Pools of Darkness

released in 1991 by Strategic Simulations, Inc. published by Strategic Simulations, Inc.
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  • Install
    Wine DOS version last published 3 weeks, 3 days ago
    Play Pools of Darkness with Gold Box Companion on Linux!
    This installer requires a zip archive of the original application files.

    Download Gold Box Companion from https://gbc.zorbus.net/

    Gold Box Companion requires Pools of Darkness version 1.1. You will need to set the install directory when first running Gold Box Companion, it is C:\GAMES\DOS\DARKNESS. See the Gold Box Companion documentation for more details.

    Pools of Darkness allows importing characters directly from Secret of the Silver Blades. A placeholder directory has been created at [install directory]/drive_c/GAMES/BLADES, you can copy your game files here if you would like to use this feature.

    This installer creates a bash script for disabling the copy protection from Pools of Darkness version 1.1, it requires xxd to function. Run remove-copy-protection.sh in the install directory. With the copy protection patched you can press enter at the copy protection screen to pass the check.

    The DOSBox config is located at [install directory]/drive_c/GAMES/DOSBOX/DOSBOX.CONF.
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    mame PC-98 version
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    auto GOG(Auto) version
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For ten years your glorious band has fought Evil wherever it has threatened the Realms. Lord Bane has suffered many defeats at your hands and new peace washes over the land. Now your path comes full circle - back to the thriving city of Phlan.

As your ship arrives, you see the towers of Phlan, where before only ruins stood. The slums and decay have given way to new growth. Boats bob in the harbor under the watchful protection of Sokal Keep. In large measure this prosperity and success was born of your defeat of Tyranthraxus so many years ago.

As the sail is furled, and the crew prepares to dock, you wonder "Where could adventure be found among such peace ...

  • Genre: Role-playing
  • Platform: Amiga, Linux, MS-DOS, PC-98, Windows

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