Posted July 13, 2015
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Hello, fellow GOGers!
After participating in this forum for some time, I had the idea to make a compilation of all the fixes you people posted(and the ones I knew myself from other websites). I finally came around to writting it, and you can find it on my blog.
I don't want to seem like I am making shameless advertising of my(mostly dead) blog, also seeing as many of the fixes come from some of your posts, so here's the copied guide;
(Oh, and please, if you come across an error I do not talk about how to fix, have some suggestion or anything, feel free to contact me via PM or leave a comment here!)
"REQUIRED:
-Your version of choice of Settlers IV,
–DXGL(for Windows 8+. Does NOT work properly if you have multiple screens),
https://www.williamfeely.info/wiki/DXGL
–Oedi’s widescreen resolution fix,
http://www.gog.com/forum/the_settlers_series/settlers_iv_screen_resolution/post5
–Oedi’s german language patches(if you want to play the game in german and own GOG’s version),
http://www.gog.com/forum/the_settlers_series/german_language_patches_for_all_settlers_games/page1
–My guide to change the language,
https://settlermania.wordpress.com/2013/09/04/change-your-language/
-The“lost”trojan track,
https://mega.co.nz/#!aBwWgSpD!M5N1TVEjjacbGLKhQ6VA7Fbw8xU24qI9T4tmzT3yUi4
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:
-First of all, start by installing the game just as you would usually do. Try starting it to see if it works(Windows 8+ users should get a 3D Initialisation error. Don’t worry, it’s fine).#
-If you are a victim to the 3D Initialisation Error, download DXGL and run it.screen1Click on”Add”and look for your installation folder. Go to the”Exe”folder and select the S4_Main executable. Apply the changes(you shouldn’t have to change any other settings) and the error should be gone by now. Please note that DXGL does not work properly on computers running more than one screen).
-If you do not come across any more errors, it is time to change your game’s language now(if there’s any need. If not, simply jump to the next step). This is really an easy step;
-If you want to play the game in german, simply download Oedi’s patch and run it. Select your main installation folder and install it there.
-If you want to play on any other language, just follow the steps I go through on my own guide to change the language. This won’t change the language of the cutscenes, though. (I am working on a long-term solution for this one. Please understand)
-Now, it is time to change your game’s resolution. Download and open Oedi’s Widescreen fix(he’s a great guy, really), select your desired resolution(higher resolutions tend to glitch out a little, but nothing that would render the game unplayable) and drag the respecive GfxEngine.dll to the Exe folder(the very same one where the S4_Main could be found).
-The last thing for now will be to fix the”lost trojan track”. Due to a programming error, a track was overwritten. Download the track and copy it to the”Snd”folder."
As stated on my blog entry, I would like to thank specially Oedi, as many of the solutions I mention on this compilation are his. Please remember to upvote him!
After participating in this forum for some time, I had the idea to make a compilation of all the fixes you people posted(and the ones I knew myself from other websites). I finally came around to writting it, and you can find it on my blog.
I don't want to seem like I am making shameless advertising of my(mostly dead) blog, also seeing as many of the fixes come from some of your posts, so here's the copied guide;
(Oh, and please, if you come across an error I do not talk about how to fix, have some suggestion or anything, feel free to contact me via PM or leave a comment here!)
"REQUIRED:
-Your version of choice of Settlers IV,
–DXGL(for Windows 8+. Does NOT work properly if you have multiple screens),
https://www.williamfeely.info/wiki/DXGL
–Oedi’s widescreen resolution fix,
http://www.gog.com/forum/the_settlers_series/settlers_iv_screen_resolution/post5
–Oedi’s german language patches(if you want to play the game in german and own GOG’s version),
http://www.gog.com/forum/the_settlers_series/german_language_patches_for_all_settlers_games/page1
–My guide to change the language,
https://settlermania.wordpress.com/2013/09/04/change-your-language/
-The“lost”trojan track,
https://mega.co.nz/#!aBwWgSpD!M5N1TVEjjacbGLKhQ6VA7Fbw8xU24qI9T4tmzT3yUi4
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:
-First of all, start by installing the game just as you would usually do. Try starting it to see if it works(Windows 8+ users should get a 3D Initialisation error. Don’t worry, it’s fine).#
-If you are a victim to the 3D Initialisation Error, download DXGL and run it.screen1Click on”Add”and look for your installation folder. Go to the”Exe”folder and select the S4_Main executable. Apply the changes(you shouldn’t have to change any other settings) and the error should be gone by now. Please note that DXGL does not work properly on computers running more than one screen).
-If you do not come across any more errors, it is time to change your game’s language now(if there’s any need. If not, simply jump to the next step). This is really an easy step;
-If you want to play the game in german, simply download Oedi’s patch and run it. Select your main installation folder and install it there.
-If you want to play on any other language, just follow the steps I go through on my own guide to change the language. This won’t change the language of the cutscenes, though. (I am working on a long-term solution for this one. Please understand)
-Now, it is time to change your game’s resolution. Download and open Oedi’s Widescreen fix(he’s a great guy, really), select your desired resolution(higher resolutions tend to glitch out a little, but nothing that would render the game unplayable) and drag the respecive GfxEngine.dll to the Exe folder(the very same one where the S4_Main could be found).
-The last thing for now will be to fix the”lost trojan track”. Due to a programming error, a track was overwritten. Download the track and copy it to the”Snd”folder."
As stated on my blog entry, I would like to thank specially Oedi, as many of the solutions I mention on this compilation are his. Please remember to upvote him!
Post edited July 13, 2015 by SlaxVice86
