The great wizard Galdryn of the Meadows has been vanquished by a deadly conspiracy within the Circle of Mages. His chief ally, Lord Davenmor, now struggles to save his kingdom from the dark forces of the conspiracy and the onslaught of Lord Barrowgrim’s army of marauders. But there is hope, for according to prophecy a Great Champion shall appear to challenge the evil invaders - the Realm awaits YOU to be this Champion!
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Dungeon Lords : Readme File v1.3
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Contents
1. Introduction
2. System Requirements
2.1. Minimum
2.2. Recommended
2.3. Multiplayer
3. DirectX 9 and Drivers
4. Performance and Configuring
5. Additional Information
6. Uninstalling Dungeon Lords
7. Technical Support & Contact
8. Related Web Sites
9. Legal
NOTE: Additional information on the Dungeon Lords v1.3 release can be found,
along with other language translations online at:
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1. Introduction
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Dungeon Lords is an action-driven RPG (Role-playing game) set in a fantasy
setting where YOU become the hero in a fantastic adventure story. The great
wizard Galdryn of the Meadows has been slain by a deadly conspiracy within the
Circle of Mages and his chief ally, Lord Davenmor, now struggles to save his
kingdom from a marauding army. Lord Davenmor has promised his daughter
Ellowyn's hand in marriage to the evil Lord Barrowgrim to quell the invasion,
but her heart belongs to another and after learning of her father's pledge she
has vanished. Sensing treachery, Lord Barrowgrim has sent his army once to
destroy Lord Davenmor and raze the kingdom. You enter the story outside of
Davenmor's stronghold of Fargrove, where you receive a mysterious summons...
To Play the Game:
1) Launch the Dungeon Lords shortcut.
2) From the Main Menu select Single Player.
3) Select Create New Character
4) Decide your Race and class, and allocate your ADV points as you want.
Click
on Play this Character when done.
5) Watch the narrative intro video for some background info if you wish, and
start playing.
You can also adjust various settings like controls, video settings, and
game options of the Main Menu under the Options selection.
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2. System Requirements
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2.1. Minimum:
OS: Windows® 98/Me/2000/XP with DirectX 9.0c or greater
CPU: 1.0 GHz processor
RAM: 384 MB
CD-ROM/DVD-ROM: 4X speed
Hard Drive Space: 1.6 GB available
Video: 64 MB DirectX 8.1 card with hardware
Transform & Lighting support (NVIDIA GeForce2 GTS or better)*
Sound: DirectX 8.1b or better compatible
Input: Keyboard and mouse
2.2. Recommended:
OS: Windows® XP with DirectX 9.0c or greater
CPU: 2.4 GHz processor
RAM: 512 MB
CD-ROM/DVD-ROM: 4X speed
Hard Drive Space: 1.6 GB available
Video: 128 MB DirectX 9 card (NVIDIA GeForce FX 5700 or better)*
Sound: DirectX 8.1b or better compatible
Input: Keyboard and mouse
2.3. Required for multiplayer:
1 Dungeon Lords disc per player per computer
Internet (2-8 players): 56Kbps or faster Internet connection
with high-speed broadband strongly recommended.
Local Network (2-8 players): TCP/IP compliant LAN
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3. DirectX 9 and Drivers
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Dungeon Lords has been tested with a variety of video
and sound cards. Please ensure all drivers are up to date for the
system hardware, especially for video cards.
Please note that the game doesnot curently work with the Intel Extreme Graphics
chipset - this chipset does not support Hardware Transform and lighting.
The latest drivers for NVIDIA based cards can be found here:
The latest drivers for ATI based cards can be found here:
Dungeon Lords requires DirectX 9.0c. If your system does not meet this
requirement, DirectX 9.0c will be automatically installed during the Dungeon
Lords installation. However, if problems are encountered with DirectX you may
wish to obtain the latest version directly from Microsoft:
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4. Performance and Configuring
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Dungeon Lords requires both good CPU and Graphics
processing power for an optimum playing experience. If you find your
framerate to be too low, please adjust your video settings under the
Options Menu.
For multiplayer gaming please be aware that the speed of the system hosting
the game will affect the game play experience.
Also for multiplayer play on the Internet behind a firewall and/or proxy
server please make sure to have the required port open to connect.
Dungeon Lords by default uses port 2606 (UDP). Dungeon Lords will not
connect without an open port.
Note GameSpy Arcade utilizes additional ports. A list of those ports and
other support for GameSpy Arcade can be found here:
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5. Additional Information
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This version includes cumulative updates from version through 1.3:
Version 1.3 Update (available at retail box and downloadable)
Added feature: Auto-map available for usage throughout the game world.
Version 1.2 (available at retail box)
Gameplay tweak: Two boss battles (Shaduroth, Nypherus) slightly adjusted.
Gameplay tweak: Random monster drops adjusted slightly.
Gameplay tweak: Locust spell has been slightly reduced in damage and no
longer "jumps" over distances.
Gameplay tweak: Samurai/Imperial armor bonus strike/parry changed to +1
per item.
Added feature: SaveGame thumbnail images.
Bug fix: Junk inventory operates correctly now allowing players to keep
duplicates of the 18 most valuable items.
Bug fix: Potions of Power working correctly.
Bug fix: Rare cases of automatically equipped items which can't be removed.
Bug fix: Occasional Volgar double-speech at end game fixed.
Bug fix: Quest characters now remain in the world if the player runs
away and enters another scene.
Bug fix: Monster summons can no longer get stuck in terrain or walls in
the Demon Realm.
Bug fix: NPCs (Elderon, Morgus, Valkyra) should no longer get stuck in
objects if blocked in their path.
