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2024-12-05T00:28:18Z

GPU Hardware

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	* As of TDM 2.09, only OpenGL 3.3 and newer hardware are supported		* As of TDM 2.09, only OpenGL 3.3 and newer hardware are supported
	* As a general proviso, we recommend at least ~~512MB~~ of Video RAM		* As a general proviso, we recommend at least 1280MB of Video RAM

	== First Startup ==		== First Startup ==

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2024-06-11T02:02:41Z

First Startup

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	* Adjust the settings in the menus if needed (like screen resolution and gameplay settings).		* Adjust the settings in the menus if needed (like screen resolution and gameplay settings).
	* See also the [[Performance Tweaks]] article to make TDM run a little bit faster if you're on a lower end machine.		* See also the [[Performance Tweaks]] article to make TDM run a little bit faster if you're on a lower end machine.
	* ~~When~~ the game ~~doesnt~~ start the first time, the game create logs. The following article provides more information: "[~~http://wiki.thedarkmod.com/index.php?title=~~Debugging_TDM_systemerrors Debugging TDM Systemerrors]"		* If the game doesn't start the first time, the game create logs. The following article provides more information: "[[Debugging_TDM_systemerrors\|Debugging TDM Systemerrors]]"
	* In case of any problems, please read the [[Reporting Problem]] article.		* In case of any problems, please read the [[Reporting Problem]] article.
	* If you encounter a problem, please check the [[FAQ]]. If you can't find an answer there, you can leave a post in the TDM Support forum.		* If you encounter a problem, please check the [[FAQ]]. If you can't find an answer there, you can leave a post in the TDM Support forum.

Nbohr1more: /* Hard Disk Space */

2023-05-05T16:16:07Z

Hard Disk Space

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	* Size of one Fan Mission varies from 10 MB to 400 MB (depending on amount of custom content). <br/> Total size of all fan missions ever released over 15 GB, but you don't have to download them all at once =)		* Size of one Fan Mission varies from 10 MB to 400 MB (depending on amount of custom content). <br/> Total size of all fan missions ever released over 15 GB, but you don't have to download them all at once =)
	* You also need some space for screenshots, savegames, etc --- negligible compared to the first two points.		* You also need some space for screenshots, savegames, etc --- negligible compared to the first two points.
	* Windows 10 and newer have incredibly high Disk IO consumption. We advise that you use an SSD rather than HDD if you are on Windows 10+ <br>( or use a ~~hybrid~~ HDD, Ramdisk software, Optane Memory, or a Flash Drive caching solution such as Primocache )		* Windows 10 and newer have incredibly high Disk IO consumption. We advise that you use an SSD rather than HDD if you are on Windows 10+ <br>( or use RAID, a Hybrid HDD, Ramdisk software, Optane Memory, or a Flash Drive caching solution such as Primocache )

	==== GPU Hardware ====		==== GPU Hardware ====

Nbohr1more: /* Hard Disk Space */

2023-04-27T20:21:17Z

Hard Disk Space

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	* Size of one Fan Mission varies from 10 MB to 400 MB (depending on amount of custom content). <br/> Total size of all fan missions ever released over 15 GB, but you don't have to download them all at once =)		* Size of one Fan Mission varies from 10 MB to 400 MB (depending on amount of custom content). <br/> Total size of all fan missions ever released over 15 GB, but you don't have to download them all at once =)
	* You also need some space for screenshots, savegames, etc --- negligible compared to the first two points.		* You also need some space for screenshots, savegames, etc --- negligible compared to the first two points.
	* Windows 10 and newer have incredibly high Disk IO consumption. We advise that you use an SSD rather than HDD if you are on Windows 10+		* Windows 10 and newer have incredibly high Disk IO consumption. We advise that you use an SSD rather than HDD if you are on Windows 10+ <br>( or use a hybrid HDD, Ramdisk software, Optane Memory, or a Flash Drive caching solution such as Primocache )
	<br> ( or use a hybrid HDD, Ramdisk software, Optane Memory, or a Flash Drive caching solution such as Primocache )

	==== GPU Hardware ====		==== GPU Hardware ====

Nbohr1more: /* Hard Disk Space */

2023-04-27T20:20:53Z

Hard Disk Space

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	* Size of one Fan Mission varies from 10 MB to 400 MB (depending on amount of custom content). <br/> Total size of all fan missions ever released over 15 GB, but you don't have to download them all at once =)		* Size of one Fan Mission varies from 10 MB to 400 MB (depending on amount of custom content). <br/> Total size of all fan missions ever released over 15 GB, but you don't have to download them all at once =)
	* You also need some space for screenshots, savegames, etc --- negligible compared to the first two points.		* You also need some space for screenshots, savegames, etc --- negligible compared to the first two points.
	* Windows 10 and newer have incredibly high Disk IO consumption. We advise that you use an SSD rather than HDD if you are on Windows 10+		* Windows 10 and newer have incredibly high Disk IO consumption. We advise that you use an SSD rather than HDD if you are on Windows 10+
			<br> ( or use a hybrid HDD, Ramdisk software, Optane Memory, or a Flash Drive caching solution such as Primocache )

