** Warlock: Master of the Arcane FAQ and System Requirements **

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Hello friends,

Here are the answers to some questions that you may have now that the time to master the Arcane arts is upon us.

Q1: What is Warlock: Master of the Arcane?
A1: Warlock: Master of the Arcane is a new turned-based strategy game set in the fantastical world of Ardania, popularized in Majesty franchise. Warlock: Master of the Arcane invites players to take on the role of the Great Mage and build a powerful magical empire, giving mightly mages the ability to control armies and wield magic to wage war against another, as they compete with other wizards for the title of Warlock.

Q2: When is Warlock: Master of the Arcane released?
A2: It is released the 8th of May 2012

Q3: How do I buy Warlock: Master of the Arcane?
A3: You can find links to our retailers here!

Q4: Is there a demo I can try?
A4: Yes, there is a demo available through steam. We recommend you try the demo first to make sure the game runs properly on your machine before purchasing it.

Q5: I have purchased and started the game... What do I do now? How do I make things perish in flames?
A5: You can always be that guy that reads the manual. It can be downloaded here!
There is also a beginners guide in PDF format.
This tutorial video may also be helpful to get you started if you are lost to begin with.
A nice AAR put together by our own 2Coats if you seek more inspiration.
For entertainment, see Fred (CEO of Paradox Interactive) get beaten by the AI in a archived livestream from 2012-04-26 (twitch.tv) :)

Q6: I purchased the game but it won't run properly!
A6: Make sure your computer meets the system requirements (see below) and post your issues in the technical support forums.

Q7: I can't see the technical support forums!
A7: You should register the game using the CD-key or, in some cases, the special forum key provided by your specific retailer or steam. If you purchased the game through another retailer you can still register your CD-key with steam and you should be able to retrieve the key from there.

Q8: I can't register my Warlock: Master of the Arcane CD-key here at the forums!
A8: Are you using the correct key? In some cases a separate key for the forum is provided. See A7 above.

Q9: What are the system requirements?
A9: They are listed at the very bottom of this post.

Q10: Does Warlock: Master of the Arcane have a multiplayer option?
A10: Yes, it was added with patch 1.2 but is still in beta version.

Q11: Is there any wikis available?
A11: Yeah, here is one at least.

Q12: Does the game run with Windows XP?
A12: Windows XP is not supported and we can not guarantee it working. There are however many players using said OS and got it working so check the forums for help if you experience problems.


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Homepage - http://www.warlockmasterofthearcane.com/
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Links (again):

Where to buy the game: http://www.warlockmasterofthearcane.com/buy
Demo: http://store.steampowered.com/app/203630/
Game manual: http://www.warlockmasterofthearcane.com/gallery-downloads/game-manual
Beginners guide: http://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=53810
Video tutorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=snbuxjVbcmQ
AAR by 2Coats: http://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/showthread.php?605871-This-iS-A-R-D-A-N-I-A!-A-Warlock-Master-of-the-Arcane-AAR
Archived twitch.tv live stream with Fred Wester: http://www.twitch.tv/paradoxinteractive/b/316236708
Wiki: http://warlockmota.wikia.com/wiki/Unit_Perks


SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FOR WARLOCK: MASTER OF THE ARCANE

Minimum system requirements
Operating system: Windows vista, Windows 7
Processor: Dual Core CPU
Memory: 2 Gb
Hard disk space: 4 Gb
Video: GeForce GT240 512Mb or comparable
Sound: DirectX 9.0c compatible
DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c
Controller support: keyboard, mouse

Recommended system requirements
Operating system: Windows 7
Processor: Quad Core CPU
Memory: 4 Gb
Hard disk space: 4 Gb
Video: GeForce GTX460 1Gb or comparable
Sound: DirectX 9.0c compatible
DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c
Controller support: keyboard, mouse
 
Sounds like you meet the system requirements and if the demo runs fine I can't see why it wouldn't.
 
Does it works on Windows XP?

XP is not supported officially. Many people are still playing it with XP however, but we can not guarantee it working though.

If you are having problems with it many people here in the forums deviced workarounds for the issues that has been discovered.
 
Running XP and videocard Sapphire HD5450'
The only problem I have is the cursor. A black square i.s.o. an arrow.
Any body ideas how to solve that?
 
This issue happened when I set up streaming of the game through xsplit once upon a time. It only happened when I captured the game and disappeared when I captured the screen instead. I honestly have no idea what that means, but someone else might? Anyway, I would start by making sure your directx and graphic drivers are up to date.
 
Running XP and videocard Sapphire HD5450'
The only problem I have is the cursor. A black square i.s.o. an arrow.
Any body ideas how to solve that?

Hey guys,

Did you manage to solve the issue? I just bought the game and everything seems to work except for the black square as mouse cursor. I downloaded the demo before I bought and there was no problem in the demo. I am currently running Vista.

Thanks
 
Start by updating your video driver. If that doesn't help post full details in the Support forum.