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− | + | {{Infobox game | |
− | {{Infobox | + | |cover = age of wonders shadow magic.jpg |
− | |cover | + | |developers = |
− | |developer | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Triumph Studios}} |
− | | | + | |publishers = |
− | | | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Gathering of Developers|Retail}} |
− | |release | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Triumph Studios|Digital, original}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Paradox Interactive|Digital, current}} | ||
+ | |engines = | ||
+ | |release dates= | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 25, 2003}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|age-of-wonders-shadow-magic|82}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Turn-based }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Multiple select, Point and select }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | 4X, Strategy, TBS }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Age of Wonders }} | ||
+ | |steam appid = 61520 | ||
+ | |gogcom id = 1207658885 | ||
+ | |hltb = 283 | ||
+ | |igdb = age-of-wonders-shadow-magic | ||
+ | |lutris = age-of-wonders-shadow-magic | ||
+ | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = 9919 | ||
+ | |wikipedia = Age of Wonders: Shadow Magic | ||
+ | |winehq = 2190 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
+ | |official site= http://www.triumphstudios.com/ageofwonders/ | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://discord.gg/SmbeaYnRGD Official Discord for game series] |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/forums/age-of-wonders-classics.1021/ Official Paradox Plaza forums] |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{GOG.com links|1207658885|age_of_wonders_series|for game series}} |
− | {{mm}} [http://www. | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/61520/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
− | {{ | + | {{mm}} [http://aow2.heavengames.com/ Age of Wonders 2 Heaven] with Shadow Magic support as well. |
− | {{ | + | |
+ | ==Availability== | ||
+ | {{Availability| | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|4}}. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Publisher | https://www.paradoxinteractive.com/games/age-of-wonders-shadow-magic/buy | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3453-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | age_of_wonders_shadow_magic | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GMG | age-of-wonders-shadow-magic | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Humble | age-of-wonders-shadow-magic | DRM-free | | Steam | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 61520 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Patches=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The latest official patch is [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/241/7/19161 v1.30.0.2616]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Change settings|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2022-11-27}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Open the game's setup executable ({{file|AoWSMSetup.exe}}). | ||
+ | # Uncheck the box labelled "Show Intro". | ||
+ | # Press OK. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Improve performance=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} On modern systems, the game's input is sluggish if not modified. | ||
+ | {{ii}} The following methods may also fix the issue related to the error message <code>Runtime error 217 at 4000C2DE</code>. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Method 1: Use dxwrapper|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2023-04-15}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [https://github.com/elishacloud/dxwrapper dxwrapper] | ||
+ | # Extract {{file|dxwrapper.asi}}, {{file|dxwrapper.dll}}, {{file|dxwrapper.ini}} and {{file|Stub\d3d8.dll}} to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|dxwrapper.ini}} with a text editor. | ||
+ | # In the {{code|[Compatibility]}} section, set {{code|D3d8to9}} and {{code|DDrawCompat}} to {{code|1}}. | ||
+ | # Save the file and close it. | ||
+ | # Run {{file|AoWSMSetup.exe}} and enable Direct3D. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Method 2: Use dgVoodoo 2|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [[dgVoodoo 2]]. | ||
+ | # Extract {{file|dgVoodoo.conf}} and {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}} to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. | ||
+ | # Open the {{file|MS\x86|folder}} folder inside the archive and extract the 3 DLLs to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Game data== | ||
+ | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
+ | {{Game data| | ||
+ | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hkcu}}\SOFTWARE\Triumph Studios\Age of Wonders Shadow Magic\}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Save game data location=== | ||
+ | {{Game data| | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Save\}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
+ | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
+ | |discord = | ||
+ | |discord notes = | ||
+ | |epic games launcher = | ||
+ | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
+ | |gog galaxy = false | ||
+ | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = false | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Video== | ||
+ | {{Image|age of wonders shadow magic settings.jpg|General settings (external application)}} | ||
+ | {{Image|Age of Wonders Shadow Magic gameplay settings.png|Gameplay settings (in-game)}} | ||
+ | {{Video | ||
+ | |wsgf link = | ||
+ | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
+ | |multimonitor wsgf award = | ||
+ | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
+ | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
+ | |widescreen resolution notes= HUD stretches from 4:3. | ||
+ | |multimonitor = false | ||
+ | |multimonitor notes = | ||
+ | |ultrawidescreen = unknown | ||
+ | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd = unknown | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
+ | |fov = n/a | ||
+ | |fov notes = | ||
+ | |windowed = true | ||
+ | |windowed notes = | ||
+ | |borderless windowed = unknown | ||
+ | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
+ | |anisotropic = false | ||
+ | |anisotropic notes = | ||
+ | |antialiasing = false | ||
+ | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = false | ||
+ | |vsync notes = | ||
+ | |60 fps = unknown | ||
+ | |60 fps notes = | ||
+ | |120 fps = unknown | ||
+ | |120 fps notes = | ||
+ | |hdr = false | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = false | ||
+ | |color blind notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Input== | ||
+ | {{Input | ||
+ | |key remap = false | ||
+ | |key remap notes = | ||
+ | |acceleration option = false | ||
+ | |acceleration option notes = | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity = false | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
+ | |mouse menu = true | ||
+ | |mouse menu notes = | ||
+ | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a | ||
+ | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
+ | |controller support = false | ||
+ | |controller support notes = | ||
+ | |full controller = unknown | ||
+ | |full controller notes = | ||
+ | |controller remap = unknown | ||
+ | |controller remap notes = | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
+ | |xinput controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
+ | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
+ | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
+ | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
+ | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
+ | |simultaneous input = unknown | ||
+ | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Audio== | ||
+ | {{Image|Age of Wonders Shadow Magic sound settings.png|Sound settings (in-game)}} | ||
+ | {{Audio | ||
+ | |separate volume = true | ||
+ | |separate volume notes = Sound effects, music | ||
+ | |surround sound = unknown | ||
+ | |surround sound notes = | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |subtitles notes = | ||
+ | |closed captions = false | ||
+ | |closed captions notes = | ||
+ | |mute on focus lost = false | ||
+ | |mute on focus lost notes = Using {{key|Alt|Tab}} from a fullscreen (non-Direct3D) setting will render a black screen, forcing a hard exit from the game. | ||
+ | |eax support = | ||
+ | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Network== | ||
+ | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
+ | |local play = true | ||
+ | |local play players = | ||
+ | |local play modes = Hot seat | ||
+ | |local play notes = | ||
+ | |lan play = true | ||
+ | |lan play players = 8 | ||
+ | |lan play modes = | ||
+ | |lan play notes = | ||
+ | |online play = false | ||
+ | |online play players = 8 | ||
+ | |online play modes = | ||
+ | |online play notes = Does not have a native online lobby; used [[GameSpy|GameSpy Arcade]] for matchmaking. | ||
+ | |asynchronous = true | ||
+ | |asynchronous notes = Play by Email | ||
+ | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
+ | |matchmaking = false | ||
+ | |matchmaking notes = | ||
+ | |p2p = true | ||
+ | |p2p notes = | ||
+ | |dedicated = false | ||
+ | |dedicated notes = | ||
+ | |self-hosting = true | ||
+ | |self-hosting notes = | ||
+ | |direct ip = true | ||
+ | |direct ip notes = | ||
+ | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
+ | |tcp = | ||
+ | |udp = | ||
+ | |upnp = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Can not run game in fullscreen on later versions of Windows=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} This problem shows up as '''Window''' being the only display option available. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Set {{file|AoWSMSetup.exe}} to run in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows XP SP3 or 16-bit (65536) color mode.|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2023-01-04}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=[[#Improve performance|Install dgVoodoo 2]].|ref=|fix= | |
− | {{ | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
− | == | + | ===Gibberish text=== |
− | {{ | + | {{ii}} This occurs when using very high resolution, likely breaking the character mapping in the fonts. |
− | {{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use a lower resolution (e.g. 1920x1080)|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/age_of_wonders_series/strange_text/post7|Age of Wonders Shadow Magic: Strange text, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=2023-01-13}}</ref>|fix= |
}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===Shaders do not work in windowed mode=== |
− | {{ | + | {{--}} This problem has numerous effects, such as: |
− | + | * Red overlay that indicates areas pioneers can't build an outpost doesn't appear. | |
− | + | * Red overlay that indicates targets that are out of range doesn't appear. | |
− | + | * Zoom level is stuck at 100% and can't be changed. | |
− | + | * Bloom effect around lights is not present. | |
− | | | + | {{Fixbox|description=Configure dgVoodoo 2|ref=|fix= |
− | | | + | # [[#Improve performance|Install dgVoodoo 2]]. |
− | | | + | # Open {{file|dgVoodoo.conf}} and edit the following lines to say the following: <code>FullScreenMode = false</code>,<code>ScalingMode = centered</code>,<code>WindowedAttributes = Borderless</code> and <code>AppControlledScreenMode = false</code>. |
− | | | + | # Open the game's setup executable ({{file|AoWSMSetup.exe}}) and change the <code>Display Mode</code> option to the monitor's resolution. Also make sure that <code>Use Direct3D</code> is enabled. |
− | | | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | | | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | == | + | ==Other information== |
− | + | ===API=== | |
− | + | {{API | |
− | | | + | |direct3d versions = 7 |
− | | | + | |direct3d notes = |
− | | | + | |directdraw versions = 7 |
− | | | + | |directdraw notes = |
− | | | + | |opengl versions = |
− | | | + | |opengl notes = |
− | | | + | |glide versions = |
− | | | + | |glide notes = |
− | | | + | |software mode = |
− | | | + | |software mode notes = |
− | | | + | |mantle support = |
− | | | + | |mantle support notes = |
− | | | + | |metal support = |
− | | | + | |metal support notes = |
− | | | + | |vulkan versions = |
− | | | + | |vulkan notes = |
− | | | + | |dos modes = |
− | | | + | |dos modes notes = |
− | | | + | |shader model versions = |
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | == | + | ===Middleware=== |
− | {{ | + | {{Middleware |
− | | | + | |physics = |
− | | | + | |physics notes = |
− | | | + | |audio = Miles Sound System |
− | | | + | |audio notes = |
− | | | + | |interface = |
− | | | + | |interface notes = |
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | == System requirements == | + | ==System requirements== |
− | {{System | + | {{System requirements |
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 98, ME, 2000, XP |
− | | | + | |minCPU = 450 MHz |
− | | | + | |minRAM = 128 MB |
− | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = |
− | |minHD = | + | |minDX = 8.1 |
+ | |minHD = 900 MB | ||
− | | | + | |recCPU = |
− | | | + | |recRAM = 192 MB |
− | |recGPU = | + | |recGPU = |
− | |recHD = | + | |recDX = |
+ | |recHD = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{References}} |
Revision as of 19:42, 28 July 2023
Developers | |
---|---|
Triumph Studios | |
Publishers | |
Retail | Gathering of Developers |
Digital, original | Triumph Studios |
Digital, current | Paradox Interactive |
Release dates | |
Windows | July 25, 2003 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 82 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Turn-based |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | 4X, Strategy, TBS |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | Age of Wonders |
Age of Wonders | |
---|---|
Age of Wonders | 1999 |
Age of Wonders II: The Wizard's Throne | 2002 |
Age of Wonders: Shadow Magic | 2003 |
Age of Wonders III | 2014 |
Age of Wonders: Planetfall | 2019 |
Age of Wonders 4 | 2023 |
Age of Wonders: Shadow Magic is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view and isometric 4X, strategy and TBS game in the Age of Wonders series.
General information
- Official Discord for game series
- Official Paradox Plaza forums
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- Age of Wonders 2 Heaven with Shadow Magic support as well.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SecuROM 4 DRM. | |||
Publisher website | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam |
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest official patch is v1.30.0.2616.
Skip intro videos
Change settings[1] |
---|
|
Improve performance
- On modern systems, the game's input is sluggish if not modified.
- The following methods may also fix the issue related to the error message
Runtime error 217 at 4000C2DE
.
Method 1: Use dxwrapper[2] |
---|
|
Method 2: Use dgVoodoo 2 |
---|
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Triumph Studios\Age of Wonders Shadow Magic\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/61520/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Save\[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/61520/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | HUD stretches from 4:3. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
---|
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Sound effects, music | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | Using Alt+Tab ↹ from a fullscreen (non-Direct3D) setting will render a black screen, forcing a hard exit from the game. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | Retail only. | |||
German | Retail only. | |||
Polish | Retail only. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | Hot seat |
|||
LAN play | 8 | |||
Online play | 8 | Does not have a native online lobby; used GameSpy Arcade for matchmaking. | ||
Asynchronous multiplayer | Play by Email |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Issues fixed
Can not run game in fullscreen on later versions of Windows
- This problem shows up as Window being the only display option available.
Set AoWSMSetup.exe to run in compatibility mode for Windows XP SP3 or 16-bit (65536) color mode.[3]
|
---|
Install dgVoodoo 2. |
---|
Gibberish text
- This occurs when using very high resolution, likely breaking the character mapping in the fonts.
Use a lower resolution (e.g. 1920x1080)[4] |
---|
Shaders do not work in windowed mode
- This problem has numerous effects, such as:
- Red overlay that indicates areas pioneers can't build an outpost doesn't appear.
- Red overlay that indicates targets that are out of range doesn't appear.
- Zoom level is stuck at 100% and can't be changed.
- Bloom effect around lights is not present.
Configure dgVoodoo 2 |
---|
|
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 7 | |
DirectDraw | 7 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | Miles Sound System | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98, ME, 2000, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | 450 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 192 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 900 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 8.1 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (61520) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
- ↑ When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).