Difference between revisions of "Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30"
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 15, 2005}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 15, 2005}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|2011}} |
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|brothers-in-arms-road-to-hill-30|87}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|brothers-in-arms-road-to-hill-30|92}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, FPS, Shooter }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | World War II }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Brothers in Arms }} | ||
|steam appid = 15190 | |steam appid = 15190 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1993805983 |
+ | |hltb = 1343 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = brothers-in-arms-road-to-hill-30 | ||
|wikipedia = Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30 | |wikipedia = Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30 | ||
|winehq = 4191 | |winehq = 4191 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{GOG.com links|1993805983|brothers_in_arms_series|for game series}} |
+ | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/15190/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v4}} | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v4}} | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1837-1 | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | Only in Hungary. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | ''Double Time''. Bundled with [[Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood]]. | | OS X }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 15190 | Steam | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B004Z21Q5M | unknown | ''Double Time''. Bundled with [[Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood]]. | | OS X }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | brothers-in-arms-road-to-hill-30tm | Uplay | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1837-1 | Uplay | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | brothers_in_arms_road_to_hill_30 | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GMG | brothers-in-arms-road-to-hill-30-pc | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 15190 | Steam | Not available in Germany | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Uplay | 575ffd93a3be1633568b4d2e | Uplay | Included with {{Store feature|Uplay+}}. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| MacApp | id422052082 | MacApp | | | OS X | unavailable }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} The Brothers in Arms Collection (released in Europe) is DRM-free and all 3 games have the latest patches integrated.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.amazon.com/Brothers-in-Arms-Collection-PC/dp/B004SMGBC2|title=Amazon.com - Brothers in Arms Collection|date=2020-11-13}}</ref> | ||
+ | {{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://www.gamefront.com/games/brothers-in-arms-road-to-hill-30/file/official-brothers-in-arms-demo GameFront]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |dlc = | ||
+ | |expansion pack = | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
+ | |subscription gaming service = Available via [[List of Ubisoft+ games|Ubisoft+]]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | + | [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1128-brothers-in-arms-road-to-hill-30-patch/ Patch 1.11] is the latest version. | |
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | + | # Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\Media|folder}}. | |
− | # Go to | ||
# Delete or rename {{file|LEGAL_EN.lte}} and {{file|Logos.bik}}. | # Delete or rename {{file|LEGAL_EN.lte}} and {{file|Logos.bik}}. | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | ===Fix texture flickering, physics issues, EAX, mouse | + | ===Fix for texture flickering, physics issues, EAX, mouse=== |
Running this game without having made any modifications leads to flickering textures and major physics problems. | Running this game without having made any modifications leads to flickering textures and major physics problems. | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= |
− | + | # Edit {{file|User.ini}} file in {{file|{{p|appdata}}\Gearbox Software\Brothers In Arms\{{p|uid}}|folder}}. | |
− | + | # Set <code>MouseSmoothingMode</code> to <code>0</code>. | |
− | + | # Set <code>bEnableEAX</code> to <code>true</code>. | |
− | + | # Edit {{file|bia.ini}} in the same folder. | |
− | + | # Set <code>DesiredRefreshRate</code> to the refresh rate of your monitor. | |
− | # Edit User.ini file | + | # Set <code>UseDefaultDriver</code> to <code>false</code> (this tells the Unreal Audio Engine to load OpenAL32.dll from the <code>Windows\system32</code> folder which will result in a native OpenAL being used-<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130702030043/http://connect.creativelabs.com/alchemy/Lists/Games/AllItems.aspx|title=web.archive.org|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> |
− | # Set MouseSmoothingMode to 0. | + | # Set the game executable {{file|bia.exe}} (in {{file|{{p|game}}\System|folder}}) to run in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows XP SP3 and as administrator. Then, set its [[Core affinity|core affinity]] to one CPU core. |
− | # Set bEnableEAX to true. | ||
− | # | ||
− | |||
− | # Set DesiredRefreshRate to the refresh rate of your monitor. | ||
− | # Set UseDefaultDriver to false ( | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\Gearbox Software\Brothers In Arms\{{p|uid}}\}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\Gearbox Software\Brothers In Arms\{{p|uid}}\}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |origin | + | |discord = |
− | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |steam cloud notes = | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy = true |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = false | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = false | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.ubisoft.com/en-gb/help/article/cloud-save-support-for-games-available-on-ubisoft/000064409|title=Cloud save support for games available on Ubisoft+|date=2021-09-04}}</ref> | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Brothers in Arms Road to Hill 30 - Video Options.png|In-Game video settings.}} | {{Image|Brothers in Arms Road to Hill 30 - Video Options.png|In-Game video settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Brothers in Arms Road to Hill 30 - Performance Options.png|In-Game performance settings.}} | {{Image|Brothers in Arms Road to Hill 30 - Performance Options.png|In-Game performance settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/brothers-arms-road-hill-30 |
|widescreen wsgf award = silver | |widescreen wsgf award = silver | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = limited | |multimonitor wsgf award = limited | ||
