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Difference between revisions of "Overlord (2007)"

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==Video settings==
 
==Video settings==
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[[File:OverlordConfig.png|250px|thumb|right|Overlord Config program.]]
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[[File:OverlordConfig.png|250px|thumb|right|Video settings.]]
 
{{Video Settings
 
{{Video Settings
 
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==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
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==="Failed to start game (missing executable)"===
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===General advice===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Failed to start game (missing executable)|ref=<ref>http://steamcommunity.com/app/11450/discussions/0/828924672544677335/</ref>}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|General advice}}
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{{ii}} This issue occurs when the game hasn't installed properly. To fix it, either:
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{{ii}} In general, if the game doesn't work and you failed to find a fix, it's a good idea to reinstall the game or on Steam to verify game cache integrity. It's also advised to check the [[#System requirements|System requirements]].
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#Re-install the game
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{{ii}}To verify game cache integrity<ref>https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=2037-QEUH-3335</ref>:
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#If you have the game on Steam, right-click the game on your library, go to Properties -> Local Files and click "Verify integrity of game cache"<ref>https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=2037-QEUH-3335</ref>.
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#Right-click the game on your library
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#Go to Properties -> Local Files
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#Click "Verify integrity of game cache.
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==="Failed to start game (missing executable)" or blank menu screen<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1327910</ref>===
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{{ii}} See [[#General advice|General advice]].
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===Black screen after choosing a profile===
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Black screen|ref=<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2987960</ref><ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1268262</ref>}}
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{{ii}} After choosing a profile, the loading screen flashes and then goes black. To fix this, try either:
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# Restarting your PC
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# Disabling Steam overlay (if on Steam, of course)
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:* Right-click the game on your library, go to Properties -> Local Files and untick the "Enable Steam Community in Game"
 
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===Black screen after a loading screen (Steam)===
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===Crash after starting the game===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Failed to start game (missing executable)|ref=<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2987960</ref>}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Crash|}}
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{{ii}} Try disabling Steam overlay:
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{{ii}} When the game crashes right after the start<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1686511</ref>. To fix it, try turning off anti-aliasing or if that didn't work, reinstall the game/Verify game integrity cache (see [[#General advice|General advice]]).
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* Right-click the game on your library, go to Properties -> Local Files and untick the "Enable Steam Community in Game"
 
 
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|minOS  = Windows XP
 
|minOS  = Windows XP
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|minproc = Pentium 4 or Athlon 2400+ 2.4 GHz Processor
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|minproc = Pentium 4 or Athlon 2400+ 2.4 GHz
 
|minmem  = 512 MB
 
|minmem  = 512 MB
 
|minHD  = 4.5 GB
 
|minHD  = 4.5 GB
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|minGPU = GeForce FX5900 Or Radeon 9500 Video Card
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|minGPU = GeForce FX5900 Or Radeon 9500 Video Card<br>Integrated video cards might not work.
  
 
|recOS  = Windows XP/Vista
 
|recOS  = Windows XP/Vista
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|recmem  = 1 GB
 
|recmem  = 1 GB
 
|recHD  = 4.5 GB
 
|recHD  = 4.5 GB
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|recGPU = GeForce 7800 or Radeon X1800
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|recGPU = GeForce 7800 or Radeon X1800<br>Integrated video cards might not work.
 
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Revision as of 22:38, 16 March 2013

Template:Infobox Overlord (series) Key Points

Digitally distributed Raising Hell expansion requires Overlord to play properly.
Multiplayer servers shut down following the release of Overlord II.

General information

Steam Community Hub
Steam series Forum
Overlord Wiki

Availability

Overlord

Template:Availability Table

The demo is available on the Strategy Informer website.

Overlord: Raising Hell

Template:Availability Table

Overlord Complete Pack

Template:Availability Table

Includes Raising Hell downloadable expansion and Overlord II.
Only available in digital distribution.

Improvements

Patch 1.4

The latest available patch. Includes amBX support and split-screen support.
Contains all the other fixes from previous patches.

Skip intro screen

Instructions

Game data

Template:Game Location Table

Save game cloud syncing

Template:Save Game Cloud Syncing

Video settings

Video settings.

Template:Video Settings

Input settings

Template:Input Settings

Issues unresolved

Unexpected slowdown

On some modern systems, the game might slow down to 15-20 FPS, even on low settings. There is no obvious fix aside from maybe setting the compatibility to Windows XP (if not already on it) or updating graphics drivers.

Issues fixed

General advice

Instructions

"Failed to start game (missing executable)" or blank menu screen[1]

See General advice.

Black screen after choosing a profile

Instructions

Crash after starting the game

Instructions

System requirements

Template:System Requirements


References