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== Installation ==
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== '''Buy the game''' ==
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'''You can get [https://www.gog.com/game/sacred_gold Sacred Gold via GoG.com!]'''<br />
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'''You can get [https://store.steampowered.com/app/12320/Sacred_Gold/ Sacred Gold via Steam!]'''
  
Installation
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== '''Install the game''' ==
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=== '''Windows''' ===
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Register, buy and download Sacred Gold according to your choosen plattform (GoG/Steam).
  
To install Sacred Gold place the Sacred Gold DVD in your DVD drive. If the Autorun option is activated, the install program will run automatically. If this does not occur automatically, run the setup.exe application located on the Sacred Gold DVD. Then simply follow the instructions on the screen. The file readme.html in the game’s installation folder contains important technical information. You can also find the latest news about Sacred on the official website:
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==== Steam ====
. [http://www.sacred-game.com sacred-game.com]
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# Follow the instructions on the screen after you bought the game.
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# Config your [[Sacred:Settings.cfg|settings.cfg]] located in the game's installation folder..
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# Install the latest [[Sacred:Patches,_Downloads_%26_Expansion#Inofficial_Sacred_Underworld_Patches|inofficial patch]] according to your game version.
  
Please note:
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==== GoG.com ====
Ascaron does not guarantee that Sacred Gold will run on all laptops and notebooks. Ascaron states that due too so many models on the market that it simply is not possible to test all of them for compatibility. In addition, chip sets and video cards may differ significantly from the desktop standard. If your laptop/notebook meets the system requirements, Sacred Gold will probably run on it. However, Ascaron does not guarantee that it will, due to differences in system architecture.
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# Follow the instructions on the screen after you bought the game.
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# Config your [[Sacred:Settings.cfg|settings.cfg]] located in the game's installation folder..
 +
# Install the latest [[Sacred:Patches,_Downloads_%26_Expansion#Inofficial_Sacred_Underworld_Patches|inofficial patch]] according to your game version.
  
== Login/Registration ==
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==== CD/DVD ====
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# To install Sacred Gold place the CD/DVD in your CD/DVD drive.
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# Run the setup.exe application located on the Sacred Gold CD/DVD.
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# Follow the instructions on the screen.<br />The readme.html file in the game's installation folder contains important technical information.
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# Config your [[Sacred:Settings.cfg|settings.cfg]] located in the game's installation folder.
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# Install the latest [[Sacred:Patches,_Downloads_%26_Expansion#Patches_for_CD_Version|official patch]] according to your game version.
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# Install the latest [[Sacred:Patches,_Downloads_%26_Expansion#Inofficial_Sacred_Underworld_Patches|inofficial patch]] according to your game version.
  
'''Installation'''
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=== '''Linux''' ===
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With Wine, the Sacred Gold installation on Linux is identical to a regular Windows installation.<br />
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'''Notes''': You will see several graphical glitches in the game
  
To install Sacred Gold place the Sacred Gold DVD in your DVD drive.
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==== Get started ====
If the Autorun option is activated, the install program will run automatically. If
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# Wine installation
this does not occur automatically, run the setup.exe application located on the
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# Wine configuration
Sacred Gold DVD.
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# etc
Then simply follow the instructions on the screen.
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<br />
The file readme.html in the game’s installation folder contains important
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== '''System Requirements''' ==
technical information.
 
You can also find the latest news about Sacred on the official website:
 
www.sacred-game.com.
 
Please note:
 
Ascaron cannot guarantee that Sacred Gold will run on all laptops and notebooks. There are so many models on the market that it simply is not possible to test all of them for compatibility. In addition, chip sets and video cards may differ significantly from the desktop standard. If your laptop/notebook meets the system requirements, Sacred Gold will probably run on it. However, Ascaron does not guarantee that it will, due to
 
differences in system architecture.
 