	==== GPU Hardware ====		==== GPU Hardware ====

Nbohr1more: /* Hard Disk Space */

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Hard Disk Space

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	* Size of one Fan Mission varies from 10 MB to 400 MB (depending on amount of custom content). <br/> Total size of all fan missions ever released over 15 GB, but you don't have to download them all at once =)		* Size of one Fan Mission varies from 10 MB to 400 MB (depending on amount of custom content). <br/> Total size of all fan missions ever released over 15 GB, but you don't have to download them all at once =)
	* You also need some space for screenshots, savegames, etc --- negligible compared to the first two points.		* You also need some space for screenshots, savegames, etc --- negligible compared to the first two points.
	* Windows 10 and newer have incredibly high Disk IO consumption. We advise that you use an SSD rather than HDD if you are on Windows 10		* Windows 10 and newer have incredibly high Disk IO consumption. We advise that you use an SSD rather than HDD if you are on Windows 10+

	==== GPU Hardware ====		==== GPU Hardware ====

Nbohr1more: /* Operating Systems supported */

2023-04-27T20:13:04Z

Operating Systems supported

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	==== Operating Systems supported ====		==== Operating Systems supported ====
	*Windows (Vista/Win7/Win8/Win10)		*Windows (Vista/Win7/Win8/Win10/Win11)
	*Linux		*Linux

	Running TDM on Mac OS is unsupported, but possible in Wine.		Running TDM on Mac OS is unsupported, but possible in Wine.

			* Note: Microsoft no longer supports Vista or Win7

	==== General ====		==== General ====

Nbohr1more: /* Hard Disk Space */

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Hard Disk Space

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	* Size of one Fan Mission varies from 10 MB to 400 MB (depending on amount of custom content). <br/> Total size of all fan missions ever released over 15 GB, but you don't have to download them all at once =)		* Size of one Fan Mission varies from 10 MB to 400 MB (depending on amount of custom content). <br/> Total size of all fan missions ever released over 15 GB, but you don't have to download them all at once =)
	* You also need some space for screenshots, savegames, etc --- negligible compared to the first two points.		* You also need some space for screenshots, savegames, etc --- negligible compared to the first two points.
			* Windows 10 and newer have incredibly high Disk IO consumption. We advise that you use an SSD rather than HDD if you are on Windows 10

	==== GPU Hardware ====		==== GPU Hardware ====

Nbohr1more: /* Hard Disk Space */

2023-04-27T20:09:28Z

Hard Disk Space

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	Breakdown of the estimate:		Breakdown of the estimate:
	* Base TDM package takes around 3.5 GB of space.		* Base TDM package takes around 3.5 GB of space.
	* Size of one Fan Mission varies from 10 MB to 400 MB (depending on amount of custom content). <br/> Total size of all fan missions ever released ~~is 5.5~~ GB, but you don't have to download them all at once =)		* Size of one Fan Mission varies from 10 MB to 400 MB (depending on amount of custom content). <br/> Total size of all fan missions ever released over 15 GB, but you don't have to download them all at once =)
	* You also need some space for screenshots, savegames, etc --- negligible compared to the first two points.		* You also need some space for screenshots, savegames, etc --- negligible compared to the first two points.

Stgatilov: Updating for 2.09: tdm_installer is now default distribution method.

2021-02-16T11:41:30Z

Updating for 2.09: tdm_installer is now default distribution method.

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	The only official way to freshly install TDM is described on the [http://www.thedarkmod.com/downloads/ downloads page on website].<br>		The only official way to freshly install TDM is described on the [http://www.thedarkmod.com/downloads/ downloads page on website].<br>
	In short:<br>		In short:<br>
	* Download the TDM ~~Updater~~ for your operating system from the [http://www.thedarkmod.com/downloads/ downloads page on website], unpack it in a folder and run the ~~updater~~.<br>		* Download the TDM Installer for your operating system from the [http://www.thedarkmod.com/downloads/ downloads page on website], unpack it in a folder and run the installer.<br>
	* And if you want to update an existing TDM installation, see [[Update\|the Update article]].<br>		* And if you want to update an existing TDM installation, see [[Update\|the Update article]].<br>
	<br>		<br>
	If you are using Windows and find those instructions difficult, try using the Freyk's Unofficial Installer (download from the download page).<br>		If you are using Windows and find those instructions difficult, try using the Freyk's Unofficial Installer (download from the download page).<br>
	<br>		<br>
	And a large list of Official and ''unofficial & unsupported''' installation methods is provided in article [[Installer and Manual Installation]].		And a large list of Official and ''unofficial & unsupported'' installation methods is provided in article [[Installer and Manual Installation]].
	<br>		<br>
	If you want help after trying reading the documentation above, please ask for it on "Tech Support" subforum.		If you want help after trying reading the documentation above, please ask for it on "Tech Support" subforum.
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	==== GPU Hardware ====		==== GPU Hardware ====

	* As of TDM 2.08 only OpenGL 3.1 and newer hardware are supported		* As of TDM 2.09, only OpenGL 3.3 and newer hardware are supported
	* As a general proviso, we recommend at least 512MB of Video RAM		* As a general proviso, we recommend at least 512MB of Video RAM

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	== See also ==		== See also ==
	* [[tdm_update]] - If you have trouble running the installer/updater.
	* [[FAQ]] - Frequently Asked Questions and their answers.		* [[FAQ]] - Frequently Asked Questions and their answers.
	* [[Hosting The Dark Mod]]		* [[Hosting The Dark Mod]]

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