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|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]. | |ultrawidescreen notes = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]. | ||
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
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|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = {{key|Alt|Enter}} | |windowed notes = {{key|Alt|Enter}} | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
|anisotropic = true | |anisotropic = true | ||
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = Up to 16x. |
|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = SGSSAA is available with 0x00401045 flag in Nvidia inspector |
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = true |
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = No frame rate cap. |
− | |color blind = | + | |hdr = false |
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit User.ini|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.wsgf.org/dr/brothers-arms-road-hill-30|title=WSGF article|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
− | + | # Go to {{file|{{p|appdata}}\Gearbox Software\Brothers In Arms\{{p|uid}}|folder}}. | |
− | # Go to | + | # Open {{file|user.ini}}. |
− | # Open | ||
# Define FoV in following lines: | # Define FoV in following lines: | ||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{--}} Game could start to randomly reset those values. If so, edit those values in | + | {{--}} Game could start to randomly reset those values. If so, edit those values in {{file|{{p|game}}\system\DefUser.ini}} as well. |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|Brothers in Arms Road to Hill 30 - Input Options.png|In-Game input remapping.}} | {{Image|Brothers in Arms Road to Hill 30 - Input Options.png|In-Game input remapping.}} | ||
{{Image|Brothers in Arms Road to Hill 30 - Controls.png|In-Game key remapping.}} | {{Image|Brothers in Arms Road to Hill 30 - Controls.png|In-Game key remapping.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
− | |controller support = | + | |touchscreen = unknown |
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
+ | |controller support = false | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
− | |full controller = | + | |full controller = false |
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
− | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = false |
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
− | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = false |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
− | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = false |
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = false |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
− | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = false |
− | |button prompts notes | + | |xbox prompts notes = |
− | |controller hotplug = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = false | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = false | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = false | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = false | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= false | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = false | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = false | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = false | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = false | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
− | |haptic feedback = | + | |haptic feedback = false |
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | | | + | |simultaneous input = false |
− | | | + | |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 | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Brothers in Arms Road to Hill 30 - Audio Options.png|In-game audio settings.}} | {{Image|Brothers in Arms Road to Hill 30 - Audio Options.png|In-game audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = false | |separate volume = false | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
− | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = true |
− | |surround sound notes = | + | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.0 output with [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound3D restoration software]] or [[Glossary:Sound card#Set up OpenAL|OpenAL]]. |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
− | |eax support notes | + | |eax support notes = EAX 3.0, EAX 4.0. |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} {{file|DefOpenAL32.dll}} works as a DirectSound3D driver which can be used with [[DSOAL]] to restore EAX. | ||
{{L10n|content= | {{L10n|content= | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Dutch | |language = Dutch | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = French | |language = French | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Hungarian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Official translation for Steam and Uplay version [https://mega.nz/file/pa4AyTrL#Iuasn6I7NYMi1HCKOFD2ThjYWDGcnoROxPeArE4j1yo here], also a fan translation is [https://magyaritasok.hu/download/259/brothers-in-arms-road-to-hill-30 available] | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Italian | |language = Italian | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan notes = | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Only in retail version. Patch for digital release [https://www.playground.ru/brothers_in_arms_road_to_hill_30/file/brothers_in_arms_road_to_hill_30_rusifikator-1050395 here] | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail release only. For digital releases use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2694-brothers-in-arms-road-to-hill-30-polish-translation this] | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Spanish | |language = Spanish | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
|lan play = true | |lan play = true | ||
− | |lan play players = | + | |lan play players = 4 |
|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
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|tcp = 40000-43000 | |tcp = 40000-43000 | ||
|udp = 44000, 45000, 45001 | |udp = 44000, 45000, 45001 | ||
− | |upnp = | + | |upnp = unknown |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Crash with garbled screen when changing resolution=== | ||
+ | Windows 10 (and possibly other versions) may also give the error "Application bia.exe blocked access to graphics hardware". This crash seems to be related to the intro videos. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|bia.ini}}. | ||
+ | # Edit the following to desired resolution (they should all have the same resolution, eg. X=1920, Y=1080) | ||
+ | *<code>WindowedViewportX=</code> | ||
+ | *<code>WindowedViewportY=</code> | ||
+ | *<code>FullscreenViewportX=</code> | ||