  
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'''Minimum'''
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# '''CPU''' &ndash; Pentium III 800 MHz
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# '''RAM''' &ndash; 256MB
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# '''Optical Drive''' &ndash; 4x DVD
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# '''GPU''' &ndash; DirectX8 compatible 16MB video card
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# '''Sound''' &ndash; DirectX compatible sound card
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# '''OS''' &ndash; Windows® 98 SE/ME
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# '''Disk Space''' at least 3.4GB available
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# '''Other''' &ndash; DirectX9 (included on the Sacred Gold DVD)
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'''Recommended'''
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# '''CPU''' &ndash; Pentium IV 1.6GHz or higher
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# '''RAM''' &ndash; 512MB or higher
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# '''Optical Drive''' &ndash; 8x DVD or faster
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# '''GPU''' &ndash; DirectX9 compatible 64MB video card or higher
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# '''Sound''' &ndash; DirectX9 compatible sound card with 3D support
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# '''OS''' &ndash; Windows® 2000/XP
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# '''Disk Space''' at least 3.7GB available
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# '''Other''' &ndash; DirectX9 (included on the Sacred Gold DVD)
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# '''Other''' &ndash; Network card
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<center>'''Installation Getting Started'''
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== '''Main Menu''' ==
  
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{{thumbframe|[[Image:mainmenu.jpg|400px]]}}
  
* Minimum System Requirements
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== '''[[Sacred:Ancaria_Campaign|Ancaria Campaign]]''' ==
 
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Starts a new game with a new hero. Takes you to the New Campaign menu.
Pentium III 800 MHz
 
 
 
256MB RAM
 
 
 
4x DVD drive
 
 
 
DirectX8 compatible 16MB video card
 
 
 
DirectX compatible sound card
 
 
 
DirectX9 (included on the Sacred Gold DVD)
 
 
 
Windows® 98 SE/ME
 
 
 
Hard drive with at least 3.4GB available*
 
 
 
* Recommended
 
 
 
Pentium IV 1.6GHz or higher
 
 
 
512MB RAM or higher
 
 
 
8x DVD drive or faster
 
 
 
DirectX9 compatible 64MB video card or higher
 
 
 
DirectX9 compatible sound card with 3D support
 
 
 
Network card
 
 
 
Windows® 2000/XP
 
 
 
DirectX9 (included on the Sacred Gold DVD)
 
 
 
Hard drive with at least 3.7GB available*
 
 
 
The installation size is approximately 2.8GB.
 
 
 
There should be at least 600MB (preferably over 900MB) available for the swap file.</center>
 
 
 
== Menus ==
 
 
 
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k271/gogoblender/mainmenu.jpg
 
 
 
Ancaria Campaign  
 
 
 
*Starts a new game with a new hero. Takes you to
 
the New Campaign menu.
 
 
 
Underworld Campaign
 
 
 
*Takes you to the Underworld Campaign
 
menu. Please note that you can only enter the
 
Underworld if your character has reached at
 
least level 25. Simply import your experienced
 
character or make use of one of the provided
 
heroes (Dwarf or Daemon) to jump right into
 
the Underworld Campaign.
 
 
 
Multiplayer
 
 
 
*Starts a Multiplayer game. Please see the various Multiplayer game options.
 
 
 
Options
 
 
 
*Opens the Options menu. This is where you can edit settings such as graphic details and various game options. For further information, please read the corresponding Options chapter.
 
 
 
Load Game
 
 
 
*Opens the Saved Games menu. For further information, please read Getting Started.
 
 
 
Extras
 
 
 
*Allows you to start the intro movie sequence again or see the development team credits for Sacred Gold.
 
 
 
== Options ==
 
 
 
'''Graphics Options'''
 
 
 
*Graphics Resolution
 
 
 
Allows you to match the graphical display of the game to
 
your PC’s capabilities.
 
 
 
*Low
 
 
For older PCs (e.g., PIII 800 or similar)
 
 
 
*Medium
 
 
For somewhat faster PCs that do not have the capability to
 
display all the graphics details of Sacred.
 
