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TechnobabylonProblems with fullscreen scaling or mouse acceleration? Look here.(8 posts)(8 posts)
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Posted June 19, 2018
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Technobabylon was created using the AGS editor and needs the AGS engine to run.
The version of AGS packaged with the game on GOG is a few years old and the engine has since been updated and improved quite a bit. Using the newer version solved all technical problems I had with the game.

To use the latest version with the game, follow these instructions:
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01. Download the latest version here. Choose the "Installer Free Download".
02. Extract the downloaded archive and copy only the file "acwin.exe" to the game's main folder.
03. Run the executable with the parameter "--setup". You can do this by starting the game via a shortcut: right-click on "acwin.exe" and choose "Create shortcut". Then open the shortcut's properties and add "--setup" to the field "Target". The path should look like this: "[...]\acwin.exe --setup". Run the shortcut.
04. You can now configure the engine to your liking, though defaults should be fine. If you have problems with correct scaling in fullscreen mode, choose the option "Stretch, preserving aspect ratio".
05. Enjoy the game.

Should you still have problems with mouse acceleration, follow these instructions:
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01. Go to the game's main installation folder.
02. Create a new file named "allegro.cfg".
03. Place the following contents into the file:
[mouse]
mouse_accel_factor=0

These instructions have been tested with Wine on Linux, which is how I play the game.
Post edited November 08, 2019 by Urnoev
Posted July 15, 2018
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Urnoev: Technobabylon was created using the AGS editor and needs the AGS engine to run.
The version of AGS packaged with the game on GOG is a few years old and the engine has since been updated and improved quite a bit. Using the newer version solved all technical problems I had with the game.

To use the latest version with the game, follow these instructions:
-----
01. Download the latest version here. Choose the "Installer Free Download".
02. Extract the downloaded archive and copy only the file "acwin.exe" to the game's main folder.
03. Run the executable with the paramter "--setup". You can do this by right-clicking on "acwin.exe" and choosing "Create shortcut". Then open the shortcut's properties and add "--setup" to the field "Target". The path should look like this: "[...]\acwin.exe --setup". Run the shortcut.
04. You can now configure the engine to your liking, though defaults should be fine. If you have problems with correct scaling in fullscreen mode, choose the option "Stretch, preserving aspect ratio".
05. Enjoy the game.

Should you still have problems with the mouse acceleration, follow these instructions:
-----
01. Go to the game's main installation folder.
02. Create a new file named "allegro.cfg".
03. Place the following contents into the file:
[mouse]
mouse_accel_factor=0
Superb, thanks!
Posted October 23, 2018
Thank you!
Posted March 11, 2019
Cheers m8. I play on my TV so with the PC resolutions it would sometimes have problems with fullscreen in this game. Your guide fixed it for me. Nice one.
Posted April 07, 2019
Thanks!
Posted December 21, 2021
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Urnoev: Technobabylon was created using the AGS editor and needs the AGS engine to run.
The version of AGS packaged with the game on GOG is a few years old and the engine has since been updated and improved quite a bit. Using the newer version solved all technical problems I had with the game.

To use the latest version with the game, follow these instructions:
-----
01. Download the latest version here. Choose the "Installer Free Download".
02. Extract the downloaded archive and copy only the file "acwin.exe" to the game's main folder.
03. Run the executable with the parameter "--setup". You can do this by starting the game via a shortcut: right-click on "acwin.exe" and choose "Create shortcut". Then open the shortcut's properties and add "--setup" to the field "Target". The path should look like this: "[...]\acwin.exe --setup". Run the shortcut.
04. You can now configure the engine to your liking, though defaults should be fine. If you have problems with correct scaling in fullscreen mode, choose the option "Stretch, preserving aspect ratio".
05. Enjoy the game.

Should you still have problems with mouse acceleration, follow these instructions:
-----
01. Go to the game's main installation folder.
02. Create a new file named "allegro.cfg".
03. Place the following contents into the file:
[mouse]
mouse_accel_factor=0

These instructions have been tested with Wine on Linux, which is how I play the game.
Should the path be \acwin.exe --setup or "[...]\acwin.exe --setup"

Not sure about the beackets and quotes.
Also if done right should the game start or a engine config ui first.
Thanks
Nevermind I got it figured out again.
Post edited December 21, 2021 by smuggly
Posted December 22, 2021
Just noticed this thread, as it doesn't affect me, but:

1) There is a native Linux port of ags. That is what I played the game with. No need to use wine.

2) Scummvm 2.5.0 supports ags games out of the box. I have successfully tested all of my gog ags games (including this one) with this, because my Linux distribution no longer packages ags.

Setting up scummvm for a game is easy. Just lauch and point it to the directory containing the game. Or, if you're like me, use the command line, e.g.:

scummvm -p /usr/local/gaes/scummvm/Technobabylon technobabylon
Posted June 12, 2022
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Urnoev: Technobabylon was created using the AGS editor and needs the AGS engine to run.
The version of AGS packaged with the game on GOG is a few years old and the engine has since been updated and improved quite a bit. Using the newer version solved all technical problems I had with the game.

To use the latest version with the game, follow these instructions:
-----
01. Download the latest version here. Choose the "Installer Free Download".
02. Extract the downloaded archive and copy only the file "acwin.exe" to the game's main folder.
03. Run the executable with the parameter "--setup". You can do this by starting the game via a shortcut: right-click on "acwin.exe" and choose "Create shortcut". Then open the shortcut's properties and add "--setup" to the field "Target". The path should look like this: "[...]\acwin.exe --setup". Run the shortcut.
04. You can now configure the engine to your liking, though defaults should be fine. If you have problems with correct scaling in fullscreen mode, choose the option "Stretch, preserving aspect ratio".
05. Enjoy the game.

Should you still have problems with mouse acceleration, follow these instructions:
-----
01. Go to the game's main installation folder.
02. Create a new file named "allegro.cfg".
03. Place the following contents into the file:
[mouse]
mouse_accel_factor=0

These instructions have been tested with Wine on Linux, which is how I play the game.
Thank you, helped me :)
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