GemRB RPG Package (Version 0.8.8) Released for AmigaOS 4
Date 25-Mar-2025 14:15:25
Topic: Amigaworld.net News
| Steffen Häuser and Alinea Computer are pleased to present the GemRB RPG package
in version 0.8.8 for AmigaOS 4. Steffen Häuser is responsible for the porting and the easy installation of the package.
GemRB allows you to play the famous PC role-playing games Baldur’s Gate 1, Baldur’s Gate 2 (often called
"the best PC RPG of all time"), Icewind Dale 1, and Planescape: Torment on an Amiga running AmigaOS 4.
A version of the original PC game data (from CDs or DVD) is required for installation. However, a PC is not needed—the installer
enables direct installation of all four games on the Amiga. Alternatively, "GOG" versions of the games can also be used,
but this requires a pre-installation on a PC. Therefore, CD/DVD installation is recommended, as it eliminates the need for a PC.
This version of GemRB is based on GemRB 0.8.8 and includes numerous bug fixes compared to the older 0.7.2 version.
No manual installation of libraries or editing of configuration files is required—the provided installer takes care of everything.
The new version is highly optimized and includes executables specifically tailored for certain Amiga models. The following frame rates have
been achieved:
AmigaOne x5000 (2 GHz) – 30 fps at 1024x768
AmigaOne x1000 (1.8 GHz) – 25 fps at 800x600
AmigaOne A1222 (1.2 GHz) – 18 fps at 640x480
Sam 440 (666 MHz) – 15 fps at 640x480
MicroAmigaOne (800 MHz) – 10 fps at 640x480
Special versions of the executable exist for x5000, x1000, Sam 440, Sam 460, and A1222, along with a general executable that runs on
all systems.
The minimum system requirement is a Sam 440, while the recommended configuration is a Sam 460 or higher.
Additionally, the expansions BG1: Tales of the Sword Coast, BG2: Throne of Bhaal, and IWD: Heart of Winter are playable
and can also be installed via the installer.
The games have been tested with the German, English, Multilanguage (German, English, French, Italian, Spanish), and
Polish versions. The following versions are also compatible with the installer:
Baldur’s Gate 1, Baldur’s Gate 2, Icewind Dale 1 from Computer Bild Spiele Cover DVDs (BG1: 12/2008, BG2: 12/2008 Gold,
ID1: 03/2009), Planescape: Torment from GameStar Cover DVD (07/2006)
In addition to the AmigaOS 4 version, a WarpOS version will soon be released. It has already been successfully tested at 25 fps (640x480)
on an overclocked 1 GHz Ragnarök PCI PPC card.
Whether versions for PiStorm and Vampire can be created is still being evaluated.
The game package is available as a digital download for €19.95 (incl. VAT) in the Alinea Computer online shop.
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