 
 
*High
 
 
 
This setting is intended for PCs with a CPU speed of
 
significantly higher than 1600MHz, a lot of storage space
 
and a modern video card.
 
 
 
*Map transparency
 
 
 
If the slider is moved to the left, the minimap (Tab key)
 
hides the landscape. Move the slider to the right and the
 
background becomes visible through the transparent map.
 
 
 
 
 
'''Collecting Objects'''
 
 
 
 
 
*Atmospheric animations
 
 
 
Your hero will perform certain animated movements in the
 
game quite often, for instance when collecting gold or
 
objects. With this option, you can reduce the display of the
 
most frequently used animations.
 
 
 
*Collect
 
 
 
With these settings, you can specify whether you wish to
 
collect all items when collecting automatically (“A” key) (and
 
sort them manually) or whether the hero should leave
 
certain items where they are.
 
 
 
*Everything
 
 
 
The hero picks up all the dropped items.
 
 
 
*Gold / Unique Items
 
 
 
The hero picks up only gold and unique items. These include
 
quest objects, Combat Art Runes, and unique weapons and
 
armor.
 
 
 
*Gold
 
 
 
The hero picks up only gold coins and Combat Art Runes.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
'''Internet Options'''
 
 
 
*Data Throughput
 
 
 
Use this to indicate the speed of your Internet connection. This
 
setting is significant only for the Online Multiplayer mode.
 
 
 
 
 
'''Gameplay'''
 
 
 
*Auto-Save
 
 
 
At important points, the game is automatically saved.
 
 
 
*Explore Overview Map
 
 
 
A minimap shows only the area that is already known. This
 
is useful when Map Transparency is switched off.
 
 
 
*Violence
 
 
 
Use this to toggle the display of violence in Sacred on or off
 
 
 
== Ancaria Campaign ==
 
 
 
  
 
To begin playing Sacred from the beginning, open the Main Menu and select the Ancaria Campaign option to access the character selection screen. From here you can choose one of the eight character classes with which to play Sacred Gold.
 
To begin playing Sacred from the beginning, open the Main Menu and select the Ancaria Campaign option to access the character selection screen. From here you can choose one of the eight character classes with which to play Sacred Gold.
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Click on the character you wish to use for your adventures in the world of Ancaria.
  
Click on the character you wish to use for your adventures in the world of Ancaria. In the text box, you can then give your hero a new name.
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In the text box, you can then give your hero a [[Sacred:Textcodes|new name]]. If you have previously exported a hero, you can import that character here. The character’s values and equipment will be imported as well. When starting with an imported character, opponents will be at a significantly higher level. Once you have decided on a character, you will need to choose the level of difficulty.  
  
If you have previously exported a hero, you can import that character here. The character’s values and equipment will be imported as well. When starting with an imported character, opponents will be at a significantly higher level.
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At the start of the game, only the Bronze (very easy) and Silver (easy) levels are available to you. If you finish the game at the Silver level, you can access additional difficulty levels which are far more demanding. As the level of difficulty increases, opponents become harder to defeat and the effect of healing potions is reduced.
 
 
Once you have decided on a character, you will need to choose the level of difficulty.  
 
  
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k271/gogoblender/characters-1.jpg
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'''Your adventure starts here!'''
  
At the start of the game, only the Bronze (very easy) and Silver (easy) levels are available to you. If you finish the game at the Silver level, you can access additional difficulty levels which are far more demanding. As the level of difficulty increases, opponents become harder to defeat and the effect of healing potions is reduced.
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== '''[[Sacred:Underworld_Campaign|Underworld Campaign]]''' ==
  
Your adventure starts here.  
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Takes you to the Underworld Campaign menu. Please note that you can only enter the Underworld if your character has reached at least level 25. Simply import your experienced character or make use of one of the provided heroes (Dwarf or Daemon) to jump right into the Underworld Campaign.
  
