Older games' program loops just run off the CPU clock instead of a time independent game loop. We had no idea that CPUs would get that fast that it would be a problem. I started programing in 1990. Most of the programs I wrote were in Dos in Turbo C, on a 386 when I started.
You should be able to google it and download this game. Otherwise, if you go to GOG (Good Old Games), you can purchase something like Redguard or Morrowind. You will then be given TES: Arena and TES: Daggerfall for free. From GOG, a lot of games (in particular, the older ones) will come DRM-free. This means that you can give them out to friends to have, with no issues. GOG versions also come themselves with DOSBox applications built in, so you can just run them.
Hello, I'm wondering that now since the Steam version is also packaged with ArenaSetup, can these DosBox configurations work for the Steam version? I'm asking because since Steam would ask if I want to play either Full Screen or Windowed, then I probably don't have to fiddle that particular setting in the config file, but what about everything else?
You can try right-clicking and selecting "Open Link in New Tab" or "Save Link As...". If the problem persists you may need to adjust your browser settings to allow downloads or pop-ups from that site. You can download the game directly from Bethesda at elderscrolls.bethesda.net/en/arena but it may not be as smooth and I can't guarantee everything in this video will work as described.
Sorry to hear that! I haven't had that problem with Arena, but I have had it with other older games. It's unfortunately probably a system-specific issue. Good luck!
@@mr_talisman7761 I love all Jedi Knight series Dark Forces 2 is truly one of those legends that never gets old.I'm even thinking of playing it again Dark forces 2 :D The Kyle Katarn character's place is very special to me, I really like the Expanded Universe thing of Star Wars.
In what way? Like it's old and hard to play mechanically, or it's crashing on you? I feel you on the first one haha... but you get used to it after a few hours of gameplay. Save often! As for the second it's tough to troubleshoot but emulated games in general struggle with a lot of newer systems :( good luck!
@@mr_talisman7761 At first I was having trouble figuring out how to loot enemies, but I figured that out. It also took me about an hour to get through the intro dungeon lmao. Actually enjoying it now but it's nearly impossible to navigate the map when an npc give you an assignment.
@@sweetwater2128 bruh the intro dungeon is so hard lol... especially on first playthroigh because the confusion is added to the unfamilar controls. Glad thinks are lookin up for you :)
@@sweetwater2128 it took me like 10 minutes and its my first time playing it hope the character you make is good i picked nightblade heard it was better than spellsword
@@mr_talisman7761 Trying to rest in a dungeon is a pain in the ass sometimes good thing i bought a healing spell. It took me like 10 minutes to get out of the first dungeon and its my first time playing it guess i got lucky. I picked night blade heard it was better than spellsword there aren't a lot of videos about making a decent character for arena.
Sorry you have had some issues! I just went to wiwiki.wiwiland.net/?title=Arena_:_ArenaSetup_EN today and clicked on ArenaSetup.exe and it downloaded fine for installation. I would recommend trying a different browser (I'm on Firefox for example).
Thank you very much! Just in case.... If you have GOG version, you need to find dosbox_arena.conf file in Arena folder.
ctrl+f1 isnt opening the binds for me :/
Does this crash a lot for anyone else or is it just me?
I have only had a few, but not a lot. Unfortunately I probably don't know enough about it to help troubleshoot your issues. Hope it gets better!
Older games' program loops just run off the CPU clock instead of a time independent game loop. We had no idea that CPUs would get that fast that it would be a problem. I started programing in 1990. Most of the programs I wrote were in Dos in Turbo C, on a 386 when I started.
Very interesting! I wasn't born yet in 1990 XD
You made this so easy. I thought I had tried everything, but doing it your way worked perfectly!
Thanks! Glad to help :)
This is the best guide to all this, by a long shot. Nicely done!
Thanks for the kind words :)
@@mr_talisman7761 You are most welcome :)
This is perfect. Been looking for something like this for a year. Thank you.
Happy you found it!
This was very helpful thank you, I could not figure out how to emulate it otherwise
Hold on, is this game free? Or do you have to pay full price for it?
