A total conversion module for Troika's 'The Temple of Elemental Evil.' CLICK 'READ MORE' FOR SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS, COMPATIBILITY NOTES, AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
The Circle of Eight front end utility, TFE-X, requires Java Runtime Environment (JRE) v1.6.0 (also known as Java 6) or higher to run. Most modern systems will have this installed. To check if it's installed on your system, go to Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs and look for 'Java.' Both the standard Oracle package and the open source OpenJDK are fully supported. If you are on Microsoft Windows, you can download Java at this URL: Java.com. If you are on Linux, your distro repository should contain a version of Java (e.g. OpenJDK) that you can use.
COMPATIBILITY NOTES
The Keep on the Borderlands is a standalone module that runs on the Temple of Elemental Evil engine. The Temple of Elemental Evil game is required to install and run The Keep on the Borderlands.
The Keep on the Borderlands is compatible with all retail versions of ToEE, including the boxed, jewel case, Anthology, and Good Old Games download versions. The Anthology and Good Old Games versions of ToEE come fully patched. You don't need to add any Atari patches.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1: INSTALL ATARI PATCH 1
If your version of ToEE is not pre-patched, install Atari Patch 1. It is available here: Ftp.infogrames.net
STEP 2: INSTALL ATARI PATCH 2
If your version of ToEE is not pre-patched, install Atari Patch 2. It is available here: Ftp.infogrames.net
STEP 3: DO NOT INSTALL ATARI PATCH 3
There is no need to install Atari Patch 3. The only additional feature Atari Patch 3 contains is a fix for the infamous DirectX 9.0c looting bug, but this particular issue is also fixed in the Keep on the Borderlands module. If you have installed patch 3 already or if your game comes pre-patched with Atari Patch 3, dont worry. It doesn't matter.
STEP 4: INSTALL THE KEEP ON THE BORDERLANDS
Double click the Keep on the Borderlands Setup utility to begin installation. When prompted to choose an installation location, make sure to select the location where your game is installed. The default location as defined by The Keep on the Borderlands is C:/Temple of Elemental Evil. If you are using a modern operating system like Windows 7 or 8, it is best to avoid installing to the Program Files directory, as those operating systems may not allow unrestricted access there. The Keep on the Borderlands and its installation utility require unrestricted access. The default installation location for most versions of ToEE is generally in Program Files. We recommend you change this and install to the root directory of your C: drive.
Follow all on-screen promps. After the module has been deployed, the Circle of Eight front end utility, TFE-X, will automatically launch.
If this is a new installation, TFE-X will perform the necessary operations to convert your installation for use with The Keep on the Borderlands. Be patient; this can take some time. When TFE-X is finished, it will report the status to you in a popup window. IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN THIS POPUP NOTIFICATION WINDOW, THE CONVERSION IS NOT COMPLETE. DO NOT CTRL-ALT-DEL OUT OF THE TFE-X APPLICATION. WAIT FOR THE POPUP WINDOW. Next, select The Keep on the Borderlands from the TFE-X menu and click 'activate.' This can also take some time. WAIT FOR THE POPUP WINDOW TO TELL YOU THAT THE MODULE ACTIVATION IS COMPLETE. DO NOT CTRL-ALT-DEL OUT OF THE TFE-X APPLICATION. After the module has been activated, you may customize various options through TFE-X and launch the game.
If this is an existing front end installation to which you are simply adding The Keep on the Borderlands, simply select The Keep on the Borderlands from the TFE-X menu and click 'activate.' This can also take some time. WAIT FOR THE POPUP WINDOW TO TELL YOU THAT THE MODULE ACTIVATION IS COMPLETE. DO NOT CTRL-ALT-DEL OUT OF THE TFE-X APPLICATION. After the module has been activated, you may customize various options through TFE-X and launch the game.
Version 4 of TFE-X will give you feedback on the progress of conversion and module activation. Pay attention to this feedback and no not interrupt any of TFE-X's operations.
STEP 5: IF YOU ARE INSTALLING AN ADD-ON MODULE
If you are installing an add-on module like a patch or some other specialized mod, double click its setup utility and follow all on-screen promps. Be sure to select the correct game directory as detailed above in Step 4. Launch TFE-X after installation, click Add-On Packs, select the add-on pack you want to install, and click install. WAIT OUT THE INSTALLATION.
The module that you are adding the add-on pack to must be activated and selected in the TFE-X module menu prior to activating the add-on pack.
You may only have one add-on pack activated at a time.
We hope you enjoy The Keep on the Borderlands!
- The Circle of Eight team
This is a pleasant surprise; I had no idea TOEE, one of the least loved and least thought about games in my collection (though one with untapped potential) even had a mod scene. Then a random browse of Moddb new releases and a conversion of TKOTB, a name that instantly transports me back to the age of eleven released 7 hours ago!
When I get the time I'll have to dig out my copy of TOEE - a quest in itself - and give it a go.
just buy toee on gog for 2 bucks
Is this reality? I though it was vapourware forever. Marvelous!
Does installing this mod mean you overwrite a ToEE/Co8 install, or can you have it installed alongside Co8 TOEE?
Once you install either The Keep on the Borderlands mod or The Circle of Eight Modpack, this will convert The Temple of Elemental Evil computer game to a module. You then run TFE-X (The Front End-X), and now you have the option to activate either The Keep on the Borderlands mod, The Circle of Eight Modpack, or the original The Temple of Elemental Evil module at any time in the future. Only one of those 3 modules can be active at any time (and is the only module that you can play while it remains the active module), but you may activate any of those 3 modules as often as you like.
Please post any questions concerning The Keep on the Borderlands mod at the official website ( Co8.org ) to receive official support from the Circle of Eight modding team.
For more information about The Keep on the Borderlands mod, see the following link:
Co8.org
For information about The Circle of Eight Modpack, see the following link:
Co8.org
Awesome. This has be in development since the dawn of mankind...but so awesome to see KotB released.
The Co8 guys and gals are true wizards. Fixing up ToEE and now giving us a proper add-on.
Kudos guys, and thanx.
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It wont let me begin it says wrong alignment and nothing found when i use the secret door search tool by the stairs near
the portal.
I'm having the same problem.
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I have this same issue
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