 
Simply select a free slot in which to export the character. If no more slots are available, the
 
Simply select a free slot in which to export the character. If no more slots are available, the
 
existing character in the selected slot will be deleted if you choose to export a new character.
 
existing character in the selected slot will be deleted if you choose to export a new character.
Return to the Main Menu and click on the Underworld Campaign” option.  
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Return to the Main Menu and click on the Underworld Campaign” option. Exported characters retain their values, character levels, set items and other inventory items.
  
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k271/gogoblender/camp1.jpg
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'''Talk to Baroness Vilya to continue the adventure!'''
  
This will take you back to the Export screen containing all the characters you have exported from Sacred. Select the hero you wish to use in Underworld and then choose a level of difficulty. The game will now begin.  
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{{thumbframe|[[Image:camp3.jpg|400px]]}}
  
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k271/gogoblender/camp2.jpg
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== '''[[Sacred:Multiplayer|Multiplayer]]''' ==
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Takes you to the Multiplayer menu. Since the sacred servers closed you can only play online via local network.  
  
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=== Local Network ===
  
'''Note: Exported characters retain their values, character levels, set items and other inventory items.'''
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To play a game [[Sacred:Multiplayer|using a VPN]], click on “"Local Network" in the “Multiplayer” tab of the Main Menu. Next, choose your hero (character). You may select a character you have previously exported or begin with a new hero.
  
Talk to Baroness Vilya. After a short sequence, you will have to follow the creature that has abducted the baroness by going through the gate on the altar.  
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'''New Character'''
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*Click on the “New Character” button to start the game with a new hero.
  
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k271/gogoblender/camp3.jpg
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'''Import Character'''
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*Click on a previously exported character to start a multiplayer game with this hero.
  
Welcome to Underworld!
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'''Logout'''
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*Using the “Logout” button, you can return to the Main Menu.
  
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k271/gogoblender/camp4.jpg
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'''Continue'''
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*After you have selected your character, click on the button at the lower right corner of the screen to select a game.
  
New enemies, mysterious environments, new friends and unknown treasures are waiting for you - enjoy!
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'''Select LAN Game'''
 +
*The names and properties of the Sacred multiplayer games found on your network are displayed here. You can also set up your own LAN game. Click on “Join” to join a LAN game that is already running.
  
 +
=== Game Properties ===
 +
Multiplayer games have different properties. Along with the name of the game, the game parameters are displayed using the following symbols:
  
Useful tool tips will explain the particulars and finer points of the controls as well as other game elements. Click “Skip Tutorial” to prevent further tool tips
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'''[[Image:symbolcooperative.jpg]] Cooperative'''
being displayed.
 
  
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k271/gogoblender/adventurestarts.jpg
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*Up to four players can participate in the extensive campaign in cooperative mode. The game world can be saved and the joint adventure can be continued later. The story begins at the command post in Bellevue.
  
== Underworld Campaign ==
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'''[[Image:symbolhack.jpg]] Hack ‘n’ Slash'''
  
To play the Underworld Campaign, your game character needs to be at least level 25. To export an existing character simply access the in-game menu [ESC] and click on “Export.”
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*Up to 16 players can explore the world of Sacred. The main plot is not played out; instead, the game starts on a special island. In a tower on this island an entrance leads to a dungeon that offers portals to the whole of Ancaria.
  
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k271/gogoblender/underworldcampaign.jpg
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'''[[Image:symbolpvp-3.jpg]] Player vs. Player (PvP)'''
  
Note: For the Dwarf and Daemon, a prepared and equipped character is already supplied in the directory of exported characters.
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*This is the same as Hack ‘n’ Slash, but offers opportunities for fierce battles between players or teams of players. Locked This game is locked. Joining is not possible. Open This game is open and joining is possible. Password Joining this game is only possible with the correct password.
  
== Multiplayer ==
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'''[[Image:symbolpvp-3.jpg]] Hack ‘n’ Slash & PvP'''
  
*Multiplayer
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*In “PvP” mode, players may attack each other. In the secure zones, attacks on other players are not possible. It is also not possible for the members of a party to injure each other
Firstly, decide whether you wish to start a LAN or Internet game.
 
