Difference between revisions of "The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II"
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{{--}} Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS. | {{--}} Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS. | ||
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===Game not starting on Windows Vista and later=== | ===Game not starting on Windows Vista and later=== | ||
{{ii}} When first starting the game after the installation, the game instantly crashes with an error. | {{ii}} When first starting the game after the installation, the game instantly crashes with an error. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Caused by the installer not creating a crucial <code>options.ini</code> file automatically. | ||
+ | {{--}} If the game is uninstalled and reinstalled on the same system, the file is always deleted and has to be created anew every time the game is installed. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Manually creating options.ini|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Manually creating options.ini|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2021-09-14|comment=}}</ref>|fix= |
#Locate the default folder for the <code>options.ini</code> at <code>{{p|appdata}}\My Battle for Middle-earth(tm) II Files</code> and <code>{{p|appdata}}\My The Lord of the Rings, The Rise of the Witch-king Files</code> | #Locate the default folder for the <code>options.ini</code> at <code>{{p|appdata}}\My Battle for Middle-earth(tm) II Files</code> and <code>{{p|appdata}}\My The Lord of the Rings, The Rise of the Witch-king Files</code> | ||
#Right click, create a new Text Document and name it <code>options.ini</code> | #Right click, create a new Text Document and name it <code>options.ini</code> | ||
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===Auto-defeat after 3 minutes and 30 seconds=== | ===Auto-defeat after 3 minutes and 30 seconds=== | ||
− | {{ii}} DRM | + | {{ii}} Is triggered by DRM, even on legitimate installations. |
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− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Essential improvements|unofficial patches]]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2022-08-10|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | |
+ | {{ii}} Circumvents DRM causing this issue. | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | {{Fixbox|description=Check game's serial key registry entries|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2022-08-10|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | {{Fixbox|description=Clean reinstall of the game as administrator|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2022-08-10|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}} Fully re-install the game with administrator privileges in hopes the registry keys will be correctly created. | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Network== | ==Network== | ||
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|online play players = 8 | |online play players = 8 | ||
|online play modes = Versus | |online play modes = Versus | ||
− | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = GameSpy online server browser has been shut down on December 31, 2010 due to Electronic Arts losing the Lord of the Rings license.<ref>[http://www.gamereplays.org/battleformiddleearth/portals.php?show=news&news_id=709520&home Middle-earth Online Server Shutdown Announced]</ref>. Replaced by [https://t3a-online.net/ T3A:Online]. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|cutscenes notes = | |cutscenes notes = | ||
|multiplayer = GameSpy | |multiplayer = GameSpy | ||
− | |multiplayer notes= | + | |multiplayer notes= |
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 18:07, 10 August 2022
Developers | |
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EA Los Angeles | |
Expansion | BreakAway Games |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Engines | |
SAGE | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 2, 2006 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 84 |
IGDB | 81 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | RTS |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | The Battle for Middle-earth |
The Battle for Middle-earth | |
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Subseries of Middle-earth | |
The Battle for Middle-earth | 2004 |
The Battle for Middle-earth II | 2006 |
Warnings
Key points
- Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS.
General information
- T3A:Online - fan-hosted multiplayer server replacement
- BfME II section on GameReplays.org - home to the unofficial 1.09 patch
- BfME II: HD Edition
- BfME II RotWK section on GameReplays.org - home to the unofficial 2.02 patch
- BfME II RotWK HD Edition
Availability
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- A free demo version can be downloaded from GameFront or GamePressure.
- This game is no longer available digitally. It was taken down from digital stores, as Electronic Arts lost the Lord of the Rings license at the end of 2010.
- Physical copies used to activate on Origin, they no longer do.[3]
Monetization
Type | Notes |
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Expansion pack | The expansion pack includes a new faction, a new campaign, maps, units, and War of the Ring mode scenarios. |
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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The Rise of the Witch-king |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Skip intro videos |
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Official patches
- Patch 1.06 is the latest official patch for the base game.
