Yep, this time I actually knew what to expect from iZ3D 1.09 driver (ie DX8 and above only) so I really made sure
. Here's an excerpt from its Readme.txt. Strange I know.
BlackQ wrote:are you sure it is DX8? This game was released in Germany in 2002... DX 8.1a (with d3d8.dll) in 2002...
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Readme.txt for Gothic II.
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Contents:
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1. System Requirements
2. Installation
3. Short Introduction
4. Controls
5. Additional Keys
6. Troubleshooting Sound and Video Card Problems
6.1 Video cards
6.2 Sound cards
7. Performance Tuning
8. Support and Updates
9. Error Reporting form
10. Instuction Manual (Digital Copy (.pdf format))
11. Atari, Inc. End-User Licensong Agreement
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1. System Requirements
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Pentium® III 700 MHz with video Hardware T&L
(Pentium® III 1.2 GHz or higher without video Hardware T&L)
Memory:
256 MB RAM
(512 MB RAM recommended)
Hard Disk Space:
2.2 GB Free
CD-ROM Drive 4X Speed
Video:
32 MB Windows® compatible 3D video card*
(64 MB Windows® compatible 3D video card recommended*)
Sound:
Windows® compatible sound card*
DirectX®: DirectX® version 8.1b (included) or higher
* Indicates device should be compatible with DirectX® version 8.1 or higher
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2. Installation
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Insert the GAME DISC CD (DISC ONE) and simply follow the on-screen instructions.
Please make sure that you have installed DirectX version 8.1b or higher. If you have not installed a suitable version, the installer will ask you to do so at the end of the installation process. Installing a newer version of DirectX may require the system to reboot the system. Note also that you must be logged in as administrator to install a DirectX update. Also, DirectX 8.1b has been included on Gothic II Disc Three.
To start the game, simply double-click the GOTHIC II shortcut.
INSTALL GUIDE
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