Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor Graphics Fix Guide

The confirmed Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor graphics fix for invisible objects and transparent characters is dgVoodoo 2, a DirectX wrapper you copy into the game folder on the 2001 retail release. Use it when characters appear as skeletons at the start of the tutorial, or when barrels and chests cannot be seen. Note this applies to the original retail copy only: the new Steam re-release by SNEG, released November 6, 2026, runs on modern hardware with fixed bugs, sharper visuals and 4K widescreen, so its players do not need this workaround.

Applying the dgVoodoo fix

This fix is documented by the PCGamingWiki community for the retail Windows version, and a player on the Steam discussions reports getting the patched game running on Windows 11 with "the patches and the graphic fix".

1. Install the patches first

   Check your version in the main menu, bottom right. If it is 1.0, install the 1.1 uninstaller patch before anything else, then the latest official patch, 1.4, choosing the file for your language version. The 1.2 retail re-release already includes the 1.1 uninstaller.

2. Download and place dgVoodoo 2

   Extract dgVoodooCpl.exe and dgVoodoo.conf into <path-to-game>, plus D3D8.dll, D3Dlmm.dll and DDraw.dll from its \MS\x86 subfolder.

3. Configure the wrapper

   Run dgVoodooCpl.exe and click the .\ symbol in the top right to set your game folder as the running instance. On the General tab set Appearance to "Full Screen" and Scaling Mode to "Stretched, 4:3 Aspect Ratio". On the DirectX tab, under Miscellaneous, uncheck everything, then click Apply or Ok.

4. Launch and verify

   Start the game. Characters should render normally instead of as skeletons, and barrels and chests should be visible.

Next steps

• Still troubleshooting startup rather than rendering? See our page on Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor on Windows 10.
• Need the patch files themselves? Our patch guide covers versions 1.1 through 1.4.
• Hitting non-visual problems like lost hitpoints or re-locked doors? Check our bug list.

FAQ

Do I need the dgVoodoo graphics fix on the Steam re-release?

No. SNEG's re-release on the official Steam page lists sharper visuals, widescreen support including 4K and fixed original bugs, so it renders correctly without community wrappers.

Why do my characters look like skeletons at the tutorial start?

That is the known rendering glitch this fix targets; community-documented dgVoodoo 2 configuration restores correct character and object display.

Does the fix work on Windows 11?

One veteran player on the Steam forums reports the retail game running on Windows 11 without much trouble once patches and the graphic fix were applied; individual results are unverified.

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Checked 2026-11-07 against the official Steam store page and first-hand reports in the Steam community discussion. The dgVoodoo steps come from PCGamingWiki and remain community-documented, not developer-confirmed for every setup.