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|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Iceberg Interactive}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Iceberg Interactive}} | ||
| + | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 12, 2014}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 12, 2014}} | ||
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|lords-of-the-black-sun|}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|lords-of-the-black-sun|}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Multiplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = 246940 | |steam appid = 246940 | ||
| − | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
| + | |strategywiki = | ||
| + | |hltb = 21498 | ||
| + | |mobygames = lords-of-the-black-sun | ||
|wikipedia = Lords of the Black Sun | |wikipedia = Lords of the Black Sun | ||
| + | |winehq = | ||
| + | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
| − | {{ii}} Originally titled '''Star Lords''' during development.<ref> | + | {{ii}} Originally titled '''Star Lords''' during development.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/246940/discussions/0/558753804464855292/|title=Star Lords name change ! :: Lords of the Black Sun General Discussions|date=17 May 2023}}</ref> |
| − | |||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| − | |||
{{mm}} [http://lordsoftheblacksun.gamepedia.com Official wiki] | {{mm}} [http://lordsoftheblacksun.gamepedia.com Official wiki] | ||
| − | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/246940/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-SLORD | Steam |}} | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-SLORD | Steam | | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| GMG | lords-of-the-black-sun | Steam |}} | + | {{Availability/row| GMG | lords-of-the-black-sun | Steam | | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| Steam | 246940 | Steam |}} | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 246940 | Steam | | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ii}} All versions require | + | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}. |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Arkavi Studios\Lords of the Black Sun\}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\basegame\savegames\}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[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 = |
| − | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | | | + | |origin = |
| − | | | + | |origin notes = |
| + | |steam cloud = false | ||
| + | |steam cloud notes = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
| − | + | {{Image|Lords of the Black Sun Game Options.png|General settings.}} | |
| − | + | {{Image|Lords of the Black Sun Graphics Options.png|Graphics options.}} | |
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
| − | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = |
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = false |
| − | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = |
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
| − | | | + | |60 fps = true |
| − | | | + | |60 fps notes = |
| − | | | + | |120 fps = true |
| − | | | + | |120 fps notes = Frame rate is uncapped. |
| + | |hdr = unknown | ||
| + | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = false | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
| + | |mouse sensitivity = unknown | ||
| + | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
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|controller remap = false | |controller remap = false | ||
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
| + | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
| + | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
|invert controller y-axis = false | |invert controller y-axis = false | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
|touchscreen = false | |touchscreen = false | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen 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 | + | ==Audio== |
| − | + | {{Image|Lords of the Black Sun Audio Options.png|Audio options.}} | |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Music, Sound Effects | |separate volume notes = Music, Sound Effects | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = See [[#Game window will not lose focus|Issues unresolved]]. | |mute on focus lost notes = See [[#Game window will not lose focus|Issues unresolved]]. | ||
|eax support = false | |eax support = false | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Network== | ==Network== | ||
{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
| + | |local play = true | ||
| + | |local play players = | ||
| + | |local play modes = | ||
| + | |local play notes = | ||
|lan play = true | |lan play = true | ||
|lan play players = | |lan play players = | ||
| − | |lan play notes = | + | |lan play modes = |
| + | |lan play notes = | ||
|online play = true | |online play = true | ||
|online play players = | |online play players = | ||
| + | |online play modes = | ||
|online play notes = | |online play notes = | ||
| + | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Connections | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
|matchmaking = false | |matchmaking = false | ||
| − | |matchmaking notes = Steam Lobby matchmaking in development.<ref> | + | |matchmaking notes = Steam Lobby matchmaking in development.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/246940/announcements/detail/245760974276658018|title=Lords of the Black Sun Beta 2.01 released ! (Update) - Steam Community Page|date=17 May 2023}}</ref> |
|p2p = unknown | |p2p = unknown | ||
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
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|upnp = | |upnp = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
==Issues unresolved== | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
| − | === | + | ===Crashes=== |
| − | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} If you experience any of the below issues, please contact [mailto:mikedomingues@arkavistudios.com mikedomingues@arkavistudios.com] with details and, if possible, a savegame suffering from the problem, to be included in testing of experimental patches aimed at correcting these issues. |
| − | ===Game crashes when opening Trade Routes list=== | + | |
| − | + | ====Game crashes after 10-15 minutes of play==== | |