Version 1.1 (available at retail box and downloadable)
Gameplay tweak: Monsters less aggressive in some areas of the game.
Gameplay tweak: Magic items appear at a more even rate.
Gameplay tweak: Ice magic now holds opponents longer.
Gameplay tweak: Exploit reselling single use scrolls and lockpicks can no
longer be abused.
Gameplay tweak: Boons from relics at Talendor adjusted.
Added feature: Additional spells added for specific types of magic.
Added feature: New heraldries added for specific quest bonuses.
Added feature: Players may skip voice-over/text dialogues with NPCs.
Bug fix: Screen resizing issues in the User-Interface fixed.
Bug fix: Bargain skill works correctly for reselling items.
Bug fix: Occasional guild inventories not showing up in MP now fixed.
Bug fix: Pain Sting (nether spell) now fixed.
Bug fix: Flickering on load screen no longer occurs.
Bug fix: Occaisional hang under MP in Fargove Slums now fixed.
Bug fix: Order of the quests at the Celestial Order in Fargove adjusted.
Bug fix: In the Shadow Ruins, the Blue Athena Statue now drops the Shadow
Crystal even after failing the chess puzzle.
**IMPORTANT NOTE on TASK SWITCHING**
Dungeon Lords does not currently support multitasking when run as a
full-screen application. If you use the Alt-Tab key combination to
minimize the game you will need to close it from the Task Manager and will
lose any progress since your last save.
You can play Dungeon Lords in a window by running the executable using the
command line parameter "dlords -gdi". Playing in this mode will allow you
to switch between applications, however mouselook will no longer work.
- Multiplayer games have been designed so that they can be resumed using
fewer characters than were originally present when the game was saved.
However, resuming without a character in possession of quest items may
cause progression issues.
Manual Errata/Addendum
Page 7 - Game Settings
The default volumes for the different sounds in the game should be as
follows: Sound Effects=28; Music=80; Ambient=28; Speech=100
Page 9 - Creating Custom Characters
The last 4 options (face, skin color, hair style, hair color) are inactive
in the game.
Page 14 - The Game Screen
A line is missing from the end of this section indicating that the game
compass can be seen at the upper right hand corner of the screen.
Page 18 - Repair, Identify
The identify ability was removed from the game after it was determined that
it did not offer significant benefits in its current form. Repair was also
removed for balance reasons relating to deterioration of weapons/armor
during combat.
Page 25 - Camping
Some hearths are lit in-game but the actual fire does not appear. This
does not affect whether a player can actually camp there or not.
Page 32 - Hosting/Joining An Internet Game
Selecting Multiplayer from the main menu, leads you to a new menu - LAN or
Internet. Selecting the Internet option allows you to pick Direct IP
(connect directly to an IP address) or Gamespy, which uses the Gamespy
service to find and connect to other players.
Page 41 - Skills
As noted above, the Identify and Repair skills are inactive.
NOTE: Additional information on the Dungeon Lords v1.3 release and the
contents of this secton can be found, along with other translations
online at:
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6. Uninstalling Dungeon Lords
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To uninstall Dungeon Lords:
Browse to the Dungeon Lords folder on your Start Menu, then select
"Uninstall."
Alternatively, you can open your Control Panel, choose "Add/Remove
Programs," select Dungeon Lords then click "Remove."
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7. Technical Support & Contact
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NORTH AMERICA
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If you are experiencing technical problems with this software, and you have
carefully followed the instructions in this readme, you may find further
support in the following places:
Please visit the Technical Support section of our Web site at:
Online Support Dreamcatchergames.com
We have posted common problems and solutions that may help you. We also
suggest that you complete the Technical Support form located at our Web
site. Please provide a detailed description of the problem you are
experiencing (i.e. error message, where in the game the problem occurs,
etc.). This will help our Representatives find a solution much quicker.
Phone Support - 416-638-6151*
If you would like to speak with one of our Technical Support Representatives,
our hours of operation are from 10am to 7pm EST, Monday through Friday.
Please have the following ready:
1) Information about your computer's configuration (i.e. RAM, MHz, video
and sound cards). You may use the Technical Support form at our Web site
as a guide.
2) A detailed description of the problem (i.e. error message, where in the
game the problem occurs, etc.).
3) Immediate access to your computer so the Representative may walk you
through the steps.
4) Pen and paper to take any notes.
* Phone support is located in Toronto, Canada.
EUROPE
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FRANCE & FRENCH SPEAKING COUNTRIES
DreamCatcher Europe
E-mail: techsupport@dcegames.com
Site Web: Dreamcatchergames.com
Tech-Line: 08 92 68 00 96 (0.34€/mn).
Le Lundi de 14h à 19h.
Du Mardi au Vendredi de 10h à 13h et de 14h à 19h.
UNITED-KINGDOM
Mindscape UK
E-mail: uktechsupport@mindscape.co.uk
Website: Mindscape.co.uk
Phone: 09 06 21 65 432 (25p/mn).
9:30–13:00 / 14:00-16:30 - Monday to Friday excluding public holidays.
PORTUGAL
PlayGames
E-mail: suporte@playgames.pt
Website: Dcegames.com
Tel: 22 608 83 33
Monday to Friday 9:00-12:30 / 14:00-18:00
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8. Related Web Sites
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Dungeon Lords is brought to you by Heuristic Park and DreamCatcher Games.
Please visit us online at:
Dungeonlords.com
The official Dungeon Lords website and forums.
Dreamcatchergames.com
DreamCatcher's North American website.
Dcegames.com
DreamCatchers's European website.
Heuristicpark.com
The website of Heuristic Park.
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9. Legal
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