+ | *<code>FullscreenViewportY=</code> | ||
+ | *<code>MenuViewportX=</code> | ||
+ | *<code>MenuViewportY=</code> | ||
+ | # Follow the [[#Skip intro videos|Skip intro videos]] steps. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|metal support = | |metal support = | ||
|metal support notes = | |metal support notes = | ||
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan versions = |
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan notes = |
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = false | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|multiplayer notes= | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Modifications=== | ||
+ | * [https://www.moddb.com/mods/rendrocs-warzone/downloads/rendrocs-warzone-and-commandmod-v438-for-rth30 Rendroc's WarZone] - a list of improvements ranging from a command mode similar to [[Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway|Hell's Highway]] and more effective AI to massive single player bot matches. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|recOS = XP | |recOS = XP | ||
− | |recCPU = Intel Pentium | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 4 2.5 GHz |
|recCPU2 = AMD Athlon 2.5 GHz | |recCPU2 = AMD Athlon 2.5 GHz | ||
|recRAM = 1 GB | |recRAM = 1 GB |
Latest revision as of 17:03, 19 October 2023
Developers | |
---|---|
Gearbox Software | |
Publishers | |
Windows | Ubisoft |
OS X | Feral Interactive |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 2 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 15, 2005 |
macOS (OS X) | 2011 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 87 |
IGDB | 92 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, FPS, Shooter |
Themes | World War II |
Series | Brothers in Arms |
Brothers in Arms | |
---|---|
Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30 | 2005 |
Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood | 2005 |
Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway | 2008 |
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SafeDisc v4 DRM[Note 1] | |||
Retail | Only in Hungary. | |||
Retail | Double Time. Bundled with Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood. | |||
Amazon.com | Double Time. Bundled with Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood. | |||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Steam | Not available in Germany | |||
Ubisoft Store | Included with Ubisoft+. | |||
Mac App Store (unavailable) |
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- The Brothers in Arms Collection (released in Europe) is DRM-free and all 3 games have the latest patches integrated.[3]
- A free demo version is available from GameFront.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
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One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Subscription gaming service | Available via Ubisoft+. |
Essential improvements
Patches
Patch 1.11 is the latest version.
Skip intro videos
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Fix for texture flickering, physics issues, EAX, mouse
Running this game without having made any modifications leads to flickering textures and major physics problems.
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %APPDATA%\Gearbox Software\Brothers In Arms\<user-id>\ |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/15190/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %APPDATA%\Gearbox Software\Brothers In Arms\<user-id>\ |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/15190/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud | ||
Ubisoft Connect | [5] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See Field of view (FOV). | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | Alt+↵ Enter | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Up to 16x. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | SGSSAA is available with 0x00401045 flag in Nvidia inspector | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | No frame rate cap. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Field of view (FOV)
Edit User.ini[6] |
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DesiredFOV=63.000000 DefaultFOV=63.000000 Notes
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | Up to 7.0 output with DirectSound3D restoration software or OpenAL. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | EAX 3.0, EAX 4.0. | |
Royalty free audio |
-
DefOpenAL32.dll
works as a DirectSound3D driver which can be used with DSOAL to restore EAX.
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Czech | ||||
Dutch | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Official translation for Steam and Uplay version here, also a fan translation is available | |||
Italian | ||||
Russian | Only in retail version. Patch for digital release here | |||
Polish | Retail release only. For digital releases use this | |||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | ||||
LAN play | 4 | |||
Online play |
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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TCP | 40000-43000 |
UDP | 44000, 45000, 45001 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
Crash with garbled screen when changing resolution
Windows 10 (and possibly other versions) may also give the error "Application bia.exe blocked access to graphics hardware". This crash seems to be related to the intro videos.
Instructions[citation needed] |
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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 | |||
macOS (OS X) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | OpenAL | |
Cutscenes | Bink |
Modifications
- Rendroc's WarZone - a list of improvements ranging from a command mode similar to Hell's Highway and more effective AI to massive single player bot matches.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 2000 | XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz AMD Athlon 1.0 GHz |
Intel Pentium 4 2.5 GHz AMD Athlon 2.5 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | 64 MB of VRAM |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.5.8 | 10.6.2 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel 1.4 GHz | Intel 2.4 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 3 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3.6 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 128 MB of VRAM | 512 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[2]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/15190/
in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (15190) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.
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
- ↑ Amazon.com - Brothers in Arms Collection - last accessed on 2020-11-13
- ↑ web.archive.org - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Cloud save support for games available on Ubisoft+ - last accessed on 2021-09-04
- ↑ WSGF article - last accessed on May 2023