  
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k271/gogoblender/multiplayer.jpg
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== ''' Options''' ==
 +
Opens the Options menu. This is where you can edit settings such as graphic details and various game options. For further information, please read the corresponding page.
  
'''Multiplayer on LAN'''
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=== Graphics Options ===
 +
Graphics Resolution allows you to match the graphical display of the game to your PC’s capabilities.
  
To play a game using a local area network, click on “LAN” in the “Multiplayer” tab of the Main Menu. Next, choose your hero (character). You may select a character you have previously exported or begin with a new hero.
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'''Low'''
 +
*For older PCs (e.g., PIII 800 or similar)
  
'''New Character'''
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'''Medium'''
 +
*For somewhat faster PCs that do not have the capability to display all the graphics details of Sacred.
  
*Click on the “New Character” button to start the game
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'''High'''
with a new hero.
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*This setting is intended for PCs with a CPU speed of significantly higher than 1600MHz, a lot of storage space
 +
and a modern video card.
  
'''Import Character'''  
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'''Map transparency'''
 +
*If the slider is moved to the left, the minimap (Tab key) hides the landscape. Move the slider to the right and the
 +
background becomes visible through the transparent map.
  
*Click on a previously exported character to start a
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=== Collecting Objects ===
multiplayer game with this hero.
+
'''Atmospheric animations'''
 +
*Your hero will perform certain animated movements in the game quite often, for instance when collecting gold or objects. With this option, you can reduce the display of the most frequently used animations.
  
Logout
+
'''Collect'''
 +
*With these settings, you can specify whether you wish to collect all items when collecting automatically (“A” key) (and
 +
sort them manually) or whether the hero should leave certain items where they are.
  
*Using the “Logout” button, you can return to the Main Menu.
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'''Everything '''
 +
*The hero picks up all the dropped items.
  
Continue
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'''Gold / Unique Items'''
 +
*The hero picks up only gold and unique items. These include quest objects, Combat Art Runes, and unique weapons and armor.
  
*After you have selected your character, click on the
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'''Gold'''
button at the lower right corner of the screen to select
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*The hero picks up only gold coins and Combat Art Runes.
a game.
 
  
 +
=== Internet Options ===
 +
'''Data Throughput'''
 +
*Use this to indicate the speed of your Internet connection. This setting is only significant for the Online Multiplayer mode.
  
 +
=== Gameplay ===
 +
'''Auto-Save'''
 +
*At important points, the game is automatically saved.
  
'''Select LAN Game'''
+
'''Explore Overview Map'''
 
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*A minimap shows only the area that is already known. This is useful when Map Transparency is switched off.
The names and properties of the Sacred multiplayer games found on your network are displayed here. You can also set up your own LAN game. Click on “Join” to join a LAN game that is already running.
 
 
 
'''Game Properties'''
 
 
 
Multiplayer games have different properties. Along with the name of the game, the game parameters are displayed using the following symbols:
 
 
 
'''Gameplay'''
 
 
 
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k271/gogoblender/symbolcooperative.jpg Cooperative
 
 
 
*Up to four players can participate in the extensive
 
campaign in cooperative mode. The game world can be
 
saved and the joint adventure can be continued later. The
 
story begins at the command post in Bellevue.
 
 
 
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k271/gogoblender/symbolhack.jpg Hack ‘n’ Slash
 
 
 
*Up to 16 players can explore the world of Sacred. The main plot is not played out; instead, the game starts on a special island. In a tower on this island an entrance leads to a dungeon that offers portals to the whole of Ancaria.
 
  
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k271/gogoblender/symbolpvp-3.jpg Player vs. Player (PvP)
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'''Violence'''
 +
*Use this to toggle the display of violence in Sacred on or off.
  
