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The Unofficial Sacred FAQ
A work in progress by Michael "Cironir" Vondung
(Version of March 3rd, 2004)
Introduction
This document offers answers to frequently asked questions about the demo
version of Ascaron's upcoming release, "Sacred". It also provides answers to
questions about the release version, however, several aspects of the
international final product are still in flux. This FAQ is an unofficial
document and does not necessarily reflect Ascaron's opinions; all information
within is subject to change, and there is no guarantee that all answers are
accurate. Please do not distribute the document without permission. No one
would benefit from different, outdated versions of a resource that is meant to
be useful. For suggestions, corrections, or questions, please leave a message
here at the GameFAQs.com forums, at http://www.ascaron-forum.com or drop me an
e-mail at cironir@furcadia.com.
*** A revision history can be found at the bottom of the document. ***
Overview
A. General
* When will Sacred be released?
* Who developed Sacred?
* Who publishes and distributes Sacred?
* Where can I download the English demo version?
* Is there a Macintosh or a Linux version?
* I heard the game is like Diablo?
* I heard the US version won't have "gore". True?
* What exactly will be missing?
* I am Canadian, will I still get the declawed US version?
* I am Australian, which version will we get?
* Will there be technical problems if I get an import version?
* I didn't see any blood in the demo, how come?
* Will there be a version in French language?
* Do all three versions feature the same cover artwork?
* Can I pre-order Sacred?
* How much does it cost?
* Can I get the soundtrack CD that the Germans get?
* Can I use saved games/characters from the demo in the release?
* Are there English fan sites for Sacred?
* Where can I download Sacred wallpapers for my desktop?
B. Features
* What are the six character classes?
* Can I change the gender of my character?
* Are there levels? What's the maximum level?
* Are there rare, set and unique items in Sacred?
* Are items and drops random?
* Are there different difficulty levels?
* Can you tell me more about the horse?
* How many different monster types are there in Sacred?
* Do monsters respawn?
* Does Sacred feature random maps?
* Are all areas in Sacred forest regions?
* Is there an editor for Sacred? Can I make mods?
* Can I interact with the environment?
* Does Sacred have a day/night cycle?
* Does Sacred have weather effects?
* Does this game support PvP and Hardcore?
* What are the available screen resolutions?
C. Gameplay
* How do I assign skill and attribute points?
* I only got one attribute point, where did the others go?
* How many points does the game add to my attributes?
* How do I learn a new skill?
* I don't see the "New Skill" option anywhere. What's up?
* How many skill points do I get?
* Can I "save up" skill and attribute points?
* How do I learn and increase combat arts?
* Doesn't that make increasing combat arts random?
* Is higher always better, in regard to combat arts?
* I read about "combos". How do you make them?
* What in the world is a "combo"?
* Will the combos be updated when I raise a skill?
* How do I socket equipment with runes and jewellery?
* Are there hotkeys? How do you configure them?
* Five hotkeys each? How do I get the ten slots?
* How do I assign a weapon to a hotkey/slot?
* How do I assign a weapon and a shield to a hotkey/slot?
* How do I assign a special attack to a hotkey/slot?
* How do I assign a combo to a hotkey/slot?
* Where can I find an in-game map?
* How can I open the quest log? Is there one?
* Can I highlight chests, barrels and other containers?
* Will my Vampiress die or get damaged when day dawns?
* Why does my character stop fighting when I drink a potion?
* Why are the potions so expensive?
* How do you stack potion bottles?
* Is the blue chest I see in every town like the D2 chest?
* How/where can I buy a horse?
* Do I have to feed my horse?
* How do I mount or dismount my horse?
* Why can't I use my special attack from horseback?
* Why can't I use any combo from horseback?
* Can I take my horse everywhere?
* When I dismount the horse, can monsters attack it?
* If I die, does my horse also die?
* Is my horse invulnerable when I am mounted on it?
* Is there a way to call the horse?
* How do I "trample" monsters into the ground?
* Why do I always dismount when I pick up items?
* Is there a way to prevent that my ranged character runs towards enemies?
* The $!@# kids in town annoy me! Can I kill 'em?!
* I walk around and all monsters die when they see me!
* I saw a huge spider across a river. Can I kill it?
* Did my arrows/spells just miss?!
* What level can be reached in the demo?
* How many quests are there in the demo?
* When does the demo end? Is there a time limit?
* At the end of the demo it says I saw 30-40% of the world. That small?
* Where do I find these statistics?
D. Multiplayer
* Does Sacred support multiplayer gaming?
* Can I play online with my single player character?
* Is the closed Ascaron.net similar to battle.net?
* I heard battle.net was full of cheaters. Will Ascaron.net be like that?
* Will I have to pay for playing on Ascaron.net?
* I heard you can't currently create closed a.net games?
