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== Making it work ==
 
== Making it work ==
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*patch to [http://nlt-hilfe.crystals-dsa-foren.de/download.php the latest version], if possible
 
*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.

Revision as of 11:01, 6 January 2009

Realms of Arkania: Shadows over Riva
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 Unknown
Links Compatibility List
Commands
Executable RIVA.EXE
Installer N/A
Setup SOUND.BAT
DOS Extender
DOS4GW.EXE Unknown
Works with DOS32A N/A

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
  • Make sure to use the CALL DOS keyword to execute the batch file(s) in order to have the DOSBox -exit switch 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.