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It is highly recommended to get the latest freethemouse eqgame.dll update with the client included as a small separate download link. The freethemouse eqgame.dll allows you mouse over from one client window to another without the need to alt-tab. There are also other features and fixes in the eqgame.dll updates. | It is highly recommended to get the latest freethemouse eqgame.dll update with the client included as a small separate download link. The freethemouse eqgame.dll allows you mouse over from one client window to another without the need to alt-tab. There are also other features and fixes in the eqgame.dll updates. | ||
More info on the current version of the freethemouse update can be found [https://www.takproject.net/forums/index.php?threads/free-the-mouse-v3-5.15208/ here] and a new update is [https://www.takproject.net/forums/index.php?threads/9-22-2022-testing-for-client-stability.23401/#post-113188 here]. | More info on the current version of the freethemouse update can be found [https://www.takproject.net/forums/index.php?threads/free-the-mouse-v3-5.15208/ here] and a new update is [https://www.takproject.net/forums/index.php?threads/9-22-2022-testing-for-client-stability.23401/#post-113188 here]. | ||
'''Download the client zip:''' | '''Download the client zip:''' | ||
# [https://www.dropbox.com/s/bppy4ebt7vl7hwk/TAKP%20PC%20V2.1c.zip?dl=0 The supported windows client v2.1 (zipped, includes all files including v3.5.3.2c of the eqgame.dll already) is available here] | # [https://www.dropbox.com/s/bppy4ebt7vl7hwk/TAKP%20PC%20V2.1c.zip?dl=0 The supported windows client v2.1 (zipped, includes all files including v3.5.3.2c of the eqgame.dll already) is available here] | ||
# [https://www.dropbox.com/s/qzb86juu8k87mfs/eqgame_dll%20v3.6.4%20for%20ftm.zip?dl=0 FreeTheMouse v3.6.4 here] | # [https://www.dropbox.com/s/qzb86juu8k87mfs/eqgame_dll%20v3.6.4%20for%20ftm.zip?dl=0 FreeTheMouse v3.6.4 here] | ||
Unzip the client zip into its own folder on the root of your C drive (or other drive letter), | Unzip the client zip into its own folder on the root of your C drive (or other drive letter), do not put this under under the \Program Files or \Program Files (x86) folders. Run the eqgame.exe to launch the game. | ||
'''Note: Some users have reported that their antivirus software is deleting a file that is required. If you are not able to log in, this could be a cause. We highly recommend you create an exclusion in your antivirus software ahead of time for the folder you are going to extract these files into. Create the folder exclusion, then download the files into that folder and extract them from within that folder. You will need to check with your AV vendor if you are unsure how to do this. For those on Windows 10 using only the built in Defender antivirus, for your convenience we have created the following quick guide: [[set Windows Defender Exclusion on Windows 10]]''' | '''Note: Some users have reported that their antivirus software is deleting a file that is required. If you are not able to log in, this could be a cause. We highly recommend you create an exclusion in your antivirus software ahead of time for the folder you are going to extract these files into. Create the folder exclusion, then download the files into that folder and extract them from within that folder. You will need to check with your AV vendor if you are unsure how to do this. For those on Windows 10 using only the built in Defender antivirus, for your convenience we have created the following quick guide: [[set Windows Defender Exclusion on Windows 10]]''' | ||
'''If you have any issues, check the [[#Known_Issues_and_Troubleshooting|Known Issues and Troubleshooting]] section.''' | |||
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Some laptops containing hybrid graphics, with discrete graphics processing capabilities, often do not get utilized by the PC Client. This is due to the graphics in the older PC client being based on MS DirectX 8. A DirectX wrapper has been found that can successfully enable use of the discrete GPU, over the slower on board graphics. If you are experiencing performance issues on a relatively new laptop with an integrated GPU, give one of the following two options a try. | Some laptops containing hybrid graphics, with discrete graphics processing capabilities, often do not get utilized by the PC Client. This is due to the graphics in the older PC client being based on MS DirectX 8. A DirectX wrapper has been found that can successfully enable use of the discrete GPU, over the slower on board graphics. If you are experiencing performance issues on a relatively new laptop with an integrated GPU, give one of the following two options a try. | ||
'''Option 1:''' You can download the dgVoodoo2 wrapper at [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2/ dgVoodoo2]. | '''Option 1:''' You can download the dgVoodoo2 wrapper at [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2/ dgVoodoo2]. Version 2.54 seems to work well on AMD and NVidia based hybrid graphics on several systems under Windows 7 & 10. Password to extract the file is typically either 'dege' or can also be 'shitgoogle' if one is set. Try to download a regular usage version which doesn't have a password set. If v2.54 doesn't help, you may need a newer version that supports your GPU better. | ||