You should be able to google it and download this game. Otherwise, if you go to GOG (Good Old Games), you can purchase something like Redguard or Morrowind. You will then be given TES: Arena and TES: Daggerfall for free. From GOG, a lot of games (in particular, the older ones) will come DRM-free. This means that you can give them out to friends to have, with no issues. GOG versions also come themselves with DOSBox applications built in, so you can just run them.
@@shimayamagoto8959 So, I'd be able to run not just Arena, but also Daggerfall on my Chromebook? Without issues? That's awesome to hear, thanks dude!
@@theinquisitorisamage1653 If you have any more questions/issues, feel free to message me directly ^_^
@@shimayamagoto8959 I have some questions, do you have any experience editing save files? Or any form of stat alteration?
@@justinking6744 Unfortunately, no I do not. I have just began my journey with Arena ^_^
Hello, I'm wondering that now since the Steam version is also packaged with ArenaSetup, can these DosBox configurations work for the Steam version? I'm asking because since Steam would ask if I want to play either Full Screen or Windowed, then I probably don't have to fiddle that particular setting in the config file, but what about everything else?
Thank your from Germany ! :)
Thank you very much, you helped me a lot !
When I click on arena setup link in the website, it doesn't automatically start downloading. Can somebody help me
You can try right-clicking and selecting "Open Link in New Tab" or "Save Link As...". If the problem persists you may need to adjust your browser settings to allow downloads or pop-ups from that site. You can download the game directly from Bethesda at elderscrolls.bethesda.net/en/arena but it may not be as smooth and I can't guarantee everything in this video will work as described.
@@mr_talisman7761 thanks bro, i solved this problem by just downloading it from another browser
this helped, you earned a sub bro
Thank you. Means a lot!
Thank you!
I have the game crashing out of nowhere after a certain period of time
Sorry to hear that! I haven't had that problem with Arena, but I have had it with other older games. It's unfortunately probably a system-specific issue. Good luck!
@@mr_talisman7761 Anyway, now I know how to play with modern controls at least, thanks.
@@mr_talisman7761 It's been 7 months since I wrote this, now I'm watching your video to play this game again
@@Abeloth_ Awesome! Great name btw, I was just playing some Dark Forces II a few weeks ago :)
@@mr_talisman7761 I love all Jedi Knight series Dark Forces 2 is truly one of those legends that never gets old.I'm even thinking of playing it again Dark forces 2 :D The Kyle Katarn character's place is very special to me, I really like the Expanded Universe thing of Star Wars.
shit is unplayable
In what way? Like it's old and hard to play mechanically, or it's crashing on you? I feel you on the first one haha... but you get used to it after a few hours of gameplay. Save often!
As for the second it's tough to troubleshoot but emulated games in general struggle with a lot of newer systems :( good luck!
@@mr_talisman7761 At first I was having trouble figuring out how to loot enemies, but I figured that out. It also took me about an hour to get through the intro dungeon lmao. Actually enjoying it now but it's nearly impossible to navigate the map when an npc give you an assignment.
@@sweetwater2128 bruh the intro dungeon is so hard lol... especially on first playthroigh because the confusion is added to the unfamilar controls. Glad thinks are lookin up for you :)
@@sweetwater2128 it took me like 10 minutes and its my first time playing it hope the character you make is good i picked nightblade heard it was better than spellsword
@@mr_talisman7761 Trying to rest in a dungeon is a pain in the ass sometimes good thing i bought a healing spell.
It took me like 10 minutes to get out of the first dungeon and its my first time playing it guess i got lucky. I picked night blade heard it was better than spellsword there aren't a lot of videos about making a decent character for arena.
Doesn't work. Can't even open it in a new tab or window. Link is dead.
Sorry you have had some issues! I just went to wiwiki.wiwiland.net/?title=Arena_:_ArenaSetup_EN today and clicked on ArenaSetup.exe and it downloaded fine for installation. I would recommend trying a different browser (I'm on Firefox for example).
@@mr_talisman7761 it's good. I had to rightclick and copy the link and that downloaded it automatically for some reason.