*This is the same as Hack ‘n’ Slash, but offers opportunities for fierce battles between players or teams of players. Locked This game is locked. Joining is not possible. Open This game is open and joining is possible. Password Joining this game is only possible with the correct password.
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== '''Load Game''' ==
 +
Opens the Saved Games menu. For further information, please read Getting Started.
  
*Hack ‘n’ Slash & PvP:
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== '''Extras'''  ==
 +
Allows you to start the intro movie sequence again or see the development team credits for Sacred Gold.
  
In “PvP” mode, players may attack each other. In the secure zones, attacks on other players are not possible. It is also not possible for the members of a party to injure each other
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== ''' Quit'''  ==
 +
Got enough already? This takes you back to your desktop!

Latest revision as of 11:56, 17 June 2020

Buy the game

You can get Sacred Gold via GoG.com!
You can get Sacred Gold via Steam!

Install the game

Windows

Register, buy and download Sacred Gold according to your choosen plattform (GoG/Steam).

Steam

  1. Follow the instructions on the screen after you bought the game.
  2. Config your settings.cfg located in the game's installation folder..
  3. Install the latest inofficial patch according to your game version.

GoG.com

  1. Follow the instructions on the screen after you bought the game.
  2. Config your settings.cfg located in the game's installation folder..
  3. Install the latest inofficial patch according to your game version.

CD/DVD

  1. To install Sacred Gold place the CD/DVD in your CD/DVD drive.
  2. Run the setup.exe application located on the Sacred Gold CD/DVD.
  3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
    The readme.html file in the game's installation folder contains important technical information.
  4. Config your settings.cfg located in the game's installation folder.
  5. Install the latest official patch according to your game version.
  6. Install the latest inofficial patch according to your game version.

Linux

With Wine, the Sacred Gold installation on Linux is identical to a regular Windows installation.
Notes: You will see several graphical glitches in the game

Get started

  1. Wine installation
  2. Wine configuration
  3. etc


System Requirements

Minimum

  1. CPU – Pentium III 800 MHz
  2. RAM – 256MB
  3. Optical Drive – 4x DVD
  4. GPU – DirectX8 compatible 16MB video card
  5. Sound – DirectX compatible sound card
  6. OS – Windows® 98 SE/ME
  7. Disk Space at least 3.4GB available
  8. Other – DirectX9 (included on the Sacred Gold DVD)

Recommended

  1. CPU – Pentium IV 1.6GHz or higher
  2. RAM – 512MB or higher
  3. Optical Drive – 8x DVD or faster
  4. GPU – DirectX9 compatible 64MB video card or higher
  5. Sound – DirectX9 compatible sound card with 3D support
  6. OS – Windows® 2000/XP
  7. Disk Space at least 3.7GB available
  8. Other – DirectX9 (included on the Sacred Gold DVD)
  9. Other – Network card

Main Menu

Mainmenu.jpg

Ancaria Campaign

Starts a new game with a new hero. Takes you to the New Campaign menu.

To begin playing Sacred from the beginning, open the Main Menu and select the Ancaria Campaign option to access the character selection screen. From here you can choose one of the eight character classes with which to play Sacred Gold. Click on the character you wish to use for your adventures in the world of Ancaria.

In the text box, you can then give your hero a new name. If you have previously exported a hero, you can import that character here. The character’s values and equipment will be imported as well. When starting with an imported character, opponents will be at a significantly higher level. Once you have decided on a character, you will need to choose the level of difficulty.

At the start of the game, only the Bronze (very easy) and Silver (easy) levels are available to you. If you finish the game at the Silver level, you can access additional difficulty levels which are far more demanding. As the level of difficulty increases, opponents become harder to defeat and the effect of healing potions is reduced.

Your adventure starts here!

Underworld Campaign

Takes you to the Underworld Campaign menu. Please note that you can only enter the Underworld if your character has reached at least level 25. Simply import your experienced character or make use of one of the provided heroes (Dwarf or Daemon) to jump right into the Underworld Campaign.