To install this wrapper, you need to open the downloaded zip file, and copy the D3D8.dll file found in the MS subfolder, and put this in the same folder as your eqgame.exe. Then just run the eqgame.exe normally. DO NOT PUT THIS FILE IN YOUR WINDOWS SYSTEM FOLDER!!! After selecting this display adapter, the game should run normally, with the exception of changing screen resolutions. If you change the display resolution in game, it WILL crash the client. So only do this in a safe location. You can optionally change the resolution by hand in the eqgame.ini. | To install this wrapper, you need to open the downloaded zip file, and copy the D3D8.dll file found in the MS subfolder, and put this in the same folder as your eqgame.exe. Then just run the eqgame.exe normally. DO NOT PUT THIS FILE IN YOUR WINDOWS SYSTEM FOLDER!!! When you go into the options to select your graphics card, it will typically have a generic description for the wrapped dgVoodoo card like "\DISPLAY1". After selecting this display adapter, the game should run normally, with the exception of changing screen resolutions. If you change the display resolution in game, it WILL crash the client. So only do this in a safe location. You can optionally change the resolution by hand in the eqgame.ini. | ||
In order for dgVoodoo to fire, you have to set eqgame.exe to use High Performance Mode in your NVidia control panel. Refer to below screenshot | In order for dgVoodoo to fire, you have to set eqgame.exe to use High Performance Mode in your NVidia control panel. Refer to below screenshot | ||
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If you have an AMD card, find an equivalent setting in the Radeon control panel. | If you have an AMD card, find an equivalent setting in the Radeon control panel. | ||
If the wrapper is loaded, in game it will have a "dgVoodoo" watermark in the lower right corner of the display. The performance difference is usually very noticeable. But if you want to be sure, you can use software such as [https://www.techpowerup.com/gpuz/ GPU-Z], to monitor the load on the discrete graphics card. Remove the watermark by running dgVoodooCpl.exe, clicking the DirectX tab, and unchecking 'dgVoodoo Watermark.' | If the wrapper is loaded, in game it will have a "dgVoodoo" watermark in the lower right corner of the display. The performance difference is usually very noticeable. But if you want to be sure, you can use software such as [https://www.techpowerup.com/gpuz/ GPU-Z], to monitor the load on the discrete graphics card. | ||
Remove the watermark by running dgVoodooCpl.exe, clicking the DirectX tab, and unchecking 'dgVoodoo Watermark.' or you can locate the dgVoodooWatermark line in your dgVoodoo.conf file and make sure its set to false: | |||
"dgVoodooWatermark = false" | |||
If you have a newer AMD Radeon card you need to modify dgVoodoo.cong file and change Direct3d Render to version 12. More information here: http://dege.fw.hu/dgVoodoo2/ReadmeGeneral/#direct3d12 | |||
edit dgVoodoo.conf file and change the OutputAPI to use Direct3d 12 by modifing line as follows: | |||
OutputAPI = d3d12_fl11_0 | |||
'''Option 2:''' DXwrapper from https://www.dropbox.com/s/phvxgl6ojf2xqih/DxWrapper.zip?dl=0. This wraps the dx8 to dx9. It will use the amd graphics on a switchable graphics laptop, even though it selects the onboard graphics at run time. By using GPU-Z, you can see which graphics card is doing the work. What doesn't work, is adjusting the gamma from the slider in game. Just put these 3 files in your TAKP install folder and give it a try. If it doesn't work or you don't see performance gains, then remove them. | '''Option 2:''' DXwrapper from https://www.dropbox.com/s/phvxgl6ojf2xqih/DxWrapper.zip?dl=0. This wraps the dx8 to dx9. It will use the amd graphics on a switchable graphics laptop, even though it selects the onboard graphics at run time. By using GPU-Z, you can see which graphics card is doing the work. What doesn't work, is adjusting the gamma from the slider in game. Just put these 3 files in your TAKP install folder and give it a try. If it doesn't work or you don't see performance gains, then remove them. | ||
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'''General mouse issues''' | '''General mouse issues''' | ||
* Usually caused by DPI Scaling setting in Windows. Need to set it to 100% DPI scaling. You may find this forum thread useful: [https://www.takproject.net/forums/index.php?threads/mouse-issues.9806/ Mouse issues] | * Usually caused by DPI Scaling setting in Windows. Need to set it to 100% DPI scaling. You may find this forum thread useful: [https://www.takproject.net/forums/index.php?threads/mouse-issues.9806/ Mouse issues] | ||
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* This is | * This is an issue with newer AMD Radeon cards due to Direct3D render changes. More information here: http://dege.fw.hu/dgVoodoo2/ReadmeGeneral/#direct3d12 | ||
To fix it, you can edit dgVoodoo.conf file and change the OutputAPI to use Direct3d 12 by modifing line as follows: | |||
OutputAPI = d3d12_fl11_0 | |||
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