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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Sword_of_the_Stars_Box.jpg | |cover = Sword_of_the_Stars_Box.jpg | ||
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|22 August 2006}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|22 August 2006}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | ||
| + | {{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 | Sword of the Stars }} | ||
|steam appid = 42890 | |steam appid = 42890 | ||
|steam appid side = 25860, 25920 | |steam appid side = 25860, 25920 | ||
| − | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1450279740 |
|strategywiki = Sword of the Stars | |strategywiki = Sword of the Stars | ||
| + | |mobygames = sword-of-the-stars | ||
|wikipedia = Sword of the Stars | |wikipedia = Sword of the Stars | ||
|winehq = 3919 | |winehq = 3919 | ||
| + | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{mm}} [http://www.kerberos-productions.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=23 Developer's forum] | {{mm}} [http://www.kerberos-productions.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=23 Developer's forum] | ||
| − | {{GOG.com links| | + | {{GOG.com links|1450279740|sword_of_the_stars_complete_collection}} |
| − | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/42890/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] (Complete Collection) |
| − | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/25860/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | {{DRM|SecuROM|7}} | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| GOG | sword_of_the_stars_complete_collection | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B003P2VTBO | unknown | | | Windows }} |
| + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | sword_of_the_stars_complete_collection | DRM-free | Complete Collection - includes all expansion packs | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| GMG | sword-of-the-stars-complete-collection | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 42890 | Steam | Complete Collection - includes all expansion packs | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 42890 | Steam | Complete Collection - includes all expansion packs | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|game}}|{{P|game}}\Profiles}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|game}}\SavedGames}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[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 | ||
| − | |gog galaxy | + | |discord = |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |origin | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = false |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | | | + | |origin = |
| − | | | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
| + | |ubisoft connect = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Sword of the Stars video settings.png|General settings.}} | {{Image|Sword of the Stars video settings.png|General settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
| − | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = false |
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = false |
| − | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Stretched 1920 resolution.{{cn}} |
|4k ultra hd = unknown | |4k ultra hd = unknown | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
| − | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = true |
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
| − | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = true |
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
| + | |hdr = false | ||
| + | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Image|Sword of the Stars Keybindings.png|Keybindings.}} |
| + | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
| − | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
| − | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
| − | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = false |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
| + | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
| + | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = unknown | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
| − | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
| − | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
| − | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = unknown |
| − | |button prompts notes | + | |xbox prompts notes = |
| + | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
| + | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
| + | |light bar support = unknown | ||
| + | |light bar support notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
| + | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
| + | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
| + | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
| + | |other controllers = unknown | ||
| + | |other controllers notes = | ||
| + | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |other button prompts notes= | ||
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = unknown | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |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== |
| − | {{Audio settings | + | {{Image|Sword of the Stars Audio Settings.png|Audio settings.}} |
| + | {{Audio | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
| − | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Master, Sound Effects, Speech, GUI, Music |
| − | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = false |
| − | |surround sound notes = | + | |surround sound notes = Mono and Stereo only. |
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
|subtitles notes = Some announcements are audio-only. | |subtitles notes = Some announcements are audio-only. | ||
| − | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
|mute on focus lost = true | |mute on focus lost = true | ||
|mute on focus lost notes = Will still give important alerts (e.g. during multiplayer, on new turn or last player to act). | |mute on focus lost notes = Will still give important alerts (e.g. during multiplayer, on new turn or last player to act). | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{L10n|content= | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = English | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = false | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
| − | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = 8 | |online play players = 8 | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
| − | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Connections | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
| − | |matchmaking = | + | |matchmaking = unknown |
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
|p2p = unknown | |p2p = unknown | ||
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
| − | |dedicated = | + | |dedicated = true |
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
| − | |self-hosting = | + | |self-hosting = true |
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
|direct ip = true | |direct ip = true | ||