* Can two people play on a LAN with just one copy of the game?
* Do all players need the same language/country version?
* How many people can play in an online game session?
* Sacred has a huge world, how will I find my party?
* What about player killing (PK)? Is it allowed?
* Do I need broadband to be able to play online?
* Can I password protect my games and just play with mates?
* Can I prevent high level characters from joining my game?
* Will I be able to "mule" solo?
* How many characters can I have online?
* Won't the "pick up all" option help item grabbers?
* I heard that there is no trading screen?
E. Technical Stuff and Bugs
* What kind of computer do I need for Sacred?
* Why is Windows 98FE (First Edition) not supported?
* Do I really need DirectX 9?
* I can't minimize the demo with ALT+TAB!
* The demo runs slowly and freezes!
* I noticed some grammar and spelling mistakes.
* I can see a magical stash, but can't reach it. Help!
* Help, I am stuck in the landscape!
* My Seraphim stands on the horse! What's up with that?
* Pathfinding really sucks, has that been fixed, too?
* I loaded a demo savegame. Why is my character's name "PlayerName"?
* I need technical help. Who can I contact?
A. General
Q: When will Sacred be released?
A: Sacred has been released in Germany on February 27th. In the UK, it will be
released on March 19th, and in North America on March 25th. For the North
European/Scandinavian countries, March 19th was mentioned.
Q: Who developed Sacred?
A: Sacred is developed by the German company Ascaron. They have been in the
game development business since 1991 and are well-known for eco-sims like the
popular Patrician and Port Royale series. Sacred is their first
action-roleplaying game.
Q: Who publishes and distributes Sacred?
A: The German version of Sacred is distributed by Take2. Koch Media
distributes the UK version, and Encore is the distributor of the
North-American version. In Scandinavia, Sacred is published by Atari. Red Ant
is the publisher for Australia, Akella for Russia, Take2 for the Benelux
countries (Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg), WWE for South Africa, and in
France Sacred will be distributed by SG Diffusion. Check back later for
information on Sacred publishers for other areas of the world.
Q: Where can I download the English demo version?
A: The English demo can be downloaded from a number of sites. The "official"
download site appears to be http://www.edbisfiles.com/all/index.php?dlid=461,
but you can also get it from http://www.gamershell.com/download_5124.shtml and
numerous other locations.
Q: Is there a Macintosh or Linux version?
A: No, and there are apparently no plans to develop Sacred for platforms other
than MS-Windows. It supports Windows 98SE through Windows XP. Note that
Windows 98FE is not supported.
Q: I heard the game is like Diablo?
A: Sacred is an action computer roleplaying game with a medieval fantasy
setting. You slip in the role of one of six character classes, and face the
adventures and epic battles that await you in the world of Ancaria. Visit
http://www.ascaron.com for more detailed information about the game's
background story. Sacred is often compared to Blizzard's classic game Diablo
II. The games do have a lot in common, but they are nonetheless independent
titles. Sacred is not a "clone", but introduces a large number of new,
innovative features, while also incorporating aspects that gamers have loved
in other games. Sacred offers thirty main quests, two hundred sub-quests, and
a huge world full of vibrant life. Diablo II is not the only title that Sacred
is compared to. Some players felt positively reminded of Divine Divinity,
while others saw similarities to Baldur's Gate, Blade & Sword, and Ultima
Online. If you enjoyed any of these games, Sacred is for you.
Q: I heard the US version won't have "gore". True?
Yes, this is true. The North-American publisher, Encore, wanted to get a teen
rating for the game. In order to achieve this, the full gore option was taken
out of the US version. There has been talk about whether it will be possible
to turn on full gore by ways of editing the textual configuration file, but
Mirko Worsley from Ascaron posted a definite statement to end the
speculations: "It will NOT be possible to change any part of the config file
to include blood in the US version. It will also NOT be possible to add
settings in the registry, create a blood patch for the US Version to include
blood. In general, it will NOT be possible to do this."
Q: What exactly will be missing?
A: Alan Wild of Ascaron UK said about this question, "I just want to clarify
some points in the discussion on Blood & Gore. The version which has been
tagged as 'NON-Blood&Gore' has the following differences from the European
version: There is no dismemberment of enemies; There is no blood 'pooling'
around corpses; There is no blood 'squirting' from wounds, corpses or lost
limbs. However, there are still blood 'splats' or blood 'clouds'. Blood has
not been totally removed from the North American version. Equally, there are
no gameplay changes whatsoever. The above notes are the only changes between
versions."
Q: I am Canadian, will I still get the declawed US version?
A: Yes, Canada is part of North-America and you get the same version as your
neighbours. The UK import version is also available in a number of places.
Q: I am Australian, which version will we get?
