If your Vidcard stinks, play this game!

Chixofnix · 12-05-04, 01:53 PM

http://www.the-underdogs.org/game.php?id=4403

Castle of the Winds, plus expansion (now free, used to be shareware).

God I loved this game in the DOS/windows 3.1 days, and its still great...

just thought I'd share a personal gem i haven't seen touted anywhere else

EDIT: nifty quirk about this game: the help files are a fun read! check them out as they've got a lot of nifty side info, and explain the game pretty well

Quattro · 12-05-04, 03:12 PM

Will that run on my system okay? (see sig)

Viper2004 · 12-05-04, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Quattro

Will that run on my system okay? (see sig)

I don't think so Quattro, I only get 20 fps when I play this game, it's pretty hardcore! You might get 30 fps if you're lucky, I dont know....

Quattro · 12-05-04, 03:15 PM

I wonder if it supports SLI technolodgy?

Viper2004 · 12-05-04, 03:17 PM

I don't see why not. Something has got to do good on this game, it's just so graphically intense

Quattro · 12-05-04, 03:21 PM

I think the minium ram required is 512mb... But even with 1gb it feels jerky.

Tatuya · 12-05-04, 03:34 PM

YEah, my computer crashes everytime I play and gives me a "Computer resources are not sufficient." I think it's time for a U.S.E.R change.

That screenshot on the webpage makes me think back to the days of simfarm and simcity.

gravitywell · 12-05-04, 03:38 PM

I used to play this game all the time! OMG I'm glad you found it...the memories!!!

Quattro · 12-05-04, 03:55 PM

I love playing ancient classics with my beasty machine.
I thinkit's amazing when I play games that are only 5 years old. When we first saw them we all thought WOW and had to upgrade our video cards, and now I play them and my machine just eats them.

Panzerknacker · 12-05-04, 04:23 PM

Damn u for posting this POS! My system was busy for an hour loading the first map, and that's with a RAID0 array! I think I should get some raptors and another gig of ram!

9mmCensor · 12-05-04, 04:33 PM

PLayed this game this summer, its a fun hack and slash.

If you want to tax your system try this game.
http://www.iconoclast.org/

Quattro · 12-05-04, 04:36 PM

Your gonna need more than a GF3!

UndyingClocker · 12-05-04, 04:49 PM

Can i get this game for my cellphone?? lol my cellphone games are more 3d = )....but seriously somebody should recode this for cellphone users.

KoolDrew · 12-05-04, 04:49 PM

LOL. Thanks I'll try it out.

Chixofnix · 12-05-04, 07:13 PM

here's a quick rundown for those who hate to read instructions (is this self defeating then?):

use the numpad to move (makesure numlock is off)
s to search
r to rest
R to rest long enough to recover mana
i for inventory
hold shift and press any direction to walk as far in any direction as is possible until you encounter something (usually a wall) instantaneously

i'm glad so many like this game - it really is a gem isn't it?

be sure to check out the bestiary/spell info sections in the help files... very nifty stuff

OC Noob · 12-05-04, 08:53 PM

Now the whole "will my super computer play this" and "it taxes my uber (insert component)" was funny the first 6 or 7 times, but how about a serious question...

Any idea if anyone has ported this to Windows CE? I don't think there is a Windows 3.1 emulator out, but if possible this would be cool for the Pocket PC. I've got some cool old C64 stuff and there are DOS emu's out there, but this and other retro Windows (original) games would be sweet.

Chixofnix · 12-05-04, 09:11 PM

hm i can't say i know since i've only played this back in the day in windows 3.1, and i'm playing through it again now in xp home...

i wish i could help you more ocnoob, but i don't really know anything about CE...

dunno if anyone noticed, but you can use ANY icon for your character... i'm thinking of making an ATI logo battling it out with a green dragon or something ^^

beta_mouse · 12-06-04, 12:46 AM

Tis all about the Battle for Wesnoth

Flanagun · 12-06-04, 01:36 AM

I own Castle of the Winds. I wonder if I still have the disk kicking around somewhere...

sevendevilhell · 12-06-04, 09:17 AM

i definitely think that if you want older games that are really good, you should go for quest for glory V or sanitarium. both of those are amazing games that will run on even the worst of (modern) computers.

