Evil Genius - Everything newcomers need to know!

[Rebellion_Beldeth]

Having trouble getting started? Want to play in widescreen?

Over the years the AWESOME Evil Genius community has made some amazing updates and fixes to the game! Here are some great resources to get you on track and taking over the world!

The Official Discord (Don't forget to read the rules to see the channels)
DISCORD [discord.com]

Best community Guides and Bug Fixes.
WIKI [www.pcgamingwiki.com]

A new TOP TIPS video!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYpyO3jffbU

Anyone experiencing issues please contact us at rebellion.co.uk/support

[Devistater]

Love this game!

But what's not fixed is you guys not bothering to link a trailer for this game on the steam page :) Games with trailers on the store page often sell much better than games with just pics.
Here's a good trailer if anyone wants to see one:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLuTO-2VR6w

Also I haven't verified it recently, but last I checked, you guys hadn't included the bonus CD with the extra henchman and extra traps and items in the steam version, however there were steam posts on how to get these back into the steam game.

[Phenom]

Originally posted by RaTcHeT302:

Originally posted by Devistater:

Also I haven't verified it recently, but last I checked, you guys hadn't included the bonus CD with the extra henchman and extra traps and items in the steam version, however there were steam posts on how to get these back into the steam game.

all rebellion needs to do is to update the depot to include this file
"DominationPackResources.erb"

and then everyone will have access to the bonus content, why they haven't done that yet is beyond me, considering that it would only take about 30 seconds to do

Is there a place to get the extras anymore? Have had the game since it's original release in some shape or another, long since lost the files for the extras

[Chris Solomon]

Originally posted by Phenom:

Originally posted by RaTcHeT302:

all rebellion needs to do is to update the depot to include this file
"DominationPackResources.erb"

and then everyone will have access to the bonus content, why they haven't done that yet is beyond me, considering that it would only take about 30 seconds to do

Is there a place to get the extras anymore? Have had the game since it's original release in some shape or another, long since lost the files for the extras

you can download the bonus CD in it's entirety, completely free and 100% legal from this link:

https://www.moddb.com/games/evil-genius/downloads/evil-genius-bonus-cd

it was originally available to download for free on the evil genius game website.
And YES, it does work with the steam version. just run the setup.exe file and point the install directory to ".\steam\steamapps\common"

don't select the Evil Genius sub-directory, it will get selected automatically by the setup directory. just finish the setup process and then start a new game.

[Jon_Smith]

There is still a nasty bug in the game related to loot items not appearing on the second island. I had 15 and had to reload a save about 5 times for them all to go over, it was most often only transferring 14 and once only transferred 12. And yes, my minions packed them up and loaded them, the island was totally empty from the save I was reloading from and different loot items were missing each time.

Its good if people new to the game are aware of this so they can backup and reload as its easy to miss.

[Cooper]

Rebellion_Beldeth: Although I am glad for your post, ppl before me pointed out few things that were not addressed ever since games' launch on Steam.

What I would like to see the most, would be a official patch applied to steam version, so we do not need to install it manualy and then use no-cd fixes . Perhaps add some fixes from the unofficial ones too. Also pop cap increased to 200 (officialy).

Complete Bonus pack with henchman, items and other goodies could be included so ppl do not need to search for it and install it separetly. Or put it as a free dlc (like bonus content pack for X3: Terran Conflict)

Some good Evil Lair layouts for both islands with trap coridors for newcomers

EDIT: Since I have older NB, where I play 15+ years old games, and have free time on garden or at work, a no-cd instalation (with patches and bonus content) would be welcomed so I could play EG there. For those who bought it on Steam atleast.

[SaitoYui]

You guys acknowledge the patches and addons made by the community, but don't have Steam workshop support?

C'mon guys! This is ironically the only game where I'd be able to upload a sizeable amount of proprietary workshop content, and yet there is no platform for which to do so

[Nightwolfnl]

Originally posted by Saito Yui:

and yet there is no platform for which to do so

Have you never heard of Nexus before then? https://www.nexusmods.com/evilgenius/

[Fgyjt]

Originally posted by Rebellion_Beldeth:

Having trouble getting started? Want to play in widescreen?

Over the years the AWESOME Evil Genius community has made some amazing updates and fixes to the game! Here are some great resources to get you on track and taking over the world!

The Official Discord (Don't forget to read the rules to see the channels)
DISCORD [discord.com]

Best community Guides and Bug Fixes.
WIKI [www.pcgamingwiki.com]

A new TOP TIPS video!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYpyO3jffbU

Anyone experiencing issues please contact us at rebellion.co.uk/support

Where is the last piece for the doomsday device that turns people into workers? I have been sending squeeming minions literally everywhere and i cannot find the FUC KING last piece! Please help i beg you.

[HeLlEnStOnE]

I definietely recommend to
1) Install the PC-Gaming-Wiki-Patch:
https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/404-evil-genius-pcgamingwiki-patch/
2) add the Unofficial Evil Genius Patch form NexusMods:
https://www.nexusmods.com/evilgenius/mods/26