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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Re-release}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Re-release}} | ||
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+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|praetorians|78}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|praetorians|84}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 10, 2003}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 10, 2003}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Multiple select, Point and select }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Multiple select, Point and select }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Strategy | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RTS, Strategy }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Classical, Historical | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Classical, Europe, Historical }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Praetorians }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Praetorians }} | ||
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|gogcom id = 1207658795 | |gogcom id = 1207658795 | ||
|hltb = 7268 | |hltb = 7268 | ||
− | |lutris = praetorians | + | |lutris = praetorians |
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 8549 |
|wikipedia = Praetorians (video game) | |wikipedia = Praetorians (video game) | ||
|winehq = 6234 | |winehq = 6234 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
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+ | {{Introduction | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
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}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
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|macos intel 64-bit app = | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
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|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:52, 18 March 2024
This page is for the original release. For the HD Remaster, see Praetorians HD Remaster.
Developers | |
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Pyro Studios | |
Publishers | |
Retail | Eidos Interactive |
First digital | Merge Games |
Second digital | Kalypso Media Digital |
Re-release | Sold Out Software |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 10, 2003 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 78 |
IGDB | 84 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | RTS, Strategy |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Classical, Europe, Historical |
Series | Praetorians |
Praetorians | |
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Praetorians | 2003 |
Praetorians HD Remaster | 2020 |
Warnings
Praetorians is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view RTS and strategy game in the Praetorians series.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SecuROM DRM | |||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Steam | ||||
ZOOM Platform |
- A free demo is available from Archive.org.
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest official patch is 1.04, available from Patches-Scrolls.
Unofficial patch
- The unofficial 1.05 patch is available from Patches-Scrolls.
Skip intro videos
Move, rename or delete file |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Praetorians\Profiles\*.usr |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/277460/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Praetorians\Savegame |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/277460/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | 1024x768 is maximum by default; see Widescreen resolution. Hor+ | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
4K Ultra HD | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
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. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | framerate is capped at about 64 fps | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Widescreen resolution
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | Scroll speed only. | |
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 | Master, music, effects, ambient, voice, interface. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
German | Retail only; download for digital releases. | |||
Spanish | Retail only; download for digital releases. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | ||||
LAN play | 8 | |||
Online play | The official GameSpy service has been shut down. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 7 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98, ME | 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 500 MHz | Intel Pentium III 800 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 500 MB | 256 MB |
Video card (GPU) | 16 MB of VRAM DirectX 8 compatible | Nvidia GeForce 2 32 MB of VRAM 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 (277460) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Praetorians | WSGF - last accessed on [unknown]