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|upnp = | |upnp = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| + | ==Long loading times for battles== | ||
| + | {{ii}} The game is very slow to load battles on modern hardware. Forcing the game to use one core can improve loading times, at the expense of turn resolution. | ||
| + | # Open the "sots.ini" file with notepad, in your root SOTS folder. | ||
| + | # Add "[CPU]ForceSingleCore=1" as an entry and save. Be sure it has a format similar to default entries. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Memory Capacity== | ||
| + | {{ii}} Being a 32-bit program, SOTS by default uses 2gb of memory. You can expand the amount of memory it can use by enabling the 4gb flag. | ||
| + | #Go to "https://www.techpowerup.com/forums/threads/large-address-aware.112556/", and download "Large Address Aware". | ||
| + | #Extract the archive, and use the program to alter the SOTS executable to be LAA. | ||
==Issues unresolved== | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
===Invalid CD Key=== | ===Invalid CD Key=== | ||
| − | {{ii}} Steam version has recently provided nonfunctioning CD-keys. | + | {{ii}} The Steam version has recently provided nonfunctioning CD-keys, or has them missing. |
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/42890/discussions/0/1318836262671042201/|title=Invalid CD key workaround|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Open <code>42890_install.vdf</code> | # Open <code>42890_install.vdf</code> | ||
# In the "CDKey" option, change <code>%CDKEY%</code> to the valid CD key. | # In the "CDKey" option, change <code>%CDKEY%</code> to the valid CD key. | ||
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
{{ii}} Requires access to a prior known CD-key. You should find it in <code>{{p|hkcu}}/Software/Valve/TestApp42890</code> from previous use. | {{ii}} Requires access to a prior known CD-key. You should find it in <code>{{p|hkcu}}/Software/Valve/TestApp42890</code> from previous use. | ||
| + | {{ii}} A valid CD key may exist in a different Swords of the Stars entry in the game list (e.g. "Sword of the Stars Complete Collection" rather than "Sword of the Stars"). | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 9 |
|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 | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
| − | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
| + | |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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|input = | |input = | ||
|input notes = | |input notes = | ||
| − | |cutscenes = | + | |cutscenes = Bink Video |
|cutscenes notes = | |cutscenes notes = | ||
|multiplayer = GameSpy | |multiplayer = GameSpy | ||
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|minOS = 2000, XP, Vista | |minOS = 2000, XP, Vista | ||
|minCPU = Intel Pentium 1.5 GHz | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 1.5 GHz | ||
| − | |minRAM = 1 GB | + | |minRAM = 1 GB<br />2 GB (Vista) |
|minHD = 3 GB | |minHD = 3 GB | ||
|minGPU = | |minGPU = | ||
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{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
| + | {{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} | ||
Latest revision as of 16:28, 10 May 2023
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Kerberos Productions | |
| Publishers | |
| Paradox Interactive | |
| Lighthouse Interactive | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | August 22, 2006 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Series | Sword of the Stars |
 |
|
| Sword of the Stars | |
|---|---|
| Sword of the Stars | 2006 |
| Sword of the Stars II: Lords of Winter | 2012 |
| Sword of the Stars: The Pit | 2013 |
| Sword of the Stars: Ground Pounders | 2014 |
| The Pit: Infinity | 2019 |
Warnings
General information
- Developer's forum
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions (Complete Collection)
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
SecuROM 7 DRM | |
|
| Amazon.com | |
|
||
| GOG.com | |
Complete Collection - includes all expansion packs | |
|
| Green Man Gaming | |
|
||
| Steam | |
Complete Collection - includes all expansion packs | |
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Born of Blood | |
|
| A Murder of Crows | |
|
| Argos Naval Yard | |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>[Note 1] <path-to-game>\Profiles[Note 1] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/42890/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\SavedGames[Note 1] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/42890/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Steam Cloud |
Video
General settings.
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | Stretched 1920 resolution.[citation needed] | ||
| 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) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Input
Keybindings.
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
| Controller types |
|---|
Audio
Audio settings.
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Master, Sound Effects, Speech, GUI, Music | |
| Surround sound | Mono and Stereo only. | |
| Subtitles | Some announcements are audio-only. | |
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | Will still give important alerts (e.g. during multiplayer, on new turn or last player to act). | |
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | 8 | |||
| Online play | 8 | GameSpy services have been shut down;[1] see GameSpy for workarounds. | ||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Long loading times for battles
- The game is very slow to load battles on modern hardware. Forcing the game to use one core can improve loading times, at the expense of turn resolution.
- Open the "sots.ini" file with notepad, in your root SOTS folder.
- Add "[CPU]ForceSingleCore=1" as an entry and save. Be sure it has a format similar to default entries.
Memory Capacity
- Being a 32-bit program, SOTS by default uses 2gb of memory. You can expand the amount of memory it can use by enabling the 4gb flag.
- Go to "https://www.techpowerup.com/forums/threads/large-address-aware.112556/", and download "Large Address Aware".
- Extract the archive, and use the program to alter the SOTS executable to be LAA.
Issues unresolved
Invalid CD Key
- The Steam version has recently provided nonfunctioning CD-keys, or has them missing.
| Instructions[2] |
|---|
Notes
|
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
| Multiplayer | GameSpy |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 2000, XP, Vista | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 1.5 GHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 1 GB 2 GB (Vista) |
|
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9 compatible |
|
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 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). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 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 (42890) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Pricing | GameSpy Technology
- ↑ Invalid CD key workaround - last accessed on May 2023