How to Patch JK to work on New Machines
Step 1:
Download the FOV exe Files.
Open the ZIP and pick the EXE file with the corresponding FOV (Field of View) of your choice, and place it in the Main Directory where JK is installed. 90 is the default for JK. Typical 16:9 monitors like 100 to 110, and Ultrawide monitors like 115 to 120.
Step 2:
Download the ddraw.dll files. Required to run JK with a lower DirectX version to enable maximum compatibility with new AMD and NVidia Graphics Cards. Simply put the ddraw.dll file in the main JK Directory. If you make it as far as Step 6, these files will be overwritten at that step.
Step 3:
Download the NOCD patch.
Required to run the updated Jedi Knight executable you downloaded in step 1. Simply put the JK.dll file in the main JK Directory.
Step 4:
Create a Shortcut to JK on your Desktop by navigating to the main JK Directory, and right clicking the desired EXE you chose in Step 1, and then clicking "Send To" and then clicking "Desktop". Go to the new shortcut on your desktop, right click it, and click Properties. Next, in the TARGET area, at the end, insert a space, then type -windowgui and then click OK.
Step 5:
Test JK
Load up JK using the shortcut you've created in Step 4. If JK Starts, you are closer to getting it working correctly. Go to SETUP -> DISPLAY -> ENABLE 3D ACCELERATION, Hit OK twice to get back to the main screen.
Now, go to MULTIPLAYER -> HOST GAME, then double click the TCP/IP option. Now, pick a level and hit OK.
IF: JK Starts and looks good, congrats, you're done! Just open ports on your router and you are ready to start playing online!
IF: JK Starts and looks bad, Move to step 6.
IF: JK doesn't start, and you are using an AMD Graphics Card, Try using the 13.1 DLL FILE for AMD, and place it in the main JK Directory, then repeat Step 5.
Step 6:
If you have successfully started JK and it looks good, the following steps are optional.
Download DGVoodoo v2.42. Open the zip, and move all files to your main JK Directory, overwriting any existing DLL files. Then, run the DGVoodooSetup.exe in your main JK Directory to make any changes if needed. Then proceed back to Step 5.
If JK still doesn't look quite right, you may need a special tweak depending on your system. In this case, please visit the JK Community Discord for help from real people who know how to get this shit working. |