A: According to Alan Wild of Ascaron UK. the Australian version will be
A work in progress by Michael "Cironir" Vondung
(Version of March 3rd, 2004)
Introduction
This document offers answers to frequently asked questions about the demo
version of Ascaron's upcoming release, "Sacred". It also provides answers to
questions about the release version, however, several aspects of the
international final product are still in flux. This FAQ is an unofficial
document and does not necessarily reflect Ascaron's opinions; all information
within is subject to change, and there is no guarantee that all answers are
accurate. Please do not distribute the document without permission. No one
would benefit from different, outdated versions of a resource that is meant to
be useful. For suggestions, corrections, or questions, please leave a message
here at the GameFAQs.com forums, at http://www.ascaron-forum.com or drop me an
e-mail at cironir@furcadia.com.
*** A revision history can be found at the bottom of the document. ***
Overview
A. General
* When will Sacred be released?
* Who developed Sacred?
* Who publishes and distributes Sacred?
* Where can I download the English demo version?
* Is there a Macintosh or a Linux version?
* I heard the game is like Diablo?
* I heard the US version won't have "gore". True?
* What exactly will be missing?
* I am Canadian, will I still get the declawed US version?
* I am Australian, which version will we get?
* Will there be technical problems if I get an import version?
* I didn't see any blood in the demo, how come?
* Will there be a version in French language?
* Do all three versions feature the same cover artwork?
* Can I pre-order Sacred?
* How much does it cost?
* Can I get the soundtrack CD that the Germans get?
* Can I use saved games/characters from the demo in the release?
* Are there English fan sites for Sacred?
* Where can I download Sacred wallpapers for my desktop?
B. Features
* What are the six character classes?
* Can I change the gender of my character?
* Are there levels? What's the maximum level?
* Are there rare, set and unique items in Sacred?
* Are items and drops random?
* Are there different difficulty levels?
* Can you tell me more about the horse?
* How many different monster types are there in Sacred?
* Do monsters respawn?
* Does Sacred feature random maps?
* Are all areas in Sacred forest regions?
* Is there an editor for Sacred? Can I make mods?
* Can I interact with the environment?
* Does Sacred have a day/night cycle?
* Does Sacred have weather effects?
* Does this game support PvP and Hardcore?
* What are the available screen resolutions?
C. Gameplay
* How do I assign skill and attribute points?
* I only got one attribute point, where did the others go?
* How many points does the game add to my attributes?
* How do I learn a new skill?
* I don't see the "New Skill" option anywhere. What's up?
* How many skill points do I get?
* Can I "save up" skill and attribute points?
* How do I learn and increase combat arts?
* Doesn't that make increasing combat arts random?
* Is higher always better, in regard to combat arts?
* I read about "combos". How do you make them?
* What in the world is a "combo"?
* Will the combos be updated when I raise a skill?
* How do I socket equipment with runes and jewellery?
* Are there hotkeys? How do you configure them?
* Five hotkeys each? How do I get the ten slots?
* How do I assign a weapon to a hotkey/slot?
* How do I assign a weapon and a shield to a hotkey/slot?
* How do I assign a special attack to a hotkey/slot?
* How do I assign a combo to a hotkey/slot?
* Where can I find an in-game map?
* How can I open the quest log? Is there one?
* Can I highlight chests, barrels and other containers?
* Will my Vampiress die or get damaged when day dawns?
* Why does my character stop fighting when I drink a potion?
* Why are the potions so expensive?
* How do you stack potion bottles?
* Is the blue chest I see in every town like the D2 chest?
* How/where can I buy a horse?
* Do I have to feed my horse?
* How do I mount or dismount my horse?
* Why can't I use my special attack from horseback?
* Why can't I use any combo from horseback?
* Can I take my horse everywhere?
* When I dismount the horse, can monsters attack it?
* If I die, does my horse also die?
* Is my horse invulnerable when I am mounted on it?
* Is there a way to call the horse?
* How do I "trample" monsters into the ground?
* Why do I always dismount when I pick up items?
* Is there a way to prevent that my ranged character runs towards enemies?
* The $!@# kids in town annoy me! Can I kill 'em?!
* I walk around and all monsters die when they see me!
* I saw a huge spider across a river. Can I kill it?
* Did my arrows/spells just miss?!
* What level can be reached in the demo?
* How many quests are there in the demo?
* When does the demo end? Is there a time limit?
* At the end of the demo it says I saw 30-40% of the world. That small?
* Where do I find these statistics?
D. Multiplayer
* Does Sacred support multiplayer gaming?
* Can I play online with my single player character?
* Is the closed Ascaron.net similar to battle.net?
* I heard battle.net was full of cheaters. Will Ascaron.net be like that?
* Will I have to pay for playing on Ascaron.net?
* I heard you can't currently create closed a.net games?