12-05-04, 01:53 PM	Thread Starter #1
Chixofnix Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kansas City, KS USA	If your Vidcard stinks, play this game! http://www.the-underdogs.org/game.php?id=4403 Castle of the Winds, plus expansion (now free, used to be shareware). God I loved this game in the DOS/windows 3.1 days, and its still great... just thought I'd share a personal gem i haven't seen touted anywhere else EDIT: nifty quirk about this game: the help files are a fun read! check them out as they've got a lot of nifty side info, and explain the game pretty well __________________ Current Rig: CPU: Phenom II X4 965BE, 3.4GHz RAM: OCZ 2x2Gb DDR3-1600 GPU: Sapphire Radeon HD 5770, 1Gb HDD: (1)Raptor 74Gb, (2)Seagate 250Gb, (1)WD Green 1.5Tb PSU: ENERMAX ELT620AWT-ECO, 620W MBD: Gigabyte GA-MA785GT-UD3H CASE: Antec P180 Previous Rig: CPU: Manchester A64 X2 3800+ w/ stock cooling RAM: 2x1Gb of generic DDR400 GPU: XFX 6800GS (AGP) PSU: Antec True380 PSU MBD: AsRock Dual939 SATA2 mobo (AGP+PCIe) My Heatware Last edited by Chixofnix; 12-05-04 at 02:04 PM.
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Quattro Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dubai, U.A.E	I wonder if it supports SLI technolodgy? __________________ Need a new sig
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12-05-04, 03:34 PM	#7
Tatuya Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Crunching Einstein@Home	YEah, my computer crashes everytime I play and gives me a "Computer resources are not sufficient." I think it's time for a U.S.E.R change. That screenshot on the webpage makes me think back to the days of simfarm and simcity.
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12-05-04, 03:38 PM	#8
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12-05-04, 03:55 PM	#9
Quattro Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dubai, U.A.E	I love playing ancient classics with my beasty machine. I thinkit's amazing when I play games that are only 5 years old. When we first saw them we all thought WOW and had to upgrade our video cards, and now I play them and my machine just eats them. __________________ Need a new sig
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12-05-04, 04:23 PM	#10
Panzerknacker Disabled Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Netherlands	Damn u for posting this POS! My system was busy for an hour loading the first map, and that's with a RAID0 array! I think I should get some raptors and another gig of ram!
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12-05-04, 04:33 PM	#11
9mmCensor Disabled Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Banned Camp	PLayed this game this summer, its a fun hack and slash. If you want to tax your system try this game. http://www.iconoclast.org/
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12-05-04, 04:36 PM	#12
Quattro Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dubai, U.A.E	Your gonna need more than a GF3! __________________ Need a new sig
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12-05-04, 04:49 PM	#13
UndyingClocker Disabled Join Date: May 2004 Location: Toronto, Ontario	Can i get this game for my cellphone?? lol my cellphone games are more 3d = )....but seriously somebody should recode this for cellphone users.
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12-05-04, 04:49 PM	#14
KoolDrew Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NY	LOL. Thanks I'll try it out.
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12-05-04, 07:13 PM	Thread Starter #15
Chixofnix Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kansas City, KS USA	here's a quick rundown for those who hate to read instructions (is this self defeating then?): use the numpad to move (makesure numlock is off) s to search r to rest R to rest long enough to recover mana i for inventory hold shift and press any direction to walk as far in any direction as is possible until you encounter something (usually a wall) instantaneously i'm glad so many like this game - it really is a gem isn't it? be sure to check out the bestiary/spell info sections in the help files... very nifty stuff __________________ Current Rig: CPU: Phenom II X4 965BE, 3.4GHz RAM: OCZ 2x2Gb DDR3-1600 GPU: Sapphire Radeon HD 5770, 1Gb HDD: (1)Raptor 74Gb, (2)Seagate 250Gb, (1)WD Green 1.5Tb PSU: ENERMAX ELT620AWT-ECO, 620W MBD: Gigabyte GA-MA785GT-UD3H CASE: Antec P180 Previous Rig: CPU: Manchester A64 X2 3800+ w/ stock cooling RAM: 2x1Gb of generic DDR400 GPU: XFX 6800GS (AGP) PSU: Antec True380 PSU MBD: AsRock Dual939 SATA2 mobo (AGP+PCIe) My Heatware
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OC Noob Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ USA	Now the whole "will my super computer play this" and "it taxes my uber (insert component)" was funny the first 6 or 7 times, but how about a serious question... Any idea if anyone has ported this to Windows CE? I don't think there is a Windows 3.1 emulator out, but if possible this would be cool for the Pocket PC. I've got some cool old C64 stuff and there are DOS emu's out there, but this and other retro Windows (original) games would be sweet. __________________ Hail to the King: Opteron 165 w/ DFI Ultra-D w/ BBA 1900XT 512 mb GSkill PC4200 1 GB x 2 74 gb WD Raptor x 2 Raid 0 MSI (ATI550) Tuner w/ Windows XP Media Center Edition & OCZ Powerstream 520 DD TDX H2O block w/ Maze4 GPA block DD D4 pump single 120mm Fan Heater core w/ shroud In Lian-Li fish tank window case RIP (Rest In Pieces): P4 3.0 ghz @ 3.75 ghz Aerocool HT-101 IC7-G Radeon 9800 Pro 430 W Antec True Power
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Chixofnix Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kansas City, KS USA	hm i can't say i know since i've only played this back in the day in windows 3.1, and i'm playing through it again now in xp home... i wish i could help you more ocnoob, but i don't really know anything about CE... dunno if anyone noticed, but you can use ANY icon for your character... i'm thinking of making an ATI logo battling it out with a green dragon or something ^^ __________________ Current Rig: CPU: Phenom II X4 965BE, 3.4GHz RAM: OCZ 2x2Gb DDR3-1600 GPU: Sapphire Radeon HD 5770, 1Gb HDD: (1)Raptor 74Gb, (2)Seagate 250Gb, (1)WD Green 1.5Tb PSU: ENERMAX ELT620AWT-ECO, 620W MBD: Gigabyte GA-MA785GT-UD3H CASE: Antec P180 Previous Rig: CPU: Manchester A64 X2 3800+ w/ stock cooling RAM: 2x1Gb of generic DDR400 GPU: XFX 6800GS (AGP) PSU: Antec True380 PSU MBD: AsRock Dual939 SATA2 mobo (AGP+PCIe) My Heatware
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12-06-04, 12:46 AM	#18
beta_mouse Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: CA	Tis all about the Battle for Wesnoth
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12-06-04, 09:17 AM	#20
sevendevilhell Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: BRLA	i definitely think that if you want older games that are really good, you should go for quest for glory V or sanitarium. both of those are amazing games that will run on even the worst of (modern) computers.
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