| − | ===Game window will not lose focus=== | + | The game will simply crash after 10 to 15 minutes of gameplay.<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/246940/discussions/0/616187839291864000/ Version 1.0 release note :: Steam Community Discussions</ref><ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/246940/discussions/1/616187839339046813/ 15 minutes into game and it crash closes :: Steam Community Discussions</ref> |
| − | + | ||
| − | ===Left-Clicking and Dragging not working after reloading saved game=== | + | ====Game crashes when opening Trade Routes list==== |
| − | {{Fixbox| | + | This is known to occur after 30 minutes of gameplay or after loading a game.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/246940/discussions/0/540744299865794673/|title=Game Crash :: Steam Community Discussions|date=17 May 2023}}</ref> |
| − | + | ||
| − | }} | + | ====Game crashes when scout ship arrives in adjacent system==== |
| + | {{ii}} This is a known issue.<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/246940/discussions/1/616187839339301728/ Crashes galore :: Steam Community Discussions</ref> | ||
| + | |||
| + | ====Game crashes after first battle==== | ||
| + | {{ii}} This is a known issue.<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/246940/discussions/1/616187839339301728/ Crashes galore :: Steam Community Discussions</ref> | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Miscellaneous=== | ||
| + | ====Ships won't fire during combat==== | ||
| + | During some battles, your ships will be unable to fire upon enemy ships, even though the attack icon appears.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/246940/discussions/1/35219681856693629/|title=Combat Bug :: Steam Community Discussions|date=17 May 2023}}</ref> | ||
| + | |||
| + | ====Game window will not lose focus==== | ||
| + | The game window, whether fullscreen or windowed, remains in-focus, even if you move to a window on another monitor, {{key|Alt|Tab}}, etc. This is a known issue.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/246940/discussions/1/46476690707928884/|title=make @+tab or windows key+tab work, plz :: Steam Community Discussions|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> | ||
| + | |||
| + | ====Left-Clicking and Dragging not working after reloading saved game==== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Enable v-sync|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/246940/discussions/1/540744936789671925/#c540744937523580525|title=Bug: Left Mouse Click And Drag :: Steam Community Discussions|date=17 May 2023}}</ref>}} | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Dismissing bugged general deletes all ships from all planets=== | ===Dismissing bugged general deletes all ships from all planets=== | ||
| − | During the game, you will get a new event where you will be asked to dismiss or remove a general. There is a chance the named general will be bugged and have nothing but 0's in his name. If you dismiss this general, all your ships on all your planets will be permanently deleted.<ref> | + | During the game, you will get a new event where you will be asked to dismiss or remove a general. There is a chance the named general will be bugged and have nothing but 0's in his name. If you dismiss this general, all your ships on all your planets will be permanently deleted.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/246940/discussions/1/558755530575120134/|title=Disappering ships - Steam Community Discussions|date=17 May 2023}}</ref> |
| − | {{Fixbox| | + | |
| − | + | {{Fixbox|description=Move bugged general off stationed planet|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | |
# When the "Dismiss a General, or Refuse" event occurs with a bugged general, refuse to replace him. | # When the "Dismiss a General, or Refuse" event occurs with a bugged general, refuse to replace him. | ||
# Find the planet where the bugged general is stationed, then fly him off the planet. | # Find the planet where the bugged general is stationed, then fly him off the planet. | ||
# The general may now be replaced. | # The general may now be replaced. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Other information== | ||
| + | ===API=== | ||
| + | {{API | ||
| + | |direct3d versions = | ||
| + | |direct3d notes = | ||
| + | |directdraw versions = | ||
| + | |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 = unknown | ||
| + | |windows 64-bit exe = unknown | ||
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |windows exe notes = | ||
| + | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos app notes = | ||
| + | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minOS = XP SP3, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 | |minOS = XP SP3, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 | ||
| − | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = 2.0 GHz Dual Core |
|minRAM = 2 GB | |minRAM = 2 GB | ||
| − | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 1.15 GB |
|minVRAM = 256 MB | |minVRAM = 256 MB | ||
| + | |minGPU = | ||
|minDX = 9.0c | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
| − | |recOS = | + | |recOS = |
| − | | | + | |recCPU = 2.0 GHz Quad Core |
| + | |recRAM = 4 GB | ||
|recVRAM = 512 MB | |recVRAM = 512 MB | ||
| − | |recDX = | + | |recGPU = |
| + | |recDX = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | + | ||
| + | {{References}} | ||
Latest revision as of 03:26, 9 June 2023
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Arkavi Studios | |
| Publishers | |
| Iceberg Interactive | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | September 12, 2014 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Multiplayer |
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Key points
- Originally titled Star Lords during development.[1]
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GamersGate | |
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| Green Man Gaming | |
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| Steam | |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Arkavi Studios\Lords of the Black Sun\ |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/246940/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\basegame\savegames\[Note 2] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/246940/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Cloud |
Video
General settings.