* Can two people play on a LAN with just one copy of the game?
* Do all players need the same language/country version?
* How many people can play in an online game session?
* Sacred has a huge world, how will I find my party?
* What about player killing (PK)? Is it allowed?
* Do I need broadband to be able to play online?
* Can I password protect my games and just play with mates?
* Can I prevent high level characters from joining my game?
* Will I be able to "mule" solo?
* How many characters can I have online?
* Won't the "pick up all" option help item grabbers?
* I heard that there is no trading screen?
E. Technical Stuff and Bugs
* What kind of computer do I need for Sacred?
* Why is Windows 98FE (First Edition) not supported?
* Do I really need DirectX 9?
* I can't minimize the demo with ALT+TAB!
* The demo runs slowly and freezes!
* I noticed some grammar and spelling mistakes.
* I can see a magical stash, but can't reach it. Help!
* Help, I am stuck in the landscape!
* My Seraphim stands on the horse! What's up with that?
* Pathfinding really sucks, has that been fixed, too?
* I loaded a demo savegame. Why is my character's name "PlayerName"?
* I need technical help. Who can I contact?
A. General
Q: When will Sacred be released?
A: Sacred has been released in Germany on February 27th. In the UK, it will be
released on March 19th, and in North America on March 25th. For the North
European/Scandinavian countries, March 19th was mentioned.
Q: Who developed Sacred?
A: Sacred is developed by the German company Ascaron. They have been in the
game development business since 1991 and are well-known for eco-sims like the
popular Patrician and Port Royale series. Sacred is their first
action-roleplaying game.
Q: Who publishes and distributes Sacred?
A: The German version of Sacred is distributed by Take2. Koch Media
distributes the UK version, and Encore is the distributor of the
North-American version. In Scandinavia, Sacred is published by Atari. Red Ant
is the publisher for Australia, Akella for Russia, Take2 for the Benelux
countries (Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg), WWE for South Africa, and in
France Sacred will be distributed by SG Diffusion. Check back later for
information on Sacred publishers for other areas of the world.
Q: Where can I download the English demo version?
A: The English demo can be downloaded from a number of sites. The "official"
download site appears to be http://www.edbisfiles.com/all/index.php?dlid=461,
but you can also get it from http://www.gamershell.com/download_5124.shtml and
numerous other locations.
Q: Is there a Macintosh or Linux version?
A: No, and there are apparently no plans to develop Sacred for platforms other
than MS-Windows. It supports Windows 98SE through Windows XP. Note that
Windows 98FE is not supported.
Q: I heard the game is like Diablo?
A: Sacred is an action computer roleplaying game with a medieval fantasy
setting. You slip in the role of one of six character classes, and face the
adventures and epic battles that await you in the world of Ancaria. Visit
http://www.ascaron.com for more detailed information about the game's
background story. Sacred is often compared to Blizzard's classic game Diablo
II. The games do have a lot in common, but they are nonetheless independent
titles. Sacred is not a "clone", but introduces a large number of new,
innovative features, while also incorporating aspects that gamers have loved
in other games. Sacred offers thirty main quests, two hundred sub-quests, and
a huge world full of vibrant life. Diablo II is not the only title that Sacred
is compared to. Some players felt positively reminded of Divine Divinity,
while others saw similarities to Baldur's Gate, Blade & Sword, and Ultima
Online. If you enjoyed any of these games, Sacred is for you.
Q: I heard the US version won't have "gore". True?
Yes, this is true. The North-American publisher, Encore, wanted to get a teen
rating for the game. In order to achieve this, the full gore option was taken
out of the US version. There has been talk about whether it will be possible
to turn on full gore by ways of editing the textual configuration file, but
Mirko Worsley from Ascaron posted a definite statement to end the
speculations: "It will NOT be possible to change any part of the config file
to include blood in the US version. It will also NOT be possible to add
settings in the registry, create a blood patch for the US Version to include
blood. In general, it will NOT be possible to do this."
Q: What exactly will be missing?
A: Alan Wild of Ascaron UK said about this question, "I just want to clarify
some points in the discussion on Blood & Gore. The version which has been
tagged as 'NON-Blood&Gore' has the following differences from the European
version: There is no dismemberment of enemies; There is no blood 'pooling'
around corpses; There is no blood 'squirting' from wounds, corpses or lost
limbs. However, there are still blood 'splats' or blood 'clouds'. Blood has
not been totally removed from the North American version. Equally, there are
no gameplay changes whatsoever. The above notes are the only changes between
versions."
Q: I am Canadian, will I still get the declawed US version?
A: Yes, Canada is part of North-America and you get the same version as your
neighbours. The UK import version is also available in a number of places.
Q: I am Australian, which version will we get?
A: According to Alan Wild of Ascaron UK. the Australian version will be
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