- Patch 2.01 is the latest official patch for The Rise of the Witch-king.
Widescreen mods for BFME2 without 1.09
- Modified interface download link
- Maps with modified zoom download link (breaks compatibility with originals)
- Maintains developer-intended gameplay.
- Not used by users online.
- For no DVD requirement, use the modified game.dat from the 1.09 patch.
Unofficial 1.09 patch (BFME2)
- Does not require the disc.
- Adapts the main game interface for widescreen resolutions and fixes a lot of the bugs and imbalances left after the official 1.06 patch.
- Includes a patch switcher for switching between the official 1.00 and 1.06 versions, as well as 1.09.
- Breaks compatibility with the Rise of the Witch-king expansion.
- Changes visuals extensively.
Unofficial 2.02 patch (RotWK)
- Does not require the disc.
- Adapts the main game interface for widescreen resolutions and fixes a lot of the bugs and imbalances left after the official 2.01 patch.
- Active multiplayer community.
- Requires the BFME2 1.09 unofficial patch to be deactivated to run.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %APPDATA%\<Localized My Battle for Middle-earth(tm) II Files>\options.ini %APPDATA%\<Localized My The Lord of the Rings, The Rise of the Witch-king Files>\options.ini |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %APPDATA%\<Localized My Battle for Middle-earth(tm) II Files>\save %APPDATA%\<Localized My The Lord of the Rings, The Rise of the Witch-king Files>\save |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Origin |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen mods for BFME2 without 1.09 or use an unofficial patch. Exact resolutions need to be changed in the configuration file(s) or in the unofficial patch launcher(s). | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | No FOV sliders exist; the maps themselves need to be manually edited. For FOV adapted to 16:9 resolutions, see Widescreen mods for BFME2 without 1.09 or use an unofficial patch. | ||
Windowed | Use -win parameter. |
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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 | Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS; removing cap increases game speed.[4] | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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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 |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Norwegian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Swedish | ||||
Thai |
Issues fixed
Game not starting on Windows Vista and later
- When first starting the game after the installation, the game instantly crashes with an error.
- Caused by the installer not creating a crucial
options.ini
file automatically. - If the game is uninstalled and reinstalled on the same system, the file is always deleted and has to be created anew every time the game is installed.
Manually creating options.ini[5] |
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AudioLOD = High FlashTutorial = 0 HasSeenLogoMovies = yes IdealStaticGameLOD = High Resolution = 1024 768 StaticGameLOD = High TimesInGame = 6
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Auto-defeat after 3 minutes and 30 seconds
- Is triggered by DRM, even on legitimate installations.
Use unofficial patches[6] |
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Check game's serial key registry entries[7] |
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Clean reinstall of the game as administrator[8] |
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Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | ||||
LAN play | 8 | Versus |
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Online play | 8 | Versus GameSpy online server browser has been shut down on December 31, 2010 due to Electronic Arts losing the Lord of the Rings license.[9]. Replaced by T3A:Online. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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UDP | 16000 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Cutscenes | On2 VP6 | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.6 GHz | Intel Pentium 4 3 GHz AMD Athlon XP 3 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 6 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 3 ATI Radeon 8500 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce 7800 128 MB of VRAM |
- Online mode requires 512 MB of system RAM.
Notes
References
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ Solved: Is NFS Carbon Redeemable on Origin - Answer HQ - last accessed on 2020-12-03
- ↑ LOTR: Battle For Middle Earth II FPS Unlocker!!!! NO MORE 30 FPS LIMIT - Guru3D.com Forums
- ↑ Verified by User:Plok on 2021-09-14
- ↑ Verified by User:Plok on 2022-08-10
- ↑ Verified by User:Plok on 2022-08-10
- ↑ Verified by User:Plok on 2022-08-10
- ↑ Middle-earth Online Server Shutdown Announced