Graphics options.
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Frame rate is uncapped. | ||
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 |
Audio
Audio options.
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Music, Sound Effects | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | See Issues unresolved. | |
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | |||
| LAN play | |||
| Online play | |||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | Steam Lobby matchmaking in development.[2] | |
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Issues unresolved
Crashes
- If you experience any of the below issues, please contact mikedomingues@arkavistudios.com with details and, if possible, a savegame suffering from the problem, to be included in testing of experimental patches aimed at correcting these issues.
Game crashes after 10-15 minutes of play
The game will simply crash after 10 to 15 minutes of gameplay.[3][4]
Game crashes when opening Trade Routes list
This is known to occur after 30 minutes of gameplay or after loading a game.[5]
Game crashes when scout ship arrives in adjacent system
- This is a known issue.[6]
Game crashes after first battle
- This is a known issue.[7]
Miscellaneous
Ships won't fire during combat
During some battles, your ships will be unable to fire upon enemy ships, even though the attack icon appears.[8]
Game window will not lose focus
The game window, whether fullscreen or windowed, remains in-focus, even if you move to a window on another monitor, Alt+Tab ↹, etc. This is a known issue.[9]
Left-Clicking and Dragging not working after reloading saved game
| Enable v-sync[10] |
|---|
Issues fixed
Dismissing bugged general deletes all ships from all planets
During the game, you will get a new event where you will be asked to dismiss or remove a general. There is a chance the named general will be bugged and have nothing but 0's in his name. If you dismiss this general, all your ships on all your planets will be permanently deleted.[11]
| Move bugged general off stationed planet[citation needed] |
|---|
|
Other information
API
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP SP3, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 | |
| Processor (CPU) | 2.0 GHz Dual Core | 2.0 GHz Quad Core |
| System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.15 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | 512 MB of VRAM |
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 (246940) 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%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ Star Lords name change ! :: Lords of the Black Sun General Discussions - last accessed on 17 May 2023
- ↑ Lords of the Black Sun Beta 2.01 released ! (Update) - Steam Community Page - last accessed on 17 May 2023
- ↑ https://steamcommunity.com/app/246940/discussions/0/616187839291864000/ Version 1.0 release note :: Steam Community Discussions
- ↑ https://steamcommunity.com/app/246940/discussions/1/616187839339046813/ 15 minutes into game and it crash closes :: Steam Community Discussions
- ↑ Game Crash :: Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on 17 May 2023
- ↑ https://steamcommunity.com/app/246940/discussions/1/616187839339301728/ Crashes galore :: Steam Community Discussions
- ↑ https://steamcommunity.com/app/246940/discussions/1/616187839339301728/ Crashes galore :: Steam Community Discussions
- ↑ Combat Bug :: Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on 17 May 2023
- ↑ make @+tab or windows key+tab work, plz :: Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Bug: Left Mouse Click And Drag :: Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on 17 May 2023
- ↑ Disappering ships - Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on 17 May 2023