shadows over Riva | |
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| Developer | Attic Entertainment Software/Fantasy Productions |
| Publisher | Schmidt-Spiele/TopWare or Sir-Tech/U.S. Gold |
| Released | December 1996 or 1997 |
| Status | Perfect |
| Tested on | 0.72 |
| Tested game version | 1.12 (patched German version) 1.01 (English version) |
| Links | Compatibility List |
Commands
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| Executable | RIVA.EXE |
| Installer | INSTALL.EXE |
| Setup | SOUND.BAT |
DOS Extender
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| DOS4GW.EXE | Externally |
| Works with DOS32A | Yes |
Realms of Arkania: Shadows over Riva is a computer role playing game based on the German RPG system Das Schwarze Auge by Attic Entertainment Software. The original German version of the game (German title: Das Schwarze Auge: Schatten über Riva) was released in December 1996. Sir-Tech released the English version in 1997.
Making it work
- patch to the latest version, if possible
- the German v1.00 is plagued by a few gamestopping bugs, the v1.12 patch is mandatory
- Make sure to use the
CALLDOS keyword to execute the batch file(s) in order to have the DOSBox-exitswitch working. - Using the German keyboard layout (
dosbox.conf [dos] keyboardlayout=gr) along the German language version of the game is mandatory: one of the puzzles requires the player to type the character "Ä". - When using a CD image you must use the bin/cue format, the game will not recognize the CD without the audio tracks.