Simply select a free slot in which to export the character. If no more slots are available, the existing character in the selected slot will be deleted if you choose to export a new character. Return to the Main Menu and click on the Underworld Campaign” option. Exported characters retain their values, character levels, set items and other inventory items.

Talk to Baroness Vilya to continue the adventure!

Camp3.jpg

Multiplayer

Takes you to the Multiplayer menu. Since the sacred servers closed you can only play online via local network.

Local Network

To play a game using a VPN, click on “"Local Network" in the “Multiplayer” tab of the Main Menu. Next, choose your hero (character). You may select a character you have previously exported or begin with a new hero.

New Character

  • Click on the “New Character” button to start the game with a new hero.

Import Character

  • Click on a previously exported character to start a multiplayer game with this hero.

Logout

  • Using the “Logout” button, you can return to the Main Menu.

Continue

  • After you have selected your character, click on the button at the lower right corner of the screen to select a game.

Select LAN Game

  • The names and properties of the Sacred multiplayer games found on your network are displayed here. You can also set up your own LAN game. Click on “Join” to join a LAN game that is already running.

Game Properties

Multiplayer games have different properties. Along with the name of the game, the game parameters are displayed using the following symbols:

Symbolcooperative.jpg Cooperative

  • Up to four players can participate in the extensive campaign in cooperative mode. The game world can be saved and the joint adventure can be continued later. The story begins at the command post in Bellevue.

Symbolhack.jpg Hack ‘n’ Slash

  • Up to 16 players can explore the world of Sacred. The main plot is not played out; instead, the game starts on a special island. In a tower on this island an entrance leads to a dungeon that offers portals to the whole of Ancaria.

Symbolpvp-3.jpg Player vs. Player (PvP)

  • This is the same as Hack ‘n’ Slash, but offers opportunities for fierce battles between players or teams of players. Locked This game is locked. Joining is not possible. Open This game is open and joining is possible. Password Joining this game is only possible with the correct password.

Symbolpvp-3.jpg Hack ‘n’ Slash & PvP

  • In “PvP” mode, players may attack each other. In the secure zones, attacks on other players are not possible. It is also not possible for the members of a party to injure each other

Options

Opens the Options menu. This is where you can edit settings such as graphic details and various game options. For further information, please read the corresponding page.

Graphics Options

Graphics Resolution allows you to match the graphical display of the game to your PC’s capabilities.

Low

  • For older PCs (e.g., PIII 800 or similar)

Medium

  • For somewhat faster PCs that do not have the capability to display all the graphics details of Sacred.

High

  • This setting is intended for PCs with a CPU speed of significantly higher than 1600MHz, a lot of storage space

and a modern video card.

Map transparency

  • If the slider is moved to the left, the minimap (Tab key) hides the landscape. Move the slider to the right and the

background becomes visible through the transparent map.

Collecting Objects

Atmospheric animations

  • Your hero will perform certain animated movements in the game quite often, for instance when collecting gold or objects. With this option, you can reduce the display of the most frequently used animations.

Collect

  • With these settings, you can specify whether you wish to collect all items when collecting automatically (“A” key) (and

sort them manually) or whether the hero should leave certain items where they are.

Everything

  • The hero picks up all the dropped items.

Gold / Unique Items

  • The hero picks up only gold and unique items. These include quest objects, Combat Art Runes, and unique weapons and armor.

Gold

  • The hero picks up only gold coins and Combat Art Runes.

Internet Options

Data Throughput

  • Use this to indicate the speed of your Internet connection. This setting is only significant for the Online Multiplayer mode.

Gameplay

Auto-Save

  • At important points, the game is automatically saved.

Explore Overview Map

  • A minimap shows only the area that is already known. This is useful when Map Transparency is switched off.

Violence

  • Use this to toggle the display of violence in Sacred on or off.

Load Game

Opens the Saved Games menu. For further information, please read Getting Started.

Extras

Allows you to start the intro movie sequence again or see the development team credits for Sacred Gold.

Quit

Got enough already? This takes you back to your desktop!