
๐จโ๐ป Client Issues
โฌ Always ensure the following is ran as an Administrator.
World of Dreams.exe,OpenSetup.exeor theOriginRO Launcher.exe.- Set the Graphics API to
DirectX 7inOpenSetup.exe. - Right-click
World of Dreams.exeโ Properties โ Compatibility โ set to Windows 7 or Windows XP SP3. - Enable Run as Administrator for both
World of Dreams.exeandOriginRO Launcher.exe. - Avoid installing in
Program Files. Preferred directory:C:\Games\OriginRO\orC:\World of Dreams\. - Keep updated with the latest patches via the
OriginRO Launcher.exe.
โฌ Insecure Software Detected
- Anti-cheat systems might be falsely flagged by antivirus.
- Add the game folder,
World of Dreams.exe, andOriginRO Launcher.exeto antivirus exceptions. - Optionally, submit these files for Microsoft Malware Analysis (opens in a new tab).
โฌ Gepard Shield Issues (init d3d or GRF)
- Open
OriginRO Launcher.exeโ๏ธ:- Set Graphics API to
DirectX 7. - Choose proper resolution and graphic device.
- Uncheck Full Screen.
- Adjust or disable Sound Mode.
- Select โDelete all RO-related settings (Factory Reset)โ.
- Set Graphics API to
- Install the game outside
Program Files.
โฌ Illegal Software Warning
- Some mouse/keyboard software may trigger false positives.
- Close such programs before launching the game.
โฌ Gepard Cannot Validate License
- Check your internet connection.
- Add exceptions in your antivirus/firewall for game files.
โฌ Low FPS / Freezing on Windows 10/11 with NVIDIA
- In NVIDIA Control Panel > Manage 3D Settings > Program Settings (for
World of Dreams.exe):- Set Max Frame Rate:
60 FPS - Monitor Tech:
Fixed Refresh - Preferred Refresh Rate:
Application-controlled - V-Sync:
Use the 3D application setting
- Set Max Frame Rate:
โฌ Setup for HD/4K/8K Displays (dgVoodoo)
For high-resolution monitors, use dgVoodoo to improve compatibility and scaling.
๐งฉ Installation
- Download dgVoodoo 2.79.3 (opens in a new tab) from the ๐ฅ Downloads Page (opens in a new tab).
- Extract into your OriginRO directory (e.g.
C:\World of Dreams\). - Copy these files:
- From
MS:D3D8.dll,D3DImm.dll,DDraw.dll - From
3Dfx\x86:Glide.dll,Glide2x.dll,Glide3x.dll - Place
dgVoodooCpl.exeanddgVoodoo.confin the same folder.
- From
โ๏ธ Configuration
- Run
dgVoodooCpl.exe - General Tab:
- Set Scaling mode to
Stretched, keep Aspect Ratio. - Use your discrete GPU under Adapter(s).
- Set Scaling mode to
- DirectX Tab:
- Set resolution to your monitor's native resolution.
- Disable dgVoodoo Watermark.
- Enable Force VSync if needed.
๐ Fix Small UI on 4K
Right-click World of Dreams.exe โ Properties โ Compatibility โ Change High DPI Settings:
- โ๏ธ Override high DPI scaling behavior
- Select:
System (Enhanced)
๐ ๏ธ Use dinput.ini for Custom Resolution
If you want to override the RO window size or position, create/edit dinput.ini in your game folder:
; Override RO window position and size.
; Ignored if WindowWidth = 0 or WindowHeight = 0.
; Command line switch: -wX,Y,Width,Height
WindowPosX =0
WindowPosY =0
WindowWidth =1920
WindowHeight =1080Ensure WindowWidth and WindowHeight are set to match your desired resolution.
โฌ Setup for Special Characters (Korean, Russian, Japanese, etc.)
To display non-English characters:
- Copy
dinput.dllanddinput.iniinto your game folder.โ ๏ธ Skip this step if the files already exist.
- Edit
dinput.ini:
CodePage = 6500151932= Japanese51949= Korean51950or51936= Chinese1251= Russian65001= Unicode / All Languages
- Save and launch the game.
โฌ Grayworld GRF (Low-End PC Optimization)
If your PC has limited performance:
- Download
graymap.grffrom the ๐ฅ Downloads Page (opens in a new tab). - Move
graymap.grfto yourOriginROdirectory. - Launch the game.
Simplifies all maps to grayscale, improving rendering speed and performance.
โ General Issues
โฌ Failed Patch
- Close and restart the patcher.
- If still failing after a few tries, wait a bit โ server issues may resolve on their own.
- Open a ๐ซ Support Ticket (opens in a new tab) on our ๐ฌ Discord (opens in a new tab) if the problem persists.
- If
OriginRO Launcher.exehangs, end the process via Task Manager.
โฌ LUA Errors: Homunculus or Mercenary AI
- Delete the
AIfolder from your OriginRO directory. - Download the latest ๐ค AzzyAI 1.56 (OriginRO Edition) (opens in a new tab).
- Extract it to your game folder under
AI/.
Troubleshooting can be a journey of patience, persistence, and learning.
Thank you for taking the time to resolve your issue with us โ your effort helps keep the World of Dreams running smoothly.
If challenges arise again, this page will always be here to guide you.
"Even the tiniest cog in a machine has its place and purpose โ keep turning, and you'll move the world."
For further technical assistance, you are always welcome on our
๐ฌ Discord server.
With appreciation,
The OriginRO Team. ๐